Hummer has guv [Jesse Ventura] dazed, amused

St. Paul Pioneer Press ^ | 1/1/03 | Jim Ragsdale

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I see those occassionally out here in LA by the beach!

[Paleo Conservative]

Ventura purchased the H2, which is the smaller of two Hummer models offered to the public. Priced in the mid-$50s, the H2 is competitive with high-end sport-utility vehicles like the Navigator, Allen said. Ventura said if he had sought a second term and had been elected, Minnesotans would know the Hummer intimately.

"If I'd ran again, this would be the state vehicle," he said.

Assuming he could have gotten reelected. Of course you know what happens when you assume.

[MarkL]

It's a GM Suburban chassis. The H2 has hardly anything of import in common with the real Hummer

No kidding! I really love the "real" Hummer, if for no other reason than the "cool stuff" factor!

Inboard disk brakes, 4 wheel independant suspension, built in compressor for inflating/deflating the run-flat tires on-the-fly as needed for extra traction, reduction gear in the hubs, all sorts of 4WD modes, how (with a snorkle kit) you can completely submerge the thing, and keep on driving (although you will get wet... Not sure you'd want a nice interior if you'll be doing that lol!). Just all sorts of really cool stuff! Plus it's even bigger, heavier, and wider than the H2. And it's got a diesel! I wonder if you can buy the intake and fuel kit that the military uses, allowing you to use just about anything that can burn as fuel... Diesel, kerosene, jet fuel?

Yup, I really want one, but seeing as how they sell for double what I paid for my house, I doubt I'll ever see one anywhere but on a dealer's lot :-(

Mark

[11th Earl of Mar]

it is all about him having a good time. At 50+ he has to "show off his car? while playing Led Z. ? GOOD RIDDANCE

I thought the same thing. And a sitting governor playing the air guitar to Led Zeplin? What a moron.

[bandleader]

I'm on my second Yukon(2002)and I truly LOVE it but I've seen the H2 and it intrigues me.

[LiveFreeOrDie2001]

Hummer, Dazed, Huh-Huh-Huh :)~

[Spunky]

2003 model Hummer

I just saw one of those over at the body shop where I got my car repaired. It was brand new and someone had taken a Key and scratched it up good.

[motzman]

They're all over the place here in northern NJ. All kinds of idiots with more dollars than sense driving them.

Funny, I've never seen one that was dirty, or had a little "mud on the flaps".



A pointless vehicle for the vapid.

[Northern Yankee]

Great quote by Sam Adams.

So Jesse's got a Hummer.

How about a new slogan to WWJD?

What Would Jesse Drive? (With apologies to our Christian bretheren in arms.)