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I think I'll open a used car lot and get rich refurbishing and selling old, lo-tech

cars!

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Nov 27, 2023Liked by Mark Crispin Miller

Black boxes like those found in aircraft have been installed in autos for a few decades now that allow law enforcement and insurance investigators to inspect to know what the driver controls were doing before an accident, the LEO subpoena power expanded to inspect for investigations that don't even involve accidents long ago, as well. And too few of us said anything negative about it, wasn't for us, we're law-abiding!

But there is a black market of auto technicians who disable such devices. And who's services will be in high demand the more people realize the control over movement governments are taking. It could prove to be a very lucrative career move. The job hazard of any illegal enterprise will command a premium.

I remember when drug dealers, murderers, rapists, child molesters and thieves used to populate our prisons. Now they are beautified, celebrated, lauded, installed as authority figures across the nation.

While those who speak their minds freely, make political memes, petition their government for grievances, demand election security and transparency, refuse to wear masks, refuse to take dangerous poisons, work as auto mechanics to preserve a vehicle's freedom of movement, collect rainwater, share natural health and wellness remedies with others, denounce pornographic drag shows in elementary schools, help their children suffering from gender dysphoria reject sterilization and genital mutilation, protect their lives and property from attackers and thieves, oppose illegal immigration and commit a host of other "offenses" are beginning to populate our prisons. In five years they'll (we'll) probably make up the majority of the incarcerated/sterilized/euthanized "criminals" in our nation.

What happens when we actually allow the inmates to run the asylum. But there's more of us, for now. We had better stand up and reject all of the controls. Disable their surveillance with wire cutters and spray paint wherever we can. They're doing it in Europe where they can. We must be like them. Or we will be slaves to the psychopaths and sociopaths who've seized power.

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And they are starting it off here with the “safety” feature centered on drunk drivers, that she mentions at the outset. The liberals are all in for that one, implying that anyone against such a measure is reckless, irresponsible and in the pocket of vested interests. Apparently, the more power we give the state over out actions, the better off we will be.

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I'm a car guy, and need to write an entire post about this (or series) because these articles are a bit vague and it's far worse than what they're describing. Bottom line, these systems are easily abused, easily hacked (think China, Russia, North Korea, or even ransomware to regain access to your own car), and will inevitably malfunction and kill people.

First, to illustrate a general problem with this kind of tech - I'm using a app from my insurance company to monitor my driving in exchange for a discount. I can turn it on or off whenever I want, and it's only for 60 days. Last year I said no, but this year rates went up 30% across the board (no tickets, no claims, just Bidenomics, house went up too) and I need the discount. The problem is, my city has roundabouts, and every time I go through a roundabout - no matter how slow - it marks me down as swerving (hallmark of a drunk driver). Ugh.

Now I have to wonder, is this going into a database somewhere?

But as to the kill switch, OF COURSE it's going to go off accidentally and unexpectedly. You'll be on the highway, your car will turn off, and you'll get rear ended.

More specifically, the kill switch had multiple proposals and I'm unclear which version went through (the articles were vague). One version shuts off your vehicle if you're driving erratically (such as going through one of my roundabouts). But all of the various proposals included the ability for cops to use a remote control and turn off your car.

Now is a good opportunity to remind everyone about the trucker protests (which they wouldn't have to worry about any more), stalker cops, people racing to the emergency room, all sorts of opportunities for mistakes & abuse.

But the kill switch is actually a spinoff of larger plan regarding OBD3. California is working hard to get it mandated, but nationally I guess they couldn't wait.

For those who don't know, that little port in your car where the mechanic plugs in the computer (usually under the steering wheel) is called an OBD port, or more accurately, an OBD2 port. They've been in cars since 1996, but newer cars have gotten much fancier with these - it's not just check engine lights any more, you can reset the battery, the alarm system, the sunroof, some cars have hundreds of features that can be controlled with the OBD.

Up until now the OBD has been a tool for dealerships and mechanics, but the plan for the next generation is to make it a tool for the state.

So far the discussions on OBD3 have been wi-fi or bluetooth, but chances are they'll eventually go with 5G. So every car in the country will be emitting 5G, with or without your consent. At least they're not charging you for the cancer, that's a free bonus.

Anyway, when you drive by a sensor, they can check your emissions and shut down your car if you don't pass. They can disable your car remotely while parked in your driveway or garage. Cops or meter maids can stand outside a parking garage with their scanner, and see who's been speeding, or who has expired tags. They can access the driver information and automatically mail tickets to everyone in the parking garage, through a wall or whatever, no need for searches. They can lock or unlock doors or trunks remotely, for searches etc. So can hackers.

