Is the argument they should have gotten a better deal?

TL;DR: The US economy showed strong growth with a 2.8% annualized GDP rate in Q2, doubling from earlier this year and exceeding expectations. Consumer spending, which drives 70% of the economy, rose sharply. Inflation also slowed, providing hope for a potential "soft landing" where inflation is controlled without a recession. Business investment increased significantly, particularly in equipment, though spending on structures declined due to high interest rates. Overall, the economic outlook is positive with signs of robust growth and cooling inflation.

What’s a little shart on CNN? No one reads that, I’m sure.

In another story, Belgium making arrests for terrorism related to France: https://apnews.com/article/terrorism-belgium-suspects-olympics-966191331732ea4d1e663a65d96a9e49

I wonder if these are related.

1304.88 miles

Dude.

This ongoing wedding party cost $600 MILLION.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ambani-wedding-anant-radhika-kardashians-harry-boris-b2585523.html

Republicans don’t do empathy. I’m pretty sure that’s a universal (and defining) trait for them.

Lemmy welcomes you, new ex-redditors.

I’m talking about point of sale transactions while in flight. It’s exactly the same as the coffee counter. And if a restaurant posts “credit only” they can also force the issue. There isn’t really any point in arguing with me when you’re obviously going on whatever idea you have in your mind. It’s just not true.

I know you’re being cheeky (and probably do always pay in cash) but businesses can actually choose to not accept the paper. I looked this up years ago wondering how airlines could force the issue of “CCs only.” Apparently being legal tender doesn’t mean companies are forced to accept it- which makes sense I guess. You just have to use legal currency (e.g., USD).

I know people will say this is bad, a new campaign will be rushed, etc. But I think we all know Biden was an excuse for many not to vote, or worse, to vote for Trump. Withdrawing will be his legacy when we win, not his failing.

Thank you President Biden. You are a hero.

I just had this strange vision of being cattle hearing a dinner bell and - both being used to it and not knowing what its for - continuing in our task of chewing food while staring after that annoyance in the homestead’s direction.

Also not knowing of course that’s where our herd member Sam went from the day before.

I don’t see this as a requirement to “tolerate intolerance”. I see this as an explanation of why we’re seeing the results we do. I’ve always had a kind of feeling that the extreme resurgence of the right is a hard reaction to the specific reforms of the left. The more reform, the more angst and reaction. It’s just nice to know this “feeling” has a name, and a proper theory.

Basically, the more social woes we fix, the more conservatives get pissed. Like they need time to adjust to their new reality or something.

So our options are: Pick and choose priorities, and slow it down, or face the right’s backlash, populism, and calls to arms, risking political turnover. This is not arguing appeasement. Just explaining their behavior, and the choices the left needs to make in how they govern. I.e., Slow and steady, or risky business.

Finally, I don’t think the right will ever stop trying to pull us towards The Handmaidens Tale, but given time to adjust to significant societal changes, their base becomes less charged and the backlash is less severe. See: Abortion rights.

I suppose you first have to cap what private ambulances can charge. No?

It’s either that or force every ambulance service to negotiate pricing with every insurance provider. Just like ERs you don’t really have a choice where you go (or who picks you up), nor exactly have the time to ask, “Are you in network?”

Our system is a mess.

Well, I’ve had DLs in multiple states and they all required fingerprints. The little digital ones. Maybe that’s not the case everywhere though.

As I said. They already have it.

However, jammers are illegal to use in the U.S.

What is the point of adding this bit for an article about burglaries?

But why not put the labels at the bottom of the chart?

I’m okay with the TSA scan (pre-check) since.. you know.. they already have you if you took a picture for your ID.

Those “clear” people however. Who TF thinks it’s a good idea to hand your biometric info to a corp?

All that extra expense up front usually needs to be financed. This also cuts into the long-term benefits via interest.

Edit: ex., I went to car and driver to find a comparable ICE and BEV. The Genesis Electric G80 is $21,225 more expensive than its ICE counterpart. Offered 4.9% interest on that amount only is an extra $3k over a five year term.

This brings the [financed period] monthly BEV premium to $400/mo, in just one example. I personally don’t use anywhere near that much gas, and my break even in this case would be closer to ten years. The entry level electric Hyundai Kona is only $10K more and will get you down the road about 190 miles before needing a charge.