Debt Rattle February 27 2026
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February 27, 2026 at 5:54 pm #232440
those darned kids
Participantno cancer data since 2022?
we need an investigation at warp speed!
February 27, 2026 at 5:56 pm #232441those darned kids
ParticipantBIBI / AL-SHARAA ~28
It’s Time We Had a Talk, America®
February 27, 2026 at 5:58 pm #232442those darned kids
ParticipantNEWSOME / “WHY WOULD I NEED ANYBODY ELSE?” ~28
Let’s Be Stupid Together
February 27, 2026 at 6:01 pm #232443those darned kids
Participantperfect!
February 27, 2026 at 6:03 pm #232444those darned kids
ParticipantGUMBY / POKEY ~28
At Least We’re Flexible
February 27, 2026 at 6:09 pm #232448those darned kids
Participantceltic: please desist with the “jxewjab”. these psychos aren’t fussy:
“ZAKA and United Hatzalah volunteer Rabbi Chaim Yankovitz, the late, died suddenly of cardiac arrest at the age of 41”
February 27, 2026 at 7:00 pm #232451D Benton Smith
Participant@ZeroSun
Are the Clintons doing a re-run?
Why not? They’re the most successful husband and wife act since Gracie Allen and George Burns. Hillary is world class in the position of multifaceted Crime Boss with a successful kill rate unmatched by Stalin and as a cover-up artist Bill has no equal. He was proven guilty by confession of committing the offense, and found innocent by the jury! Together they’re proven themselves unstoppable for over 40 years in a highly competitive field of professional psychopathic sociopaths.
It’s unwise to underestimate the adversary, or interrupt them while they’re making a mistake.
February 27, 2026 at 7:11 pm #232452D Benton Smith
ParticipantYou don’t suppose, it was actually an Israeli flag, errr T-shirt, that got flushed down the toilet on the G. Ford?
Since you jumped from the Olympics to the carrier….
I would not be surprised if patriot sailors have done that. [emphasis added]Good one! Now THAT would be an onboard mutiny with the right target, AND a genius talent for symbolic theater. Perfect imagery to serve the cause.
February 27, 2026 at 7:36 pm #232453kultsommer
ParticipantMTG playing with the rewind button.
February 27, 2026 at 7:57 pm #232454zerosum
ParticipantAssembly kit from KIA.
Calling the FP-7 a Ukrainian missile is like assembling an American Stinger from a supplied kit of ready-made components and slapping the Ukrainian coat of arms on it, claiming it’s a unique invention by local craftsmen. British designs, a British name, but Ukrainian flags in the background—these are the standard formula for “victory” for domestic consumers.
February 27, 2026 at 8:00 pm #232455zerosum
Participanthttps://x.com/vick55top/status/2027426137522270483
Flamingo strike on Russia.Enormous cruise missiles with a 6-meter wingspan, a warhead weighing nearly a ton, and a range of 3,000 km attacked regions of Russia, and for the first time since the start of the SMO, they reached the Sverdlovsk region, flying across the entire European part of the Russian Federation.
One cruise missile was destroyed over the Chuvash Republic, the second diverted to the Republic of Tatarstan and was destroyed. Two missiles headed for Yekaterinburg via Bashkortostan. The one heading for Cheboksary diverted to the Mari El Republic and then on to Perm Krai. Two Flamingo cruise missiles were detected over the Udmurt Republic. Another cruise missile was flying from the Volgograd Region toward the Ulyanovsk Region.
Airports in the overflight regions suspended operations. By three o’clock, Flamingo monitoring channels across all regions had gone silent.
Apparently, none of the missiles reached their targets. No one was injured. The debris fell in a forest far from populated areas.
However, the very fact that such a massive attack occurred less than a week after the previous one (in Vokninsk) suggests that their production line hadn’t been destroyed.
“vizioner_rf”I don’t think these missiles were manufactured in Ukraine, but that’s not the point. The point is that Russia waited for Ukraine to launch these strikes with heavy, long-range missiles against Russian territory. No damage, you say? Well, there will be damage; we’ll have to wait a little longer.
February 27, 2026 at 8:05 pm #232456zerosum
ParticipantOpen the link to get the details
https://en.topwar.ru/278581-mvf-utverdil-novyj-kredit-ukraine-s-usloviem-uzhestochenija-nalogovoj-politiki.html
The IMF approved a new loan to Ukraine, conditioned on a tightening of tax policy.February 27, 2026 at 8:14 pm #232457zerosum
ParticipantWHY?!
Zelensky is desperate, constantly, begging for security guarantees from Trump.
February 27, 2026 at 8:16 pm #232458Michael Reid
ParticipantFebruary 27, 2026 at 8:45 pm #232462zerosum
Participantunsecured promises
February 27, 2026
U.S. Middle East Build Up Continues
U.S. preparations for an attack on Iran continue.On Tuesday U.S. embassy staff in Lebanon was told to leave the country.
