House overwhelmingly passes Amtrak funding bill with veto-proof majority!!

[kerewin21 2]

It's socialism on parade. Rail transportation is popular in places dominated by socialists.

I figured that much.

it's like they read from a script!

Hooray for socialists!

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

McCain would shut down Amtrak.

Sen. McCain doesn't have too much to say when it comes to national transit objectives (we suppose it's a case of 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'). But if there's one thing that we do know, it's that McCain hates Amtrak - at least in its current state. The Arizona Senator has been attempting for years to dissolve Amtrak and create small, privately owned rail companies. In fact, McCain has sworn that if elected, the shuttering of Amtrak would be a "a non-negotiable issue."

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Obama would not shut down Amtrak He is a big supporter!

Sen. Obama has been hailed as the candidate with the most forward positions on mass transportation. Of course, this really shouldn't come as any surprise, as the Illinois lawmaker has been interested in the topic for years - he petitioned for more efficient transit through low-income areas of Chicago in 2003, and mentioned in May of this year that he's had interest in copying the efficiency of the Northeast Corridor system in the Midwest: "One of the things I have been talking bout for awhile is high speed rail connecting all of these Midwest cities -- Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, St. Louis." Speaking of Amtrak, Obama is a big supporter. He was a backer of the Lautenberg-Lott Amtrak bill in 2007, which would provide about $11.6 billion to Amtrak over the next six years.

[Aubrey 10]

It's socialism on parade. Rail transportation is popular in places dominated by socialists.

I figured that much.

it's like they read from a script!

Hooray for socialists!

Yeah, just think if we were a socialist country... we might actually cover all of our citizens with health insurance! *gasp* (1/2 of all personal bankruptcies are from medical bills, after all)

Some things do need government support in order to move the public in the right direction.

[maya62 7]

This is great news! And another reason to not even consider Sen McSame.

"Milfs" ... had to look that one up, and may I say, I am SHOCKED. Just SHOCKED.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

maya62, well said!

McCain would shut down Amtrak.

Sen. McCain doesn't have too much to say when it comes to national transit objectives (we suppose it's a case of 'if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all'). But if there's one thing that we do know, it's that McCain hates Amtrak - at least in its current state. The Arizona Senator has been attempting for years to dissolve Amtrak and create small, privately owned rail companies. In fact, McCain has sworn that if elected, the shuttering of Amtrak would be a "a non-negotiable issue."

Obama would not shut down Amtrak He is a big supporter!

Sen. Obama has been hailed as the candidate with the most forward positions on mass transportation. Of course, this really shouldn't come as any surprise, as the Illinois lawmaker has been interested in the topic for years - he petitioned for more efficient transit through low-income areas of Chicago in 2003, and mentioned in May of this year that he's had interest in copying the efficiency of the Northeast Corridor system in the Midwest: "One of the things I have been talking bout for awhile is high speed rail connecting all of these Midwest cities -- Indianapolis, Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, St. Louis." Speaking of Amtrak, Obama is a big supporter. He was a backer of the Lautenberg-Lott Amtrak bill in 2007, which would provide about $11.6 billion to Amtrak over the next six years.

[Dr. Obvious 49]

Now, build me a high speed train from here to Chicago.

[almaty 19]

Socialists!

Thank God! or, is that Marx and Engels

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Now, build me a high speed train from here to Chicago.

Not quite to Chicago... but thought you might be interested, if you didn't already know:

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti.../NEWS/806120507

Edited June 13, 2008 by VJ Troll

[PlatyPius 5]

Now, build me a high speed train from here to Chicago.

Not quite to Chicago... but thought you might be interested, if you didn't already know:

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti.../NEWS/806120507

I wish they'd start up the Terre Haute to Indy rail line again (closed in the 1950s). I could ride the train to Indy with my bike then ride from the station to work. Since I work odd hours, I'd have to adjust my schedule or drive on certain days, but any cost savings is better than none. Plus, I'm just tired of driving.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Now, build me a high speed train from here to Chicago.

Not quite to Chicago... but thought you might be interested, if you didn't already know:

http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/arti.../NEWS/806120507

I wish they'd start up the Terre Haute to Indy rail line again (closed in the 1950s). I could ride the train to Indy with my bike then ride from the station to work. Since I work odd hours, I'd have to adjust my schedule or drive on certain days, but any cost savings is better than none. Plus, I'm just tired of driving.

I hear ya. I am sick of driving too.

There is a long-term project underway to build a train station 1/2 mile from where I live. If energy costs don't come down substantially, I really hope they speed up the plan. A train station that close might be enough to get me to find a new job along the train lines.

[Niels Bohr 72]

Why would Bush want to veto something that would help commuters? Doesn't care for the people because he's leaving office, and it wouldn't benefit him if people stop consuming gas.

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

Why would Bush want to veto something that would help commuters?

Why does McCain want to eliminate Amtrak?

Many questions, no good answers.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

If something is soooooo good why does it need government funding?

[w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r 123]

If something is soooooo good why does it need government funding?

Do you hold the interstate highway system to the same standard?

Because they get a whole lot of government subsidies. And it's a very good system, too.

Mass Transit works incredibly well in densely populated areas. See the success of Amtrak's Northeast Corridor line if you doubt that.