[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-06 Thread Me
I sent it to a friend... he owns an SUV. He wasn't overly happy. I then explained that thoughtless use of a vehicle is the point, not ALL autos [or SUV's], and their drivers. He felt better, and agreed it was interesting and compelling. I shouldn't have sent it to him. I guess. On Apr 5,

[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-06 Thread stevep33
It's funny how people think those who cycle for transport are either superhuman or crazy, as if you can't actually get somewhere that you need to go on a bicycle. Car-free isn't for me, but I really enjoy car-lite. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW

[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-06 Thread Patrick in VT
On Apr 4, 11:16 pm, Brad Gantt brdg...@gmail.com wrote: if you haven't seen it, the story of stuff is a neat little animated video that digs a little deeper into Mr. Wright's thoughts on groupthink, not understanding the implications of our actions, consumerism, etc. http://www.storyofstuff.com/

[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-05 Thread manueljohnacosta
Awesome video. I've shown this to a handful of people and they said they could related. On Apr 5, 3:15 am, EricP ericpl...@aol.com wrote: Well, the video does make one think.  And it does make me question some fundamental values I hold dear (which is very good). Eric Platt St. Paul, MN On

[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-04 Thread Mike
Thanks for posting that. I enjoyed it. I've never owned a car either. I mentioned to a friend of my wife's parents that I never owned a car, never had a license and he responded by saying Are you even American? I took that as a compliment. --mike -- You received this message because you are

[RBW] Re: New Grant Post / Tim Wright

2010-04-04 Thread Michael_S
That is a very inspirational video. I'm glad there are people out there who help us focus on the right way to live. Of course I am of like mind but it helps reinforce the lifestyle nontheless. Perhaps all of our's goal for tomorrow should be to inspire someone else in this same way. ~Mike~ On