The ores containing these rare earth elements are not found in significant deposits in the US. They are found in low concentrations in Canada, higher in South Africa and Australia,... moreThe ores containing these rare earth elements are not found in significant deposits in the US. They are found in low concentrations in Canada, higher in South Africa and Australia, but mostly in China. China isn't hitting the US with tariffs - they're stopping export altogether. These rare elements are VITAL to the US defense industry, as well as electric motors, aircraft engines etc. Unless the US can source them elsewhere (they can't, nobody else has got any), there will be no more semiconductors so there goes your electronics industry. Airbus already produces better airplanes than Boeing, but without yttrium Boeing will be forced to cease production altogether. Elon can't build his Teslas without neodymium and dysprosium. And no more stealth bombers or ammunition without tungsten. Supply chains. His Royal Orangeness has shattered them. Defend THAT, MAGAts. less
Surprise, surprise, some of His Royal Orangeness's cohort of bullies had criminal records for OTHER offenses. Daniel has been convicted of the production and possession of child po... moreSurprise, surprise, some of His Royal Orangeness's cohort of bullies had criminal records for OTHER offenses. Daniel has been convicted of the production and possession of child pornography. His lawyer claims that Trump's pardon applies to this conviction as well. Will this child abuser walk free? Has Trump pardoned a nonce?
Steve Witkoff, US special envoy to the Mideast, said puiblicly - ON FOX no less - that Hamas may have “duped” him earlier this month, as he initially thought ... moreSteve Witkoff, US special envoy to the Mideast, said puiblicly - ON FOX no less - that Hamas may have “duped” him earlier this month, as he initially thought the terror group had agreed to his bridge proposal to extend the ceasefire in Gaza, only for it to pull back.As if that wasn't bad enough, this cluster**** was eclipsed when Pete Hegseth inadvertently included the top editor of The Atlantic in an UNSECURE Signal text chat group revealing the U.S.’s attack plans on Houthi rebels in Yemen earlier this month. Will Hegseth also be giving out the nuclear codes?Next thing you know, the Chief White House chef will divulge secret sauce recipes. less
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump’s threats with a backhand:
“So, you voted to build a wall.
Well, dear Americans, even if geography isn’t your strong suit—since you consider America a country rather than a continent—you should know that beyond that wall, there are 7 billion people.
And since the word 'people' might not resonate with you, let’s call them 'consumers.'
These 7 billion consumers can switch from iPhones to Samsung or Huawei in less than two days.
They can swap Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti and, within six months, replace Ford and Chevrolet with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW—brands that often outperform in quality.
They can cancel Direct TV, and though they might not want to, they can stop watching Hollywo... less
"Blame the glue. In this recall of more than 46,000 Cybertrucks made from Nov. 13, 2023, to Feb. 27, 2024, a decorative trim piece called the cant rail is at issue. That stainless-... more"Blame the glue. In this recall of more than 46,000 Cybertrucks made from Nov. 13, 2023, to Feb. 27, 2024, a decorative trim piece called the cant rail is at issue. That stainless-steel exterior trim panel is attached with glue and fasteners, but Tesla said that the glue can turn brittle, causing the trim panel to detach while the truck is in motion."https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/tech-companies/every-tesla-cybertruck-recall-since-the-vehicle-was-released/ar-AA1BkOl7?ocid=BingNewsSerpA vehicle made to travel on roads, sometimes at high speeds, has been put together with glue and fasteners (would those fasteners be paper clips?). Not only is that a hazard to the occupant(s) of the Cybertruck, but when that panel flies off, it could hit other vehicles on the road. For this, one would pay between $80,000 and $100,000. less
Mahmoud Khalil, in the country legally, married to a US citizen who is eight months pregnant, expressed his political point of view peacefully, a right protected by the First Amend... moreMahmoud Khalil, in the country legally, married to a US citizen who is eight months pregnant, expressed his political point of view peacefully, a right protected by the First Amendment. That's supposed to be permitted in a democracy. If this egregious assault on civil liberties stands, what's to stop His Royal Orangeness from arresting American citizens who support any cause his regime doesn't like? That's what Putin does.
