Right back at ya!
https://www.usconstitution.net/republic-vs-democracy/
But, of course; you not living here and not being a citizen and all; I defer to your superior knowledge. 👍
Well sir; you ran around that bush (government market manipulation and policy mandates to achieve policy ends; NOT achievable without them) with a great deal of agility and alacrity! 😉
As other's have correctly noted; we are a Constitutional Republic NOT a democracy.
That 30 years in...
I worked for my State and the Federal Government for 30 years. What could possibly have made me wary of them? 🤔
Your point about market manipulation is true. Persuasion is a form of benign manipulation and not only has our government engaged in it, but likely, most of us have to.
When...
Nothing wrong with an EV; if it fits and serves the need of a particular individual, family, company, etc. Choice is good.
To me; the real issue/problem is when governments attempt to tempt/force/coerce people/families/companies into buying an EV via any method of government doomsaying...
@Dave2013M3 ---thanks for the vid link!
Fantastic car! BIG ding to Ford for making it such an elitist purchase rather than a first come first serve like the ZR1. 😞
Not that I can afford one anyway.
Approx 80 MPH + Fi50 + pit maneuver =lurid slide and roll over! 😱 OUCH!!
Happens at approx the 2:48 mark in the linked video.
https://www.yahoo.com/autos/arkansas-trooper-flips-ford-f-190000215.html
Somewhat parallels my "Summit/Power Stop experience".
Ordered a complete (rotors, pads, calipers, caliper brackets) Z23 street upgrade kit for my 2013 Focus ST back in late summer or early fall of 2020. Received everything but the "back ordered" rear calipers very quickly.
Fast forward...
Bass that would cause your display to malfunction?! 🤔 🤣
You know the DARPA is working on a directed audio weapon like that that causes uncontrollable diarrhea and vomiting. :wink:🤣
Be careful! That's all I'm saying! :wink: