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#31
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 21, 2026, 11:29 AM

ALJAZEERA.COM2026-03-20

Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in message

Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has released a message for the Persian New Year saying that Iran’s unity had defeated the enemy.



NEWARAB.COM2026-03-20

Iran's Khamenei says enemy 'defeated' in defiant message

He described the current war against Israel and the United States as the third war that the Islamic republic has experienced over the last 12 months.



RUDAW.NET2026-03-20

Iran's new supreme leader says enemy 'defeated' in Newroz message

Iran’s new supreme leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, declared on Friday that the Islamic republic is prevailing over its adversaries, claiming it has delivered a “dizzying blow” in the ongoing conflict with the United States and Israel.


When this is all over Americans will not get what they deserve.  Iranians are too civilized for that.


PARSTODAY.IR2026-03-20

New York Mayor: I oppose US-Israeli military invasion against Iran

"Happy Nowruz to all Iranian-Americans who consider New York City their home! The first Muslim mayor of New York added: 'Nowruz is usually a time full of good feelings, but this year is different. I remain opposed to the military invasion of the US and Israel, and I wish many happy moments for all Iranians who cherish this special holiday.'"


Nowruz, what is it?


THECONVERSATION.COM2026-03-19

What is Nowruz, the Iranian new year?

Share article  Print article  Nowruz (meaning “new day” in the Persian language) is the Iranian, or Persian, festival celebrating the coming of spring – and the regeneration it brings. It is the first day of the year in the Iranian solar calendar (which began in 1079), marking the exact moment of the spring equinox.



NILEPOST.CO.UG2026-03-20

Iran’s Khamenei says enemy ‘defeated’ in written Nowruz message

In a statement read on Iranian television on Friday, Khamenei praised the steadfastness of the Iranian people marking Nowruz, which he said ushered in ‌the year of a “resistance economy under national unity and national security”.
#32
Racism / Genocide
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 21, 2026, 12:24 AM

MIDDLEEASTEYE.NET2026-03-12

Israeli settlers in West Bank use cover of Iran war to attack and murder Palestinians

At least six Palestinians have been killed in the past week alone, as activists report unprecedented violence.
#33
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 11:58 PM

NDTV.COM2026-03-21

War Expands To New Theatre? Iran Fires Missiles At Indian Ocean US-UK Base

The base sits roughly 4,000 km from Iranian territory, a range that would represent a substantial leap beyond what Tehran was previously believed capable of. It means Iran will be able to target bases in Europe.
#34
Crazy times / The madman
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 08:01 PM
It's all in the family.  But not yours.  Here Jared and Ivanka take a friendly stroll with bonesaw.


FINANCE.SENATE.GOV2026-03-19

Wyden, Garcia Investigate Kushner Raising Billions from Middle East Governments While Negotiating U.S. Foreign Policy

Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Ranking Member Robert Garcia (CA-42) demanded answers today from the White House following reports that Jared Kushner has been soliciting billions of dollars from Middle Eastern state sovereign wealth funds for his private equity firm, Affinity Partners, while simultaneously co-leading the Trump Administration’s negotiations in the Middle East.


The Saudi's pay, and buy a war.


THEDAILYBEAST.COM2026-03-21

Trump’s Son-in-Law Accused of Grifting at U.S. Peace Talks

A congressional probe has been launched into claims that Jared Kushner sought to raise billions while serving as Trump’s envoy.



COMMONDREAMS.ORG2026-03-16

After Helping Convince Trump to Attack Iran, Kushner Solicits Billions for His Private Equity Firm

While US servicemembers die in another forever war in the Middle East, Donald Trump’s ‘peace envoy’ is raising money for his private equity firm,”


Burn the world to be rich.  Not something I want to do.  Jared does not feel that way.
#35
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 07:17 PM
QuoteOfficial source?

Get real, if the trim on one of those flying bricks isn't perfect they are going down.  But no, there are no 'official sources' that can be respected.  All official sources are now kissing Trump ass.  Or have you not been paying attention.  In today's world mainstream media pays to play, and they all stay in line. 

And seriously, a 12 year old can figure out that you are not going to talk about damage to a plane if you do not have to in a time of war.  In particular nothing is going to be said by this administration which is everything but transparent if they do not have to say anything, and it they do have to talk they will lie.  If the plane landed there was nothing to admit.  No reason to say a damn word.  Probably treasonous to do so if you are wearing a U.S. uniform anyway. 


So back to school with you if you think it landed.  And in a week or two there won't be any reason to 'reverse themselves'.  The lie becomes real. 

