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johnny reb   
16 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Oslo plans to be car-free within a decade. A positive step.

On the contrary.......it means another freedom lost.

Will they ride bicycles and horses?

I live in the country where there is no public transit so I guess without my truck I will be 'forced' to do one of those two Vlad.
johnny reb   
16 Sep 2020
News / E.U. Denounces Poland's Authority on LBGTQ Free Zones [150]

There was a complete article about it in the morning news here in the U.S.
I was really surprised to see some "Authority" in Brussels cast their influence on how Poland should deal with a Polish national issue that is of no concern to the E.U. regulations as a Union.

It's easy being a Communist in a free country but try being free in a Communist country.
johnny reb   
16 Sep 2020
News / Tipsy Warsaw Mayor gets Mocked [15]

He must have been either drunk or saying it in a joking way.

The same bias media reporting goes on here in the U.S. with Trump.
One media shames like they did Rafal saying he was "tipsy" and the other media claims Rafal was just joking.
You have to read between the lines and my guess is that he was both..

as Rafal supports LGBT

That tid bit helps explain the same beliefs of the two different medias that reported this story.
The Conservative normal thinking media said that he was tipsy and the Liberal media said he was joking.
johnny reb   
16 Sep 2020
News / E.U. Denounces Poland's Authority on LBGTQ Free Zones [150]

Is not Poland an independent country to be able to decide for themselves to what they can and can not do when it comes to Poland's traditional culture and religious beliefs ?

BRUSSELS (AP) - A top European Union official strongly denounced the stigmatization of LGBT people by authorities in Poland, saying on Wednesday that "LGBT-free zones" that have been declared in parts of the country have no place in the EU.

Do you think this will cause Poland to give the E.U. the finger again ?
johnny reb   
16 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

My bet is if you did is that you would still not even have half the money one of those over priced things would cost you.
johnny reb   
15 Sep 2020
News / Tipsy Warsaw Mayor gets Mocked [15]

he's holding up okay....

I don't think he even took the time to respond to such non-sense knowing that a cold plate is served best to retaliate with.

You can bet that the "trendy night club" that refused a simple request from patrons, just so they could dance, will not be the first choice to celebrate a birthday party ever again.

For the dick heads to deny a simple request from people blowing a lot of money just doesn't make cents.
If I was the owner of the club those d.j.'s would be looking for a new job knowing that someday when Rafal is elected that their club may run into some serious licensing issues.
johnny reb   
15 Sep 2020
News / Tipsy Warsaw Mayor gets Mocked [15]

He must have been either drunk

To be Warsaw mayor and former presidential candidate aspiring to be the leader of the opposition and founder of a new movement and to blow it all in one night out while tipsy just because the music did not suit him.

That's an achievement, even in Polish politics.
johnny reb   
14 Sep 2020
News / Tipsy Warsaw Mayor gets Mocked [15]

Rafal was attending a friend's birthday party in a trendy club on the weekend when the video was reportedly taken of him trying to persuade the DJs to play funk music to dance to.

The DJs told Trzaskowski and his friends that it was against their policy to take requests and did not change the music.
johnny reb   
14 Sep 2020
News / Tipsy Warsaw Mayor gets Mocked [15]

Trumps influence ?
WARSAW, Poland (AP) - Warsaw's mayor has come under criticism after a video emerged of him demanding that DJs at a night club change their music, seeming to leverage his influence by stating "it's my city."

They call it, "Cocktail Courage".
johnny reb   
14 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

We had remote start and garage door openers 30 years ago too but they didn't back your car out of the garage by remote all in one push of a button on your i- phone because we didn't have i-phones 30 years ago.

Self driving means the car driving you to your office

Yup, that's what they are capable of doing for the umpteenth time now. (Are you Polish by any chance ?)

It has a market cap of 4x the next car companies.

The article you read is way off as Tesla's market cap is over 8x the next car company.
It is starting to sound to me like you are just very jealous of not only Tesla's engineering but also Tesla's success.
Why is that ?
johnny reb   
13 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

there's no reason why Tesla will be the first to get proper self driving on the market

Tesla already has self driving on the market.
They can go around corners too.
Wait a minute, I already explained that six times now.

But that's not self driving - that's autopilot

Maybe but Tesla does have a self driving car using autopilot.
My buddy sits at his kitchen table and on his cell phone opens the garage door, starts his Tesla, backs it out, closes the garage door while his Tesla sits in the drive way running.

