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ShepherdPie ,

As you should be as this is part of the reason why Ttump got elected in the first place.

ShepherdPie ,

Read through the comments here. People who don’t act like Blue MAGA sycophants are treated like heretics.

ShepherdPie ,

This is such BS. Trump is a piece of shit but there’s no way he can just declare himself a dictator and remove our right to vote. Remember “the president doesn’t really have that much power” or at least that’s what I hear anytime Biden gets criticized for doing so little to help the lower and middle class in this country. Voting for Biden isn’t going to make the GOP go away or rethink their strategies. We’ll continue our downward slide regardless of which one of these old windbags gets elected.

ShepherdPie ,

Because he’s further right than Reagan and Bush Jr.

ShepherdPie , (edited )

The party should have fielded better candidates instead of constantly pushing candidates that appeal to right-wing voters who would never even vote for them to begin with.

ShepherdPie ,

And people up above are literally commenting that Biden is “the most progressive leader” we’ve had in several decades.

ShepherdPie ,

Massive infrastructure bill that just funnels money to companies like Comcast and Spectrum and othet corporations who’ll squander like they have every other time they’ve been given money

Student loan forgiveness that does nothing to change the insane and continually rising cost of attending college.

Marijuana rescheduling that does nothing to address the fact that 40 states have already legalized it for medical use and 25 states who’ve legalized it for recreational use.

This is little more than a bunch of empty gestures and lip service to make it seem like they’re improving things when in reality, very little is changing (and to give people like you hollow talking points to list as accomplisments). This is why so many people don’t even bother to vote anymore because the whole system is stacked against us.

Georgia Republican convicted in Jan. 6 riot walks out during televised congressional primary debate (apnews.com)

A Georgia congressional candidate convicted of a misdemeanor for illegally demonstrating inside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, walked out of a televised debate with a fellow Republican on Sunday ahead of a June 18 primary runoff....

ShepherdPie ,

He was trying to beat the crowds of people leaving the parking lot at the end of the debate.

ShepherdPie ,

Not much action happening over there it seems.

Washington man arrested after fatally shooting teen who had BB gun (www.usatoday.com)

Myers, who says he’s a licensed security guard, was sitting in his car Wednesday to conduct “overwatch” while his son trains because “he has seen numerous crimes occur” in the parking lot, according to the probable cause statement....

ShepherdPie ,

Myers, who says he’s a licensed security guard, was sitting in his car Wednesday to conduct “overwatch” while his son trains because “he has seen numerous crimes occur” in the parking lot, according to the probable cause statement.

His son was taking a jiu-jitsu class next door. This guy is like peak gravy seals/tacticool wannabe.

ShepherdPie ,

I wouldn’t even call this critical thinking as the commenter stated, “let them choose what they want to believe.” Sounds like someone picking their preferred religion not thinking critically and allowing evidence to guide their decision. Not to mention the whole aspect of the parental figure leading them astray from established fact in the first place and making them think these theories have any sort of legitimacy.

Is Craigslist Dying?

I went to Craigslist in my local area for the first time in awhile. I used to like “best of” Craigslist because some of them were great, there still are some, but its just not the same. A community I used to visit had about half the number of posts as I remember, and of jobs and things for sale, I would say roughly half the...

ShepherdPie ,

Craigslist died in my area the minute Marketplace opened up. It’s a shame too because Marketplace is hot garbage for browsing cars. You can select what color you want but not engine or drivetrain for example.

A PR disaster: Microsoft has lost trust with its users, and Windows Recall is the straw that broke the camel's back (www.windowscentral.com)

It’s a nightmare scenario for Microsoft. The headlining feature of its new Copilot+ PC initiative, which is supposed to drive millions of PC sales over the next couple of years, is under significant fire for being what many say is a major breach of privacy and security on Windows. That feature in question is Windows Recall, a...

ShepherdPie ,

We handle a lot of IP on our Windows PCs so it’s debatable. However, in recent years, Microsoft has taken over most of our services with SSO, office 360, teams, etc so who knows.

ShepherdPie ,

This isn’t aimed at just American manufacturers (Tesla, GM, Ford) but all vehicles sold in the US. People always seem to resort to “American protectionism” and other falsehoods when discussing stuff like this or the proposed ban on Chinese EVs, but either miss or purposely ignore the rest of the market in the US. Nearly every company that sells here has at least one EV and many others have excellent fleet MPG like Toyota with all their hybrid options.

