Instead of laughing, perhaps you'd like to see how many manual transmission models are sold under those two brands in Europe. Now do the same for the US.
Totally made up claim, the average passenger car age is 12.2 years in the US, and 12 years in Europe.
BMW market share is 2.4% in the U.S., 6.7% in Europe. Similar figures for Mercedes are 2.5% U.S. vs. 5% Europe.
The ones who keep healthcare for everyone, have guns under control and keep most companies privacy policy in check. We don't point at one politician to do the job for us, it's at least a hundred.
Only in the same way you call someone who voted for Hitler a Nazi. You know what's less nice than mean words? Dead kids.
PS. I also enjoy shooting, I have friends who own guns, my favourite is a .30-30 Marlin Lever-action 5 shot breakdown rifle that is absolutely superb for hunting roos and pigs. We just have rules that make sure you're responsible.
Do you vote for politicians who would put in restrictions on ownership and laws for improving pre-ownership testing and licensing? Because if not you're killing kids out of negligence. If you want to know more, you can learn the basics in school. Enjoy dodging lead.