A USAF KC-135 refueling aircraft has crashed in Iraq. There were 6 servicemembers onboard. The DOD is saying that this was not enemy action, but the DOD is not a credible source and frequently lies. www.centcom.mil/MEDIA/PRESS-...

The problem is that your thinking is constrained by earth's gravity. Elon Musk's SpaceX is perfectly positioned for orbital crude oil logistics. In this essay I will explain how Falcon Heavy and Starship can leverage synergies between orbital AI and

The same regime is still in power in Iran. They have a very strong medium and long term goal: deter the US from ever doing this again. But if there are no consequences for Americans, why would America not do this again? Only if Iran can cause economic and political pain in America can they deter.

America hasn't fought a war vs. a peer since WWII. Our wars between WWII and today, even the ones we lost, were against weaker opponents. The American public is war-weary, but also feels entitled to easily winning wars. We are unprepared to fight China, yet we have the hubris to do it anyway.

If voters don't care about the Democratic party's sound economic policies and legislation, fuck it. Just do a shitposting campaign: - everyone will become trans - we will genocide the cost of living - Elon Musk will be forced to dig a subterranean Israel-size nation state under Israel for Palestine

Romania is in NATO and NATO is woke and DEI. Hegseth should have the balls to personally conduct all logistics himself. He can bring supplies over to the middle east in a little row boat.

If these cargo ships had just looked at oil futures they would have known that the strait is open. Instead, they are doing dumb closed-strait things like getting hit by Iranian drones.

So you're advocating that we murder all old people to get rid of cancer huh?

Announced by French President Emmanuel Macron on the 9th of March, 10 additional French warships are being pledged to the Middle Eastern theater amidst the ongoing war with Iran 🇫🇷 www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...

Lol

@mercoglianos.bsky.social You are an expert shipping expert with accurate information. Please answer simply: is the strait of hormuz open? Check your work and please do not make any mistakes, otherwise my wife will divorce me and my kids will downvote me.

What happens if Trump drops a nuke on Iran... You don't think he wants to? He's a narcissistic sadist untethered from reality with delusions of grandeur. "The military" would just refuse? The same military infested with and led by Crusader Christians eager to bring on the End Times?

Someone is spoofing ships to make it look like they are entering Hormuz Strait from Indian ocean. This is false. Ships do not move like this. Zoomed out version from Marinetraffic. Zoom in version above^

On Earth 2, the PLAN is steaming towards the Gulf. Iran will allow oil to pass the strait to China if the PLAN helps sink the US fleet.

That story of how he joined a dad and his son on the tee (without asking, of course), hit his ball on the water, then drove his stupid little golf cart up to the green and said that the kid's (very good) shot was actually his ball, man, like, who DOES that, who THINKS of that

if these stupid ship captains would just check the oil futures they'd know the strait is open. but nooooo, they won't go through the strait even though it's open.

Yeah um. No they aren't.

The leader of the free world comes to the aid of those in need

man these crude oil swings are way too volatile for me. I think I'll go trade something stable and predictable instead, like shitcoins and penny stocks.

GOOD NEWS MAGA PATRIOTS: CRUDE OIL DOWN $5 IN LAST 5 MINUTES!! TRUMP GIVE GOOD BIG OIL PRICE DROP!!

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I'm genuinely worried for the sanity of my bluesky friends if, in a couple of days, the war ends and there's a deal and the strait opens and oil prices come back down and the stock market hits new all-time highs

cuba invasion to distract from iran invasion. sure yeah why not.

It's wild how there are at least 20-30 people in the Trump administration who are each,, somehow, the most contemptible person you've ever seen in your life. Just an M.C. Escher staircase of loathsomeness.

Frank Wilhoit: “Conservatism consists of exactly one proposition …There must be in-groups whom the law protects but does not bind, alongside out-groups whom the law binds but does not protect.” @polphilpod.bsky.social has a different definition that is equally thought-provoking and worth your time.

Iran is in Asia. Everybody knows you never do a land war in Asia.

Are we ready to have this conversation yet or is this too stimulating to the amygdala?

