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MineralMan

(151,370 posts)
Wed Aug 22, 2018, 03:02 PM Aug 2018

Broken: Donald Trump Promises Cheap USA-Made Car Soon [View all]

In a little-noticed comment during a rally yesterday in West Virginia, the President promised that soon there would be a very affordable new automobile available to American workers. Coal-powered, it will cost just under $2000 and financing will be available through a federal loan program.

The President said, "I know what you folks need - an affordable car that burns coal as fuel. That would give everyone a chance to drive a new car, made right here in the good old US of A. It's a car for ordinary working folks like you, and it will depend on a growing supply of coal mined right here in West Virginia. So, we're going to call it the...wait for it: WV FolksWagon. I just thought that up right now! Isn't that tremendous?"

Note to those who struggle with humor: This story is not true. I made it up. It's satire. OK, you can laugh now...

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maybe he could distribute armbands to his supporters. unblock Aug 2018 #1
Alerting! NightWatcher Aug 2018 #2
I like your additional idea for this. Brilliant! MineralMan Aug 2018 #5
No more ridiculous than the proposal exboyfil Aug 2018 #3
Here you go.... Sancho Aug 2018 #4
Maybe a Lada dalton99a Aug 2018 #6
Here's an early test model of the coal-burning car: MineralMan Aug 2018 #7
I don't know anymore, satire has become reality with this guy and his gaggle of dunderhead momo's. Afromania Aug 2018 #8
With doors? Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #9
Doors are a popular option. The basic WV Folkswagon MineralMan Aug 2018 #13
Cohen had it on his phone. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #15
Aha! Damned Leakers! No Collusion! MineralMan Aug 2018 #19
The emissions testing on this could be hilarious. Totally Tunsie Aug 2018 #10
Laugh all you want, but.... mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2018 #11
Why would corporate execs waste engineering money on something like this? JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2018 #17
Realistically, they exist but not for $2000, at least not new Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #12
Use electric power instead Bernardo de La Paz Aug 2018 #14
LOL! I like that one! MineralMan Aug 2018 #16
Wasn't that the Pinto? Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #18
It still sounds about right. marble falls Aug 2018 #20
How long will it take such a car to "gestate"? Jersey Devil Aug 2018 #21
GM Once Built These Fascinating Coal-Powered Turbine Cars mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2018 #22
I do remember reading about that. MineralMan Aug 2018 #23
Ahh, steam powered cars fueled by beautiful clean coal JDC Aug 2018 #24
Insert picture of Hitler admiring new concept VW People's Car. keithbvadu2 Aug 2018 #25
He should fund it through a "strength through joy" loan program. NutmegYankee Aug 2018 #26
Oh let me guess its name vlyons Aug 2018 #27
When I saw your headline I immediately thought--Is this like Trumps Junk health Insurance riversedge Aug 2018 #28
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