Additional U.S. tankers and fighter planes have landed in Israel.
Today non-emergency U.S. embassy staff in Israel was told to leave.
China has told its citizens to leave Iran as soon as possible.
Britain has evacuated its embassy staff from Iran.
U.S fighter and tanker airplanes have been removed from bases near Iran.
HoweverNo Notices To AirMan (NOTAMs) have been issued yet to warn of imminent danger around Iran.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expect to visit Israel on Monday.
Thus the guessing of if or when an attack will happen continues.Trump is in Zugzwang:
The administration’s initial assumption appeared straightforward: overwhelming force would compel compliance. Carrier strike groups, long-range bombers, and public warnings may have been meant less as preparation for war than as psychological pressure. Iran, facing sanctions and internal strain, was expected to conclude resistance was futile.
Instead, not surprisingly for anyone with even limited knowledge of Iran and the current situation, Tehran has drawn the opposite lesson.
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Iran’s leadership knows that conceding under pressure will only invite escalation. Does anyone doubt that giving ground now would simply lead to the next demand: missiles, proxies, enrichment, and eventually regime survival itself. America has backed Iran into an existential corner, and in that situation, intimidation loses its power.
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If Trump backs down, critics will (perhaps correctly) say the build up was a bluff. Escalate, and the administration risks entering a conflict that will expose American limits.That is the essence of the zugzwang. Iran does not need to checkmate the United States. It merely needs to keep moving pieces until Washington runs out of viable moves.
Thus Trump’s zugzwang in Iran: TACO or an escalation where all bets are off.
Posted by b on February 27, 2026
February 27, 2026 at 9:06 pm #232463zerosum
ParticipantThe US and Israel burned through their stockpiles of interceptors at an unprecedented rate during last year’s 12-day war, when Iran fired hundreds of missiles at Israel.
What volume of stockpiles of interceptors are there in Cyprus?A: by copilot
The short answer is that no public source provides a confirmed number for how many interceptors (missile-defense rounds) are stockpiled in Cyprus, and the searches you triggered show why: Cyprus is acquiring systems (notably the Barak‑MX), but inventory levels are classified and not disclosed by Israel, Cyprus, the EU, or NATO.
That said, we can map what is known, what is inferable, and what is structurally impossible to know from open sources.What Cyprus has (publicly known)
Cyprus has recently purchased and begun deploying the Barak‑MX air‑defense system from Israel. This is confirmed in multiple sources, including:
– Cyprus Mail (Sept 2025)
– Proto Thema (Dec 2025)
The Barak‑MX is a modular system that can fire three interceptor types:
– Barak‑MRAD (35 km)
– Barak‑LRAD (70 km)
– Barak‑ER (150 km)
Each launcher typically holds 8 missiles, and a battery may include several launchers.
But none of the reporting includes numbers of missiles delivered.Why the stockpile number is not public
Three reasons:
1. Israel never discloses interceptor inventory for export customers
This applies even to close partners. Interceptor counts reveal readiness and vulnerability.
2. Cyprus treats air-defense as a national‑security secrecy zone
Given its proximity to Turkey and the Eastern Mediterranean conflict environment, Cyprus does not publish:
– number of launchers
– number of interceptors
– storage locations
– readiness levels
3. The Barak‑MX deal itself is opaque
The reporting confirms delivery of the system, not the volume of munitions.What can be inferred (carefully)
Based on typical export packages for systems of this class:
– A single battery often arrives with 40–120 interceptors depending on contract size.
– Cyprus is believed to have purchased multiple batteries, but the exact number is not disclosed.
– A realistic range for a small nation’s initial stockpile would be 100–300 interceptors, but this is not confirmed and must be treated as inference, not fact.
No open-source intelligence (OSINT), satellite imagery, or defense‑budget disclosures contradict this, but none confirm it either.Why this matters strategically
Cyprus sits at a crossroads:
– 100 km from Syria
– 200 km from Israel
– Within range of Turkish drones and missiles
– Hosting EU and UK military assets
A modern air‑defense system without a deep interceptor stockpile is effectively symbolic.
A well‑stocked system signals deterrence.
This is why the question matters — but also why the answer is classified.Bottom line
There is no publicly confirmed number of interceptors stockpiled in Cyprus.
What is known:
– Cyprus has received Barak‑MX systems from Israel.
– The number of interceptors is not disclosed by any government or defense source.
– A realistic but unconfirmed range for initial stockpiles is 100–300 missiles.February 27, 2026 at 9:37 pm #232466zerosum
ParticipantLining up and concentrating the ducks.
Following the drawdown from Qatar, Iraq, Bahrain and parts of Syria, the remaining concentration of US forces is now anchored primarily in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but most significantly in Jordan and Israel.