This is passing in California no matter what. But we need to make sure it doesn't pass federally, and we need to work on the state level to pass laws preventing this nonsense, like Florida, Texas, Missouri, etc are doing with vaccine mandates.

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We won't need cars.

We will live in 15 minute cities.

It will be a utopia.

And you will like it or else.

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I'm sure there must be some greenleft POL somewhere drafting legislation that would also require automakers to include some sort of 'carbon tracking' mechanism...tied to the kill switch, so 'they' can shut you down if you exceed your monthly quota. Then again...I've been accused of being a conspiracy theorist.

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The legislative ground work was cemented over the last 4 years. There is now yearly mandatory checks to register your car over a certain age. If it doesnt pass, not only cant you register it, it becomes slotted for destruction. There are ways to hold on to the older cars but they are purposefully becoming harder and exhorbitantly expensive.

Combine the "kill switch", the speed restraint, the forced model upgrades, the insurance IRL link up, the digital ID AND the "smart streetlighting" (see whistleblower re new blue lights and driver "incapacitation" functionality), and the digital, open air, panoptican prison for the masses, is complete.

Fyi- the investment in "prison technology and infrastructure" has skyrocketed in the last 4 years.🤨🤔😐

You won't be able to buck the system because you form a part of the system (biosynthetic, nanotechnological internet of bodies IoB + IoN).

😐😐🤐

Definitely need to refuse this, but as far as it's looking, our permission is not actually needed. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

May the odds ever be in your favour.🤨😉

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"How they plan to use our cars to keep us trapped, and under absolute surveillance"? Mark, they're already doing that with our "Smart" phones -- each and everyone one of us is carrying around an itty-bitty telescreen!

As for a "kill switch" by 2026? Look up Michael Hastings, what happened to him in 2013 for asking too many questions! They've had the technology to take over our cars for the past 15 years at least. If you buy a car made after points-and-condenser ignitions were needlessly supplanted (IOW about "1980"), you're an idiot... 🤔

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There are other ways internet-connected cars can be used. Does anyone remember this one?

In a September 2016, Vladimir Putin's official car (the President was not in the car at the time) crashed head on in Moscow, when it was rammed by a Mercedes that suddenly swerved across from the other driving direction at high speed on Kutuzovsky Avenue, an 8-lane densely trafficked freeway

Paramedics arrived at the scene but announced Mr Putin’s chauffeur had been killed instantly. The driver, named only as MK, was said to be Mr Putin’s favourite chauffeur and had 40 years of experience as an official driver.

The driver of the Mercedes escaped with injuries. He said he suddenly lost control of his vehicle while driving normally, leading to speculations that the car's computer system might have an inbuilt backdoor that could be used by foreign intelligence services.

It seems to be memory-holed from YouTube

https://www.bitchute.com/video/ntqK1m8gz098/

(The crash is filmed at bottom left corner of the video)

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So when all or most the vaccinated expire, there will be millions of cars just sitting around. You will be able to take whatever you want from the dead Vaxers. They won’t be needing them.

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On another note : my small town has installed cameras on every single light in town , going in and out of town as well . Even if you have an older car and leave your cell phone at home , they’ll still be watching .

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Personally,I like driving old cars without all this technology

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Anyone driving a Tesla is already subject to remote takeover and operation of their vehicle - including turning the vehicle into a self immoliating execution device

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What a horror - in this world of increasing horrors. Driving my car, especially at high speed, helps me feel real. Do I have to adopt a mechanic?

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You won't be able to insure old cars.

This short video sets out their plans:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CNli3UekTk

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The tech to control drivers has been in cars for many years. Read the owners manual. So far, it has not been politically acceptable to allow insurers and most western governments to use it in the ways they would like, as detailed by Lilly. It would take an extremely knowledgeable and capable engineer to both disable the surveillance features and still allow the vehicle to operate. Plus the authorities would know about the modifications if they cared to. I first noticed this incredible surveillance capacity in Turkey about 15 years ago. Our small bus was pulled over at a routine traffic stop. The driver flipped open the dash and printed off a lengthy report of his vehicle’s activities including speeds and locations, etc. The print was handed over to the officers and presumably any violations were noted and fined. I imagine the technology has advanced substantially since. No wonder those classic cars sell so high at auction!

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