They don’t need permission. They won’t change anything unless their material conditions make it likely for them to change. That is lower EV prices, lower maintenance, better utility, good public transit, etc. They would buy a RAM 1500 if they wanted to whether they saw this meme or not. It’s unlikely that someone was sitting thinking whether to go with an EV or ICE, sees this meme and goes like - nah fuck that, I’m getting a gas guzzler. Meanwhile the ones that are active in the spaces that advocate for car alternatives had a bit of fun reading it, and got a small boost in motivation to keep pestering our politicians to expand transit.
They don’t need permission. They won’t change anything unless their material conditions make it likely for them to change. That is lower EV prices, lower maintenance, better utility, good public transit, etc. They would buy a RAM 1500 if they wanted to whether they saw this meme or not. It’s unlikely that someone was sitting thinking whether to go with an EV or ICE, sees this meme and goes like - nah fuck that, I’m getting a gas guzzler. Meanwhile the ones that are active in the spaces that advocate for car alternatives had a bit of fun reading it, and got a small boost in motivation to keep pestering our politicians to expand transit.
I’m not sure if I’m convinced on the efficacy of a post like this to boost political motivation, but I am glad it was fun at least