The Electric Viking

By: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 months ago

“ New study reveals EV batteries retain 99% health after 120,000 kms Experts reveal why the HYPE for hybrid cars will end in DISASTER UK firm...”

Alternate fuels, EVs, ... the news is a flood, every day. It's hard to keep up. Sam Evans is a preacher for the future. If you want to know what's going to happen in the near future, he's your guy!

Trump's assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.”

Trump's assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  2 months ago

“Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.”

A couple of days ago, we had the same news, but about South America. Now it's south Asia. Eh! Who needs slanty-eyed people when you've got great friends like Vladimir??

Elon Musk Is Faking It

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  84 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The fraudster who cried "fraud"”

We're going to buy an EV when we return to France in a few months. It won't be a Tesla...

Lies, Damned Lies and Trumpflation

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  23 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Big worries — and some investment advice”

Krugman has retired from the NY Times, but is now on Substack. He's still the most incisive writer on current events. And therefore still the most hated.

U.S. Park Service Strikes Transgender References From Stonewall Website

Via: Bob Nelson  •  News & Politics  •  11 Comments  •  1 Like  •  2 months ago

“The “T” was removed in references to L.G.B.T.Q.+ on the official site for the Greenwich Village monument, which marks a milestone in the fight for...”

I am a straight male WASP. I have never suffered discrimination, because I belong to all the "acceptable" groups. It's gonna get ugly for brown or black skin, women, people who don't speak English, ...

Trump's assault on USAID leaves China soft power opening in Southeast Asia | Poverty and Development News | Al Jazeera

Via: Bob Nelson  •  World News  •  0 Comments  •  2 months ago

“Washington's retreat from the region leaves space that Beijing may be keen to fill, analysts say.”

So far, I've seen similar articles about South America and the EU. But no problem!!  Trump is doing stuff. He's giving Ukraine to his dear friend Vladimir.

The Gulf of Mexico’s EEZ: Who has economic control over its waters?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  World News  •  11 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 months ago

“Gulf of Mexico America Who? What? Cuba?”

Musk's Son Calls Trump's Gaza Plan Idiotic

Via: Bob Nelson  •  World News  •  2 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  2 months ago

“"You need to think this stuff through, dumbass," the 4-year-old said.”

Now... THIS is the Musk we actually need. Sadly, Trump fired the boy five minutes later.

Trump's disdain for South American allies is China's gain

Via: Bob Nelson  •  World News  •  85 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  2 months ago

“The US is targeting its own allies and its withdrawal from the region has left a power vacuum for China to fill in”

Trump seems to understand absolutely nothing about international affairs. That's not surprising: he's a Reality-TV personality, not a diplomat. He only hears "advice" that agrees with his prejudices, so he's never corrected. He doesn't know that China's economy has been bigger than...