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mostlysignssomeportents · 8 months ago

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How to shatter the class solidarity of the ruling class

I'm touring my new, nationally bestselling novel The Bezzle! Catch me WEDNESDAY (Apr 11) at UCLA, then Chicago (Apr 17), Torino (Apr 21) Marin County (Apr 27), Winnipeg (May 2), Calgary (May 3), Vancouver (May 4), and beyond!

Audre Lorde counsels us that "The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House," while MLK said "the law cannot make a man love me, but it can restrain him from lynching me." Somewhere between replacing the system and using the system lies a pragmatic – if easily derailed – course.

Lorde is telling us that a rotten system can't be redeemed by using its own chosen reform mechanisms. King's telling us that unless we live, we can't fight – so anything within the system that makes it easier for your comrades to fight on can hasten the end of the system.

Take the problems of journalism. One old model of journalism funding involved wealthy newspaper families profiting handsomely by selling local appliance store owners the right to reach the townspeople who wanted to read sports-scores. These families expressed their patrician love of their town by peeling off some of those profits to pay reporters to sit through municipal council meetings or even travel overseas and get shot at.

In retrospect, this wasn't ever going to be a stable arrangement. It relied on both the inconstant generosity of newspaper barons and the absence of a superior way to show washing-machine ads to people who might want to buy washing machines. Neither of these were good long-term bets. Not only were newspaper barons easily distracted from their sense of patrician duty (especially when their own power was called into question), but there were lots of better ways to connect buyers and sellers lurking in potentia.

All of this was grossly exacerbated by tech monopolies. Tech barons aren't smarter or more evil than newspaper barons, but they have better tools, and so now they take 51 cents out of every ad dollar and 30 cents out of ever subscriber dollar and they refuse to deliver the news to users who explicitly requested it, unless the news company pays them a bribe to "boost" their posts:

https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/04/saving-news-big-tech

The news is important, and people sign up to make, digest, and discuss the news for many non-economic reasons, which means that the news continues to struggle along, despite all the economic impediments and the vulture capitalists and tech monopolists who fight one another for which one will get to take the biggest bite out of the press. We've got outstanding nonprofit news outlets like Propublica, journalist-owned outlets like 404 Media, and crowdfunded reporters like Molly White (and winner-take-all outlets like the New York Times).

But as Hamilton Nolan points out, "that pot of money…is only large enough to produce a small fraction of the journalism that was being produced in past generations":

https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/what-will-replace-advertising-revenue

For Nolan, "public funding of journalism is the only way to fix this…If we accept that journalism is not just a business or a form of entertainment but a public good, then funding it with public money makes perfect sense":

https://www.hamiltonnolan.com/p/public-funding-of-journalism-is-the

Having grown up in Canada – under the CBC – and then lived for a quarter of my life in the UK – under the BBC – I am very enthusiastic about Nolan's solution. There are obvious problems with publicly funded journalism, like the politicization of news coverage:

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2023/jan/24/panel-approving-richard-sharp-as-bbc-chair-included-tory-party-donor

And the transformation of the funding into a cheap political football:

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/poilievre-defund-cbc-change-law-1.6810434

But the worst version of those problems is still better than the best version of the private-equity-funded model of news production.

But Nolan notes the emergence of a new form of hedge fund news, one that is awfully promising, and also terribly fraught: Hunterbrook Media, an investigative news outlet owned by short-sellers who pay journalists to research and publish damning reports on companies they hold a short position on:

https://hntrbrk.com/

For those of you who are blissfully distant from the machinations of the financial markets, "short selling" is a wager that a company's stock price will go down. A gambler who takes a short position on a company's stock can make a lot of money if the company stumbles or fails altogether (but if the company does well, the short can suffer literally unlimited losses).

Shorts have historically paid analysts to dig into companies and uncover the sins hidden on their balance-sheets, but as Matt Levine points out, journalists work for a fraction of the price of analysts and are at least as good at uncovering dirt as MBAs are:

https://www.bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2024-04-02/a-hedge-fund-that-s-also-a-newspaper

What's more, shorts who discover dirt on a company still need to convince journalists to publicize their findings and trigger the sell-off that makes their short position pay off. Shorts who own a muckraking journalistic operation can skip this step: they are the journalists.

There's a way in which this is sheer genius. Well-funded shorts who don't care about the news per se can still be motivated into funding freely available, high-quality investigative journalism about corporate malfeasance (notoriously, one of the least attractive forms of journalism for advertisers). They can pay journalists top dollar – even bid against each other for the most talented journalists – and supply them with all the tools they need to ply their trade. A short won't ever try the kind of bullshit the owners of Vice pulled, paying themselves millions while their journalists lose access to Lexisnexis or the PACER database:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/24/anti-posse/#when-you-absolutely-positively-dont-give-a-solitary-single-fuck

The shorts whose journalists are best equipped stand to make the most money. What's not to like?

Well, the issue here is whether the ruling class's sense of solidarity is stronger than its greed. The wealthy have historically oscillated between real solidarity (think of the ultrawealthy lobbying to support bipartisan votes for tax cuts and bailouts) and "war of all against all" (as when wealthy colonizers dragged their countries into WWI after the supply of countries to steal ran out).

After all, the reason companies engage in the scams that shorts reveal is that they are profitable. "Behind every great fortune is a great crime," and that's just great. You don't win the game when you get into heaven, you win it when you get into the Forbes Rich List.

Take monopolies: investors like the upside of backing an upstart company that gobbles up some staid industry's margins – Amazon vs publishing, say, or Uber vs taxis. But while there's a lot of upside in that move, there's also a lot of risk: most companies that set out to "disrupt" an industry sink, taking their investors' capital down with them.

Contrast that with monopolies: backing a company that merges with its rivals and buys every small company that might someday grow large is a sure thing. Shriven of "wasteful competition," a company can lower quality, raise prices, capture its regulators, screw its workers and suppliers and laugh all the way to Davos. A big enough company can ignore the complaints of those workers, customers and regulators. They're not just too big to fail. They're not just too big to jail. They're too big to care:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/04/teach-me-how-to-shruggie/#kagi

Would-be monopolists are stuck in a high-stakes Prisoner's Dilemma. If they cooperate, they can screw over everyone else and get unimaginably rich. But if one party defects, they can raid the monopolist's margins, short its stock, and snitch to its regulators.

