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[Ipsi]

Holy fuck

(Posting this here in case its related to ME happenings)

 

[Bojji]

Made up figure. Did Rishi Sunka suddenly change things in favour of Indians when he became PM? Was Suella Braverman more in favour of immigration than others as home secretary? Anti immigration party Reform now recruited her.

I was thinking more about local positions like mayor here. When they can do a lot of stuff and most people won't be aware. And it's not like when this is exposed left wing will ever criticize it: "it's a good thing", "it's fighting against racism" etc.

Prime minister is under way more scrutiny than some local mayor.

 

[adamsapple]

Uh, anyone know why?

I'm assuming it's because of this post.

 

[Ipsi]

Holy fuck

(Posting this here in case its related to ME happenings)

 

[NT80]

I was thinking more about local positions like mayor here. When they can do a lot of stuff and most people won't be aware. And it's not like when this is exposed left wing will ever criticize it: "it's a good thing", "it's fighting against racism" etc.

Prime minister is under way more scrutiny than some local mayor.

I'm just saying it's not always the case with any kind of minority holding a position of power. I don't want to derail the topic further though.

 

[Gp1]

The armada didn't include any minesweepers? FFS.

I believe that's one of the jobs of the LCS and a handful of mine countermeasures ships with a homeport in Japan

But for the UK, you could ask Sandy Sandilands.

 

[Lord Panda]

God, he's something else.

At this point you'd think the US, Israel, and the Gulf states would have Iran's coastline effectively locked down - and that anything moving without their say-so would be dealt with quick smart.

 

[EviLore]

 

[kittoo]

Holy fuck

(Posting this here in case its related to ME happenings)

Man what an absolutely horrible way to go.

 

[DeepEnigma]

 

[Fenix34]

turn English voice over

Meanwhile putin might preparing invasion In Latvia, Estonia

The Russian government has approved a new bill that will allow the use of the Russian army abroad to protect Russian citizens in the event of their arrest or prosecution by international courts. The document was drafted by the Ministry of Defense, Interfax reported, citing a source

https://ngs.ru/text/world/2026/03/11/76304682/

 

[LyricalShrike]

turn English voice over

Meanwhile putin might preparing invasion In Latvia, Estonia

The Russian government has approved a new bill that will allow the use of the Russian army abroad to protect Russian citizens in the event of their arrest or prosecution by international courts. The document was drafted by the Ministry of Defense, Interfax reported, citing a source

https://ngs.ru/text/world/2026/03/11/76304682/

He was doing that already without a law. Legality is irrelevant if Putin wants something since he can draft any law he pleases.

 

[adamsapple]

 

[Vestal]

I think everyone should be bracing for this. There is no other way to achieve the objectives they have set forth. Be it regime change or control of the nuclear material.

 

[EviLore]

 

[ReBurn]

Funny way to spell terrorist

 

[Gp1]

It looks like the market overextended his benevolence today...

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-navy-tells-shipping-industry-hormuz-escorts-not-possible-now-2026-03-10/

The U.S. Navy has refused near-daily requests from the shipping industry for military escorts through the Strait of Hormuz since the start of the war on Iran, saying the risk of attacks is too high for now, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The ‌Navy's assessments spell continued disruption to Middle East oil exports and reflect a divergence from President Donald Trump's statements that the U.S. is prepared to provide naval escorts whenever needed to restart regular shipments along the key waterway.

 

[Vestal]

Funny way to spell terrorist

Isn't it a bit of semantics though given the rest of the caption? It tells you he is a terrorist given the description of his actions.

 

[ReBurn]

Isn't it a bit of semantics though given the rest of the caption? It tells you he is a terrorist given the description of his actions.

No, I don't think it's semantics. Hurtling explosive devices isn't activism. It's media trying to diminish the gruesome motives of these people.

 

[Vestal]

No, I don't think it's semantics. Hurtling explosive devices isn't activism. It's media trying to diminish the gruesome motives of these people.

I mean I read it and I inferred the guy is sick because of what his actions are not because of some label the media gave him..

 

[Pagusas]

God, he's something else.

At this point you'd think the US, Israel, and the Gulf states would have Iran's coastline effectively locked down - and that anything moving without their say-so would be dealt with quick smart.

the Strait is over 100 miles long and at times 60 miles wide. There are not enough air craft in the world to monitor that much space 24/7 with 100% coverage to catch and stop deployments by very small boats. And you have to imagine Iran has been preparing to do this for a long time.

 

[Hero of Spielberg]

It's funny I was listening to the local radio here in Australia where (like in most places) we've numerous pro-Palestinian protests which inevitably clash with police.

The hosts were discussing 'police brutality' and one said, 'yeah, like the heavy handed tactics used on the peaceful rioters' ... I thought 'peaceful rioters, huh? Freudian slip! '

 

[DrFigs]

It looks like the market overextended his benevolence today...

https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-navy-tells-shipping-industry-hormuz-escorts-not-possible-now-2026-03-10/

https://thehill.com/business/5774913-donald-trump-oil-tankers-strait-hormuz/

"These ships should go through the Strait of Hormuz and show some guts, there's nothing to be afraid of. … They have no Navy, we sunk all their ships," Trump said, according to Fox News's Brian Kilmeade, who recounted the president's remarks during an interview.

https://truthsocial.com/@realDonaldTrump/posts/116166926920657651

If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible. No matter what, the United States will ensure the FREE FLOW of ENERGY to the WORLD.

We love a consistent president. Ships should show some guts and go through the Strait of Hormuz because it's safe. But also the U.S. Navy will begin escorting ships as soon as possible. But also not really, because it's far too dangerous for all that right now.

 

[Toons]

They were pretty quiet until the gas prices went up

....no, they really weren't lmao. Pretty much anyone who would have a problem with this had a problem with this long before the obvious economic fallout that directly affects most everyone living in America manifested themselves.

That they would manifest themselves is one of the reasons why so many had a problem with it, in fact.

That they are now coming to pass tho, means that a lot more who DIDNT have a problem with this now will. And its pretty easy to see why if you've been paying attention for the last several years.

 

[Toons]

I'm getting a bit freaked out now,
My son is in charge of a HIMARS unit (My fault for letting em play Battlefield all those years)now waiting for Deployment to the middle east . Got a 1 month son who he is not going to see for a year and now seeing more Soldiers die every couple of days are worrying his mother and I terribly I hope all this shit ends soon !

Don't ever look at what is happening right now and even begin to think its "your fault".

It isnt.

Wishing your son the best.