Prius Worse for the Environment than a Hummer

Over its expected lifetime a Toyota Prius causes more environmental damage than a Hummer. This is mostly due to its manufacturing process but its extremely short lifespan contributes as well.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2007/06/04/EDGI7Q63U01.DTL
http://www.thecarconnection.com/article/1010861_prius-versus-hummer-exploding-the-myth

See the actual "Dust to Dust" study here.
http://cnwmr.com/nss-folder/automotiveenergy/

Now, I hate Hummers and their drivers but only because those arrogant a-holes can't park in only one spot and drive the freeways at 90 MPH zipping in and out of cars and tailgating as if they are in a small sports car. I am also appalled at the sheer stupidity of buying something that one year later is worth only half as much. Hummer owners are idiots to say the least.

But, Prius owners are worse. Those pious, self-righteous a-holes deserve the same place in Hell as the Hummer owners. Their superior Earth-saving smugness makes them literally the stupidest people I have ever met. Does anyone really think that you can save the Earth by driving a car that is slightly more fuel-efficient than a regular car? Seriously? These are the same morons who buy carbon offsets. They simply want to feel like they are doing some good. Actually doing any good on the other hand is something they just simply can't be bothered with.

Really, does anyone actually still believe the Earth is even in any danger by humans? That is the ultimate arrogance. Even the bad guys in a James Bond movie with all their money and henchmen can't destroy the Earth. Colossal volcanoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes have only a miniscule impact on the Earth itself; does anyone really think that we can actually destroy the Earth by accident. Is anyone actually that ignorant?

If so, buy a Prius, but if you are even remotely intelligent you would never buy either a Hummer or a Prius. They are both over-priced ego boosters; replacements for a missing self worth. Anyone with even half a brain would avoid both and instead buy a car that is reliable, inexpensive, has low depreciation, and comfortable. Think Honda Civic or Accord for a proper car. Regardless of how you market the issue, no car will ever save or destroy the Earth.