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Comment Re: Rent-seeking (Score 1) 399

Careful what you ask for. If cables in Irans exclusive economic zone perhaps some rational if standard assessment. IIRC 13 miles from shore common. However internet service providers can also charge Iran hefty connection fees so could bounce back and forth. If Iran does not reciprocate then get shut out. IRGC probably wants shakedown funds over high bandwidth. Getting to greedy this early before a peace deal might backfire with building support for countering.

Comment Re: Japan Runs Out of Robot Wolves... (Score 1) 19

Demand outpacing supply since a small scale production and new. Will catch up in due time. Then demand declines as main areas stocked. There are other solutions using simple motion sensors and speakers along with solar attached to poles. The wolf design seems to be more popular with broader sounds, plus appearance.

Comment Re: Check your elitist privilege (Score 1) 108

Suspected correlation from lead gas which was stopped quite a while ago. The trees take many years to grow into eventual firewood so there should be more focus on which wood is more prevalent. The Guardian article mentions broadly and varies by location. Careful at your campsite. Forest fires a bigger risk. Surprised paper companies have not flagged more lead in their feed stocks. Paper companies could be a good source for monitoring.

Comment Re: No wonder (Score 1) 122

Domestic content minimums are used elsewhere some to Apple s frustration. Vehicles are large portion of economy so self reliance has popular constituents support. Alternatively systems that set quotas so over a set level tariffs kick in. Japan does this with rice so can allow many suppliers but not over crowd market. Easier to adjust and monitor vs content percentages. The Jones act getting attention due to fuel supply chain issues. A balanced trade with China worth considering since they can buy agriculture yeah the farmers and other US goods and services. But do not over do it. Banning Huawei from Telecom since sensitive infrastructure with less supply options differs.

Comment Re: Making China Great Again. (Score 1) 293

The international trade by shipping cost advantages are now amplifying risks. Local ability helps reduce. Petrol amazing energy and product input source but refining and distribution complex with difficult risks to counter. Power mongers have gone to great lengths to control with low regard to human rights. The Shaw insertion by petrol backed influencers led to the IRGC regime who r also exploiting control. So loosening petrol grip on society with alternatives broadly welcome which EVs , solar , wind and other renewables help. Even if some use cases petrol still necessary reduce over reliance. Lesser of evils. A painful way to go about it is during a crisis but otherwise lower incentives. China has been more proactive having such exposure.

Comment Re: I don't live in California but... (Score 3, Interesting) 244

Japan introduced stricter bicycle regulations due to many safety incidents. E-bikes with higher speed ability are quasi scooters in my opinion so should be rode more safely. Given the fuel shortages bicycles are a good alternative so hopefully the rules are enforced sensible. Roads can be dangerous for bikes and many elderly use e-bikes for shopping but these are low power assist so guess same as regular bikes.

Comment Re: How is it absurd? (Score 0) 122

IRGC can menace Hormuz essentially preventing transit outside of their control. IRGC having nukes makes it even more difficult to intervene if conflict arises, say Iraq militia, Hezb, Hamas, etc⦠one view which there r many arguably Trump clumsily opened Pandoraâ(TM)s box with poor alliance coordination and follow through plans but the threat was there and possibly getting harder to contain. Hindsight the blockade could have been first lever for negotiations instead of last but the surprise aerial attack had its merits for air supremacy. Plus there was a slim hope of regime collapse that did not unfold as luckily as desired. Could have , should have to late , most important is resolving. WTF are the affected parties doing besides complaining. Some sourcing elsewhere, some renewables tiny help, others prepping so stuff getting done just low coordination. Some loathe to get involved with Israel as another complication.

Comment Re: Fake Issue (Score 1) 364

Supplies looking to decline. Means higher prices and fewer flights. Cheaper flights at risk of cancellation for those who were considering a Europe flight. Domino affects to the travel industry economy. Private jets willing to pay premium likely can obtain fuel. Basic supply demand Econ. More concerns linger for poorer for food next year. Even now transport adding to cost of living way before a EU vacation in or out.

Comment Re: He's Not Wrong. (Score 1) 240

Sensitive electronics higher priority. Not so much the cameras but the main boards controlling processing. Same with batteries except they are likely more interdependent due to cooling safety. Less risk on components peripherals. Unfortunately at present China has the lead, scale, and government industrial support to make cheapest. Fuel efficient cars maybe make a comeback. Japanese Kei light low power help reduce consumption for those that do not need a big power pickup or SUV or Van.

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