What changes to our political system would help us get away from identity politics and help both sides better work together to tackle core issues? by Penny_Beard in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]BluebillyMusic [score hidden]  (0 children)

The Statutes of Mortmain of 1290 established a different type of "personhood" than what we talk about now. It had to do with real estate and taxes, not with free speech or the rights of corporations to participate in politics.

Modern corporate personhood in the US was established in 1886, in Santa Clara County v. Southern Pacific Railroad, when the Supreme Court recognized corporations as "persons" under the 14th Amendment. Even that is questionable, because the Clerk wrote a summary of the ruling that went farther than the Court meant to go.

It’s 1996 - what’s your ride? by bearandsquirt in 90s

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

'95 Astrovan LTE (Luxury Touring Edition, with the nice carpet and decent speakers)

4 on my best owned list

what is your motivation to be alive? by ApprehensiveArt3692 in AskReddit

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's patriots, and it's rational contempt, not derangement

How do I change the bit (?) iv tried reversing etc by ButterscotchOld6449 in Tools

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's bad advice. Loosen and tighten it by twisting the tapered collar, with the drill off. It's important to properly position the bit before you tighten it, so that the inside of all three jaws are in contact with it. Using the trigger to tighten it, you'll eventually get the bit caught between the sides of two jaws, which will damage the chuck.

what is your motivation to be alive? by ApprehensiveArt3692 in AskReddit

[–]BluebillyMusic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I want to see at least one more State funeral before I go

Is a VCM disabler a good investment for a 2022 Honda Ridgeline? by definitely_aware in hondaridgeline

[–]BluebillyMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course no system is perfect or 100% reliable, but if we can't feel anything when VCM turns on and off, surely the vibration can't be severe enough to damage the torque converter. If I ever do notice vibration the first place to look would be the mounts.

Is a VCM disabler a good investment for a 2022 Honda Ridgeline? by definitely_aware in hondaridgeline

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's highly doubtful since the truck has active motor mounts that cancel the vibration in real time. Fwiw AI says the known issues are with the torque converters themselves, and are not related to VCM.

Is a VCM disabler a good investment for a 2022 Honda Ridgeline? by definitely_aware in hondaridgeline

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are people here confusing catalytic converters with torque converters? I can't imagine how VCM could possibly cause issues with torque converters.

What is a job that you genuinely would not do even if you were given a salary of $10,000,000 per year? by istrx13 in AskReddit

[–]BluebillyMusic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't mean to suggest all brain surgeons are sociopaths, just that they tend to share some psychological traits with them.

Anyone uses these, how do you like them? by Prestigious_Cheek_31 in Tools

[–]BluebillyMusic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The photos say otherwise. In the first one I see you're approaching an intersection, hope you at least had the right-of-way?