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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/46623577

Apr 29, 2026

In an interview with Common Dreams shortly after the CPC unveiled its New Affordability Agenda, Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said he believes American voters across the political spectrum are hungry for a concrete policy platform that takes aim at the corporate forces driving price increases across the economy, from the for-profit utility companies raking in huge profits off the backs of struggling families to oil titans reaping massive windfall gains thanks to war-driven oil price surges.

Casar stressed that the 10th and final plank of the New Affordability Agenda—“Getting Big Money Out of Politics”—is critical because “corporations being able to buy politicians and buy elections is a huge driver of what’s made things more expensive.”

Defeating Trump and the Republicans in the midterm? Can't rely on those loser Democrats. Leave it to us.

The NY Post, always good for laugh, has decided to devote its editors board opinion to showing how OP Mamdani is for not bending over backwards for a foreign Monarch. Their list of complaints:

• He does not throw a parade or welcome him in by boat as did past mayors
• The only welcome ceremony was at the 9/11 memorial -Mamdani’s calendar didn’t list the event
• Mamdani asked the king to return a stolen 104 carat gem in the British museum back to India

Fuck is with these conservative losers jumping on the kings dick like pathetic fangirls? I didn’t think American “values” were to hold Monarchs in reverence. Meanwhile Mamdani all dunk’n on this king like “cool you are here for a visit but uh you should give that stuff back your grandparents stole”

Found this little guy. I think it’s the same one from a few weeks ago, it’s definitely gotten bigger :)

So, SCOTUS just killed the Voting Rights Act. Greeat.

So, from a deep dive into headlight restoration I've done, this is what I got.

First, the UV damages Polycarbonate plastic must be removed via sanding, with going down to Polishing than Buffing producing the best results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7Maoj8X8mo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NuAiUu9KAew

Second, a sealant/coating is applied to increase the longevity, ordered by longevity of coating outdoors. So these lasts about:

A season (3~6 months)

• McKee's 37 - Headlight Protectant Spray https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK37-130-Headlight-Protectant/dp/B01IB15TZ0

A year

• Meguiar's Keep Clear Headlight Coating https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G17804-Clear-Headlight-Coating/dp/B01M4RVVX6
  All top-rated kits
  See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyVCEbfrU-c & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zfPSd_0aQLY
  • https://www.amazon.com/SYLVANIA-Headlight-Restoration-Headlights-Protection/dp/B01KIVYE6G
  • https://www.amazon.com/CERAKOTE-Ceramic-Headlight-Restoration-Kit/dp/B084RQKLV8
  • https://www.amazon.com/3M-39195-Headlight-Restoration-Heavy-Duty/dp/B08745K56G

2~3 years

• (One part) 2K Glamour Automotive High Gloss Clear Coat Spray Paint see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EJvr5YhKMT4

3~5 years

• 2K 2in1 Headlight Clear Coat https://www.amazon.com/SMT-3684068-SprayMax-Headlight-Clear/dp/B09642P1XQ See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQs8MJH2qwY

5 years

• Clear UV film (PPF) like "3M Scotchgard Clear Paint Protection Film"
• UV cured hard coat. Requires a UV heat lamp & air paint sprayer

Best video overview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG54xt56uZo

Side note: Tail lights will not yellow since they are made from acrylic. Acrylic is brittle and does not have the impact resistance for headlight applications.

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/46623123

Apr 29, 2026

Nearly 120 civil society groups on Wednesday urged US lawmakers to reject Republican-led efforts to fast-track approval of artificial intelligence and conventional data centers, including by slipping provisions for these facilities into permitting reform legislation or “must-pass” bills.

Fossil fuel companies “are pushing to fast-track data center build-outs while ignoring the impacts on communities and the environment,” the groups said in a letter to congressional leaders. “Proposals disguised as ‘commonsense’ reforms would weaken the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Endangered Species Act, while also stripping residents of their right to participate in decisions affecting their health, water, and air.”

Apr 29, 2026

Nearly 120 civil society groups on Wednesday urged US lawmakers to reject Republican-led efforts to fast-track approval of artificial intelligence and conventional data centers, including by slipping provisions for these facilities into permitting reform legislation or “must-pass” bills.

Fossil fuel companies “are pushing to fast-track data center build-outs while ignoring the impacts on communities and the environment,” the groups said in a letter to congressional leaders. “Proposals disguised as ‘commonsense’ reforms would weaken the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act, and the Endangered Species Act, while also stripping residents of their right to participate in decisions affecting their health, water, and air.”

cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/46623577

Apr 29, 2026

In an interview with Common Dreams shortly after the CPC unveiled its New Affordability Agenda, Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said he believes American voters across the political spectrum are hungry for a concrete policy platform that takes aim at the corporate forces driving price increases across the economy, from the for-profit utility companies raking in huge profits off the backs of struggling families to oil titans reaping massive windfall gains thanks to war-driven oil price surges.

Casar stressed that the 10th and final plank of the New Affordability Agenda—“Getting Big Money Out of Politics”—is critical because “corporations being able to buy politicians and buy elections is a huge driver of what’s made things more expensive.”

Mark my words, Winston has seen which way the wind is blowing, and is preparing for the possibility of a coalition government with Labour.

Which is not necessarily a bad thing, NZF vs Maori as a coalition partner is an easy choice to make.

Apr 29, 2026

In an interview with Common Dreams shortly after the CPC unveiled its New Affordability Agenda, Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) said he believes American voters across the political spectrum are hungry for a concrete policy platform that takes aim at the corporate forces driving price increases across the economy, from the for-profit utility companies raking in huge profits off the backs of struggling families to oil titans reaping massive windfall gains thanks to war-driven oil price surges.

Casar stressed that the 10th and final plank of the New Affordability Agenda—“Getting Big Money Out of Politics”—is critical because “corporations being able to buy politicians and buy elections is a huge driver of what’s made things more expensive.”

One of my playtesters is better than me at the game and top of all the leaderboards, please help me humble him.