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- BusterBoy5
- At first, I wondered why none of these anchors resigned in protest... But then I remembered how shit like the holocaust happened. People just doing their jobs.brandonp
- ^this.mandomafioso
- plus they're local tv news anchors, their highest aspiration is to make it on to CNN or Fox News.sarahfailin
- allthethings3
Corruption, Not Russia, Is Trump’s Greatest Political Liability
- yuekit0
Trump's EPA chief's corruption is balanced out (in the eyes of Republicans) by the fact that he has been successful in destroying environmental laws.
- mg331
Speaking of the EPA and Pruitt, I want someone, anyone, to explain to me what is gained by lowering emission standards for cars in the US, when every single car manufacture in the US now builds engines, emission systems, etc. into every single car they manufacture, which required new systems, machines, process, etc. that they certainly wouldn't pull back from and remove from car-making.
US auto makers to my knowledge do not want to change the standards and don't agree with Pruitt's BS.
Secondly, most major developed countries around the world have higher emission standards than we do. Obviously auto exports are a big part of the American economy, and a part that the government would always want to be growing. If they get rid of the emissions standards, we couldn't export those cars, presumably.
So why the F would this even be a thing? Who exactly does it benefit?
- Good points. It's so dumb. Maybe so carmakers will not have to pump more $ into R&D for US products? Mostly pickups.aslip
- Aye, I've wondered about exports myself, somewhere here. Christ, what if California maintains higher standards? Not even inter-state sales? Daftdetritus
- aslip, but it's like, as far as I know, that work is done. They did the work to increase standards. If not I'd love to know more about it.mg33
- Plus, why would auto manuf undo these changes when in 2.5 years there is likely to be a different administration who would switch it back?mathinc
- Read my comment above / below.mg33
- mg330
Too big for a comment...
"Weakening fuel economy and emissions standards would undermine the global competitiveness of the U.S. auto industry at a time when the rest of the world is moving in the opposite direction in response to energy security concerns, consumer preferences, and climate regulation. Having worked hard to establish global leadership in fuel efficiency and emissions-control technology, why would America want to throw all its progress into reverse?"
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Here are some statements pulled from throughout the article:- weakened standards could cause losses of $3.3 billion a year between 2022 and 2025 due to lost sales of fuel-efficient technologies.
- It is clear to us that rolling back fuel-efficiency and emissions targets would make zero sense economically for anyone but oil companies.
- In fact, it would set back American car companies and those working for them because the global automotive market is moving the opposite direction, away from gas guzzlers and toward cleaner, more efficient cars and associated technology.
- strong miles-per-gallon standards provide market certainty, spur innovation, and make U.S. auto manufacturers and suppliers more competitive.
- Recently, groups representing America’s auto parts suppliers joined advanced materials manufacturers and emissions control technology companies in stating that “it is in the nation’s best interests to continue leading the development and manufacture of the cleanest and most efficient vehicles in the world.”
- Stronger standards also help the broader economy; fuel cost savings lead to increased consumer spending in other areas that create local jobs and boost American economic growth.
- An analysis by Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. estimates that more than 100,000 jobs will be created and U.S. GDP will increase by more than $13 billion by the time the standards are fully implemented.
- In addition to improving national economic stability, investing in advanced energy technologies improves our standing in the global economy.
- Strong national fuel economy and emissions standards spur innovation and open the door to tremendous economic opportunities. They represent an investment in technological and economic leadership. Weakening them would be a bad deal for investors, workers, car owners, and businesses—and for the American economy itself.
