Recent content by PaulLev

He still has more in common with most Americans than Republicans who do their best to see that oil companies make record profits. Any one who rides the rails, including Acela, is building the way to a better transportation system in this country.

Meanwhile, I assume everyone heard Biden mention his position vs. McCain about Amtrak last night?

But that doesn't mean that the VP is irrelevant on an issue like Amtrak. In fact, a VP taking Amtrak and train travel in America under his (or her) wing could be the best way a resurgence of train travel could helped by the gov - a little under the radar, but with a powerful enough base of support.

Not undo - build upon and integrate.

Your historical analysis is completely right - but that doesn't mean it still applies now, or will dictate our future. I love my automobiles - I'm currently driving a Prius - but that doesn't mean I don't also love trains. I'd certainly rather take the train from NY to Washington or even...

I'll be sipping chablis tonight - as I applaud Michelle Obama's speech at the convention... ;) And, come to think of it, one of the best glasses of wine I ever had was looking out the window, as Lake Shore Limited rolled up the Hudson, lit up by the sunset...

I agree that Democrats and Republicans have by and large been equal opportunity mis-treaters of train travel and Amtrak - but I think Biden looks like a bright exception.

Exactly! :)

:) A second thing we agree upon! (Even though we disagree politically.)

Good for you - I'm pleased to make your acquaintance, and am glad that they are people like you in this world.

Yes, McCain is anti-Amtrak, and Obama pro - details are here.

Absurd? I suppose so ... in the same way that the British admiralty thought it absurd (back in the 1830s) that steam power could ever have much use in warfare, or "experts" thought air flight would have no big use in war almost a century later...

:) I'll skip the fancy color of the font, and just reply to your points here in plain text: 1. My point is that driving a car is in no way unusual for a Senator, but taking Amtrak every day is - and therefore shows an appreciation and support of train travel. 2. You wrote in your original...

You're wrong on several points, Sky: 1. Biden does more than give Amtrak "verbal support" - he rides it every day! And his son is on its Board. 2. Who said anything about not looking at the candidates' other qualifications? 3. Who said anything about not, as a member of the public...

Excellent point!