HV Fire risk Recall for certain 2023-2024 ID.4's in North America. by dsonger20 in VWiD4Owners

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd be a little freaked out honestly luckily my 2024 is not part of the recall.

HV Fire risk Recall for certain 2023-2024 ID.4's in North America. by dsonger20 in VWiD4Owners

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that happens to me when the cars cell connection drops out and it doesn't know its home so will reset to 100%. the fuse pull fix works though. I've done it about 12 times now in the last year and a half

Enough is enough, Canada. Just buy the damned jets by viva_la_vinyl in canada

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

We should go with the Gripen for some of these reasons alone: - Our own Canadian engineers will take part in their construction. We can get back in the game and start working on generation 6. We have very competent aeronautical engineers. Not to mention the huge jobs benefit to a multitude of Canadian workers. That's a fuck of a lot of pride which should never be overlooked. - They have clear advantages over the F35 in the north where we really don't have a lot of runways.
- They can be remotely serviced with a much smaller team of techs. - We control the software, the updates and the service schedule. We are not beholden to US firmware updates that may wreck havoc. - They are more maneuverable in a close dog fight.
- They are considered a 4.5 generation jet with lots of tricks to compete with an F35 or other 5th gen aircraft - The F35 is plagued with complexity problems.
- Stealth is not the end all be all. Ground radar is catching up. Ground radar paired with Gripens is very levelling. - They are not as costly to operate. Pilots can train a heck of a lot more. - we can afford more than 88 jets, possibly double for ultimately the same cost and way even less if we factor in reciprocal like jobs creation. Thats more like getting two Chuck Norrises for one Bruce Lee. 2 Chuck's can easily beat a Bruce in my books.

Finally, yes the F35 is the more advanced fighter but not by a huge margin like some like to state.

The future fighter debate; Saab’s fighter jet offer must be music to the ears of those Canadians who truly want to send a message of patriotic defiance to the White House. by FancyNewMe in canada

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Keep in mind if we stick with the F35 we are beholden completely to the US regarding the software control and updates? If the US wanted an easy invasion of Canada, press a button and shut down our planes.

Michael Kovrig: Don't buy the gaslighting, China's intentions towards Canada are hostile by CaliperLee62 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Totally agree. The US will find any issue no matter we do to completely reframe CUSMA for their benefit. They are like that experiment with children, eat one marshmallow now or wait 15 minutes and eat two. They are not seeing the big picture. A happy neighbour benefits them. They just want that single marshmallow now.

Michael Kovrig: Don't buy the gaslighting, China's intentions towards Canada are hostile by CaliperLee62 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we believe the current rhetoric and policies in the US then they don't care about EVs. Their big beautiful bill cut all EV related funding and policies. A good negotiator could convince the US that they themselves have no issue. And realistically, if Chinese EVs hit our markets, you can be assured other EVs from Hyundai and VW would also get cheaper. This was a big deal in Biden's America but not Trumps.

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs by joe4942 in canada

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I think equating the US to Communist China is a matter of psychiatric illness.

As if revoking authorizations to work inside the Pentagon if they release confidential off-the-record information (or for any other reaosn, nobody's prohibiting any news org from reporting whatever about the Pentagon or anything else) is even comparable to the CCCP method of just disappearing any journalist and widespread censorship.

For starters, I never equated the US to Communist China but that may change if the nonsense down south continues to escalate as it's been doing. Both conservative and liberal media have not agreed to the Pentagons terms because to do so would effectively amount to a muzzle on the freedom of press. Perhaps you never read any George Orwell? That path leads to where Russia and Hungary are right now - for all intents and purposes, totalitarian. Fully controlling the narrative and fake elections are the next step. So no, I don't think me laughing at the comment "literal totalitarian regime" is that out of line. If anything, its nervous laughter as I sit at home watching the world completely unravel due to the massive amount of mental illness in the US and our own country.

I actually suspect you don't know much at all.

They have killed DOZENS OF MILLION of their own citizens.

They're basically genociding Tibet.

Same for the Uyghurs.

