Are you seeing those sidewalks? They look pretty desolate don't they? No big deal maybe, but that wasn't the case at last year's L.A. auto show. Just 12 months ago, those sidewalks were awash in protestors. They were holding up signs, throwing paint on Hummers and converting Priuses to full electric power right there in the parking lot across the street.
And this year? Nothing. No one. Zippo. OK, there were a few taxi drivers mulling around smoking cigarettes, but saving the environment wasn't the topic of discussion. What a difference a year makes huh?
-- Ed Hellwig, Senior Editor
benson2175 says:
11:02 PM, 11/20/08
Enviro-nazis are the scum of the earth.
estreka says:
07:40 AM, 11/21/08
They're all aboard the Sea Shepherd.
brn says:
08:40 AM, 11/21/08
Maybe they went too far and finally got arrested. Protest all you want, but as soon as you step on someone else's rights or damage someone's property, I hope you get what's coming to you.
ateixeira says:
11:13 AM, 11/21/08
They're inside checking out the Fusion hybrid. :D
steve_ says:
11:05 AM, 11/22/08
All the angry people followed the campaigns all year and protested at the ballot box. Now they are set to save the environment from the power station known as the beltway.
firstwagon says:
01:02 PM, 11/22/08
Interesting. A country divided between angry people who voted for change and dumb rednecks who didn't.
blueguydotcom says:
07:22 PM, 11/22/08
Two reasons:
1. The current admin is just about gone to be replaced by one that might make an effort on behalf of everyone (beyond haliburton, other defense contractors and oil companies).
2. They know the LA Auto Show, like the Detroit one, isn't getting much play. Nobody is very interested in new cars right now. Heck, most are awaiting the demise of home grown automakers and their 40 year spiral toward a certain death.
bobothedude says:
10:02 AM, 11/24/08
They may be more concerned about what to do about their precarious position in this failing economy to come out and protest. That does not mean their concerns aren't valid. Hopefully some progress can be made after January 20th.