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Still living the weird car life. ME at U.S. News Autos, also at Hagerty, ex-Forbes & other places. Owner at OldMotors / 🌈 PNW & Bronx / He/Him / Opinions are my own. https://linktr.ee/oldmotors

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The infotainment screen in the new Kia Telluride, with a theme that turn the icons into baby zoo animals - a Panda, a Lion, an Elephant, a Monkey, a Rabbit, and a Giraffe.

The infotainment screen in the new Kia Telluride, with a theme that turn the icons into baby zoo animals - a Panda, a Lion, an Elephant, a Monkey, a Rabbit, and a Giraffe.

Tag yourself, I'm "Setup."

12.03.2026 23:40 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0

All. The. Time.

12.03.2026 23:00 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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I can't even find the words to express how repugnant and despicable this post is.

People who spew such Islamophobic bile don't belong in the United States Congress. The job of elected officials is to combat hate, not fan its flames. (1/2)

12.03.2026 20:52 πŸ‘ 11893 πŸ” 2368 πŸ’¬ 709 πŸ“Œ 227

This is indicative of a mindset which essentially says "there can be no such thing as scholarship or intelligence when it comes from a group I've been conditioned to demonize" and we'd all be better off if we realized these people are simply like this. There's nothing to persuade here, it's bigotry.

12.03.2026 16:42 πŸ‘ 2451 πŸ” 501 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 6

Lawyer: You don't regret that people might have lost income?

Cavanaugh (DOGE): No, I think it was more important to reduce the federal deficit from two trillion dollars to close to zero.

Lawyer: Did you reduce the federal deficit?

Cavanaugh: No, we didn't.

12.03.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 5339 πŸ” 1566 πŸ’¬ 267 πŸ“Œ 112

I love me some Lucids, but this is a terrible form factor for a taxi, full stop. It looks like it'd be a nice EV equivalent to a Hyundai Veloster, but a good taxi? Not so much. It ignores the way people use taxis and who the most reliable potential clientele for robotaxi services might be.

12.03.2026 16:22 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Maya Forstater posting a selfie of her at Transmission

Maya Forstater posting a selfie of her at Transmission

The gender crits just care about women's rights. That's why they spent their money and their Wednesday evening turning up to a trans solidarity concert, and then posted about it. Very normal!

12.03.2026 08:14 πŸ‘ 550 πŸ” 67 πŸ’¬ 32 πŸ“Œ 21

Eh, not what was going for.

12.03.2026 15:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Listen all y'all, it's a Sauvetage

12.03.2026 15:39 πŸ‘ 10 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

Fuck everyone who was "just asking questions" and just wanted to "protect children."

12.03.2026 13:40 πŸ‘ 170 πŸ” 43 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

of course this hapless moron is a SpaceX fan

11.03.2026 22:56 πŸ‘ 186 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 2

So we are highlighting rich white boys making up data? Okie dokie.

11.03.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 20 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
The cover of Vochos Unidos, a bright yellow hardcover book with a window cutout displaying the shadowed rear view of a teal Volkswagen Beetle inspired by Mexican art and design. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, this 300-page photobook releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

The cover of Vochos Unidos, a bright yellow hardcover book with a window cutout displaying the shadowed rear view of a teal Volkswagen Beetle inspired by Mexican art and design. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, this 300-page photobook releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

A sprawling overhead view of Xochivolks, the massive annual gathering of vochos in Mexico City that brings hundreds of brightly colored Beetles together for a day of fun and celebration. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

A sprawling overhead view of Xochivolks, the massive annual gathering of vochos in Mexico City that brings hundreds of brightly colored Beetles together for a day of fun and celebration. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

Interior spreads from Vochos Unidos, one showing the introduction essay for a chapter called β€œLo Magico” with a theatrical Mexican-inspired layout with yellow text, and one showing a working agricultural VW Beetle resting on a farm with stunning mountains in the background. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

Interior spreads from Vochos Unidos, one showing the introduction essay for a chapter called β€œLo Magico” with a theatrical Mexican-inspired layout with yellow text, and one showing a working agricultural VW Beetle resting on a farm with stunning mountains in the background. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

The rendering of a specially-designed pin by Leen Customs of a white Volkswagen Beetle built from beautiful twisted, floral wrought iron in their trademark side view against a bright blue background. This pin comes included with the Limited Edition of Vochos Unidos, which also includes a decorative slipcase and is autographed by the author. Only 500 units produced. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

The rendering of a specially-designed pin by Leen Customs of a white Volkswagen Beetle built from beautiful twisted, floral wrought iron in their trademark side view against a bright blue background. This pin comes included with the Limited Edition of Vochos Unidos, which also includes a decorative slipcase and is autographed by the author. Only 500 units produced. Photographed by Rodrigo Gaya Villar and published by Carrara Media, the 300-page photobook Vochos Unidos releases April 27th and is available for preorder now at CarraraBooks.com.

