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Re: Fire, Cast Iron, and Soot
Fuzzyvision wrote: Lwiddis wrote: First item to remember regarding Dutch oven cooking is the “fire” should be 2/3 on the lid and 1/3 on the bottom. Curious what you mean by this I assume he's talking about top heat. Some Dutch Ovens have a flat top and a ridge that allows the stacking of coals on top of the unit. This evens out the heat and it cooks more like an oven. If you're familiar with a Caja China, it uses 100% top heat to roast large items, including whole pigs.1.8KViews0likes0Comments- 802Views0likes0Comments
Re: Ford Gets 9.2 Billion Bailout errrr Loan
StonedPanther wrote: propchef wrote: Direct oil and gas subsidies are far greater than $2b. Huh?, the number is 9.2 Billion. "The United States provides a number of tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry as a means of encouraging domestic energy production. These include both direct subsidies to corporations, as well as other tax benefits to the fossil fuel industry. Conservative estimates put U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry at roughly $20 billion per year" Wonderful. So they handout a subsidy to one corporation worth almost 50% of the subsidies handed out to an entire Industry which is hundreds of times larger? That's great...................for someone, the average taxpayer not so much. Read that again. If you're OK with $20bb in subsidies for oil (that makes record profits every year) you should be OK with $2b to save jobs.827Views0likes0CommentsRe: Ford Gets 9.2 Billion Bailout errrr Loan
FishOnOne wrote: BB_TX wrote: StonedPanther wrote: BB_TX wrote: Lot of difference between a loan to a financially stable and viable company and giving money to one that is not. Sure is LOL ………. Ford had a $2 billion loss in expected profits, and yet still had a year end profit of $10.4 billion. I call that financially stable and viable. Fords $2 billion loss was due to their EV division and Quality issues resulting in too many warranty repairs. Ford's CEO Farley (who needs to be fired) stated it will rely on it's ICE division to financially support it's EV division while he lays off ICE division employees. Direct oil and gas subsidies are far greater than $2b. https://www.eesi.org/papers/view/fact-sheet-fossil-fuel-subsidies-a-closer-look-at-tax-breaks-and-societal-costs The United States provides a number of tax subsidies to the fossil fuel industry as a means of encouraging domestic energy production. These include both direct subsidies to corporations, as well as other tax benefits to the fossil fuel industry. Conservative estimates put U.S. direct subsidies to the fossil fuel industry at roughly $20 billion per year; with 20 percent currently allocated to coal and 80 percent to natural gas and crude oil. European Union subsidies are estimated to total 55 billion euros annually.826Views0likes0Comments- 1.7KViews0likes0Comments
Re: RAM EV
Bionic Man wrote: How many units comprise “a whack load”? Because in all of my travels I’ve only seen one EV towing a trailer. That was a Tesla towing a 23’ wake boat in Boulder CO, and the owner said he tows from town a very short distance to the lake. I’m not sure why you are so adamant in your defense of EVs as TVs. The simple fact is they aren’t ready for prime time for the vast majority of users, and won’t be for the foreseeable future. We have a "whackload" here in NORCAL. I see them almost daily...towing. I live just off CA 101 at the Mendo line and it's RV central here, with Cloverdale (our little town) marked as a rest stop on many NAV units and software. They park across the street at the park and have lunch. We also have a KOA and a Thousand Oaks campground (avoid this one). If you haven't seen them, it's because you haven't noticed. I see more every day. The simple fact is they aren’t ready for prime time for the vast majority of users This has been said over and over. No one's arguing, no one has suggested (that I've seen) that an EV should be pulling a 5th wheel or a larger TT for 500 miles. CLEARLY, EVs don't currently have the range but that doesn't mean much at the rate we're improving batteries and charging capabilities. The towing range isn't touted as one of the benefits. Lack of maintenance, performance, and total cost of ownership is still advantageous enough for many to happily switch to EVs.405Views0likes0CommentsRe: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Grit dog wrote: Dadoffourgirls wrote: Turtle n Peeps wrote: ...In any event, people don't think this can happen. I'm telling you it can with just a stroke of a pen. I haven't talked to anybody in Air Quality in a long time but last time I did the guy I talked to said CARB was trying to outlaw my 2006 John Deere tractor. I don't know about the rest of you but a 2006 tractor with 325 hours on it is brand new to me... Turtle - I understand how you would feel if you had an outlawed JD. I am willing to help you out. I can assist you with compliance if the time comes. Maybe we could find a CyberTruck to tow it to the California border. Maybe there will be a cash for tractors, where they pay you to get a new electric tractor? Lol. Sad but, well, sad. We should start a go fund me for all Californians that are stuck there and having their personal freedoms wiped out before their own eyes! I’ll think of you guys while I’m using my 2 stroke weed whipper and gas powered mower! CA is banning emissions. Florida is banning books. Polluting is not a "personal freedom." Why do the mods allow these bash CA to continue? The last 4 pages are a political rant.230Views0likes0CommentsRe: Seven States to Ban the Sale of Gas Powered Cars in 2035
Tyler0215 wrote: More ignorant politicians jumping on the BS green wagon. IF it happens 2034 will be a big sales year for ICE vehicles. The dummies haven't said what happens to the ICE you own. Will you have to sell out if state? Wil the trade-in be worth nothing because the dealer can't sell the used unit? If the law only applies to new units, the price of used is going to sky rocket (more than it already has). Even if enacted ICE units will be on the road till 2055 or later. I'll stay in Iowa where common sense prevails. It would help if you read the article.315Views0likes0Comments
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