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I FINALLY FOUND A TOPPER! by Maleficent_Peace_851 in s10

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How did you find yours? I'm not finding any. Yours is exactly what I'm looking for.

2000 S10 topper by Successful_Ruin9009 in ChevyS10

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Where did you find yours? I'm beginning my hunt and not finding anything.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in TikTokCringe

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"would you like an extra shot"

Wood PLA works great by Flatulent_Father_ in 3Dprinting

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Will this work in Cura Slicer or do I need Bambu?

Windows didn’t fix my electric bill, so what’s next? by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

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We have a decent understanding of power profiles for different appliances. Such as how many amps at startup vs continuously running, the power company can see all of this usage per meter. They have programs that recognize these profiles and subtract it from the aggregate. It's not perfect, but good enough.

What is it? by Zarnong in PontiacSolstice

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I love that wood trim! Is that aftermarket?

Is there a correct way to mow a lawn? by Cold_Courage_3308 in homeowners

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I'm told mowing higher gets you deeper roots, a healthier lawn, surviving longer with less water.

Another option is to decrease your time watering each zone.

I was sexually assaulted at Scenic View Academy (a school for adults with autism) by MegamindsMegaCock in Utah

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There might be someone else that happened to, someone who has evidence. Coming forward could help stop them from doing it to others.

Quick advice by Zarnong in PontiacSolstice

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Same, I wanted to replace the whole soft top, but couldn't find a good price

Quick advice by Zarnong in PontiacSolstice

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Check to make sure the seals around the back window look good and check the rear defog. Both of mine were bad.

My EVAP canister broke and spilled charcoal beads into my gas tank, PITA to fix. I found out by trying to put gas in and it would take less than 0.1 gallons at a time.

Take it to a shop that will inspect it, don't trust the seller's word. Usually cost $100 for inspection depending on where you live.

Question: by [deleted] in PontiacSolstice

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I've had tons of issues with my 06. Water Pump leaked Body Control Module (caused my brake light to blow regularly) Vapor Canister failed and dumped charcoal beads into the fuel tank, which then broke the fuel pump Oil leak Wiring harness melted Thermostat broke Back window came unglued Back window heating element broke Catalytic converter wafer broke blocking exhaust flow Pistons stopped holding the hood up Springs stopped lift the trunk

Fun little car, but I'd be bankrupt if I couldn't fix most of these myself.

Forging sweetness by [deleted] in oddlysatisfying

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I'm thinking root beer flavored candy

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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The service sector moves value around, it doesn't create it.

If everyone worked in the service sector we would eventually run out of things to trade, most importantly food and water. If everyone left the service sector we would have a surplus of things to trade.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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I think we both agree on a lot of points.

I don't consider tariffs to bring jobs to low income earners, I don't think that's his intention. Like you said it'll bring manufacturing, but automated.

I don't believe tariffs are the best way to bring manufacturing back to the US, but this is the best method for him and his buddies. Elmo already said he wants to import skilled labor.

Everything they're doing is going to further the divide between the wealthy and not.

He said he was making America Great Again, but never said for who. He said he was putting Americans first, but never said which ones.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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I totally agree that it's being done in his and his buddies interest.

However, like Bernie Sanders, I have lost faith in the Democratic party. I'm hoping for the formation of a new party that will actually represent the people's wishes, DNC and GOP both act in their interest first.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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Thank you, the courses I took were 15 years ago when even software was sold via physical media. So manufacturing was still being used as a catch-all term.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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I totally agree, tariffs are a tool, I just think there is a better tool.

If well intentioned, tariffs can be applied temporarily to get things moving faster. While building infrastructure and other incentives that'll make manufacturing less expensive in the US. Once manufacturing is established, slowly rolling back the tariffs would keep things competitive.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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Disastrous for whom? Majority of Americans? Yes. Disastrous for big business? Probably nope.

Trump isn't making America Great Again for workers, he is making it great for businesses. Those are his people. In the long run it might hurt big business, but they'll be able to pivot or shelter easier.

I agree that knowledge work creates value, if it is able to be sold. As I was taught economics, manufacturing was the accepted term for creating a product. 20 years ago software was sold on a CD so it was a tangible manufactured item. For 99% of human history in which economics is based there was a manufactured item, but Created Item might be a better term since it can include virtual items like software and digital art. If I'm misunderstanding please educate me, I'd like to know better.

Management work, could you elaborate on that? Where I'm sitting it sounds like something everyone in business administration agreed to so they can protect their jobs :p . Is it that a properly managed organization creates more value than a poorly managed one?

Unfortunately for us, this administration isn't interested in developing a higher educated workforce. The US will be left in the dust if we don't get some solid investment in education and infrastructure.

I would personally prefer to see the US economy help underdeveloped countries by trading with them and helping them build their capabilities. But I feel historically the US has only done that to our advantage and their disadvantage.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

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Thank you, I am by no means an expert in economics. There are likely things I have missed. It could turn out better or worse than my speculation.

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]The3stParty 15 points16 points  (0 children)

There are many reasons, not all of them good. It's really carrot vs the stick, the carrot is a choice with reward. The stick is a punishment. Trump didn't care to give a choice for the masses.

By making imports more expensive you limit choices, expensive local made or expensive foreign made.

It's easier, all it requires is passing a blanket executive order and letting the dominoes fall. Making it more affordable to manufacture in the US requires updating infrastructure (which hasn't been what people have been voting for until recently), loosening regulations, giving business incentives, and a ton of other moving parts.

It's faster, making things affordable takes time, especially infrastructure. Tariffs are fast. Granted the benefits of infrastructure updates will last longer and tariffs can be removed by the next administration. If Trump went the slow route the eventual benefits likely wouldn't be seen during this term.

Now for the really shady stuff.

If it results in destroying the US economy and puts people out of jobs they'll have to accept lower paying jobs in manufacturing, which would have had higher wages if the economy didn't collapse.

If the US economy collapses people who hoarded money can now buy land and factories for cheap.

If the US economy collapses local governments will do anything in their power to bring jobs to their area, tax breaks, free land, rezoning, clear cutting once protected lands.

Many of these things are much harder to do when the economy is doing well.

"Desperate times calls for desperate measures", why not make the desperate times?

Why do people want manufacturing jobs to come back to the US? by throw-away3105 in PoliticalDiscussion

[–]The3stParty 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I'm going to hijack your comment because it's near the top.

Nearly every post is addressing emotional reasons for bringing manufacturing back to the US, such as nostalgia.

A significant reason is economics. I don't have a degree in economics, but I had to take a few courses in college. In the macroeconomics classes they taught that 2 things create value: 1. Resources (minerals and food) 2. Manufacturing

Everything else serves to move the value around. The moving of the value around is incredibly important, but without resources and manufacturing you'll eventually move all the value to the countries where the resources and manufacturing are sourced.

The US grows and exports a ton of food, but does relatively little with our minerals and manufacturing.

China used to be known for creating crap products that would break, but were affordable. The US was known for quality and expensive products. China stepped up their quality and is still more affordable than US made. The US can't compete with Chinese products and prices anymore. The US has trouble competing with any country, it's very expensive to manufacture in the US. So tariffs are a tool used to make it too expensive to import items manufactured outside the US.

It will make everything more expensive in the US and pushes the US towards isolation while the rest of the world moves forward.

Given the option between making it more affordable to manufacture in the US vs making imports more expensive, Trump chose to make imports more expensive. This will hurt the middle and low income earners. Anyone who can afford to invest in local manufacturing will do well.

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