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zbdent Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-06-08 07:30 AM
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Uh-oh, ultra-liberal rag Washington Times, in 1990, supported George H.W. Bush's public
announcements on energy conservation ... which included keeping your tires properly inflated.

Caught from another site, not Moonie's loony 'toon ...

http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalpunch/2008/08/politifact-find.html

"The Washington Times, September 14, 1990...The Bush administration yesterday launched an advertising blitz telling Americans they could fight oil shortages and high gas prices by conserving, while advising Congress there is no sign of price gouging by the oil industry and that gas prices are 'not unreasonable.' The slogan for the yearlong campaign, 'Do Your Part, Drive Smart,' tells consumers they can save more than 7 million gallons of gasoline a day if they keep their tires properly inflated, drive slower and join car pools.

Said Energy Secretary James D. Watkins: "The president has called upon Americans to do their part 'to conserve. Our intention is to give people simple steps they can take immediately and have direct impact on fuel savings."
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seafan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Aug-06-08 09:09 AM
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1. Oh, this is rich. You ought to post this in GD.
A suggestion for the title:

1990: GHW Bush's "Do Your Part, Drive Smart" touts properly inflated tires; carpools; slower driving



Great catch, zbdent.

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