You suggested it as if from my interpretation it was a problem with Uber. If not, what is? And again, how’s it any more theft than CDs stealing from record manufacturers

oh interesting, I’ve never heard of running shorts with built-in underwear

That sounds like a joke from the doctor that the patient missed

Um… I think those are bathing suits

Did Spotify steal from radio?

they have a licensed job specifically because unlicensed taxis were dangerous and people at the time were getting shanghaied.

Do you have any source for that happening significantly more frequently with Ubers?

Do half the people buy new cars?

An optional “profession” that steals money from qualified taxis

It’s not stealing if it doesn’t take it out of their wallet. Maybe the issue is instead the expensive restrictions on becoming a taxi driver? Or the virtual monopoly many taxi companies have. Or just that almost always a taxi is a worse experience.

But I don’t see why I’d ever buy a new car

Interesting, just read the guardian article, I do think that probably if the ICE fires are less reported that does mean their less bad. But regardless yeah, that is interesting

the vast majority of the cost of an electric car is in the battery, every phone I’ve had really degrades in battery after a couple years, and my dad still drives an ICE car about the same age as me

Source?

I think most people should buy used cars, if only because new cars are almost always a bad financial decision

… Again, not everyone parks their car next to sn outlet. Actually, I feel like probably most people don’t

And even if you only have 1 plug in your garage, it’s not hard or expensive to add more.

Yeah this is losing the plot. I believe they’re talking about the tens of millions of Americans who don’t have private garages.

sounds like they have different priorities and values than you, is that intolerable?

They said they’re an Uber driver…

For various reasons a car is often better for that kinda trip

in the US you can get a decent ICE car for under $2000, you cannot get a Chinese EV for under $2000 that holds a charge

I’ve lived in a city with really good transit, and even then, I’d prefer a car if it were affordable here.

His whole thing is being anti-debt which is probably good for some people, but some people already have no debt