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Oh yeah, of course, they've got to feel pain, and I'm all for that. That's a given which should go without saying. But I'm also suggesting we "shape the battlefield" or "condition them" so they're more amenable to the idea when each of them gets burned. And it will. And God help them when it does. Repeating the word "corruption" a) is fucking true, b) has no ideology, c) plants the idea, and d) will be fertile fucking ground. Even the non-evil numbskulls of the bunch will get it. Shit, the idea that everything is fucking corrupt is what actually brought down the Iron Curtain.
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It always boils down to corruption in some form or fashion. If sanity is ever going to prevail, "corruption, corruption, corruption" has to be the leading message to the masses...on repeat and ad nauseum. There's nothing ideological about it, and everyone "gets it" on a gut level, so the head-in-the-sand independents, low-information voters, and the conscientious conservative crowds could, theoretically, eventually comprehend what the fuck is going on if hammered home consistently and constantly.
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Oh man, our ol' boy @Earl Haffler had better hope the regime doesn't cut this program (https://www.nadtc.org/). Otherwise, how the hell is he supposed to get his checks all the way up in Nacogdoches?
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Given how pathetic and outdated your "meme game" is (Rosie O'Donnell, really? as if she were somehow some sort of an au courant liberal avatar), my guess is you're getting mighty close to retirement age, that is, if you haven't already surpassed it. So, yeah, you would know all about social security, old man. You'd better pray the senile senior citizen whose dick you're sucking on doesn't take it away soon.
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Just came to post this. It took a little longer than usual because I wanted to find one where the guy looked like BurntEyes. This one's a reasonable facsimile.
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Musk forced to halt Cybertruck deliveries as parts fall off Elon Musk’s Tesla has been forced to halt sales of its electric Cybertruck pickup amid mounting concern about metal panels falling off the supposedly indestructible vehicles. Customers posting on the Cybertruck Owners Club website – as well as on Mr Musk’s own X, formerly Twitter – said they had been told by agents that deliveries were on hold. Electric vehicle-enthusiast website Electrek said the decision was taken amid increasing instances of trim and panels “flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck.” https://archive.is/c7G59 Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won’t buy a Tesla car A survey of over 100,000 Germans revealed that 94% won’t buy a Tesla vehicle. It doesn’t bode well for the automaker, whose sales had already been falling off a cliff in the important European market. In 2024, Tesla saw a 41% reduction in sales in Germany compared to 2023 despite EV sales surging 27% during the year. This has already raised red flags about Tesla’s future in Germany, but it is nothing compared to Tesla’s performance so far in 2025. Tesla’s sales were down 70% in the first two months of 2025, and again, that’s compared to its already poor performance in 2024. https://electrek.co/2025/03/14/tesla-is-done-in-germany-94-say-they-wont-buy-a-tesla-car/
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I harangued the staff of my State Rep, my State Senator, and my U.S. Rep late Friday afternoon. It felt so good to unload on them, I'm pretty sure I'm going to make it a weekly thing to call just before 5 pm while they're getting ready to leave the office for the weekend.
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Elon Musk: Nazi traitor piece of shit [Confirmed]
bolverk replied to MaybeACoordinator's topic in Daily Texan
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Don't mind statsman over there chugging the copium to assuage his guilty conscience. He's found a single data point on which to hang all excuses and rationalizations for our cheeky and "childish" shenanigans, so he started posting in the thread again last week when he learned that Euros are still buying a lot of Russian gas because, you see, the regime couldn't possibly be behaving in a way that seriously undermines our status as the leader of the Free World, which we've held for at least the last 80 years. This is all just fun and games, though. I can't believe people actually Krasnov's trivial teasing of our allies so seriously.
