CarsAndComrades

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[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 3 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Or a tire plug kit if you like to gamble

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 4 points 1 day ago (1 children)

What are we talking here, xA or xB? Either way, those are nice reliable, economical, and practical cars that will keep running until the heat-death of the universe.

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 4 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I might get some of the "FULLY COOKED" labels and wear them on my shirt when I'm having a bad day.

A few years ago I got some labels that said "For Rectal Use Only" and stuck them to a bunch of large objects on April Fools' Day. Maybe that's how The Algorithm discovered my fascination with weird labels.

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 18 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Somehow I've tricked instagram into giving me ads for the most irrelevant products, like this company that sells labels to grocery stores or something:

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 11 points 2 weeks ago

My new rule for myself is to stop scrolling on any social media when I see something incredibly stupid or cringe. On facebook sometimes it's the first post I see.

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 18 points 2 weeks ago

I'm only on instagram because my co-hosts (and a few other leftist content creators we know) are on there. So most of my feed is leftist memes, anti-genocide memes (until those accounts get banned), car memes, and cat pics. But yeah as soon as the algorithm runs out of that, it starts showing me really dumb facebook level bullshit.

 

I haven't seen these types of disposable vapes littered on the ground where I live, maybe it's more of a UK thing, or maybe I just haven't noticed them.

 

Our roundup of the latest* automotive news, from a leftist perspective. The Supra is going away (again), Texas is suing General Motors, online influencers are destroying their cars for fame, Biden is bailing out Chrysler, and Ford is just realizing that selling more cars makes more money. Meanwhile, China is selling EVs that people actually want.

*This episode was recorded over two months ago so some of the news might not be as fresh. Sorry for the delay on that. Also, Bryant sold his Saabaru, so too bad for anyone that wanted it. Conner's Camaro and Zach's Ranger are still for sale, so please email if you're interested.

Main topic at 44:26

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago

I can produce our podcast (we're going to have a podcast, right?) and help maintain our fleet of bicycles. Possibly trains and/or tanks too, as needed.

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 12 points 1 month ago

When I made the account I thought that my podcast co-hosts might post on here too, but it's ended up being mostly just me. So in this case "them" is plural.

[–] CarsAndComrades@hexbear.net 3 points 1 month ago

In this episode, we analyze the iconic 1977 film "Smokey and the Bandit" with the hosts of Cars and Comrades. We share our personal connections to the movie, discussing how it shaped our views on truck driving and outlaw culture, particularly through Brandon's experience. The conversation revolves around the Bandit's wild quest to transport Coors beer and critiques the comedic representation of law enforcement, exemplified by Sheriff Buford T. Justice. We delve into the film's themes of working-class solidarity and anti-authoritarianism, highlighting the camaraderie among truckers and the Bandit’s folk hero status. Our analysis also touches on the humor, improvised dialogue, and gender roles, particularly through Sally Field's character. As we reflect on the film's lasting legacy, we share personal ratings and recommendations, reiterating its significance for car enthusiasts and fans of classic comedy, all while reinforcing our mission to explore car culture from a leftist perspective.

Left of the Projector Links

https://www.patreon.com/LeftoftheProjectorPod

https://boxd.it/5T9O1

https://leftoftheprojector.com

https://instagram.com/leftoftheprojector

http://tiktok.com/@leftoftheprojectorpod

https://www.threads.net/@leftoftheprojector

Cars and Comrades links:

www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com

 
 

More wheels is more better

 

Reduce Reuse Re-bicycle

 
 

The “democratic” Republic of Korea was ruled by dictators for almost 30 years, until a coordinated movement of students, industrial workers, and newly unionized auto workers brought down the last autocrat in 1987.

Main topic at 58:00

Email us with tips, stories, and unhinged rants: carsandcomrades@gmail.com //

Our social media links etc: www.linktr.ee/CarsAndComrades //

Music by King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard: www.kinggizzardandthelizardwizard.com/polygondwanaland //

Links/Sources:

The Deprogram episode about Korea: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-deprogram-2176302/episodes/episode-40-oppa-war-crimes-sty-147212654 //

Blowback: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blowback/id1502178774 //

BoyBoy: We Went To North Korea To Get A Haircut https://youtu.be/2BO83Ig-E8E?si=bObFuCN046PJv4z5 //

To Kill Alice | Official Trailer | Means TV https://youtu.be/hPVBjMaD_58?si=qYNxx43jP5iX0bBb //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Security_Act_(South_Korea) //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Park_Chung_Hee#Final_years_of_presidency //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Busan%E2%80%93Masan_Uprising //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_Struggle //

https://libcom.org/article/1987-great-workers-struggle-south-korea //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1996%E2%80%931997_strikes_in_South_Korea //

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_of_Park_Geun-hye //

https://time.com/4583033/south-korea-protest-demonstration-seoul-park-geun-hye-choi-soon-sil/ //

https://www.reuters.com/article/southkorea-protest/massive-crowd-protest-in-s-korea-against-parks-labour-reform-plans-idINKCN0T30KJ20151114 //

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