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#81
Trump Fascism / The Tribe of the Chosen
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 15, 2026, 01:48 PM
Italy suspends defense agreement with Israel
Italian prime minister Giorgia Meloni has announced the suspension of Italy’s defense treaty with Israel on the same day she was harshly criticized by President Donald Trump for not assisting the U.S. in its military campaign against Iran.
Italy turns away Middle East-bound US military aircraft from Sicily stopover
U.S. military aircraft heading from the United States to the Middle East have been refused permission to stop off at an air base in Italy.
#82
Trump Fascism / Raw aggresion, Trump war crime...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 15, 2026, 06:49 AM
Israel Begins Construction of New West Bank Settlement
The settlement Ebal, north of Nablus is part of the 'One Million in Samaria' plan, which aims to raise the Jewish population to one million by 2050 creating a 'territorial continuity' in the occupied Palestinian West Bank.
What happened to the people living there. Were they forced to move west to new hunting grounds? Or is this atrocity even more egregious than the American atrocities of 150 years ago.
If they had to move west I hope they can swim.
#83
Quote from: TDoS on Apr 14, 2026, 02:59 PMHave you ever questioned not saving more towards a retirement so as to not be where you are,
No
Quoteor was the fun while younger worth your circumstances now?
My circumstances now are the result of an amputated leg and a broken neck. They have nothing to do with the fun I had when I was young (and middle aged). Without the disabilities, I'd be quite happy living on my SS & Pension. I'd probably be sailing the Sloop JohnB around the Society Islands.
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#84
Quote from: TDoS on Apr 14, 2026, 02:55 PMStage 1 drought conditions already declared locally. Less watering this year. Surcharges on high water usage...but no one has told me what volume of water that is.
Quote from: REYou can use your solar panels to distill the wastewater from your toilet.
Besides using the solar panels to do more important stuff than that, the wife would have no urge.
Quote from: REOr drive your EV to buy bulk 20 gal bottled mineral water.Drought here doesn't mean no water. It means less. The lawn won't be happy.
Quote from: RESince you're one of those high net worth individuals, you could even have cases of Perrier FedExed straight from France. No worries. Yea!
RE
I drink water from the tap. I have arrived at this point in my life, as compared to where I began, by delivering results. For myself, my family, professional results for my employer or client, etc etc. I drink tap water. And drive a 26 year old salvage titled car I bought for $3200 that marks me as an old fuddy duddy (the motorcycle is 30 years old)....as compared to, say, finding myself some coolio matching European imports for the wife and I to preen our net worth status in an obvious way. Perrier....what a riot.
I must have missed your answer to a previous question? Have you ever questioned not saving more towards a retirement so as to not be where you are, or was the fun while younger worth your circumstances now?
#85
Trump Fascism / US-Sanctioned Tanker Linked To...
Last post by RE - Apr 13, 2026, 11:37 PM
US-Sanctioned Tanker Linked To China Tests Trump Blockade With Hormuz Transit
This exit from the Persian Gulf is a second attempt for the carrier in less than 24 hours. Just as the blockade came into effect, Rich Starry was making its way into the narrow waterway near Iran's Qeshm Island and turned back - only to restart its exit just hours later, broadcasting that it has a Chinese owner and crew. This is a safety mechanism frequently used by vessels, but will test US resolve to challenge vessels tied to the world's largest oil importer.
That answers the question of what Trumpolini would do if the boat was protected by the Chinese. TACO TIME! 😛 Xi doesn't even need to send a gunboat to escort the tanker.
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#86
Quote from: TDoS on Apr 13, 2026, 05:41 PMStage 1 drought conditions already declared locally. Less watering this year. Surcharges on high water usage...but no one has told me what volume of water that is.
You can use your solar panels to distill the wastewater from your toilet. Or drive your EV to buy bulk 20 gal bottled mineral water. Since you're one of those high net worth individuals, you could even have cases of Perrier FedExed straight from France. No worries. Yea!
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#87
Stage 1 drought conditions already declared locally. Less watering this year. Surcharges on high water usage...but no one has told me what volume of water that is.
#88
Trump Fascism / Iran Not to Bow to Threats
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 13, 2026, 02:07 PM
Iran Not to Bow to Threats
The language of threats does not work with Iran, Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf said upon arrival from Islamabad talks.
#89
Trump / Iran Condemns Trump’s Insult t...
Last post by K-Dog - Apr 13, 2026, 02:01 PM
Iran Condemns Trump’s Insult to Pope
“His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, I condemn the insult to Your Excellency on behalf of the great nation of Iran, and declare that the desecration of Jesus, the prophet of peace and brotherhood, is not acceptable to any free person. I wish you glory by Allah,”
#90
Trump / Trump faces backlash over AI i...
Last post by RE - Apr 13, 2026, 09:42 AM
Trump faces backlash over AI image of him as Jesus
President Trump is facing a conservative backlash from some of his supporters after posting an image created with AI depicting himself as Jesus healing sick people. The image, posted Sunday on Truth Social, shows him in a religious garb with his hand on a sick man’s head. In the image, he’s surrounded by his followers, an American flag, eagles and the Statue of Liberty, along with other figures in the sky.
Who could ask for more? lol.
RE