The Claim
This meme boasts the claim that the quote “If you can’t afford to buy gas, buy an electric car” is AS DUMB as saying “If you’re homeless, buy a house.”
The Facts
The electric car quote is paraphrasing Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. He feels that everyone should be able to afford an electric car and seems to not realize that the only people who can afford any new vehicles are not really the ones who can’t afford to buy gas.
In comparing his quote with “If you’re homeless, buy a house” quote, the key phrase in the comparison is “AS DUMB” which would mean they are equally as dumb.
Given that Mayor Pete’s assertion effects so many people who are really hurting, this is no comparison. Mayor Pete’s quote is much MUCH dumber than the house quote. You really can’t get as dumb as his quote.
Is this a FACTnoid?
Mayor Pete’s quote is not “as dumb” as the other quote. It’s a lot more dumber.
