baggachipz

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[–] baggachipz 4 points 47 minutes ago

Richest country… for now

[–] baggachipz 2 points 1 hour ago

You’re right, that definitely could have happened too. I just can’t help but think of him trying to describe the shot to somebody. Though it would be equally pathetic to see him snap the photo on timer, run over, look at pic, reset the timer, try again… for like 50 times.

[–] baggachipz 74 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

Anytime I see these types of terrible pics, I think of the planning this self-important asshole agonizes over while the struggling gig photographer has to keep their eyes from rolling out of their head.

Peak narcissism and vanity, utterly shameless.

[–] baggachipz 19 points 8 hours ago (1 children)

Time to liberate these hamberders from their packaging

[–] baggachipz 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

The whole board is his family and sycophants. Not a chance that happens. He will take the ship down with him on board.

[–] baggachipz 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Fair, but I would argue that in and of itself is not the major problem. There were flame wars/trolls/squabbles on the internet for years. Then along came the rage-rewarding algorithms and clickbait based on profiling, and it all went to shit. Basically, dumping gasoline on ego and indignity.

[–] baggachipz 12 points 1 day ago (3 children)

There is no algorithm like that here. You could argue that “popular” posts are the most inflammatory, but that’s not the case in a lot of the communities I frequent.

[–] baggachipz 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I have neither the desire nor the authority to bless anybody.

[–] baggachipz 7 points 2 days ago

Trump still has 4 more years. 🤮

That’s a generous assumption.

[–] baggachipz 1 points 2 days ago

I mean, sure, but my suggestions can be learned and practiced.

[–] baggachipz 2 points 2 days ago

You’re taking my shitpost comment way too seriously.

[–] baggachipz 4 points 2 days ago

I’m about to make a movement

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The trees made for an unsafe exit when in full bloom, so I got out ahead of that and cut them down. One of the trees was big enough that I had to use a wedge and notch cut with rope to keep it from falling on a busy road. I succeeded. Now we can see way farther when turning out and are safer. Yes, I used eye protection and gloves.

 
 
 

I always hated this cheap plastic one we had, if you shifted it would slide around and the little feet would slide off the rim. So I went to Lowe’s and bought a wood one, then installed it. It’s much better.

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March 30, 2016. I arrived to the Tesla showroom/service facility at 7am to a line of about 30 people already camped out. A local Tesla fan club was handing out donuts and coffee. Tesla store employees were handing out whatever swag they had in stock; I got a nice pen.

Then, the line grew… and grew. Hundreds of fans wrapped around the building as we all eagerly awaited plunking down $1000 sight-unseen for a car. It seemed insane, but I wanted nothing else. It was a jovial, exciting party, and we were all there for the same reason. Then, the doors opened and it was electric (heh).

The order system couldn’t keep up, as every customer rapidly put in their reservation as quickly as possible to allow the next person to get theirs. I excitedly rushed home and bought as much TSLA stock as I could afford.

The next night was just as exciting, as I saw the grand reveal. The car was different, but beautiful. It was exactly what I wanted. Other people felt the same.

Then came the excruciating wait, as the company struggled to start production and avoid bankruptcy. People on the subreddit coordinated volunteer opportunities to assist Tesla in any way possible. We were all in this together.

Once deliveries started, it was again like Christmas morning. I got a call from a weary rep that my new baby was ready to deliver. One more painful week, and I was driving my amazing new whip away from the center, cheering to myself. I was hot shit as I turned heads around town in my low-VIN Magic Future Machine. Despite some early part replacements under warranty, it’s been a great car.

Which brings us to today. I’m now embarrassed to pull it out of my garage, despite the fact that lots of Teslas are tooting around town. I roll my eyes at the couple Cybertrucks I see. I want to put one of those “bought this before…” stickers on the bumper, but that seems kind of corny to me. My friends mock my Swasticar. I want to get rid of it, but I have no car payment and can’t be dropping the cash on something else. Even a used Polestar 2 would be $10,000 out of pocket. I’m sure there will be a rush on other EVs anyway.

I’m left with a perfectly good car that tells everybody that I’m an evil racist who supports the destruction of the better world I hoped to hasten with my original purchase. I don’t know what to do. What do owners like me (I assume there are many) suggest? Do we just live with our mistake?

 
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It's only Tuesday 😩 (sh.itjust.works)
 
 
 

I know there was some schism and moving of instances, but beyond that I can’t deduce what happened/is happening.

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