Because manual shifting fucking sucks.

Yes, they do... particularly if they’re studded.

This is the quintessential product for helicopter parents.

I never saw it that way; that sounds kind of like how the bugger’s worked in the Enders series. The Borg didn’t have any kind of master / servant relationship; they just wanted to integrate everyone’s experiences and cultures into their own single thought through an ansible.

fwiw - people with alzheimer’s technically have it developing in their mid-40s, though it may not be diagnosable for another 20 or 25 years. So Reagan’s son can be correct that his father had it during his presidency, though what others are saying about it not fully manifesting until after his presidency can also…

Would the Borg be an example of a social singularity?

I neither agree, nor disagree, but it was important to me that I share that with you and everyone else.

TIL Russian’s fly a fagot.

There isn’t much in recent history for a head-to-head comparison of Russian vs non-Russian made weaponry, and many of Russia’s arms purchases are made by countries that would never get into a fight with the US or plan to use the weapons to suppress domestic dissent.

I think for Russia, with their weak economy, the…

The next time you feel like giving up, remember, you’ve still got 60 percent left.

Right, let’s not start with the obvious question of WHY people do these things.

Yeah, my 2013 Jetta TDI has urea. I’m absolutely unconcerned about this whole issue. It’s a simple software patch to begin with, and I’ve been enjoying fantastic fuel mileage.

I’ve seen that on a lot of cars. Check for a drain hole under the tire; it might be clogged. I think the water gets in there to begin with because of moisture that naturally seeps into the car (humidity, a little rain water with an open door, and windows going up and down, etc). It then cools and collects in the spare…

Damn dude... I’d definitely get a new mechanic.

Can’t ... rationalize ... rolling smoke assholes with my love for diesels... ARGHHH

I’m in favor of this if it gets me out of my lease.

No wonder I had been getting 47mpg at 80mph in my Jetta TDI.

Probably the “upscaling” and refresh rate. Something about the 120hz and 240hz make things look bizarre.