[–] 1 point 1 day ago (2 children)

Ask a Brit where America is. They'll point to the US. Same with an Australian. Same with someone from Ireland. Same with a Canadian. Same with a South African.

But all that's besides the point. Trump is (unfortunately) an American and he's speaking to Americans. So even if it was just part of US English, he'd still have the usage right.

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  • [+] -8 points 1 day ago (5 children)

    In English, "America" means the United States of America. Trump's talking in English to Americans, so as much as I hate to give that fucker credit for anything good, he's actually got the usage right.

    English-speaking countries don't have a continent named "America." We've got seven continents - Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, Antarctica, North America, and South America.

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  • [–] 1 point 6 days ago

    We had one gas station in my town in Oklahoma that sold it right up to the deadline. I used it because both my vehicles were built for it.

    Cars made before the 70s need the extra lubrication in the valves or the engines wear out much quicker. Engines made for unleaded fuel usually have valve sleeves to prevent excessive wear.

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