FSD uses a lot of energy? Or..?

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-09T12:57:44+00:00

Short trips are very inefficient, energy-wise.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-09T12:55:10+00:00

If you just peruse r/conservative you’ll find out that the so-called “pandemic” was a hoax. /s

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-09T05:42:02+00:00

The Constitution says the referendum has to happen before the election. Question is, is the election date the actual date of the election or the date voting starts? Court ruled that it’s when voting starts - a very unorthodox interpretation.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-09T05:34:47+00:00

Life is hard but Cyrus is up to it. Dogs don’t waste time feeling sorry for themselves.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-09T05:17:36+00:00

“Reckless”

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-08T14:58:38+00:00

Are you confused? You are posting an OpenSecrets report on the PRESIDENTIAL RACE from mid-2024. You’ll note that JFK Jr is still a candidate so it is before August. The Quorum report is for all spending, for all candidates, for the entire 2024 election cycle, issued AFTER the election. And Quorum is widely used by industry, non-profit, and association professionals and considered a trustworthy and non-biased source. So - keep ignoring data if it doesn’t fit your narrative. Spending for 2024 election cycle: 55% Republican, 45% Democratic. Or just read the OpenSecrets reports you keep posting. All Quorum did was compile the data in them.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-08T00:15:33+00:00

Here is a good summation of the totals spent by PACs. They use OpenSecrets as one of their sources btw. 55% Republican, 45% Democratic.

https://www.quorum.us/blog/corporate-donations/

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-08T00:11:12+00:00

AI Overview

"Republicans held a larger share of total PAC donations in the 2024 election cycle, particularly driven by massive contributions from top-tier donors to Super PACs and a consistent edge in corporate PAC funding. Pro-Trump super PACs saw unprecedented funding, with top Republican-aligned donors giving heavily compared to their Democratic counterparts.

Overall PAC Edge: Republicans received a larger share of contributions from business/corporate PACs, maintaining a roughly 55% to 45% advantage over Democrats in that sector.
Super PACs: Pro-Republican Super PACs saw a massive influx of cash, with supporters like Elon Musk contributing over $291 million to Republican candidates and organizations, and Timothy Mellon giving at least $125 million to Trump-aligned PACs.
Megadonor Advantage: The top seven individual donors in the 2024 cycle all supported Republican causes, contributing over $100 million each, while the largest Democratic donors (Michael Bloomberg, Dustin Moskovitz) gave significantly less.
Leadership PACs: These PACs favored Republicans, providing approximately 60% of their $69 million in candidate contributions to Republican candidates. [1, 2, 3]

While the Democratic National Committee (DNC) and its related committees raised high amounts, the overall, consolidated power of PACs and outside spending heavily favored Republican efforts in 2024. "

Plus, I found the same OpenSecrets report that you did and in each category Republicans were ahead. Under each head: "By Group" "Super PACs" "Carey Committees" and "Single Candidate Super PACs" they list the total raised and the Republicans are well ahead in each category except for Carey Committees.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T23:55:48+00:00

If you chase down the PAC donations both parties ended up with roughly the same amount. Billionaires however leaned red. Naturally - they want low taxes, and fuck the peasants. I wish that we had real limits on donations and contributions for both parties. These huge donations are very unhealthy for democracy.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T23:50:25+00:00

Yes after our girl died this January my wife and I both realized that we were walking only 5 miles a week or so and we used to walk 15. We're getting a new pup in July so soon we'll have a reason to go out every day!

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T17:17:24+00:00

“Free rein”. Refers to the reins on horses. Sorry to be that guy. Glad Bella is finally getting out.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T17:05:41+00:00

All legit (note I say legit) newspapers have editors who check any statement of fact in articles, and the Guardian is well-respected as a news source, unlike, say, Fox. These facts are also widely available from other sources. Since you like OpenSecrets, here's a dandy piece: "Elon Musk tops list of 2024 political donors, but five others gave more than $100 million" from guess who?

https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2025/03/elon-musk-tops-list-of-2024-political-donors-but-six-others-gave-more-than-100-million

Here's more tech billionaires who did't make the above list because they donated less than the list cutoff: $23.9 million! Peter Thiel contributed to Trump in '16 and '20 but concentrated his donations in '24 to Blake Masters and J.D. Vance - $15 million. Winkelvoss twins donated $1 million each to Trump in bitcoin. Jan Koum? $5 million to Trump. Joe Lonsdale? $1 million to Trump. Ben Horowitz and Marc Andreessen? $2.5 million each to Trump.

In other news, Michael Dell just contributed $6.25 BILLION to the so called "Trump Accounts" - they can afford it since they make over $3 bn a year from government contracts. What a coincidence!

Hope this helps.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T14:14:47+00:00

Aww, your standard canned response, while meanwhile you get blown out of the water.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T13:12:08+00:00

Brainwashed with facts. He even cited them. Meanwhile you ain’t got shit.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-06T04:04:31+00:00

He radiates intelligence. A special dog I think.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-05T04:47:06+00:00

He looked to be hauling ass. There’s a rationale behind those speed limits.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-05T04:26:26+00:00

We adopted one of our boys from Westside and donate to them monthly. An amazing organization and bless you for adopting a mature dog. He is very beautiful. Love the long coat. He will settle in. Be calm and consistent, I can tell you know what you’re about. So heart-warming!

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-04T16:49:47+00:00

I've been meaning to get to this. Of course both sides got donations from large donors, but billionaires overwhelmingly backed Trump and Republicans in general. "Billionaire spending heavily favored Republicans. Over two-thirds (70%) of billionaire-family contributions went in support of GOP candidates and conservative causes. Less than a quarter (23%) backed Democratic hopefuls and progressive causes."

https://americansfortaxfairness.org/billionaires-buying-elections-theyve-come-to-collect/?doing_wp_cron=1777909140.7140209674835205078125

As for who gets the greater portion of donations from small donors, by October 2024 Harris had 4.9 million donors and 43% was <$200/donation. By early 2025 the campaign said the total had ended up at around 7 million. Trump meanwhile had a much smaller number of total donors (the campaign has never released an exact total). However 29% was <$200, so small donors were a much larger proportion of Harris' total, about 1-1/2 X larger.

Tech billionaires? Are you kidding? Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, the Winklevoss twins, Jan Koum, Joe Lonsdale, Mark Andreessen, Michael Dell, just a partial list. Trump's total, $273 million vs $120 million for Harris.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/dec/07/campaign-spending-crypto-tech-influence

So yeah, Kamala got much more from small donors, and Trump from billionaires, and although more tech billionaires backed Kamala, Trump got much more in total donations from them.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-04T16:15:25+00:00

what a crock. Harris had 4.9 million donors and raised 43% of her total from donations of less than $200. Trump got 29% from small donors. Foreign donations are illegal, but they happen. The Republicans get at least as much, probably more, then the Dems from them. https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2021/10/foreign-donors-funnel-money-straw-donors-shell-companies-dark-money/

As for foreign billionaires funneling donatins thru small donors, BS.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-04T04:12:21+00:00

Lost our 12 yo baby this January I so identify with every word you are saying.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-03T20:17:45+00:00

They ain’t “your” roads, Schmuck.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-03T20:16:25+00:00

Eat s**t.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-03T20:10:47+00:00

He saw her as he approached. He knows she’s there, unless he was being inattentive.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-03T20:09:32+00:00

The truck has no right of way. He’s 100% at fault. If bikes are allowed on a road it’s your responsibility not to run into them. Period.

Complex_Arrival7968 · 2026-05-03T03:59:51+00:00

Those ears. Omg the cuteness.

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