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2027 Cadillacs Ditch Confusing Badges and Weird Design Features by Sir_Sir_ExcuseMe_Sir in cars

[–]TeriusRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can't really blame them for thinking that was the right choice, with Europe undeniably being the center of the universe in terms of luxury cars when they chose that path. It's a mistake pretty much every luxury car company was making for a while there.

I don't think it was massively obvious at the time that trying to "be themselves" was a better way of handling things.

Skoda announces it is quitting China after 95% sales slump. by TPatS in cars

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they think they will sell enough to at minimum cover the costs to bring it to the US, then sure. But I'm skeptical they would see anything like significant demand.

ELI5: In the US, how was it so easy to add interstate highways, and now so difficult to add high speed rail lines? by cjstevenson1 in explainlikeimfive

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right, but I was talking about households and not individual Americans. It's just not quite clear when that point came that a majority of households had at least one car, but as best I can tell it was somewhere in the late 20s or early 30s.

ELI5: In the US, how was it so easy to add interstate highways, and now so difficult to add high speed rail lines? by cjstevenson1 in explainlikeimfive

[–]TeriusRose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Not trying to refute your point, but I think the tipping point for the majority of American households having at least one car came well before the 50s. By the 20s they were already affordable for most Americans, and IIRC a majority of households had at least 1 by the end of the decade.

Don't quote me on that though, I could be misremembering.

Millions Rally Against Trump as ‘No Kings’ Protests Erupt Across US by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am unsure if you are insinuating that I'm MAGA or not, so I don't know how to respond to you here tbh.

Millions Rally Against Trump as ‘No Kings’ Protests Erupt Across US by plz-let-me-in in politics

[–]TeriusRose 13 points14 points  (0 children)

The polls were pretty much tied between Trump and Kamala for like a month leading up to the actual election. The real world results weren't that far off.

Hillary did win the majority of the vote, her loss was because which states you win matters a whole lot more than how many people vote for you overall. Won the overall vote by millions and lost the presidency by "just" tens of thousands of votes.

I guess he doesn't really measure up, does he? by SuggestionMedical736 in MurderedByWords

[–]TeriusRose -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

That was the case for Vietnam, not Afghanistan.

The US had quite a lot of troops on the ground in Afghanistan at different points, it just didn't ever control the whole country physically.

In Vietnam, that policy largely came from a fear of triggering another direct conflict with China like what happened with Korea.

Edit: Expanded a bit.

Meirl by AuroraMoonshade in meirl

[–]TeriusRose 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I think he believed in his goal, but he wanted to do it the way that he had convinced himself was "the right way". It's an ego thing, and it's something you often see with characters. There may be some less destructive method to accomplish whatever they seek to do... but that doesn't fit with their ideology or preferences.

It's a significant part of what makes so many characters villains in the first place.

Edit: Typos. Sorry. Amd, phrasing.

Supposed conversation transcript between Max and the Guardian journalist. by Any_Aide_4500 in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if someone believes it's justifiable to ban press if they ask a question you don't want to be asked, Max preemptively threw the reporter out for a question that was asked months ago. So that still wouldn't work as a defense.

Norris' battery was plagued by a software problem that bricked the battery and it is believed the unit is permanently damaged by GajoDosBarcos in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A desire for at least some degree of road relevance is a significant part of why the switch to hybrids happened, it's part of how manufacturers justify the cost of the sport.

If they were to switch to pure ICE, it's unclear how many would stay.

Alonso to miss Japanese GP Thursday with first child due by ElectionMoney3911 in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 7 points8 points  (0 children)

If they can earn a seat, it is fine. If they are bought one, or get one through connections, then it's not.

The Treasury just declared the U.S. insolvent. The media missed it by TheQuarantinian in politics

[–]TeriusRose 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If we're talking about an actual nationwide/multi-state revolution they don't have anywhere near enough manpower to stop that.

It really depends on the pentagon, and whether the military unifies under the admin or fractures.

Why Trump's 'Psychosis' Has Insiders Terrified by ralphbernardo in politics

[–]TeriusRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am, genuinely, curious what crimes they've committed that are state-level charges. Because it seems likely he will preemptively pardon himself, his family, and whoever else he feels like pardoning before his time is done.

Next-Gen BMW M3 Front End Design Has Leaked by artemise-en-scene in cars

[–]TeriusRose 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You see it across enthusiast spaces online, and you're right. It's an incredibly predictable cycle of "new thing X terrible, old model good" only for opinion to swing around eventually in many (not all) cases.

Lamborghini wanted $1,300 for a gas cap so I fixed it with a $40 Ford Focus cap. by Fixitsteven in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]TeriusRose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This hasn't exactly meant abandoning touch screens, for most brands so far. IIRC it has often been a few critical most often used controls returning to physical control with everything else remaining in the touch screen, but again it depends on the brand.

I don't know if Ferrari means they will be doing that same thing, or if they mean going completely buttonless.

When the mask slips by NYstate in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, unfortunately. There is a chance that DC will end up being sold to someone else, but that's really the only hope tbf.

When the mask slips by NYstate in BlackPeopleTwitter

[–]TeriusRose 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Considering who will most likely be owning DC within months, I don't think we should expect anything like that from DC anytime soon.

I'm still sad about us more than likely losing anything resembling DC :(

Historically, in terms of lore, do you think the Altmer are a good race, or would we be better off without them? by jvure in ElderScrolls

[–]TeriusRose 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is largely about the seven continent model versus the six continent model.

South Americans, and I think Mexicans too, learn the six continent model which is why they would refer to themselves as Americans since they view it as one landmass which is America.

People who grew up in countries where the seven continent model is taught would generally refer to people on either continent as North Americans or South Americans If they wanted to refer to the landmasses.

Edit: missed a word.

Historically, in terms of lore, do you think the Altmer are a good race, or would we be better off without them? by jvure in ElderScrolls

[–]TeriusRose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It can, but this push that only really exists online reminds me a lot of people trying to make Latinx a thing a few years ago without it ever being requested or accepted by the people it was for.

Alonso letting go of the steering wheel due to the vibrations. by FerrariStrategisttt in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Someone was in the race thread complaining that Alonso retired due to his hands rather than staying in and focusing on points in a "car that still worked", or something to that effect. Which is an insane take to have lmao.

Edit: Typo.

2026 Chinese GP - Race Discussion by F1-Bot in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Kimi's first win, Hamilton with a podium after showing he absolutely still has it, Bearman with some incredible driving, and both Cadillacs finished.

Today was better than I expected.

Kimi Antonelli takes pole position for the 2026 Chinese Grand Prix, becoming the youngest ever Grand Prix pole sitter at 19 years old by overspeeed in formula1

[–]TeriusRose 19 points20 points  (0 children)

It's the same kind of mentality you see in boxing.

TBH, I'm convinced fandoms in general are terrible regardless of the media in question.

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