ShepherdPie ,

Obviously they know as they were the pharaohs back in ancient Egypt when they build those electrical generators we call “the pyramids.”

ShepherdPie ,

These seems more like a tactic you’d use at a big corporation since everyone has a boss above them. At a small clinic like this, it’s probably fruitless as the stubborn owner isn’t going to stop being stubborn over an email and documentation.

ShepherdPie ,

He totally fell for all that NordVPN marketing

ShepherdPie ,

I find this comparison insulting to thumbs.

ShepherdPie ,

I’m always shocked when I get the old style as who the hell needs that much paper most of the time?

ShepherdPie ,

Assuming they don’t have a forced arbitration clause, you’d probably win in small claims court because it’d cost them a ton of money to send a lawyer there to argue the case over a ~$1,000 phone.

ShepherdPie ,

Also $109 million for “cop city.”

ShepherdPie ,

They survived multiple giant asteroid strikes already. The issue is habitability for humans, but the planet itself is not in danger.

ShepherdPie ,

That is what would happen. What won’t happen is “the planet dying” like you claimed above and don’t seem to grasp.

ShepherdPie ,

You have to make out with the bartender for 5 minutes and then they check to see whether you’ve gotten a boner or not.

ShepherdPie ,

Not gonna lie, while all that shit is insane, they’re being pretty clever with their promotions. The best you’d get from most bars is a karaoke night or discount prime rib night.

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    ShepherdPie ,

    He’s trying to pivot away from the real issues.

    ShepherdPie ,

    New cars have always been expensive and out of reach for most, which is why the average new car buyer is well into their 50s.

    I don’t see how people can logically make an argument about the necessity of switching to EVs for the environment while also demanding that everyone gets a brand new car. Scrapping a bunch of perfectly good cars to build new ones is not going to help out our climate issue.

    ShepherdPie ,

    What issues with depreciation? Can you list actual models and prices to back your claim because it seems like most people are bitching about the high prices of EVs.

    ShepherdPie ,

    That’s not depreciation that’s just a response to the highest interest rates we’ve seen in 20+ years and dwindling sales numbers.

    This is no different than the monthly sales we used to see on every car prior to COVID but this was somewhat obscured by the nature of the dealership model and having to haggle on the actual price of the car.

    ShepherdPie , (edited )

    The definition of depreciation is:

    a reduction in the value of an asset with the passage of time, due in particular to wear and tear.

    The MSRP going down isn’t depreciation as you’re referring to a brand new item that you haven’t even purchased and hasn’t been used.

    Prices shot way up during COVID and now they’re coming back to reality in response to higher interest rates and slowing sales across the entire automotive market, not just with EVs. Housing prices have come down too but again that doesn’t mean depreciation, it’s just a response to interest rates being 2-3x higher than they were just a couple of years ago and sale prices adjusting accordingly (you’re still paying more overall with interest).

    The context here is that “people are concerned about depreciation,” but why would people be concerned that they’re able to buy these cars new at a slightly cheaper price to begin with? Most people prefer to pay as little as possible for things, which is the whole point of companies having a sale on their products.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Regardless of where you fall on EVs or new car pricing, the Aveo was hot garbage and there’s a reason why they only cost $10k. This is the same reason why you don’t see any of them on the road anymore.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Okay assuming we do go with your definition, the 2019 Model 3 LR was $36,000, meaning they’ve appreciated by $11,000 over the last 5 years. Once again this disproves your point.

    The 2022 numbers you picked were the absolute peak of COVID era pricing, but they’re still selling for more than they used to, meaning they aren’t depreciating at all.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Those were priced higher and comparable to the compacts like the Corolla, Civic, and Sentra.

    I think there just wasn’t enough demand since people would rather pay a little more to get a little more car than they need for those rare times when a lot of cargo space was needed. Additionally, tiny CUVs like the RAV4 have increased in popularity quite a bit and still get great fuel economy, further reducing demand for the sub-compacts. These cars were also marketed toward young people like college students who have a harder time affording a new car these days and would rather buy a good used one for much cheaper.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Dude, you’re all over the place. You’re now comparing used car prices to new car prices when previously you were comparing new car prices from prior years to new car prices from today.

