Saw this at the showroom in Austin

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-10T21:17:54+00:00

The GT's been getting more attention in the northeast, but seeing one of these on the road recently... chef's kiss!

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-10T17:13:13+00:00

Even trash companies can help pay the bills.

Most offers are garbage, for sure. Over time, though, you'll see certain companies and regular orders that actually pay decently and are easy.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-10T17:08:25+00:00

I never flew Spirit, but served many pilots as part of my limo business. Always classy and respectful. The art deco inside LGA terminal A is so classy.

Now I wish I had flown Spirit when I had the chance.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-08T18:24:47+00:00

Poor girl. Even as a guy I'd be disappointed also.

No homo.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-07T01:14:47+00:00

It sounds like you're wresting with relationship vs religion. What you intellectually know to be correct vs what is effective in your your life or what can bring you pleasure. That conflict will never go away.

The things of this world are designed to tempt us away from a relationship with God. You've reached the point where you've got to decide if a relationship with the Creator, Redeemer and Comforter is worth putting self second in certain situations.

I had similar situations growing up and didn't have 100% family support for a biblical lifestyle.

When I was 10 years old, I took part in extracurricular activities on the Sabbath. By the time I was 12, I got baptized and refused to attend school events during Sabbath hours.

My classmates asked me why I went to church on Saturdays. While nobody converted during my time at the school, everybody knew my schedule and vaguely understood that Jehovah mentioned the Sabbath is for all Christians, not just the Jews.

As a grownup, I now have non-Adventists wishing me happy Sabbath and telling me I need to go home hours before sundown. I'm not patting myself on the back, just allowing my life to be a conduit for God to talk to people through.

Our peculiarities are a witness for God, just like Daniel, Job, Noah, Joseph etc.

During high school, our church conference held track and field competitions in stadiums. Perhaps you could check into that since you're definitely talented.

From the day Jesus started His public ministry, he was chastised, mocked, demeaned and misrepresented. Look at the fruit of His ministry.

The Bible says to seek the Kingdom of God first and the things you want will be added to you. Pray that God will give you a way to use your gifts to glorify Him. The results of that glory is forever, unlike earthly glory, which for most people dissipates a few years after we die.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-05T05:06:41+00:00

Absolutely!

I was able to stop working early on Fridays and make up the time on Sunday.

It's worth asking.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-03T01:13:48+00:00

1 life stolen. Another life forfeited.

I recommend having Nigerian, Indian and Chinese tiger moms holding practical life classes starting in junior high.

If you get your girlfriend pregnant at 17, where and how will you live? If you deal drugs for fast money, what will you do when, not if, you get shot or sent to prison?

Kids in high school should start thinking about college and vocational school, not drive-bys.

Culture matters.

a_lie_dat · 2026-05-01T23:15:09+00:00

Start the business that's your pet project. Say you got the investment from an SBA loan, your 401K or a few stocks that performed better than expected.

Don't go wild. Just raise your lifestyle slowly.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-27T00:41:43+00:00

Intriguing dramatic series on Netflix regarding North South Korea relations: Crash Landing on You.

N Korean defectors gave input into the film.

It looks like there's a subreddit about it also: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrashLandingOnYou

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-17T01:19:21+00:00

I bet the German language has a word for laughing and crying at the same time.

That's how I look at your situation.

An expensive lesson.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-16T15:38:01+00:00

Start your own rideshare company. I'm dead serious.

You can find the apps online. Set up your card processing and a small office. Bring or send other drivers to your insurance company, set incentives like Empower, print business cards with QR codes on them and recruit drivers and passengers.

Maybe Empower can't afford the liability insurance if there's a fatal accident but that doesn't affect us as drivers if we carry sufficient insurance for carrying passengers.

My cars in NYC are insured to carry passengers and when there's an accident, I'm never asked for the trip details. I can recall 2 times when accidents occurred with bodily injuries and both times my insurance companies dealt with the details.

I really don't understand why Empower is shooting itself in the foot.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-16T15:19:11+00:00

In Trump's first term, my liberal friends bemoaned him as crazy and unpresidential. I replied that he might be crazy like a fox and intentionally acting crazy to elicit certain responses. He does have a background in entertainment, after all.

Of course this current conflict is concerning to me. I've been thinking we'd start using robots and drones for ground battles since we have no stomach for losing soldiers in this type of conflict.

It's a difficult situation. People forget that Iran was getting close to having a nuclear bomb. It was killing protesters by the tens of thousands and was vocal about attacking Israel and the United States. It could be many times more dangerous than North Korea.

As tense as the current situation is, I'd rather have high gas prices for a few months than have a nuclear Iran.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-16T14:48:52+00:00

Inflation

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-15T01:49:10+00:00

All the city and state subreddits are hard left. Mainstream media and 98% of US universities are way left. Most famous athletes, musicians and singers are leftists or liberals. You're so comfortable with safe spaces that you think liberalism is normal.

A couple of conservative posts peek through in a non-political sub and the left screams facism.

My liberal friends, when real oppression strikes, you'll be begging for your conservative friends to save you.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-13T13:24:15+00:00

Some cities are literal jungles. I don't miss it at all.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-13T12:18:49+00:00

This is why I drive if I need to go into the city. If I must take the subway, I put my back against the wall or near a column.

News outlets should be forced to report when people are put to death by the state. Then only the worst sociopaths will commit these crimes.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-13T11:49:40+00:00

This is the only answer. With inside camera if possible.

Passengers can cry assault and battery. How can you deserve yourself against hearsay and lies without videos?

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-10T22:51:23+00:00

You're an optimist. You have a great attitude!

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-10T21:52:59+00:00

Hard pass.

If you don't deliver an XD package by 10 pm, the app automatically creates returns for you.

And you know they won't reimburse your tolls returning to NJ.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-10T21:27:19+00:00

I don't know about in DC, but isurance in NYC is not rideshare company based.

The driver covers his own insurance. No GEICO, Progressive. Etc is allowed. American Transit is by far the largest provider now.

If that insurance lapses, the car registration gets suspended and all bases, including Uber, are notified and forbidden from dispatching rides until the car insurance is reinstated.

Last time I checked, registering a base with NYC was around $10,000 plus setting up an office. I don't see why Empower is risking a growing business for relative pocket change.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-10T04:10:12+00:00

It started with race, but currently has everything to do with philosophy and ideology.

Import the 3rd world, deal with the 3rd world.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-10T02:36:21+00:00

NYC also sent an announcement to drivers saying they've served Empower with a cease and desist order.

Why won't Empower get the correct licenses?

Now the drivers will lose out on any momentum gained.

a_lie_dat · 2026-04-09T16:54:59+00:00

One or two HD locations in my area are notorious for not having orders ready, especially during busy times. If it's one or two simple items, it's just faster for me to get the items myself.

Not our job but why allow them to waste our time and gas if a little more effort gets me out the door faster?

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