================ Actually,we do, not that i agree with all his religion or politics. But mayor Bloomberg does ride the high speed NY subway.
We don't need it. Would take 25 years to build. By that time we wll have other technology. I know it's hard for liberals to think ahead but give it a try.
Cheap gas and auto lobbies have prevented rail from emerging from the ashes. Instead of huge national system, I agree with the idea of adding selected corridors. Travelling by rail is more comfortable than a cattle car like airplane. Some planners think the suburbs will go the way of the dinosaur if gas can no longer remain cheap. Cities are a more efficient model.
American imperialism is necessary to continue the lifestyle that American imperialism has given us. Obama is not doing anything different in that regard than his predecessors.