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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by Cyber Liberty on Today at 02:30:24 pm »Thanks for the TGIF Toons, Pookie! Have a great weekend, see you Monday!
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National/Breaking News / Re: PETA calls Noem a ‘psychotic loony’ for deadly dog story
« Last post by Free Vulcan on Today at 02:25:07 pm »No, it doesn't. Without knowing all the details, it sounds like a reasoned response after pets were killed. Why were the dogs able to get to the ducks?
I guess I don't see the difference between the pound and the owner doing it.
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Military/Defense News / SMALL OCEAN, BIG HYPE: ARCTIC MYTHS AND REALITIES
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:24:35 pm »SMALL OCEAN, BIG HYPE: ARCTIC MYTHS AND REALITIES
REBECCA PINCUS
MAY 3, 2024
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a short series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water, ranging from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Guinea and the South China Sea.
The Arctic Ocean may be the world’s smallest but it looms large in the imagination. Remote and unique, the Arctic is, for some at least, the most romanticized ocean in the world. It has been fueling legends and ambitions for centuries, and continues to fuel new geopolitical myths today.
Global dynamics, from climate change to the decline of American hegemony and technological revolution, are reshaping the Arctic. Unfortunately, mythmaking about the Arctic continues to distort the narratives available to both public and elite audiences. Heather Exner-Pirot beautifully explains how easy this can be and, as Josh Tallis has written, the phantom of Arctic misgovernance can be used to raise alarm about an unusual gap in Arctic security governance. In reality, though, the Arctic is profoundly normal.
The following is an effort to disassemble the leading myths about the Arctic Ocean and to underscore nuggets of truth underlying the legends. The natural tendency, noted above, for people to process their understanding of the Arctic through the most dramatic filter possible, is not easy to counteract by listing mundane realities. But falling for the hype is not a good way to make policy. Refuting these myths can put the focus back on more mundane, but ultimately more valuable, solutions.
https://warontherocks.com/2024/05/small-ocean-big-hype-arctic-myths-and-realities/
REBECCA PINCUS
MAY 3, 2024
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of a short series examining maritime geography and strategic challenges in specific bodies of water, ranging from the Arctic Ocean to the Gulf of Guinea and the South China Sea.
The Arctic Ocean may be the world’s smallest but it looms large in the imagination. Remote and unique, the Arctic is, for some at least, the most romanticized ocean in the world. It has been fueling legends and ambitions for centuries, and continues to fuel new geopolitical myths today.
Global dynamics, from climate change to the decline of American hegemony and technological revolution, are reshaping the Arctic. Unfortunately, mythmaking about the Arctic continues to distort the narratives available to both public and elite audiences. Heather Exner-Pirot beautifully explains how easy this can be and, as Josh Tallis has written, the phantom of Arctic misgovernance can be used to raise alarm about an unusual gap in Arctic security governance. In reality, though, the Arctic is profoundly normal.
The following is an effort to disassemble the leading myths about the Arctic Ocean and to underscore nuggets of truth underlying the legends. The natural tendency, noted above, for people to process their understanding of the Arctic through the most dramatic filter possible, is not easy to counteract by listing mundane realities. But falling for the hype is not a good way to make policy. Refuting these myths can put the focus back on more mundane, but ultimately more valuable, solutions.
https://warontherocks.com/2024/05/small-ocean-big-hype-arctic-myths-and-realities/
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Editorial/Opinion/Blogs / Bidenite lies, statistics, and reality
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:24:10 pm »May 3, 2024
Bidenite lies, statistics, and reality
By Jack Hellner
Most of the media, Joe Biden, his administration, and other Democrats seem to live in an alternate reality.
We are constantly told that Biden inherited an economic disaster and his great economic policies have turned the economy around—the reality is that he inherited a rapidly growing economy with inflation below two percent, and his policies have decimated the purchasing power of most Americans, resulting in an economic disaster. A huge percentage of Americans are digging into savings, running up credit card debt, and falling behind on their loans, just to pay ordinary bills. Few young people can afford to buy a house in today’s market.
