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THE MORNING RANT: General Motors Hires Another Senior Executive from a Money-Losing EV Startup
, Mr. Anderson was hired less than a year ago from Aurora Innovation, a tech start-up he co-founded that is pursuing the grail of self-driving semi-trucks. After losing $4 billion over the past four years at Aurora, and putting less than 10 test vehicles on Texas interstates, Mr. Anderson left Aurora and has quickly positioned himself to be General Motors’ next CEO. CNBC reported a few weeks ago that Mr. Anderson “has consolidated power to oversee ‘the end-to-end product lifecycle’ of GM vehicles, including manufacturing, engineering, battery, software and services product management, and engineering teams, according to GM.”
I noted in the Spectator piece that despite GM’s massive EV losses under Mary Barra, “the company is apparently casting its lot with a tech executive whose profit-and-loss experience is with cash burn rather than cash flow.”
And now, with Claudia Gast, GM is yet again staffing a high-level executive position with a person who has no experience in high-volume, mass-market products, nor does she bring from Lucid experience in running a profitable operation.
Lucid Motors sells a low-volume, specialty product, specifically luxury EVs. The starting price for a Lucid is about $80,000, with sales of about 15,000 units per year. By contrast, GM sells about 3 million vehicles per year.
Investors in Lucid stock have been taken to the cleaners. From its split-adjusted* IPO stock price of $150 per share in 2021, the stock peaked at over $550 per share in 2022, and has since fallen below $10 per share – a 98% decline. (*The IPO was at $15 per share, but due to the stock price subsequently crashing to near-zero, Lucid did a 1-for-10 reverse stock split last August.)
As for financial performance, Lucid has lost about $12 billion over the past four years, and it is running out of cash. At the end of 2024, Lucid had $4 billion in cash. Nine months later it was down to $2.3 billion, and it will likely be lower still when the full-year 2025 financial statements are released soon. Ms. Gast is wise to jump ship before the cash runs out.
There is nothing in the resumes of Mr. Anderson or Ms. Gast that indicates they have any experience steering a ship with a product line and customer base like General Motors. After the catastrophic run under Mary Barra, and the damage from the EV distraction, GM desperately needs to focus on being a profitable, mass-market manufacturer of traditional gas and diesel vehicles.
GM’s Board of Directors should have brought in (or promoted) industry veterans who understand what GM’s customers want to buy and what its dealers can sell. Instead, they’ve brought in executives who have experience managing cash burn and losses on low-volume, niche products. This negligent oversight by the Board is a dereliction of their fiduciary duty.
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Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (77rzZ)
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Car at the top is not horrible looking. I still think the Fisker was the best looking of the electrics.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:01 AM (bss/y)
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Let the dead bury the dead.
Posted by: no one of any consequence at February 20, 2026 11:02 AM (qFwJc)
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:02 AM (77rzZ)
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oh well, wouldn't buy another Government Motors car ever again anyway
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (3Ofdo)
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"General Motors - which is already an industrial giant – is staffing its senior executive offices with new hires whose corporate experience is at money-losing start-ups selling niche products. GM cannot succeed by employing a start-up strategy, but it certainly can fail. Inexplicably that is the direction General Motors’ executives and board have chosen to proceed."
Aka: being fucking stupid. It is like everyone is just retarded these days.
I am starting to realize why my grandparents were cranky sometimes...
Aka: being fucking stupid. It is like everyone is just retarded these days.
I am starting to realize why my grandparents were cranky sometimes...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (bss/y)
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Another useless broad at the top of the company. Great.
Posted by: Jaimo at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (BCuCF)
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6 oh well, wouldn't buy another Government Motors car ever again anyway
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (3Ofdo)
I would buy a used corvette.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (3Ofdo)
I would buy a used corvette.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:03 AM (bss/y)
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and no offense, but the last thing GM needs is another Ms.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 20, 2026 11:04 AM (3Ofdo)
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The Lucid Air is really nice within the limitations of the battery tech. They fully benchmarked the Merc S Class, unlike the Tesla Model S. If I had any confidence they’ll still exist to honor the warranty I’d be interested.
Posted by: Ian S. at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (QZThv)
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"They just write it off, Jerry!"
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (5FL4d)
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It's a writeoff, Jerry. They just write it off.
Posted by: Cosmo Kramer, Denizen of the C-Suite at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (ZJT0I)
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Board of Dereliction
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (Cqx++)
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One has to wonder where $4 billion in losses came from, and where it all went. Somalia?
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (MZ+PY)
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In truth a c suite staffed with AWFLs is going to fail. Duh.
Posted by: Obvs. at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (hDrm1)
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I'd consider a pre-preznit Purple Lips GM. Maybe. But never new.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (3Ofdo)
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15 One has to wonder where $4 billion in losses came from, and where it all went. Somalia?
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (MZ+PY)
Executive and democrat pockets.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:05 AM (MZ+PY)
Executive and democrat pockets.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (bss/y)
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My GM cars have all been pretty good: two Oldsmobile Cutlass coupes and three Buicks sedans, including the current one. Every one of them delivered a good driving experience with very little repair needed beyond the usual maintenance and wear items.
It's a shame to see how they have gone all-SUV, Buick anyway, and are deliberately pounding their heads against a stone wall.
It's a shame to see how they have gone all-SUV, Buick anyway, and are deliberately pounding their heads against a stone wall.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
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I've avoided GM ever since they shafted bond holders as part of the bail out from Obama. New Fords trucks are aluminum beds that won't stand up hard use. I'm hoping to keep my 23 year old 350 going until I stop needing a truck, it is pre DEF as well. I am blessed to have good independent diesel mechanics to work on it when it needs work.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (vlkz/)
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and no offense, but the last thing GM needs is another Ms.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings
They need a hit!
and no offense, but the last thing GM needs is another Ms.
Posted by: Drink Like Vikings
They need a hit!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (Cqx++)
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GM’s Board of Directors should have brought in (or promoted) industry veterans who understand what GM’s customers want to buy and what its dealers can sell.
Well, the industry veterans haven't exactly covered themselves in glory for the last 60-odd years. Could the new guys do worse?
Trump needs to say explicity; "There will be no more bailouts. Good luck!"
Well, the industry veterans haven't exactly covered themselves in glory for the last 60-odd years. Could the new guys do worse?
Trump needs to say explicity; "There will be no more bailouts. Good luck!"
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:07 AM (Riz8t)
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:07 AM (77rzZ)
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Ever since the Obama bailout I haven’t even thought of buying a GM, let alone drive one.It’s like the company doesn’t exist when it comes to me searching for cars to purchase.
If Mary wants to burn shareholder money by the billions every year, who am I to stop her. If shareholders are retarded enough to keep investing, well again who am I to stop them.
If Mary wants to burn shareholder money by the billions every year, who am I to stop her. If shareholders are retarded enough to keep investing, well again who am I to stop them.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:07 AM (TtdNq)
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GM -- Government Motors. Let 'em fail.
Posted by: Dr. Pork Chops & Bacons at February 20, 2026 11:08 AM (g8Ew8)
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Ever since the Obama bailout I haven’t even thought of buying a GM, let alone drive one.It’s like the company doesn’t exist when it comes to me searching for cars to purchase.
I never considered a GM. I gave Ford and Chrysler multiple chances, and they screwed the pooch (and me) each time. They're out of second chances.
I never considered a GM. I gave Ford and Chrysler multiple chances, and they screwed the pooch (and me) each time. They're out of second chances.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)
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Trump needs to say explicity; "There will be no more bailouts. Good luck!"
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:07 AM (Riz8t)
Susan Rice will bail them out.
*types* *deletes*
Spoils system. Score settling. Get even first.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:07 AM (Riz8t)
Susan Rice will bail them out.
*types* *deletes*
Spoils system. Score settling. Get even first.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:09 AM (bss/y)
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The (EV) Future is Female!!
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:09 AM (tj6OY)
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This negligent oversight by the Board is a dereliction of their fiduciary duty.
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM
Bingo.
GM lags the overall market by a significant margin, and the millions of Americans who own its stock are being penalized just so a bunch of virtue-signaling board members can feel good about themselves for doing something to save the planet!
Posted by: Buck Throckmorton at 11:00 AM
Bingo.
GM lags the overall market by a significant margin, and the millions of Americans who own its stock are being penalized just so a bunch of virtue-signaling board members can feel good about themselves for doing something to save the planet!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:09 AM (n9ltV)
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I never considered a GM. I gave Ford and Chrysler multiple chances, and they screwed the pooch (and me) each time. They're out of second chances.
Posted by: Archimedes
I have only owned Japanese brands. And I've been quite happy with them.
Posted by: Archimedes
I have only owned Japanese brands. And I've been quite happy with them.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:09 AM (77rzZ)
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Japanese cars: reliable but boring
Euro cars: fun to drive but unreliable
Big 3: boring AND unreliable
Euro cars: fun to drive but unreliable
Big 3: boring AND unreliable
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (TtdNq)
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I never considered a GM. I gave Ford and Chrysler multiple chances, and they screwed the pooch (and me) each time. They're out of second chances.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)
Toyota is not supposed to be bad, plus they are supposed to be working at doing a far cheaper truck. I would not mind a truck if they did not cost as much as a house cost when I was 10.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:08 AM (Riz8t)
Toyota is not supposed to be bad, plus they are supposed to be working at doing a far cheaper truck. I would not mind a truck if they did not cost as much as a house cost when I was 10.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
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>>As for financial performance, Lucid has lost about $12 billion over the past four years, and it is running out of cash.
Wow. Did they can any federal money/contracts?
Wow. Did they can any federal money/contracts?
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (tj6OY)
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Ever since the Obama bailout I haven’t even thought of buying a GM, let alone drive one.It’s like the company doesn’t exist when it comes to me searching for cars to purchase. . . .
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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Even if I wanted to spend the kind of ca$$$h they want for vehicles now, there are precious few I'd want. I have no need for an SUV and prefer sedans. If something happens to the current Buick and I can't find one of the last-gen LaCrosses or a good lightly-used Cadillac XTS, I'll have to go Toyota or maybe even Hyundai.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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Even if I wanted to spend the kind of ca$$$h they want for vehicles now, there are precious few I'd want. I have no need for an SUV and prefer sedans. If something happens to the current Buick and I can't find one of the last-gen LaCrosses or a good lightly-used Cadillac XTS, I'll have to go Toyota or maybe even Hyundai.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (wzUl9)
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Regarding matters automotive, the Antifa vigilantes in Minneapolis are very proud that they have put together a database of vehicles used by ICE.
The slight problem with this cunning plan is that a lot of these cars are rentals, which have been returned to the rent-a-car companies, and unsuspecting tourists and businessmen who rent these cars find themselves forced to stop by mobs blocking their cars and interrogated.
This will doubtless have wonderful effects on the already wounded Minneapolis economy.
The slight problem with this cunning plan is that a lot of these cars are rentals, which have been returned to the rent-a-car companies, and unsuspecting tourists and businessmen who rent these cars find themselves forced to stop by mobs blocking their cars and interrogated.
This will doubtless have wonderful effects on the already wounded Minneapolis economy.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (n1OCj)
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Go long on popcorn futures.
Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (FXNzP)
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GM cannot succeed by employing a start-up strategy, but it certainly can fail.
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"Not on our watch. They're Too Big To Fail!"
-- W and Obama bailing out “Government Motors" circa 2008-2009
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"Not on our watch. They're Too Big To Fail!"
-- W and Obama bailing out “Government Motors" circa 2008-2009
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (5FL4d)
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I figure there will be plenty of hedging by the auto manufacturers on EV's again... presuming the left slides into the White House.
It must drive the company executives nuts trying to plan more than a couple years down the road.
It must drive the company executives nuts trying to plan more than a couple years down the road.
Posted by: Martini Farmer at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (jtM2q)
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It's a shame to see how they have gone all-SUV, Buick anyway, and are deliberately pounding their heads against a stone wall.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:11 AM (n9ltV)
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Trump needs to say explicity; "There will be no more bailouts. Good luck!"
Posted by: Archimedes
Overruled!
-SCOTUS
Trump needs to say explicity; "There will be no more bailouts. Good luck!"
Posted by: Archimedes
Overruled!
-SCOTUS
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 20, 2026 11:11 AM (Cqx++)
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Maybe GM should hire someone who knows how to drive a car with a stickshift and three pedals.
Posted by: iamnotthekenyaninterloper at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (y9skt)
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GM has a market cap of $80B. Tesla has a market cap of $1.7T. It's not automatically a bad idea for GM to seek people from the tech/EV industry in order to make a path forward. Not defending the individual choices those don't seem good.
GM has its own history of pissing money away so looking for people from a different background doing it is pretty on brand.
GM has its own history of pissing money away so looking for people from a different background doing it is pretty on brand.
