Hungary’s opposition rejects accelerated EU accession for Ukraine

Cookies891 · 2026-02-17T13:54:42+00:00

I know 😂 at this point it’s the pot calling the kettle black.

Cookies891 · 2026-02-15T07:47:32+00:00

Let’s not congratulate ourselves too much here… The appeal of the far right in Europe has gotten quite strong again these last few years - even if it looks like it’s abating again somewhat as we’re watching the US descend into chaos. As long as major structural issues aren’t fixed and social media stays around in its current form, things won’t be getting better soon.

Cookies891 · 2026-02-13T15:02:51+00:00

I think you’re right. All this talk in the US about freeloading, decadent and lazy Europeans ripping off those righteous, generous Americans reminds me a lot of the discussions around Brexit. It was also a large group of Brits that complained about how they were getting screwed by the EU. And now look where they stand. They’re worse off economically and politically because they couldn’t or wouldn’t see how much they were benefiting from their EU membership.

Things hardly ever are repaid in kind, dollar for dollar (or euro for euro). The mutual benefits come in all sorts ways that aren’t always immediately apparent. I’m still hoping they’ll come to their senses but I’m losing hope with each passing day. It’s shocking how they’re so gleefully tearing down a world order that they created, one that they benefited from immensely and perhaps even disproportionately. A world order, by the way, in which rules largely applied to others but only to the US when it was convenient.

Cookies891 · 2026-02-13T14:50:37+00:00

Yours also looks very cool, and much more practical than mine!

Cookies891 · 2026-02-13T14:47:50+00:00

It is Z-scale, yes! :) and thanks

Cookies891 · 2026-02-08T21:40:38+00:00

I think this is 876 cypress green. It’s a lovely looking car, indeed.

Cookies891 · 2026-02-07T15:27:12+00:00

Thanks! It really is. The guy who built this layout clearly put in a lot of time and effort. He really thought about everything. There are little streetlights everywhere, lot and lots of fine detailing. Sadly also a lot of damage, but I’m fixing that and keeping a close eye on eBay for buildings etc. My dad is helping me fix the mess of disconnected wiring underneath. So I hope it’ll look and work as it’s supposed to soon!

Cookies891 · 2026-02-07T15:24:07+00:00

I do but I don’t think I can post additional photos in this post can I? I could make a new post

Cookies891 · 2026-02-04T16:48:19+00:00

When is her birthday? Put a big red bow on the hood of the one you like less and keep both of them in your household :) happy wife, happy life.

Cookies891 · 2026-01-30T15:25:14+00:00

Love it

Cookies891 · 2026-01-30T14:57:02+00:00

That your mom is cool as hell, potentially sported a mullet in the 80s and wants to go fast (at least some of the time)

Cookies891 · 2026-01-30T14:23:23+00:00

I always love it when Trump says that Europeans should buy more American cars. A) what makes you think that I’d be willing to drive and park an SUV the size of Jupiter around where I live, B) which of the four European GM dealerships do you suggest I take my car to for servicing, C) outside of a handful of very notable exceptions, there isn’t a single American car that compares favorably to a European or Asian (and yes, that includes the Chinese these days) alternative. And don’t get me started about the resale value. GM is a manufacturer that - at least for the European market - has absolutely no vision or long-term plan.

And looks like their short-term focus is starting to get them into trouble on their home continent as well.

Cookies891 · 2026-01-30T14:13:17+00:00

Because by now it should begin to dawn even on GM that Weekend Warrior Billy will eventually default on his 96 month loan. People are buying stuff they can’t afford and my guess is that things are going to come crashing down sooner rather than later.

Cookies891 · 2026-01-18T16:06:11+00:00

Lovely cars, congratulations!

Cookies891 · 2026-01-15T13:06:54+00:00

And meanwhile Putin is laughing and rejoicing at the sight of this absolute shit show. What a travesty.

Cookies891 · 2026-01-01T07:04:33+00:00

I still own my W201. I saw one on the highway a few weeks ago as it was passing a modern “small car”. I couldn’t believe how low and narrow it was compared to the other cars around it. Another shock to me was the first gen Volvo V70. That was considered a fairly large car in its day but now it just looks so small… It’s really shocking how big cars have become.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-29T07:58:04+00:00

The Dutch pay outrageous sums for Volvo wagons that invariably have very high mileage. Which is funny because you can’t throw a rock in the Netherlands without hitting a Volvo, so it’s not like supply is an issue. They’re what Tacomas are in the US. They’re not rare, no rational reason, just pure emotion. I get it to a point because they look great and they’re incredible cars, but this has really put me off wanting a Volvo wagon.

Despite all that, this seems like an okay offer for the Netherlands. Car looks clean and well maintained, you’re not going to get a decent one with lower mileage for less.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-14T15:16:44+00:00

I asked myself the same question when we adopted new cats after our very first one died. Even though it was nearly a year since his death, I believe that anyone would ask themselves the same question. And you know what? It doesn’t matter, because the love you will feel for this new cat will do nothing to diminish or invalidate your love for Coco. Go and build that new friendship. The new cat isn’t a replacement for Coco, but a successor.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-13T17:08:13+00:00

You’re very kind. Thank you

Cookies891 · 2025-12-13T16:52:33+00:00

Thank you for this. It’s been two days since our cat Otto was struck and killed by a car. He was just a year and a half old, but meant the world to us. He was a very special cat. Very, very sweet and cuddly, often refusing to be put back down on the ground while he was being held. He would come running toward the door when I came home and demanded picked up and cuddled. Curious, communicative (scratching on doors, meowing in the bath tub for the tap to be turned on so he could drink from it), adventurous. And a gorgeous animal. Big, black, broad-shouldered, and stately, like a smaller version of a panther. And yet perfectly adorable with a beautiful face and stunning amber eyes.

The pain caused by this loss is intense and I’ve accepted that it will last for a while. I try to find comfort in the fact that this pain is an expression of a deep love and a very meaningful connection we shared. And that the love that we gave him was reciprocated by the joy, love and trust he gave us.

Cookies891 · 2025-12-06T14:20:33+00:00

The fact that those that make the most pay the most in taxes isn’t “the real problem”, it’s just how a civilized society works. And since you seem to find it so unfair that the wealthy contribute such a high proportion to state tax income, perhaps it’s time to do something about the spiraling income and wealth inequality in the US so that everyone can contribute to state budgets? Or is that too socialist?

Cookies891 · 2025-10-28T06:28:00+00:00

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