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Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Meet Veronica Moss, A.U.T.O. Lobbyist

by Clarence Eckerson, Jr. on May 26, 2009

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Ever wonder what folks working for sustainable transportation at the federal level are up against on K Street? For this Streetfilms exclusive event, we were granted unfettered access to Veronica Moss, lobbyist for Automobile Users Trade Organization (AUTO). Veronica gave us a few precious moments inside her SUV to talk about roads, traffic, cyclists, and big cities. After instructing us on proper honking techniques for "old people" and children, she also offered up some choice bons mots. Here's a sample:

"People need to be able to drive their cars - that's an American right!"

"Bikers are a pimple on the butt of any city."

If you love Veronica, make sure to check out our mockumentary on The Search for the Zozo, where she also makes an appearance.

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    Laughtoons

    That's freaking hilarious!

    May 26, 2009 at 6:35 pm Link # 1
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    axe

    wow.

    May 26, 2009 at 7:03 pm Link # 2
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    notfixed

    She's evil! Can I get her phone number?

    May 26, 2009 at 8:55 pm Link # 3
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    Todd Edelman

    First they came for the tanks
    and I did not speak up because I drove a Hummmer

    Then they came for the Hummers
    and I did not speak up because I drove a Navigator

    Then they came for the Navigators
    and I did not speak up because I drive a CR-V

    They they came for the CR-Vs
    and I did not speak up because I drive a Prius

    Then they nearly came for my Prius
    but by then they were so tired and confused because of the their bashing of only heavier vehicles that I got away with nearly everything selfish, destructive, anti-environmental, anti-social, pro-sloth, etc. I wanted to

    May 26, 2009 at 9:28 pm Link # 4
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    Ed Pino

    Too Funny but for some too true

    May 26, 2009 at 10:14 pm Link # 5
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    Paul Dorn

    Hilarious. Actually, when I was the executive director of the California Bicycle Coalition, I frequently crossed paths with the AAA lobbyists. They were always cheerfully and patronizingly enthusiastic about bicycling...at least in my presence.

    May 27, 2009 at 12:02 am Link # 6
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    Darth Cyclist

    Sadly I know someone who isn't far off in her beliefs from this. Still humor is the best way to sometimes get people to change!!

    May 27, 2009 at 12:05 am Link # 7
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    Philip Papas

    Yup - It's funny, cause it's TRUE!

    May 27, 2009 at 6:51 am Link # 8
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    Kevin Saunders - KGS Bikes

    This was fantastic! I have to post it on my Facebook page. Parodies do make us think along with a laugh. I really appreciate it.

    May 27, 2009 at 7:30 am Link # 9
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    jeff hammel

    Wow, the actress playing Veronica Moss is amazing! I want to hate her even knowing she's just acting ;)

    May 27, 2009 at 2:16 pm Link # 10
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    Clarence Eckerson, Jr.

    Wonderful! People seem to universally love (or is that despise?) this one. Keep the comments coming....

    Here's one from another blog under the name Metro2005:

    "Where did that woman come from. An institution for mentally ill people?"

    May 27, 2009 at 2:21 pm Link # 11
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    Christa

    Good job Streetfilms!

    I imagine that comedy is a great tool to solve problems. Please, keep it coming! :)

    The actress does a fantastic job. I wonder, what is that accent? New York, East Coast?

    May 27, 2009 at 4:02 pm Link # 12
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    W. K. Lis

    Jeff Rubin, who was the audacious chief economist and chief strategist at CIBC World Markets, forecasts "that inevitably declining production and rising demand will send oil prices inexorably higher - over $200 (U.S.) a barrel by 2012 or earlier, just for a start". See Globe and Mail article at http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/a-coming-world-thats-a-whole-lot-smaller/article1141752/ for more information.

    May 27, 2009 at 5:29 pm Link # 13
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    benicchio

    Love you guys and girls! Thanks for the inspiration.

    May 28, 2009 at 1:25 pm Link # 14
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    Rob Eke

    Priceless, sadly her (subject's) disease of selfishness and automania pervades us too (Downunder), the land boats are here in force and Veronica Moss has a lot of sisters...chk chk boom

    May 29, 2009 at 5:28 am Link # 15
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    A Sea Change

    I'm 150% behind her. But Veronica doesn't go far enough! We need more roads, sure. But how about universal Lincoln Navigators? Forget the health coverage and green jobs: put every American in the drivers seat of an SUV.

    May 29, 2009 at 1:44 pm Link # 16
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    Pat

    Hilarious. I have forwarded this to my entire e-mail list. Thanks for the continued good work!

    June 8, 2009 at 2:16 pm Link # 17