Less smart = More Grouchiness

I may have mentioned recently (or not; it's hard to remember) that the wife and I are considering a smart car. For the uninitiated, that's a "Swatch Mercedes Art Car." We've gone to the local "dealership" and kicked some tires. We like. The more we asked about the product they carried, however, the more rumors convinced us not to plunk down the cash so very fast. These rumors have born buds, if not fruit.

Check out a new smart venture, smart USA. Note the "street smart" logo at the bottom left. Click for the tour map. Note the Seattle (upper northwest corner destination of the road trip itinerary) and mouse over. "Reservation holders (those that lay down nearly a hundred bucks) are encouraged to attend the event by their dealer candidate. . . ." Interesting, no? ( It gets more convoluted. )

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