It's true that there's a clear incentive for hedge-fund managers to fund investigative journalism into other hedge-fund managers' portfolio companies. But it would be even more profitable for both of those hedgies to join forces and collude to screw the rest of us over. So long as they mistrust each other, we might see some benefit from that adversarial relationship. But the point of the 0.1% is that there aren't very many of them. The Aspen Institute can rent a hall that will hold an appreciable fraction of that crowd. They buy their private jets and bespoke suits and powdered rhino horn from the same exclusive sellers. Their kids go to the same elite schools. They know each other, and they have every opportunity to get drunk together at a charity ball or a society wedding and cook up a plan to join forces.

This is the problem at the core of "mechanism design" grounded in "rational self-interest." If you try to create a system where people do the right thing because they're selfish assholes, you normalize being a selfish asshole. Eventually, the selfish assholes form a cozy little League of Selfish Assholes and turn on the rest of us.

Appeals to morality don't work on unethical people, but appeals to immorality crowds out ethics. Take the ancient split between "free software" (software that is designed to maximize the freedom of the people who use it) and "open source software" (identical to free software, but promoted as a better way to make robust code through transparency and peer review).

Over the years, open source – an appeal to your own selfish need for better code – triumphed over free software, and its appeal to the ethics of a world of "software freedom." But it turns out that while the difference between "open" and "free" was once mere semantics, it's fully possible to decouple the two. Today, we have lots of "open source": you can see the code that Google, Microsoft, Apple and Facebook uses, and even contribute your labor to it for free. But you can't actually decide how the software you write works, because it all takes a loop through Google, Microsoft, Apple or Facebook's servers, and only those trillion-dollar tech monopolists have the software freedom to determine how those servers work:

https://pluralistic.net/2020/05/04/which-side-are-you-on/#tivoization-and-beyond

That's ruling class solidarity. The Big Tech firms have hidden a myriad of sins beneath their bafflegab and balance-sheets. These (as yet) undiscovered scams constitute a "bezzle," which JK Galbraith defined as "the magic interval when a confidence trickster knows he has the money he has appropriated but the victim does not yet understand that he has lost it."

The purpose of Hunterbrook is to discover and destroy bezzles, hastening the moment of realization that the wealth we all feel in a world of seemingly orderly technology is really an illusion. Hunterbrook certainly has its pick of bezzles to choose from, because we are living in a Golden Age of the Bezzle.

Which is why I titled my new novel The Bezzle. It's a tale of high-tech finance scams, starring my two-fisted forensic accountant Marty Hench, and in this volume, Hench is called upon to unwind a predatory prison-tech scam that victimizes the most vulnerable people in America – our army of prisoners – and their families:

https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250865878/thebezzle

The scheme I fictionalize in The Bezzle is very real. Prison-tech monopolists like Securus and Viapath bribe prison officials to abolish calls, in-person visits, mail and parcels, then they supply prisoners with "free" tablets where they pay hugely inflated rates to receive mail, speak to their families, and access ebooks, distance education and other electronic media:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/02/captive-customers/#guillotine-watch

But a group of activists have cornered these high-tech predators, run them to ground and driven them to the brink of extinction, and they've done it using "the master's tools" – with appeals to regulators and the finance sector itself.

Writing for The Appeal, Dana Floberg and Morgan Duckett describe the campaign they waged with Worth Rises to bankrupt the prison-tech sector:

https://theappeal.org/securus-bankruptcy-prison-telecom-industry/

Here's the headline figure: Securus is $1.8 billion in debt, and it has eight months to find a financier or it will go bust. What's more, all the creditors it might reasonably approach have rejected its overtures, and its bonds have been downrated to junk status. It's a dead duck.

Even better is how this happened. Securus's debt problems started with its acquisition, a leveraged buyout by Platinum Equity, who borrowed heavily against the firm and then looted it with bogus "management fees" that meant that the debt continued to grow, despite Securus's $700m in annual revenue from America's prisoners. Platinum was just the last in a long line of PE companies that loaded up Securus with debt and merged it with its competitors, who were also mortgaged to make profits for other private equity funds.

For years, Securus and Platinum were able to service their debt and roll it over when it came due. But after Worth Rises got NYC to pass a law making jail calls free, creditors started to back away from Securus. It's one thing for Securus to charge $18 for a local call from a prison when it's splitting the money with the city jail system. But when that $18 needs to be paid by the city, they're going to demand much lower prices. To make things worse for Securus, prison reformers got similar laws passed in San Francisco and in Connecticut.

Securus tried to outrun its problems by gobbling up one of its major rivals, Icsolutions, but Worth Rises and its coalition convinced regulators at the FCC to block the merger. Securus abandoned the deal:

https://worthrises.org/blogpost/securusmerger

Then, Worth Rises targeted Platinum Equity, going after the pension funds and other investors whose capital Platinum used to keep Securus going. The massive negative press campaign led to eight-figure disinvestments:

https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-09-05/la-fi-tom-gores-securus-prison-phone-mass-incarceration

Now, Securus's debt became "distressed," trading at $0.47 on the dollar. A brief, covid-fueled reprieve gave Securus a temporary lifeline, as prisoners' families were barred from in-person visits and had to pay Securus's rates to talk to their incarcerated loved ones. But after lockdown, Securus's troubles picked up right where they left off.

