withabeard

joined 2 years ago
[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago (1 children)

cough Vietnam cough

America should really be the country that knows it's massive superpower isn't enough against an unwilling guerilla

[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

Manure or rock, sure. I get that.

Plywood or sheet rock, standard sizes of sheet rock here in the UK for in a panel van and I have no worries about them getting wet out damaged en route.

Given the length limit of a truck bed, I can get much bigger things in a van then I could a truck.

[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 months ago (4 children)

Given your opinions are on the reasonable side of truck owners

What advantage does a truck have over a panel van for work use?

Yes I'm European. Yes I actually want a truck for some unknown social reason. But every time I look at trucks I think the beds are either too small or I think my shit is going to get wet back there. An enclosed panel van has a bigger converted storage area.

[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 21 points 2 months ago

Excuse me sir, we appear to have a different definition of "winning".

[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

He's making a lot of noise about Zelensky not going to the polls. So ...

War, he's talking about taking America to war so strongly they can't have an election.

[–] withabeard@sh.itjust.works 12 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Needs v wants

Needs: healthcare, utilities, public transport, even a minimal but quality food source. Even to the point of utilitarian but working phones/devices. State ownership where profits are minimal but go back into the state. The services aren't necessarily free, but are run without massive shareholder payouts.

Wants: upgrades and luxuries. iPhones, treat foods, nice cars, silk bedding and those ridiculous marshmallow shoes everyone loves. Regulated but free market.

Now all your basic needs are covered by the community together. You could probably live a simple life with very little income. If you want luxury or fancy, feel free to work too get it.