Posted by: blaster at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (NlEaG)
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Hey, Brandon Herrera might be getting a boost in his primary, though in the second most sad way.
https://tinyurl.com/249ae978
https://tinyurl.com/249ae978
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (4NO2D)
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Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Well? Are they?
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Well? Are they?
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (Riz8t)
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Buy ammo!
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
“If these corporations think that the Democrats, when they come back in power, are going to play by the old rules…they’ve got another thing coming."
“There will be an accountability agenda."
“This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget."
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
“If these corporations think that the Democrats, when they come back in power, are going to play by the old rules…they’ve got another thing coming."
“There will be an accountability agenda."
“This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (FXNzP)
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Toyota is not supposed to be bad, plus they are supposed to be working at doing a far cheaper truck. I would not mind a truck if they did not cost as much as a house cost when I was 10.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Toyota has a far cheaper truck. The Hilux. It's just not legal in the US.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Toyota has a far cheaper truck. The Hilux. It's just not legal in the US.
Posted by: I used to have a different nic at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (ExV1e)
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39 It's a shame to see how they have gone all-SUV, Buick anyway, and are deliberately pounding their heads against a stone wall.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:11 AM (n9ltV)
SUVs sell. They always have. Sit higher. Functional.
You really notice how big all the cars have gotten when you drive a 2001 Miata SE as your daily driver for 13 years.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:11 AM (n9ltV)
SUVs sell. They always have. Sit higher. Functional.
You really notice how big all the cars have gotten when you drive a 2001 Miata SE as your daily driver for 13 years.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)
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Weirdly enough Buick is poplar in China of all places. It’s seen a a premium brand over there. GM sells more Buicks in China than in N. America.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (TtdNq)
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It's a shame to see how they have gone all-SUV, Buick anyway, and are deliberately pounding their heads against a stone wall.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026
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I've read that's because of sales to China. The Chinese love Buicks, even to having their own Park Avenue model.
I'll admit the big Buick SUV, the Enclave, is good-looking inside and out.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:06 AM (wzUl9)
Buick is profitable.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026
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I've read that's because of sales to China. The Chinese love Buicks, even to having their own Park Avenue model.
I'll admit the big Buick SUV, the Enclave, is good-looking inside and out.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (wzUl9)
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Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM
Is she ashamed to fail the paper bag test?
“The thing that is not normal is for me to be attacked from the Left… I look at this specifically as a civil rights lawyer and I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM
Is she ashamed to fail the paper bag test?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (4NO2D)
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>>This will doubtless have wonderful effects on the already wounded Minneapolis economy.
They don't care. They are happy to punish car rental businesses for renting to ICE. Just look at how they are punishing local hotels - they want to not renew their liquor licenses.
Antifa/ICE protest groups are a giant destructive force. They want a revolution. Revolutions don't really care about individuals or businesses who et caught in the crossfire.
They don't care. They are happy to punish car rental businesses for renting to ICE. Just look at how they are punishing local hotels - they want to not renew their liquor licenses.
Antifa/ICE protest groups are a giant destructive force. They want a revolution. Revolutions don't really care about individuals or businesses who et caught in the crossfire.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:14 AM (tj6OY)
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Thx Buck.
The SC tariff decision is going to make the screeching left somewhat happy. Didn't kill them all but the will be lost on the sherp
The SC tariff decision is going to make the screeching left somewhat happy. Didn't kill them all but the will be lost on the sherp
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 11:14 AM (/PQmQ)
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GDP numbers out. 1.3%. Far lower than estimates.
But the interesting thing...government spending was down almost 1%. It dragged the overall number down from almost 2.3%.
Considering I think government spending should be negative rather than positive in GDP calculations, the numbers are pretty good. Not as good as everyone had hoped, but pretty good.
But the interesting thing...government spending was down almost 1%. It dragged the overall number down from almost 2.3%.
Considering I think government spending should be negative rather than positive in GDP calculations, the numbers are pretty good. Not as good as everyone had hoped, but pretty good.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (GBKbO)
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43 Hey, Brandon Herrera might be getting a boost in his primary, though in the second most sad way.
https://tinyurl.com/249ae978
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (4NO2D)
I like that they run with the: REPUBLICANS TO LOSE SEAT!!!!!!!
https://tinyurl.com/249ae978
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:12 AM (4NO2D)
I like that they run with the: REPUBLICANS TO LOSE SEAT!!!!!!!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (bss/y)
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BREAKING! Democrats are racist with a long history of racism!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (FXNzP)
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We were keen on the Dodge diesel pickups with the (built by Ford) Cummins engine. My sister did buy a newer dodge some years ago, but I just want to avoid them.
The only way I'd want to buy a newish pickup now if if DEF gets the boot and a non UWA company sells a heavy diesel pickup. People tell me todays gas engines have more power, so probably don't need a diesel for towing but I'd need to hear it from multiple people that had towed a lot with one.
The only way I'd want to buy a newish pickup now if if DEF gets the boot and a non UWA company sells a heavy diesel pickup. People tell me todays gas engines have more power, so probably don't need a diesel for towing but I'd need to hear it from multiple people that had towed a lot with one.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (vlkz/)
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It also looks like they are hiring women, which might not be a bad thing, maybe we can get some really nice car colors out of the deal, instead of white, black, and silver.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (XV/Pl)
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Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
“If these corporations think that the Democrats, when they come back in power, are going to play by the old rules…they’ve got another thing coming."
“There will be an accountability agenda."
“This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
They're going to come after all of us once they get back in power. It's going to be bad. Very bad.
“It’s not going to end well for them."
“If these corporations think that the Democrats, when they come back in power, are going to play by the old rules…they’ve got another thing coming."
“There will be an accountability agenda."
“This is not going to be an instance of forgive and forget."
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks
They're going to come after all of us once they get back in power. It's going to be bad. Very bad.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (77rzZ)
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Toyota is not supposed to be bad, plus they are supposed to be working at doing a far cheaper truck. I would not mind a truck if they did not cost as much as a house cost when I was 10.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Had to replace my old Tundra a couple ago, after an accident. Bought a new Tacoma. It's a good truck, but I tell people it's half the truck for twice the price.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Had to replace my old Tundra a couple ago, after an accident. Bought a new Tacoma. It's a good truck, but I tell people it's half the truck for twice the price.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (MZ+PY)
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Aaaaand...fuck SCOTUS.
Posted by: Mr. Peebles at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (TTUKx)
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55 BREAKING! Democrats are racist with a long history of racism!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (FXNzP)
Democrats want their slaves back!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (FXNzP)
Democrats want their slaves back!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (bss/y)
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Buck, out of curiosity, who would you like to see in the role? The c-suite game is definitely interesting, and I personally would love to peek under the tent to find out what their recruiting strategy was and who they included in their interviews. GM is very friendly with the UAW as a labor relations strategy, which brings about a whole host of issues culturally - Ford suffers from the same fate. You know who doesn’t? Tesla.
Posted by: Piper at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (Q9G/L)
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>>Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated.
Of course they are.
They only supported you when you could help stir up race drama, and now they will dump you when another approach is needed. In this case, they want to stir up religious drama.
Sucks, but that's how they roll, Jasmine.
Glad you've noticed. Now what?
Of course they are.
They only supported you when you could help stir up race drama, and now they will dump you when another approach is needed. In this case, they want to stir up religious drama.
Sucks, but that's how they roll, Jasmine.
Glad you've noticed. Now what?
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (tj6OY)
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55 BREAKING! Democrats are racist with a long history of racism!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (FXNzP)
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Crockett winning the primary with this message is going to just further enhance the incentive structure within the Democrat Party to run on racism.
Her losing by 10 points in the general won't matter.
No one will have thought she had a chance.
But going forward, it's going to be increasingly popular to accuse Democrats of racism in primary elections.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (FXNzP)
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Crockett winning the primary with this message is going to just further enhance the incentive structure within the Democrat Party to run on racism.
Her losing by 10 points in the general won't matter.
No one will have thought she had a chance.
But going forward, it's going to be increasingly popular to accuse Democrats of racism in primary elections.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (GBKbO)
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Weirdly enough Buick is poplar in China of all places. It’s seen a a premium brand over there. GM sells more Buicks in China than in N. America.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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I don't think it's weird. My Buicks have all delivered 70% of the Mercedes driving experience at 50% of the cost. I think it is a near-premium brands. (Yes, I'm biased; stipulated.)
Buick's marketing campaign of a few years back was enough to gag a maggot. "That's not a Buick!" "I don't see a Buick!" They didn't even advertise their sporty-ish Regal Turbo and the GS; nobody knew those good cars were available.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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I don't think it's weird. My Buicks have all delivered 70% of the Mercedes driving experience at 50% of the cost. I think it is a near-premium brands. (Yes, I'm biased; stipulated.)
Buick's marketing campaign of a few years back was enough to gag a maggot. "That's not a Buick!" "I don't see a Buick!" They didn't even advertise their sporty-ish Regal Turbo and the GS; nobody knew those good cars were available.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (wzUl9)
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‘ One has to wonder where $4 billion in losses came from, and where it all went. Somalia?’
I wouldn’t be surprised to find some of it actually had.
‘ One has to wonder where $4 billion in losses came from, and where it all went. Somalia?’
I wouldn’t be surprised to find some of it actually had.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (jbnUc)
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Will Stancil:
There are hundreds and hundreds of rental cars in MN now that are essentially cursed, entered into directories of ICE vehicles, and if you have the misfortune of getting one, you could be watched with suspicion, followed, whistled at. That's what the rental agency gets for helping paramilitaries!
Common now as ICE draws down in MN: observers pursue some known ICE vehicle for miles, only to discover it had been returned to the rental agency and re-rented to some poor tourist.
We clear the vehicle, but we tell them: complain to the agency they're blacklisting their cars by renting to ICE
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But it also means the folks left over are the diehards, veritable combat veterans from the siege, who are, at this point, usually pros at this. People with incredible instincts for spotting ICE, who will do combat driving to keep up, who will walk up to a car full of agents and knock on the window.
Imagine being a tourist being "pursued for miles" by "veritable combat veterans" who are engaged in "combat driving".
State and local governments will do nothing about this, of course, since they are on Antifa's side.
There are hundreds and hundreds of rental cars in MN now that are essentially cursed, entered into directories of ICE vehicles, and if you have the misfortune of getting one, you could be watched with suspicion, followed, whistled at. That's what the rental agency gets for helping paramilitaries!
Common now as ICE draws down in MN: observers pursue some known ICE vehicle for miles, only to discover it had been returned to the rental agency and re-rented to some poor tourist.
We clear the vehicle, but we tell them: complain to the agency they're blacklisting their cars by renting to ICE
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But it also means the folks left over are the diehards, veritable combat veterans from the siege, who are, at this point, usually pros at this. People with incredible instincts for spotting ICE, who will do combat driving to keep up, who will walk up to a car full of agents and knock on the window.
Imagine being a tourist being "pursued for miles" by "veritable combat veterans" who are engaged in "combat driving".
State and local governments will do nothing about this, of course, since they are on Antifa's side.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n1OCj)
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You really notice how big all the cars have gotten when you drive a 2001 Miata SE as your daily driver for 13 years.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)
Which from my perspective is wonderful. I like being comfortable on long driving trips, and big cars are simply more comfortable.
And...my big SUV gets better mileage than my first car, which was tiny in comparison!
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)
Which from my perspective is wonderful. I like being comfortable on long driving trips, and big cars are simply more comfortable.
And...my big SUV gets better mileage than my first car, which was tiny in comparison!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n9ltV)
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Had to replace my old Tundra a couple ago, after an accident. Bought a new Tacoma. It's a good truck, but I tell people it's half the truck for twice the price.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (MZ+PY)
There is a guy who lives near here (I see the truck fairly often) who is still driving an S-10. It is just ridiculous to compare it to a modern truck, size wise. But it looks useful.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (MZ+PY)
There is a guy who lives near here (I see the truck fairly often) who is still driving an S-10. It is just ridiculous to compare it to a modern truck, size wise. But it looks useful.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (bss/y)
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It also looks like they are hiring women, which might not be a bad thing, maybe we can get some really nice car colors out of the deal, instead of white, black, and silver.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Women recognize like 63,518 different colors. Could get out of control.
Posted by: Thomas Bender
Women recognize like 63,518 different colors. Could get out of control.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (77rzZ)
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Wish I had something profound to say about American economics. But I do not. I had better just listen in.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (pDt9x)
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It also looks like they are hiring women, which might not be a bad thing, maybe we can get some really nice car colors out of the deal, instead of white, black, and silver.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026
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Yes! We could use some reds, blues, and greens.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026
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Yes! We could use some reds, blues, and greens.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (wzUl9)
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>>Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
Old rules? You mean like when your guy O told the bankers he was the only one sanding between them and the pitchforks in order to get them to "take a knee" to him?
