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They are milking their customers for all they're worth. Just like Harley, they're charging more for more-or-less the same product to prop up their earnings. >:(
Even worse is that Americans have been made captive consumers due to land use policies influenced by the automakers over the past century. D:<
Why American Cars Are So Expensive
Cars once promised independence and transportation for all Americans. Now, they are a luxury product that cost about $50,000, nearly 30% higher than just a few years ago. Affordable vehicles, especially those below the price of $20,000, have nearly disappeared. And while Automakers pulled in record profits in 2023, slim margins combined with deep investments into EV batteries, software and other technology is making it hard to produce cars much cheaper. Chinese automakers can, but they're impeded by tariffs and rules. Insiders say that is just a bandage - automakers need to compete.
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On the other hand, a cheap and defined toolset covers all types of square taper bb, while modern bb's seem to have 20 different tools needed and they all cost $30 or more.
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The big reason why I haven't put more consideration into moving to a drier climate for more days of outdoor fun per year is that I am worried about future water scarcity.
I also don't complain about rainy days here as much anymore because I know that the rain is what keeps our water supply in a good state.
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"National Forest Development Road 110"
Starts with a 9% grade!
#forest #mywork #photog #photography #rural
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The biggest argument against "Intelligent Design" is how stupidly built parts of our body are. Some examples:
- The "funny bone"
- Charliehorses
- The bone structure of our feet
- The structure of our knees
- How our retinae are behind the blood vessels network instead of in front
- Vestigial organs in general
Nobody "intelligent" would design something like this. :/
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