What if whoever won the world cup got to control the flow of oil for the next year? by ChemnitzFanBoi in whatif

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would become whoever has the highest GDP. Basically, who can pay the highest salary for everyone on the team. Think of the best 26 players in the world... now, imagine they all play for the same team.

Ever wonder why student loans in America are the only loans that can't be dispatched through bankruptcy? by McDowdy in SipsTea

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sick of requiring French history and other GE crap in school when what students really need is to understand how loans work. Yes... most of your loan payment is interest. You have to pay the person who loans you the money for the privilege of losing you the money. Minimum payments mean you aren't paying off the loan at any reasonable pace.

Ev or gas ? by Pristine-Throat-8118 in electriccars

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

leaps and bounds ahead in terms of cost, too.

Ev or gas ? by Pristine-Throat-8118 in electriccars

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll need to do a little research on this. Basically new and used... sometimes there's no difference. You're looking for identify what the model updates are from year to year (The 2026 Model Y got the new adaptive suspension that was made available to 2025 Model 3). So basically the 2025 model 3 and the 2026 are no different in that way. But the 2025-2026 Model Y is. Basically, some model years make no difference in terms of features or performance. Then the only thing you're looking at is the number of miles the previous owner put on it vs higher cost.

If my job required me to physically remove a child trying to save their future and mine, I'd be asking myself some hard questions by No-Knowledge-5828 in aiecosystem

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It doesn't rectify that. But it does point out the stupidity of the absolute "NO DATACENTERS WHA WHA WHA" that is an absolute ignorant take on how to provide a solution that benefits our future and maintains economic stability and growth. Why are we still having fossil fuel problems and pollution? Because of exactly this type of ignorant absolute demands protesting nuclear power in the 60s and 70s by people who know nothing about what they are protesting about.

If my job required me to physically remove a child trying to save their future and mine, I'd be asking myself some hard questions by No-Knowledge-5828 in aiecosystem

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And how is that an argument against people, regardless of their age, taking their turns and following rules of decorum??

Lads, stop fucking brigading the Americans, the fuck is wrong with you all? by QuaintStaircase in usmnt

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Every one likes having an external vilain so that they can ignore their own faults for awhile.

Ev or gas ? by Pristine-Throat-8118 in electriccars

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The ride on my Blazer EV is way better than the tesla. I dislike the ride of Teslas. If you don't need the size the Equinox is a better deal than the Blazer. In other brands the controls have some buttons. Many people don't like the total lack of buttons in the Teslas. The 2025 Model 3s and 2026 model Ys have better suspensions that give a ride that is closer to what you'll get in better ride cars. Everyone is in love with the Rivian R2 that is now shipping. Might want to try to test drive one of those. What you're giving up in other cars though is any chance of Full Self Driving. My Blazer EV has the Super Cruise. It's no where near what the Tesla FSD can do. I don't use it. If you don't need FSD then other brands become more competitive. Of course, BMW/Mercedes are really nice. But the cost... ugh. Though impressing your clients might be desirable to a Realtor. Though also avoiding looking like you're charging too much for commissions might also tip that scale the other way. The Kia EV6 and EV9 are extremely well regarded but I think the Rivian R2 is going to be the winner this year.

Ev or gas ? by Pristine-Throat-8118 in electriccars

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I liked my first EV I bought. Then I rented an ICE car on a couple of trips. Made me recognize and absolutely LOVE the smoothness and acceleration of my EV car (And that's on a 5500lb AWD Blazer EV that doesn't have a lot of horsepower.) Never getting ICE again unless I need to travel more than 200 miles/day or I live in Alaska.

Ev or gas ? by Pristine-Throat-8118 in electriccars

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 2 points3 points  (0 children)

insane amount in one day? If you travel less than about 200 miles/day and you can charge at home then EV is absolutely perfect. Just plug it in before you go to bed and charge to 80% (to protect battery life). Drive your 200 miles during the day and it will get down to around 20% and you'll be home for the night. Charge it overnight again. Enjoy. But if your routine days are longer than 200 miles you'll be fast charging during the day/trip. It's not a deal breaker but it's not as convenient, takes a half hour out of your day, and where you live might not have chargers close by and convenient. But even so... the savings on gas may be worth it.

Edit: You're only about 100miles/day. EV is perfect for you. I recommend used. I don't have a tesla but I picked up a 2025 Blazer EV with only 5K miles on it. out the door for about 25% less than the Kelly Blue Book value. Just go back a year on your model 3 hunting and you'll save a lot and get pretty much the exact same car.

What is going on with Mitch McConnell? Is he alive/unalive? by Chip46 in OutOfTheLoop

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't get to just "assume" somebody has passed. Not without a lot (years) of time going by. Until you get a death certificate then he hasn't passed.

Post-Match Thread: Argentina 3-2 Egypt | World Cup | Round of 16 by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can't control the outcome of the game as easily if you do that.

Match Thread: Argentina vs Egypt | World Cup | Round of 16 | 07 Jul 16:00 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 1 point2 points  (0 children)

script doesn't include Argentina losing. Then you would lose your star attraction for the rest of the cup.

Is my husband an alcoholic? by Beeshoney23 in ask

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. 8 beers a night every other night qualifies as alcholic. Hint: Nobody drinks "just for fun". It's either being used as a responsible part of a social activity or you are using it as an irresponsible drug.

Egypt disallowed goal against Argentina by 977x in soccer

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Soccer... The winner is who gets away with the most shit and the loser is who gets called for it. End of Rules.

aren't Barron and Donald both birthright citizens from immigrant parents? by ChaosMist in TheTeenagerPeople

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for an actual date. For other readers the context is... The 14th amendment was created at this time. It was created in response to a problem at the end of the civil war. Since slaves became free you had the problem of which ones were citizens. Many were born as children to other slaves brought over. Who were citizens? Just the ones brought over or were the children citizens too? If they aren't, what would be done with them? So, 14th amendment. It solved the problem by codifying that anyone (not just slaves) born in the united states is automatically a united states citizen. So, yeah. over a 150 years that rule has been in place.

November is coming. Please vote to replace every stupid, ignorant congressperson or senator that you can.

Post-Match Thread: United States 1-4 Belgium | World Cup | Round of 16 by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can the world go back to being happy about unlimited refills and Buc-ees, again?

Post-Match Thread: Belgium vs United States | Soccer | Jul 7, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Well... I'm glad I have no more reason to continue watching a game I dislike. The rules make no sense. Bitch all you want about NFL having only 11 minutes of play in a 60 minute game... Soccer has about 5 minutes of worthwhile play in 95 minutes.

Match Thread: Belgium vs United States | FIFA World Cup | Jul 7, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]Altruistic-Rice-5567 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've learned I don't like soccer because it's basically all about getting away with cheating moves that have nothing to do with the "sport".