Old rules? You mean like when your guy O told the bankers he was the only one sanding between them and the pitchforks in order to get them to "take a knee" to him?
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (tj6OY)
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Claudia Gast ... its new Vice President of Strategy, Corporate Development, and Technology Partnerships. In this role she will report directly to CEO Mary Barra.
I don't see any red flags so far, this all checks out.
I don't see any red flags so far, this all checks out.
Posted by: DEI at all cost! ...mostly yours at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (IHM9O)
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It also looks like they are hiring women, which might not be a bad thing, maybe we can get some really nice car colors out of the deal, instead of white, black, and silver.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026
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And some more interior colors besides black and gray, and occasionally tan.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026
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And some more interior colors besides black and gray, and occasionally tan.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (wzUl9)
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73 >>Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
Old rules? You mean like when your guy O told the bankers he was the only one sanding between them and the pitchforks in order to get them to "take a knee" to him?
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (tj6OY)
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Oh, so the Obama faction is going to do what they did last time again?
Old rules? You mean like when your guy O told the bankers he was the only one sanding between them and the pitchforks in order to get them to "take a knee" to him?
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:18 AM (tj6OY)
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Oh, so the Obama faction is going to do what they did last time again?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
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“If these corporations think that the Democrats, when they come back in power, are going to play by the old rules…they’ve got another thing coming."
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LOL! Yes, because as everyone knows, leftists have been nothing but sweetness and light for the last 60 years. Jeeze Louise. These people are just rancid.
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LOL! Yes, because as everyone knows, leftists have been nothing but sweetness and light for the last 60 years. Jeeze Louise. These people are just rancid.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (Oj76K)
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Imagine being a tourist being "pursued for miles" by "veritable combat veterans" who are engaged in "combat driving".
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n1OCj)
Hopefully a few of those tourists beat the snot out of some of those Antifa terrorists.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n1OCj)
Hopefully a few of those tourists beat the snot out of some of those Antifa terrorists.
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (n9ltV)
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Which from my perspective is wonderful. I like being comfortable on long driving trips, and big cars are simply more comfortable.
And...my big SUV gets better mileage than my first car, which was tiny in comparison!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n9ltV)
Heh. You are not wrong. A sports car suspension is awesome... until you drive from Lexington to Louisiana in a single day. It feels like Rosie Greer has been playing bongo on your kidneys when you get out.
And...my big SUV gets better mileage than my first car, which was tiny in comparison!
Posted by: CharlieBrown'sDildo at February 20, 2026 11:17 AM (n9ltV)
Heh. You are not wrong. A sports car suspension is awesome... until you drive from Lexington to Louisiana in a single day. It feels like Rosie Greer has been playing bongo on your kidneys when you get out.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (bss/y)
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59 Toyota is not supposed to be bad, plus they are supposed to be working at doing a far cheaper truck. I would not mind a truck if they did not cost as much as a house cost when I was 10.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Had to replace my old Tundra a couple ago, after an accident. Bought a new Tacoma. It's a good truck, but I tell people it's half the truck for twice the price.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (MZ+PY)
You have the turbocharged 4 banger, yes ?? What do you think about it so far?
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:10 AM (bss/y)
Had to replace my old Tundra a couple ago, after an accident. Bought a new Tacoma. It's a good truck, but I tell people it's half the truck for twice the price.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:16 AM (MZ+PY)
You have the turbocharged 4 banger, yes ?? What do you think about it so far?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (pDt9x)
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I've got Kia and Subaru...I haven't owned a US brand in 20 years...
Had to ditch spouse's preference for Honda b/c of VA car tax...helps to prioritize best value car without best value hold when buying new cars (no, I don't want my Honda still worth a crapton 9 years in b/c I pay for that all those years)...
Had to ditch spouse's preference for Honda b/c of VA car tax...helps to prioritize best value car without best value hold when buying new cars (no, I don't want my Honda still worth a crapton 9 years in b/c I pay for that all those years)...
Posted by: Nova Local at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (tOcjL)
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Oh, so the Obama faction is going to do what they did last time again?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
This.
Oh, so the Obama faction is going to do what they did last time again?
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (GBKbO)
This.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (bss/y)
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‘ One has to wonder where $4 billion in losses came from, and where it all went. Somalia?’
I wouldn’t be surprised to find some of it actually had.
Millions of dollars in cash was flown out of the Minneapolis airport by Somalis.
Purely coincidentally, much of the airport workforce is Somali.
I wouldn’t be surprised to find some of it actually had.
Millions of dollars in cash was flown out of the Minneapolis airport by Somalis.
Purely coincidentally, much of the airport workforce is Somali.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (n1OCj)
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"Lucid Motors sells a low-volume, specialty product, specifically luxury EVs. The starting price for a Lucid is about $80,000, with sales of about 15,000 units per year. By contrast, GM sells about 3 million vehicles per year."
So in other words, GM probably turns out more defective 6.2L V8's in a month than Lucid sells cars in a year.
Maybe GM should focus on fixing their fucking engines (also including the oil pickup design flaw on the Duramax) instead of hiring EV Karens.
And Stellantis, for that matter, who is a decade+ into having Pentastars and Hemis clatter themselves apart because they keep using chinesium cam followers and shitty induction hardened cast camshafts. Though they may have figured it wasn't worth the hassle assuming they were planning to ditch both for the new I6 before their CEO got the boot.
In other news related to this and Trump's EPA/CARB/CAFE housecleaning, it's becoming VERY obvious that the super thin motor oil thing automakers jumped on for MPG gains was as much of a mistake as anyone with common sense said it was going to be. GM just had to start recommending 0w40 in the 6.2's as a bandaid because they can't get a handle on their QC and metal
So in other words, GM probably turns out more defective 6.2L V8's in a month than Lucid sells cars in a year.
Maybe GM should focus on fixing their fucking engines (also including the oil pickup design flaw on the Duramax) instead of hiring EV Karens.
And Stellantis, for that matter, who is a decade+ into having Pentastars and Hemis clatter themselves apart because they keep using chinesium cam followers and shitty induction hardened cast camshafts. Though they may have figured it wasn't worth the hassle assuming they were planning to ditch both for the new I6 before their CEO got the boot.
In other news related to this and Trump's EPA/CARB/CAFE housecleaning, it's becoming VERY obvious that the super thin motor oil thing automakers jumped on for MPG gains was as much of a mistake as anyone with common sense said it was going to be. GM just had to start recommending 0w40 in the 6.2's as a bandaid because they can't get a handle on their QC and metal
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (rYw47)
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SCOTUS shit the bed...AGAIN.
Posted by: dananjcon at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (8C1eU)
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Dems will punish anyone who worked or even wished to make America great again. They hate America. Yet people vote for them.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (Dv3i1)
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@72
>>Yes! We could use some reds, blues, and greens.
I primarily have bought blue and orange vehicles, I was in the running for a Lime Green Gladiator, but the dealer decided he wanted to add 10k in smoke to the purchase price so the deal went south.
>>Yes! We could use some reds, blues, and greens.
I primarily have bought blue and orange vehicles, I was in the running for a Lime Green Gladiator, but the dealer decided he wanted to add 10k in smoke to the purchase price so the deal went south.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (XV/Pl)
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SC rules against Trump on tariffs …
Posted by: Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (LHsLT)
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I like the story I read this AM that China invested heavily into "green energy."
No, not for domestic use: To sell to the US.
Cars, solar panels, windmills, etc.
And now ... no market.
LOL, poor thieves are sitting in shit.
Related: how insanely does the left hate America?
This much:
Trump in GA; business owner says our product sells for $150, China steals the design, sells for $90. Now they can't, thanks to you.
Response of left?
Trump supports robbing American consumers to support his big business buddies!!
No, not for domestic use: To sell to the US.
Cars, solar panels, windmills, etc.
And now ... no market.
LOL, poor thieves are sitting in shit.
Related: how insanely does the left hate America?
This much:
Trump in GA; business owner says our product sells for $150, China steals the design, sells for $90. Now they can't, thanks to you.
Response of left?
Trump supports robbing American consumers to support his big business buddies!!
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:21 AM (HXT0k)
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This might cause me to turn in my man card. I love the mustang. It has like 3 times the horsepower of the Miata. It is much more comfortable on drives.
The Miata was just more fun to drive.
The Miata was just more fun to drive.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:21 AM (bss/y)
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86 Dems will punish anyone who worked or even wished to make America great again. They hate America. Yet people vote for them.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (Dv3i1)
Lots of people hate America I think.
Posted by: Chuck Martel at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (Dv3i1)
Lots of people hate America I think.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:21 AM (pDt9x)
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"Millions of dollars in cash was flown out of the Minneapolis airport by Somalis.
Purely coincidentally, much of the airport workforce is Somali.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (n1OCj)"
The feds and customs approved that. It wasn't smuggled, they let it happen deliberately.
Go try and fly with 15k and see what happens to you.
Purely coincidentally, much of the airport workforce is Somali.
Posted by: The ARC of History! at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (n1OCj)"
The feds and customs approved that. It wasn't smuggled, they let it happen deliberately.
Go try and fly with 15k and see what happens to you.
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (rYw47)
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The got-damned Federalist Society strikes again.
Gorsuch and Barrett both Trump appointees. Un freakin' real.
Gorsuch and Barrett both Trump appointees. Un freakin' real.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (77rzZ)
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Man, why couldn't I have been part of the fuck up/move up set? Instead I was in the work hard/fucked over set.
Posted by: Very rewarding. Not. at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (TbWk/)
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Trump should just repeal the stupid Chicken Tax since it's only an LBJ Presidential EO, so that Toyota can start importing Hilux trucks again, without jumping through hoops of shipping them without beds to get through US customs. Then they had to be mated up with US-built beds.
Trump should just repeal the stupid Chicken Tax since it's only an LBJ Presidential EO, so that Toyota can start importing Hilux trucks again, without jumping through hoops of shipping them without beds to get through US customs. Then they had to be mated up with US-built beds.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (kTyBw)
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You have the turbocharged 4 banger, yes ?? What do you think about it so far?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (pDt9x)
Nope. Got the last of the V6s. It is identical in size to my old Tundra, which was a V8. The performance difference is obviously noticeable, but I didn't have a choice at the time.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (pDt9x)
Nope. Got the last of the V6s. It is identical in size to my old Tundra, which was a V8. The performance difference is obviously noticeable, but I didn't have a choice at the time.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (MZ+PY)
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This is not good. Not good at all. Markets gonna tank, traitor SCOTUS.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
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98 This is not good. Not good at all. Markets gonna tank, traitor SCOTUS.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
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Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
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Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
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98 This is not good. Not good at all. Markets gonna tank, traitor SCOTUS.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
*douses head in gasoline*
*looks for matches*
Never where you last saw them...
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (gtcuf)
*douses head in gasoline*
*looks for matches*
Never where you last saw them...
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (bss/y)
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Abortion Barbie and John Iscariot Roberts I expect this shit from, but et tu Gorsuch?
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: Washington Nearsider at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (oSeBJ)
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>>Oh, so the Obama faction is going to do what they did last time again?
Yup.
Hey, remember when Obama's goons raided Gibson guitars, prosecuted the Little Sisters of the Poor, after the GM bailout they closed the dealerships that supported GOP candidates, IRS harassment of Tea Party groups. . . ?
Rice is threatening they'll go harder?
Enact the SAVE Act now.
Yup.
Hey, remember when Obama's goons raided Gibson guitars, prosecuted the Little Sisters of the Poor, after the GM bailout they closed the dealerships that supported GOP candidates, IRS harassment of Tea Party groups. . . ?
Rice is threatening they'll go harder?
Enact the SAVE Act now.
Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (tj6OY)
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I saw this tariff ruling coming months ago.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (t+TFX)
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You really notice how big all the cars have gotten when you drive a 2001 Miata SE as your daily driver for 13 years.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)
I had no idea you were gay.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (bss/y)
I had no idea you were gay.
Posted by: NTTAWWT at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (TbWk/)
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97 You have the turbocharged 4 banger, yes ?? What do you think about it so far?
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (pDt9x)
Nope. Got the last of the V6s. It is identical in size to my old Tundra, which was a V8. The performance difference is obviously noticeable, but I didn't have a choice at the time.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (MZ+PY)
Just wondered. I bought a year old Tacoma because it had the 3.5 V6 instead of the new 4 cylinder. Thought about a Tundra but for my usage the Tacoma is fine. Nice truck. Expect to drive it forever.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:19 AM (pDt9x)
Nope. Got the last of the V6s. It is identical in size to my old Tundra, which was a V8. The performance difference is obviously noticeable, but I didn't have a choice at the time.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:22 AM (MZ+PY)
Just wondered. I bought a year old Tacoma because it had the 3.5 V6 instead of the new 4 cylinder. Thought about a Tundra but for my usage the Tacoma is fine. Nice truck. Expect to drive it forever.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (pDt9x)
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Speaking of racists . . .
