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[–] Bobbysaurus@lemmy.world 24 points 4 days ago

Great! As if we needed even more assholes thinking they can behave like they own the roads…

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 17 points 4 days ago (1 children)

A fool and his money are soon parted.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz -2 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) (2 children)

Well what else are you supposed to do with it

Surly you dont mean to imply that we should be collecting and hoarding it and ranking our status by how much we have accumulated?

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 3 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Surly you aren't implying that there is literally nothing better to spend that money on, that all saving is hoarding, and that if someone of finite means saves $70K they should spend it on a luxury car with the intent of asserting ownership over public thoroughfares?

[–] Mac@mander.xyz -2 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Obviously not, don't be daft

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 2 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

I'm sorry, do you not actually like when other people concoct the worst possible interpretation of what you said and then imply publicly through flawed logic that it's what you really meant? That's only something you enjoy doing to others? My bad.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 0 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Your fault for not reading satire. Don't know what to tell you. I even said "Surly" - wordplay on the bike brand as this is FuckCars, but you decided to take the worst possible interpretation of my comment. 🤷‍♂️

Not only that, but i was making a comment on the rich hoarding wealth and for some reason you are offended enough to mock me.

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Your jokes are indistinguishable from wrecker behavior, get better jokes.

[–] Mac@mander.xyz 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

It was just satire, is all, and i apologize for coming on a bit strong—i was annoyed and have very little patience lately.
Have a nice day.

[–] infinitesunrise@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

I appreciate the apology. It'd be good for me to try and exhibit a bit more patience too. Thanks.

But how can I show my face around my "friends" if my number isn't higher than theirs? I'd be the laughing stock of the country club!

[–] SARGE@startrek.website 15 points 4 days ago

Well, at least in my state, we ALL own the road, since we all* pay taxes. YOU get 1/5000000th of the road, YOU get 1/5000000th of the road !

So yes, you partially own the road, but SO DO I MOTHERFUCKER. Me being on a bicycle changes nothing.

*inversely proportional to net worth

[–] kbobabob@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 4 days ago

If we were playing a video game and someone said you "owned me" would you assume that means I'm your property or that the person I'm paying with was just really good at something?

[–] A_norny_mousse@feddit.org 7 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Ugh, this really couldn't be more obvious. I guess that's where the USA's heading now, with their leader as role model.

And I mean the messaging, not the fact that this is an electrical car. Which came out in 2016. Although, "most awarded" suggests a few years later.

This could be any advertisement for drivers in south Florida. Where turn signals are pretty decorative lights you use for fun, where traffic lights and solid lines on the road are simply suggestions.

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 4 days ago

meanwhile rural people wondering what the fuck a "lane" is, is that the bit between meeting spaces on the road?

[–] psud@aussie.zone 1 points 4 days ago

When I cycle on the road, that lane is mine

I only ride where it's busy enough that a distracted driver can't run me down