TheFeatureCreature

joined 5 months ago
[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 33 points 1 month ago

Firstly: Designing an appealing sports/luxury car is expensive and many companies hire skilled professionals from known design firms to help accomplish this. The design often comes first and much of the car is constructed to fit the aesthetic and theme. Cheaper vehicles are more utilitarian with a more "that'll do" attitude instead of being designed with artistic intention.

Secondly: Almost ever car maker has their own luxury brand or subsidiary. Selling cheap luxury/sports cars would undermine their own brand's prestige and market segregation. There is a reason why dedicated luxury brands will not make budget-friendly vehicles unless legally forced to.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

LGR is a classic. He's a great, honest guy and runs a good channel with good content. Financed by views and memberships/Patrons; I don't think he does any sponsorship deals at all.

He's an old-school kind of Youtuber that sticks to what he does and doesn't overreach or grow too fast like so many channels do.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 month ago

No, that would be the people that vote for them every single election.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago

I live in a tiny space and don't have the space to work on my bike myself other than very minor things. I take it to my local bike ship every year or two for a once-over of the brakes, tires, drivetrain, shifting, etc.

Basic preventative maintenance I do here at home. I cleaned the drivetrain and waxed my chain just the other day.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Well, a lot of Canadians wanted to export more of our resources overseas.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 11 points 1 month ago

Thank you, Eurasian Pygmy shrew mouse!

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 month ago

Carney is effectively a moderate conservative, which is what a lot of Canadians have wanted for a long time. I've said it for years - the first party to field a moderate conservative that isn't a total lunatic will sweep elections.

And I hope the fact that it was the LPC to do so rips the CPC to pieces. I'd love to see that party split again. Their stubborn backing of a mini-Trump cost them one of the most historical election leads in Canadian history.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)
[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It is truly the worst.

And unlike many other injuries in/on the body there is very little you can do to relieve the pain.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 31 points 1 month ago

Luring people into doubting elections and democratic processes is a staple practice of fascist politics.

It's a win/win move for them. It casts doubt on democratic institutions and processes which weakens them and it, if successful, also may gain them a couple seats.

The public needs to start pushing back against behaviour like this. This was not even a super close election; there are very clear seat count differences between the incumbent and opposition parties.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 13 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Cracked tooth that crushed the nerve inside. Was in tears after hours of agony snd finally getting to see a dentist.

I’ve never been so excited for a root canal. I nearly fell asleep during the procedure because I was so relieved.

[–] TheFeatureCreature@lemmy.ca 14 points 1 month ago

Every so often, yeah. Usually $10-$20CAD or so.

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