The Effects of High Fuel Prices?

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This odd little streaming video is part of an ad, but the actual footage of the commercial itself seems to suggest -- somewhat tongue-in-cheek -- what life might be like after fuel prices have gone so high that no one can afford to use it [0:51]

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If fuel prices move high enough, alternatives will move into widespread use and life will go on, only with less pollution.

I ride every day, and people look at me strangely. Wow... just imagine covered, weather-protected bike highways. People moving around under their own power. An end to obesity, to urban sprawl, a reduction in noise.

To quote our Commander-In-Chief; "Bring it on!"