They targeted Platinum's founder, Tom Gores, who papered over his bloody fortune by styling himself as a philanthropist and sports-team owner. After a campaign by Worth Rises and Color of Change, Gores was kicked off the Los Angeles County Museum of Art board. When Gores tried to flip Securus to a SPAC – the same scam Trump pulled with Truth Social – the negative publicity about Securus's unsound morals and financials killed the deal:

https://twitter.com/WorthRises/status/1578034977828384769

Meanwhile, more states and cities are making prisoners' communications free, further worsening Securus's finances:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/14/minnesota-nice/#shitty-technology-adoption-curve

Congress passed the Martha Wright-Reed Just and Reasonable Communications Act, giving the FCC the power to regulate the price of federal prisoners' communications. Securus's debt prices tumbled further:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s1541

Securus's debts were coming due: it owes $1.3b in 2024, and hundreds of millions more in 2025. Platinum has promised a $400m cash infusion, but that didn't sway S&P Global, a bond-rating agency that re-rated Securus's bonds as "CCC" (compare with "AAA"). Moody's concurred. Now, Securus is stuck selling junk-bonds:

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/117/s1541

The company's creditors have given Securus an eight-month runway to find a new lender before they force it into bankruptcy. The company's debt is trading at $0.08 on the dollar.

Securus's major competitor is Viapath (prison tech is a duopoly). Viapath is also debt-burdened and desperate, thanks to a parallel campaign by Worth Rises, and has tried all of Securus's tricks, and failed:

https://pestakeholder.org/news/american-securities-fails-to-sell-prison-telecom-company-viapath/

Viapath's debts are due next year, and if Securus tanks, no one in their right mind will give Viapath a dime. They're the walking dead.

Worth Rise's brilliant guerrilla warfare against prison-tech and its private equity backers are a master class in using the master's tools to dismantle the master's house. The finance sector isn't a friend of justice or working people, but sometimes it can be used tactically against financialization itself. To paraphrase MLK, "finance can't make a corporation love you, but it can stop a corporation from destroying you."

Yes, the ruling class finds solidarity at the most unexpected moments, and yes, it's easy for appeals to greed to institutionalize greediness. But whether it's funding unbezzling journalism through short selling, or freeing prisons by brandishing their cooked balance-sheets in the faces of bond-rating agencies, there's a lot of good we can do on the way to dismantling the system.

If you'd like an essay-formatted version of this post to read or share, here's a link to it on pluralistic.net, my surveillance-free, ad-free, tracker-free blog:

https://pluralistic.net/2024/04/08/money-talks/#bullshit-walks

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mncxbe · 6 months ago

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#SMILE FOR THE CAMERA

𝑫𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒊 𝒙 𝒇𝒆𝒎!𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓

｡ﾟ•┈୨♡୧┈•ﾟ｡𝒄𝒘: in which reader is an erotica photographer who goes at the same uni as Denji// spicy pics, power imbalance, biting/ marking, nsfw, denji with a collar. 𝒂/𝒏: i'm experimenting a bit with different ideas and concepts

when you scouted Denji on campus a few days ago you didn't actually expect him to show up for the shoot. but there he was, awkwardly standing at your doorstep with his hands in his pockets, forcing that silly smile of his.

"hey so... i'm here for the pictures. dunno if you remember me. i'm Denji"

stepping aside, you let the blond enter your apartment. he looked around with curious eyes, taking in his surroundings: your place was neat, modern, nothing too expensive but certainly impressive for a college student. "yea, i remember you" you smiled, motioning him to take a seat on the leather couch"make yourself comfortable. i'll bring you a coffee and the consent form and walk you through the process."

Denji nodded, his gaze lingering on your frame as you made your way to the kitchen. you needn't even see him to know that he was shamelessly trying to look under your skirt. the coffee machine buzzed as you started it and you looked back at the blond.

he was staring at his shoes, mindlessly tapping his foot on your fluffy carpet and picking at his nails. cute... you thought, mentally praising yourself for scouting him.

Denji was one of those pretty guys who weren't even aware of how charming they were. with his dumb smile and scruffy hair he looked just like a puppy– and that was exactly what you needed for your photographs.

once you returned with his coffee you started explaining all the details: what the shoot entailed and when he'd receive the payment, you told him that you'd also use props (he didn't comment on that) and that the pictures would be sold to private buyers so there was no risk of them ending up online. Denji simply nodded, occasionally sipping his coffee as his eyes scanned the consent form. you were fairly sure he didn't even read half of it before signing his name in the corner.

"good, that's all, right? i'm ready to start when you are." he beamed and you walked him to your makeshift studio. it was a large room with boxes and racks filled with clothes and props- masks, leashes, cuffs, ropes– all that you needed for your shoots. Denji's face flushed at the sight and he looked at you over his shoulder. "are we gonna use all that?"

it took all your self restraint not to roll your eyes at him. did he really not pay attention to what you just told him? "no, Denji, we won't use everything. i'll figure out during the shoot what works and what doesn't, but let's take it easy. take off your shirt for now."

the blond hastly discarded his washed up t-shirt on the floor and crosses his arms over his chest. You were stunned to see how toned his body was, but it was a pleasant surprise. setting up your camera, you took a few experimental shoots, adjusting the lights.

Denji's excitement and confidence wavered when you started photographing him. he had no idea how to sit or stand or what to do with his hands and seeing you in front of him certainly didn't help his situation. to ease up the tension, he forced a smile, trying to make conversation.

"can I ask you something? i was wondering what made you choose me? i mean, i'm not the most handsome guy around."

there it was, the question you hated answering most. all guys that you work with were under the impression that there was something special about them. in a way, there was, but you never told them the truth, just like you wouldn't admit it to Denji. after all, how could you tell him that you didn't choose him for his looks, but for his attitude? he was the ideal model: compliant, a bit shy and obviously attracted to you. half hoping that you'd sleep with him after the shoot or at least let him take you out on a date, he was eager to please, to earn your praise, to give himself up on a silver platter for a pat on the head. and you could tell all that just by the way he looked at you with that imploring expression.

"i really like your hair" you said instead "and don't worry about your appearance, making you look good is my job. i work with average and make it spectacular."

your answer seemed to satisfy his curiosity for he smiled, looking down at his body "ah I see. it's good then"

from then you officially started the shoot.

as expected, Denji did everything you asked him to. he did a good job hiding his nervousness, swallowing the lump in his throat whenever you stepped closer to him or put him in different positions. the photos weren't that explicit, he'd expected way worse, so little by little, you eased him into the shoot. his tense muscles relaxed and the pictures got better. that was the key to a good shoot, making them feel comfortable enough to give you what you wanted.

