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I am begging academics to use normal words in c/history@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 4 points 1 week ago

One of my co-workers writes "initiate" instead of "start," I guess to sound more official

I am begging academics to use normal words in c/history@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 15 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I was in a bad mood the other day and blocked someone for trying to sound smart by using the word "salubrious"

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Matty G with another hot take about "the left" (hexbear.net)
 

https://x.com/mattyglesias/status/1886193433448223180

So what would Climate Stalin have to do? in c/askchapo@hexbear.net
Bit idea: american communist who idolizes american serial killers because they reduce the amount of americans in the world in c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

I knew someone who more or less said this unironically. When I called him out on it, he blocked me.

Cars and Comrades -- Cyber-Bullying and Lemons Racing with Alex in c/podcasts@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 2 points 2 months ago

Yeah it's pretty damn expensive, like at least $500 per person per weekend if you're doing an arrive-and-drive, and already have the fire suit and helmet. If you have a sporty car already, it would be cheaper and easier to do a track day or autocross. Or a "run what you brung" night at a drag strip.

Cars and Comrades -- Cyber-Bullying and Lemons Racing with Alex in c/podcasts@hexbear.net
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Cars and Comrades -- Cyber-Bullying and Lemons Racing with Alex (rss.com)
 

We invited Alex the Porsche mechanic back to talk about his experiences racing in the 24 Hours of Lemons. Also, Brandon tells us about his encounter with a famous Cybertruck driver, and we discuss a few news stories about capitalism ruining fun for car enthusiasts.

Time-Stamps/Links/Sources:

Alex’s Lemons stories 1:27:11 https://youtu.be/tfB4UErrxqw?t=603 //

Harassing Cyber Truck drivers 1:53:48 https://www.theautopian.com/cyberbullying-tesla-cybertruck-owners-are-sick-of-getting-the-middle-finger/ //

Autoblog goodbye 2:11:00 https://www.autoblog.com/features/we-obsessively-covered-the-auto-industry-for-20-years //

Ford execs praise Chinese EVs 2: 19:30 https://www.businessinsider.com/ford-ceo-cfo-left-shocked-after-chinese-ev-test-drive-2024-9 //

SEMA vs EPA 2:25:34 https://jalopnik.com/sema-is-creating-misleading-propaganda-about-gas-car-ba-1851623207 //

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

What's the funniest belief you had when you were a child ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 4 points 2 months ago

Santa Claus cargo cult

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Thanks for being my favorite unhinged online community (hexbear.net)
 

Care-Comrade

Just found out the guy who ran the Death Star had a secret stormtrooper boyfriend who was killed by Han Solo and had his uniform used as a disguise in c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 10 points 2 months ago

Star Wars nerds try not to be horny challenge (impossible)

What's the funniest belief you had when you were a child ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 10 points 2 months ago

I thought that the Michelin tire company was headquartered in Michigan, USA and not France. In my defense, most of the US auto industry is based in Michigan, and they sound similar.

Also: I will never accept the "fact" that the Michelin Man is named "Bibendum" france-cool

What's the funniest belief you had when you were a child ? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
Humorous Anecdote about being a "late bloomer" in c/neurodiverse@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 3 points 2 months ago

Wow, those MACHINES are much more GIANT than the ones at The Western Museum of Mining and Industry

Humorous Anecdote about being a "late bloomer" in c/neurodiverse@hexbear.net
[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 19 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Lol I had a similar moment years ago at a demonstration of antique mining equipment and steam engines. It was mostly children, with a few clearly neurospicy adults. If you're ever in Colorado Springs, CO, check out the Mining Museum. They have lots of GIANT MACHINES AND STRUCTURES.

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Cars and Comrades: Election Thoughts (rss.com)
 

Our brief thoughts after the election, which can be summed up as: join a socialist organization (links below).

PSL: https://www2.pslweb.org/join //

DSA: https://act.dsausa.org/donate/membership/ //

FRSO: https://frso.org/join/ //

SDS: https://new-students-for-a-democratic-society.ghost.io/join-sds/ //

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

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Powering an E-Bike using Disposable Vape Batteries (youtu.be)
 

I haven't seen these types of disposable vapes littered on the ground where I live, maybe it's more of a UK thing, or maybe I just haven't noticed them.

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Cars and Comrades - News: Goodbye Supra, Texas vs GM, Chinese EVs Stay Winning (rss.com)
 

Our roundup of the latest* automotive news, from a leftist perspective. The Supra is going away (again), Texas is suing General Motors, online influencers are destroying their cars for fame, Biden is bailing out Chrysler, and Ford is just realizing that selling more cars makes more money. Meanwhile, China is selling EVs that people actually want.

*This episode was recorded over two months ago so some of the news might not be as fresh. Sorry for the delay on that. Also, Bryant sold his Saabaru, so too bad for anyone that wanted it. Conner's Camaro and Zach's Ranger are still for sale, so please email if you're interested.

Main topic at 44:26

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

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Left of the Projector with Cars and Comrades: Smokey and the Bandit (1977) (rss.com)
 
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Not bicycle or car but a secret third thing (youtu.be)
 

More wheels is more better

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Cars and Comrades - Socialism 101 with Denver DSA's Political Education Committee (rss.com)
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Cars and Comrades - Oops! All Project Cars (with guest Alex) (rss.com)
 

Oops I forgot to post this yesterday

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Cars and Comrades - Our Rocky Mountain Road Trip (rss.com)
 
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Cars and Comrades - News: Rideshare Co-op, EV Tariffs, and Child Labor (rss.com)
 

We've picked some of the finest automotive news stories for you, and isn't it funny that they all prove the ruthlessness, short-sightedness, and unsustainability of capitalism?

Also: each of us are selling a car. Email carsandcomrades@gmail.com if you want to buy a Camaro, a Saabaru, a Blazer, or a Ranger.

(INB4: "And yet you participate in capitalism. Curious! I am very intelligent.")

Main topic at 49:29

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

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