FUH2

[Viking12]

Welcome to FUH2.com, home of the official Hummer H2 salute. So...why all the fuss? Well, it breaks down like this:

The H2 is the ultimate poseur vehicle. It has the chassis of a Chevy Tahoe and a body that looks like the original Hummer; i.e. it's a Chevy Tahoe in disguise.


The H2 is a gas guzzler. Because it has a gross vehicle weight rating over 8500 lbs, the US government does not require it to meet federal fuel efficiency regulations. Hummer isn't even required to publish its fuel economy (owners indicate that they get around 10 mpg for normal use). So while our brothers and sisters are off in the Middle East risking their lives to secure America's fossil fuel future, H2 drivers are pissing away our "spoils of victory" during each trip to the grocery store.


The H2 is a polluter. Based on G.M.'s optimistic claim that it gets13 mpg, an H2 will produce 3.4 metric tons of carbon emissions in a typical year, nearly double that of G.M.'s Chevrolet Malibu sedan.


The H2 is a death machine. You'd better hope that you don't collide with an H2 in your economy car. You can kiss your ass goodbye thanks to the H2's massive weight and raised bumpers. Too bad you couldn't afford an urban assault vehicle of your own. Or could you...?


The H2 is a tax loophole. Under Bush's new tax plan, business owners can deduct the entire cost of their $55,000 H2. If you are in the highest tax bracket, that's a tax savings of nearly $20,000! The government rewards you more savings for buying an H2 than you'd get for buying an electric car.
So, if you see it our way, tell a Hummer owner what you think and show 'em the bird. If you do, send us a picture--we'd love to post it on our site.


--Your friends at FUH2.com


http://www.fuh2.com/index.php

[phantom power]

1. What did you think of Jared Diamond's book?

I've only read a couple reviews, which were mixed.

[Viking12]

3. I haven't had the opportunity to read it yet

It is on my summer reading list. I ran across the quote and it so accurately described "the times" in so few words, I had to adopt it for my sig.

[Redneck Socialist]

4. I'm reading it now

It's excellent, well worth the read.

[phantom power]

2. some of the fan-mail is great.

"I think out there there are a shitload of Tahoe chassis wondering which one will be picked next to wear the automotive world's equivalent of the leisure suit. My heart goes out to them."