"okay... these are great. you're doing a good job, Denji" you hummed and the blond's cheeks flushed red at your praise. "i wanna try something different now. get on your knees"

Denji kneeled, his gaze following you as you scrambled through a box of props. he tried not to stare at your thighs but hell, they looked so pretty in those fishnets and that tight skirt you wore hugged your curves so perfectly. he could feel his pants tighten at the sight but he quickly regained his composure when you turned to face him. you closed the distance between you two, crouching in front of him. "i want you to put this on" you smiled softly, handing him a black collar.

a trace of uncertainty flashed on his features but he eagerly complied, unbuckling the collar and wrapping it around his neck. you could feel his rapid pulse when you helped him fasten the collar, his ragged breaths hot against your cheek. "is it comfortable?"

"yea, super okay." he deadpanned, his voice a bit shaky. you attached the leash to the metal ring of the collar and wrapped it around your left palm, giving it an experimental tug. Denji huffed, a hushed mewl spilling from his lips.

"s-shit sorry for that..." he fumbled, blushing even more but before he could finish his apology you lifted your foot off the floor and placed it on his shoulder, shifting closer to him. your heel dug painfully into his skin but he couldn't care less about it. his breath grew shaky as the inner part of your thigh brushed against his cheek. "what are you doing?"

"trying out some new angles. you look good like this." you answered in a level voice, though you couldn't deny that seeing Denji like this had an effect on you. he did little to hide how much he was enjoying himself: his eyes were glazed over, droopy, a dumb smile etched onto his lips. from where you were standing you could clearly make out the outline of the bulge in his pants.

"don't you think we're a bit too close? i mean, is this professional?" he mumbled between the clicks and blinks of your camera, asking such an innocent question as if he weren't about to cum in his pants. professionalism my ass you wanted to retort but you bit your tongue, knowing that he was simply trying to make conversation and calm his nerves.

"some of the buyers like it when there's a feminine presence in the pictures too. if it helps with anything, just think of me as a prop."

"I see..." he mused, moaning softly as you gave a leash another tug, making him look up at the lens. "what other stuff do they like?"

Denji rested his head on your thigh, peering up at you. his brown eyes looked so pretty in this light and you could feel your stomach churn. you shouldn't be attracted to him, it was one of your ground rules– keep your work and private life separate. still, maybe indulging him wouldn't be that bad... it was just a simple conversation.

"all kinds of stuff" you answered, adjusting your position so that his chin rested on your navel, his head tilted up at the camera. he looked just like a puppy. "everyone is into something different, some prefer close ups, others full body shorts with light props, most of them aren't that much into the extreme stuff like full on bondage..."

your voice drifted off for a moment but Denji's gaze never left yours "anyway, as a general rule, the photos that sell the best are the expressive ones"

"expressive how?" he asked meekly and you snapped a few more pictures before answering. "I guess people want to buy emotions. they don't buy a portrait just because the model is pretty, they want to be able to feel what you feel. that's why more intimate pictures sell so well"

you took a step back and Denji quickly grasped your thigh, pulling you closer. you wanted to slap his hand away but something prevented you from doing it. he seemed... contemplative? his gaze traced your body as he caressed your skin with his thumb, toying with the mesh fabric of your stockings "so I should show emotion?" he eventually asked, letting out a dry chuckle "and here I thought i had to act like a tough guy."

without a warning, Denji hooked your leg over his shoulder and looked back at you again. "think we can take more photos like this?"

"s-sure" you said hesitantly, not knowing what he had in mind. you yelped when the blond suddenly bit down on your thigh, his sharp teeth piercing through your stockings. his tongue flicked over the indent marks as he sucked on your skin, leaving red marks behind. when he looked back at you his once shy, calculated expression was gone, replaced by a lustful one. you quickly snapped a picture and checked to see how to turned out– it was the best so far and you instantly knew it'd make good money.

"shit, Denji. keep doing that" you urged him and he obeyed, returning to kissing and licking your skin. his hands gripped your thigh, kneading your soft flesh as his mouth worked its way up to the edge of your skirt then slipped under.

you knew you should put an end to this before it got too far but you just couldn't bring yourself to do it. Denji's hands came to rest on your hips as he pushed up your skirt and licked a stripe of your clothed cunt, his hungry eyes locked on yours. you almost dropped the camera at the feeling, your body shuddering lightly as your fingers tangled in his hair. "fuck–" you huffed and Denji moaned into your pussy, dragging his tongue along the fabric of your panties.

"is this alright?" he asked, his voice a mere whisper and you could feel yourself getting ten times wetter. "y-yea, it's good" you babbled out, struggling to keep yourself steady on your feet. he looked up at you wish a lovesick smile as he pulled down your panties and you placed the camera back on its tripod.

the shoot was the last thing on your mind as you grinded on his face, your face scrunching up in pleasure. you got all the photos you needed anyway, you put in some good, honest work. why not reward yourself a little? pushing back the nagging thoughts in your mind telling you not to break one of the few rules you set for yourself, you allowed Denji to work you up to your high.

the rest of the evening was like a fever dream. if someone were to tell you that's you'd end up fucking Denji by the end of the night you'd laugh in their face. still, you could hardly help yourself when he was so eager to please you. so you simply got carried away and crossed some personal boundaries, which resulted in one of the best nights of your life. but you felt a bit bad for him, he was a sweet guy who deserved more than a hookup.

that's probably why you agreed to give him your number and go on a date with him before he left and offered to send him some of the pictures from last night (something that you never did since you didn't want your work to end up in some weird corner of the internet). yea, it was surely just pity, cause there was no way that you actually caught feelings for Denji after that night... right?

