re: How come America is so frickin' car dependent and duped by Elon Musk?

i think you write like this is a clickbait topic.

grow up.

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Hey, y'all! I was wondering if we could chat about something pretty remarkable. You know how America seems to be less enthusiastic about train services like Amtrak compared to countries like Germany, China and Japan? I mean, they have those cool bullet trains, and California can't even seem to get their train project off the ground! So, why is America so darn car-dependent? But here's the thing, let's zoom in on NOLA and the bayou. Don't you think they could really use some better train services? I mean, picture this: cruising through the heart of the bayou on a train, immersing yourself in that unique Southern charm. It would be pretty amazing connecting NOLA to Houston, right? Now, let's get down to the nitty-gritty and explore why NOLA and the bayou need improved train services in three paragraphs. Stay with me! First off, America has always had a love affair with cars. It's like they're part of our DNA or something. After World War II, we embraced the whole suburban lifestyle and car culture like nobody's business. Highways and personal vehicles became symbols of freedom and convenience. So, while countries like Germany and Japan were busy investing in sleek bullet trains, we were cruising down Route 66. Amtrak and train services took a backseat to our car obsession, plain and simple. But hold up! Let's not forget the geography and population density of NOLA and the bayou. Germany and Japan have these compact, densely populated urban areas, making it easier to justify high-speed rail. NOLA and the bayou, on the other hand, are spread out and not as urbanized. The long distances and lower population density make it harder to justify big investments in train infrastructure. However, that doesn't mean we don't need better train options! So, here's the bottom line: NOLA and the bayou could seriously benefit from improved train services. Have you ever gotten stuck in NOLA traffic? It's a nightmare! A good train system could help alleviate that congestion and offer an alternative for locals and visitors alike. And let's not forget about the bayou's natural beauty and unique culture. Imagine hopping on a train and leisurely exploring those breathtaking landscapes while supporting the local economy. It's a win-win situation, my friends! What do y'all think?

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No, I am not sitting in a confined space with a bunch of thugs and thugettes.

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You know how America seems to be less enthusiastic about train services like Amtrak compared to countries like Germany, China and Japan

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You could fit the entire train length in these countries combined into Texas. The reason countries in Europe can do things like train and walking cities is because they’re homogenous countries thousands of years old in a space a fraction of the size of America.

America is less than 400 years old with a wildly diverse population and a completely unique and new system of government. Those countries also don’t have to spend a ton on defense and rebuilt massive sections of their transportation infrastructure after 1950.

America is also founded on the freedom of the individual. Cars allow to go wherever you want whenever you want. Trains force you to go where they want you to when they want you to if they allow it.

But sure. Hurrdurr Americans drive cars ahyuuck

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picture this: cruising through the heart of the bayou on a train

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Would LCMC/Charity have their own trauma car on the train just in case?

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How come America is so frickin' car dependent

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Viewing the last 100+ years history and development/settlement of the US gives a clue.

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It would be pretty amazing connecting NOLA to Houston, right?

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what would be amazing about that?

I think every American City should be like Chicago when it comes to Trains. Was able to go around the entire city on the L train.

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I think every American City should be like Chicago when it comes to Trains. Was able to go around the entire city on the L train.

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That would be great. But the city has to be walkable once you get off the train. DC, NY, Chicago are great, walkable cities. Houston, for example, is not.

1 its a big country
2 trains are slow and limited by region

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*So, while countries like Germany and Japan"

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( both can fit in Texas FYI )

thanks for playing must be nice being 19.

Sorry, but us selfish Americans like our freedom, thank you very much.