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Jesus are you obsessed.. Turn a comment about ev credits (which BTW if you even read what you posted, you'd see that you said all significant moments happened under Obama and Biden) And somehow spin into trumps airline from 35 years ago..

Start the year off with a MEME that spews truth

Welcome to TDS 2026.

EV credits (which I never agreed with) began a long time ago and continued through Trump 1.0 Federal EV tax credits in the U.S. began in 2008 with the Energy Improvement and Extension Act, creating a credit for plug-in vehicles up to $7,500, initially phased out for manufacturers after 200,000 sales, with significant expansions in 2009 and major changes under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, introducing new requirements and used EV credits. Key Milestones 2008: The initial credit was established, designed to boost early EV adoption by offering up to $7,500, but with a 200,000-vehicle cap per manufacturer before phasing out. 2009: The Obama administration raised the cap to 200,000 vehicles per manufacturer for the $7,500 credit, aiming to significantly expand the program. 2022 (Inflation Reduction Act - IRA): This act overhauled the credit, introducing stricter criteria for battery components, final assembly in North America, and new price caps, while also creating a credit for used EVs starting in 2023. 2023 Onward: The IRA introduced new rules, including a used clean vehicle credit (up to $4,000 or 30% of sale price) for vehicles purchased from a dealer. In Summary The concept of EV tax credits started in 2008, evolving significantly over the years, especially with the 2022 IRA, which reshaped the program with new requirements for new and used vehicles. Did you forget or was that just a selective comment? but hey, getting back to failed airlines... The Trump Shuttle, a short-lived airline venture by Donald Trump in the late 1980s and early 1990s, failed due to high debt, poor market fit (luxury focus on short flights), an unfavorable economic climate (Gulf War, recession), and operational issues, leading to significant losses, defaulting on loans, and eventual takeover by USAir by 1992. A notable early incident involved a nose gear malfunction landing in Boston in 1989, which, despite no injuries, highlighted the airline's underlying problems. Key reasons for failure: Financial Issues: Trump overpaid for Eastern Airlines' shuttle assets, incurred massive debt, and the airline lost $128 million in 18 months, defaulting on loans by 1990. Market Mismatch: The focus on luxury (gold fixtures, fancy meals) on short, utilitarian flights was impractical and costly, as customers prioritized convenience over opulence. Economic Downturn: The Gulf War and subsequent recession reduced air travel and increased fuel costs, hurting the airline. Operational Challenges: The fleet of aging Boeing 727s required expensive maintenance, and the airline struggled with load factors, notes Simple Flying, The Sydney Morning Herald, and Medium. The end of Trump Shuttle: After defaulting, control passed to creditors. US Airways (now part of American Airlines) took over operations, removed the Trump branding, and absorbed the planes into its own shuttle service by 1992. Trump claimed he didn't lose money, getting out from under significant debt, but the venture was a financial failure for his overall business, say The Boston Globe and Simple Flying.

You've been conquered

Like... veterans, teachers, farmers, and retirees on fixed incomes ? Pittsburgh Post-GazetteMassive fraud scheme that fleeced thousands of people had...Before he was freed from prison by President Donald Trump five weeks ago, David Gentile was a power player in the world of private equity companies, amassing... who once again turned this thread like many others into something about f'ng Trump? ... the resident Trump Devotion Syndrome magatard.

So the Biden era taxpayers expense incentives to buy EV's program is now blowing up in the auto manufactures face. Who would have thought

That's great

Well, figured out a way to get the engine and jackshaft back into alignment without tearing the whole sled apart and installing a new belt drive. Had a test piece made and brought the alignment within a couple thousandths of dead nuts which can be taken care of with a shim if desired. Gonna test it in the next couple days and see if it does what we all hope it will.

Thank you President Trump..👍.... You can go take your TDS stricken ass elsewhere. Additionally, subsequent legislation like the "one big beautiful bill act"introduced new deductions specifically aimed at middle class Americans. God Bless Donald J. Trump!

Seems like he's making them as permanent as he can. No tax on OT , tips and social Security is pretty damn nice. Probably will remain in effect until the next Democrat gets in office. And everyone is saving on taxes not just the rich ...that's a freaking myth..... Spread by fake news and MSM

If he was for the little guy the big beautiful bill would’ve made our tax cuts permanent. Like it did for billionaires. Face it, that’s a billionaires club and you aren’t in it.

LMAO did I say I was going there? And bullshit..... Trump talks to common folk. Look how he went into small businesses on the campaign trail and mingled with the peons. And the UPS driver in our building who delivered to the Trump golf course in Bedminster always had said Trump was a down-to-earth dude and regularly talked to him When he was there. Sorry but he's the working mans President! 👍

Thank you President Xi. I respect men of their word. Shaping up to be a tremendous 2026 South China Morning PostChina buys two-thirds of pledged US soybeans as 2025 closesBeijing has moved to reduce tariffs on the crop and lifted import bans on three US exporters after talks between Xi and Trump.

They’d throw your broke ass out of there. None of those people would want to be seen talking to you.

It’s questionable how much that’s going to hurt California. States that get their gasoline from California is another story. It might be strategic on California’s part, because it’ll stop or slow cross border shopping for fuel. Driving on the 10 between California and Arizona now sees a price difference of $5.50 to $2.69. That’ll equalize after the refineries close.

Mar-A-Lago .....the place to be. The first lady looking absolutely breathtaking 👍 Wow !!

God Bless.... Donald J Trump # 45 &47 and rightfully #46. Wow!....what a difference a president makes. Just wait til the R/U conflict is settled......you ain't seen nothin yet

It's been a fabulous 2025 And I expect 2026 to be even better. Life is good 👍 Happy New Year!........ Getting my set-up ready as we speak.

Drivers tests don’t go anywhere near far enough… everybody gets one!!

How so?.....life goes on brother. I'm a realist and I see the inevitable coming and I'm not going to sit and sulk.... You do enough of that right here.