Pointless attacks on LGBTQ aside, this fixation on the elementary family (i.e. as opposed to the extended family) has been rather deleterious for our society.
It puts tremendous financial and temporal pressure on young adults and goes against the social structure that humans have had for millennia and still observe in some parts of the world. It should be very obvious why so many are delaying or altogether skipping parenthood.
What makes a game “for retired people”?
What a silly premise.
That’s good, until you need to take a longer trip. At which point you can either have the extra batteries or a gas engine. There are arguments for either solution.
Evacuation order on a space station seems rather terrifying.
In contrast to an extra 250 miles worth of batteries that you don’t need?
Hybrids are consistently among the most reliable vehicles you can buy.
They add some components, but they also take away some troublesome parts: https://www.torquenews.com/1083/its-whats-missing-matters-why-toyota-hybrids-are-so-much-more-reliable-other-brands-vehicles
you’re still reliant on paying for oil and gas
You’re reducing your consumption by roughly 20-30%. Given that this reduction comes at a low cost and retains the ubiquitous fast refueling of gas cars, it’s an excellent choice for many people.
Hybrids should be the default for gasoline vehicles. There may be some specialized cases where hybrids don’t make sense, but if you look at vehicles that have hybrid and non-hybrid options the hybrid typically sees a fuel consumption reduction of 20-30%. The cost increase is not so much and quickly pays for itself.
It’s also an easy way to add AWD if you only need a light-duty AWD system.
Range anxiety is waaay overblown in my opinion for how you use your vehicle.
People use there vehicles in a lot of different ways. That’s why there’s a bunch of different size, body style, and powertrain options available for vehicles.
This is a big argument against EV mandates that several U.S. states have proposed. Where the fuck do people in apartments and condos charge?
The excuses by EV supporters don’t cut it either.
Tesla making unreliable cars doesn’t mean that EV is an inherently unreliable technology.
People complain about hybrids because they add more parts and complexity, which people assume makes them less reliable. Yet Toyota hybrids are consistently rated as among the most reliable vehicles you can buy.
My point is that the brands and their QC standards are really important.
I’d argue that crossovers are the “default” type of car now. They really are just hatch/wagon cars with some different styling and typically a slightly higher suspension.
Also: I’m glad people here are saying “crossover” rather than “SUV”. They are not the same.
As in make YouTube itself a completely paid platform? Tbh, I expect that is coming before too long.
Yeah, buying a home is very much a double-edged sword. It can go well but it can also become an anchor.
One thing people don’t seem to properly account for (or at least I don’t see it talked about much) on the rent vs buy is costs of commuting and opportunity costs related to one’s career. Often the best way to get a raise is to change jobs.
Of course there’s also more to decision than just financial. It’s as much a lifestyle choice as anything else.
Buying may also be less appealing if you are by yourself or just a couple and don’t want or need a whole-ass house. The math on buying a condo often isn’t all that appealing compared to renting an apartment.
Yes, in this case they know ahead of time. That is very true.
There are other situations where it may not be obvious unless you make it known.
If you ever are stuck at an employer, never let them know this (assuming they don’t already know). I’d keep your mouth shut around coworkers too, in case someone likes to run their mouth.
Buying a house or reproducing can be a quick way to chain yourself down.
I actually have done this, but nothing nefarious. Work-related in a non-public environment. Video calling a coworker for assistance and needed to be able to use my hands.
People in the U.S. are often short-sighted. Buying a car is a long-term decision, but people buy big inefficient vehicles when gas is cheap and then throw a fit when gas gets expensive. It would make more sense to just buy an efficient vehicle even when fuel is cheap, but that would make too much sense.
“Fink” is an appropriate name
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