#rushed ending who? couldn't be me #lowkey inspired by boy parts. i finished the book the other day and i was like fuck it denji as a spicy pics model #‧₊˚🖇️✩ ₊˚#denji x reader #denji csm #csm denji #denji #chainsaw man denji #denji smut #csm x you #csm x reader #csm #chainsaw man smut #chainsaw man #chainsaw man x reader

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rederiswrites · 2 months ago

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Look, I think if you're a US citizen you should go on Youtube and watch the debate, or at least some of the chunks of it where the topic matters most to you. You can't counter the arguments if you don't know what arguments they're making. And no, I don't mean arguing with your aunt that drank the conspiracy koolaid. I mean that there are genuinely a lot of people out there hearing what Trump is saying and thinking, "I don't know. That sounds really scary."

So know what he said, and know not just THAT he lied, but HOW he lied.

Sometimes, it's easy. There are no "abortions" after a baby is born. That would be uhhh let's see MURDER and it's already pretty illegal everywhere and absolutely no one is trying to change that. The comment Trump attributed to former VA governor Ralph Northam is completely misrepresented. Northam (whom I am not defending as a person, by the way) was commenting on the subject of *non-viable* pregnancies that represented a health risk to the mother. Nobody was talking about killing babies. Nobody. Not even Mr. Blackface.

Sometimes it's so addled that I'll leave someone else to unpack, for example, what the FUCK he was on about with the giving illegal aliens in prison forced "trangender surgery". Personally I'm assuming he just used the random word generator in his head to say something that sounded scary to him.

There is NO credible evidence that anyone, much less Haitian immigrants, is eating pets in Springfield, Ohio. Both government officials and the police say there's nothing to it. Springfield has had a huge influx of Haitian immigrants, and this is causing infrastructure strain and racial tensions. But again, people who would rather believe that a) legal immigrants are okay with *stealing your pets and eating them* and b) the entire police and gov't infrastructure of a town and the surrounding county want to cover this up, are not worth our energy. It's the people who don't know the truth and are worried that we want to reach.

And my guy, my man, Cheeto Benito, that is not how tariffs work. Tariffs are not magical free money that other countries just HAVE to give you. They're...they're not that at all. Look, I'm lazy so I'm just gonna quote CNN:

Here’s how tariffs work: When the US puts a tariff on an imported good, the cost of the tariff usually comes directly out of the bank account of an American buyer. “It’s fair to call a tariff a tax because that’s exactly what it is,” said Erica York, a senior economist at the right-leaning Tax Foundation. “There’s no way around it. It is a tax on people who buy things from foreign businesses,” she added. Trump has said that if elected, he would impose tariffs of up to 20% on every foreign import coming into the US, as well as another tariff upward of 60% on all Chinese imports. He also said he would impose a “100% tariff” on countries that shift away from using the US dollar. These duties would add to the tariffs he put on foreign steel and aluminum, washing machines, and many Chinese-made goods including baseball hats, luggage, bicycles, TVs and sneakers. President Joe Biden has left many of the Trump-era tariffs in place. It’s possible that a foreign company chooses to pay the tariff or to lower its prices to stay competitive with US-made goods that aren’t impacted by the duty. But study after study, including one from the federal government’s bipartisan US International Trade Commission, have found that Americans have borne almost the entire cost of Trump’s tariffs on Chinese products. To date, Americans have paid more than $242 billion to the US Treasury for tariffs that Trump imposed on imported solar panels, steel and aluminum, and Chinese-made goods, according to US Customs and Border Protection. [link]

Also though you should watch the debate because Harris was an absolute savage and it was genuinely HUGELY entertaining to watch her mercilessly bait Trump in every answer she gave, and watch him take the bait every. fucking. time.

#us politics #trump unfortunately

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satissmiling found this cute white church with a red door on her local Zillow site. Built in 1896, this historic church in Blain, Pennsylvania has 2bds, 2ba, & is a great price at $244,900.

This is a typical church design and I once posted one just like it. The steeple entrance foyer has the ladder going up to the bell tower. This hall has a tin ceiling, but the buyer can take it down and expose it straight up to the bell.

So, this is the nave of the church, the main room, and we can see that it's pretty much intact from the stained glass windows, to the wainscoting, to the psalm list on the wall, to the altar on the left.

I would venture to say that the ceiling is original, and just refinished. Usually this design did have wood ceilings.

Isn't this amazing? They have the original altar, including all the furniture. This is so cool- the lectern, the carved wood altar now holds the flat screen, the wide chairs, and communion rail.

I wonder if it's set up the way it was when it was a church.

Here's an idea, an altar-shaped sectional in the same color as the carpet.

The large kitchen is cool. They put lower cabinets along the whole wall, fitting the appliances in between. Clever idea. I like the Island and the background of stained glass windows.

They even got a washing machine in there. I like the odd cabinet- it gives the wall interest and style.

Look at the handy drawers in the back of the island.

Here's a nice new closet.

The bath is large and has an eclesiastically-themed pony wall for privacy next to the toilet (I wonder if that was an actual church piece). Some of the stained glass windows have memorial plaques- their families paid for the windows in their memories, but now they're on someone's house.

The main bedroom's bed faces the stained glass window, and it has very high ceilings.

Apparently, there was a pipe organ and they made a headboard with the pipes. Very gothic looking. I would have to put a cool mural on that wall to bring the pipes out.

The 2nd bedroom is small, but has wainscoting and 2 windows.

This bath can use some decor. It doesn't even look finished.

There's a massive basement.

Outside there 's a nice big yard, and a side garden (I think I see more organ pipes in the garden).

So cute, and the price is right.

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grannyandgrandpascreations · 1 month ago

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God, Grant Me The Serenity Distressed Bleach Vintage Flannel Shirt

This God, Grant Me the Serenity distressed bleached vintage flannel shirt exudes effortless cool and laid-back style. Made from soft, worn-in cotton, it features a unique bleached pattern that adds character and charm. The classic plaid design combines earthy tones with hints of brighter hues, creating a perfect blend of vintage appeal and contemporary edge. This distressed finish adds a touch of character, making each piece one-of-a-kind. With its classic plaid pattern and relaxed fit, this flannel is perfect for layering or wearing on its own.