Our new book is VOCHOS UNIDOS, a 300-page collection exploring the Mexican people, culture and identity through their beloved VW Beetles (or vochos). Called β€œa gorgeously affectionate portraitβ€œ by @victoriascott.bsky.social you can even pair it with a Leen pin! Info here: www.carrarabooks.com/vochos

10.03.2026 15:13 πŸ‘ 53 πŸ” 14 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 3

Buddy you best start believing in events. You’re in one

11.03.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 245 πŸ” 26 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re roughly my age, it’s wild to reflect on the optimism for the future Americans felt when Obama was elected β€” young Americans spontaneously took to the streets to celebrate! β€” and contrast with what we face today. The falloff over the past 18 years is hard to process.

09.03.2026 15:56 πŸ‘ 30300 πŸ” 5133 πŸ’¬ 1721 πŸ“Œ 471

For what it is worth, I have also submitted a letter to the editor to the New York Times.

I doubt it gets published, they rarely ever publish trans journalists on this topic.

24.02.2026 23:07 πŸ‘ 1100 πŸ” 186 πŸ’¬ 21 πŸ“Œ 3
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I can't compete with this.

09.03.2026 16:20 πŸ‘ 10332 πŸ” 1745 πŸ’¬ 232 πŸ“Œ 412

These people are, to be blunt, substantially less intelligent than they believe they are.

09.03.2026 02:56 πŸ‘ 4516 πŸ” 888 πŸ’¬ 107 πŸ“Œ 14

OMG they released the deposition videos where they revealed that these two DOGE bros were just feeding grants into ChatGPT and saying "tell me if this is DEI in less than 120 characters."

www.techdirt.com/2026/02/19/d...

09.03.2026 03:29 πŸ‘ 2206 πŸ” 914 πŸ’¬ 34 πŸ“Œ 52
A New York Central J3-A steam engine pulling a long train near passing Foundry Cove. Cold Spring, NY, 1946. (Photographer Donald W. Furler)

A New York Central J3-A steam engine pulling a long train near passing Foundry Cove. Cold Spring, NY, 1946. (Photographer Donald W. Furler)

Something different: A New York Central J3a 4-6-4 streamliner near passing Foundry Cove. Cold Spring, NY, 1946. (Photographer Donald W. Furler)

09.03.2026 02:55 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's early yet.

09.03.2026 02:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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me paying $30 in gas to buy imported things that have been hit with tariffs bc joe rogan is learning about politics at age 58

08.03.2026 23:55 πŸ‘ 39435 πŸ” 6969 πŸ’¬ 448 πŸ“Œ 172
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Why now is the time to be loudly anti-war We don't need the clarity of hindsight to know war in Iranβ€”or anywhereβ€”will end in physical, moral and financial ruin.

New β€” My case for why it’s not enough to call this β€œTrump’s war” when violence abroad implicates us all, and how we don’t need hindsight to know that unequivocally opposing this war will be the correct (and only morally defensible) choice:

09.03.2026 00:11 πŸ‘ 1630 πŸ” 492 πŸ’¬ 24 πŸ“Œ 23

Leeches one and all.

08.03.2026 22:11 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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As Maine’s first woman District Attorney, Attorney General, and Governor, I'm proud to wish everyone a happy International Women’s Day.

I’m running for the U.S. Senate to continue fighting for women to be heard, seen, and respected β€” and I will always stand up for our rights.

08.03.2026 19:06 πŸ‘ 328 πŸ” 121 πŸ’¬ 13 πŸ“Œ 9

I see one of them on various forums quite a bit, usually talking about stuff that's very niche. I mean, it's nice to know all the stats about the 1969 Pontiac Tempest/LeMans/GTO and I appreciate their dedication, but is LinkedIn the right venue?

08.03.2026 17:47 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Yeah, this is a story of famous dogs
For the dog that chases its tail will be busy
These are clapping dogs, rhythmic dogs
Harmonic dogs, house dogs, street dogs
Dogs of the world unite

08.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Statement of Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, archbishop of Chicago, β€œA Call to Conscience” - Statements - Archdiocese of Chicago - AoC Portal As more than 1,000 Iranian men, women and children lay dead after days of bombardment from U.S. and Israeli missiles, the official White House X account on Thursday evening posted a video of scenes fr...

Please please read this from the archbishop of Chicago

www.archchicago.org/statement/-/...

08.03.2026 03:46 πŸ‘ 5770 πŸ” 2244 πŸ’¬ 166 πŸ“Œ 160

I wasn't going to make a fuss about this because I didn't want it to overshadow the work, but having someone take credit for something you worked on for nearly a year just really blows. The reporter made sure to say he hadn't heard of me before this. He clearly did not respect a "blogger."

08.03.2026 00:56 πŸ‘ 893 πŸ” 68 πŸ’¬ 20 πŸ“Œ 6

It was also harder to watch NASCAR back in the day. If you didn't have access to TNN in the 90s ...

07.03.2026 19:00 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0