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Multiple Russian Submarines Moving in 'Strange Routes,' U.K. Says
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 1 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“British Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said the U.K. had been tracking Russian submarines "in the North Atlantic and in the Irish Sea and in the...”
A real threat? The British playing up AUKUS to spend more on its own navy? The US Navy bolstering its $200 billion budget request for 16 more submarines? Governments don't release secret information unless it serves their own purpose. And that ulterior purpose usually involves a lot of money.
Ukraine could be looking at another Maidan
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 7 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“After the war, there will be high expectations, but it will be a perilous and difficult slog for Ukraine to rebuild and reform.”
How'd this slip past the censors? We're supposed to ignore Ukraine when talking about the Ukrainian war.
A Cost-Effective Solution to Climate Change: Burying Biomass in Dry Landfills
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 4 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“Storing biomass in dry landfills by salting and burying it can economically preserve greenhouse gases for thousands of years.”
The proposed approach is too low-tech to attract attention. No one wants to acknowledge that natural processes can be a solution. And it would be solar powered, to boot.
Air National Guardsman arrested in Pentagon document leak investigation
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 16 Comments • 1 Like • last year
“Jack Teixeira, 21, was arrested in the leak of a trove of U.S. classified documents tied to the war in Ukraine and U.S. spying efforts.”
USA Today is in deep, deep trouble now. Do -- not -- mention -- Chelsea Manning. Chelsea Manning was the leaker pardoned by Barack Obama.
What would a win in Ukraine really look like?
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 4 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“The patterns of Russian behavior suggest that Putin may never leave Ukraine fully alone.”
Yet another article that ignores Ukraine to only talk about Russia. Yes, the United States has been fighting Russia for nearly 80 years. Russia has been a reliable justification for US defense budgets and diplomatic initiatives. After spending trillions of dollars to defeat Russia over the...
Biden's digital strategy: an army of influencers
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 12 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“The move aims to boost Biden's standing among young voters who are crucial to Democrats.”
Bud Light Biden is recruiting a meme squad. The 2024 election should be meme-orable. Of course, having the autocratic ability to censor social media might help, too. Looks like the FBI is going to be busy.
Biden ends COVID national emergency after Congress acts
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 3 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“The U.S. national emergency to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic has ended.”
In a blow to autocrats, Biden was forced to end the COVID national emergency. Congress is also attempting to end the authorizations to use military force which will be a devastating blow to autocrats.
Harris announces $1.7B in grants for more than 600 community lenders
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 7 Comments • 3 Likes • last year
“Vice President Harris on Monday announced $1.7 billion in grants for more than 600 community lenders to support small businesses, entrepreneurs,...”
The Biden administration is gifting public money directly to banks? This $1.7 billion in grants (of all things) will saddle these communities with about $25 billion in debt (including interest). How is this a good thing?
Sexually transmitted infections continue to rise, CDC says
Via: Nerm_L • News Viners • 5 Comments • 2 Likes • last year
“Sexually transmitted infections hit a record high in 2021, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.”
Kind of explains why abortion has become a necessity.