Politics

[spike.t]

Finland Reports Russia Has Begun Naval Escorts for Shadow Fleet Tankers

After vowing to take steps to protect its vessels, Russia has reportedly begun escorting shadow fleet tankers in the Gulf of Finland. Defense Ministe...

maritime-executive.com

 

[rigbymauser]

Going to wind a certain person up me thinks ....they have already signed a deal with one European company

Greenland says it will turn to China if US and EU shun its mining sector

Business minister suggests Arctic territory may look elsewhere for help exploiting minerals

www.ft.com

In 2014 there was a chinese geological delegation on Greenland to check out prospects in mining. They were up there for several months and went home with nothing worth to tell.

 

[Tundra Tiger]

More AI .....I think problems are coming.....

The people who think AI might become conscious

With a leap in the evolution of large language models, some leading thinkers are questioning whether AI might become sentient

www.bbc.com

One word...

 

[Brent in Az]

Someone in Germany actually has a pair?

And right on que, the nuclear sabre rattling from Moscow.

Germany's chancellor ends weapons range limits for Ukraine despite Russian nuclear threats

Germany lifts range restrictions on weapons to Ukraine, allowing attacks on Russian military positions. Chancellor Merz emphasizes Western support amid conflict.

www.foxnews.com

 

[spike.t]

In 2014 there was a chinese geological delegation on Greenland to check out prospects in mining. They were up there for several months and went home with nothing worth to tell.

I doubt they would say anything regardless....

 

[Tanks]

A staunch christian and defender. The sick liberals are happy

I doubt most liberals even heard of him. I also doubt they watched A&E or Duck Dynasty. I had enjoyed that show but never really paid attention to his religion or politics other than it being conservative.

He was not an influential figure like Rush L. whom the liberals were overjoyed about his death.

Though he was a good sport for doing a cameo during his granddaughters DWTS performance.

 

[BlueFlyer]

Time will tell where the US economy will end up. To be clear ABC is Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...ures-australian-superannuation-pool/105345312

 

[Brent in Az]

I doubt most liberals even heard of him. I also doubt they watched A&E or Duck Dynasty. I had enjoyed that show but never really paid attention to his religion or politics other than it being conservative.

He was not an influential figure like Rush L. whom the liberals were overjoyed about his death.

Though he was a good sport for doing a cameo during his granddaughters DWTS performance.

Though he is not nearly as influential or well known as Rush limbaugh, Phil did speak and had influence across various media platforms.
I have personally seen the typical vile liberal comments over Robertsons demise on various news outlets.

 

[Brent in Az]

I doubt most liberals even heard of him. I also doubt they watched A&E or Duck Dynasty. I had enjoyed that show but never really paid attention to his religion or politics other than it being conservative.

He was not an influential figure like Rush L. whom the liberals were overjoyed about his death.

Though he was a good sport for doing a cameo during his granddaughters DWTS performance.

And don't forget that Phil & Willie Robertson were onstage with Trump during his 2020 rally in Louisiana.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

 

[cwpayton]

I found it beyond odd to be in church on Sunday and have the pastor praying for the country in the midst of their trade war with the US.

PASTORS DO AND SAY SOME VERY STRANGE THINGS OCCASSIONALY, DONT THEY

 

[spike.t]

Took the eye off the ball here......

China reviving World War II airfield in America's backyard

Investment in regional projects is allowing China to expand its influence in the South Pacific at the U.S.'s expense, analysts say.

www.newsweek.com

 

[spike.t]

And Russia being Russia.....running crying to the UN ....what bullshit

After 3 days of consecutive attacks on Ukraine, Russia calls UN meeting over alleged European 'threats to peace'

Moscow requested a meeting of the U.N. Security Council over Europe's alleged "threats to international peace and security," Russia's U.N. envoy, Dmitry Polyansky, said on May 27, only a day after Russia launched its largest drone attack against Ukraine.

kyivindependent.com

 

[spike.t]

Not great ......

The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem

A shortage of air traffic controllers, bungled IT management, outdated technology, and a brewing disaster in our airspace.

www.theverge.com

 

[Tanks]

Not great ......

The Newark airport crisis is about to become everyone’s problem

A shortage of air traffic controllers, bungled IT management, outdated technology, and a brewing disaster in our airspace.

www.theverge.com

My company has worked on a number of airport infrastructure systems over decades. From fueling systems in Guam to airport runway lighting in Austin, usually in the role of troubleshooter and rescuer. Most of the electronics are decades old and without documentation. In a lot of cases we had to trace wires and recreate control logic because no one bothered to do backups or destroyed them inadvertently. It was good business for us though as we usually charged $150K+ a week for 3 people plus expenses one caveat we always put forth was no pay unless we fixed the situation.

The photo below is from one of those facilities, they had a processor failure and lost the PLC (the rack with the red lights) program. No backup, no redundancy, no documentation. They had to fuel airplanes by hand until we went there and recreated the logic from the operator's manual and tracing wires. We had them up within the week. BTW, that equipment already had exceeded manufacturer's end-of-life support.

It was fun though. I always got a rush going into a situation like that with my crew and making things work.

 

[Brent in Az]

LOL......Must be a DEI thing.

 

[Rocked and Loaded]

 

[cash_tx]

This seems like a really odd decision from Trump, and has the smell of a fish market at low tide. Not only were they convicted by a jury, but the conviction was upheld by an appeals court. What is more likely - that the justice system was weaponized against them, or that they are actual criminal grifters? They give off that "creepy AF" vibe, and my money is on the latter.

Trump announces pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley after reality TV stars' fraud, tax evasion convictions

President Trump plans to pardon reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, as he revealed in a call with their daughter Savannah.

www.foxnews.com

 

[Wishfulthinker580]

This seems like a really odd decision from Trump, and has the smell of a fish market at low tide. Not only were they convicted by a jury, but the conviction was upheld by an appeals court. What is more likely - that the justice system was weaponized against them, or that they are actual criminal grifters? They give off that "creepy AF" vibe, and my money is on the latter.

Trump announces pardon for Todd and Julie Chrisley after reality TV stars' fraud, tax evasion convictions

President Trump plans to pardon reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion, as he revealed in a call with their daughter Savannah.

www.foxnews.com

Yea not good

 

[rookhawk]

Can anyone here explain to me the status of the HB1 House-passed budget bill? It now goes to the Senate or a committee and then for Senate reconciliation?

1.) What are the odds the line that reduces suppressors to $0 tax stays?
2.) What are the odds that SBRs and AOWs are also un-taxed, thus ending most of the NFA?

I've looked all over the gun rights sites and its just patting each other on the back for passing the house, yet its totally absent of next steps and what it takes to become law.