Hegseth fires "trans wolf" called "Lilith Deathhowl" who was employed as teacher at Fort Bragg
. . . .
A group of military families at Fort Bragg is expressing deep concern about a teacher at their children's school who identifies as a transgender wolf. One mother said her daughter expressed fear, saying, "Mommy, I'm scared he's going to come eat me," referring to statements the teacher made about turning into a wolf at night.
Another child reportedly said, "Mommy, Ms. Roxxie says he was born in a male's body, but he's actually a woman, but he likes boys!"
Liberty Counsel is fighting to have the teacher removed, citing several names the teacher purportedly uses, including "Roxxanne Wildheart," "Kiera Blackheart," "Lilith Deathhowl," "Captain Roxxie," "Artemis Deathhowl," "savagebeastqueen" and many others.
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Our military should be a vast rainbow of a mosaic of mixed nuts! Werewolves are people too!
Hegseth fires "trans wolf" called "Lilith Deathhowl" who was employed as teacher at Fort Bragg
. . . .
A group of military families at Fort Bragg is expressing deep concern about a teacher at their children's school who identifies as a transgender wolf. One mother said her daughter expressed fear, saying, "Mommy, I'm scared he's going to come eat me," referring to statements the teacher made about turning into a wolf at night.
Another child reportedly said, "Mommy, Ms. Roxxie says he was born in a male's body, but he's actually a woman, but he likes boys!"
Liberty Counsel is fighting to have the teacher removed, citing several names the teacher purportedly uses, including "Roxxanne Wildheart," "Kiera Blackheart," "Lilith Deathhowl," "Captain Roxxie," "Artemis Deathhowl," "savagebeastqueen" and many others.
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Our military should be a vast rainbow of a mosaic of mixed nuts! Werewolves are people too!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (FXNzP)
Posted by: Aliassmithsmith at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (eIjqH)
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56 We were keen on the Dodge diesel pickups with the (built by Ford) Cummins engine. My sister did buy a newer dodge some years ago, but I just want to avoid them.
The only way I'd want to buy a newish pickup now if if DEF gets the boot and a non UWA company sells a heavy diesel pickup. People tell me todays gas engines have more power, so probably don't need a diesel for towing but I'd need to hear it from multiple people that had towed a lot with one.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (vlkz/)
Just one data point for you - I tow a 30', 7000 lb travel trailer using a Ram 1500 Hemi with a factory tow package - including a 3.92 rear end. We went from southern California to Yellowstone, across to eastern SD via the Black Hills and back via Denver and the Rockies with ease. The truck had plenty of power going up hills and the few times I tried passing anything. I kept my speed to about 60 and averaged around 12 mpg over a 4500 mile trip.
The only way I'd want to buy a newish pickup now if if DEF gets the boot and a non UWA company sells a heavy diesel pickup. People tell me todays gas engines have more power, so probably don't need a diesel for towing but I'd need to hear it from multiple people that had towed a lot with one.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 20, 2026 11:15 AM (vlkz/)
Just one data point for you - I tow a 30', 7000 lb travel trailer using a Ram 1500 Hemi with a factory tow package - including a 3.92 rear end. We went from southern California to Yellowstone, across to eastern SD via the Black Hills and back via Denver and the Rockies with ease. The truck had plenty of power going up hills and the few times I tried passing anything. I kept my speed to about 60 and averaged around 12 mpg over a 4500 mile trip.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (QGaXH)
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Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
I hope so. God I am tired of playing defense against corrupt and intransigent idiots and traitors.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
I hope so. God I am tired of playing defense against corrupt and intransigent idiots and traitors.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (t+TFX)
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SC rules against Trump on tariffs …
Posted by: Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM
Again?
Posted by: Elric The Blade at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM
Again?
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (4NO2D)
112
Fuck John Roberts.
That is all.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
I remember how, after Dobbs, lots of folks here were saying that Roberts was henceforth going to be a figurehead, and Clarence Thomas would be the real, de facto, Chief Justice.
Guess that didn't happen.
That is all.
Posted by: Washington Nearsider
I remember how, after Dobbs, lots of folks here were saying that Roberts was henceforth going to be a figurehead, and Clarence Thomas would be the real, de facto, Chief Justice.
Guess that didn't happen.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (77rzZ)
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36
‘ Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:…. I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Please, 🙏 be true.
‘ Jasmine Crockett says Democrats’ attacks on her are racially motivated:…. I see when they’re sending out ads and they’re darkening my skin.”
Please, 🙏 be true.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (jbnUc)
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GM’s Board of Directors should have...
but they didn't. I imagine their owners call the shots.
"Institutional investors own approximately 92.67% of General Motors" with the top three being the usual Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street.
but they didn't. I imagine their owners call the shots.
"Institutional investors own approximately 92.67% of General Motors" with the top three being the usual Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (oSFYW)
115
It’s the End of the World as we know it
It’s the End of the World as we know it
It’s the End of the World as we know it
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM (pDt9x)
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They're going to come after all of us once they get back in power. It's going to be bad. Very bad.
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They are coming after everyone now, when they are out of power too.
They were always going to come after everyone. That’s what they do. It’s always the same in every country. Russia, China, Germany, Korea, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Cambodia, etc etc.
Sarajevo hosted the Olympics, within a couple years the entire city was under siege. Artillery fire, snipers, the whole works.
Leftists have been laying the groundwork for war against whitey in this country for decades. Demonization of a class, religion, ethnicity, whatever, it always works the same in every country. “Otherizing” in the press, government, and academia. Sound familiar? It should.
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They are coming after everyone now, when they are out of power too.
They were always going to come after everyone. That’s what they do. It’s always the same in every country. Russia, China, Germany, Korea, Yugoslavia, Rwanda, Cambodia, etc etc.
Sarajevo hosted the Olympics, within a couple years the entire city was under siege. Artillery fire, snipers, the whole works.
Leftists have been laying the groundwork for war against whitey in this country for decades. Demonization of a class, religion, ethnicity, whatever, it always works the same in every country. “Otherizing” in the press, government, and academia. Sound familiar? It should.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (Oj76K)
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SCOTUS shit the bed...AGAIN.
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Quick read from the folks I follow:
This is a jumbled, confused, typical retard work from John Roberts that answers nothing, does nothing.
Levin notes, under what he's read, they grant Trump the right to ban the import under the emergency power but not to impose even a penny in tariffs.
So, basically, Trump will go back to anyone who wants a refund and say, "I'm retroactively banning your product. Or we can deem you paid the import penalty equal to the tariff previously paid."
PS: that Roberts wrote this sorta means this is his big "win" as author and everything else will be written by conservatives.
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Quick read from the folks I follow:
This is a jumbled, confused, typical retard work from John Roberts that answers nothing, does nothing.
Levin notes, under what he's read, they grant Trump the right to ban the import under the emergency power but not to impose even a penny in tariffs.
So, basically, Trump will go back to anyone who wants a refund and say, "I'm retroactively banning your product. Or we can deem you paid the import penalty equal to the tariff previously paid."
PS: that Roberts wrote this sorta means this is his big "win" as author and everything else will be written by conservatives.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (HXT0k)
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>>Hegseth fires "trans wolf" called "Lilith Deathhowl" who was employed as teacher at Fort Bragg
W
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Posted by: Lizzy at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (tj6OY)
119
Being that GM is mostly a Chinese company now, what difference does it make that they have losers at the helm in Detroit?
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (9s47C)
120
I had no idea you were gay.
Posted by: NTTAWWT at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (TbWk/)
Heh. British racing green with silky wood steering wheel, shifter and brake. Leather interior. Virtually bulletproof engine (worst I ever had was a coil went out when the car was about 15 years old.)
By far the most fun to drive in the twisties.
Like having a Triumph Spitfire that runs.
No shame to my game.
Posted by: NTTAWWT at February 20, 2026 11:24 AM (TbWk/)
Heh. British racing green with silky wood steering wheel, shifter and brake. Leather interior. Virtually bulletproof engine (worst I ever had was a coil went out when the car was about 15 years old.)
By far the most fun to drive in the twisties.
Like having a Triumph Spitfire that runs.
No shame to my game.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (bss/y)
121
Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
LOL! That would be great, but I haven't read the ruling- is that an option?
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
LOL! That would be great, but I haven't read the ruling- is that an option?
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (mFhj8)
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117 So, basically, Trump will go back to anyone who wants a refund and say, "I'm retroactively banning your product. Or we can deem you paid the import penalty equal to the tariff previously paid."
PS: that Roberts wrote this sorta means this is his big "win" as author and everything else will be written by conservatives.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (HXT0k)
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More importantly, it was only about his power under the IEEPA.
The president has like half a dozen other tariff authorities.
PS: that Roberts wrote this sorta means this is his big "win" as author and everything else will be written by conservatives.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:27 AM (HXT0k)
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More importantly, it was only about his power under the IEEPA.
The president has like half a dozen other tariff authorities.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (GBKbO)
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More on Ms. Deathhowl.
The letter also alleges that the teacher has involved children in his sexual fetishes by doing the following:
telling students he turns into a 'wolf' at night - his fetish animal;
directing them to howl like wolves;
requiring them to call him by some of his online wolf character names;
requiring his students to address him by inaccurate female names and pronouns;
and telling the children he is 'actually a woman' who 'likes boys.'
The letter also alleges that the teacher has involved children in his sexual fetishes by doing the following:
telling students he turns into a 'wolf' at night - his fetish animal;
directing them to howl like wolves;
requiring them to call him by some of his online wolf character names;
requiring his students to address him by inaccurate female names and pronouns;
and telling the children he is 'actually a woman' who 'likes boys.'
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (FXNzP)
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I remember how, after Dobbs, lots of folks here were saying that Roberts was henceforth going to be a figurehead, and Clarence Thomas would be the real, de facto, Chief Justice.
Guess that didn't happen.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM
Gorsuch and Barrett were the swing votes. Roberts was meaningless.
Guess that didn't happen.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:26 AM
Gorsuch and Barrett were the swing votes. Roberts was meaningless.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:30 AM (4NO2D)
125
In the preceding thread, I linked to what looks like a very good WWII movie. (#286)
I just came across this trailer for a new Peaky Blinders movie. Yeah, it looks awesome.
I may have to delay cancelling Netflix for a bit longer.
Could Hollywood be learning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcvUGs3xaDM
I just came across this trailer for a new Peaky Blinders movie. Yeah, it looks awesome.
I may have to delay cancelling Netflix for a bit longer.
Could Hollywood be learning?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcvUGs3xaDM
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:30 AM (Riz8t)
126
Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
I hope you post this on his Truth account. I assume he knows but it would be good to make sure.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
I hope you post this on his Truth account. I assume he knows but it would be good to make sure.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:30 AM (mFhj8)
127
Lots of folks have predicted that Trump will have to redo tariffs with a different mechanism cuz he used emergency powers act or something and the SCOTUS might consider that too much of a stretch. And the admin has now had plenty of time to figure out other ways to impose tarrifs.
The FNM is still strong, I am okay with SCOTUS saying there are limits on presidential power since we might get another Demonrat in the whitehouse.
The FNM is still strong, I am okay with SCOTUS saying there are limits on presidential power since we might get another Demonrat in the whitehouse.
Posted by: PaleRider at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (vlkz/)
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121 LOL! That would be great, but I haven't read the ruling- is that an option?
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (mFhj
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The admin used the IEEPA as its justification for tariffs from the start. It's probably because it gave them freedom to impose tariffs as high as possible and as fast as possible.
The Tariff Act of 1930, Section 338, caps tariff rates at 50%.
The vast majority of existing tariffs from Liberation Day are under 50%, and I think the ruling was really only directed at the 20% recipricol tariff against the whole world. So, he signs an EO outlining who gets what tariff under 50% under the Section 338 authority. For the stuff above 50% (China, mostly), he just makes it goods based rather than country based and gets those done as well.
Seriously, considering the structure of tariff authority in the US, this is a flash in the pan that will be seen as a nothing burger in no more than a month.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:28 AM (mFhj
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The admin used the IEEPA as its justification for tariffs from the start. It's probably because it gave them freedom to impose tariffs as high as possible and as fast as possible.
The Tariff Act of 1930, Section 338, caps tariff rates at 50%.
The vast majority of existing tariffs from Liberation Day are under 50%, and I think the ruling was really only directed at the 20% recipricol tariff against the whole world. So, he signs an EO outlining who gets what tariff under 50% under the Section 338 authority. For the stuff above 50% (China, mostly), he just makes it goods based rather than country based and gets those done as well.
Seriously, considering the structure of tariff authority in the US, this is a flash in the pan that will be seen as a nothing burger in no more than a month.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (GBKbO)
129
Stop putting women in charge.
