[Einigkeit_Recht_Freiheit]

At a reduced level and at a lower standard of living

Standard of living is an interesting term. Realistically Germans just drive more efficient cars and sometimes take public transport. People live just about the same.

The biggest drag on the economy is the inflexible job market which has nothing to do with energy prices.

Efficiency often pays for itself.

In terms of "standard of living" - sometimes having more free time to spend with family rather than taking care of huge houses and vehicles actually makes you happier.

[from occupied ga]

v

No doubt, but shouldn't people be able to decide that for themselves rather than have it imposed from without?

Realistically Germans just drive more efficient cars and sometimes take public transport

??? This is more efficient than this?

It is certainly more expensive.

[an amused spectator]

E_R_F ain't telling you that Germany is not a commuter country, unlike the United States, from occupied ga.

Commuting long distances in the US is considered quite normal, which is why we need cheap gas.

Otherwise, we'll be forced to move into the Blue Borg Cubes that we call U.S. cities, where we can more easily be controlled by corrupt Democrat pols and their strong-arm thugs.

[Protect the Bill of Rights]

Public transportation in Atlanta?
LOL! Funny.