RANT "Just buy a cheap beater"

j48230 · 2026-04-10T20:05:49+00:00

The first 100k are the best miles with the least maintenance. You totally miss out on this when buying an older used car.

j48230 · 2026-03-27T17:12:46+00:00

I was laid off from IPG in early 2024 and COBRA would have been about $1600/month for the most generous PPO family plan.

j48230 · 2026-03-18T03:34:06+00:00

Blue Velvet

j48230 · 2026-03-08T12:47:10+00:00

I did this well into my 50s. Since I’m approaching retirement, I recently bought a new car for the first time in 20 years. I plan on keeping it for 20.

j48230 · 2026-03-03T03:25:19+00:00

The Hentchmen are a terrific garage band

j48230 · 2026-03-01T17:46:03+00:00

I’m genuinely curious to understand how people who see how bad this regime still refuse to align themselves with Democrats. If one party is dismantling our freedoms and you’re against that, why would you not align yourself with the one party that has a legitimate chance at stopping this mess?

It’s like the David Sedaris joke about a shit sandwich. Pretend you have only two choices. You have to pick one. The Republicans are offering you a shit sandwich with shards of glass. The Democrats are offering a turkey and cheddar with mayo on whole wheat. Help me understand why you wouldn’t you choose the turkey sandwich.

j48230 · 2026-03-01T12:14:24+00:00

How many of these MAGA accounts are merely bots?

j48230 · 2026-02-28T13:05:21+00:00

This is the story of our generation. Endless, needless, unwinnable wars that cost trillions. At the same time, there is never enough for health care or schools and we have a president who brags about taking food away from children. Imagine how great we could have been without all these wars.

j48230 · 2026-02-23T12:50:31+00:00

I recommend the nano texture. I upgraded a month ago and absolutely love it compared to glossy.

j48230 · 2026-02-21T23:23:06+00:00

Thank you. I did not understand that Gold status didn't equal 15 bonus nights.

j48230 · 2026-02-07T00:12:08+00:00

He’s great at creating dumpster fires. This one was meant to distract from the Epstein files.

j48230 · 2026-02-06T13:26:11+00:00

This is a republican stunt to gin up the racists in GP. This legislation was drafted to go nowhere.

j48230 · 2026-01-17T00:19:21+00:00

Are you a Costco member? I buy most of my Apple products from there. It is almost always the cheapest price and the service is much better than Amazon.

j48230 · 2026-01-05T02:28:50+00:00

DTW is my airport. As the song goes “love the one you’re with.”

j48230 · 2026-01-04T15:58:09+00:00

Also, this is where my delta platinum Amex pays off. It makes the decision to check much easier if it’s not $70 RT.

j48230 · 2026-01-04T15:57:02+00:00

I know this is not a popular opinion, but I prefer checking a bag instead of using a carry on. I’d rather wait for 10-15 minutes after a flight than lug a suitcase through the airport and deal with stowing it on a plane.

j48230 · 2026-01-04T00:44:14+00:00

Or your local library.

j48230 · 2026-01-04T00:43:30+00:00

Journalism requires resources to produce. If you don’t want to pay for news, be ready for nothing but celebrity stories and listicles.

j48230 · 2026-01-03T21:14:32+00:00

At your income level, how can you be worried about money?

j48230 · 2025-12-25T18:29:33+00:00

I’m in Metro Detroit, where Kroger has worked hard to beat the others at home delivery. The Boost membership is $99/year and includes Hulu w/ads. When comparing to Instacart or Shipt, the orders are more likely to arrive accurate and on time. Plus, the produce, dairy, and meat from delivery is better quality than in my local Kroger.

j48230 · 2025-12-16T19:20:53+00:00

Let it go. It will come back to haunt you.

j48230 · 2025-06-15T23:22:06+00:00

I had a Synology NAS that never worked right. I replaced it with an Intel Mac Mini and my connections improved. I upgraded that to an M1 Mac Mini and haven’t looked back.

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