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Elon Musk: Nazi traitor piece of shit [Confirmed]
bolverk replied to MaybeACoordinator's topic in Daily Texan
From the article: Electric vehicle-enthusiast website Electrek said the decision was taken amid increasing instances of trim and panels “flying off the supposedly ‘bulletproof’ electric truck.” One such problem is afflicting the pickup’s cantrail, a decorative trim part that follows the edge of the Cybertruck’s roof from back to front. The latest development adds to a litany of build-quality issues with the pickup, which entered production in 2023. While Tesla has made great play of the Cybertruck’s ultra-high, stainless-steel exoskeleton in reducing chips, most of the visible panels are attached rather than being part of a combined body and chassis as they would be in a traditional car design. Tesla has had to issue a number of recall orders for the Cybertruck, including one last year that concerned the detachment of a cosmetic exterior panel glued on to the vehicle. Owners have reported that the issue is more acute in cold-weather conditions, suggesting that the low temperatures may be affecting the adhesive used. Had to look up what a cantrail was; looks to be this bit: -
Papers, please. Surly thread of deportation cruelty dominance
bolverk replied to Captainant's topic in Daily Texan
Yet another German citizen, in addition to the other two from the story above: US resident ‘violently interrogated’ on way home from Luxembourg Fabian Schmidt, a permanent resident in the US since 2008, was detained after returning from the Grand Duchy, his mother has said A green card holder living in the US for almost two decades was detained by American immigration authorities and “violently interrogated” after returning from Luxembourg, his mother has said. Fabian Schmidt, a German citizen and green card holder living in New Hampshire, was detained at Logan International Airport in Boston over a week ago on his return from Luxembourg, Newsweek reported on Saturday. The 34-year-old electrical engineer has been living in the USA since 2007 and has held a permanent residence permit since 2008. On his return to the USA, Schmidt was told by officials from the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) that his green card had been “flagged”. He was reportedly questioned intensively for several hours without being told why. His mother told Newsweek that her son was “violently interrogated” by two officers, stripped naked, placed under a cold shower and pressured to surrender his green card. Schmidt was deprived of sleep, food and water - as well as his prescribed medication for anxiety and depression, according to the news report. He eventually collapsed and was admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was diagnosed with the flu. The US CBP denied the allegations, with assistant commissioner of public affairs Hilton Beckham telling Newsweek: “These claims are blatantly false with respect to CBP.” Schmidt was later transferred to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) regional headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, and then to the Donald W. Wyatt prison in Rhode Island, where he remains at the time of writing. His family, including his partner and their eight-year-old daughter, both US citizens, have reportedly not received an explanation. They state that Schmidt’s green card was recently renewed and that he has no outstanding legal issues. His partner is working with a lawyer and the German consulate to secure his release on bail. Schmidt has a minor criminal record, with one charge of marijuana possession of less than 30 grams, dropped in 2015, and one charge of drink-driving dating back more than ten years ago, which has since been settled. According to legal experts, green card holders can be deported for certain offences, even if they are minor or time-barred. However, Schmidt's case appears to be extreme and raises questions about the treatment of legal residents in the US. -
Guys, we're going to have to put a pause on the trade wars, deportations, threats on neighbors, playing golf, etc., for a short while later today. Krasnov has a board meeting to attend. Trump will attend today's Kennedy Center board meeting as its new chair
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From the DPS website: https://www.dps.texas.gov/section/driver-license/apply-texas-driver-license Step 1. Gather the Required Documentation: Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Presence (if not a U.S. Citizen) Proof of Texas Residency Proof of Identity Social Security Number Evidence of current Texas Vehicle Registration for each vehicle you own. Visit Texas Vehicle Registration website for more information. Proof of vehicle registration applies to new residents who are surrendering an out-of-state driver license only. Proof of Insurance for each vehicle you own or a statement affirming you do not own a vehicle. Impact Texas Driver (ITD) certificate, if you will be taking a driving test for the issuance of your driver license. The certificate must be dates within 90 days for your driving skills test. A six-hour adult Driver Education course, if you are 18 through 24 years of age and applying for your first Texas driver license. This requirement is waived for new residents 18 or older who are surrendering a valid, unexpired driver license from another state. (No driver education requirements for ages 25 and older)
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You don't have to be a citizen to get a driver's license, or at least you used not to have to. Now, I'm unclear.
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Quite the conundrum, ain't it? It's almost as if they want to prevent a lot of Texas citizens from voting by a) creating an elaborately Byzantine process and b) intimidating the shit out of our darker-hued neighbors.
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Kinda telling that it proposes to move TPWD's historic sites to the General Land Office instead of the Texas Historic Commission.
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35 Nations Back Peacekeeping Mission in Ukraine British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced plans to deploy a peacekeeping contingent of approximately 10,000 troops to Ukraine, according to The Times. Senior government sources confirmed that Starmer had secured the support of a significantly larger coalition than the three countries that initially proposed sending ground forces. About 35 countries have agreed to provide weapons and support for the peacekeeping operation in Ukraine. The proposed contingent is expected to be primarily composed of British and French troops. A government source stated that preparations are already in an advanced stage but declined to disclose specifics due to the risk of sensitive information leaking to Russia. Military officials estimate that the total force could exceed 10,000 troops, with about 35 countries pledging to provide weapons, logistics, and intelligence support for the mission, referred to as a “stretching force.” The force is intended to serve as a deterrent against future Russian aggression in the event of a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Following a conference call with 29 world leaders, Starmer confirmed that a meeting of military commanders will be held in London this week as the peacekeeping plans enter the “operational phase.” At a press conference, Prime Minister Starmer called for “immediate global action,” emphasizing the need for peace efforts and additional sanctions against Russia. He reported that during a recent conversation between French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, new commitments were made on peacekeeping initiatives and sanctions enforcement against Russia. Rejecting Putin’s “yes, but” approach to the ceasefire proposed by Kyiv, Starmer stressed that the Russian leader would have to sit down at the negotiating table “sooner or later.” “Sooner or later, Putin will have to come to the table. So this is the moment. Let the guns fall silent, let the barbaric attacks on Ukraine once and for all stop, and agree to a ceasefire now,” he stated. In late February, reports indicated that Britain was prepared to send both ground and air components to Ukraine as part of its expanded military commitment.
