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Shocker: Conservative Fox News Guest Tears Up Conservative Lies About Chevy Volt

Clean Technica -- Their conservative guest, Lee Spieckerman, CEO of Spieckerman Media, a self-described “drill, baby, drill guy,” debunks every single right-wing myth about the Volt, noting:
I love Fox news, and I feel like I’m kind of attacking my own family here. I love O’Reilly, I love Neil Cavuto, I love Eric Bolling, but like a lot of my fellow conservative, they seem to have kind of a fetish for demonizing the Volt.
They are perpetuating the myth that the Volt was some kind of Obama administration green energy fantasy that as you say was forced on General Motors during the bailout.
It’d been in development two years before Obama was elected. And it was championed by… Bob Lutz, who is a conservative and a climate change skeptic. So you know it’s a myth.

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Submitted Mar 29, 2012 By: eromitlab

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JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,599 Points:1,760,615 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:37:35 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse cateyes8264: Do you forget GM actually had an EV on the road in the 80s?
bettersight Champion Author Oakland Posts:1,116 Points:255,885 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:37:32 PM Ignore bettersight Report Abuse ok
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taurus915 Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:88 Points:11,220 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:34:26 PM Ignore taurus915 Report Abuse ok
WES03 Champion Author Maryland Posts:4,970 Points:1,289,545 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:33:15 PM Ignore WES03 Report Abuse So if the VOLT is such a deal, why aren't they selling? How many of you out there own one or plan to buy one?
NakedDriver Champion Author Des Moines Posts:16,020 Points:2,487,050 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:32:12 PM Ignore NakedDriver Report Abuse ə excellent! it’s wonderful that someone speaks up for that vehicle. ə
WhiskersTheCat All-Star Author Austin Posts:878 Points:1,345,990 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:29:14 PM Ignore WhiskersTheCat Report Abuse For all of those who think the Volt is great, I suggest you shut-up and buy one. Actually, buy seven of them, as the Volt comes in seven colors and you should have one in each color.
wiwhite87 Champion Author Milwaukee Posts:2,554 Points:674,420 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:28:59 PM Ignore wiwhite87 Report Abuse The idea behind the drivetrain of the volt is absolutely the way I see future vehicles going. Electric driven wheels that have a variable electrical creation unit onboard, specifically with added capacity from external sources for a limited range, should be the drivetrain of our vehicles. Hopefully, the external sources will become sustainable in time. Done correctly, the power source for extended range can be varied based on the preferred fuel of the region.
MahopacJack Champion Author New York Posts:8,075 Points:1,604,210 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:22:29 PM Ignore MahopacJack Report Abuse Interesting but the Volt is simply not what we need. People can do a lot better for a lot less money. It's that simple....
OilBGone Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,199 Points:1,740,160 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:21:38 PM Ignore OilBGone Report Abuse heysailor - There is no hope for FOX News, but there is hope for the Volt.
heysailor Champion Author Pittsburgh Posts:9,712 Points:2,359,170 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:15:43 PM Ignore heysailor Report Abuse The Volt is a gem. Maybe there is hope for FOXNews but it needs to stop being a one way ultra conservative shill
jscdig Champion Author Maine Posts:7,322 Points:762,050 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:14:51 PM Ignore jscdig Report Abuse If anyone has any doubts about the Volt, please look at the Volt Facebook page and other Volt sites. Very interesting testimonials.
pkrbkr Champion Author Wisconsin Posts:8,354 Points:1,740,105 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:13:44 PM Ignore pkrbkr Report Abuse Where do I plug in my Volt after President Obama and his EPA shut down all the power plants?
BeulahME Champion Author Maine Posts:1,113 Points:447,285 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:13:18 PM Ignore BeulahME Report Abuse I like the GOP because they know if you remove all the reinvestment incentives they will just pass on the cost to the consumer. So, I like the GOP, and Obama is wrong again! OH the Volt; I kinda like the car, but it is not for me. [Edited by: BeulahME at 3/29/2012 9:14:00 PM EST]
99church Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,952 Points:387,790 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:11:03 PM Ignore 99church Report Abuse more bad news for the volt ??
ratones1 Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,987 Points:755,255 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:08:06 PM Ignore ratones1 Report Abuse hhhhhhhhhhhhum...
bell05 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,395 Points:1,901,610 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:07:25 PM Ignore bell05 Report Abuse Hey GreenAstro, a little hole in your article. None of the cars listed except for the Volt is supposed to be economy cars! Talking about slanting an articles to fit your needs. Compare it against, say the Ford Fusion!
njerald Champion Author Seattle Posts:7,954 Points:1,648,825 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:06:53 PM Ignore njerald Report Abuse It's just another Liberal nightmare..............
