Several times over the years -- mainly here and here -- I've argued that the clinching evidence that America is great is the long-sought development of a flying car. And it's not just me! Lane Wallace and Conor Friedersdorf have also noticed on our site this good omen for the future.
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Now the FAA has gotten into the act, waiving a weight-rule requirement to approve the Terrafugia Transition as a "Light Sport Aircraft." I think the "mood of America" polls will turn around shortly.
In the air, above; on the road, below.
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