This NYT article about Elon Musk’s politics hurting Tesla sales is so stupid
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This NYT article about Elon Musk’s politics hurting Tesla sales is so stupid

Politics tamfitronics Let me preface what I’m about to write by noting that I don’t own a Tesla, and I’m not an Elon Musk fanboy. But it wouldn’t matter if I was — the facts are the facts when it comes to his electric car company’s progress, as well as any third-party analysis of it. Earlier this year, for example, Consumer Reports described the Tesla Model Y as quite simply “the best electric vehicle on the market today.”Among its benefits, CR continued, it shares features like the quick acceleration that you also see from other electric cars on the market today. But “the Model Y shines with responsible steering, frequent over-the-air updates, and access to Tesla’s extensive Supercharger Network, eliminating range anxiety for longer trips.”That sounds to me like the kind of thing you’d want...
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‘We are being sent a warning from France
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‘We are being sent a warning from France

Politics tamfitronics 'We are being sent a warning from France - and must reject the hateful politics of British right'Andy Burnham says if the election result is narrower than polls suggest 'the combined forces of this new British Right will be in a position to drive us in the same direction as France'Marine Le-Pen's far-right party in France were in the lead after a first round of voting on Sunday (Image: AFP via Getty Images)Tomorrow, millions go to the polls across Britain and their votes will reshape our political landscape. But, with many voters still to make up their minds, much hangs in the balance. In the last 24 hours, I hope those undecided will look across the Channel before deciding which way to go. From France, we are being sent a big warning....
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Will Be 10 Episodes of Bloodshed and Politics
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House of the Dragon Season 2 Will Be 10 Episodes of Bloodshed and Politics

Politics tamfitronics FIVE YEARS OUT from the final episode of Game of Thronesand we're once again spending time in Westeros. House of the Dragon is back for Season 2. If you thought Season 1 was intense, Season 2 is only going to get more violent and shocking. Based on the first season's finale, we know war is on the horizon. The throne of Westeros is up for grabs, and the most influential families in the land will use anything—dragons, politicking, and subterfuge—to gain power. While much of the first season was backstory and table setting, there's no more set up necessary for Season 2. The lines are clearly drawn, blood has already been shed, and you're either Team Rhaenyra or Team Alicent. At the end of last season, we had a major twist. As both...
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‘Trailblazers’ Murphy, Shortall will not contest election
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‘Trailblazers’ Murphy, Shortall will not contest election

Politics tamfitronics Social Democrats leader Holly Cairns has described her predecessors Catherine Murphy and Róisín Shortall as "trailblazers in Irish politics" after confirmation that they will not contest the next general election. Ms Cairns told the Dáil that she feels Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall "achieved an incredible amount in careers over decades, not least in setting up the Social Democrats". She said that her colleagues will "leave behind a legacy" and a party of "huge potential and enormous promise". There were widespread tributes in the Dáil to Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall and a round of applause. Sinn Féin leader Mary Lou McDonald described them as "formidable and mighty women" while Ceann Comhairle Seán Ó Farghaíl said they had had a reforming influence on politics. Ms Murphy and Ms Shortall announced their decision not...
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