• Noxy
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    11 hours ago

    Yes.

    EVs are definitely better for the environment than ICE powered cads. But they won’t singlehandedly solve climate change, let alone all the harms when places prioritize single occupancy passenger cars at the expense of public transit.

    And sure, I’m drawing a line here because cars are one of the precious few industries where you can still buy union-made.

    Where do you draw that line?

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      9 hours ago

      Smell that? That’s the smell of virtue signaling. Just buy shit and drop the hypocrisy. At least the other guys is being honest.

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        9 hours ago

        “I buy from companies who most closely match my ethics” is virtue signaling, now?

        We live in a capitalist society, and voting with our wallet is the only vote we get. Not everyone can afford to vote, but why wouldn’t you if you could?

        If this is virtue signaling, it’s the most subtle milquetoast virtue signaling ever.

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          6 hours ago

          “I buy from companies who most closely match my ethics” is virtue signaling, now?"

          That’s well said. And good on you for sticking to your guns. You are 100% right. I think if you can afford to avoid these companies you should.