Posted by: There. I typed it. at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (2Ez/1)
130
LOL. I'd pay good money to see any comments from anyone besides Jack or TJM who was blowing smoke up our ass about how great the Supreme Court was going to be.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (bss/y)
131
I hate the flat paint look that is on 90 percent of cars now. I want glossy sparkly paint back.
Posted by: nckate at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (uQzkA)
132
You really notice how big all the cars have gotten when you drive a 2001 Miata SE as your daily driver for 13 years.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
My '91 was daily for 26 years. Still drive it, but people can't even see me anymore (I'm pretending that they care to look), they're so high off the ground.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
My '91 was daily for 26 years. Still drive it, but people can't even see me anymore (I'm pretending that they care to look), they're so high off the ground.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (oSFYW)
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126 I hope you post this on his Truth account. I assume he knows but it would be good to make sure.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:30 AM (mFhj
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I hope he has a strong enough legal team who can look at tariff authority by themselves and don't need some illiterate asshole who watches too many movies to tell him that Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 exists.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:30 AM (mFhj
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I hope he has a strong enough legal team who can look at tariff authority by themselves and don't need some illiterate asshole who watches too many movies to tell him that Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 exists.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
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Roberts had his marching orders from the deep state. They knew, or believed, they could cut Trump off at the knees with this one ruling. The prospect was simply irresistible -- disable the economy and strip away Trump's best claim, the economy, going into the midterms. Barrett, Roberts' little acolyte, would of course go along. As would the weakling Kavanaugh. Gorsuch is simply a nerdy, misguided Constitutional perfectionist.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (t+TFX)
135
My '91 was daily for 26 years. Still drive it, but people can't even see me anymore (I'm pretending that they care to look), they're so high off the ground.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (oSFYW)
Yeah, thats a fun one. Marginally safer than a motorcycle.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (oSFYW)
Yeah, thats a fun one. Marginally safer than a motorcycle.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (bss/y)
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Gorsuch and Barrett were the swing votes. Roberts was meaningless.
Posted by: toby928(c)
My point being, that if Thomas really were in charge, their votes might have gone the other way.
Posted by: toby928(c)
My point being, that if Thomas really were in charge, their votes might have gone the other way.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (77rzZ)
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Just one data point for you - I tow a 30', 7000 lb travel trailer using a Ram 1500 Hemi with a factory tow package - including a 3.92 rear end. We went from southern California to Yellowstone, across to eastern SD via the Black Hills and back via Denver and the Rockies with ease. The truck had plenty of power going up hills and the few times I tried passing anything. I kept my speed to about 60 and averaged around 12 mpg over a 4500 mile trip.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (QGaXH)"
The electrically heated emissions stuff Cummins is working on might be a game-changer, especially if it cuts out a bunch of EGR nonsense.
I have a gasser myself, but the main issue between the current diesel vs gas setups (at least for GM and Ram) is up front cost/maintenance hassle for the diesel, vs high rate of lemons in the gas V8's. Tow mode in the newer trucks, especially the Rams, makes up for the lack of diesel engine braking somewhat.
The diesels can last a lot longer but you run the risk of the DPF system shitting the bed, which is 10-15k, on top of the extra 7-12k cost of the engine itself. Replacement gas V8 is 7-10k
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (QGaXH)"
The electrically heated emissions stuff Cummins is working on might be a game-changer, especially if it cuts out a bunch of EGR nonsense.
I have a gasser myself, but the main issue between the current diesel vs gas setups (at least for GM and Ram) is up front cost/maintenance hassle for the diesel, vs high rate of lemons in the gas V8's. Tow mode in the newer trucks, especially the Rams, makes up for the lack of diesel engine braking somewhat.
The diesels can last a lot longer but you run the risk of the DPF system shitting the bed, which is 10-15k, on top of the extra 7-12k cost of the engine itself. Replacement gas V8 is 7-10k
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (rYw47)
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They don't hate our money, though.
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The only reason, of course. They historically have liked the currency because of “reserve status”, de facto the only game in town. I’m not smart enough to know how that could change, but if it were to come unwound, it would be Katy bar the door, with a bath salts chaser. Yeesh.
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The only reason, of course. They historically have liked the currency because of “reserve status”, de facto the only game in town. I’m not smart enough to know how that could change, but if it were to come unwound, it would be Katy bar the door, with a bath salts chaser. Yeesh.
Posted by: Common Tater at February 20, 2026 11:33 AM (Oj76K)
139
"Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison"
What is important is young women get their blueberry smoothies. Or was that about illegal immigration? In any case, we must have national priorities.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison"
What is important is young women get their blueberry smoothies. Or was that about illegal immigration? In any case, we must have national priorities.
Posted by: Ripley at February 20, 2026 11:33 AM (GUOwU)
140
I don't want the Federalist Society anywhere near another SCOTUS nomination. Completely disqualified.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:33 AM (gtcuf)
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:33 AM (jbnUc)
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My point being, that if Thomas really were in charge, their votes might have gone the other way.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM
or not.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM
or not.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:33 AM (4NO2D)
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Just wondered. I bought a year old Tacoma because it had the 3.5 V6 instead of the new 4 cylinder. Thought about a Tundra but for my usage the Tacoma is fine. Nice truck. Expect to drive it forever.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (pDt9x)
Same. Forever, or the end of the world. Whichever comes first.
Posted by: tubal at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (pDt9x)
Same. Forever, or the end of the world. Whichever comes first.
Posted by: Ex Rex Reeder at February 20, 2026 11:34 AM (MZ+PY)
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"130 LOL. I'd pay good money to see any comments from anyone besides Jack or TJM who was blowing smoke up our ass about how great the Supreme Court was going to be.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (bs"
Wait until they put the last knife in our back over the 2A. A ruling is literally decades overdue and I guarantee you they'll fuck it up.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:31 AM (bs"
Wait until they put the last knife in our back over the 2A. A ruling is literally decades overdue and I guarantee you they'll fuck it up.
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:34 AM (rYw47)
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Barrett, Roberts' little acolyte, would of course go along. As would the weakling Kavanaugh. Gorsuch is simply a nerdy, misguided Constitutional perfectionist.
Kavanaugh dissented, and Gorsuch voted with the majority.
Kavanaugh dissented, and Gorsuch voted with the majority.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:35 AM (Riz8t)
146
I got it wrong about Kavanaugh. He voted with Alito and Thomas. Sorry, Judge.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:35 AM (t+TFX)
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Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (t+TFX)
Kavanaugh wrote the dissent, joined by Thomas & Alito.
Kavanaugh wrote the dissent, joined by Thomas & Alito.
Posted by: Nazdar at February 20, 2026 11:35 AM (NcvvS)
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146 I got it wrong about Kavanaugh. He voted with Alito and Thomas. Sorry, Judge.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:35 AM (t+TFX)
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Kav is kind of awesome, to be honest.
Posted by: Ordinary American at February 20, 2026 11:35 AM (t+TFX)
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Kav is kind of awesome, to be honest.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (GBKbO)
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$10 ten bucks from $550 is pretty damned good if you ask me.
Posted by: Joey shit for brains at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (91Fmh)
150
Horde mind...
Posted by: Nazdar at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (NcvvS)
151
One of my cars is a small ish sedan. When I drive it and I’m at a light, Im typically surrounded by SUVs and trucks. I feel like I’m in a toy car.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (TtdNq)
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Wait until they put the last knife in our back over the 2A. A ruling is literally decades overdue and I guarantee you they'll fuck it up.
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:34 AM (rYw47)
This is what I am saying. It has been a LOOOONG time (pre Obamacare tax ruling) that we have been bullish on the supreme court. We are always waiting for Roberts, Comey, Kavanagh to fuck us in the ass.
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:34 AM (rYw47)
This is what I am saying. It has been a LOOOONG time (pre Obamacare tax ruling) that we have been bullish on the supreme court. We are always waiting for Roberts, Comey, Kavanagh to fuck us in the ass.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (bss/y)
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The letter also alleges that the teacher has involved children in his sexual fetishes by doing the following
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When I was in the .mil the wives would have roasted that freak over a spit. DOD would have never hired him in the first place. Clown World
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When I was in the .mil the wives would have roasted that freak over a spit. DOD would have never hired him in the first place. Clown World
Posted by: Common Tater at February 20, 2026 11:37 AM (Oj76K)
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One of my cars is a small ish sedan. When I drive it and I’m at a light, Im typically surrounded by SUVs and trucks. I feel like I’m in a toy car.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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I feel that way now and then, and my Buick is -- by today's standards -- a big sedan.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026
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I feel that way now and then, and my Buick is -- by today's standards -- a big sedan.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:37 AM (wzUl9)
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I've got Kia and Subaru...I haven't owned a US brand in 20 years...
I've joined you. I was a Jeep fan and really wanted to get another Jeep until I kept running across a myriad of owners and former owners who got tired of the recalls, the constant repair shop visits and the depreciation.
Went with a Genesis built in SK without paying the UAW Pension Hickey, and not a victim of the MBAs overturning engineering decision after engineering decision to deliver a mediocre product.
Even Toyota has joined the enshittification with their crappy new drive trains.
I've joined you. I was a Jeep fan and really wanted to get another Jeep until I kept running across a myriad of owners and former owners who got tired of the recalls, the constant repair shop visits and the depreciation.
Went with a Genesis built in SK without paying the UAW Pension Hickey, and not a victim of the MBAs overturning engineering decision after engineering decision to deliver a mediocre product.
Even Toyota has joined the enshittification with their crappy new drive trains.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 11:37 AM (WCaCG)
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151 One of my cars is a small ish sedan. When I drive it and I’m at a light, Im typically surrounded by SUVs and trucks. I feel like I’m in a toy car.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (TtdNq)
I don't notice it as much in the Mustang.
THAT was odd. When you change cars and look at the trunk of a Mustang GT and go 'WOW- That's a huge trunk!!! I can fit anything in there!'
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:36 AM (TtdNq)
I don't notice it as much in the Mustang.
THAT was odd. When you change cars and look at the trunk of a Mustang GT and go 'WOW- That's a huge trunk!!! I can fit anything in there!'
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:38 AM (bss/y)
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I like the story I read this AM that China invested heavily into "green energy."
No, not for domestic use: To sell to the US.
Cars, solar panels, windmills, etc.
And now ... no market.
LOL, poor thieves are sitting in shit.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:21 AM (HXT0k)
I've mentioned before that I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis on yootoob. She gets a lot of things right, but she's got two great big glaring flaws.
A reflexive academic Trump-hatred where she opposes everything he does. Although, she's rather quiet about it for the most part, not frothing at the mouth like a rabid coyote.
The other thing is that she's all-in on "green energy" and thinks that ChyNah's lead in manufacturing green energy components makes them a superpower and the Wave Of The Future. She never considers the truth, that China just sees green energy as another market for their shitty industrial goods, built in factories powered almost exclusively by the dirtiest coal-fired power stations. They aren't stupid enough to actually use green energy themselves.
I like the story I read this AM that China invested heavily into "green energy."
No, not for domestic use: To sell to the US.
Cars, solar panels, windmills, etc.
And now ... no market.
LOL, poor thieves are sitting in shit.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:21 AM (HXT0k)
I've mentioned before that I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis on yootoob. She gets a lot of things right, but she's got two great big glaring flaws.
A reflexive academic Trump-hatred where she opposes everything he does. Although, she's rather quiet about it for the most part, not frothing at the mouth like a rabid coyote.
The other thing is that she's all-in on "green energy" and thinks that ChyNah's lead in manufacturing green energy components makes them a superpower and the Wave Of The Future. She never considers the truth, that China just sees green energy as another market for their shitty industrial goods, built in factories powered almost exclusively by the dirtiest coal-fired power stations. They aren't stupid enough to actually use green energy themselves.
Posted by: IllTemperedCur at February 20, 2026 11:38 AM (kTyBw)
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I appreciate the optimism shown here on this ruling. Time will tell.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:39 AM (TtdNq)
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I would really like a Jeep. I do not want to deal with all the Jeep bullshit- from either the company or the fucking retarded owners.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:39 AM (bss/y)
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The majority were virtue signaling that they FEEL that Presidents should be able to be easily checked by Congress.
The Congress that just might be impeaching Trump soon for the third time in another two year dog's breakfast.
The Congress that just might be impeaching Trump soon for the third time in another two year dog's breakfast.
Posted by: torabora at February 20, 2026 11:39 AM (91Fmh)
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 11:40 AM (1Udfd)
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I think I will have to let the markets digest all this crap. I managed to make .21% on the whipsaw but now there is no clear direction to me.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:40 AM (4NO2D)
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EVs are a loser.
Which is not to say we shouldn't be developing them for future generations, but the mass marketing is misleading, and usage by the general population is not going to happen until the tech matures into something practical.
