Mon
Dec 15 2008
03:27 pm
By: MDB
I saw this on the sign in front of a Laurel, Maryland used pick-up truck dealer:
"GAS IS CHEAP BUY A TRUCK"
Okay, I know their business is selling trucks, but geez, that's the attitude that has the Big Three automakers begging the government for help.
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