Staff Reports
Kamala Harris has taken a bold stand, proclaiming she would never dictate what car Americans should drive. However, in true political fashion, her administration seems hell-bent on doing exactly that, albeit under the guise of eco-friendliness and reducing carbon footprints. This contradiction brings new meaning to the term “government overreach.”
The administration, while posturing about personal freedoms, has been pushing a series of regulations that essentially imply certain cars are better than others. It’s almost as if they think they can usher in a new era of “Mother Earth” by shaming folks into trading in their reliable gas-guzzlers for the latest electric wonders that somehow seem to be perpetually in short supply, unless, of course, you’re a trusting government official at the local green initiative event.
Let's be clear about this:
Kamala Harris is lying when she claims she won't "tell you what kind of car you have to drive."
1) She co-sponsored a bill in 2019 to ban new gas vehicles by 2040.
2) Just last month the Biden-Harris White House promised to VETO our bill overturning… pic.twitter.com/WjdLkFZ5hg
— Steve Scalise (@SteveScalise) October 5, 2024
Unsurprisingly, the electric vehicle (EV) push comes with its fair share of hiccups. Supply chain issues are proving that while the government may have big dreams for EVs, reality has other plans. People are left roaming the streets, desperately searching for the latest charging station like it’s a hidden oasis in a post-apocalyptic world. Meanwhile, those with more traditional automobiles grin in their rear-view mirrors, realizing they may make it to the grocery store without a two-hour detour.
While Harris touts her administration’s commitment to combating climate change, the mantras of “free choice” and “personal freedom” take a back seat. The irony of an administration that preaches independence yet seeks to control what people drive is palpable. This is akin to suggesting the government might later mandate what kind of ice cream you can buy during the summer heatwave — because, you know, “health.”
It’s as if Harris believes that by making it harder to own a gas-powered vehicle, people will happily dive headlong into the unknown world of electric mobility. The charm of nostalgia seems to be lost on them as good old American ingenuity gets shoved into the trunk in favor of green bureaucratic ideals. It remains to be seen how Americans will respond when they realize the administration’s push for a greener future includes steering their drives.