He then turns the Tesla's a/c on so when it gets in it it will already be cool.
Oh it self drives alright....... by using autopilot.
You are just confused about what self driving is as all.
johnny reb   
13 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Like you did on the price of a Tesla in Canada. Hoot !
Besides, it really doesn't matter because a Tesla is way out of your affordable price range.
A Tesla S weighs 4600 lbs. ( 2199 kg ) or the same as a Chevy Silverado. :-)
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Those cars in 1901 didn't even have shock absorbers and had spring seats so I can see how they were much more comfortable. lol
I'll take the toy crap that no doubt is better designed then any vehicle your country makes.
But thank you for another jealous opinion.
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Surely.....LOL
They cost $112,000 CAD in the U.S.A, and another $19,000 for Canadian duty to import them from the U.S.A. into Canada for a total of around $130,000 CAD..

You better buy all of them you can at $103,000 CAD.
Now to make the Mods REAL HAPPY, lets get back on and stay on topic.
(my cat is sound to sleep and it is now time for my nap)
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Maybe ? is it assumed ? I cannot believe, a verification is needed....................
I'm sure if you Googled your questions you could get an answer to them.

I cannot believe it is a price for a whole new battery.

For the umpteen time ..................(sigh) (he must be smoking something good)

Patience johnny reb, (as he does a palm face plant while he pauses to think of doing something constructive today)......time to read a bedtime story to my cat before his nap. :-)
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

That is autopilot - it's not self driving.

Please explain the difference to me.....(for the sake of a pointless argument).
What's the difference in "saying" then typing in your destination to get there hands and feet free while you sleep ?
That is here NOW, not decades away.
Budweiser even has a driverless semi truck that is capable of delivering beer from point A to point B cities apart.
This is America my friend.

What is the weight of the battery, 400 kg? And the price is 30 K?

The motor in my pick -up truck weighs about 400kg and for a Tesla Model S85, the price is at around $6,500 (6.5K) to replace not 30K.

You may think that's too much, but if you think about the warranty of the battery which is eight years, that's not too bad.

(That is a life time warranty for me) lol
Right now the price of gas is around $2.20 a gallon but on the average of over the last ten years it was around $4.
No, and AGAIN......20 gallons a week is not that much at all in my truck which will take me about 300 miles or which is ONLY 42 miles a day.

Hell son, it's thirty miles to town and back.
Now, I am done wasting my time arguing with your ignorance.
You have anymore questions please google them and quit playing dumb.
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Is this your "Hummer" fuel consumption or where is it from?

Is a tank of gas a week uncommon where you live ? (20 gallons)
Your opinion with the words you use like, I think - Hopefully - is only wishful thinking to argue.
The technology is here my friend.

Hopefully with 100 kg battery would be able to drive 150-200 km on electricity

The Tesla Model S is an all electric sedan.
As of last year, the Model S Long Range has an EPA range of 373 miles (600 km), which is higher than any other battery electric car.

An average American spends around $1400 a year on gasoline,

I have no idea where you came up with that figure but it is not even close to the truth.
Lets word it like this, "How much does an average car owner spend for gas per year at $4 per gallon ?"
johnny reb   
12 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

I'm not talking about assisted driving, but real self drive cars.

So am I, cms, Google self driving Tesla.
The technology is here.
johnny reb   
11 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

I think no average customer will ever agree to pay 20-30 K just for a battery and replace it every 8-10 years.

So you would rather put 20 gallons of gas in your car per week times 52 week a year equals 1040 gallons per year times 10 year equals 10400 at say $4 per gallon equals $42k for gas in ten years versa $30k for a battery in ten years.

The self driving thing is decades away.

It's already here with even self driving semi trucks.
Tesla will have self driving cars on the roads this summer.
Tesla chief Elon Musk announced that the company's Model S sedan and Model X SUV will have self driving features within six months.
The Tesla cars will be able to drive themselves on highways and navigate to the user when summoned.
johnny reb   
11 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

and smell the tires

Don't kid yourself, you can smoke the tires on a Tesla.
They will smoke most cars 0 to 60mph.
The roadster can do 0 to 60 in under two seconds and the model S in under four seconds.
And thats gittin' it in my book.
I think Tesla is awd since they have two separate motors in them.

no average customer will ever agree to pay 20-30 K just for a battery and replace it every 8-10 years.

One more time just for you..........Tesla is coming out September 22cd with their battery day.
Now just sit still until then before you continue as they may have some new revelations coming out that will diminish your foddar..
johnny reb   
11 Sep 2020
Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]

See above for my remarks on the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.

I just read that article this morning.
LONDON (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said it had upped global equity allocations to "overweight" for the next three months after a recent market pullback, citing an inflection in earnings growth and catch-up moves by cyclical stocks, which had lagged the summer rally.