We are told that Biden’s policies have brought inflation under control—the reality suggests that is not true. There is no way that inflation for the poor and middle classes, for necessities like food, energy, utilities, housing, repairs, and insurance is down to around 3% like the regime claims.
We are told that inflation since Biden has been elected is around 20%, but that seems low with food up over 35%, and energy prices, which affect everything, up over 59%. Crude oil is up around 100%, and it is used in over 6,000 products.
more
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/bidenite_lies_statistics_and_reality.html
Bidenite lies, statistics, and reality
By Jack Hellner
Most of the media, Joe Biden, his administration, and other Democrats seem to live in an alternate reality.
We are constantly told that Biden inherited an economic disaster and his great economic policies have turned the economy around—the reality is that he inherited a rapidly growing economy with inflation below two percent, and his policies have decimated the purchasing power of most Americans, resulting in an economic disaster. A huge percentage of Americans are digging into savings, running up credit card debt, and falling behind on their loans, just to pay ordinary bills. Few young people can afford to buy a house in today’s market.
We are told that Biden’s policies have brought inflation under control—the reality suggests that is not true. There is no way that inflation for the poor and middle classes, for necessities like food, energy, utilities, housing, repairs, and insurance is down to around 3% like the regime claims.
We are told that inflation since Biden has been elected is around 20%, but that seems low with food up over 35%, and energy prices, which affect everything, up over 59%. Crude oil is up around 100%, and it is used in over 6,000 products.
more
https://www.americanthinker.com/blog/2024/05/bidenite_lies_statistics_and_reality.html
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Immigration/Border / Biden Administration Expands Obamacare Coverage for ‘Dreamers’
« Last post by mystery-ak on Today at 02:17:57 pm »By James Lynch
May 3, 2024 9:22 AM
The Biden administration announced on Friday morning that it is expanding health-care access for a select group of illegal immigrants brought to the country as children.
Illegal immigrants enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be granted access to health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, according to the White House. DACA members, sometimes referred to as “Dreamers,” will be able to apply for healthcare coverage on healthcare.gov and state level insurance marketplaces beginning in November.
“I’m proud of the contributions of Dreamers to our country and committed to providing Dreamers the support they need to succeed,” President Joe Biden said in a prepared statement. “And that’s why today we are taking this historic step to ensure that DACA recipients have the same access to health care through the Affordable Care Act as their neighbors.”
Biden was vice president when then-president Barack Obama created DACA through executive order over a decade ago. The program gives deportation protections and work visas to illegal immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. An estimated 580,000 people are enrolled in the program. Former president Donald Trump failed to put an end to DACA during his term and the program continues to be fought in court.
more
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-administration-expands-health-care-coverage-for-dreamers/
May 3, 2024 9:22 AM
The Biden administration announced on Friday morning that it is expanding health-care access for a select group of illegal immigrants brought to the country as children.
Illegal immigrants enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will be granted access to health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, according to the White House. DACA members, sometimes referred to as “Dreamers,” will be able to apply for healthcare coverage on healthcare.gov and state level insurance marketplaces beginning in November.
“I’m proud of the contributions of Dreamers to our country and committed to providing Dreamers the support they need to succeed,” President Joe Biden said in a prepared statement. “And that’s why today we are taking this historic step to ensure that DACA recipients have the same access to health care through the Affordable Care Act as their neighbors.”
Biden was vice president when then-president Barack Obama created DACA through executive order over a decade ago. The program gives deportation protections and work visas to illegal immigrants who were brought to the U.S. as children. An estimated 580,000 people are enrolled in the program. Former president Donald Trump failed to put an end to DACA during his term and the program continues to be fought in court.
more
https://www.nationalreview.com/news/biden-administration-expands-health-care-coverage-for-dreamers/
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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by pookie18 on Today at 02:17:21 pm »Ciao Pookie, thanks for ending the week with some laughs!
Mornin' & you're welcome, as always, Jimino!
