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Re: Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time

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Post by laimewhisps » Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 9:53 PM UTC

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I don’t think the US is a sovereign nation. No one wanted this war but we did it anyway. Our politicians are all bribed and blackmailed by Israel.

I think a great many Democrats could have warned you this type of war was not only possible but likely under Trump. People made an active, conscious decision to vote for him or to not vote. No one to blame but themselves for this, they got what they voted for (yup non-voters also share the blame, no one can feign ignorance on Donald Trump or the Republican party). Not that it matters, the rest of us get to suffer the…

Democrats are equally enthusiastic about attacking Iran. Just listen to Chuck Schumer and Hillary Clinton. It was also Biden who started the Gaza genocide with Israel. That’s the point, the American government is 100% captured by Zionists. There’s no voting your way out of it.

Re: Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time

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Post by ninglor » Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 10:41 PM UTC

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Last I checked, depending on one’s needs, used EVs are among some of the best values in the US used car market. Their prices are closer to what prices on used gas cars would’ve been had the market not been turned on its head during the pandemic. The main caveat is that available models are heavily weighted towards “compact” (RAV4 sized) SUVs and larger. There aren’t many little Prius/Fit/Soul type town car models aro…

The problem is the "gas station mindset", where people are only able to view EV ownership through the lens of "drive till empty then fill up". A 250 mile round trip to the beach becomes unthinkable because the gas station mindset dictates that they will have to spend 30-40 minutes at a charger on the way home. The reality of course, is that you charge on L2 while at the beach, or stop for a quick 5-10 minute buffer c…

There are many nice places to visit that don't have, and never will have, EV charging.

EV charging sites are still much less ubiquitous than gas stations.

The ~200 mile round trip I did this Monday would have required a 30 minute detour to reach a charger on the way back. Certainly viable, but that's a lot more logistical overhead than just heading out with a full tank in the morning.

Re: Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time

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Post by krior » Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 11:05 PM UTC

laimewhisps wrote: post #184

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And who votes for those politicans?

People who aren't given a choice to vote for anyone else. I personally do not vote for this reason.

You know that societal change is not a force of nature that just happens to us?

Your president is threatening the whole world and all you "freedom-loving" americans manage to do is shrugging with the shoulders. A nation of spineless hypocrites.

Re: Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time

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Post by laimewhisps » Fri, Sep 11, 2026, 11:12 PM UTC

krior wrote: post #193

laimewhisps wrote: post #184

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People who aren't given a choice to vote for anyone else. I personally do not vote for this reason.

You know that societal change is not a force of nature that just happens to us? Your president is threatening the whole world and all you "freedom-loving" americans manage to do is shrugging with the shoulders. A nation of spineless hypocrites.

Every president of the US has done that and believe me I’m doing more than shrugging my shoulders. I would love to see this country dissolved.