Carlos Danger Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 9 hours ago, Mainecat said: Really? Biden has people who are qualified to do their jobs therefore he does not need to know every spec. The gov got the space program launched an well as funded many groundbreaking drugs that have saved lives. The US gov. leads. All true but now he is in a sense actively marketing for a private company. Government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted May 25, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 13 hours ago, Mainecat said: Not sure what planet you guys live on but 40K for a gasser F150 is as base as you can get. The Lightening will sell big time. Replace your gasser trucks, get out and plow in that electric truck.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Carlos Danger said: All true but now he is in a sense actively marketing for a private company. Government should not be in the business of picking winners and losers. Most of the products you sell and live on are subsidized by the fed or local taxpayer from research grants to reduced taxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 53 minutes ago, Mainecat said: Most of the products you sell and live on are subsidized by the fed or local taxpayer from research grants to reduced taxes. Wtf are you talking about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 13 hours ago, Mainecat said: Really? Biden has people who are qualified to do their jobs therefore he does not need to know every spec. The gov got the space program launched an well as funded many groundbreaking drugs that have saved lives. The US gov. leads. while i would agree thats how a president CEO should behave his picks were based more on the appropriate race/sex/sexual orientation/mental illness than actually being qualified. His VP pick being the biggest example of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 25, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Mainecat said: Not sure what planet you guys live on but 40K for a gasser F150 is as base as you can get. The Lightening will sell big time. They took 20,000 early orders. Tesla took 120,000 and its the ugliest vehicle ever designed. Edited May 25, 2021 by Highmark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doorider Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 16 minutes ago, Highmark said: They took 20,000 early orders. Tesla took 120,000 and its the ugliest vehicle ever designed. 44500 in the first 48 hours and still climbing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Danger Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Mainecat said: Most of the products you sell and live on are subsidized by the fed or local taxpayer from research grants to reduced taxes. Horse hockey. Yes the fed puts up research money but most of the invitation that has driven our economy for a century comes from private funding. You should read the story of the Wright brothers vs Langley to better understand why government bureaucrats should not be picking winners and losers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 25, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 11 minutes ago, Doorider said: 44500 in the first 48 hours and still climbing. CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla received over 250,000 reservations for the Cybertruck within a week of unveiling the vehicle. https://electrek.co/2020/02/19/tesla-cybertruck-pre-orders-tally/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member 800renegaderider Posted May 25, 2021 Gold Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 10 minutes ago, Highmark said: CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla received over 250,000 reservations for the Cybertruck within a week of unveiling the vehicle. https://electrek.co/2020/02/19/tesla-cybertruck-pre-orders-tally/ Lot more of blind people buying a truck they can never drive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 25, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 800renegaderider said: Lot more of blind people buying a truck they can never drive Look at me....I have a "truck." Edited May 25, 2021 by Highmark 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zambroski Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Highmark said: Look at me....I have a "truck." Yep. "Look! I had the bed RyNO LyNED and use cardboard when I am out antiquing so I don't mar the finish....HILLARY WON THE POPULAR VOTE!!!" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Highmark Posted May 25, 2021 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, Zambroski said: Yep. "Look! I had the bed RyNO LyNED and use cardboard when I am out antiquing so I don't mar the finish....HILLARY WON THE POPULAR VOTE!!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Highmark said: CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla received over 250,000 reservations for the Cybertruck within a week of unveiling the vehicle. https://electrek.co/2020/02/19/tesla-cybertruck-pre-orders-tally/ Tesla's reservation's aren't even real. They are $100 Refundable reservation's. Ford's reservations are real sales. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 3 hours ago, Angry ginger said: while i would agree thats how a president CEO should behave his picks were based more on the appropriate race/sex/sexual orientation/mental illness than actually being qualified. His VP pick being the biggest example of that. She’s more qualified than Mike pence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecat Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 2 hours ago, Carlos Danger said: Horse hockey. Yes the fed puts up research money but most of the invitation that has driven our economy for a century comes from private funding. You should read the story of the Wright brothers vs Langley to better understand why government bureaucrats should not be picking winners and losers. Come on dude all the investments you rep have had some sort of government tax dollars invested from tax breaks to research grants. You make a living on on government tax investments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireball 440 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 7 minutes ago, Mainecat said: She’s more qualified than Mike pence. What exactly has she accomplished during her role as VP? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cwhite138 Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 27 minutes ago, Fireball 440 said: Tesla's reservation's aren't even real. They are $100 Refundable reservation's. Ford's reservations are real sales. It was just a smart way to raise funds for tesla R&D. One thing that company is good at is R&D on the backs of its users. ill be surprise if they ever deliver one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 1 hour ago, Mainecat said: She’s more qualified than Mike pence. ah no. sucking dick for advancement is not qualification And being governor is the best qualification for presidency that there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Posted May 25, 2021 Share Posted May 25, 2021 Ford. My 10 year old heap is a mash of rust and disappointment. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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