No two shirts will ever be exactly alike so please aware and embrace the differences. All shirts are carefully curated, hand-dyed, and re-purposed so that each shirt is going to be different from the next in terms of color and plaid print.

SIZING: These shirts vary, many are unisex and come in men's sizing. They can be worn by both men & women. Ordering your normal t-shirt size is recommended for a regular fit. Going 1 size up works well for a baggy/oversized fit.

FABRIC: All these shirts are made of cotton or a cotton/poly blend. Measurements and thickness vary slightly by brand.

COLORS: Each flannel is unique, and no two shirts are going to look exactly alike. Colors are sent at random. Because the colors often change throughout the bleaching process, I cannot take specific color requests for these shirts.

Care instructions: Turn item inside out, machine wash cold, no bleach, no softener. Do not dry clean. Do not iron. Air dry is recommended.

Due to different picture lighting settings the actual color might vary a bit from the pictures.

Current Turnaround Time due to upcoming Holidays - 1-5 Business Days. While we always use priority shipping options, once shipped we cannot guarantee delivery due to the backlog current being experienced USPS/UPS/FedEx. If you have a strict deadline, please message me when ordering so that I can note any rush requests. Ownership of packages turned over to USPS transfers to the Buyer. We are not responsible for lost, held, damaged packages or delayed packages, once your package(s) leaves our Shop it is completely out of our control. Thank you for understanding!

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The Talk of the Town: Jackie Robinson’s Second Job

By day, he played second base for the Brooklyn Dodgers. By night, he sold televisions in Queens.

— By John Graham and Rex Lardner | Published: January 1, 1950 | September 3, 2023

Jackie Robinson, March 4, 1946. Photograph By Bill Chaplis/Associated Press

On learning that Jackie Robinson, the Brooklyn Dodgers’ second baseman, is spending Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings each week as a television-set salesman in the Sunset Appliance Store in Rego Park, Queens, we hurried over to the place to see how he is making out. From a talk we had with Joseph Rudnick, president of Sunset, just before Robinson appeared, we learned that he is making out fine. Rudnick, a small, alert-looking man, graying at the temples, whom we found in an office on a balcony at the rear of the store, informed us that the accomplished young man had been working there, on a salary-and-commission basis, for five weeks, and that if he liked, he could work there forever, the year around. “Business booming like wildfire since Jackie came,” Rudnick told us, looking down at a throng milling about among television sets, washing machines, and refrigerators. “Sports fans flocking in here,” he said with satisfaction. “Young persons, curious about the National League’s Most Valuable Player and one of the best base-stealers since Max Carey. Jackie signs baseballs for them and explains about the double steal. Since he’s been here, he’s sold sets to Joe Louis and Sugar Ray Robinson, among others. The newsreel people shot him selling a set to a customer. He’s a natural salesman, with a natural modesty that appeals to buyers. The salesman wrapped up in himself makes a very small package. Campanella, Hodges, and Barney dropped by to wish him luck. Campanella’s his roomy. There’s Jackie now! With his business agent.” Robinson and a bigger, more strapping man with a florid face were making their way along the floor, the big man in the lead. “He’ll be right up,” Rudnick said. “Hangs his coat here. One other thing we do,” he went on, “when a bar buys a television set, we send Gene Stanlee over to the bar—the wrestler. Mr. America.”

Robinson and his manager for radio and television appearances came up, and we were introduced, learning that the latter’s name is Harry Solow. “Jackie don’t have to lay awake nights worrying about his condition, bucking that mob three times a week,” Solow said. Rudnick told us that Solow also manages Joe Franklin and Symphony Sid, and Solow explained that they are radio personalities. “Jackie’s all lined up for his own radio program,” he continued. “He’s mostly interested in boys’ work, though. Spends all his spare time at the Harlem Y.M.C.A.” “How I keep in shape is playing games with kids,” Robinson said in a well-modulated voice. “When I quit baseball, I intend to give it full time.” We learned that the Robinsons have a television set with a sixteen-inch screen and that their only child, three-year-old Jackie, Jr., likes Howdy Doody, Mr. I. Magination, and Farmer Gray better than anything else on video. As Robinson was about to go down to the main floor, it occurred to us to ask him if he’d developed any special sales technique. He looked surprised and replied that he didn’t think so. “If a customer is going to buy a set, he’s going to buy it,” he said philosophically. “You can’t twist his arm.” “On the other hand,” Rudnick observed, “the right angle for a salesman is the try-angle.”

We bade Rudnick and Solow goodbye and followed Robinson downstairs. A short man in a heavy overcoat got him first. He wanted to see a twelve-inch set. “There’s a bunch of them in the basement,” Robinson told him. “All playing at once.” He led the man down to the basement. We followed. It was quite dark there, but we could make out rows and rows of sets and see customers being herded from one model to another by spirited salesmen. Robinson conducted his man to a twelve-inch set, turned it on, adjusted the picture, and in rather a shout, to get his voice above the hubbub of the amplifiers, named the price and outlined the guarantee. “I like it!” the man hollered. “Could my wife work it—all those knobs?” “A child could work it,” said Robinson, and it was a deal. ♦

— Published in the print edition of the January 7, 1950, The New Yorker Issue, with the headline “Success.”

#Jackie Robinson #Brooklyn Dodgers #Televisions #Queens #John Graham | Rex Lardner #Harlem Y.M.C.A

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Oh boy! A chance to talk about general economic theory!

So here's the thing: we do not live under Malthusian economic theory, and yet people still think that we do, and interact with the economy as though we do. For those unaware, Thomas Malthus was an insane man who believed that food production is linear and population growth is exponential, and thus you need to limit how much you pay workers, because if you give them more money, they'll just have more kids and spend money on booze and eat the rich and stuff.

None of what he believed is true, which is kinda par for the course for social theorists in the 1800s. Food production isn't linear. Population growth isn't exponential. Paying workers more doesn't automatically lead to more kids. Paying workers less doesn't automatically lead to less kids. The poor do not reproduce infinitely compared to the rich.

