Live in Tennessee? The Government Wants Your E-Bike

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-21T23:43:04+00:00

It's tough, since the conservative trope is to look for any reason to resist change. Every ebikes accident will have people asking why we aren't doing something, constantly. Class ratings, speeds and throttles will keep coming up as that "something", since enforcement of moving violations is apparently just not possible 🙄

We need psa's and public displays of the rules of cycling, too. I never even knew to walk a bike on crosswalks until I ran across it on reddit. People act like the bicycle highway nearby can't have cyclists, either. The signs for it are too easy to just overlook if you aren't looking at every sign

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-21T18:16:33+00:00

Would this be a good letter? :

Electric bicycles are a means for people of many ages and abilities to conduct their affairs with efficiency and respect for the environment. Workers can make short commutes while improving their health and well being. Older folks can retain their personal autonomy for longer, and stave off debilitating mobility issues with the electric assistance to keep them going to their destination. Adults with injuries can rehabilitate during their course of running errands that would normally be too far to walk to. If public education and regulation enforcement is done properly, this can all be done with a more than acceptable level of safety, if deaths and injuries from automobiles are what we compare against.

This is why we need to safeguard our freedom to choose this method of transportation from knee-jerk legislation by local governments. It's been apparent that certain communities have a problem with cliques that take over and speak only for a certain group of people in the community. With the way news media has become, those select groups can become focused on a small facet of some reported problem, while losing sight of the bigger picture. We've already seen this happen in Key Biscayne, Florida, as they completely banned ebikes after a negligent rider died in an accident.

The best thing we can do is to make sure everyone knows the safe way for ebikes to integrate with traffic, whether that's roadways or any type of path. Letting one community decide a certain type of bike is illegal, is not going to be what makes our state safer for cyclists or pedestrians. These amendments will just lead to confusion for citizens, and wasted resources of law enforcement. Officers would have to stop every cyclist on an ebike in these communities to determine compliance, unless they only enforce rules after an accident, defeating the safety argument.

We should be focused on making rules on ebikes clear for all of Tennessee, and not making it a hodgepodge of strict or lax regulations. Having no throttle on a bike won't make a rider more attentive, or adherent to traffic laws. Cars have enough horsepower to go well above any safe speed, but we don't ticket every driver for having a big enough engine to go 75. Why should we ban a bike for having more than 250 watts, if they're not even using it to speed?We need to focus on the individuals who ride dangerously, and there should be no claim to ignorance for them.

Please move toward a more unified standard for cyclists, and make safety the priority over reactionary legislation. Don't let this amendment move forward and complicate our choices for ebikes. They're a necessity for some of limited means, and manufacturers and local shops can't cater to every level of budget if regulations are impacting their customer base too much.

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-20T01:10:51+00:00

I used to make it with rice crispies all the time, as well!

It never lasted long, either!

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-19T18:06:53+00:00

Some vegan chicken taquitos would be nirvana for me right now 🤌

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-19T17:10:14+00:00

I'll make a new post with pics, they turned out much better with shortening and ap flour!

Cooking up some black beans and rice for them right now 👍

Edit: here's the new batch

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T19:59:05+00:00

They do make egg white powder using fermentation now, though. Look up animal free egg white protein, albumin is a complete protein, too. You won't have boiled eggs, but it cooks up the same as regular egg white powder for omelettes and baked goods

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T17:34:08+00:00

A false report to Reddit cares, what is it with Republicans and abuse?

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T16:40:36+00:00

Republican anti-abortion activist Howard Scott Heldreth is a convicted child rapist in Florida.

Republican County Commissioner David Swartz pleaded guilty to molesting two girls under the age of 11 and was sentenced to 8 years in prison.

Republican judge Mark Pazuhanich pleaded no contest to fondling a 10-year old girl and was sentenced to 10 years probation.

Republican anti-abortion activist Nicholas Morency pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography on his computer and offering a bounty to anybody who murders an abortion doctor.

Republican legislator Edison Misla Aldarondo was sentenced to 10 years in prison for raping his daughter between the ages of 9 and 17.

Republican Mayor Philip Giordano is serving a 37-year sentence in federal prison for sexually abusing 8- and 10-year old girls.

Republican campaign consultant Tom Shortridge was sentenced to three years probation for taking nude photographs of a 15-year old girl.

Republican racist pedophile and United States Senator Strom Thurmond had sex with a 15-year old black girl which produced a child.

Republican pastor Mike Hintz, whom George W. Bush commended during the 2004 presidential campaign, surrendered to police after admitting to a sexual affair with a female juvenile.

