dispelling urbanist lies

Charlotte, NC
Joined January 2016
So how low are the morties going this time? 1%?
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America is the new Europe. 10 years from now, China will be laughing at us for not having AI the same way we’re laughing at Europoors for not having AC.
At this point, I expect data centers will go the way of nuclear. The last American data center will be built next year. By 2028 there will be a nationwide effectual ban. It will be 15 years before another gets built.
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I think it’s kinda neat that it only took like 3 years to go from Will Smith eats spaghetti to building The Machine from Person of Interest for real. Now let’s burn it to the ground.
Did you sleep well last night? Oh good. Meet "Orchestra" "Orchestra turns the world's cameras into a live, searchable feed — with autonomous agents that act on what they see." orchestraos.com/ #AI #Surveillance #Privacy #Flock #DeFlock
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Brb just gonna go put a Dremel through my fridge’s WiFi chip.
If the mythos reality is even 1/10 what's claimed, *a lot* of things are going to have to get air-gapped from the internet
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CMPD should just req a few surplus F35s and start terminating street takeovers from 50,000 ft up.
ICE WATCH? This North Carolina police officer didn’t fire his service weapon when he had the chance and it almost cost him his life. Anyone who uses their car as a weapon should expect to be killed in self defense.
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I’m begging someone to please explain why the BC tunnels use teslas with drivers instead of literally any other better way to move people. Automated rail, light rail, anything. The mine carts from Donkey Kong would make more sense.
BORING NEWS: The Boring Company has proposed a 40-year, $34 million deal with the Metro Nashville Airport Authority to build the Music City Loop station at Nashville International Airport. The deal includes an annual $300,000 licensing fee to the authority (rising 3% yearly for inflation), plus $5 per drop-off or pick-up once operational, and reimbursement of $600,000 in prior costs. The authority's Finance Committee approved the terms today, with a full board vote set for February 18th. More Boring news later today in the ELON CHRON!
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Some of those “real world needs” being that the cars need to start and drive consistently and also not burn the house down while charging.
NEWS: Stellantis stock is down 23% today after the company announced it's taking a $26.5 billion hit and writing down their electric vehicle business. Stellantis CEO: "The write-downs reflect the cost of overestimating the pace of the energy transition that distanced us from many car buyers’ real-world needs, means and desires.”
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Sir, this is a Wendy’s.
The Gaston County Health Department dispatched a member of its environmental health team to a Wendy's in Gastonia because someone was spotted getting a tattoo in the restaurant's dining room. A spokesperson for Gaston County says it appears the restaurant's manager is addressing the issue
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Oh nice, my tax dollars getting spent on illegals.
The city of Charlotte is committing $100,000 "in support of rent and utility bills for households adversely impacted by ongoing economic disruption across the community." The news release doesn't explicitly say it, but the funds appear to be meant for families impacted by the CBP operation. The city says Crisis Assistance Ministry will serve as the administrative partner for the program, handling applications for funding and disbursements to households. Funds will support households identified by key non-profit organizations working directly in the community, including the Charlotte Center for Legal Advocacy, OurBRIDGE for Kids, Latin American Coalition and Carolina Migrant Network. Funding will be available on a non-exclusive basis, regardless of race, gender, or national origin. To be eligible, applicants must have proof of household income, a social security number and photo ID. Interested individuals should reach out to the community organizations. The program will be initiated on Monday, November 24
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Come on @Hyundai you cowards, build this thing. I will absolutely buy one (used and heavily depreciated).
This is the new Genesis G90 Wingback. Secretly nicknamed Dr Evil by those in the know, it really shows the Korean brand is cooking up some amazing new performance models for its new Magma sub-brand...
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At this point I’ve listened to enough Caleb Hammer to know this book is very well-written bullshit.
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Urbanists think they can force taxpayers into little boxes next door to criminals but the reality is we’ll go to the next city over and take our tax base with us.
Who do you think these “taxpayers” are?
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I’ll be taking this just so I can avoid writing a $10k check to some PE rollup HVAC company every time the AC goes out.
BREAKING: Home Depot has started giving out free training to Americans who want to work in HVAC, carpentry, electricity, & construction. The classes are self-paced and students will earn certifications they can use on their resumes. THIS IS AWESOME!
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Your next Uber ride or burrito delivery is going to be in one of these.
NEWS: General Motors has officially unveiled the second-generation Chevy Bolt EV. • Starting price: $28,995 (incl. destination fee) • 65 kWh LFP battery • 255 mile range • Native NACS port • Up to 150 kW charging speed • Bidirectional (V2H) power: 9.6 kW • FWD • 210 hp • 10–80% charge in 26 mins • CCS adapter included for older infrastructure • Larger infotainment display (no Apple CarPlay/Android Auto) • Optional Super Cruise hands-free system. Supports route following, lane changes, and highway interchanges • 11.3" touchscreen and an 11" digital gauge cluster • Adjustable regen braking: low, high, or blended modes • 16 cu ft cargo capacity (rear seats up). 57 cu ft (rear seats down) • RS trim: about $32,000 (incl. destination) • LT Comfort trim: about $29,990 (incl. destination) • Base LT: about $28,995 (incl. destination) • Deliveries begin in the U.S. in early 2026
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But urbanists keep saying that concerns about violence on public transit are fake.
South End stabbing scene:
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Fun fact: if you switch to commuting by bicycle, you probably won’t need that retirement fund. 🚲💥🚗
Replacing a car with an e-bike can save a household $120,000 over a decade—enough to wipe out debt, fund a college account, or boost retirement savings.
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You can hardly build a mid-range motorcycle for $10k anymore. Just the safety and emissions equipment for a modern car costs more than $10k, a Ford Maverick is the modern version of a basic car and it’s nearly $30k.
Someone in America needs to make a retro style budget friendly $10k car. Bypass dealerships. Sell online. Low tech. High reliability. Easy to maintain & service anywhere.
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Trump firing Powell is impossible and also extremely dumb which means that somehow, it will happen.
*TRUMP LIKELY TO FIRE POWELL SOON, WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL SAYS Bitcoin 8 digits
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While all of Toyota is busy putting boring 4 and 6 cylinder hybrids in everything cool they used to make, somewhere in Lexus there’s a team of rogue engineers building a fire breathing v8 dragon? Cool.
Lexus has presented its next supercar for the first time at the Goodwood Festival of Speed! It'll be powered by a V8 and rival the Aston Martin Vantage and Mercedes-AMG GT 👀 buff.ly/K5Zpetd
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