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Elon Musk: Nazi traitor piece of shit [Confirmed]
bolverk replied to MaybeACoordinator's topic in Daily Texan
Tesla is done in Germany: 94% say they won’t buy a Tesla car A survey of over 100,000 Germans revealed that 94% won’t buy a Tesla vehicle. It doesn’t bode well for the automaker, whose sales had already been falling off a cliff in the important European market. In 2024, Tesla saw a 41% reduction in sales in Germany compared to 2023 despite EV sales surging 27% during the year. This has already raised red flags about Tesla’s future in Germany, but it is nothing compared to Tesla’s performance so far in 2025. Tesla’s sales were down 70% in the first two months of 2025, and again, that’s compared to its already poor performance in 2024. There are many factors at play, including increased EV competition and the Model Y changeover, but in recent months, industry experts have attributed Tesla’s decline in the country to Germans being upset with Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s meddling in local elections and promoting the far-right AfD party. Musk is currently under probe in Europe for his political meddling, and his reputation has crashed in Germany after a couple of Seig Heil salutes at Trump’s inauguration and several questionable posts promoting fascist and Nazi ideologies, like this one yesterday: This does not help Tesla’s prospects in Europe, particularly Germany. Only 20% of voters sided with AfD, and Tesla shouldn’t necessarily count on them being potential customers. AfD has been staunchly against Tesla and even ran ads like this: Now, a new survey of 100,000 Germans by T-Online about Tesla showed that only 3% of respondents would consider buying a Tesla vehicle: It’s a rejection that couldn’t be clearer: More than 94 percent of t-online readers say they won’t buy a Tesla again. Only three percent said they would still consider a car from the former electric pioneer. Around 100,000 readers voted—a record turnout. The message is clear: Germans are turning their backs on Tesla. Those are impressive results, and they explain Tesla’s current sales in Germany. Some Tesla shareholders hope that the new version of the Model Y will help reverse the trend, but those poll results don’t look good. Furthermore, Tesla’s Model 3 sales are also crashing in Germany, which suggests that Model Y is not the only problem. Electrek’s Take Those results are wild. We are back to like 2015 Tesla when no one knew or cared about the company. Now, everyone knows about it, but no one wants to touch it. Fortunately, it is coming at a time when there are plenty of other EV options, and it looks like the EV transition is going to continue in Germany, just without Tesla. With these results, I’m starting to think that Tesla is going to have to scale back in Germany. -
America's Foreign Policy & Other Shit Going On Around the World thread
bolverk replied to bolverk's topic in Cloak Room
Nuuk's population is not quite 20,000. What share of the town's population do y'all think this is? https://www.reddit.com/r/europe/comments/1jd8r59/antitrump_demonstration_in_nuuk_greenland/?sort=old -
2021 - Is inflation finally back in the conversation?