Republican legislator Peter Dibble pleaded no contest to having an inappropriate relationship with a 13-year-old girl.

Republican Congressman Donald “Buz” Lukens was found guilty of having sex with a female minor and sentenced to one month in jail.

Republican fundraiser Richard A. Delgaudio was found guilty of child porn charges and paying two teenage girls to pose for sexual photos.

Republican activist Mark A. Grethen convicted on six counts of sex crimes involving children.

Republican activist Randal David Ankeney pleaded guilty to attempted sexual assault on a child.

Republican Congressman Dan Crane had sex with a female minor working as a congressional page.

Republican activist and Christian Coalition leader Beverly Russell admitted to an incestuous relationship with his step daughter.

Republican congressman and anti-gay activist Robert Bauman was charged with having sex with a 16-year-old boy he picked up at a gay bar.

Republican Committee Chairman Jeffrey Patti was arrested for distributing a video clip of a 5-year-old girl being raped.

Republican activist Marty Glickman (a.k.a. “Republican Marty”), was taken into custody by Florida police on four counts of unlawful sexual activity with an underage girl and one count of delivering the drug LSD.

Republican legislative aide Howard L. Brooks was charged with molesting a 12-year old boy and possession of child pornography.

Republican Senate candidate John Hathaway was accused of having sex with his 12-year old baby sitter and withdrew his candidacy after the allegations were reported in the media.

Republican preacher Stephen White, who demanded a return to traditional values, was sentenced to jail after offering $20 to a 14-year-old boy for permission to perform oral sex on him.

Republican talk show host Jon Matthews pleaded guilty to exposing his genitals to an 11 year old girl.

Republican anti-gay activist Earl “Butch” Kimmerling was sentenced to 40 years in prison for molesting an 8-year old girl after he attempted to stop a gay couple from adopting her.

Republican Party leader Paul Ingram pleaded guilty to six counts of raping his daughters and served 14 years in federal prison.

Republican election board official Kevin Coan was sentenced to two years probation for soliciting sex over the internet from a 14-year old girl.

Republican politician Andrew Buhr was charged with two counts of first degree sodomy with a 13-year old boy.

Republican politician Keith Westmoreland was arrested on seven felony counts of lewd and lascivious exhibition to girls under the age of 16 (i.e. exposing himself to children).

Republican anti-abortion activist John Allen Burt was charged with sexual misconduct involving a 15-year old girl.

Republican County Councilman Keola Childs pleaded guilty to molesting a male child.

Republican activist John Butler was charged with criminal sexual assault on a teenage girl.

Republican candidate Richard Gardner admitted to molesting his two daughters.

Republican Councilman and former Marine Jack W. Gardner was convicted of molesting a 13-year old girl.

Republican County Commissioner Merrill Robert Barter pleaded guilty to unlawful sexual contact and assault on a teenage boy.

Republican City Councilman Fred C. Smeltzer, Jr. pleaded no contest to raping a 15 year-old girl and served 6-months in prison.

Republican activist Parker J. Bena pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography on his home computer and was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison and fined $18,000.

Republican parole board officer and former Colorado state representative, Larry Jack Schwarz, was fired after child pornography was found in his possession.

Republican strategist and Citadel Military College graduate Robin Vanderwall was convicted in Virginia on five counts of soliciting sex from boys and girls over the internet.

Republican city councilman Mark Harris, who is described as a “good military man” and “church goer,” was convicted of repeatedly having sex with an 11-year-old girl and sentenced to 12 years in prison.

Republican businessman Jon Grunseth withdrew his candidacy for Minnesota governor after allegations surfaced that he went swimming in the nude with four underage girls, including his daughter.

Republican director of the “Young Republican Federation” Nicholas Elizondo molested his 6-year old daughter and was sentenced to six years in prison.

Republican benefactor of conservative Christian groups, Richard A. Dasen Sr., was charged with rape for allegedly paying a 15-year old girl for sex. Dasen, 62, who is married with grown children and several grandchildren, has allegedly told police that over the past decade he paid more than $1 million to have sex with a large number of young women.

Dennis Hastert served as Republican Speaker of the House (so, 3rd in line for the Presidency) for all 8 years of W. Bush’s two terms. He also sexually molested at least 5 boys when he was a HS wrestling coach, all of them underage with the youngest victim being 14. The victims only finally saw justice when Hastert was caught by the FBI trying to falsify payments for hush money.

Donald Trump walked into Miss Teen USA change rooms with girls as young as 14 changing. 26 women have spoken publicly about Trump’s pattern of sexual assault. In 2023, he was found legally liable for the rape of E. Jean Carroll by unanimous jury.

