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Disaffected

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9. Heh, that takes me back.

Thu Jun 26, 2025, 06:52 PM

Jun 26

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In the a summer in the '70s I was driving from Las Vegas to LA (first time ever in the area) and came to Furnace Creek. Was intrigued by the name and had to stop for a look around. Sheeeit, when I stepped out of the car was indeed like walking into a furnace.

Never experienced anything like that in my life before or since. I recall passing a few cars I guess without AC - I swear the occupants had their heads out the windows panting like dogs.

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What the hell is with "we're the hottest country in the world". [View all] a kennedy Jun 26 OP

I.... I don't know sakabatou Jun 26 #1

probably thinks of the US as an investment. Hot stock we are. chicoescuela Jun 26 #2

it does feel like we're burning in hell under his dictatorship administration kimbutgar Jun 26 #3

He's a confidence man. A huckster. He's always selling. maxsolomon Jun 26 #4

Furnace Creek in Death Valley CA hottest recorded temp on Earth. WarGamer Jun 26 #5

Heh, that takes me back. Disaffected Jun 26 #9

He provides a lot of heat with all his hot air. Diamond_Dog Jun 26 #6

Always babbling Demovictory9 Jun 26 #7

climate change? Skittles Jun 26 #8

First time I heard him say this, he claimed the Saudis told him that. And he's been allegorical oracle Jun 26 #10

The funny thing is the Saudis are (or were for a while) investing in alternatives fujiyamasan Jun 26 #11