barkingspiders

We started shopping for an EV about a month before the rebate expired and ended up getting a used one that wouldn't have qualified for the rebate a couple weeks after the deadline. It was pretty clear to us that most used EVs that qualified were snapped up in the preceding weeks. As far as new EVs, we saw a moderate price drop after the rebates. Not quite enough to cover the lost rebates but it was clear manufacturers were trying to compensate.

All this to say I suspect the rebate expiration led to a bunch of used EV sales eating into new EV sales and I don't see a huge price difference on new EVs post-rebate. EVs are a little pricier than their ICE counterparts but I don't think the rebate expiration made much of a difference to consumers. Pretty clear manufacturers were the real beneficiaries.

Been waiting to dance on that grave

Megabonk and Hades, I love both of them so much right now

this is an old old game now but I have to say I really enjoyed this DLC or whatever it is more than the original Far Cry 3 it's based on, the vibe is over the top 80s action with neon lasers and lots of fun details, not terribly long and very much worth a couple dollars, do recommend

Wildest twist to the vaccine wars

This is the way

I don't even wait. And when you're a ~~star~~ president, they let you do it. You can do anything

I don't even wait. And when you're a ~~star~~ president, they let you do it. You can do anything

🥳

Erica Chenoweth and Maria Stephan are absolutely smarter than me but I still think it's a red herring. Focusing on a number like that risks missing sight of the ultimate goal of overthrowing fascism, regardless of what it takes. Plus the math is not settled, it's a complicated number and every situation is unique.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3.5%25_rule

Wish I could upvote twice, people keep thinking the number is magic

I think the term "protest" is what throws people off. Protest can encompass a lot of different actions, including showing up to a park on the weekend. But when a lot of people hear "protest", they imagine more direct action. They imagine people directly interfering with the fascist's agenda.

These seem more like rallies to me. The point seems to be less about interfering with the fascist administration and more about stretching organizing muscles, building networks and strengthening the resolve of millions of people around the country. Reminding them that so many of their friends and neighbors care enough to show up too. These aren't direct action in the same way but I think they still serve an important purpose.

We are building a web of trust and solidarity for the days ahead. Things will get worse, we are not even a year into this administration and I don't think the gloves have really come off yet. These protest or rallies or whatever you want to call them will help us be ready. When the time comes there will be organizers and volunteers and millions of people ready to step together and fight for what we believe in. But first, this.