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#1
Food / A punishing European drought s...
Last post by RE - Aug 13, 2026, 09:45 PMA punishing European drought shrivels crops from Dutch potatoes to Bosnian corn
The drought that is roasting much of Europe this summer is taking a heavy toll on crops across the continent, from potatoes in the Netherlands to corn in Bosnia and grapes in Italy. Even when farmers try to adapt, the extreme weather is hitting their crops and water supplies.
A slow motion train wreck in progress.
RE
#2
Food / Britain’s scorched fields mean...
Last post by RE - Aug 13, 2026, 06:19 PM
Britain’s scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help
Britain’s scorched fields mean a food crisis – and the government is ignoring the one measure that would help George Monbiot George Monbiot This summer’s extreme weather and wars in Iran and Ukraine have made our need for food stockpiles more pressing than ever
The harvest is only starting to come in. Between the fertilizer problems and drought issues, if they only come up 25% short it will be a miracle. By next year things may be getting very ugly.
RE
#3
Peak oil / USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tr...
Last post by RE - Aug 13, 2026, 10:02 AM
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports
Two leading specialist military papers, the Navy Times and Stars and Stripes, are reporting that there have been multiple attempts by sailors to jump overboard as poor conditions and mental stresses on the Lincoln reach the breaking point. The crew is in its ninth month at sea, and has spent 250 days consecutively without making land – a record for an aircraft carrier in modern times.
Well, it's made it to the MSM branded as a "mental health crisis". Nothing about Mutiny, Riot or Dead Grunts so far.
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#4
Peak oil / Family members outraged over u...
Last post by RE - Aug 13, 2026, 01:11 AM
Family members outraged over unbearable conditions on aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln
Family members said sailors have faced non-operational toilets, showers without hot water, laundry facilities broken for weeks and prolonged waits for basic hygienic supplies. They described lines of an hour or more at the ship’s store, which was said at times to lack soap, deodorant and toothpaste. Relatives also reported periods in which food portions were rationed.
Still nothing from MSM sources, but obviously not Fake Newz.
With 7 Grunts Dead, this will be a major story. Doubtful it can be contained long.
RE
#5
Peak oil / Oil supply
Last post by RE - Aug 13, 2026, 12:53 AMQuote from: K-Dog on Aug 12, 2026, 09:46 PMDid they run out of Friday night Prime Rib? Will this story reach Fox News?
Sure to be denied as Fake Newz.
RE
#6
Peak oil / Oil supply
Last post by K-Dog - Aug 12, 2026, 09:46 PM
Iran rejects reports of ‘ceasefire extension’ with Washington
Tehran has continued to deny claims that there are any talks with the US, which has repeatedly violated the MoU with attacks and a blockade
All Iran has to do is let time do it's work. Trump does not care about Americans, and Iran knows that fact all by itself will destroy the U.S. over time. America rots from within, wait long enough, endure the stench, and America will be gone. The fool will destroy it. And America is too weak to stop him.
As evidenced by :
Mutiny Aboard US Carrier Abraham Lincoln Off Iranian Coast
Recent reports indicate a serious mutiny situation aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Seven U.S. Navy personnel have possibly been killed and several others injured in a violent clash among the crew, highlighting growing unrest and morale issues during an extended deployment.
Did they run out of Friday night Prime Rib? Will this story reach Fox News?
#7
Tech is always to the rescue / The big AI revolution
Last post by K-Dog - Aug 12, 2026, 07:17 PMMost people do not have the hardware to run A.I.
It is a delicate balance. Keep people from getting their own hardware so they can't do it for free while maintaining a healthy enough economy TO CHARGE FOR TOKENS.
The establishment of the Rentier economy. That is what it is all about.
BENEICHER.SUBSTACK.COM • 2025-10-12
Rentier Capitalism: The Empire of Ownership Without Labor
A primer on the parasitic economy and how to break its hold.
Token Cost Calculator.
American culture is all about getting a bean feed without working for it. Anything goes and nothing matters. Not all Americans are as craven as this, but those who are control the narrative.
Control over access to models allows the rentier to extract payment without producing anything of equivalent value in return. That is disgusting. But what is worse is what it turns us all into.
When the most lucrative economic activity is owning a tollbooth rather than producing anything, the culture will reflect that.
It is a delicate balance. Keep people from getting their own hardware so they can't do it for free while maintaining a healthy enough economy TO CHARGE FOR TOKENS.
The establishment of the Rentier economy. That is what it is all about.
Rentier Capitalism: The Empire of Ownership Without Labor
A primer on the parasitic economy and how to break its hold.
QuoteToday's rentiers no longer limit themselves to land and housing. They control digital platforms, software licenses, trademarks, patents, infrastructure rights, even water and airwaves. This expansion reflects the evolution of capitalism itself: no longer focused on production and wages, it now thrives on access and enclosure.
Token Cost Calculator.
American culture is all about getting a bean feed without working for it. Anything goes and nothing matters. Not all Americans are as craven as this, but those who are control the narrative.
QuoteThe post-World War II era (roughly 1945–1975) witnessed a temporary decline in rentier dominance in the West, especially in countries with strong welfare states, public housing and progressive taxation. Keynesian policies, public investment and union strength curtailed rentier power and emphasized productivity over ownership.
Control over access to models allows the rentier to extract payment without producing anything of equivalent value in return. That is disgusting. But what is worse is what it turns us all into.
When the most lucrative economic activity is owning a tollbooth rather than producing anything, the culture will reflect that.
#8
Tech is always to the rescue / The Great American AI Rebellio...
Last post by RE - Aug 12, 2026, 04:29 AM
The Great American AI Rebellion
AI spending currently accounts for about one-third of economic growth. If that doesn’t mean much to you, some historical comparisons might help. The AI boom is sometimes compared to the dot-com bubble. But the data-center buildout has actually significantly overtaken the dot-com boom, as a share of GDP. In fact, AI spending is now rising faster than home-construction spending during the boom (bubble?) of the mid-2000s before the Great Recession, according to Torsten Slok, chief economist at Apollo. This is the biggest and fastest-growing infrastructure project of our lifetimes.
When (not if) this Bubble POPS, it will be legendary.
RE
#9
Peak oil / Hormuz closure squeezes global...
Last post by RE - Aug 12, 2026, 03:53 AM
Hormuz closure squeezes global economy as oil demand destruction intensifies, IEA says
World oil demand is set to fall further than previously expected this year, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday, as the impact of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz deepens. The IEA forecast demand will drop by 1.6 million barrels a day in 2026. That’s 510,000 barrels a day more than its last monthly prediction in July.
Crude stockpiles also running low. Should get interesting when they bottom out. Timing could put it right in front of the election. Cross your fingers.
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#10
American Capitalism / Credit card debt rises to $1.2...
Last post by RE - Aug 12, 2026, 03:38 AM
Credit card debt rises to $1.26 trillion, nearing all-time record
Many households are also behind on their card payments. The percentage of credit card balances that were more than 90 days delinquent rose from 7.6% to 12.8% from mid-2022 through early 2026.
We're barely into the 3rd Quarter.
How long can people last on VISA?
RE