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Just moving over from the other place. Bear with. Work in progress.
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Britons living in rural areas support banning trail hunting by 50% to 35%

Most rural Britons say hunting has little to no importance to rural communities socially (51%) or economically (58%)

yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
December 29, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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What HAS happened in the last six months is many privileged (white) Americans who had been protected from the worst of the Republican Party’s abuses suddenly began to be affected personally and could no longer ignore or pretend not to notice what has been happening for a long time.
December 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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In @fastcompany.com, I explained that Trump’s tariffs make giant vehicles even more expensive (new car avg is now >$50k). That encourages consumers to consider smaller and cheaper sedans – which Detroit no longer offers.

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Detroit killed the sedan. Trump's trade war will make them wish they hadn’t
As Trump threatens tariffs and consumer confidence plummets, the lack of options from U.S. automakers could send buyers to foreign competitors.
www.fastcompany.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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Car bloat is limiting driver visibility in other ways, too. For instance, bigger cars require thicker A-pillars (the material btw the windshield and side mirrors).

At intersections, chunky A-pillars can easily conceal a pedestrian or cyclist.
Why Did Cars Get So Hard to See Out Of?
If it seems like forward visibility has gotten worse, you’re right: Since the 1990s, cars and trucks have grown bigger A-pillars that can create dangerous blind spots.
www.bloomberg.com
December 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM