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“I blame feminism and Facebook for the death of the American automobile. I'm a Republican, so I blame everything on feminism - or commies.” quote by P. J. O'Rourke
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“I blame feminism and Facebook for the death of the American automobile. I'm a Republican, so I blame everything on feminism - or commies.”

P. J. O'Rourke

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Source Essay: “The Death of the American Automobile” by P. J. O'Rourke, 2005

The author blames cultural forces like feminism and social media for the decline of car culture, reflecting a partisan tendency to scapegoat.

In simple terms: He blames feminism and Facebook for car decline.

Key Takeaway

Question underlying cultural influences on industry.

Themes

politics culture technology

Mood

skeptical ironic

Type

satirical political

When to use this quote

  • automotive industry
  • media criticism
  • political commentary

Key Concepts

blame scapegoating partisanship

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is the blame justified?
  • What other forces shape automotive trends?
A Different Perspective

Overlooks economic and regulatory factors.

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