But that doesn't mean that there's not a small, very small, rock of truth in what he was observing. This was that it is in fact bad to pay people too much or too little, due to how the effects the wider economy.

In a consumer economy, paying workers too little harms the wider economy. The general idea is that if you make televisions, you make enough to buy washing machines. The guy making washing machines will then come to buy your televisions. If either of you don't make enough, then you won't buy things, and the economy enters a death spiral where no money leads to no buying which leads to more people not having money. This is why the US stimulus program during the pandemic was a success and why the US is doing better than Europe in terms of growth. The US economy is growing at 4% on the back of consumer spending on luxuries. In other words, the economy hasn't been this good in decades.

But. Paying your workers too much, and workers having too much money, is in fact a bad thing. That sounds bad if you think about yourself only; you and I want more money! Money is good! Being poor sucks! So why not pay me more?

Well, let's use an example of how the US transformed from 1950 to 1990.

In the 1950s, the general idea was that one parent worked. The average American household had one breadwinner. Over the next forty years, this shifted. At first, women went to work by choice overall; having some extra income by having two parents working was beneficial to the family. Obviously, some families NEEDED to have both parents work. But by and large, both parents working was elective, not required.

In my own experience, my mother referred to this as the 'latchkey kids' where her own mother needed to work, and that was strange among her classmates. She didn't know anyone else whose mother's worked. By the time I was born and went to school, this was normal. Everyone's parents worked. So what happened?

What happened is that supply and demand happened. At first, two parents working was elective. This meant that more parents could afford to do things like buy homes. They could buy things like washing machines. They could buy more trips to Disney. They could move to new areas, buy more cars. Suddenly, the family could afford two or three cars, not one.

So what does that do to the general economy?

Well, for one, more people being able to buy more things means that the price of goods goes up. More people buying houses means that the average house price increases. More people making money means that inflation occurs; if twenty people make money where previously ten people made money, the value of that money is less. Why? Because the same amount of goods now has twice as many buyers. The demand is increasing, the supply isn't, so the price of goods increases.

What does this mean? It means that where previously you could live on one income, now you can't, because you're competing with people on two incomes. They're buying up homes and goods, and thus increasing the price of goods, and thus if you want to afford them too, you need two incomes. So now everyone's parents work, because they can't afford to live without that.

This is why inflation occurred and continues to occur. It's also why in the 1970s, stagflation wrecked the economy; people stopped buying as much, cheapening goods, but cheapening goods meant people weren't making money, so you ended up in a spiral of decline.

In any case, the reality is that the ability for people to buy things leads to inflation. More people in the workforce leads to inflation. The more people who work, the less valuable your money is.

People like to point the finger at the uber rich, and they are a problem. But the reality is that there's a limit to how much they can spend. One person can only buy so many things after all. If anything, they act like sponges, soaking up money in the economy. That's both good and bad. But their existence doesn't mean that the system is broken, it means that taxes aren't high enough to soak up the excess money in the system.

I also want to say that this is an inescapable reality of the market. You cannot stop this from happening. This happens no matter what system you're under; it was true under Feudalism, it was true under Communism, it's true now under Capitalism. Supply and Demand are inescapable realities of the market.

So ultimately, if you doubled the pay of everyone working today, the result would be that you would be poorer, because the price of goods would double, because the ability to produce more goods is not tied to the price of those goods. If you say, doubled the price of people making cell phones, that doesn't mean that twice as many cell phones are made. It does mean that more people can afford the cell phones in circulation, which means the price of those phones will increase because there are fewer phones being sought by more people.

The reality of the world is that supply is more intractable than demand. Even if you wanted there to be more cars, you can't simply produce more. The logistics for such complex products cannot be easily expanded. Furthermore, they're subject to realities such as 'the price of steel' and other input goods. Meaning that there's a lower limit to the price of goods, and if you tried to meet the demand, you would increase the price of iron, which would effect everything that requires iron, such as housing.

In other words, making less than you believe you should sucks. But if you doubled everyone's income, you'd probably be homeless as a result, simply because of the sudden inflation that would result.

The better idea would be to over time increase the minimum wage, though it's worth noting this ALSO causes inflation of goods and makes it harder to afford things. The only way to truly stop inflation would be to remove half the people in the workforce, crush demand, remove the minimum wage, and wait for the value of goods to decrease until they're affordable again. Or, as we call it 'The Great Depression.' That would be bad.

So hopefully you now have a greater understanding of why you feel poorer.

#ooc

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Virginia Tech Hawaiian Shirt – Hokie Spirit with a Tropical Twist

The Virginia Tech Hokies: a name synonymous with spirited fans, fierce competition, and a rich athletic tradition.But what happens when that unwavering Hokie pride meets the relaxed vibes of a Hawaiian shirt? The result is a surprisingly stylish and comfortable fusion of collegiate spirit and tropical flair.

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FT Gold Booster Pump: The Smart Solution to Consistent Water Pressure

Water is an essential part of our daily lives, but without adequate pressure, even simple tasks can become frustrating. Weak showers, slow-filling tanks, or uneven water flow can disrupt your day and lower efficiency in both homes and businesses. Fortunately, the FT Gold Booster Pump is designed to eliminate these issues, providing steady and reliable water pressure no matter the application.

In this blog, let’s dive into what makes the FT Gold Booster Pump a must-have for anyone dealing with low water pressure.

Understanding the Need for a Booster Pump

Low water pressure can result from a variety of factors, such as:

High-rise buildings: Water loses pressure as it travels upward.

Multiple water outlets: Simultaneous use of taps, showers, and appliances strains the system.

Municipal supply issues: Inconsistent or low pressure from the main supply line.

Remote locations: Rural or off-grid areas often face pressure challenges.

The FT Gold Booster Pump is the ideal solution, ensuring consistent water pressure that meets your needs, no matter the cause of the problem.

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With built-in sensors and automatic controls, the pump adjusts its operation to maintain steady pressure. This eliminates the need for manual intervention and ensures seamless water delivery.

