But it too was a logical extension of a new global order that the US and other western powers enabled by allowing Israel to carry out its genocide in Gaza. There may be little hope in the near term that Washington will respect international law and change course on providing Israel with political cover and billions of dollars a year in US weapons that enable it to commit new atrocities. But recent history in the Middle East makes clear that war crimes will only get more horrific if the world doesn't act to rein in the perpetrators and enablers.

All War is really just State Sponsored Terrorism, but the Israelis have turned it into an Art Form.  Civilians are no longer "collateral damage" they ARE the target.  Really, the only prior targeting of civilians that matches the scale of Gaza & Lebanon was the vaporization of Hiroshima & Nagasaki by the FSoA at the end of WWII.  Maybe the firebombing of Dresden also.  Sadly, for the most part the world turns a blind eye to this, while the Palestinians are the ones painted as terrorists by the Western Media.  It's beginning to change a little, but how many more innocent children will be blinded and killed by exploding cell phones before it ends?

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"We encourage governments and institutions to draw on the panel's analyses, policy briefs and country-level engagement to strengthen nationally determined contributions, inform sectoral strategies and accelerate implementation of just and orderly energy transitions across different national contexts," André Aranha Corrêa do Lago said.

I am wondering what this Brazileiro Profesor bases his analysis on?

Jannuzzi said there was still time to bring about an energy transition. "Technically, there is no problem. The problem is how to disseminate the information and secure the financing," he said.

No technical problems?  How about the necessary build out of the global electrical grid to handle the load?  How about the financing?  How much will it cost and how will debt saturated economies and consumers pay those costs?

Based partly on the model of the UK's climate change committee, it includes national and sector-level milestones for eliminating fossil fuels in line with scenarios that return global heating to 1.5C by the end of the century.

Last I read on this topic, due to lag time even if all fossil fuel burning were to cease tomorrow, global average temps would continue rising for another 40 years, leaving just 34 years to get it all the way back down to just 1.5C, which it has already exceeded.  That's a mighty ambitious goal, considering all they are doing at the moment is jawboning about it.

I will grant however that if half the population dies off due to lack of fertilizer and the survivors all turn Amish, it might be possible. 😒

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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