The ICE is here to stay for a long time.
Which is not to say we shouldn't be developing them for future generations, but the mass marketing is misleading, and usage by the general population is not going to happen until the tech matures into something practical.
The ICE is here to stay for a long time.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 11:40 AM (gVUi7)
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158 I appreciate the optimism shown here on this ruling. Time will tell.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:39 AM (TtdNq)
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The ruling is bad.
Presidents get to define emergencies, and the IEEPA does give the president authority to impose tariffs. It's pretty clear in the language.
But, presidents have been given about half a dozen major authorities to impose tariffs from Congress for a century. The IEEPA is just one of the newer ones (passed in the 70s).
Congress really didn't want to vote on tariffs long before they became completely useless instead of just being mostly useless.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:39 AM (TtdNq)
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The ruling is bad.
Presidents get to define emergencies, and the IEEPA does give the president authority to impose tariffs. It's pretty clear in the language.
But, presidents have been given about half a dozen major authorities to impose tariffs from Congress for a century. The IEEPA is just one of the newer ones (passed in the 70s).
Congress really didn't want to vote on tariffs long before they became completely useless instead of just being mostly useless.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (GBKbO)
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ACB was "conservative" on exactly one issue: repealing Roe v Wade. Once that was taken care of, she went full-on Sandra Day-O'Connor. And she's going to be a thorn in our sides and a huge, huge missed opportunity for decades to come.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (gtcuf)
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Gee, why are WaPo reporters out of work?
Taking things particularly hard has been sportswriter Sally Jenkins, publishing a piece called “You Can’t Kill Swagger” in The Atlantic. “The Post Sports section is, was, no ordinary section, in heritage or in coverage,” Jenkins wrote. “It was habitually young, because it required hiring people with no sense of off-the-clockness. … The Post’s sportswriters were trained “...to regard sportswriting as merely another portal through which to report on the broadest subjects: labor issues, performance enhancement, domestic violence, racism, sexism, terrorism, global corruptions such as vote-buying in the Olympics.”
Jenkins then went over Jeff Bezos and Matt Murray, the owner and editor of the Post: “Usually, when people in an office distrust feckless leaders, ...they will subtly gear down their efforts,” Jenkins writes. “But my former colleagues do the opposite. For every half-wit decision by a poseur in a 42-long, slim-fit suit, they report even harder.
https://is.gd/XocSRA
Taking things particularly hard has been sportswriter Sally Jenkins, publishing a piece called “You Can’t Kill Swagger” in The Atlantic. “The Post Sports section is, was, no ordinary section, in heritage or in coverage,” Jenkins wrote. “It was habitually young, because it required hiring people with no sense of off-the-clockness. … The Post’s sportswriters were trained “...to regard sportswriting as merely another portal through which to report on the broadest subjects: labor issues, performance enhancement, domestic violence, racism, sexism, terrorism, global corruptions such as vote-buying in the Olympics.”
Jenkins then went over Jeff Bezos and Matt Murray, the owner and editor of the Post: “Usually, when people in an office distrust feckless leaders, ...they will subtly gear down their efforts,” Jenkins writes. “But my former colleagues do the opposite. For every half-wit decision by a poseur in a 42-long, slim-fit suit, they report even harder.
https://is.gd/XocSRA
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (Riz8t)
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The ICE is here to stay for a long time.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 11:40 AM (gVUi7)
I think Hybrids have a place.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 11:40 AM (gVUi7)
I think Hybrids have a place.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (bss/y)
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>>Kav is kind of awesome, to be honest.
I don't know about awesome, but he brings the Boof.
Also, I bet he could drum Obama in a one on one Basketball Game.
I don't know about awesome, but he brings the Boof.
Also, I bet he could drum Obama in a one on one Basketball Game.
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026 11:42 AM (1Udfd)
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ACB was "conservative" on exactly one issue: repealing Roe v Wade. Once that was taken care of, she went full-on Sandra Day-O'Connor. And she's going to be a thorn in our sides and a huge, huge missed opportunity for decades to come.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (gtcuf)
This.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:41 AM (gtcuf)
This.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:42 AM (TtdNq)
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Also, I bet he could drum Obama in a one on one Basketball Game.
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026
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Bad Bunny could drum Obama in a one on one Basketball Game.
Posted by: garrett at February 20, 2026
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Bad Bunny could drum Obama in a one on one Basketball Game.
Posted by: Wolfus Aurelius, Dreaming of Elsewhere at February 20, 2026 11:43 AM (wzUl9)
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All my GM vehicles date to before Barky O'fuckstick took over General Motors. I don't foresee me buying a new anything, anyway. The Peon Treasury is not fat enough to support me buying any new large asset that begins depreciating the second I drive it off the lot.
If you have any mechanical skills at all, there is near-infinite supply of worthy older vehicles out there that have bottomed out in their depreciation curve, which can be made into perfectly viable transportation with the addition of a some parts and some sweat equity.
If you have any mechanical skills at all, there is near-infinite supply of worthy older vehicles out there that have bottomed out in their depreciation curve, which can be made into perfectly viable transportation with the addition of a some parts and some sweat equity.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 11:43 AM (8zz6B)
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@157
>> I've mentioned before that I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis on yootoob.
She drips of leftist douchebaggerie.
And a lot of her analysis is from hindsight not from forward thinking hypothesis that is frequently wrong.
>> I've mentioned before that I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis on yootoob.
She drips of leftist douchebaggerie.
And a lot of her analysis is from hindsight not from forward thinking hypothesis that is frequently wrong.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:43 AM (XV/Pl)
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Goodness, but she think highly of herself and her presumed power. I thought Spanberger taught them not to say such things out loud.
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
https://is.gd/GzMdNo
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
https://is.gd/GzMdNo
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (Riz8t)
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For every half-wit decision by a poseur in a 42-long, slim-fit suit, they report even harder.
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"...report even harder." !?!?
Ay yi yi.
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"...report even harder." !?!?
Ay yi yi.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (mFhj8)
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Looks like Prince Andrew outsmarted us.
Prince Andrew Joins UK Muslim Rape Gang So He Can Keep Abusing Young Girls
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From the Bee.
Prince Andrew Joins UK Muslim Rape Gang So He Can Keep Abusing Young Girls
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From the Bee.
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (FXNzP)
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>> I've mentioned before that I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis on yootoob.
She drips of leftist douchebaggerie.
And a lot of her analysis is from hindsight not from forward thinking hypothesis that is frequently wrong.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:43 AM
I concur.
She drips of leftist douchebaggerie.
And a lot of her analysis is from hindsight not from forward thinking hypothesis that is frequently wrong.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:43 AM
I concur.
Posted by: toby928(c) at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (4NO2D)
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‘ Kav is kind of awesome, to be honest.’
Let’s not get carried away.
I’ll go as high as less shitty than Roberts and Barrett.
‘ Kav is kind of awesome, to be honest.’
Let’s not get carried away.
I’ll go as high as less shitty than Roberts and Barrett.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (jbnUc)
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I think Hybrids have a place.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
That's what the alternator is for! Where do I sign up for my EV subsidy backpay?
Posted by: Aetius451AD
That's what the alternator is for! Where do I sign up for my EV subsidy backpay?
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (oSFYW)
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99 Trump is going to reimpose almost all of them within a few business days under Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
Hope you are right - Hassett seems pretty confident so maybe it's a nothing-burger.
This is going to end up being a storm in a teapot.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:23 AM (GBKbO)
Hope you are right - Hassett seems pretty confident so maybe it's a nothing-burger.
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 11:46 AM (QGaXH)
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There! Wolf!
Posted by: Bertram Cabot, Jr. at February 20, 2026 11:46 AM (Cqx++)
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... nor does she bring from Lucid experience in running a profitable operation.
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I can't be the only one who read that as "... nor does she "bring lucid experience" in running a profitable operation."
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I can't be the only one who read that as "... nor does she "bring lucid experience" in running a profitable operation."
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 11:46 AM (5FL4d)
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So this Dimocrat down in Texas not only wants to capitalize on a woman's death using it as a campaign wedge but to blackmail the Republican candidate for $300K.
Typical Democrat.
Typical Democrat.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 11:47 AM (OAPjy)
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That's what the alternator is for! Where do I sign up for my EV subsidy backpay?
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (oSFYW)
Heh.
As a general curiosity, I would still like to see whether a diesel generator with electric motor set-up is more efficient than the most efficient ICE or hybrid car. I love the idea for some reason, because you get the range of a ICE but with the power take off of an electric.
But I have never seen a single company trying to do something like this outside of trains, so I am thinking it does not scale down well.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (oSFYW)
Heh.
As a general curiosity, I would still like to see whether a diesel generator with electric motor set-up is more efficient than the most efficient ICE or hybrid car. I love the idea for some reason, because you get the range of a ICE but with the power take off of an electric.
But I have never seen a single company trying to do something like this outside of trains, so I am thinking it does not scale down well.
Posted by: Aetius451AD at February 20, 2026 11:47 AM (bss/y)
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We're reporting as hard as we can!
Posted by: Feckless media members at February 20, 2026 11:47 AM (2Ez/1)
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157
‘ I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis’
I used to too but started smelling leftism.
She’s good on stuff farther back in the past though.
‘ I rather like listening to Sarah Paine's historical and strategic analysis’
I used to too but started smelling leftism.
She’s good on stuff farther back in the past though.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:47 AM (jbnUc)
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Aka: being fucking stupid. It is like everyone is just retarded these days.
Yeah, pretty much. Socially and individually we're degenerating. People can barely string coherent sentences together. Brains are being rotted by social media and AI slop. People can't think beyond whatever slogans the MSNBC tells them to repeat. Our officials have the intelligence and maturity of 12 year old middle school mean girls. Many of our cops sound like street thugs. Teachers groom kids into tranny werewolf shit instead of reading writing or 'rithmetic. High school graduates cant fucking read but get admitted to college because of the color of their skin. These are not good times.
Yeah, pretty much. Socially and individually we're degenerating. People can barely string coherent sentences together. Brains are being rotted by social media and AI slop. People can't think beyond whatever slogans the MSNBC tells them to repeat. Our officials have the intelligence and maturity of 12 year old middle school mean girls. Many of our cops sound like street thugs. Teachers groom kids into tranny werewolf shit instead of reading writing or 'rithmetic. High school graduates cant fucking read but get admitted to college because of the color of their skin. These are not good times.
Posted by: Seems contagious at February 20, 2026 11:48 AM (TbWk/)
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I hope he has a strong enough legal team who can look at tariff authority by themselves and don't need some illiterate asshole who watches too many movies to tell him that Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 exists.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
Ha. Not so illiterate -- and there's nothing wrong with belts AND suspenders! except fashion-wise of course.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:32 AM (GBKbO)
Ha. Not so illiterate -- and there's nothing wrong with belts AND suspenders! except fashion-wise of course.
Posted by: LASue at February 20, 2026 11:48 AM (mFhj8)
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This negligent oversight by the Board is a dereliction of their fiduciary duty.
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And yet, still no shareholder class action lawsuits against these #Woketopia DEI asshats?
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And yet, still no shareholder class action lawsuits against these #Woketopia DEI asshats?
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 11:49 AM (5FL4d)
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LOL, so Trump says he's going to have to "do something about the courts" in response to today's ruling.
Well?
We're waiting.
Been talking and talking for a while now--time to do.
Well?
We're waiting.
Been talking and talking for a while now--time to do.
Posted by: People's Hippo Voice at February 20, 2026 11:49 AM (HXT0k)
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165
‘ ACB was "conservative" on exactly one issue: repealing Roe v Wade. Once that was taken care of, she went full-on Sandra Day-O'Connor.’
If you told me she bases every single one of her decisions on whatever it takes not to get beat up by leftists I would believe you.
‘ ACB was "conservative" on exactly one issue: repealing Roe v Wade. Once that was taken care of, she went full-on Sandra Day-O'Connor.’
If you told me she bases every single one of her decisions on whatever it takes not to get beat up by leftists I would believe you.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:49 AM (jbnUc)
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***GM cannot succeed by employing a start-up strategy, but it certainly can fail. ***
Incorrect, my good man, GM stands for Government Motors, therefore whatever schemes they put forth are fully endorsed by the government and underwritten by you the US tax payer.
Incorrect, my good man, GM stands for Government Motors, therefore whatever schemes they put forth are fully endorsed by the government and underwritten by you the US tax payer.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 11:51 AM (OAPjy)
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@185
>>She’s good on stuff farther back in the past though.
Yes, because it's easy to see why this or that decision in the past was a bad decision, it's a lot tougher to offer cogent analysis and predictions of future outcomes.
I will grant that she has a mildly entertaining persona, largely owed to the fact that she looks like an 1920's frontier librarian.
