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I try to support small local business, yes, and I am aware of the contradiction. But really disgusted with the country right now, have been for a long time. Both a lack of export sales and a lack of domestic sales account for some of the issue. 

The mid-size claim is larger than a compact Maverick though. We will see what actually come out, but a larger vehicle for Maverick money is enticing.   Did you miss the whole "a whole new way to assemble a vehicle" part? That literally was what made the Model T so well known, a new way to assemble a vehicle. You genuinely believe all three will be bankrupt by 2029? 

Except the business you're eating at, right? 

They did state in your own articles that the decline started prior to 2025. So yes, tariffs are a big part of the issue right now, but it did start with the decline of Gen Z'ers drinking less as a whole and less whiskey, too.  "American whiskey sales dropped 1.8% in 2024 to $5.2 billion, according to industry data. The problem has been made worse by younger drinkers, particularly those in Gen Z who are abandoning traditional high-proof bourbon in favor of ready-to-drink canned cocktails and lighter alcoholic beverages like hard seltzers. Social media platforms, especially TikTok, have accelerated this trend by promoting sweeter, lower-alcohol drinks as fashionable alternatives to whiskey. These viral trends have fundamentally changed how young adults view alcohol consumption, dealing a significant blow to bourbon’s cultural appeal. Alcohol use among young Americans has declined sharply over the past two decades, with the share of adults under 35 who drink falling from 72% in the early 2000s to 62% today." "Binge drinking and underage drinking have dropped significantly, with Gen Z consuming 20% less alcohol per capita than Millennials did at the same age. Experts attribute the shift to growing health awareness, changing social norms, the rise of alcohol alternatives and economic or cultural forces shaping how younger generations view drinking."

I love her videos.