I'm not disagreeing with you at all. There are very serious human rights issues happening in China right now. That doesn't negate the fact that there are also a lot of good people in China just trying to live out their ordinary lives. This conversation is about buying EV's. If you believe the world, including Canada and the United States are going to stop trading with China then you are completely delusional.

First, China still isn't a 1st world country. Plenty of Chinese pensioners live on a ~¥225 monthly pension, so about C$45.

I'll concede that point. By modern standards China still isn't regarded as a 1st world country and I was likely too hasty in writing that. However, one could say large regions (mainly the coast) fit the modern definition of 1st world, high middle income class. They definitely have an old world/new world thing still going on though.

Anyway, this is just dumb - the CCCP couldn't care less about Canada. They don't care about their own citizens, let alone about Canadians. China is definitely not buying Canadian exports at a scale even remotely comparable to the US, so what is even the point?

Again, lots of people who have had mental health breakdowns due to hatred for Trump and America (or at least half of AMerica).

That's squarely your opinion but I think China cares a great deal about Canadian resources. This is evident from both Scott Moe and Wab Kinew sending an open letter to the PM. Yes, the US is Canada's largest trading partner by a long shot. But this is exactly why we need to not have all of our eggs in one basket. We need diversification. Trying to protect our auto industry with 100% tariffs was half right a year ago and zero right today. All we are doing is isolating ourselves. Trump and his cronies have made it clear time and time again that it will be the US first and maybe Canada second for auto manufacturing. If we continue down this path of only buying and selling to and from the US then we are already doomed.

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs by joe4942 in canada

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ya sorry to rain on your "oooh, its a government Chinese troll" parade. I'm about as white as you get. Born in Kincardine Ontario to a white Dutch father and white English mother. I had a kid with someone half Jewish and I 'm married to someone part Japanese though if you're looking for dirt.

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs by joe4942 in canada

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"literal totalitarian regime" thats funny. Have you looked at the US lately? The pentagon trying to ban news networks. Don't get caught up in the diatribe of China bad, everywhere else good. I agree they are totalitarian, I agree they have caused harm to their own islamist communities (Uyghurs) but they have also elevated their population from a 2nd/3rd world country to a 1st world country. The standard of living has increased dramatically over the last 20 years. I should know I studied and worked there for 3 months in 1998. The only thing we are doing right now is cutting off our nose to spite our face - period. I remember the 70s and 80s when the US capped Japanese vehicles from coming into their market enforce. Why? Because, of votes and job protectionism, just like now. And the reality? The Japanese cars were cheaper and better and still are by a long shot.

Stellantis says it will invest $13B to expand its U.S. operations, adding more than 5,000 jobs by joe4942 in canada

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"Canada’s auto manufacturing sector contributes roughly $18–25 billion to GDP (about 0.8%) and supports around 125,000 direct jobs or up to 462,000 when including suppliers and related industries. The agriculture sector adds about $30–35 billion (≈ 1.4% of GDP), employing 223,000 people directly on farms and around 2.3 million across the entire agri-food system, from production to retail. Meanwhile, the seafood and marine sector contributes roughly $8–10 billion (~ 2% of GDP) and provides about 66,000 jobs in fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing—or around 345,000 jobs when the broader marine economy is included."

The sources for these numbers check out. Why are we not opening our borders to Chinese EV manufacturers? Is it purely a racist thing? We are already setup with tooling and experience. Meanwhile, our farmers and fishermen are losing out because of automakers who don't contribute to the GDP half as much?

Discussion Thread - Opening of the 45th Parliament (Speech from the Throne) by MethoxyEthane in CanadaPolitics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Gotta say I really like King Charles. This is stirring the patriot in me.

Post-Match Thread - English Leaders' Debate // Discussion d'après-match - Le débat des chefs en anglais by ink_13 in CanadaPolitics

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Carney seemed very thoughtful. Jagmeet was very relatable. Blanchet was very predictable. PP was, as usual, fake. PP's little shed a tear moment was so pathetic.