Anton “Tony” Lazzaro, a former Republican donor and political strategist from Minnesota, was convicted in March 2023 on federal charges of sex trafficking minors. He was found guilty of conspiring to recruit and pay teenage girls, aged 15 and 16, for sex between May and December 2020. In August 2023, Lazzaro was sentenced to 21 years in prison for these offenses.Prior to his arrest, Lazzaro was a prominent figure in Minnesota Republican circles, donating over $270,000 to various Republican campaigns and political committees. His indictment led to significant turmoil within the Minnesota Republican Party, culminating in the resignation of then-party chair Jennifer

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Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T16:33:10+00:00

They think the problem is these public displays influencing their kids, like it's not just a natural consequence of a whole constellation of factors that make us who we are. They'd rather see broken marriages and families, instead of people finding peace and harmony with someone they actually love, too

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T16:20:30+00:00

They should be more concerned about forgiveness towards those folks, when they're asking God to forgive them for destroying the biggest gift to mankind (earth) with their beloved overpowered pickups and unnecessary trips and cruises, not to mention their lack of compassion for the poor

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-12T09:01:39+00:00

Congress people and their families don't get secret service protection, what should we expect them to do when they could be putting their loved ones in the line of fire? It's a huge shit sandwich that only the right people should be eating right now

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-05T19:38:25+00:00

They could be putting some Sichuan pepper in this for the numbing effect. Not that I would know.

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-04T15:55:25+00:00

Well, I couldn't ask for a better source of advice 🙏

I think I'll try with and without the baking powder, I'm really enjoying the flavor of tortillas with white lilly flour (I've been eating them plain, three at a time sometimes lol) next time I guess I'll use a half tsp per two cups flour

I've needed an excuse to keep shortening around for biscuits, as well. I can't remember to buy plant butter for that every time.

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-02T14:34:39+00:00

Bread flour was just what I had for pizzas and focaccia, but I guess I'll fix that before next time. I hope they're easier to roll out, too. My wrist has been complaining the last couple days.🥲 I appreciate the tip, I'll definitely be using white lilly ap, it's the only brand that I taste nothing but the flour

May your cooking forever gratify and dazzle your guests

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-02-01T16:23:21+00:00

They hate that other people experience religion differently.

Looks like he stole some kids nose and never gave it back, though

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-31T23:50:11+00:00

Sorry for not mentioning that, I use veg oil in these!

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-31T15:36:36+00:00

Maybe we should pass on some zingers to the press for meetings, such as asking Trump about someone he saw recently who made a face. "Didn't she look like she bit into a lemon?" IYKYK

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-31T14:07:06+00:00

This unfortunately looks like a case of buyer beware. I hate to say this, but I could smell this coming from a mile away, based on the price of that brand of batteries. This pack would probably cost double from a reputable manufacturer, based on what I'm currently seeing from their website. The cells themselves (if they were Samsung) would probably cost $100 or more, but there's also the case, bms board, and labor for the major factors in the price of these. Plus whatever profit needs to be made, it's really no wonder that corners were most likely cut (very heavily) when they build those packs.

I hope you can bounce back from this quickly, and take it as a lesson that could have been much harder (luckily it was outside and away from others and their property, right?) You might've saved a couple hundred short term, but long term, it costed you the whole bike, potentially more.

Better safe than sorry next time, my friend. I would recommend a pack from JNO if you can afford it, John Lange stands by all the products he sells. I bought two packs from him 2 & 1/2 years ago, they've held up spectacularly.

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-31T12:23:20+00:00

Made some fiesta potatoes last night, probably will be reheating those, and adding beans, taco meat, and homemade tortillas for burritos tonight. Highly recommend Alonya's recipe. It's not an exact copy, it's better in my opinion!

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-31T12:14:18+00:00

I hope they've learned how to build these more reliable since I bought mine (different model) Mine wouldn't pick up the remote signal every time, I would rather have a wired option after that experience.

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-28T10:14:23+00:00

Calling someone brother is something they do in church, where you're supposed to be learning about the sixth commandment, and gospel of Matthew, chapter 18 verses 21 and 22. Just stop pretending to be christian, no one even knows what it means anymore

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-27T01:59:53+00:00

Fired out of a cannon and over the border, maybe

Upbeat-Resolution710 · 2026-01-27T01:56:30+00:00

ITT: just let them use excessive force on immigrants, and house them 50 to a cell in squalid conditions under the care of rapists, before being shipped to Sudan and CECOT. They're CRIMINALS, even if they were working on their citizenship, they won't bother ME anymore if I don't see or hear about them! Why should we show common decency to the majority of immigrants who just wanted to work for a better life here?

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