March 9, 2026 - Heather Cox Richardson

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

“ It has become clear that Trump had no plan in Iran other than to strike it, knock out the leaders he didn’t like, and hope the Iranian people...”

There is s-o-o-o much information flowing through our little world right now. It's hard to separate the wheat from the chaff. Heather Cox Richardson has that capability.

This Carbon Fibre Motor is Breaking All The Rules

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Alternative Energy  •  3 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

“ When I heard about this new motor from YASA, that delivers 1000 bhp in just 12.7kg (28lb), I had to learn more about it. There is so much genius...”

Apparently, YASA is owned by Mercedes Benz. So China is not the only player in this space. 

Trump Is Making Jimmy Carter’s Mistake on Iran and Oil

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Op/Ed  •  1 Comments  •  8 months ago

“ The country is more exposed to oil price shocks than any other major power, including China.”

It would be bad to have a war run by either fools or ignoramuses. We have a war being run by people who are both fools AND ignoramuses. 

Republicans are using custom electric Cybertrucks to get political

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  8 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“ Barreling down State Route 101 on a recent Sunday afternoon, the Jay Feely campaign Cybertruck was hard to miss”

It's a fucking EV! These people are totally incoherent. EVs are anathema, unless sold by people who give Nazi salutes...

Jared Bernstein Twofer

By: Bob Nelson  •  Stock Market & Investments  •  8 Comments  •  9 Likes  •  8 months ago

“ Keep Kicking the Ball in Your Own Goal and Eventually You’re Going to Lose; Also, Job TrendsA Jumble of Thoughts About War, Gas Prices, and Who's...”

Biden left an economy that was humming along just fine. All Trump had to do was NOTHING, while claiming credit. Of course he had to fuck everything up...

Two EVs Europeans can buy, but Americans can't

By: Bob Nelson  •  Alternative Energy  •  15 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“ MAGA hates science because science says "truth" is objective, rather than whatever Our Glorious Leader says it is. Alternative energy is science....”

Corporations - that includes automobile maunfacturers - are not charitable institutions. Their purpose is to rake in as much money as possible. Much of their behavior is dictated by circumstances - political, social, whatever. If political crcumstances allow them to not sell inexpensive...

EVs Outsell Petrol in Europe for the First Time EVER and Battery Trains Go Live!

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Alternative Energy  •  54 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

“ The hottest of the hot news is at the 2:32 mark”

Lemme see... When was it that some NT luddites declared that even "majority EV" wouldn't be happening any time soon? Oh yes... that was yester-fucking-day! This is MAGA fucking over Americans - including themselves, because they're totally ignorant idiots. By the time we get rid of MAGA,...

Gas Prices Surge 11 Cents in One Night Across the U.S.

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“ Sharply rising gas prices could increase demand for smaller cars, hybrids, and EVs”

Who cares? The President doesn't pay for the fuel his cars and planes and whatever burn. Après moi, le déluge!

What Is It All For?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Op/Ed  •  10 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  8 months ago

“ A lethal combination of incompetence, hubris, and greed is driving this disaster”

Donald Trump announced his war against Iran in a basement at Mar-a-Lago, wearing an open-necked shirt and a basball cap. Presidential.

Reality Sets In on Trump’s New War

Via: Bob Nelson  •  Stock Market & Investments  •  7 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Surprise! War in the middle of the world’s most important oil fields has consequences”

I'm old enough to remember this very clearly. Donald Trump is older than I. Apparently, he does not remember it...