- fadein111
Teacher: I make more money mowing lawns
- they also get a pension for the rest of their lives and continued health benefits. I come from a family of teachers, they only work 180 days out of the year toowhatthefunk
- And so they should. Weird having to work 3 jobs to survive though. Or perhaps thats just me.fadein11
- Every teacher in my family worked 2-3 jobs, especially summer. Coaching, drama, dance, writing, tutoring and/or side business. My father worked 7 days a week...whatthefunk
- ...for 35 years but he had a side business he loved. They always said, "teachers who rely solely on a teacher's salary are dumb"whatthefunk
- And I support them philosophically, but if your state is in the bottom 20% national ranking + a low tax state then good luck getting another raise over 3yrs...whatthefunk
- Amazing, I never knew that was the case in the US. Teachers also get the "work half the year" over here but perhaps more appreciated after all.fadein11
- Wow, seriously mind is blown that teaching is not considered a profession to solely live off. Vital. Difficult.fadein11
- Is any vital public service job given a minimum salary level in the US or is it all dictated at state level. I know I am showing my ignorance here but genuinelyfadein11
- interested (I could google I know).fadein11
- Differs greatly state to state and education level. Starting salary ~$37k and it increases like every 10 years with higher bumps based on edu.whatthefunk
- States like OK, AZ, WV and others are also lower tax states that have cut far more from education so that's the primary concern. Not just salary but overall eduwhatthefunk
- budgets have been cut so less quality books, programs, supplies, etc. But tbh, this has been happening in edu since the 80s with a downward trajectory of $whatthefunk
- Less we forget that these states (OK, WV, AZ) are also deep red states that essentially voted against their own interests in many ways...whatthefunk
- yep, similar situ in UK, nothing more absurd than a working class tory voter. Cheers for the info.fadein11
- becoming a teacher in ontario is like winning the lottery.Gnash
- You can add MS to that list of states you mentioned above. Deep red state, lack of proper education funding, and most recently a big push to cut taxes....kirshar12
- These school administrators are so out of touch. I recall my father complaining b/c they wanted to add 3 additional language courses. As an English teacher he..whatthefunk
- ...said "So many of these kids are failing English, now you want to add Chinese, German, and Japanese, how do you think that's going to work out?!?"whatthefunk
- Bluejam0
"When asked about her father’s condition, she said: “Everything’s OK, he’s resting now, he’s sleeping. Everyone’s health is OK. No one has had any irreversible [harm]."
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-n…
... from "deadliest nerve agents ever made".
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/No…
- Watch as the GRU activates Assange and he takes them out with a stolen Jag in a suicide rush.face_melter
- allthethings3
Sam Wang @SamWangPhD
The wall should be built out of Hillary Clinton because it seems nobody can get over her
1:51 PM - 5 Apr 2018
- jaylarson3
FEMA: Puerto Rico running out of time as storm season nears:
http://www.startribune.com/fema-…Thanks for all the help FEMA!
- ********-1
USA is the new Rome. Trump is the narcissistic emperor who wants to be loved by everyone and fails. 20 trillion+ in debt, military industrial complex spending out of control.
I have a feeling that something is about to happen now that he appointed Neo-Con war monger John Bolton.
Anyone think WW3 coming?
- Glad I bought all that Jim Bakker cheese and chilli and stored it in the bunker.PhanLo
- lol PhanLoBonSeff
- Thank god lou dobbs is on the caseBonSeff
- Would probably be better to get melted in a nuclear fire ball than live in a bunker eating that stuff. :-)PhanLo
- Goodbye Syriateh
- Seems fitting Trump is President for the entirety of the millennial adulthood into middle age... Lolzrobotron3k
- Even if it's a 'bit', robo, just stop - you are actually embarrassingly bad at it.face_melter
- chukkaphob0
US, France, UK prepare air, navy units for sustained assault in Syria
- allthethings0
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/04/11/…
Watch: House Republicans address media after Speaker Paul Ryan announces retirement
Asshole. He fucks up the entire financial system, then skates off to go lift weights. I'd have rather seen him get beaten.
On the other hand this means the main challenger in the Republican primaries is an actual Nazi. Good times.
- Wolfboy0
So was Ryan always talking about stepping down this time or is it the more obvious self preservation of Republicans who now realise they'll always be tarred with the Trump brush?
- allthethings1
“It’s like Forrest Gump won the presidency, but an evil, really fucking stupid Forrest Gump."
A Congressman's Profanity Laced Tirade in a Safeway Grocery Store
- allthethings1
Clown Lawyer Michael Cohen Gonna Learn Today
The problem isn't that the FBI raided his place, it's that they'll probably find what they're looking for.
- Seems like some in power that are dead set on creating President Pence before the year is out–be careful with what you ask for...robotron3k
- utopian0
Paul Ryan's decision to wait until January to retire includes an under-the-radar benefit
In Ryan's case, retiring after October means he would have a three-year stretch earning the speaker's salary of$223,500. If Ryan failed to hit those three years by retiring immediately, his average would be reduced since he would have served less than three years at the speaker's salary and some of the high-3 at the normal member's salary of $174,000.
- https://twitter.com/…BonSeff
- I always think this is that guy Anthony Wiener ...robotron3k
- I don't think anything this miserable fuck does is under the radar.see_thru
- yuekit0
What happened 'Murica??
The leading Republican running for Paul Ryan’s seat is a white nationalist
https://news.vice.com/en_us/arti…
A neo-Nazi and Holocaust denier garnered more than 20,000 votes and won the Republican primary in the 3rd Congressional District of Illinois on Tuesday night after running uncontested.
- I hope Randy Bryce gets itlowimpakt
- ^ Is the correct answer, but neolibs will no doubt find something to fucking whine about.face_melter
- allthethings1
LOL
Trump Proposes Rejoining Trans-Pacific Partnership to Shield Farmers From Trade War
