“Vespas are funny” writes Wonkette
I am not sure what wonkette was trying to get at when she
wrote that Vespas are funny? Is it funny that I save on gas? Is it funny
that my commute is shorter? Is it funny that my quality of life is greatly
improved? Is it funny that owning a Vespa in a major metropolitan area means
mobility unsurpassed by any other means?
I guess she was trying to get a shot in on Harold Ickes, who is a Democratic
political gun for hire who rides a Vespa & had an accident. But then, she must not realize that
Vespas are independents and cannot be tied to any one political ideology. I
know plenty of Republicans that drive Vespas. I guess she missed my blog entry on Republican
lobbyist Erick Gustafson who rides
a Vespa around DC. I bet Erick Gustafson gets twice the lobbying in a day than
any other lobbyist.
And this isn't a rant on saving gas or the environment either.
Is it great that a Vespa gets 60-80MPG? Yes! Do I care that it is saving the
environment? NO! I am a utilitarian. I want the most efficient way to get from
point A to point B. To be efficient it has to be cheap, fast & easy. The Vespa
covers all of those bases in an urban environment AND it is stylish to boot.
In fact, I challenge anyone to a race. My Vespa versus their
car or train or bus. In short & medium distances in urban environments my
Vespa will beat you hands down. Won't that be funny?
Yeah it would :)
