So... what’s the innovative way that we get information in a world where journalism is obsolete? That’s the metaphor that you’re making: that this is a sign of technological progress. So, what’s that look like, professor?

3rd Gear - Despite all the medical advancements in the past 50 years, invasive surgery is always risky. Once you slice into a living body, you are inviting about a billion germs to take up residence.

Just this one with an ex-con trying to live his life.

Small gestures of protest are important even if they don't bring about instantaneous, complete change.

Imagine for a moment, that you are a female civil rights activist in Putin’s Russia. Now, you know that no matter what you do, if you actually succeed in your goal of drawing attention to the horrendous state of human rights in your country, you are going to go to jail. And you will be abused. And you may never get…

I agree. The media has been very silent in their coverage of the world cup about the awful stuff that happens in Russia. What these people were protesting is far more important than a game.

Can anyone think of a more botched automotive clusterfuck than the marketing and release of this car? Jesus Christ. 

I think you forgot a car that is actually comparable.

Because she has a multipass. muuuuultiiiii pass. :-D Sorry. Every chance I get to bring up 5th Element, I run with it.

Does anyone wash their cars by hand anymore? Sure, it takes longer than a five minute automatic wash but it brings you in touch with your car. I’ll only go through an automatic wash in the winter, after my garden hose is packed way for the winter.

From Wikipedia:

Before you see crossover sedans vs. after you see crossover sedans

Clearly not from California.

How can you possibly know that.

“Separate topic, you can call yourself an artist till you’re blue in the face but if it isn’t what pays your bills it is not what you are. This person tends bar for a living and has hobbies”

I’m no expert, but commenting on what a person in a potential sexual assault case is wearing is.... Odd?

Agreed. In the meantime you could buy these stickers which can make a modern CA plate look like a sunset plate however they’re officially for off road use only.

It’s like he’s mid transformation between Dr. Jalopnik and Mr. O’brien.

Republicans are now the party of Kleptocracy. Any pretense of ‘free market’ and ‘small government’ died in the 80's