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Constructed from premium materials, the FT Gold Booster Pump is built to last. It resists wear and tear, even in environments with hard water or varying temperatures.

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Despite its powerful performance, the FT Gold is compact enough to fit into tight spaces and operates with minimal noise, making it suitable for homes and offices alike.

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The pump’s advanced design minimizes energy consumption without compromising on performance. This means lower electricity bills and a reduced environmental footprint.

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Delivers consistent pressure to taps, showers, and kitchen appliances.

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Perfect for restaurants, gyms, hotels, and offices.

Ensures steady water supply for staff, customers, and equipment.

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Boosts water flow in irrigation systems.

Supports small farms and gardens with reliable performance.

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Handles small-scale industrial applications like cooling systems, cleaning stations, and machinery.

Choosing the Right FT Gold Model

The FT Gold Booster Pump comes in a variety of models to suit different requirements. Here’s how to determine the right one for you:

Assess Your Water Demand: Calculate your household or facility’s daily water usage.

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Blankets have long been regarded as a thermal product to protect its users from the cold. But, they are now, following the development of modernization, used for many applications. The image of blankets is changing from the tradition to modern and relaxation. Normal 0 7.8 Å 0 2 Mink blankets are both soft and luxurious. They have become increasingly popular because of their softness. The only downfall people find with them is how to maintain them. Mink blankets are not like fleece blankets that can be tossed in the washer; they are more delicate and need a little special handling.

Mink blankets are well known for their colorful designs and imaginative motifs. Some of the famous motifs of animals include lions, tigers and wolves. They are available in a huge array of themes that they can even recreate the ambience of the bedroom. Unlike the blankets made from natural fibers, mink blankets are easy to maintain and machine washable (using gentle mode). If required they could also be ironed, but caution should be used to make sure the heat is not too high. A damp towel could be used while ironing the mink blankets. One option for cleaning mink blankets is to find a reliable effective dry cleaner in you town and let them do the work. Depending on how often you get them cleaned though this can quickly add up when it comes to money. You can wash mink blankets at home though. You must wash them on gentle mode with a very gentle detergent.

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Paint Correction in West Chester PA

Paint Correction in West Chester, PA: Restore Your Car’s Perfect Shine

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Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org has a meticulous paint correction process to ensure optimal results for each client. Here’s a breakdown of their approach to paint correction in West Chester, PA:

1. Thorough Wash and Decontamination

The paint correction process begins with a comprehensive wash and decontamination. This step removes all dirt, grime, and contaminants that might interfere with the polishing process. During this step, the team uses specialized clay bars and decontaminating products to ensure that the surface is perfectly clean.

2. Paint Inspection

After washing, the team conducts a detailed inspection of the paint to assess the level of correction required. Using specialized lighting, they identify all imperfections, including swirl marks, scratches, and oxidation, to develop a customized correction plan based on the car’s specific needs.

3. Compounding and Polishing

Compounding is the first step in the actual correction process. The team uses a cutting compound and a polishing machine to remove the most significant imperfections. After compounding, they move on to finer polishes to refine the finish, removing any haze and ensuring a mirror-like surface. This two-step process is essential for achieving a flawless result.

4. Sealant or Ceramic Coating Application

Once the paint has been corrected, Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org offers additional protection for your car’s newly restored surface. They apply a high-quality sealant or ceramic coating, creating a protective layer that guards against UV rays, water spots, and future scratches. This step not only maintains the corrected paint’s appearance but also makes the car easier to clean in the future.

Why Choose Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org for Paint Correction in West Chester, PA?

Choosing a professional for paint correction ensures that the process is done safely and effectively. Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org stands out for several reasons: car ceramic coating near Phoenixville, PA -

Skilled Technicians: Their technicians are trained and experienced in all aspects of paint correction, using advanced tools and techniques to achieve high-quality results.

Premium Products: They use top-of-the-line products for polishing, compounding, and coating, ensuring long-lasting protection and an exceptional finish.

Customer Satisfaction: Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org is committed to customer satisfaction, tailoring each paint correction job to meet the unique needs of the client’s vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions About Paint Correction in West Chester, PA

How Long Does Paint Correction Take?

The time required for paint correction depends on the condition of the car’s paint and the level of correction needed. A full paint correction can take anywhere from several hours to a full day.

Is Paint Correction Safe for All Types of Paint?

Yes, professional paint correction is safe for all types of automotive paint. The team at Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org carefully assesses each vehicle’s paint type and condition before beginning the process.

How Long Do the Results Last?

With proper care, the results of paint correction can last several years. Applying a ceramic coating or sealant after correction extends the longevity of the finish and makes maintenance easier.

Can Paint Correction Remove All Scratches?

Paint correction can remove light to moderate scratches and imperfections. However, deep scratches that penetrate the clear coat or paint layer may require additional services, such as touch-up paint or repainting.

Maintaining Your Car After Paint Correction

To keep your car looking its best after paint correction, it’s important to follow a few maintenance tips:

Regular Washing: Use a gentle, pH-neutral car shampoo and soft microfiber towels to avoid creating new scratches or swirl marks.

Avoid Automatic Car Washes: Automatic car washes can cause scratches and swirls. Instead, wash your car by hand or use a touchless car wash.

Apply a Sealant or Wax Periodically: If you opted for a sealant rather than a ceramic coating, reapply it every few months to maintain protection.

Park in Covered Areas: Parking in the shade or in a garage can prevent UV rays from fading the paint over time.

Schedule Your Paint Correction in West Chester, PA Today

For drivers looking to restore and protect their car’s paint, Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org offers top-notch paint correction in West Chester, PA that enhances both the beauty and value of your vehicle. Their expert technicians, quality products, and meticulous process ensure that your car’s paint will look showroom-ready. Whether you’re dealing with minor swirl marks or more extensive imperfections, paint correction can revitalize your vehicle’s appearance and give it a glossy, flawless finish.

To schedule your paint correction service or learn more about the options available, visit Autodetailingwebsitedesign.org today. Their team is ready to bring out the best in your car’s paint, providing a lasting solution that will keep your vehicle looking immaculate on the road.

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