Remember those fancy little three-wheeled electric vehicles that both Republicans and Democrats want to have built in Kentucky? Now Governor Steve Beshear is chiming in and said yesterday that he wants talk to the manufacturer of the Zap! autos about producing the vehicles in Kentucky.
The governor is now considering, it would seem, the possibility of signing an executive order to allow three-wheeled, battery-powered vehicles on Kentucky roads.
Here’s what Beshear had to say, according to the C-J’s Stephenie Steitzer:
“Our economic development folks are in the process of contacting the ZAP people to begin talking about what the possibilities are for them to produce their cars here and to develop some business here, and we are open to doing whatever is necessary to bring that about.”
Finally, something we can all agree on. That these itty bitty cars should be made in Kentucky so we can have all kinds of environment-loving fun on surface streets all over Louisville.
And in other news, you should be highly envious of the solar-powered cap (for the built-in fan) we got from Zap! Don’t worry– we wouldn’t be caught dead wearing it. But that doesn’t mean we won’t be standing outside in the sun every five minutes just to see if it works. It was made in China so it probably doesn’t work and will poison us with the lead fumes of death. Special thanks to our unlikely Republican legislator friend who made it happen.
12 responses so far ↓
1 Taylor // Jul 18, 2008 at 12:08 pm
Chances are better that the hat has a video camera or homing beacon in it. Check this out: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=soccer&id=3017399
2 Taylor // Jul 18, 2008 at 1:15 pm
that is one sweet piece of headgear
3 BimBeau // Jul 18, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Jake,
Have you checked to see whether or not the heads & faces at Zap have changed?
If not has anyone in the Hopkins County Mafia bother to look at the cast of characters (without character, I might add) that run Zap in sunny southern California?
4 Jim Anderson Stivers // Jul 19, 2008 at 4:33 pm
If Beshear does , by executive order, allow these CHINESE COOLIES on the public roads, then it will be delayed by those that feel it is wrong for a Governor to suggest such a solution without regard to public safety.
These are unsafe vehicles for public use. Maybe at a Golf Course, or very large parking lot for shuttle, but not as a mean of travel on public roads, don’t think so.
This is just a dim bulb that has suggest this idea as it appears those proposing know more about getting GOOD PRESS, than solving a problem. Beshear if he falls for it . . . will only further discredit his leadership as Chief Executive of our government.
ZAP cars, and the circumstance surrounding the facts about its owners, the manner in which it has been presented, is suspect (very troubling).
This is all about answering the needs of the public during a time of FINANCIAL CRISIS.
And the politicos either hiding behind the tree laughing and snickering as they read their press or they have been locked up for being loony.
Jim Anderson Stivers
Frankfort, KY.
5 jake // Jul 19, 2008 at 4:53 pm
What are you talking about, Stivers?
Elaboration is necessary. Otherwise, we have no idea what you’re talking about or trying to say.
6 Jim Anderson Stivers // Jul 19, 2008 at 7:33 pm
It’s pretty simple Jake. Read again!
7 jake // Jul 19, 2008 at 8:00 pm
I just read it all. It doesn’t make sense.
If you’re trying to make a point, back it up with facts and provide links. Otherwise it reads like a bunch of drivel that I can’t decipher.
Not trying to be mean, but I’d like to have some sort of idea about what you’re going on about.
Put it in bullet points with links or something.
8 Jim Anderson Stivers // Jul 19, 2008 at 10:11 pm
You never miss an opportunity do ya, Jake.
You prob won’t understand that either.
Too bad.
jim a. stivers
9 jake // Jul 19, 2008 at 10:13 pm
Seriously– what the hell are you talking about? Never miss an opportunity?
Elaboration is necessary so everyone reading this post and the comments that go along with it have an understanding of what you’re talking about.
Don’t come here attacking me in one comment and then posting something that doesn’t make any sense in another and not expect me to ask you to clarify.
10 Jim Anderson Stivers // Jul 20, 2008 at 10:47 am
Jake,
Thank your for your civility and your patience.
I will refrain from posting on PAGE ONE in the future.
Jake you need to get some help for your ANGER PROBLEM and your LOW SELF ESTEEM.
Jim Anderson Stivers
Frankfort, KY.
11 jake // Jul 20, 2008 at 10:47 am
HAHAHA! What on earth?
This is absofuckinglutely hilarious!
12 Joe Sonka // Jul 20, 2008 at 10:57 am
This is a dark day in the history of Bluegrass Blogtopia.
We’ve lost one of our best voices, forever.
We’ll never forget you, JAS.
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