Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

no_hypocrisy

(55,422 posts)
Fri May 22, 2026, 12:29 PM Yesterday

"Avoid All Unnecessary Travel" was the message during WWII.

Here we are, the beginning of summer and road trips.

Within supplies of oil running lower every day, the demand will increase.

Instead of promoting less driving, we might be stuck with gas lines (odd/even days) like the Seventies.

Because Americans can’t be denied their vacations . . .

6 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
"Avoid All Unnecessary Travel" was the message during WWII. (Original Post) no_hypocrisy Yesterday OP
Well... Pain is the only way the "median voter" will learn anything ck4829 Yesterday #1
Lots of vacations are being canceled, I imagine EYESORE 9001 Yesterday #2
Just get a sponsor to pay your road trip expenses, just like Sean Duffy, our Secretary of Transportation. Midnight Writer Yesterday #3
I'm seeing an increased number of new looking... Hugin Yesterday #4
The US produces more than we consume FBaggins Yesterday #5
This message was self-deleted by its author demosincebirth Yesterday #6

EYESORE 9001

(29,898 posts)
2. Lots of vacations are being canceled, I imagine
Fri May 22, 2026, 12:34 PM
Yesterday

with more sudden cancellations occurring as summer proper hits us.

Midnight Writer

(25,778 posts)
3. Just get a sponsor to pay your road trip expenses, just like Sean Duffy, our Secretary of Transportation.
Fri May 22, 2026, 12:41 PM
Yesterday

FBaggins

(28,765 posts)
5. The US produces more than we consume
Fri May 22, 2026, 01:00 PM
Yesterday

The “avoid unnecessary travel” message is now delivered through the pricing mechanism.

Response to no_hypocrisy (Original post)

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»"Avoid All Unnecessary Tr...