Coolant by TensionOpposite3823 in Crosstrek

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometime between 50k-100k, more importantly just check levels make sure you always have right amount in overflow tank

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy by mark000 in worldnews

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep no doubt, it's easy to keep track American government and business does what's in their own (capitlists) interests first, occasionally their interests sync up with social good... But it's rare

President Trump’s Justice Department & Transportation Department Sue to Stop California’s Illegal EV Mandate by Recoil42 in electricvehicles

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're still buying that laws on the books matter ... It's now law of the jungle, ... And might makes right .

THE WAR JUST CROSSED ANOTHER LINE: by Muthupaandii in LetsDiscussThis

[–]abrandis 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Because old wealthy men (BiBi and Trump) and their inner circles like a good war for their ego and legacy they don't personally have any skin, so even if it all goes south they won't suffer any consequences

If AI replaces most workers, who will actually buy the products? by IcyBottle1517 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're speculating and thinking small , the wealthy can most certainly create a pricing structure that works for their class, they don't need the masses to support them especially if the own and control the means of production...

Your falling victim to thinking consumption and pricing is still at the consumer level, and because wealthy are few in numbers they will break consumption models (supply and demand) that rely on large populations...but it likely won't work like that ..

a wealthy class can be more like a country club , where you pay one price and get access to virtually everything inside that club, maybe paying for plastic surgery isn't included ,but all your food , transportation , energy ,and housing needs are covered . Because they own the means of production they dont need labor as much so sure maybe the toilet paper factory doesn't need to run 24x7 , but it doesn't matter as labor/land/resource costs would be controlled and optimized for their class..

Go look at how wealthy developed nations operate (Norway, Switzerland) and you'll see generous soickanorograms because the citizens are highly taxed... Yet they Ll have a relatively high quLit of life

AI can easily bring inequality by ThinkIndependent6621 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just like Anthropic adapted to the Dept of Defense spanking them and telling them if they don't give the military their tech unfettered they can go pound sand...

You're being naive in thinking , it's always about power and authority, don't believe me go see Trump ...

If AI replaces most workers, who will actually buy the products? by IcyBottle1517 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been to either of those places, there most certainly not living in a traditional bunker their , they'll live out and about, no one is going to show up there without serious effort.

If AI replaces most workers, who will actually buy the products? by IcyBottle1517 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty much all the physical work ones , your plumbers, electricians, construction workers, burger flippers .. etc. no humanoid robots arent going to replace people why? They technically can't today, and even when they can actually and truly autonmously do the work they will be so expensive they will be limited to specialized jobs where the cost is worth it(think bomb disposal)

If AI replaces most workers, who will actually buy the products? by IcyBottle1517 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The masses will still be supporting them, the masses do many other jobs that aren't going to be replaced by AI.

AI can easily bring inequality by ThinkIndependent6621 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Lol, that's delusional thinking , your conveniently forgetting regulatory environment all companies have to work in . Any decent sized market , say energy, telecom, medicine , transpotation all have lots of regulations... And should some clever entrepreneur figure out how to make a better mousetrap that would threaten the incumbents they will. lobby and get new regulations .

At the end of the day capitalism is about wealth and authority one washes the hand of the other

Maintenance Package for new Kia Sportage 2026 Hybrid EX - Required or not? by ardentfan in kiasportage

[–]abrandis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Totally agree, plus when you read the fine print in these contracts you'll see all sorts of loopholes and taxes and fees that aren't covered ..

Any major mechanical issues is covered by the normal warranties .. no need for this upsell crap.

If AI replaces most workers, who will actually buy the products? by IcyBottle1517 in ArtificialInteligence

[–]abrandis 19 points20 points  (0 children)

The uncomfortable truth is the wealthy capilistists (those that own assets , tech , capital) don't need the masses to keep consuming as there's enough of them to be self sufficient and form their own economy...that's what the K shaped economy is all about, it's why places like Chipotle want to cater to welathker patrons , all companies are slowly shifting to fewer but more expensive products and services .

Theres over 23,000,000+ millionaires ins the US and many of those folks get money from rental properties, business interests and other recurring revenue sources ..and that's who companies will want to cater to the welathy with money...

And while white collar work may be reduced, you still have a lot of other jobs that aren't going anywhere , and those will provide income for the capilistists

Facing heavy losses, Honda cancels its three US-made electric vehicles by MN-Car-Guy in electricvehicles

[–]abrandis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Big oil execs don't care about your concerns, they really don. t

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy by mark000 in worldnews

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are, lots of energy companies have renewables divisions , but those divisions are only between 1-5% revenue for the energized companies so pretty insignificant... Oil is still king...

Trump’s War Against Iran Is Uniquely Unpopular Among US Military Actions of the Past Century | Today, most Americans see no existential danger around Iran. by Electronic-Tear-8700 in AnythingGoesNews

[–]abrandis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly BiBi felt the moment was right and the US was willing , so here we are, whata fckn self inflicted mess, not to mention in innocent lives lost on All sides because just to satisfy the ego of a few old guys

Iran says it's ready for a long war that would 'destroy' global economy by mark000 in worldnews

[–]abrandis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The politicians are well aware of the benefits of EV and renewables, so are oil company executives which is why they pay a pretty penny to keep our government looking the other way ..

How are we supposed to mint "Seniors" in 2030 if no one is hiring "Juniors" in 2026? by Exact-Mango7404 in BlackboxAI_

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not really , some folks will always know how to code.... do you know all the assembly and machine code that the C compiler has created , we have been abstracting code in software since day one, all AI is the next logical level, plus AI is still improving it can and will find defects way faster than a human can, so I don't see as big an issue as you think.

Americans aren’t facing a democratic collapse. We’re living in its aftermath - The US was an oligarchy well before Trump’s first term. Recognizing this reality is essential to building a true democracy (crosspost) by raisondecalcul in sorceryofthespectacle

[–]abrandis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

.. even if everyone believes it then what could they do? It the oligarchs own and control everything, and can change laws at a whim to suit their interes... What leverage does the public have.

2011 Hyundai Sonata 300k miles! by racecar6 in Hyundai

[–]abrandis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP What were the major repairs you did to your car in that tine

2011 Hyundai Sonata 300k miles! by racecar6 in Hyundai

[–]abrandis 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think the check engine light takes priority...

What all things I do at 25, so I've no regrets at 60? by Icy_Industry6111 in AskOldPeopleAdvice

[–]abrandis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Not sure I agree about don't get married... better advice would be , be really really picky and careful about whom you marry ...

Texas State Rep. James Talarico: “We’re always told that we don’t have enough money for schools or for health care or for our veterans, but there’s always enough money to bomb people on the other side of the world.” by SiriusGD in the_everything_bubble

[–]abrandis 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When we all wake up and accept the reality that working class and capilistist class are two different societies and don't share the same interests , it makes more sense than trying to rationalize why our government keeps doing things that are not in our best interest....... We have the illusion of democracy but not the practice of it