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Tesla’s No.1 rival is practically taunting Elon Musk now
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 9 Comments • 2 Likes • 11 hours ago
“There are three letters keeping Tesla bulls up at night: BYD.”
It is amazing that US manufacturers depend upon the government intervention of trade restrictions to maintain market share on their own playing field. Maybe that's because the US automakers are focused on selling gimmicks instead of reliable, affordable vehicles. China has grown it's economy...
I'm a federal worker who commutes 15 hours a week after RTO. It's affected my marriage and social life.
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 21 Comments • 3 Likes • 19 hours ago
“A federal worker thinks Trump's RTO mandate has affected their marriage, energy, and weekends.”
Yep, modern jobs are like that. There hasn't been job security in the labor market for decades. Employers view workers as an expendable commodity. Thank Bill Clinton for that. Notice that there isn't any mention of the work to be done? Workers aren't going to invest themselves into job...
What the White House and Kremlin said about the Trump-Putin call
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 2 Comments • 2 Likes • one week ago
“The White House says President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed on an immediate ceasefire for energy and...”
Trump does it again! The minor accomplishment is that all sides have accepted the idea of a ceasefire and appear to be willing to negotiate terms of a ceasefire. Getting all sides to agree to talk to each other about the possibility of a ceasefire is a prerequisite for a peace process....
Wholesale egg prices have 'plunged.' Retail prices may follow
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 36 Comments • 1 Like • one week ago
“Prices in the wholesale egg market have fallen more than 40% since late February. It may take a few weeks for retail prices to catch up.”
The fearmongers better act fast before the crisis is gone. Next up on the play list will be whines about profiteering until the (high priced) retail inventory has been consumed. The whole crisis will be downplayed and forgotten in a matter of weeks, not months.
Retreat from Kursk: Ukrainian troops tell of catastrophe and panic
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 7 Comments • 3 Likes • one week ago
“Five soldiers tell the BBC of their withdrawal in the face of overwhelming firepower and drones.”
When has Ukraine been in a position to defeat Russia since 2014? What does Donald Trump have to convince Vladimir Putin to quit the war? The front lines of he war haven't changed since Nov. 2022. Even with the expenditure of huge amounts of munitions, the amount of territory changing hands...
Trump administration toughens sanctions on Russian oil, gas and banking sectors
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 11 Comments • 3 Likes • one week ago
“The stiffer restrictions come as the Trump administration is trying to convince Russia to accept terms of a proposed 30-day ceasefire.”
Cue whines that Trump will be forcing consumers to pay more at the pump.
Who Would Benefit the Most from Trump’s Social Security Tax Plan
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 1 Like • 2 weeks ago
“... removing taxation of income will benefit beneficiaries with incomes above $25,000 ...”
Gotta love the unbiased neoliberal press. Anyone hear of a thing call Required Minimum Distributions? People really are required to make withdrawals from their 401k and IRA retirement savings accounts. Those withdrawals are income, folks. All withdrawals from 401k and IRA accounts are...
A boon for US workers or 'incredibly irresponsible'? Expert slams Social Security Fairness Act, says it will lead to 'deeper and faster' benefit cuts — while millions stand to gain from it
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 2 Likes • 2 weeks ago
“Where are the people who promised to protect Social Security?”
A refreshing cuppa Joe for the weekend. Enjoy.