>>She’s good on stuff farther back in the past though.
Yes, because it's easy to see why this or that decision in the past was a bad decision, it's a lot tougher to offer cogent analysis and predictions of future outcomes.
I will grant that she has a mildly entertaining persona, largely owed to the fact that she looks like an 1920's frontier librarian.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:52 AM (XV/Pl)
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Read part of the decision. Roberts wrote another cluster**k. The other justices who agreed with the holding disagreed with the reasoning. Completely ignored how payback might occur if at all. Think TJM is correct that this will be a big nothing burger in the long run. Short run political kibble for the left
Posted by: Smell the Glove at February 20, 2026 11:53 AM (/PQmQ)
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The African American running Tesla makes an announcement.Tesla will now have two divisions, just to give the people a choice. Tesla Electric and Tesla ICE, cranking out Kei trucks and vans for the domestic market, all under $17K.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 20, 2026 11:53 AM (gm9Sb)
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Weirdly enough Buick is poplar in China of all places. It’s seen a a premium brand over there. GM sells more Buicks in China than in N. America.
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (TtdNq)
Chinese could not pronounce "Oldsmobile".
Posted by: I Choose Dogs at February 20, 2026 11:13 AM (TtdNq)
Chinese could not pronounce "Oldsmobile".
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 11:54 AM (8zz6B)
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More on the tariff ruling.
Any country that agreed to specific tariffs are not affected by this ruling. It's really only about the worldwide 20% reciprocal tariff.
So, Country A got hit with the tariff, entered negotiations, and came out with a bilateral agreement for 15% or whatever?
The period they were under 20% is refundable. Everything since? Not touched by this ruling because the individual tariff agreements weren't done under the IEEPA.
"All the tariffs are gone!" is very, very wrong.
Any country that agreed to specific tariffs are not affected by this ruling. It's really only about the worldwide 20% reciprocal tariff.
So, Country A got hit with the tariff, entered negotiations, and came out with a bilateral agreement for 15% or whatever?
The period they were under 20% is refundable. Everything since? Not touched by this ruling because the individual tariff agreements weren't done under the IEEPA.
"All the tariffs are gone!" is very, very wrong.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 11:55 AM (GBKbO)
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***GM cannot succeed by employing a start-up strategy, but it certainly can fail. ***
Incorrect, my good man, GM stands for Government Motors, therefore whatever schemes they put forth are fully endorsed by the government and underwritten by you the US tax payer.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Picturre Cleavon Little holding the gun to his own head - perpetually. And the rest of us forced to take him seriously - perpetuall.
Incorrect, my good man, GM stands for Government Motors, therefore whatever schemes they put forth are fully endorsed by the government and underwritten by you the US tax payer.
Posted by: Braenyard
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Picturre Cleavon Little holding the gun to his own head - perpetually. And the rest of us forced to take him seriously - perpetuall.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 20, 2026 11:55 AM (8AONa)
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Being in the import-export biz, my office is in complete chaos right now. I'm going outside to smoke. And I don't amoke.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 11:55 AM (gtcuf)
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‘ ACB was "conservative" on exactly one issue: repealing Roe v Wade. Once that was taken care of, she went full-on Sandra Day-O'Connor.’
If you told me she bases every single one of her decisions on whatever it takes not to get beat up by leftists I would believe you.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:49 AM (jbnUc)
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"You haven't lived until you've finally been accepted at all the best cocktail parties in town, dahling ..."
If you told me she bases every single one of her decisions on whatever it takes not to get beat up by leftists I would believe you.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:49 AM (jbnUc)
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"You haven't lived until you've finally been accepted at all the best cocktail parties in town, dahling ..."
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist > Stochastic Terrorist > Statistical Miasma at February 20, 2026 11:55 AM (shv/h)
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I would really like a Jeep. I do not want to deal with all the Jeep bullshit- from either the company or the fucking retarded owners.
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Buy one pre-1984
Posted by: Aetius451AD
Buy one pre-1984
Posted by: Thomas Paine at February 20, 2026 11:56 AM (0U5gm)
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189 LOL, so Trump says he's going to have to "do something about the courts" in response to today's ruling.
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Roberts kids; Leaks to the press?
Barrett, hot skirting?
Can't embarrass KBJ but you know there's a scandal.
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Roberts kids; Leaks to the press?
Barrett, hot skirting?
Can't embarrass KBJ but you know there's a scandal.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 11:56 AM (OAPjy)
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:56 AM (XV/Pl)
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Amy Coney Island Barrett was an AWFL pick
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 11:56 AM (VE6XX)
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‘ Think TJM is correct that this will be a big nothing burger in the long run. ’
Maybe it’ll make Trump as angry at the judiciary as he should already be.
‘ Think TJM is correct that this will be a big nothing burger in the long run. ’
Maybe it’ll make Trump as angry at the judiciary as he should already be.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 11:56 AM (jbnUc)
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201 What is "hot skirting?"
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 11:57 AM (77rzZ)
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Trump should agree with the liberals and expand the number on the supreme court to 47.
Posted by: MJ at February 20, 2026 11:57 AM (XOmY9)
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173 Goodness, but she think highly of herself and her presumed power. I thought Spanberger taught them not to say such things out loud.
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
https://is.gd/GzMdNo
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (Riz8t)
"They go low, we go high."
- Moochelle
Yet another lie by a Democrat.
Susan Rice is an ultra-partisan creature. She's simply showing her spots again. Also auditioning for a top role in the next Democrat Administration. As a partisan hell-bringer who well knows the Exec Branch/DeepState power levers the White House can use. While not mentioning she'll be an Obama spy/operative.
Susan Rice offers a taste of what’s coming should the left retake power — promises Democrats will punish corporations and other institutions who have “taken a knee to Trump.”
“It’s not going to end well for them."
https://is.gd/GzMdNo
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 11:44 AM (Riz8t)
"They go low, we go high."
- Moochelle
Yet another lie by a Democrat.
Susan Rice is an ultra-partisan creature. She's simply showing her spots again. Also auditioning for a top role in the next Democrat Administration. As a partisan hell-bringer who well knows the Exec Branch/DeepState power levers the White House can use. While not mentioning she'll be an Obama spy/operative.
Posted by: Gref at February 20, 2026 11:58 AM (5rh/l)
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@206
>>Trump should agree with the liberals and expand the number on the supreme court to 47.
To be current, he needs to expand the court to 6-7.
>>Trump should agree with the liberals and expand the number on the supreme court to 47.
To be current, he needs to expand the court to 6-7.
Posted by: Thomas Bender at February 20, 2026 11:58 AM (XV/Pl)
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Wow, roughly 80 pct of Buick sales are to China.
Did not know that.
Posted by: Thomas Benderperpetually.
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That's been the case for a long time. I think it's the only reason the brand survived back when Pontiac and Olds got whacked.
Did not know that.
Posted by: Thomas Benderperpetually.
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That's been the case for a long time. I think it's the only reason the brand survived back when Pontiac and Olds got whacked.
Posted by: 2009Refugee at February 20, 2026 11:58 AM (8AONa)
Posted by: Won Hung Lo at February 20, 2026 11:58 AM (Riz8t)
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I love the medias portrayal of this ruling as a blow to Trump's "economic agenda" They are gleefully hoping for the economy to crash...
Posted by: It's me donna at February 20, 2026 11:59 AM (VE6XX)
212
Yeah, pretty much. Socially and individually we're degenerating. People can barely string coherent sentences together. Brains are being rotted by social media and AI slop. People can't think beyond whatever slogans the MSNBC tells them to repeat. Our officials have the intelligence and maturity of 12 year old middle school mean girls. Many of our cops sound like street thugs. Teachers groom kids into tranny werewolf shit instead of reading writing or 'rithmetic. High school graduates cant fucking read but get admitted to college because of the color of their skin. These are not good times.
Posted by: Seems contagious at February 20, 2026 11:48 AM (TbWk/)
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Old & Busted: "Defining Deviancy Downward."
New Hotness: "Defining Deviancy as 'Virtue'."
Posted by: Seems contagious at February 20, 2026 11:48 AM (TbWk/)
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Old & Busted: "Defining Deviancy Downward."
New Hotness: "Defining Deviancy as 'Virtue'."
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 11:59 AM (5FL4d)
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I know 1959 dollars are not comparable to 2026 dollars, but the few hundred million bucks Ford blew on the Edsel debacle seems rather quaint, considering what goes on today.
Posted by: Flaming Conflagration of Cash at February 20, 2026 11:59 AM (oftw2)
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Yeah, pretty much. Socially and individually we're degenerating. People can barely string coherent sentences together...Teachers groom kids into tranny werewolf s*** instead of reading writing or 'rithmetic. High school graduates cant f***ing read
Or post something without using profanity that adds nothing.
Or post something without using profanity that adds nothing.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (Riz8t)
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And another point of degeneracy - the abandonment of and attack on Enlightenment thinking and the philosophical underpinnings of Western civilization, such as rational inquiry, critical thinking, empiricism, and the existence of discoverable objective truth, in favor of extreme solipsism, truth-by-fiat, post-modernist nihilism, emotivism, and "my truth." This may be one of the most malignant cancers in our body politic.
Posted by: Degeneracy! Degeneracy everywhere! at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (TbWk/)
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"Institutional investors own approximately 92.67% of General Motors" with the top three being the usual Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street.
Posted by: t-bird
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Didn't Obama Zero out private GM bonds?
Posted by: t-bird
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Didn't Obama Zero out private GM bonds?
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (OAPjy)
Posted by: Bang! Ding! Ow!!!! at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (oftw2)
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In other news related to this and Trump's EPA/CARB/CAFE housecleaning, it's becoming VERY obvious that the super thin motor oil thing automakers jumped on for MPG gains was as much of a mistake as anyone with common sense said it was going to be. GM just had to start recommending 0w40 in the 6.2's as a bandaid because they can't get a handle on their QC and metal
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (rYw47)
I run 15W-40 in all my vehicles.
Posted by: heya at February 20, 2026 11:20 AM (rYw47)
I run 15W-40 in all my vehicles.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 12:02 PM (8zz6B)
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192
‘ I will grant that she has a mildly entertaining persona, largely owed to the fact that she looks like an 1920's frontier librarian.’
Do I make you horny?
‘ I will grant that she has a mildly entertaining persona, largely owed to the fact that she looks like an 1920's frontier librarian.’
Do I make you horny?
Posted by: Sarah Payne at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (jbnUc)
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Or post something without using profanity that adds nothing.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (Riz8t)
Beats posting something smugly self-righteous and condescending that adds nothing.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:01 PM (Riz8t)
Beats posting something smugly self-righteous and condescending that adds nothing.
Posted by: Go lever yourself at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (TbWk/)
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I saw Hot Skirting open for Swollen Members at Voodoo Nightclub in '01.
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (5FL4d)
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Trump should agree with the liberals and expand the number on the supreme court to 47.
A 'reform' that, instead of changing things, would cement the Supreme Court's (and all those foreign Federal District judges') power. Somehow, somewhen, he's going to smack them down. It will be enjoyable.
A 'reform' that, instead of changing things, would cement the Supreme Court's (and all those foreign Federal District judges') power. Somehow, somewhen, he's going to smack them down. It will be enjoyable.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (oSFYW)
223
Thinking a SCOTUS ruling is somehow no big deal is just wishful thinking.
I detest Barrett and Roberts with the fire of a thousand suns. Burn in hell, traitors.
I detest Barrett and Roberts with the fire of a thousand suns. Burn in hell, traitors.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (gtcuf)
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213 Our little town has a "cruise night" for classic cars and hot rods a few times a year. Somebody showed up with an Edsel wagon. I did not know they made them.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (gm9Sb)
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Trump is considering 'weeks-long campaign' in Iran that would look 'like full-fledged war' and be 'existential for the regime', with 'dramatic influence on the entire region'.
The Trump administration is considering a 'weeks-long campaign' in Iran that could look like 'full-fledged war' and prove 'existential for the regime' in a move that could have a 'dramatic influence on the entire region.'
Fears are mounting that the US could be on the brink of a major military confrontation with Iran, with sources warning that any operation would be much larger in scale than recent interventions and could begin sooner than many expect.
Insiders say a potential US strike would not resemble a limited or targeted mission but instead unfold as a sustained, weeks-long campaign that would look 'like full-fledged war.'
The operation is expected to be coordinated with Israel and would be broader in scope than last year's 12-day conflict, which escalated when the US joined Israeli efforts to destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
https://is.gd/7mvFUc
Could be true, could be a signal to the mullahs to leave while they can.
The Trump administration is considering a 'weeks-long campaign' in Iran that could look like 'full-fledged war' and prove 'existential for the regime' in a move that could have a 'dramatic influence on the entire region.'