bolverk replied to Reagan1k's topic in Business and Markets
Smells like a recipe for stagflation. Tariffs on lumber and appliances set stage for higher costs on new homes and remodeling projects Shopping for a new home? Ready to renovate your kitchen or install a new deck? You’ll be paying more to do so. The Trump administration’s tariffs on imported goods from Canada, Mexico and China — some already in place, others set to take effect in a few weeks — are already driving up the cost of building materials used in new residential construction and home remodeling projects. The tariffs are projected to raise the costs that go into building a single-family home in the U.S. by $7,500 to $10,000, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Such costs are typically passed along to the homebuyer in the form of higher prices, which could hurt demand at a time when the U.S. housing market remains in a slump and many builders are having to offer buyers costly incentives to drum up sales. We Buy Houses in San Francisco, which purchases foreclosed homes and then typically renovates and sells them, is increasing prices on its refurbished properties between 7% and 12%. That’s even after saving $52,000 in costs by stockpiling 62% more Canadian lumber than usual. “The uncertainty of how long these tariffs will continue has been the most challenging aspect of our planning,” said CEO Mamta Saini. Bad timing for builders The timing of the tariffs couldn’t be worse for homebuilders and the home remodeling industry, as this is typically the busiest time of year for home sales. The prospect of a trade war has roiled the stock market and stoked worries about the economy, which could lead many would-be homebuyers to remain on the sidelines. “Rising costs due to tariffs on imports will leave builders with few options,” said Danielle Hale, chief economist at Realtor.com. “They can choose to pass higher costs along to consumers, which will mean higher home prices, or try to use less of these materials, which will mean smaller homes.” Prices for building materials, including lumber, have been rising, even though the White House has delayed its tariffs rollout on some products. Lumber futures jumped to $658.71 per thousand board feet on March 4, reaching their highest level in more than two years. The increase is already inflating costs for construction projects. Dana Schnipper, a partner at building materials supplier JC Ryan in Farmingdale, New York, sourced wooden doors and frames for an apartment complex in Nassau County from a company in Canada that cost less than the American equivalent. Half the job has already been supplied. But once the tariff goes into effect it will be applied to the remaining $75,000, adding $19,000 to the at-cost total. Once JC Ryan applies its mark up, that means the customer will owe $30,000 more than originally planned, Schnipper said. He also expects the tariffs will give American manufacturers cover to raise prices on steel components. “These prices will never come down,” Schnipper said. “Whatever is going to happen, these things will be sticky and hopefully we’re good enough as a small business, that we can absorb some of that. We can’t certainly absorb all of it, so I don’t know. It’s going to be an interesting couple of months.” Sidestepping the tariffs by using an alternative to imported building materials isn’t always an option. Bar Zakheim, owner of Better Place Design & Build, a contracting business in San Diego that specializes in building accessible dwelling units, or ADUs, said Canada remains the best source for lumber. By sticking with imported lumber, Zakheim had to raise his prices about 15% compared with a year ago. He also has 8% fewer jobs lined up compared with last year. “I’m not about to go out of business, but it’s looking to be a slow, expensive year for us,” he said. Tariffs rollercoaster On March 6, the Trump administration announced a one-month delay on its 25% tariffs on certain imports from Mexico and Canada, including softwood lumber. Tariffs of 20% on imports from China are already in effect. A 25% tariff on steel and aluminum imports — 50% on those from Canada — kicked in on March 12. Tariffs on Mexican and Canadian goods slated to go into effect next month will raise the cost of imported construction materials by more than $3 billion, according to the NAHB. Those price hikes would be in addition to a 14.5% tariff on Canadian lumber previously imposed by the U.S., ratcheting up tariffs on Canadian lumber to 39.5%. On Air Force One, President Donald Trump said he was pushing forward with his plans for tariffs on April 2 despite recent disruption in the stock market and nervousness about the economic impact. “April 2 is a liberating day for our country,” he said. “We’re getting back some of the wealth that very, very foolish presidents gave away because they had no clue what they were doing.” Building materials costs overall are already up 34% since December 2020, according to the NAHB. Builders depend on raw materials, appliances and many other components produced abroad. About 7.3% of all products used in single-family home and apartment building construction are imported. Of those, nearly a quarter come from Canada and Mexico, according to the NAHB. Both nations also account for 70% of the imports of two key home construction materials: lumber and gypsum. Canadian lumber is used in everything from framing to cabinetry and furniture. Mexican gypsum is used to make drywall. Beyond raw materials, refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners and an array of other home components are manufactured in Mexico and China, which is also a key source of steel and aluminum. The tariffs will mean higher prices for home improvement shoppers, said Dent Johnson, president of True Value Hardware, which operates more than 4,000 independently owned hardware stores. “The reality is that many products on the shelves of your local hardware store will eventually be affected,” he said in a statement emailed to The Associated Press. Chilling effect Confusion over the timing and scope of the tariffs, and their impact on the economy, could have a bigger chilling effect on the new-home market than higher prices. “If consumers can’t plan, if builders can’t plan, it gets very difficult to know how to price product because you don’t know what price you need to move it,” said Carl Reichardt, a homebuilding analyst at BTIG. “If people are worried about their jobs, worried about the future, it’s very difficult to make the decision to buy a new home, whatever the price.” The uncertainty created by the Trump administration’s tariffs policy will probably result in increased volatility for home sales and new home construction this year, said Robert Dietz, the NAHB’s chief economist. Still, because it can take several months for a home to be built, the larger impact of from building materials costs are going to happen “down the road,” Dietz said. The impact tariffs are having on consumers is already evident at Slutsky Lumber in Ellenville, N.Y. “There are not as many people getting ready for spring like they usually are,” said co-owner Jonathan Falcon. “It seems like people are just cutting back on spending.” Falcon also worries that smaller businesses like his will have a tough time absorbing the impact of the tariffs. “This is just like another thing that’s going to be harder for small lumber yards to handle than the big guys and just sort of keep driving businesses like us to not make it,” he said.
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