    If I go out and buy a 2024 Model 3 LR for $47k, how much depreciation have I incurred? Previously you said it’s at least a few thousand dollars because they cost more in 2022, but now you’re saying it only matters what today’s purchase price is compared to what I could sell it for used. You can’t have it both ways.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Slightly more than $7500, as that is the amount of the tax credit. Any buyer that is in the market for a 2024 Model 3 LR has the choice to buy it directly from Tesla for the $47k with all of the trust and benefits (possibly preferential pricing on financing).

    What? I’m talking about buying it from Tesla. You pay them $47k and then at the end of the year receive a $7500 credit making your purchase price $39,500. I’m not referring to buying a used car at a new car’s price.

    I’m not seeing where I said that. Can you link/quote my words where you’re seeing that?

    Right here in your initial comment:

    In 2022 a Tesla Model 3 LR cost $52k while you can get the exact same car new today for $47k.

    Okay I see, you’re getting stuck on a minor point for this part.

    In economics there’s a concept call substitution.

    What does this have to do with depreciation on EVs versus depreciation on any other vehicle? 1 of 1 cars are so rare that they’re completely irrelevant when talking about the other 250 million cars on the road in the US. Again, you’re comparing the MSRP of the 2022 model year versus the MSRP of the 2024 model year to claim depreciation while also ignoring my point above about the 2019 model year being much cheaper than both. While it is true that someone who paid more for the same car isn’t going to get as much out of it on the used market, this is in no way unique to Tesla, EVs, or any car on the market.

    The whole basis of this argument was someone claiming that EVs suffer from ‘extra’ depreciation and I was simply asking for some real numbers to back that claim up. All of your number mirror that of any other car on the road because a car with wear and tear on it isn’t as valuable as one without (the very definition I quoted above).

    ShepherdPie ,

    too dumb to see how their actions promote the end goals that they pretend to fight against.

    GeNoCiDe JoE

    The irony here is palpable.

    ShepherdPie ,

    It’s quite funny how the rhetoric has devolved to the point where comments like yours are almost indistinguishable from MAGA supporters who talk about people being “paid by Soros” all because I don’t support funding and arming people in their pursuit of genocide.

    ShepherdPie ,

    It’s absolutely true. I used to drive my 6,000 lb squarebody all over the Oregon sand dunes in 2wd because it had big, wide tires that I’d drop down to 10 PSI. This had a stock small block V8 that probably put out a whopping 150HP.

    Just tire pressure alone can make or break even the most capable vehicle. You need to float on the surface, not dig in. Street tire pressure will make your vehicle dig in and get stuck immediately regardless of weight or horsepower.

    ShepherdPie ,

    I don’t have an exact number but it was fine with my tires. Newer, low profile tires can’t do it because the sidewalls are so short but the tires on the CT look meaty enough to handle these low pressures.

    The issue is more about popping the bead off the wheel than your wheel touching the ground.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Nah, one that didn’t want to deal with weaponized idiocy that day.

    ShepherdPie ,

    He was doing this 9-10 years ago with “fake news”

    ShepherdPie ,

    It’s definitely TVDB screwing with your results. This is what everyone uses for their TV databases (along eith TMDB for movies) and these issues happen occasionally. Unfortunately, the people that run it are major pricks and refuse to ever edit things like this. They’d rather ban users for asking than listen to reason.

    ShepherdPie ,

    I haven’t tried a NA beer in some time, but when I did years ago it was in the same tall bottle that every other commercial beer uses. I honestly thought you meant north America and that other countries have differently shaped bottles (like how Sessions uses small 12oz bottles).

    ShepherdPie ,

    Cans must be recyclable as well as they come with a deposit and many people return them to recycling centers.

    Spotify is raising the cost of Premium subscriptions, again (www.engadget.com)

    Spotify is officially raising its Premium subscription rates in the US come July, following reports of the move in April. The platform is increasing its Individual plan from $11 to $12 monthly and its Duo plan from $15 to $17 monthly — the same jump as last year’s $1 and $2 price hikes, respectively. However, its Family plan...

    ShepherdPie ,

    “Nugs” sounds like it should be an online weed delivery service.

    ShepherdPie ,

    Does this work with any other services like spotify? I know Tidal is lossless but I already have Spotify and Lidarr.

    ShepherdPie ,

    So, wouldn’t it make much more sense to deal with the main problem first?

    Deal with it how?

    ShepherdPie ,

    Well in case you missed it, it has been almost 4 years since he was elected.

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