[TenTec] Owning a Volvo?

[ac5e at comcast.net]

While some of the references I have seen have been more than slightly obscure, at one time "owning a Volvo" was a sign of a "Young Upwardly mobile Professional Person," or YUPPIE. Driving a Volvo meant you were one of the "in crowd."  

That said, it seems at least one of the presidential wannabe's uses the phrase to denigrate his opponents supporters, who "aren't hip."  Another uses the phrase as a variant of the old campaign promise "a car in every garage and a chicken in every pot." And there are probably references I have missed.  Personally, a politicans version of  "driving a Volvo" reminds me of an old song from my misspent youth. 

"There will be pie, pie in the sky, by'n bye."  Politicians are really good at hot air and promises - but the promises are best noted for non-delivery.

73  Pete Allen  AC5e