top of the heap to third world status in one generation

[Gry]

No one ever sent you unsolicited anything, we had been exchanging personal messages for some period of time.
You took it upon yourself to disclose the content exchanged, incorrectly at that.
I had nothing to do with how or why you were canned.
That was something you did on your own. Drama Queen.
A make believe world might be appealing to many right now.

 

[armedoldhippy]

These are odious people with a repugnant ideology.

sounds familiar. keep going...

citizenship is only for those who pass language and culture exams.

"SPEAK 'MURICAN! dammit, or go back where you came from..." (said the descendants of immigrants who were themselves discriminated against as an "invasion" of lower quality people.

Given our own hypocrisy — don’t violate agreements (except the one not to expand NATO eastward), don’t invade countries on phony pretexts (except Iraq) and don’t support minority secession movements (except Kosovo) — why wouldn’t we want to restore U.S. credibility by living up to our principles in this critical case?

from my reading (and there are arguments both ways) there never was a signed agreement to never let Ukraine join NATO. there are no legally binding promises to Russia, but even if there were, it's not like both sides don't see "treaties" between each other similar to how the US did the Native Americans & Russia their former satellites. that is, "fuck that, i changed my mind..." just mere inconveniences to be ignored and swept away with your hand. but what you say is true as well...we SHOULD want to (and NEED to) shore up how the rest of the world sees us.

 

[Gry]

More than flattered you would credit me with such content, it is however the well crafted work of Robert English,
originally published by the LA Times, later picked up and ran by papers all over the country.
Could not agree more when it comes to the US keeping it's word with respect to agreements and treaties.
Have long felt a great country should want it's word to hold value.

 

[Gry]

EU vows to protect energy network after 'sabotage' of Russian gas pipeline

The European Union on Wednesday promised a "robust" response to any intentional disruption of its energy infrastructure after saying it suspected sabotage was behind gas leaks discovered this week on subsea Russian pipelines to Europe.

www.reuters.com

 

[Gry]

As I look at the above picture, am reminded when I was informed we had the technical ability to tap into fiber cables underwater. Twenty years later I saw the little white splice tailors being towed around as fiber was being installed in my neighborhood.

 

[Gry]

Best of wishes to those in the path of the storm.

 

[armedoldhippy]

Best of wishes to those in the path of the storm.

i hate it when Florida gets hammered by a hurricane. land prices here shoot up every time when a bunch of them say "fuck this!" and move this direction to escape...

 

[audiohi]

 

[Hempy McNoodle]

PfizerGate: Official Government Reports prove Hundreds of Thousands of People Are Dying Every Single Week Due to COVID-19 Vaccination - Global Research

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www.globalresearch.ca

 

[h.h.]

After blowing state funds on a publicity stunt, DeSantis wants a federal handout.

 

[audiohi]

After blowing state funds on a publicity stunt, DeSantis wants a federal handout.

After voting against hurricane Sandy relief for democratic states, Desantis wants a federal handout.

 

[audiohi]

“I sympathise with the victims of Hurricane Sandy and believe that those who purchased flood insurance should have their claims paid. At the same time, allowing the program to increase its debt by another $9.7bn with no plan to offset the spending with cuts elsewhere is not fiscally responsible.

~Ron DeSantis



“Dear Mr President,” his formal aid request began. “I request that you issue a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Florida as a result of Hurricane Ian and authorise and make available all categories of individual assistance and public assistance.”

~Ron DeSantis

Ironically, in light of his comparison of aid for Sandy victims to irresponsible home economics, DeSantis also said that as Ian would “hamper local activity … federal aid through the Individuals and Households Program will help alleviate these household budget shortfalls”.

 

[audiohi]

 

[audiohi]

It's funny how DeSantis referenced flood insurance for Sandy victims.

I've heard that it's been really hard to get insurance in Florida with companies exiting the Florida market and not budgeting enough for the state run policy.

Somebody probably should have done something about that before now.

 

[Gry]

 

[Gry]

Vladimir Putin is putting all the steps in place to deploy a nuclear weapon in Ukraine

Over seven months in, it’s perfectly understandable that many are not following every thrust and parry in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Vladimir Putin assumed that Russian forces could stroll into Ukraine in a “three-day war” that ended with his troops...

www.dailykos.com

 

[buzzmobile]

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I know those islands well, @Gry. The southern black X is the washed out Sanibel Island Causeway. The causeway also serves Captiva Island which is the smaller island north of Sanibel.

The northern black X is Pine Island Road just before the drawbridge at Matlacha. The large island is Pine Island and it has many acres of groves of tropical fruits. It is barely above sea level and there is a single two lane road to serve the island. The village of Matlacha has become an artsy fartsy tourist destination and the infrastructure is overwhelmed especially during the winter months. The drawbridge is known as the Fishingest Bridge In The World and is renowned for its snook.

Have you ever caught a fish from 'The Fishingest Bridge in the World' in Matlacha?

The Matlacha bridge has been a lot busier than it has in the past few years due to the pandemic

www.news-press.com

I'm wondering and looking for information about Thomas Edison Winter Home in Ft. Myers. I spent some years employed there as Horticulturist. It is right on the banks of the Caloosahatchee River and the path indicated by the black line passes several blocks south of the homes. It is a beautiful area with too many people. I miss the fishing but not the traffic.

It is going to be a long recovery.

 

[Gry]

 

[Gry]

Loads odd and one has to hit replay to see the content.
This is the first video I have noticed that happening to.

 

[Gry]

Serbia flights 'cost €9k on black market' after reservists call-up

That's according to Serbia president Aleksandar Vucic.

www.euronews.com