The Off Topic Topic

[Syt]

Is that a Presidential Seal belt buckle? 

Looks like it, doesn't it?

I find it quite amazing how - except GWB - everyone seems to be quite pissed and/or annoyed in that picture.

[Tamas]

It's a bit of a drive up the road, but I have a 2015 Kia Soul (diesel, automatic) that I need to unload soon if you're interested. 

Though I have an appointment with webuyanycar.com tomorrow...so it may not last long. 

Let me know their offer before accepting it. I wanted to check out Lincoln anyways. 

[Tonitrus]

It's a bit of a drive up the road, but I have a 2015 Kia Soul (diesel, automatic) that I need to unload soon if you're interested. 

Though I have an appointment with webuyanycar.com tomorrow...so it may not last long. 

Let me know their offer before accepting it. I wanted to check out Lincoln anyways. 

Though I would disclose... 

- It needs new tires
- The MOT expires in November.
- Due for its annual service/maintenance
- Has some scratches on the bonnet (not severe/deep, but covers a large area and a bit unsightly)
- But it does have a backup camera!

The online quote I got is £7500, but even if they reduce that in half when they look at it in-person, I would be inclined to probably take it.  I really need to unload it no later (or not much later) than this week. I'll see how much they cut that down...but I definitely wouldn't charge the full amount to you..Languish-bro discount would apply.

[Tamas]

It's a bit of a drive up the road, but I have a 2015 Kia Soul (diesel, automatic) that I need to unload soon if you're interested. 

Though I have an appointment with webuyanycar.com tomorrow...so it may not last long. 

Let me know their offer before accepting it. I wanted to check out Lincoln anyways. 

Though I would disclose... 

- It needs new tires
- The MOT expires in November.
- Due for its annual service/maintenance
- Has some scratches on the bonnet (not severe/deep, but covers a large area and a bit unsightly)
- But it does have a backup camera!

The online quote I got is £7500, but even if they reduce that in half when they look at it in-person, I would be inclined to probably take it.  I really need to unload it no later (or not much later) than this week. I'll see how much they cut that down...but I definitely wouldn't charge the full amount to you..Languish-bro discount would apply.

Thanks T, but if our car is an easy fix (which it almost certainly is) we are definitely staying with it for now, and we won't know for sure until middle of next week, I recon. So just take their offer, don't wait around for me making up my mind.

[Josquius]

Yeah, cars are exponentially going up in price.
I remember my first car 15 years ago... Cost me £300 or so. Insurance was more.
The car I have now, bought 2 years ago, closer to £3000.
Ah for a life without cars.

[Razgovory]

You bought a car for 300 pounds?  Are you sure it wasn't 1906 rather than 2006?

[mongers]

You bought a car for 300 pounds?  Are you sure it wasn't 1906 rather than 2006?

Only two of the cars I bought ever cost more than 300 quid. 

[Tamas]

You bought a car for 300 pounds?  Are you sure it wasn't 1906 rather than 2006?

Only two of the cars I bought ever cost more than 300 quid. 

No wonder you don't like cars 

[Sheilbh]

Really interesting piece:

One Woman's Mission to Rewrite Nazi History on Wikipedia
Ksenia Coffman's fellow editors have called her a vandal and a McCarthyist. She just wants them to stop glorifying fascists—and start citing better sources.

https://www.wired.com/story/one-womans-mission-to-rewrite-nazi-history-wikipedia/

[The Brain]

If only someone on Languish had told us, repeatedly, that Wikipedia isn't a good source.

[Tamas]

We bought a block of mature cheddar, the packaging had in giant letters NOW WITH 40% LESS PLASTIC. Good to know we'll be eating healthier now.

[Josquius]

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At risk of this being read first a follow up to something in another thread. Just so it's noted.... £10 on "ad hom! Red card! Debate fail!" or some nonsense.

[Syt]

Russians pining for the good ol' days:

[Josquius]

If I lived in Putin's Russia and a random person asked which political system do I think is best I'd probably declare it is the current one and then hurry home via a very round about route.
Surprising results.

[Syt]

Dunno, Putin is kinda nostalgic for the USSR, so professing love for the old Soviet Union might also be acceptable.

That said, with how the country has gone from the 90s, a lot of people are yearning for a "how things were better back when ..." like in many such cases.