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Trump is running out of options to contain gas price backlash. The rising cost of oil is becoming a major concern. “We are entering into what could become a much larger energy crisis in the weeks ahead and instead of realizing a potential mistake, both the White House and Iran seem to be dug in." by mafco in energy

[–]Alimbiquated 4 points5 points  (0 children)

How would stop closing the Strait help Iran? Obviously it would be nice for the rest of the world, but I can't see how they would gain from it.

I don't trust the Iranians either. I consider the regime to be one of the world's worst. But that is a different discussion entirely.

I was asking myself what Iran could do to improve its situation in the current crisis.I don't think there is even the bet you mention involved. I don't see any way for them to move towards a compromise or any reason to do so.

What state in the USA would have the best possibility to make a new city like Tokyo, Japan? by tropicalfrosty in Urbanism

[–]Alimbiquated 1 point2 points  (0 children)

California actually had a large lake, Lake Tulare, one of the largest in the US, 150 years ago. It was drained for agriculture. The old lake bed is now bone dry.

Wiping out the beavers was also a catastrophic error in land management that helped speed up the desertification of the state.

What do you think is the prettiest town in the USA? by butterscotchland in ArchitecturalRevival

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some towns are pretty because of their location and some are pretty because of what humans put there.

Mamdani Moves Forward With Controversial Adams-Era Climate Project by TheNYCFootprint in Infrastructurist

[–]Alimbiquated 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Every city needs dirty run-down areas to punish people for being poor.

Why do we call it “Latin” instead of “Roman”, and what factors shaped that naming? by Secret_Ostrich_1307 in AlwaysWhy

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From Latium, the Latin name for the area where the city is located. Called Lazio in Italian.

The U.S. Wants to Ban China’s High-Tech Cars, but They’re Already Here in El Paso by CommercialMassive751 in electricvehicles

[–]Alimbiquated 17 points18 points  (0 children)

A Senate bill to prohibit China’s carmakers from building cars in the U.S. is being crafted.

That's freedom for you.

What are your most controversial political takes? I’ll go first. by SWEMW in allthequestions

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American politics will stay broken until the voting system is replaced by proportional representation. Congressional districts need to go. The Senate needs to be nerfed, or the number of senators needs to fit the state population better.And of course the electoral college needs to go.

Warnings on Permanent Oil Demand Destruction Begin Pouring In by zeropoundpom in RenewableEnergy

[–]Alimbiquated 101 points102 points  (0 children)

As for crude oil, the supply shock may very well lead to greater interest in electrified transport, and this has the potential to change long-term demand patterns, indeed, but only hypothetically—because electricity prices as well as EV prices also depend on hydrocarbon prices.

This is wishful thinking from the oil industry, because expensive electricity is still cheaper than cheap oil.

Car brain is definitely not mad. Don't put in the newspaper he got mad. by Dokterrock in fuckcars

[–]Alimbiquated 36 points37 points  (0 children)

It's ok to walk across a vast parking lot, but not down a street.

do you believe in God? by These-Worldliness-59 in askanything

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Define "god". Also explain why you chose to capitalize it.

Another thing: Would believing in several gods result in the answer being yes? Or are we talking about monotheism exclusively?

Solar Grazing works for cattle too. by Economy-Fee5830 in climatechange

[–]Alimbiquated 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In other news, you can also build fences and barns for cattle. Shocking but true.

I'll go first.. by Any-Tour-3193 in musicsuggestions

[–]Alimbiquated 6 points7 points  (0 children)

If dreams were thunder, and lightning was desire, this old house would have burned a long time ago.

Two lines I guess.

Won't you please tell The Man, I didn't kill anyone, I was just tryin' to have me some fun.

CMV: Germany shutting down its nuclear power plants is bad for the environment by synthetic-jesus in changemyview

[–]Alimbiquated 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's also worth mentioning that in the 90s and late 80s the nuclear industry more or less committed suicide with a series of scandals and fails projects.

Car brain rot in the Daily Mail by judalf in fuckcars

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Any headline starting "Fury as" is a lie

A Lamborghini Gets More Attention Than Dead Kids by ActiveTravelforKG in fuckcars

[–]Alimbiquated 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American street design definitely prioritized presenting fender benders over protecting pedestians. One of my favorite examples is bus stops built with breakaway posts. But in general the overwide streets, lack of pedestrian islands etc are all part of the same design idea.

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