• gravitas_deficiency
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    6 months ago

    Do you understand the difference between subsidizing domestic purchases and subsidizing export production?

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        6 months ago

        That is a hilariously myopic and egocentric way of looking at the situation, to the extent that it makes me suspicious that you’re on the conservative spectrum.

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      6 months ago

      Do you understand that free money on domestic purchases can be used however the corporation pleases? There’s not some magical divide.

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        6 months ago

        Bro. The rebates go to the buyer. They don’t go to the corps. It’s specifically targeted to make it cheaper for US residents to buy EVs in America.

        Edit: actually, more foundational question: do you understand the difference between production subsidy and purchase rebate? And do you understand that the rebate is not applicable outside of the US?

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          6 months ago

          So the company doesn’t get the sale price? Why does the customer need the rebate if they haven’t given the company that money in the first place?

          Do you not understand how a purchase works?

          Take your bad faith bullshit somewhere else.

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              6 months ago

              Yeah I tend to be a jerk when someone starts trying to sound smart by making distinctions without a difference as a way to cast doubt.