(06-22-2009 02:25 PM)RobertN Wrote: I disagree that it is best for long trips.
Then you don't understand the physics involved. It won't save much time if it's short trips. It will however, remain costly. Simply look at the Acela.
Quote: It is best for going from big city to big city(which is why it would be inconvenient in Dixie.
More putdowns. Have you ever considered thinking about an issue in lieu of trying to insult other people?
You also might want to check the population of Atlanta, Charlotte and Nashville, and their growth rates, before you continue throwing out more insults.
Quote:As for LA, how about a line from LA to SD
Because that would be utterly stupid.
Quote: and/or LA to SF?
Possibly. I'll bet the market is already primed for it.
Quote: THey are talking about LA to LV.
"They" are democrats, and there's no proof this will not just be another money pit.
Quote:Do you not think that would not cut down on traffic(air and road)?
I'm not concerned about air traffic. I'm also not concerned about traffic in the desert SW. Ever driven out there?
Quote:How about Chicago to Cleveland and/or Detroit and/or St Louis and/or Minneapolis?
They have planes. They're faster than trains.
Quote:NY to Washington DC and/or Baltimore.
Uh, they already have it. You'd do better to actually know about a subject before commenting on it.