[–] 20 points 9 months ago (1 child)

Most BMW drivers lease vehicles so they're already used to what amounts to subscription. My fear is that these news articles are actually designed to normalize this to buyers of brands where leasing isn't the default. They show how the affluent don't mind paying to convince the less fortunate it's a glamorous move.

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  • [–] 10 points 9 months ago

    They want us to forget about him so he's not held accountable. If we hold him accountable then future people in positions like his might second guess their decisions.

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  • [–] 6 points 9 months ago

    Don't worry, once they gain control over the last few independent news outlets and restructure social media algorithms they'll be able to manipulate public perception to the point where they have broad public support. Especially when the ai bots wear the opposition out by convincing them they're alone in their left wing views. Tech bros are ready to destroy democracy for profit.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    I think those are concert wrist bands. Don't try and tell me I could win those and exchange them for cheap prizes at Chuck E Cheese because I refuse to admit I recognize those relics from another time and instead I'll pretend to be Aloy in Horizon Zero Dawn discovering remnants from the past.

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