I think large blackouts happen when this goes wrong: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synchronization_(alternating_current) . Or that’s one of the things that makes restarting a power grid so difficult

Huh. That was on my bingo card for america, but not the Iberian peninsula

Don’t bother trying to understand American taxes. It’s fucking insane.

The government withholds money from your paycheck for taxes. Makes sense, right? Except in most cases, they withhold more than you actually will end up owing the government. The IRS knows ho much money you’re making, and they know how much you owe or are owed. But instead of just sending a check or bill, they make you calculate it yourself every year.

most low income americans end up paying very little in income tax (but only if they get their ducks in a row)

That there is a sovereign citizen. Or they just adapted sovcit language. I think they’ve learned not to bring up maritime law right away

line go up = good

We’re dropping in the burger index?!

Agreed, but it’s still important context that this isn’t a news org

This is a press release from a defense contractor

That’s why we need to do a self-embargo