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My experience doing front end work on an a 7 year old Civic and a 2 year old Compass, or "Are all Jeeps cheap garbage?"

I drive an 8 year old Honda Civic, my girlfriend drives a 2 year old Jeep Compass, I did front end work on both last weekend and wanted to share my experience and ask if it is typical. So my Civic needed a new front wheel bearing and I decided to replace both as well as brake pads at the same time. I've owned my Civic since it was 2 years old and had 21k miles on it, today it is 7 years old and has 116k miles. I do all my own work and service and this is the FIRST thing I've done other than routine maintenance. To do the wheel bearings I had to remove the entire … [Read more...]

Federal judge blocks Alabama’s abortion ban to allow ACLU, Planned Parenthood legal challenge to proceed

A federal judge blocked Alabama's abortion ban as a legal challenge to the law by the American Civil Liberties Union and Planned Parenthood proceeds through the court system, according to AL.com.Alabama's law, the Human Life Protection Act, was signed by GOP Gov. Kay Ivey in May. The law would ban abortion in all instances except those in which an abortion would prevent serious health risks to the mother. It is the most stringent pro-life law in the nation.The decision came in a 17-page opinion from Judge Myron Thompson for the Middle District of Alabama, North … [Read more...]

‘Joker’ screening evacuated after audience member reportedly screams ‘Allahu akbar!’ during possible robbery attempt

A Paris theater evacuated a room full of "Joker" moviegoers after an audience member reportedly shouted "Allahu akbar" during the film. The incident took place at Paris's Grand Rex theater on Sunday.What are the details?According to Le Parisien, a 34-year-old male from nearby Paris suburb Boulogne-Billlancourt allegedly shouted the Arabic phrase (which is translated to "God is great") during the film, prompting theater management to issue an evacuation order. The man's shout also prompted at least 25 moviegoers to rush out of their seats and head for the exits.The … [Read more...]

I miss driving

I'm a freshman in college this year and I left my car at home, about 45 minutes away, because parking was just another insane cost on top of the insane cost of college in general. I really don't need a car here. Everything I could possibly need is within walking distance. I've taken public transit a few times. I've taken an Uber only once. I do NOT need a car here. Since I'm away from home, my dad removed me and my car from his insurance policy until I come home for more than just a weekend (so Christmas break). So even when I do come home, I can't drive, but my car … [Read more...]

Dave Chappelle has the perfect response to PC outrage over his comedy special

Comedian Dave Chappelle triggered an avalanche of backlash from "woke" progressives in August with his newest no holds barred comedy special, "Sticks & Stones," in which he tosses the left's politically correct agenda to the wind. While fans gave the special rave reviews, the mainstream media attempted to "cancel" Chappelle. Indeed, critics initially gave the special a 0 percent rating on movie-review website Rotten Tomatoes, while normal people gave the special a nearly 100 percent rating. On Sunday, Chappelle made it clear that he refuses to acquiesce to … [Read more...]

Dems in Congress who criticize ICE can ‘go to hell,’ Trump’s former chief of staff John Kelly says

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have become the target of severe criticism from Democrats during the Trump administration for their enforcement of immigration laws, but former White House chief of staff John Kelly said critics of ICE can "go to hell," the Washington Examiner reported.Kelly made the comments to the Examiner's Larry O'Connor for the "Examining Politics" podcast. O'Connor asked him about Democrats who want to abolish ICE. Kelly was secretary of the Department of Homeland Security in 2017."They can go to hell. These are good people," Kelly … [Read more...]