Investing takes endless reading, research reports and trading charts, Ziemow.
The best time to invest in cyclical stocks is usually in the last year before interest rates rise.
Generally this is when cyclical stocks are most likely to perform better than growth stocks.
This is key, if they're riskier and provide a smaller return than growth stocks, they're not worth investing in.
johnny reb   
11 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

The Tesla has a range of over 260 miles, Tesla comes right to your home at no charge and fixes your Tesla for free.

How it compares to a gasoline one?

No exhaust system to replace and almost dead quiet.
It's the car of the future until the flying cars come out for the public.
Poland and Canada are missing a golden opportunity for not getting in on ground level.
johnny reb   
11 Sep 2020
Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]

Were you?

Go back to post #62 Ziemow
johnny reb = I sold my Tesla after a modest gain.
(I had DT in between also.)
I since re - invested that money into 200 shares of Apple (AAPL) back in the first part of April 2020 at $240 a share.

Since then Apple had a four way split which made my 200 shares 800 shares worth $60 a share at my buying price.
On September 3rd 2020 Apple hit $121 per share so I had doubled my money and sold half of my 800 shares.
I now own 400 shares of Apple stock free and clear in my portfolio.
I am looking to invest maybe in Wal-mart if it corrects to $121 per share as it is currently over priced at $137 per share just like Tesla and Apple are over priced right now..

Wal-mart was at $147 before the correction so the people buying stocks in August had more money than brains.

Did you detect any signs of an approaching slump in Tesla shares beforehand?

It wasn't just Tesla Ziemowit, most stocks are over priced right now with the market hitting all time highs again and again this last summer.

A correction right now is no big surprise to anyone.

See above for my remarks on the monetary policies of the Federal Reserve.

Exactly, keeping your money in any kind of savings accounts in a bank is throwing your money away.
The cost of living is 4% in the U.S so if I am not making at least 4% on my money I am losing money.
Most saving accounts don't even pay 1% or like you said, they pay a negative rate.
MOR or Money On Return is the bottom line when you invest and a banks savings accounts are a negative investment.
johnny reb   
10 Sep 2020
Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]

These days Tesla has hit a $330 low.

That was a good time to buy Tesla during it's correction, Ziemowit.
Yesterday Tesla jumped nearly 11%, rebounding from worst day on record
Tesla shares jumped ahead of the close on Wednesday, finishing the session 10.92% higher.
Wednesday's double-digit percentage gain came after Tesla dropped 21% on Tuesday for its worst day on record.
That's why we call it the Wall Street Casino, Ziemo.
No guts, no glory.
Next time you are in a Casino, go to the craps table and put a $20 spot on Yo 11.
If you hit you will feel like a damn genius.

@Ziemowit
Here's todays latest Market report.
Dow futures turn positive Thursday as tech attempts to rebound for a second session.
U.S. stock-index futures early Thursday were paring losses to turn positive as investors digested economic reports and a policy update from the European Central Bank.

Technology shares turned higher for a second day to extend a Wednesday bounceback after the Nasdaq fell into correction on Tuesday, retreating from record highs seen just last week.
johnny reb   
9 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

Can you imagine load on the greed when nearly everyone will do the same?!

That's the whole point Vlad, how will that electricity be produced to fill this void on the grid ?
Well of course, with fossil fuels that will cost more to produce the electricity then the fossil fuels themselves to run a car.
The Libs haven't caught onto this yet.
The air will be cleaner though so Greta will have reason to smile.

First, World still has to see this battery

Patience Grass Hopper, did you not read my post 217 above ?
I am looking forward to Tesla's "Battery Day" on Sept. 22.
johnny reb   
9 Sep 2020
Life / How are electric cars doing in Poland? [413]

then a new types of batteries created,

Did you not read my post #217 about the new million mile battery ?
There are already giant battery producing factories.
My friends with Tesla's didn't have to put thick copper or aluminum cables underground to charge their cars.
Huge work is being done as we speak.
Russia can't be half stepping here if they expect to keep up with Poland.
By eliminating fossil fuels to power cars will sink Russia's economy even further..
johnny reb   
9 Sep 2020
Food / What Polish foods and brands do you miss when you go to other countries? [216]

Face it guys, Martha Stewart (Martha Helen Kostyra) has the best recipes for Polish foods.
She has Polish ethnicity.
She has endless top of the line Polish recipes available on the internet free just for you to google.
Martha Stewarts Polish Recipes
I think this is where pawian gets some of his recipes.