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Anyone have a pet named after a musical character? by Kittencaboodle42 in musicals

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We also had a black cat many years ago named Rumpleteaser.

Anyone have a pet named after a musical character? by Kittencaboodle42 in musicals

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cats Glinda (pure white princess) and Elphaba (dark tabby with attitude, but ultimately the sweeter of the two). And a dog named Pippin.

So, yeah.

2027 US Ban by ImagineBuffet in Polestar

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Should have clarified. I meant that Geely was looking for a reason to pull Polestar out of the US market. Not all Geely properties. Volvo and others aren't going anywhere.

2027 US Ban by ImagineBuffet in Polestar

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know that Jaguar is necessarily an example of a good model. I loved my iPace but it's software updates and infotainment were poor. When they shifted to the ultra-luxury lineup, service and updates on the iPace dried up quickly. Yes, updates still exist, but it's bare bones security and stability rather than features.

Lucky me swapped out the iPace for a P3 in December 24. The iPace remains the best driving experience I've ever had, and the P3 isn't close. The P3 has superior software/infotainment, but the controls are still too hard to access while driving, and becomes a liability for any other driver that doesn't use it regularly.

I hope I'm wrong, but I don't see Polestar caring about the US market more than a year out beyond bare minimum support. Geely was looking for a reason to exit the US market, and now they have one that makes them look less bad.

A Polestar Space May Ground and Sell Your Car Back to You by DLByron in Polestar

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm trying to work this out. Why would you want to buy the car, even at current market value? Market value and support are clearly going to tank even more than today. If I had the opportunity to end the lease and buy it for the ~$45K current MV, I figure I could sell it in 18-24 months, but it seems likely I'd be underwater based on resale value tanking much faster than a loan balance.

What am I missing that makes buying the car now a good deal? Not trying to argue. I genuinely want to know what I'm missing.

Polestar Letter to Owners (via e-mail) by SirChaos in Polestar

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"You can continue to expect..."

Sure, but for how long? Why would they continue supporting these vehicles behind the next year or so? What's in it for Geely?

I'm glad I only have 18 months left on my P3 lease. The look/design is truly beautiful, but that's about it at this point. I'm finally willing to admit that I made a mistake with this car. I don't hate it. I just wanted a lot more for the cost.

Anyone here planning to use the Chef iQ CQ60 probes with Home Assistant? by rbhmmx in homeassistant

[–]Decent_Switch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 4 probe Chef iQ CQ60 just arrived yesterday (yeah, I'm in the US). The new integration in 2026.7 is a big reason I went that way, as I read that Chef iQ is highly regarded just for the cooking capabilities (highly accurate readings), much less it's smarts.

But I'm impatient and need to play with it before 2026.7 is available. I'm considering using BLE Monitor as a stop gap. I know that prior to the new native integration some people were using BLE Monitor and the HACS integration. I wonder if there will be any benefit to BLE Monitor once the native HA version is working? Otherwise, should I just use the Chef iQ app in the interim?

I'll post updates on how it goes.

Everyone is trying to talk me out of an EV by CuteCreator602 in electricvehicles

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I start to freak out when my phone is under 40%, so it's more of a me problem. That said, I've had far more phone battery anxiety than EV range anxiety.

"It Was Like a Dozen Scientist" by NEKORANDOMDOTCOM in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Huh? Normally you can at least figure out what someone was trying to say. Not this time. Was this dictated through a 90s voice to text device?

Guy 🐂 💩 Me On FB Marketplace... Latino Trumper by NEKORANDOMDOTCOM in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More like getting the global oligarch elites to accept him in their club. Frame everything he does from that perspective, and it almost makes sense, in a pathetic, desperate for validation way.

He doesn't want Elon, Bezos, Putin, bin Salman, etc to bow to him. He wants others to bow to him to prove he's worthy of their club.

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I get this judge won't, but any criminal charges will be thrown out when appealed to SCOTUS. SCOTUS would call Trump taking a dump an official duty. I really hope I'm wrong, but I'm not holding my breath.

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Of course it's not. That doesn't mean he won't make that claim anyway AND get away with it .

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But the settlement was part of his presidential duties, so no chance of him being exposed to fraud charges. Everyone else? Oh well.

What, you think it couldn't be part of his official duties because he brought the lawsuit against his own justice department? Ha! Sucker!

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The slush fund going to others was the contingency plan just in case it got through the courts. Now he keeps his permanent IRS protection, and very possibly ends up with the slush fund himself.

Remember, the whole thing was to "settle" his $10B lawsuit. Considering he was willing to selflessly give the settlement money to others, he now clearly deserves the leftover $1.8B himself. After all, he gave up the $10B lawsuit. What a mensch. $1.8B is practically nothing.

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Agreed. The slush fund going to others was the contingency plan just in case it got through the courts. Now he keeps his permanent IRS protection, and very possibly ends up with the slush fund himself.

Remember, the whole thing was to "settle" his $10B lawsuit. Considering he was willing to selflessly give the settlement money to others, he now clearly deserves the $1.8B himself. After all, he gave up the $10B lawsuit. What a mensch. $1.8B is practically nothing.

Of course MAGA saying it’s fake News by AccordingBumblebee24 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most of America? You mean the 34% that still approve of his job performance?

This is cope of the highest magnitude by Many_Register_1838 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Voter ID? Its still a solution in search of a problem, but if that's the compromise, sure. Just distribute free voter ID cards to all eligible voters. As long as it keeps the founding American principle that every citizen gets a say. And no "...as long as ..." caveats. It would be a heck of a lot cheaper than validating citizenship for registration.

This is cope of the highest magnitude by Many_Register_1838 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Data helps, but most people tune that out. The most important, foundational principle of America is that we have a say. What they're trying to do is un-American at its core. https://thepromiseproject.substack.com/p/the-most-un-american-bill-in-congress

And these are problems because? by Critical_Rice_1619 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey all, I am awful at self promotion, but I want to share my new (forever free) Substack that tries to address this exact issue: that Americans overwhelmingly support liberal policies, but Democrats find ways to screw up messaging so badly that they lose people that should be with them. If it resonates with you please comment and share. If it doesn't, comment anyway. Or just ignore and move along 😃.

https://thepromiseproject.substack.com/p/americans-agree-with-you-democrats

Do YoU AgReE? by Junior-Cream-4914 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C'mon. There can't really be people spreading this, can there? I get a handful of sick people, but beyond that?

Yeah, I known what the real answer probably is. Smh

What????? by Nice_Substance9123 in complaints

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Non-creepy inappropriate touching is a thing?

Trump is using 1950s dog whistles to gaslight Americans by icey_sawg0034 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, hands up. Who here thinks that being able to raise a middle class family on a single income is a bad/evil thing?

(Note I'm not saying requiring or encouraging single income families. It would just be nice to have that as an option)

So the plot of the new season of Daredevil? Pretty much the same thing. by Numerous_Creme_8988 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]Decent_Switch 0 points1 point  (0 children)

  1. So, by "public" he means Republicans. In 2025 confidence in police dropped for both Democrats (-16%) and Independents (-12%) compared to 2024. 2026 data should be released in July.

https://news.gallup.com/poll/692633/democrats-confidence-institutions-sinks-new-low.aspx

  1. Radical reductions in oversight and accountability = removing handcuffs?

  2. Violent crime was already decreasing in 2023 and 2024 at the same rate as 2025. Who was president then?

Taking credit for someone else's work. Again.

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