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Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill

Greenland issues ‘strong warning’ as Trump-linked oil firm prepares to drill


Via: hallux  •  World News  •  13 Comments  •  3 months ago

Robotaxis and A.I. Marxism

Robotaxis and A.I. Marxism


Via: hallux  •  World News  •  8 Comments  •  4 months ago

An Iran War Winner: China’s Green Industrial Complex

An Iran War Winner: China’s Green Industrial Complex


Via: hallux  •  World News  •  20 Comments  •  7 months ago

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane collides with vehicle at New York's LaGuardia Airport


Via: hallux  •  World News  •  8 Comments  •  8 months ago

No, America is Not Respected

No, America is Not Respected


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  40 Comments  •  8 months ago

I don't pretend to be an expert on Europe. I follow French media fairly closely, of course, and the UK somewhat... but I know very little about what's going on in most of the EU.  French TV...
There Is No U.S. Plan on Iran

There Is No U.S. Plan on Iran


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  3 Comments  •  8 months ago

Has anyone understood why we are doing this? Has anyone understood when the objectives (whatever they are) will be accomplished? Does anyone understand how this war will end?
Canadian Indian Status Cards Not Accepted At U.S. Border Crossings

Canadian Indian Status Cards Not Accepted At U.S. Border Crossings


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  50 Comments  •  9 months ago

Understanding the Power of Revealed Preferences in Gov't Spending Why the claim that "Washington's spending is out-of-control!" is nonsense. Jared Bernstein History Shows How...
Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties

Norway police investigate former PM Jagland over Epstein ties


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  8 Comments  •  9 months ago

Warriors Come Out To Play-ay. Tabs, Fri., Feb. 6, 2026 Morning news roundup and things to read! Rebecca Schoenkopf February 5, 2026 The past two days have seen a growing...
Trump can’t evict China from Latin America

Trump can’t evict China from Latin America


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  15 Comments  •  9 months ago

Sad Sack Ed Martin Booted From DOJ For Failing To Crush Fuhrer's Enemies Ed, we barely knew ye, thank God. Gary Legum King Charles Cancels US Visit and Will Send Andrew...
The World Files for Economic Divorce from America

The World Files for Economic Divorce from America


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  3 Comments  •  9 months ago

Sad Sack Ed Martin Booted From DOJ For Failing To Crush Fuhrer's Enemies Ed, we barely knew ye, thank God. Gary Legum King Charles Cancels US Visit and Will Send Andrew...
US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years

US dollar sinks to its lowest level in four years


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  12 Comments  •  9 months ago

sewer clown smackdown! ICE Barbie and Nosferatu blame each other for Minneapolis mess and Donny gives another batshit speech by Jeff Tiedrich Minnesota is the Beginning of an American...
Jim Chalmers says Canadian PM's 'stunning' denunciation of Trump is being widely discussed in Australian government | Australian foreign policy | The Guardian

Jim Chalmers says Canadian PM's 'stunning' denunciation of Trump is being widely discussed in Australian government | Australian foreign policy | The Guardian


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  14 Comments  •  10 months ago

Trump 0, Europe 1 - Paul Krugman

Trump 0, Europe 1 - Paul Krugman


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  1 Comments  •  10 months ago

January 19, 2026 - Note from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre

January 19, 2026 - Note from U.S. President Donald J. Trump to Norway Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  5 Comments  •  10 months ago

Here are some good recent articles on ICE/DHS/BP/FBI crimes committed in the Trump Administration's ongoing campaign to terrorize the American people into abandonning their rights...and the...
Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head 'from close range' | Iran | The Guardian

Iranian student killed during protests was shot in head 'from close range' | Iran | The Guardian


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  1 Comments  •  10 months ago

 
America's Bourbon Industry On The Rocks Due To Unforced Error

America's Bourbon Industry On The Rocks Due To Unforced Error


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  30 Comments  •  10 months ago

WHY????????? Trump shot his mouth off, and now an iconic brand - and thousands of jobs - are disappearing. WHY???????
Venezuela, the Mad King, and Cheap Crude Oil

Venezuela, the Mad King, and Cheap Crude Oil


By: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  13 Comments  •  10 months ago

This appears to me to be pure Trumpian narcissism: he must topple a dictator, he must build a nation, he must ....
Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial

Why Israel's recognition of Somaliland as an independent state is controversial


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  7 Comments  •  10 months ago

So... we have a functionning country, Somaliland, that no one recognizes. Everyone legally considers that part of the world to be part of Somalia, the architype of a failed state. Then we...
New Trump doctrine identifies 'weak' Europe's problem: not enough racism

New Trump doctrine identifies 'weak' Europe's problem: not enough racism


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  0 Comments  •  11 months ago

"Replacement theory" as US policy. Shameful. There are links in the seed.
China's Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time

China's Trade Surplus Climbs Past $1 Trillion for First Time


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  19 Comments  •  11 months ago

We're applying stupid policies... and we're losing the economic war... that WE started. Every non-MAGA American is aware of this. Even MAGAs are waking up. But the Mad King persists....
Aussie woman slapped with massive fine and could lose driver's licence

Aussie woman slapped with massive fine and could lose driver's licence


Via: freefaller  •  World News  •  22 Comments  •  last year

An Australian woman could lose her driver licence after failing to vote in a local government   election . She shared a photo of a State Penalties Enforcement Registry letter showing she owed...
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died


Via: freefaller  •  World News  •  5 Comments  •  last year

Jane Goodall , the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died. She was 91. The Jane Goodall Institute announced...
Trump is enabling Chinese power

Trump is enabling Chinese power


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  12 Comments  •  last year

What kills me is the stupidity of it all. I know, because we've all been clubbed over our heads with the fact, that personal greed rules America in 2025 deleted [ph] History is written...
‘We’ll determine our defence policy’: Albanese responds to US push for huge rise in spending as Hegseth stokes China fears

‘We’ll determine our defence policy’: Albanese responds to US push for huge rise in spending as Hegseth stokes China fears


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  1 Comments  •  last year

AUKUS?? What the fuck is AUKUS? 
The Staggering Cost of Losing Europe’s Arms Market

The Staggering Cost of Losing Europe’s Arms Market


Via: bob-nelson  •  World News  •  5 Comments  •  last year

This may be a case of "Be careful what you wish for - you may get it and regret it!"
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