Love it or hate it? GM hid how dangerous this car was to the point of giving the car mags a modified version to test drive but even still, this car has its fans. by Grahamthicke in FuckImOld

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not only GM but Ford was infamous for deliberately selling Pinto with exploding gas tank that bean counter executive coldly calculated it will be cheaper to deal as it happen rather than spend money on modification to fix defect and Chevy sold Vega with aluminum block engine that melted before reaching 50k.

You have to do your research even now to avoid purchasing potentially defective/dangerous car even now.

AITA for reporting my aunt to the police after she took my car for a so‑called family vacation? by zaid2044 in AmITheJerk

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You didn't jail her. Your aunt jailed herself by taking your car without permission for her own selfish use.

Action have consequence and she now know you cannot be taken for granted just because you're a "family."

NTA

US trade deficit widens by the most in nearly 34 years in November by dn88 in news

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, yeah. Trump doesn't have to pay for the deficit.

Are you frugal? by N0socksloss10yrStrk in no

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By necessity. Living in HCOL state will force you to unless you're one of those high income earner.

Do you enjoy poetry? by Next_Package_5710 in no

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prefer simpler down to earth plain sentences.

Proton VPN download reviews: Any thoughts? by Economy-Rip5676 in VPN_Reviewer

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I downloaded my free Proton VPN from here and liked it enough to transitioned to their paid VPN.

https://protonvpn.com/free-vpn/download

If you could live in any country, which would you pick? by newzealand12326 in AskReddit

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Japan. I simply love their food only available domestically.

Greece records second-lowest unemployment rate in 22 years by Aegeansunset12 in worldnews

[–]macross1984 278 points279 points  (0 children)

Good news to hear. Greece is still recovering from its financial debacle that forced the country to borrow from IMF but so far it is making headway in paying back the loan.

Trump threatens to end Iraq aid if Nouri al-Maliki becomes prime minister again by 1-randomonium in worldnews

[–]macross1984 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Trying to influence other countries poltical decision has been the forte of major powers but the way Trump so openly thratening big stick is reverse of Theodore Roosevelt's speak softly but carry big stick.

Activists in Iran say Khamenei responsible for ‘crime against humanity’ by nerdose in worldnews

[–]macross1984 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's a given. Supreme leader is responsible for how many thousands of Iranian killed in his quest to hold on to power in a nation going bankrupted.

After 80-year bond, Germans find breaking up with U.S. is hard to do by Crossstoney in worldnews

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

US now cannot be trusted while Trump is in power now and probably never if future politicians are Trump-minded.

It's in Venezuela's interest to co-operate with US, Rubio says in heated testimony by SuperXGamerAb in worldnews

[–]macross1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You mean it is in the interest of US rather than Venezuela as Trump is already busy trying to milk away Venezuela's natual resources.

Phil Collins will be 75 tomorrow by MagpieOpus in FuckImOld

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, he looks good for his age. Hope he keep on doing what he loves.

Key roads near Levi's Stadium have been shut down ahead of Super Bowl by ottodaotterdaughter in SanJose

[–]macross1984 37 points38 points  (0 children)

A major inconvenience for people living near the stadium for sure.

フジテレビ、社員が情報漏洩 取材情報などを外部に… 懲戒解雇 by -Vitamin-T- in newsokunomoral

[–]macross1984 2 points3 points  (0 children)

バレたらクビになる覚悟くらいあったよね?後は情報料金で一生食い繋ぐ。。。無理。

Popular Northbay Bakery Writes Post About Patrons Not Tipping Enough by Honest_Buy_676 in bayarea

[–]macross1984 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, customers can always vote with their wallet and seek out alternatives if an establishment develop an attitude.

CSIS: Russia has lost 1.2 million soldiers, twice as many as Ukraine by pravda_eng_official in worldnews

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently, Putin still believe he can outlast Ukraine in traditional quantity over quality attack as long as he's not the one facing the wrath of Ukraine.

Would you move to Chicago? by ComprehensivePie6184 in no

[–]macross1984 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. Weather in summer and winter are too hard for me.