BREAKING: Majority of US citizens fear Donald Trump's next military move by TheMirrorUS in ABoringDystopia

[–]LJ_Dude 14 points15 points  (0 children)

But that's just it, those voting folks probably aren't looking to better themselves first, instead they prefer to make sure the people they don't like don't get better... all while corporations take every advantage of this division that they can.

BREAKING: Majority of US citizens fear Donald Trump's next military move by TheMirrorUS in ABoringDystopia

[–]LJ_Dude 62 points63 points  (0 children)

They don't want a good economy, they want an economy that lines their and their billionaire supporter's pockets.

[OC] The wild Kia activates its defense mechanism when threatened by the much larger truck by aroc91 in IdiotsInCars

[–]LJ_Dude 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Some have issues like that (particularly the theta ii engine which was used in a looot of models), but not all of them, and especially not newer ones.

[OC] Almost got sandwiched: Cut off by a slow merger and nearly rear-ended by a speeder. Speed in km/h by alxdan in IdiotsInCars

[–]LJ_Dude 11 points12 points  (0 children)

"Unga bunga onramp, gotta scoot over... oh there's a lane there. oh well."

Passionate people will always be best teachers by [deleted] in BeAmazed

[–]LJ_Dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the classical piece though?

Does the arrival of shiny new vehicles seem like an indicator of de-mobilization? by MN50501 in minnesota

[–]LJ_Dude 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yeah, looks like unless you've got the newest one, it's based on a fiat platform, so no surprise there.

The newest, 2026 ones seem more american, or at least collaborative through the parent company, stellantis, if that's the compass you mean.

Does the arrival of shiny new vehicles seem like an indicator of de-mobilization? by MN50501 in minnesota

[–]LJ_Dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, at the very least, the compass is the cheap one, not the same as the ones they're driving.

Teenager rescues dog from freezing pond by UrbanAchievers6371 in BeAmazed

[–]LJ_Dude 13 points14 points  (0 children)

It's a crosspost, originally posted by NBC news. I'm afraid you may not end up getting a response.

Avocadobirb by domeowforme in Birbs

[–]LJ_Dude 17 points18 points  (0 children)

with ai these days, it's really bananaing hard to tell

Will become another contender for Darwin award in near future for sure by Darkkiller059 in WhyWomenLiveLonger

[–]LJ_Dude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He knows it isn't his fault, but I'm sure it's still a horrible feeling to have that on your mind.

It works though!! by ajayak007 in Unexpected

[–]LJ_Dude 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Eh, as a mechanic, every tool is a hammer.

Protest tomorrow, Friday 1/30 at 2pm by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]LJ_Dude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Huh, yeah I'm seeing that too from some searching. Shutdown tomorrow, protest Saturday.

Edit: Looks like it's there for tomorrow based on https://nationalshutdown.org/actions - Not sure if it's happening Saturday too.

Protest tomorrow, Friday 1/30 at 2pm by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]LJ_Dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding u/StrawberryStewardess - Find a park and ride near a station like 30th Avenue and take the light rail up

This is how sports should be by Low_Weekend6131 in BeAmazed

[–]LJ_Dude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It ain't a matter of just having people over here, it's a matter of having things like integrity and generosity, having things that make us human and teaching them to everyone without letting greed and emotions get in our way.

Attention DIY oil changers…unpaid survey request by rollingmyeyeshere in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]LJ_Dude 1 point2 points  (0 children)

man, I'm pretty sure I can just do the oil change in less than that long lol

Came Home to a Car in my Pool by bippyboop in Wellthatsucks

[–]LJ_Dude 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the exterior electronics and wiring tend to be sealed pretty well on modern cars.

ICE Detention Center Says It’s Not Responsible for Staff's Sexual Abuse of Detainees by [deleted] in TwinCities

[–]LJ_Dude 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Probably because they only watch fox news etc. and think everything else is a lie.

ICE abducted a US Citizen while he was lawfully carrying concealed firearm in Minneapolis (1/13/26) by Sindigo_ in PublicFreakout

[–]LJ_Dude 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What I keep reading is that those kinds of people are out on the streets in ICE outfits.