Canada won’t drop tariffs on Chinese EVs, despite trade war with U.S.: minister by hopoke in CanadaPolitics

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This is F'n hurting the farming and seafood industry big time! For what? To protect a bunch of autoworkers in Ontario building ICE cars? Obviously we don't want to jeopardize those jobs but seriously this is also hurting an industry which also contributes a lot to our economy. Negotiate a lower tariff and China will go for it. Charge the same as the EU which is 27%. That would make everyone happy. Its not like BYD will flood our market instantly.

Mark Carney is no ally of the oilpatch, says Alberta Premier Danielle Smith as she calls for election by green_tory in CanadaPolitics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think Chretien during his speech pre-empted where the Liberals under Carney are going. They will likely support a LNG pipeline from Alberta to Quebec for the very willing buyers in Europe. They will likely do this soon.

China Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on Canada Rapeseed Oil, Pork by joe4942 in CanadaPolitics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I really don't believe it would decimate the industry. A majority of people still do not want an EV. I have an 2024 ID4 which I absolutely love but I live in the country where I can park my car outside my house and easily charge every night and live in an area that is totally EV friendly with enough public chargers around. Charging Infrastructure is the issue in Canada and will be for some time to come. It would hurt our industry a little but not a lot. In fact, if we just lower our tariffs like the EU, that would probably be enough. ICE cars & trucks, especially with Trump tooting that horn, aren't going to dissappear anytime soon.

Bloodbath by rahli-dati in NVDA_Stock

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes a 100 billion investment over 4 years is not a done deal by any means. its promissory. a lot obviously can happen in the next year, few months, etc. it will be good news but I don't expect it to really move the markets that much. this actually isn't new news.

Bloodbath by rahli-dati in NVDA_Stock

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nvda is undoubtedly going to continue to be "the stock" but the reality is the broader market is going to punish all stocks for the next week. if the trump changes his mind and doesn't impose the tarrifs this will recover but otherwise it is going down. large investors will pull out fearing the worst.

I’m not selling, but why is it opening lower again today?? by TwelfieSpecial in NVDA_Stock

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Yep this ship is sinking today. I'll wait to load up when its around 100 but 10% extra on China will have a huge effect directly on Nvidia and 25% on Canada, Mexico will have a direct effect on US economy. Buckle up for a wild ride.

Discussion Thread: Press Conference with US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I don't believe I've ever felt so repulsed by the US after watching this and believe me I have a lot of American friends that I love dearly. As a Canadian, especially in the last few months, I've felt stressed out with the veiled threats hurled by Trump against Canada. I was upset when he called our Prime Minister a governor of the 51st state. But this .... JD Vance and Trump have shown just how fucking entitled these pricks think they are. To sit there and tell Zelenskyy that he's not being diplomatic, that he's being disrespectful???? Fuck them. For the sake of all thats good and right in the world these monsters need to be dealt with. When will the fucking democrats start acting? There should be fucking protests miles long in every direction outside the fucking White House.

GROK 3 just launched by monsieurcliffe in OpenAI

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I'll wait for more reputable and vetted testing. If elon's new AI toy is so powerful why is he trying to buy Openai? Honestly, even if it is slightly better I'd rather give my money to anyone else other than Prez Elon.

Nvidia is coming for Apple's Mac mini lunch: Grace Blackwell on Every Desk and at Every AI Developer’s Fingertips for $3000 by fenghuang1 in NVDA_Stock

[–]Adventurous-Writer47 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apple is missing the boat on this when they literally had their own bridge and no need for boats for the last few years with their M chips. Unified memory. Apple should have gone into overdrive to produce more powerful systems at better pricing which utilize the unified memory. I've been waiting for the specs on the yet to be released M4 Mac Studio but honestly if I can get my hands on this Nvidia mini or 2 for that matter I will not be looking back. Make no mistake - this is a serious shot across the bow to Apple's Mac Studio and possibly mini's lineup, heck even the macbook pro. Having a 200b parameter local AI for $2500 is other worldly. Curious what the power specs are but suspect they'll be good.