WhiskersTheCat All-Star Author Austin Posts:878 Points:1,345,990 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 6:03:16 PM Ignore WhiskersTheCat Report Abuse If the Volt is so great, then you buy one.
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,835 Points:780,810 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:56:32 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse GOP votes to protect Big Oil tax breaks -- Meanwhile, Big Oil gouges Americans at the pump -- Americans pay Big Oil twice. We pay for their tax breaks -- We pay more than $4 dollars a gallon for gas at the pump. How do you like the GOP now???
spmaudio Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,868 Points:749,870 Joined:Jan 2009	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:56:29 PM Ignore spmaudio Report Abuse Myth debunking in any arena is always commendable and worth reading. We seem to be a people who LOVE to create myths as a way of bashing whatever we don't like - in my estimation because we don't like to admit when we're wrong, and we don't want to put forth the time to research facts that could defend the argument. Glad this article was posted!
RAE344 Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:3,202 Points:687,270 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:56:05 PM Ignore RAE344 Report Abuse Never believed that President Obama "shoved the Chevy Volt down GM's throat." But I do believe he is propping it up, therefore placing his face on this product.
swrestler Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,269 Points:1,597,780 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:55:12 PM Ignore swrestler Report Abuse To Expensive For Me...
TDIdave Champion Author California Posts:5,183 Points:1,250,265 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:55:11 PM Ignore TDIdave Report Abuse Volt is fine.... just bring the price down.
TXHUNTER1 Champion Author Austin Posts:2,712 Points:300,905 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:52:27 PM Ignore TXHUNTER1 Report Abuse Allright.
Prodaddy Champion Author Houston Posts:8,511 Points:1,921,810 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:52:22 PM Ignore Prodaddy Report Abuse Good article
no8c Champion Author Ohio Posts:2,929 Points:730,375 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:49:17 PM Ignore no8c Report Abuse Thanks for posting this article!
Gas Thirsty Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:4,932 Points:3,252,070 Joined:Mar 2003	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:45:21 PM Ignore Gas Thirsty Report Abuse Good for Spoeckerman to clear things up.
livedream Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,835 Points:780,810 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:41:36 PM Ignore livedream Report Abuse Amusing article -- Even better is the logical and honest observation by GreenAstro -- "Escalade 5 Year Total Cost to Own $76,001 F-250 5 year Total Cost to Own $57,529 Volt 5 year Total Cost to Own $40,444 So, you are shortsighted if all you look at is the initial cost of the car, for the 5 years that most people own a car the Volt is cheaper." [Edited by: livedream at 3/29/2012 8:42:47 PM EST]
MonkfishGA Champion Author Savannah Posts:4,199 Points:398,275 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:39:29 PM Ignore MonkfishGA Report Abuse Very good points johnnyg1200! [Edited by: MonkfishGA at 3/29/2012 8:39:54 PM EST]
toadNY Champion Author Albany Posts:7,183 Points:1,539,875 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:38:47 PM Ignore toadNY Report Abuse Good points USAv8tor.
johnnyg1200 Champion Author St. Louis Posts:4,414 Points:671,670 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:35:55 PM Ignore johnnyg1200 Report Abuse The high cost is no myth and the need to subsidize the cost with tax dollars is not myth either. Those are the reasons I will not own one. If the cost comes down and they have one that can handle a family of seven I may conceder one but not until then.
adgam Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,269 Points:508,670 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:31:57 PM Ignore adgam Report Abuse ok
theschmuck Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,035 Points:1,533,785 Joined:Mar 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:30:04 PM Ignore theschmuck Report Abuse Just another 'drean' of GM that turned into a bitch of a 'nightmare'.
DABEE1073 Champion Author San Diego Posts:8,345 Points:1,598,835 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:29:41 PM Ignore DABEE1073 Report Abuse THE VOLT COST WAY TO MUCH. MAYBE IF THEY DROPPED THE PRICE BY 75% IT WOULD BE A MORE ATTRACTIVE BUY.
darkknight1 Champion Author Winston-Salem Posts:4,470 Points:921,810 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:29:38 PM Ignore darkknight1 Report Abuse No Volt for me.
