July 3Jul 3 "Trump realizes that”Grandpa is literally the stupidest president on the planet. Even Elmo knows the value of renewable energy.Let's take solar energy for example:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_power_in_ChinaTop 10 Breakthroughs in Solar Energy (2005–2025):Massive Cost ReductionSolar panel prices have dropped over 90% since 2010, making solar the cheapest form of electricity in many regions.Increased Panel EfficiencyCommercial silicon solar panels have improved from ~15% to 22–24% efficiency, making systems more powerful and space-efficient.Perovskite Solar CellsA game-changing new material with lab efficiencies over 33% when paired with silicon — cheaper and easier to produce.Tandem & Multi-Junction CellsAdvanced solar cells combining materials (like silicon + perovskite) have reached over 40% efficiency in lab settings.Solar + Battery StorageThe rise of systems like Tesla Powerwall makes solar usable 24/7 by storing excess energy for nighttime or cloudy periods.Smart Inverters & Grid IntegrationModern solar setups use intelligent inverters and grid tech, improving reliability and balancing supply with demand.Flexible, Thin-Film & Transparent SolarNew solar formats allow integration into windows, clothing, tents, and rooftops where traditional panels don’t fit.Solar’s Global Share SurgingSolar now supplies ~5–6% of global electricity, up from <1% in early 2010s.Space-Based Solar Power ResearchConcepts and small-scale experiments have explored collecting solar power in space and beaming it back to Earth.Recognition as the “King of Electricity”The International Energy Agency (IEA) declared solar the leading source of new electricity generation globally.Donald and his supporters probably think you can’t harvest solar energy on days without direct sunlight which honestly explains a lot.
July 4Jul 4 And then what? The destination country is just going to match it with their own tariffs on American goods. Send as many letters as you want, sure some countries might cave, but most are just matching the tariffs.What happened to 90 deals in 90 days? It’s been over 80+ days, and maybe five got done..and even those are just frameworks of agreements.https://www.politico.com/news/2025/06/12/trump-wanted-90-deals-in-90-days-instead-hes-finding-wins-where-he-can-00403638
July 4Jul 4 Sorry to say this, but you’re not becoming a laughingstock - you already are. It’ll take multiple presidencies to even begin rebuilding your image on the world stage and restoring any real credibility. America’s brand has been thoroughly tarnished in just six months.
July 4Jul 4 Timmy can take Russian money and parrot their propaganda, but can’t go live or step outside without his emotional support beanie
July 4Jul 4 A multiparty system just doesn’t work in America, because of how voting is set up. It’s winner-takes-all, so smaller parties don’t stand a chance, they just end up spoiling the vote. People stick to the big two out of fear that their vote won’t count, so unless the whole system changes, it’s stuck that way. On the other hand, a real multiparty system could ease constant polarization by giving people more choices and common ground.
July 4Jul 4 14 minutes ago, Matt! said:A multiparty system just doesn’t work in America, because of how voting is set up. It’s winner-takes-all, so smaller parties don’t stand a chance, they just end up spoiling the vote. People stick to the big two out of fear that their vote won’t count, so unless the whole system changes, it’s stuck that way. On the other hand, a real multiparty system could ease constant polarization by giving people more choices and common ground.The truth is that the US and much of Europe is in what historians would call the final stage of civilization (winter) where the problems are increasing in number, largely driven by the capitalistic system that isn't working well anymore. There seems to no realistic solutions at all to reverse the negative trends.Typically a 'hard reset' is required, with violence, when the system is broken (French revolution/Napoleon, Russian revolution, Chinese Civil war, Nazi Germany, etc.).To solve the current problems, both the Democrats and the Republican parties need to be destroyed, along with the entire government. In Russia, China, Germany and France they mass murdered or imprisoned, in huge numbers, the groups that were getting in the way of a hard reset.But in the US/Europe we are in a situation where people aren't starving to death and aren't willing to fight and die for what they believe in. They talk a lot but act very little. So we continue lingering in this state. There is a lot of verbal/psychological violence but not so much in terms of physical. (yet...)In a culture where people act more than talk like you see in earlier times people like Elon Musk, Trump, Biden, Bush etc. and other oligarchs/politicians would have been assassinated long ago. In Roman Empire they certainly would have killed them all.
July 5Jul 5 5 hours ago, Cult Icon said:The truth is that the US and much of Europe is in what historians would call the final stage of civilization (winter) where the problems are increasing in number, largely driven by the capitalistic system that isn't working well anymore. There seems to no realistic solutions at all to reverse the negative trends.Typically a 'hard reset' is required, with violence, when the system is broken (French revolution/Napoleon, Russian revolution, Chinese Civil war, Nazi Germany, etc.).To solve the current problems, both the Democrats and the Republican parties need to be destroyed, along with the entire government. In Russia, China, Germany and France they mass murdered or imprisoned, in huge numbers, the groups that were getting in the way of a hard reset.But in the US/Europe we are in a situation where people aren't starving to death and aren't willing to fight and die for what they believe in. They talk a lot but act very little. So we continue lingering in this state. There is a lot of verbal/psychological violence but not so much in terms of physical. (yet...)In a culture where people act more than talk like you see in earlier times people like Elon Musk, Trump, Biden, Bush etc. and other oligarchs/politicians would have been assassinated long ago. In Roman Empire they certainly would have killed them all.Quick reply while I’m cleaning:Agree on the hard reset - this has happened for thousands of years. Fight the WW3, make peace, figure out the root problems, tear down the old systems, build back better.Back to cleaning.
July 5Jul 5 A person can be an American by birth or by law, but living by the Constitution is what gives that identity real meaning. The Constitution isn't just a document; it's a framework that defines the rights, responsibilities, and limits of power in a free, democratic society. Ignoring it distances you from the principles that holds the country together. Being American isn’t just a status, it’s a commitment to shared ideals and dreams.
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