Trump is not going to be able to spin this clusterfuck into a triumphant win unless he lies.  Trump's ass depends on convincing your ass that this senseless mayhem is justified.  And because it is not justified by any law of man or god, the only way is to turn his rampant aggression into a glorious unprecedented win.  To make his shit smell like 4th of July bar-b-q to a starving man.




PARSTODAY.IR2026-03-20

Qalibaf: F-35 trike was a moment new order collapsed

The F-35 was not just a fighter jet, but a statue of the US military's invincibility and arrogance. A theological symbol that was claimed to be unseen by any eye and superior to all powers; but 'Yadollah fawqa aydihim' (The Hand of God is above their hands)."


As this war spirals out of control never has Trump had more reason to lie.  And as Trump is incapable of telling the Truth, you do not need a brain or a weatherman to see which way the wind blows.  Unless you have a penchant for tripping over the obvious.


"It became necessary to destroy the town to save it," a United States major said today.

QuoteThe most acute oxymoron of humanitarian bombardment lies rather in the superimposition that is manifested in it between the declared intention to defend life and to produce actual death.
#36
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by TDoS - Mar 20, 2026, 07:13 PM
Quote from: K-DogHad the plane actually landed the incident would never have made the news.  At all.  The plane crashed, and the Department of War made truth it's first casualty.  As evidenced by unrealistic casualty reports.

SO...CNN lies like..say...folks all over the internet? Or we don't believe CNN because the report comes from an official source?

https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/politics/f-35-damage-iran-war

QuoteCapt. Tim Hawkins, a spokesperson for US Central Command, said the fifth-generation stealth jet was "flying a combat mission over Iran" when it was forced to make an emergency landing. Hawkins said the aircraft landed safely and the incident is under investigation.

"The aircraft landed safely, and the pilot is in stable condition," Hawkins added. "This incident is under investigation."

You figure in a week or two after the initial shock of a single aircraft being hit by Iranian fire....folks won't notice when they reverse themselves?
#37
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 06:58 PM

TWZ.COM2026-03-20

USS Boxer The Second Amphibious Assault Ship Now Heading To Middle East (Updated)

With two Amphibious Ready Groups heading to the Middle East, there is increasing speculation that the U.S. will try to seize Iran's strategic Kharg Island.


Where the 'sunk cost' argument becomes literally true.  5,000 Marines can seize a specific objective, like Kharg Island (approx. 8 sq. miles).  But they will not "hold the door open" across the straight. They will be a landing party that becomes a stationary target once they hit the beach. Marines able to watch retaliatory missiles going into Ras Tanura as they wish upon a star.

On Truth Social today (March 20, 2026), Trump claimed the U.S. is "very close to meeting objectives", and that operation Epstein Fury is nearing completion.  Simultaneously, the Pentagon has accelerated the deployment of the 11th MEU (USS Boxer) to join the 31st MEU (USS Tripoli).  Lies lies and more lies is what Trump delivers.
#38
Ecology / Global heating weather
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 06:39 PM

PHYS.ORG2026-03-19

Cyclone Narelle: 'Compact,' dangerous and unusually predictable

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is currently a very dangerous Category 5 storm, sitting off the Far North Queensland Coast some 350 kilometers northeast of Cooktown. Formed in the Coral Sea, Narelle is packing a punch, with sustained winds near the center of 205km per hour and wind gusts to 285km per hour.


NEWS.COM.AU2026-03-21

‘500mm’: Grim forecast, NT braces for cyclone

Tropical Cyclone Narelle is re-intensifying and is set to bring another 24 hours of misery as it makes straight for built up areas.


The Coral Sea recorded its hottest December (2025) and February (2026) on record. These record-breaking sea surface temperatures provided the "high-octane fuel" necessary for Narelle to rapidly intensify to Category 5.
#39
Peak oil / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 06:23 PM

ZEENEWS.INDIA.COM2026-03-20

Iran downs US F-35: First combat hit on most advanced 'Invisible' stealth jet mid-air

This marks the first time Iran has struck a US aircraft in the late February war. Both the US and Israel deploy F-35s in the conflict; each jet costs over $100 million.


Had the plane actually landed the incident would never have made the news.  At all.  The plane crashed, and the Department of War made truth it's first casualty.  As evidenced by unrealistic casualty reports.
#40
American labor / Peak Oil
Last post by K-Dog - Mar 20, 2026, 05:54 PM

PEOPLESPOLICYPROJECT.ORG2026-03-17

A Right to Full-Time Scheduling

A policy for pushing back against the scourge of involuntary part-time jobs.


No way will employers voluntarily relinquish real-time scheduling.