Quote from: TDoS on Apr 24, 2026, 02:33 PMA good one! They said the world would collapse in a decade back in 1970, but I think that was more global cooling, starvation and whatnot. But can't we think bigger than just a regime?

Doubtful this guy bought into Peak Oil.  He's almost certainly a Collapse Denier, an obvious idiot.  His whole theory is based on the premise that Trumpolini is a strategic genius and inside a decade all the the oil will be smoothly flowing again via new routes.  Anybody who buys this idea is a few BTUs short of melting an ice cube.  I'd hazard the guess his IQ is measured in the negative imaginary irrational numbers.  He's probably a geologist or oil trader.  lol.

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Quote from: K-Dog on Apr 19, 2026, 02:13 PMIn a decade the regime collapses.

A good one! They said the world would collapse in a decade back in 1970, but I think that was more global cooling, starvation and whatnot. But can't we think bigger than just a regime? I mean, how are you going to attract clicks from anyone other than a couple of us and the MIB unless you got all in with COOLER stuff?

 





"Russia is laying the groundwork for a military attack on NATO member states."  The document then goes on to analyze how the Bundeswehr should respond to potential war scenarios, such as a Russian attack on NATO territory, though the details are classified.  "It goes without saying that we cannot make these scenarios public. Otherwise, we might as well add Vladimir Putin to our mailing list," Pistorius said.

What could possibly go wrong? 🙄

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Is Ai good for anything ?




   



A model 'Thought' for 10 minutes on my video card to see if I was full of shit.


The metaphorical portrayal of U.S.-Israel relations under Trump in 2026, where Israel "holds the leash" and Gaza's reconstruction symbolizes Trump's ambitions, aligns with several key developments from the provided sources.

Trump's submissive stance toward Israel is reflected in his unprecedented coordination with Israel in joint military efforts ("first American leader to embrace fighting a full-fledged, joint war" ). This has deepened U.S.-Israel ties, even as some analysts note that Netanyahu faces "extremely hard decisions" on Palestinian and West Bank issues . The Gaza reconstruction projects, described as including futuristic skyscrapers, solar farms, and infrastructure like a seaport, support the idea of Trump's vision for Gaza City (e.g., "Mar-a-Lago East"). However, these plans depend on ending Gaza's blockade and economic reforms.

Globally, U.S. foreign policy under Trump has intensified tensions. Geopolitical risks are rising, with conflicts in Ukraine, strained ties with China, and new pressure points like Greenland. The "economic shock-waves" mentioned by the user align with sources highlighting how defense spending and resource contests (e.g., Arctic resources) drive global instability. While full-scale "World War III" is not explicitly stated in the sources, the text notes that geopolitical shifts have made markets volatile and increased worldwide conflict risks.

Trump's fixation on Gaza's reconstruction and his perceived subordination to Israel are reinforced by sources describing Israel as a "Trumpian vassal," with U.S. symbols (e.g., flags) underscoring dependency. The user's metaphor of a "dog collar" labeled "Gaza" mirrors how the U.S. is tied to regional projects, even as broader alliances and global stability are strained.

While the personal dynamics (e.g., Trump's ego-driven loyalty or humiliation) are framed metaphorically, sources indicate tangible outcomes: heightened U.S.-led wars , Gaza infrastructure plans [5-8], and global tensions [9-12]. The narrative of a "cuckolded lover" lacks direct citation but reflects the asymmetric alliance dynamics described in these texts.
   
https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2026/04/07/negative-views-of-israel-netanyahu-continue-to-rise-among-americans-especially-young-people/
https://carnegieendowment.org/emissary/2025/11/us-israel-relations-trump-netanyahu-gaza-ceasefire-shift
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/13/us/politics/trumps-war-alliance-with-israel-is-reshaping-the-middle-east-but-it-carries-risks.html
https://www.jpost.com/opinion/article-893624
https://theconversation.com/what-will-a-rebuilt-gaza-look-like-the-competing-visions-for-the-strips-future-274591
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy7mmpljze7o
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/gaza-from-master-plan-to-peace-plan/
https://www.policycenter.ma/publications/implementing-gaza-reconstruction-and-development-program
https://www.cfr.org/reports/conflicts-watch-2026
https://www.stimson.org/2026/testing-assumptions-about-us-foreign-policy-in-2026/
https://www.aberdeenplc.com/en-gb/news-and-insights/january-2026-macro-outlook-geopolitical-risks-and-global-market-implications
https://research-center.amundi.com/article/geopolitics-power-policy

It turns out the rhyme is accurate.

The United States of Israel.

Quote from: TDoS on Apr 23, 2026, 03:25 PMHave any recent global population figures showing significant reductions?

Sure.

Japan, China, Russia, Italy, Greece, S. Korea



Next year looking a lot worse.

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Quote from: K-Dog on Apr 05, 2026, 12:17 PMWe could make a good movie about this, but the reality is we are now experiencing the collapse of complex civilization.

Except for the collapse part anyway. Have any recent global population figures showing significant reductions? Hell, the Great Chinese famine doesn't even qualify as enough of a population decline to trigger the collapse that you and RE pretend has been happening for years now, if not decades.

Quote from: K-Dog on Apr 23, 2026, 12:43 PMDr. Michael Parenti demonstrated that fascism was and is actually very rational. It very rationally serves the interests of capital.

On an Economic level, Fascism & Capitalism are virtually identical.  Fascism just adds ideological and sociological elements like Nationalism, Racism, Eugenics, Militarism, Police State, etc.  Capitalism is rational too, it's just not a very equitable system and incredibly wasteful of resources.

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