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Enneagram Chat Board Archive Re: SUV HatersPosted by diarm (194.125.220.224) on November 28, 2002 at 11:18:24: In Reply to: SUV Haters posted by Epoxy (216.166.228.231) on November 27, 2002 at 14:05:28: Far as I can tell, people buy SUVs for the same reason they buy handguns and gobble steroids: to enjoy the illusion of power. It's almost always the case that the person is covering up for a major weakness. SUVs are designed to be intimidating to other drivers. Buying an SUV is saying to the world "I'm so insecure I'm willing to pay $20,000 more than I need to for the benefit of intimidating nervous motorists." Another, better way is "I'm an asshole." If a guy came into work every day carrying a spear, because he likes intimidating those around him, would YOU like him? It's the same principle: be a pushy jerk, be hated. There's no mystery.
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