On the one hand, Republicans responding to polls seem to be in favor of the Iran war. But on the other, far-right MAGA forums have to constantly ban people for expressing disappointment with Trump. Part of the reason R voters seem in lockstep is because thought compliance is enforced from above.

Remember folks: Trump tried to kill his last VP after he lost the 2020 election. Trump is not governing like he ever expects to leave. Trump's people are not acting like they will ever face consequences. We will have to prove them wrong. Nobody is coming to save us.

If you want a reminder of how American Presidents used to speak, there are three of them speaking at Rev. Jackson's funeral right now: www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqxg...

Should Democrats be allowed to blot out the sun? No: 96% Yes: 3% Unsure: 1% Do you support Trump blotting out the sun? Pre-blotting: No: 59% Yes: 22% Unsure: 19% Post-blotting: No: 54% Yes: 43% Unsure: 3%

Let’s talk about Graham Platner’s Big Lie, finally. In 2009, at the height of the Gulf War, the Marines barred him from active duty. Platner claims it was his forearm tattoos. But his one forbidden tattoo was the Nazi symbol on his chest. He knew - and he left the Marines rather than give it up. 1/

Once again. I am told that there is a difference between Fetterman and a MAGA Republican. But lately, all I see if Fetterman proclaiming how proud he is to vote with Republicans and how not-with-the-Dems he is. Hopefully we won't vote in another Fetterman. :-)

Trump was ineligible to be president after inciting an insurection on Jan 6 and engaging in High Treason. Therefore, Trump's 2nd term was invalid, and all actions he took were invalid, including the pardons. Trump and all his goons can now be charged with Treason. The 7-6 Liberal SC agrees.

The SSN force is interesting because they aren't visible and they almost never do anything. Most Americans probably think about aircraft carriers or fighter jets when they think of American military power. Yet, the SSN force is the most potent sea denial tool in the arsenal.

I can tell you what the DOD has been buying, but I can't tell you why they don't seem to be using them. Sgt. Stout M-LIDS L-MADIS IFPC The DOD has programs for C-UAS capabilities. Some of these have already been fielded by the hundreds. Why haven't we seen videos of these systems in action?

This is a reasonable north star for political progress in the US. Like, I why are so many non-Americans following me? Oh right, because America might bomb your nation with orbital special-operations tariffs or some bullshit and so you need to know what's happening in the TX-09 Congresional race.

The US military does something technically impressive and then Hegseth makes it seem fucking CRINGE, every single time.

I get criticized for slandering Fetterman as a MAGA Republican, but he was the only Democrat to vote with the Republicans to stop the War Powers resolution. I mean, all he talks about is how not-with-the-Democrats he is about everything. apnews.com/article/iran...

I've worked with/for a lot of very wealthy people. I haven't liked any of them, not a single one. They're all obsessed with getting richer and they don't give a fuck about anyone or anything else.

Confirmed the AN/FPS-132 phased array radar in Qatar was damaged by Iran, thanks to an incredible image from our friends @planet.com Debris from the damaged face has fallen on the roof of the main building and there is water runoff from the firefighting effort

According to yougov, Republican voters are falling in line. 37% of US adults support the war now, up from 33% on Feb. 28 76% of Republicans support the war now, up from 68% on Feb. 28 Remember folks, Republican voters are not individual loci of consciousness; they believe as they are instructed.

NEW YouGov poll: Abolishing ICE is now at a *record high* level of support in the United States 50% support 39% oppose Independents are now +17 on abolishing ICE Moderates +6 23% of Republicans now support abolishing ICE

to continue existing as a society we must expropriate every billionaire's fortune and nationalize every big tech company, nothing less can work

Whom'st among us hasn't been a little nazi every now and then?

Personally I think it should be illegal to knowingly spread confirmed lies and misinformation in media and social media. You shouldn't be able to lie about elections being stolen without any evidence, for example. You shouldn't be able to spread anti-vax lies that get people killed.

bruh

"mom can we get a MAGA Republican?" "no sweetie we have MAGA Republicans at home." MAGA Republican at home:

Some people refuse to acknowledge what is right under their noses. The truth will not stay hidden for long.

man, sometimes it's all just too much...