Good read Terrell, this is a complicated topic and deserves continued analysis. The economic sanctions are important and are having a strong effect. And Russia’s use of hybrid warfare tactics is years ahead of the western world. We are in a de facto new cold war, and with it has come new doctrine. Good luck with these…

Well said.

Ya... the controversial meaning runs pretty deep and foul and I certainly wouldn’t associate it with the fine W124 or this article.(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lebensraum)

Regarding the odd phonetics of: “Living. + Room.”

The W124 is a great looking, future classic. In terms of sedan aesthetics and production quality, on par with the very best of what automotive design could produce from the era.

“Burnt orange on a classic Datsun? Just can’t be beat.” (Agreed!)

Katy, Tom’s suggestion in the Volvo Polestar is spot on.

See also “Fuerdai” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fuerdai

Dear VW, the bus on the left is the sexy one! Great color combo as well.

Towing a dirtbike with a quad, pull from the center of the quad and attach to the right peg with a double wrap and held in place with the riders boot. If the tow goes wrong (which happens!) the biker lifts his right foot to release the tow strap.

RCR is fun, really like his work.

Murilee, you speak of hard won truths. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

Agreed, its not money laundering (its not dirty money) these guys are moving vast sums of Chinese currency out of China and will be thrilled to receive a small fraction of US$ once its all over.

NY Times article on Chinese capital flight as related to NYC

Opinion: Faraday Future is a dog and pony show assisting capital flight from the mainland. And this capital flight (in general) is a major challenge for the Chinese gov’t.

Dear Polly, I like your story, sounds like you three have some great times ahead of you. If Raphael Orlove’s suggestion of that ‘63 Rambler doesn’t quite do it, may I suggest an 1982 Mercedes 250 5-speed in blue. Currently on BaT for $4750 with one day left on the auction.

Terrell, I’m going to tell you something, what you do with it is up to you:

Grand Product Placement Tour: Brought to you by Amazon ™

Car: “Get out and walk fatty”

Very cool, thanks for the informative video. Tisha comes across as a great person to be around.