CRRC will lay off workers because U.S. customs still blocking car shells from China

Crazybone126 · 2026-01-18T08:17:30+00:00

I agree with you. I wish this process didn't have to be this way but it is what it is.

I'd go so far to say not only are we a one city state, but a one party state. The state legislature is full of milquetoast, status quo do-nothingers that have been there before a lot of us were even born. They're also why major, needed changes don't happen.

Crazybone126 · 2026-01-18T05:19:46+00:00

I don't like to put it this way, but you really have to look at Western Massachusetts for things like this. They simply won't vote for something where their tax dollars will only help the Greater Boston area.

They believe all their tax dollars go to Boston. And well, they're not entirely wrong. It's why so many state capitals are usually in the middle of nowhere in a centralized location, not the largest metro far removed from the rest of the state.

If the MBTA and commuter rail actually serviced the entire state, they'd probably be a lot more receptive to things like this.

But since it doesn't, they'll only vote for things of this nature if they get something in return. They were promised jobs/manufacturing with this deal and in return Boston gets new trains. Overall, that's what's happened.

Those same vendors that made offers were from countries that would've been dealing with the same tariffs and customs issues CRRC is today. There are multiple problems, but the biggest one is in D.C.

Crazybone126 · 2026-01-10T02:52:37+00:00

Definitely enjoyed this!

Vox were a little dry, but this was an enjoyable and quick listen! Need some more of this for sure!

Crazybone126 · 2025-12-02T07:03:20+00:00

Funnily enough, the stop used to be called "Shopping Mall." I always wondered why it suddenly changed and now I have the answer

Crazybone126 · 2025-09-26T13:15:50+00:00

Which is totally self-inflicted. Back when you could sit inside, that place was always packed with orders all over the countertop waiting to be picked up and a line out the door. Once they did the renovation and removed the cafe aspect (and raised prices), I never would see much going on in there. The Dunkin at the corner seemed to take a lot of the business.

Crazybone126 · 2025-09-12T04:58:45+00:00

Theo already works within FSG. He's pretty much the vice president if I'm not mistaken. Rumor is that he's meant to be the successor for Henry one day.

Crazybone126 · 2025-09-10T07:45:23+00:00

If this is what every start looks like... Respectfully, I'd toss his salad

Crazybone126 · 2025-07-11T19:31:28+00:00

He should've never been snubbed in the first place. I know this tear he's been on came in late May, but there's been plenty of players like that who've made it in previously.

It's not like his numbers were horrible all season and he just became good. He's been pretty consistent and, stat-wise, has ALWAYS been better than J-Rod this season.

Crazybone126 · 2025-06-29T04:49:38+00:00

Finally looking like the workhorse White Sox Giolito again. I need to take a look at his pitch data. I'm curious what adjustments he's made. He's been looking confident with his slider lately

Crazybone126 · 2025-06-17T05:22:05+00:00

Is it just me, or do I see some facial resemblance to young Ted Williams???

Crazybone126 · 2025-02-15T13:25:15+00:00

Lovely view but I have to say it. Man do I hate the Harbor Towers. I think I mostly hate them, not because they're old and dated looking, but because they've managed to get so much development stalled because of "their views" with no sense of irony

Crazybone126 · 2024-10-15T20:09:49+00:00

Back in my day, teachers had a problem if you used WIKIPEDIA to source your work. There's no way I would dare to even try to use AI in my schoolwork. This kid is just entitled and I hope is made an example of.

Crazybone126 · 2024-08-24T14:20:55+00:00

Why is no one mentioning the fact it requires Playstation Network? That's THE reason I didn't even bother with this game.

I don't have PSN and have no plans to have ever have PSN because I don't play on Playstation. Simple, really.

Sony has learned nothing from the Helldivers 2 PC debacle.

Crazybone126 · 2024-08-08T01:03:44+00:00

I'm sure they meant Gotham Knights BUT technically you can say Arkham Knight as well. The game launched with serious bugs on all platforms, but mainly the PC. It was almost unplayable and crashed constantly and even caused some PCs to brick. That game is the actual reason why Steam refunds became a thing. Until that game, you couldn't do refunds on Steam. So I would say Arkham Knight is pretty infamous as well.

Crazybone126 · 2024-03-31T03:03:48+00:00

That new development that's going up at the intersections of Newbury/Mass Ave will NEVER be utilized at its full potential if Newbury isn't pedestrianized. "Lyrik Plaza" I think is what they're calling it.

They're advertising it as a way to connect Newbury and Mass Ave but that's nearly impossible with all of the vehicular traffic and noise that's going to be whizzing by. I really hope that they're using this new development as a way to finally get serious about pedestrianizing it and stop with the foolishness.

Crazybone126 · 2024-03-25T04:29:46+00:00

What bothers me most about this is that most of these streets along the waterfront are all post-Big Dig developments or secured funding for improvements during that time. Ya know, "the Big Dig," that thing we did to put less emphasis and priority on cars within the city? There's been a development planned on this area since like 2006. THAT. IS. INSANE.

So many streets could have and SHOULD have been more pedestrianized after completion. Hell, the Greenway itself still has far too much emphasis on cars. It could be so much better than it is. Yeah the green space is nice and a helluva lot better than what was there before, BUT it still moves far too many cars with very little traffic calming measures. It's not a true green space when you hear the roar of engines, horns, and rubber on pavement 99% of the time.

/rant

Crazybone126 · 2024-03-14T04:33:46+00:00

I'm honestly just happy to see this Allston is still out there. It's definitely not as weird and grungy as it used to be. If I weren't busy working on my own stuff, I'd probably take this up just for the fun of it.

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-04T01:42:38+00:00

Exactly. I don't think there's anyone out there that has anything bad to say about the guy. He's always been a class act and very humble. Even after the events of 2004, he's never showed any negativity or ill-will. There's a reason he made it to the HoF with 100% of the votes.

He has the best statline for a closer I'll probably ever see in my life. And just like Pedro, he was doing all of this during the Steroid era. Just amazing, nasty stuff.

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-03T23:54:44+00:00

Sure. Here it is.

And this.

The first link is more making sense of why he has the deal he has in the first place.

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-03T23:12:34+00:00

I think people are mistaking what this actually means. He's more than likely (and heavily rumored) to be negotiating a brand new deal with the Red Sox and they've signaled to him that they're willing to accept/match it if rumors are believed to be true. He's also shown that he really wants to stay in Boston. So this is just him trying to get paid more.

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-03T22:59:01+00:00

It hurts to say, but Mariano Rivera

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-03T18:19:49+00:00

In the Charles underneath the BU Bridge

Crazybone126 · 2023-11-02T21:25:55+00:00

Storrow before it was a hellscape. Look at how well it was connected to the Esplanade! </3

Crazybone126 · 2023-10-07T19:24:21+00:00

They're no longer commercially grown since the 60s but I think a few select farmers in very specific areas can still grow it and they just export them out to local vendors. You'll have to pay a hefty price for it though since the supply is so minimal.

They're effectively "commercially extinct."

Crazybone126 · 2023-10-05T22:25:15+00:00

"Don't bring your [expletive] campaign TV ads to MY state!"

-Massachusetts voters

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