GreenAstro All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:561 Points:231,725 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:29:08 PM Ignore GreenAstro Report Abuse Car and Driver.. calls the Volt.. The ideal, near-term EV solution.
bbreff Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,978 Points:2,594,165 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:26:44 PM Ignore bbreff Report Abuse I do not want any of these vehicles mentioned.
GreenAstro All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:561 Points:231,725 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:23:42 PM Ignore GreenAstro Report Abuse I love all the way too expensive comments.. guys you have not been looking at the prices of new cars lately.. Volt $39,312 Suburban $39,904 Tahoe $36,612 Ford F-250 $32,723 Escalade $61,223 Escalade 5 Year Total Cost to Own $76,001 F-25 5 year Total Cost to Own $57,529 Volt 5 year Total Cost to Own $40,444 So, you are shortsighted if all you look at is the initial cost of the car, for the 5 years that most people own a car the Volt is cheaper.
hoosierdaddyno1 Champion Author Indiana Posts:1,542 Points:1,276,740 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:23:24 PM Ignore hoosierdaddyno1 Report Abuse Great idea , but bad company owned by the government.
big_mac64 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:10,600 Points:1,490,130 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:21:47 PM Ignore big_mac64 Report Abuse Volt...a good idea made badly by GM. Make one without all the troubles of the Volt, and more will buy.
JoeKR Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,599 Points:1,760,615 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:21:08 PM Ignore JoeKR Report Abuse That's one out of the closet - now for the rest!
Liberty2000 Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:1,756 Points:282,435 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:20:09 PM Ignore Liberty2000 Report Abuse Faux News not so conservative anymore! Chevy Volt may be a good car if you have $40,000 to buy it.
USAv8tor Veteran Author Long Island Posts:348 Points:138,665 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:15:30 PM Ignore USAv8tor Report Abuse I have read a lot of reports in main stream media which suggest the Chevy Volt is not the quality vehicle as Chevrolet touts it to be. Problems with the lithium batteries and the electric motors. Seems like it was rushed out from the Research & Development Department of Chevrolet due to U.S. Gov't. pressure to produce something, anything to promote Pres. Barck Obama's energy resources agenda.
mecforyou Champion Author Iowa Posts:2,966 Points:1,274,235 Joined:Jul 2007	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:13:13 PM Ignore mecforyou Report Abuse IT's sad a good idea is crunched by the republicans.
Tom111MI Rookie Author Michigan Posts:22 Points:6,205 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:12:57 PM Ignore Tom111MI Report Abuse Thanks for the info.
tex_mex13 All-Star Author Austin Posts:630 Points:278,380 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:10:15 PM Ignore tex_mex13 Report Abuse Big oil get tax brakes and we pay more at the pump
GreenAstro All-Star Author New Jersey Posts:561 Points:231,725 Joined:Aug 2008	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:07:29 PM Ignore GreenAstro Report Abuse In a 51-47 vote, 43 Senate Republicans and four Democrats filibustered to protect $24 billion in tax breaks for Big Oil. Although a majority voted for Sen. Robert Menendez’s (D-NJ) bill, it fell short of the 60 needed. The only two Republicans to break rank were Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and retiring Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-ME). A Think Progress Green analysis shows how oil and gas companies have funneled cash to the same senators who protected its handouts: – The 47 senators voting against the bill have received $23,582,500 in career contributions from oil and gas. The 51 senators voting to repeal oil tax breaks have received $5,873,600. – The senators who voted for Big Oil’s handouts received on average over four times as much career oil cash as those who voted to end them. – Overall, Senate Republicans have taken $23.2 million in oil and gas contributions. Democrats received $6.66 million. – Since 2011, Senate Republicans have voted seven times for pro-Big Oil interests and against clean energy three times.
mikaye Champion Author Cleveland Posts:3,954 Points:889,210 Joined:Jun 2010	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:05:28 PM Ignore mikaye Report Abuse volt doesn't work
cateyes8264 Champion Author Tennessee Posts:2,997 Points:664,965 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:05:00 PM Ignore cateyes8264 Report Abuse there is no way GM designed and produced a car in this time manner it takes years of research to get a car ready for production
jwduke1 Champion Author Iowa Posts:15,604 Points:3,068,265 Joined:Apr 2004	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:03:59 PM Ignore jwduke1 Report Abuse Who want's a government subsidized car? Oh wait, the UAW & O'Bummer does!
goodbuy Champion Author Michigan Posts:7,801 Points:1,448,230 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Mar 29, 2012 5:03:23 PM Ignore goodbuy Report Abuse Lies on the tv and radio!! What is the world coming to.