Virginia MagLev Project Back on Track

Raven42rac writes "After much delay, the $14 million Maglev train project is back on track at Old Dominion University in Virginia. All the petty lawsuits have been settled, and a much needed $2 million grant has been approved. Let us hope that this sets a precedent to Americans to not litigate ourselves out of the science and technology markets due to petty disagreements and greed. We do not need to be our own worst enemy. I, for one, would much rather ride a Maglev monorail with others, than drive a gas-guzzling car by myself. (And I apologise for the pun in the headline.)"

Re:Petty Lawsuits?

[Queuetue]

Well, that's a petty attitude.

They need to hurry

[harmonics]

Shelbyville already has one.

-h

Re:MagLev? Monorail?

[stephenb]

Very well, sir. Ask and ye shall receive.

Lyle Lanley: Well, sir, there's nothing on earth like a genuine, bona fide, electrified, six-car monorail! What'd I say?

Ned Flanders: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: What's it called?

Patty+Selma: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: That's right! Monorail!

[crowd chants `Monorail' softly and rhythmically]

Miss Hoover: I hear those things are awfully loud...

Lyle Lanley: It glides as softly as a cloud.

Apu: Is there a chance the track could bend?

Lyle Lanley: Not on your life, my Hindu friend.

Barney: What about us brain-dead slobs?

Lyle Lanley: You'll be given cushy jobs.

Abe: Were you sent here by the devil?

Lyle Lanley: No, good sir, I'm on the level.

Wiggum: The ring came off my pudding can.

Lyle Lanley: Take my pen knife, my good man.

I swear it's Springfield's only choice...throw up your hands and raise your voice!

All: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: What's it called?

All: Monorail!

Lyle Lanley: Once again...

All: Monorail!

Marge: But Main Street's still all cracked and broken...

Bart: Sorry, Mom, the mob has spoken!

All: Monorail!
Monorail!
Monorail!

[big finish]

Monorail!

Homer: Mono... D'oh!

Re:Isn't this a bit much for a university?

[Queuetue]

I guess we could do it your way, but won't your legs get tired, pedalling all those kids to school?

Re:Yay!

[Sv-Manowar]

I,for one, welcome our new Timmmm overlords

I think there isn't nearly enough...

[Richthofen80]

I think there isn't nearly enough contempt and elitism in the tone of voice in this submitter.

Where's the demand for the 'heads of the nonbelievers of the maglev'? or the crimes against humanity committed by evil 'automobilists'.

Title?

[Vexorg_q]

Would a maglev train really be back on track?

Re:Car vs. Maglev?

[Anonymous Coward]

Gasoline for $5/gal? That would be almost exactly how much it currently costs in the UK...

Re:Petty Lawsuits?

[PD]

(a man) Everybody, repeat after me: "We are not collectivists".

(crowd) "We are not collectivists..."

so that's what that thing at odu is

[rekuncimota]

wasn't sure if it was really was a train of some kind. thought maybe it was a piece of modern art or some kind of political statement because i've never seen the thing move

Re:Trains vs cars

[CrowScape]

Yes, but then with the nuclear production you have to deal with all that nasty dihydrogen-monoxide they use as coolant. I tell you, ya can wash your fruits and vegetables all you want and you will never get rid of that contamination.