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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by pookie18 on Today at 02:16:46 pm »Freaky Friday friendly thanks, Pookie! Enjoy your weekend in Paris, Moscow, Brussels... or some other American city with that name! ;D (yes, they all exist)
Ugh. Seems we have an announcement from our pretend-President:
EDIT: Just think, Pookie! If someone inserted the above words into FJB's TelePrompTer, he would say it! ;D
My pleasure & thanks, Scott! (only after he said pause, of course)
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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by Jimino on Today at 02:14:19 pm »Ciao Pookie, thanks for ending the week with some laughs!
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Pookie's Toons / Re: Today's Toons 5/3/24
« Last post by pookie18 on Today at 02:13:35 pm »Thanks, Pookie. Have a lovely weekend.
You're welcome & the same to you, Polly Ticks!
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Military/Defense News / Air Force Arms Classic B-52 With Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Cruise Missile
« Last post by rangerrebew on Today at 02:12:52 pm »Air Force Arms Classic B-52 With Nuclear-Capable Long-Range Standoff Cruise Missile
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 4, 2024
By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile.
The service is seeking industry partners to “integrate” the LRSO onto the platform, something which will invariably introduce new concepts of operation for the B-52. The idea with the weapon is of course to afford commanders an opportunity to destroy enemy targets at much longer “stand-off” ranges to avoid advanced air defenses and prevent manned aircraft from being at risk. In the event that advanced enemy air defenses or other combat developments prevent stealth bombers and fighters from operating in a “stand-in” capability in closer proximity to an enemy, the LRSO can offer new air-attack options.
LRSO controversy
The LRSO is also nuclear capable, a factor which has been the subject of considerable debate. The primary concern, as articulated by members of Congress, is that the introduction of such a weapon might “lower-the-threshold” to nuclear war, making it more likely. Yet another concern is that as a “dual-capable” conventional and nuclear weapon, there is a potential risk that an adversary might mistake a conventional LRSO attack for a nuclear strike and respond with nuclear weapons. Proponents, such Pentagon, Air Force and industry weapons developers, supported by a majority of lawmakers, is that commanders need a wide range of options with which to ensure and strengthen strategic deterrence, meaning that the presence of the LRSO is much more likely to “prevent” a nuclear exchange. This view has prevailed thus far, given that the Air Force’s 2024 budget requested funds for the purchase of as many as 1,000 LRSO weapons.
https://warriormaven.com/air/air-force-arms-classic-b-52-with-nuclear-capable-long-range-standoff-cruise-missile
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile
KRIS OSBORN, WARRIOR MAVEN - CENTER FOR MILITARY MODERNIZATIONAPR 4, 2024
By Kris Osborn, President, Center for Military Modernization
The US Air Force is arming its classic B-52 bomber with the cutting-edge, paradigm changing, nuclear capable Long-Range-Standoff (LRSO) weapon cruise missile.
The service is seeking industry partners to “integrate” the LRSO onto the platform, something which will invariably introduce new concepts of operation for the B-52. The idea with the weapon is of course to afford commanders an opportunity to destroy enemy targets at much longer “stand-off” ranges to avoid advanced air defenses and prevent manned aircraft from being at risk. In the event that advanced enemy air defenses or other combat developments prevent stealth bombers and fighters from operating in a “stand-in” capability in closer proximity to an enemy, the LRSO can offer new air-attack options.
LRSO controversy
The LRSO is also nuclear capable, a factor which has been the subject of considerable debate. The primary concern, as articulated by members of Congress, is that the introduction of such a weapon might “lower-the-threshold” to nuclear war, making it more likely. Yet another concern is that as a “dual-capable” conventional and nuclear weapon, there is a potential risk that an adversary might mistake a conventional LRSO attack for a nuclear strike and respond with nuclear weapons. Proponents, such Pentagon, Air Force and industry weapons developers, supported by a majority of lawmakers, is that commanders need a wide range of options with which to ensure and strengthen strategic deterrence, meaning that the presence of the LRSO is much more likely to “prevent” a nuclear exchange. This view has prevailed thus far, given that the Air Force’s 2024 budget requested funds for the purchase of as many as 1,000 LRSO weapons.
https://warriormaven.com/air/air-force-arms-classic-b-52-with-nuclear-capable-long-range-standoff-cruise-missile
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