Fears are mounting that the US could be on the brink of a major military confrontation with Iran, with sources warning that any operation would be much larger in scale than recent interventions and could begin sooner than many expect.
Insiders say a potential US strike would not resemble a limited or targeted mission but instead unfold as a sustained, weeks-long campaign that would look 'like full-fledged war.'
The operation is expected to be coordinated with Israel and would be broader in scope than last year's 12-day conflict, which escalated when the US joined Israeli efforts to destroy Iran's underground nuclear facilities.
https://is.gd/7mvFUc
Could be true, could be a signal to the mullahs to leave while they can.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (Riz8t)
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32 I never considered a GM. I gave Ford and Chrysler multiple chances, and they screwed the pooch (and me) each time. They're out of second chances.
Posted by: Archimedes
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180K on my F-150, no complaints.
Posted by: Archimedes
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180K on my F-150, no complaints.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 12:04 PM (OAPjy)
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Our military should be a vast rainbow of a mosaic of mixed nuts! Werewolves are people too!
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (FXNzP)
Firing seems so...inadequate. Got any scrap silver?
Posted by: Anonosaurus Wrecks, Damn It Feels Good to Be a Trumpster! at February 20, 2026 11:25 AM (FXNzP)
Firing seems so...inadequate. Got any scrap silver?
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 12:06 PM (8zz6B)
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 12:06 PM (OAPjy)
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Wow, roughly 80 pct of Buick sales are to China.
Did not know that.
What was Buick's version of the schoonermobile, a convertible Riviera? Would love to see one of those taking up two lanes in China.
Did not know that.
What was Buick's version of the schoonermobile, a convertible Riviera? Would love to see one of those taking up two lanes in China.
Posted by: t-bird at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (oSFYW)
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"Institutional investors own approximately 92.67% of General Motors" with the top three being the usual Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street.
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* Virtually the entire list of Fortune 500 companies, both those publicly-traded and privately-held, have entered the chat *
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* Virtually the entire list of Fortune 500 companies, both those publicly-traded and privately-held, have entered the chat *
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (5FL4d)
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Edsels weren't bad cars, at all. The styling was off-putting to some people, and there really wasn't room to edge in another brand between Ford, Mercury and Lincoln at the top.
Posted by: Sloan Ladder Envy at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (oftw2)
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>>>Cadirrac is light out!
Posted by: Won Hung Lo
>We have laser surgery to correct your vision problem.
Posted by: Won Hung Lo
>We have laser surgery to correct your vision problem.
Posted by: Rev. Wishbone at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (gVUi7)
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Though there is likely going to be a thread on this latest treachery and abomination by the SCOTUS
This will, in all likeliness, be a trillion dollar shit show because the fraud in trying to resolve the refunds given that there is no process or organization established to validate claims and issue refunds - this will be like The Trillion Dollar Covid Sweepstakes International Give-Away.
Go long on MB selling their inventory of G Wagons.
This will, in all likeliness, be a trillion dollar shit show because the fraud in trying to resolve the refunds given that there is no process or organization established to validate claims and issue refunds - this will be like The Trillion Dollar Covid Sweepstakes International Give-Away.
Go long on MB selling their inventory of G Wagons.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (pUU4E)
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223 Thinking a SCOTUS ruling is somehow no big deal is just wishful thinking.
I detest Barrett and Roberts with the fire of a thousand suns. Burn in hell, traitors.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (gtcuf)
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Not understanding the scope of the ruling is not a huge surprise.
It's amazing how few of the tariffs are actually affected by the ruling.
I detest Barrett and Roberts with the fire of a thousand suns. Burn in hell, traitors.
Posted by: Delurker at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (gtcuf)
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Not understanding the scope of the ruling is not a huge surprise.
It's amazing how few of the tariffs are actually affected by the ruling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (GBKbO)
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199
‘ You haven't lived until you've finally been accepted at all the best cocktail parties in town, dahling’
God I wish someone would take a firehose to that rat’s nest known as DC and watch them scatter.
‘ You haven't lived until you've finally been accepted at all the best cocktail parties in town, dahling’
God I wish someone would take a firehose to that rat’s nest known as DC and watch them scatter.
Posted by: Dr. Claw at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (jbnUc)
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233 Though there is likely going to be a thread on this latest treachery and abomination by the SCOTUS
This will, in all likeliness, be a trillion dollar shit show because the fraud in trying to resolve the refunds given that there is no process or organization established to validate claims and issue refunds - this will be like The Trillion Dollar Covid Sweepstakes International Give-Away.
Go long on MB selling their inventory of G Wagons.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (pUU4E)
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Nope.
Only affects those tariffs under IEEPA authority. Most of the tariffs since Liberation Day are under different authorities.
This will, in all likeliness, be a trillion dollar shit show because the fraud in trying to resolve the refunds given that there is no process or organization established to validate claims and issue refunds - this will be like The Trillion Dollar Covid Sweepstakes International Give-Away.
Go long on MB selling their inventory of G Wagons.
Posted by: Unknown Drip Under Pressure at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (pUU4E)
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Nope.
Only affects those tariffs under IEEPA authority. Most of the tariffs since Liberation Day are under different authorities.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (GBKbO)
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PONTIAC: Poor Old Ninny Thinks It's A Cadillac.
Posted by: It's a classic at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (2Ez/1)
238
"Insiders Say," this and that about what Trump(!) will do.
Posted by: davidt at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (Q+gd/)
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I think I understand why Trump won: the Left wants to be able to say “ we tried your way and it didn’t work. Now, we will try it our way”.
A giant wave looks impressive as it comes ashore but it does end as froth.
There is a lot of noise from the usual seagulls, but for the sharks and eagles, nothing has changed.
A giant wave looks impressive as it comes ashore but it does end as froth.
There is a lot of noise from the usual seagulls, but for the sharks and eagles, nothing has changed.
Posted by: Accomack at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (GbONR)
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God I wish someone would take a firehose to that rat’s nest known as DC and watch them scatter.
Clearly you haven't been paying attention.
Clearly you haven't been paying attention.
Posted by: Tsewer Tsunami at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (Riz8t)
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There was a full-range of Edsel Wagons, much like the Ford Country Squire, Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon line-up. I would love to have one.
Posted by: Ford the Wagon Master at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (oftw2)
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Not understanding the scope of the ruling is not a huge surprise.
It's amazing how few of the tariffs are actually affected by the ruling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (GBKbO)
What is a little odd, to me, is china is one of the few affected. Which no one dem or rep had a problem with.
It's amazing how few of the tariffs are actually affected by the ruling.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 12:08 PM (GBKbO)
What is a little odd, to me, is china is one of the few affected. Which no one dem or rep had a problem with.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (MGB5H)
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Trump should agree with the liberals and expand the number on the supreme court to 47.
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With 19-year-old rock-ribbed Charlie Kirk-type conservatives.
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With 19-year-old rock-ribbed Charlie Kirk-type conservatives.
Posted by: ShainS -- Algorithmic Racist, Semantic Ablationist, and Systematic Lobotomist at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (5FL4d)
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226 180K on my F-150, no complaints.
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 12:04 PM (OAPjy)
$180K is a lot of money to spend on a truck.....
Posted by: Braenyard - some Absent Friends are more equal than others _ at February 20, 2026 12:04 PM (OAPjy)
$180K is a lot of money to spend on a truck.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 12:11 PM (QGaXH)
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With 19-year-old rock-ribbed Charlie Kirk-type conservatives.
Posted by: ShainS -
Associate justice Blade, perhaps.
Posted by: ShainS -
Associate justice Blade, perhaps.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 20, 2026 12:11 PM (MGB5H)
Posted by: Semi-Literate Thug at February 20, 2026 12:12 PM (azNOR)
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237 PONTIAC: Poor Old Ninny Thinks It's A Cadillac.
Posted by: It's a classic
There's a black ob/gyn doc here locally that drives a 48 Pontiac. It's a nice car.
Posted by: It's a classic
There's a black ob/gyn doc here locally that drives a 48 Pontiac. It's a nice car.
Posted by: Pre Wide Trac at February 20, 2026 12:12 PM (oftw2)
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U nas yest' NOOD. Tariffs.
Posted by: Bulg at February 20, 2026 12:13 PM (77rzZ)
Posted by: Commissar of plenty and festive little hats at February 20, 2026 12:13 PM (Kt19C)
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Chevrolet El Morroco. Kind of a contract job, stuff added to a Bel Air to make it competitive to a low end Caddy.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 20, 2026 12:14 PM (gm9Sb)
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242
What is a little odd, to me, is china is one of the few affected. Which no one dem or rep had a problem with.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (MGB5H)
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Because of the percentages on those tariffs.
What is a little odd, to me, is china is one of the few affected. Which no one dem or rep had a problem with.
Posted by: BruceWayne at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (MGB5H)
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Because of the percentages on those tariffs.
Posted by: TheJamesMadison, discovering British horror with Hammer Films at February 20, 2026 12:14 PM (GBKbO)
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237 PONTIAC: Poor Old Ninny Thinks It's A Cadillac.
Posted by: It's a classic at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (2Ez/1)
One of the benefits of living in an ice-free climate - you occasionally see things like an original mid-50s' Pontiac sedan, appeared to be an unrestored survivor, sitting in the grocery store parking lot. It was gone by the time I came back out.....
Posted by: It's a classic at February 20, 2026 12:09 PM (2Ez/1)
One of the benefits of living in an ice-free climate - you occasionally see things like an original mid-50s' Pontiac sedan, appeared to be an unrestored survivor, sitting in the grocery store parking lot. It was gone by the time I came back out.....
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 12:15 PM (QGaXH)
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It would be best to bring in a “car guy” - someone who appreciates automobiles and car culture. Or perhaps an engineer who has experience in production, and appreciates the long term benefits of using quality parts and builds reliability into the product lines.
At best, GM is promoting someone who knows what doesn’t work, and steers them away from the pitfalls of unbridled automation. At least they aren’t promoting an accountant, who uses cheap parts to “save” $100,000 on a production run that will later cost 10x that much in premature failures and reputation damage.
At best, GM is promoting someone who knows what doesn’t work, and steers them away from the pitfalls of unbridled automation. At least they aren’t promoting an accountant, who uses cheap parts to “save” $100,000 on a production run that will later cost 10x that much in premature failures and reputation damage.
Posted by: Advo at February 20, 2026 12:16 PM (jO4mz)
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231 Edsels weren't bad cars, at all. The styling was off-putting to some people, and there really wasn't room to edge in another brand between Ford, Mercury and Lincoln at the top.
Posted by: Sloan Ladder Envy at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (oftw2)
I thought they had quality problems.....in addition to an unfortunate resemblance to certain....erm....uh...female....gulp......parts...
Posted by: Sloan Ladder Envy at February 20, 2026 12:07 PM (oftw2)
I thought they had quality problems.....in addition to an unfortunate resemblance to certain....erm....uh...female....gulp......parts...
Posted by: Anonymous Rogue in Kalifornistan (ARiK) at February 20, 2026 12:18 PM (QGaXH)
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https://is.gd/7mvFUc
Could be true, could be a signal to the mullahs to leave while they can.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (Riz8t)
Lot of redundancy there,
Lot of redundancy there.
Lot of redundancy there.
Could be true, could be a signal to the mullahs to leave while they can.
Posted by: Archimedes at February 20, 2026 12:03 PM (Riz8t)
Lot of redundancy there,
Lot of redundancy there.
Lot of redundancy there.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 12:18 PM (8zz6B)
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There was a full-range of Edsel Wagons, much like the Ford Country Squire, Country Sedan, Ranch Wagon line-up. I would love to have one.
Posted by: Ford the Wagon Master at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (oftw2)
There were a few Edsel trucks, too. Very few, but they did exist.
Posted by: Ford the Wagon Master at February 20, 2026 12:10 PM (oftw2)
There were a few Edsel trucks, too. Very few, but they did exist.
Posted by: Alberta Oil Peon at February 20, 2026 12:20 PM (8zz6B)
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194 The African American running Tesla makes an announcement.Tesla will now have two divisions, just to give the people a choice. Tesla Electric and Tesla ICE, cranking out Kei trucks and vans for the domestic market, all under $17K.
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 20, 2026 11:53 AM (gm9Sb)
Well, there is a new top contender for my next vehicle, and I don't even know looks or specs yet!
Posted by: bill in arkansas, not gonna comply with nuttin, waiting for the 0300 knock on the door at February 20, 2026 11:53 AM (gm9Sb)
Well, there is a new top contender for my next vehicle, and I don't even know looks or specs yet!
Posted by: SciVo at February 20, 2026 12:33 PM (Sy6m/)
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the stock market is up due to the weak Q4 GDP, 1.4%, which portends Fed rate cuts once Powell's term is over.
Posted by: proudvastrightwingguy at February 20, 2026 12:40 PM (MNCvZ)
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