One really needs to have some type of business, or place to "write off" that scientist income.
Being punished for success is so counter productive, and absolutely insane.
Pickups have had some pretty impressive technology and advances in performance, audio, comforts, etc. A topper is still just a fancy box that straps unto your box to make a bigger box. Not a ton of advances in fiberglass, and carpeting.
Never had one, but think I would just buy a suburban iffn I wanted a limit on what I could haul. Then all that stuff I pack around in the box would be in a heated cab, and less dusty.
I have blown 2 optimax on the ol proV. First time it was warrantied, second time mrs johnr had to cover it. Wasnt smart enough to just put an entirely different motor on it.
Most of that funding isnt going to the war effort is my fear.
Guessing the bidens, and in all actuality most of our politicians are getting some of this cash right back into their slush funds.
I have zero trust in any of them, and even less in a foreign government.