In the event of war, this geographic redistribution would narrow the strategic map. Rather than dispersing Iranian targeting calculations across multiple distant theatres, the focus would likely converge on two closely situated fronts. That proximity would simplify missile concentration and saturation planning from Tehran’s perspective, compressing operational space and increasing the intensity of any initial exchange.
Posted by: michaelj72 | Feb 27 2026 20:13 utc
February 27, 2026 at 9:59 pm #232467those darned kids
Participantit seems asian guy is starting to haunt doc d’s dreams.
February 27, 2026 at 10:07 pm #232468zerosum
ParticipantSharp Escalation in the Middle East
Long-Range Missiles Are Becoming More Dangerous
MS 2026.2.27February 27, 2026 at 10:38 pm #232469Michael Reid
ParticipantFebruary 27, 2026 at 10:42 pm #232470Michael Reid
ParticipantTrump Said Iran Could Strike America Anytime — But His Own Intelligence Disagreed
February 27, 2026 at 10:46 pm #232471Michael Reid
ParticipantGeneva STALLS — Trump Received Iran Strike Briefing While Talks Were Running
February 27, 2026 at 11:40 pm #232474Michael Reid
ParticipantBeijing’s Critical Week: Is Xi Losing Control of the PLA?
February 27, 2026 at 11:49 pm #232475zerosum
ParticipantOff topic.
Here is what I got when I did a search for “T cells boost”T cells can be naturally boosted through diet, exercise, sleep, stress
management, and certain medical therapies, enhancing immune function and disease resistance.Understanding T Cells
T cells, or T lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell central to the adaptive immune system. They originate in the bone marrow and mature in the thymus, where they learn to distinguish between healthy cells and pathogens. T cells identify and attack infected or cancerous cells, with helper T cells coordinating immune responses and cytotoxic T cells directly killing infected cells. A strong T cell population improves immunity, supports immunotherapy success, and helps prevent infections.Lifestyle Strategies
Exercise: Regular moderate exercise mobilizes T cells, increasing their circulation and efficiency in detecting pathogens. Overtraining without rest can temporarily suppress immune function.Sleep: Quality sleep enhances T cell adhesion and cytotoxic activity. Sleep deprivation reduces T cell effectiveness.
Stress Management: Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which suppresses T cell proliferation and function. Mindfulness, meditation, and hobbies can mitigate these effects.
Avoid Harmful Habits: Smoking and excessive alcohol intake impair T cell function and reduce their numbers.
Dietary Approaches
Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins B6, B12, folic acid, thiamine, C, D, and E support T cell maturation, proliferation, and function.Zinc: Essential for T cell development and activation; found in legumes, seeds, nuts, and shellfish.
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Protein: Amino acids from lean meats, poultry, fish, beans, and lentils are necessary for T cell creation and proliferation.Healthy Fats: Omega-3 fatty acids from fatty fish like salmon and sardines support immune function.
Polyphenols: Green tea contains compounds that increase regulatory T cells.
Gut Health: Dietary fiber promotes short-chain fatty acids like butyrate, which regulate T cell differentiation and immune tolerance.
Immunotherapy: Checkpoint inhibitors enhance T cell activity by removing inhibitory signals, allowing T cells to attack cancer cells more effectively.
CAR-T Cell Therapy: Patient T cells are genetically engineered to target specific cancer cells, significantly improving immune response in certain blood cancers.
Regular Monitoring: Tests like CD3 counts help track T cell levels and guide interventions.
Key Takeaways
Boosting T cells involves a holistic approach combining nutrition, lifestyle, and, when necessary, medical interventions. Consuming a nutrient-rich diet, maintaining regular exercise, managing stress, ensuring adequate sleep, and avoiding harmful habits can naturally enhance T cell numbers and function. For individuals with specific health conditions, immunotherapies like CAR-T cells provide targeted ways to strengthen T cell-mediated immunity.February 27, 2026 at 11:55 pm #232476Michael Reid
ParticipantUS Iran Talks Fail; Embassies Evacuated Attack Imminent; Konstaninovka Defence Collapses; UK Crisis
February 27, 2026 at 11:55 pm #232477zerosum
ParticipantDoes congress need to declare war against Iran before Trump Declares “‘Attack”?
February 28, 2026 at 12:08 am #232478Michael Reid
ParticipantThe MOMENTUM of WAR in IRAN /Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis
February 28, 2026 at 12:15 am #232479zerosum
ParticipantIs there a market, trade, sale, buy, for 60% enriched Uranium?
February 28, 2026 at 1:04 am #232480Celticbiker
ParticipantIf the jews want their orange shabbos goy to kill a bunch of Irainians, it’ll happen on purim, 3/2 or 3/3. They love lining up human sacrifice with their holidays, which are all about human sacrifice and genocide. Anyone, at this late stage, who falls for this left/right, blue/red false dichotomy, this fucking jew theatre of madness and delusion, is an idiot, a mongoloid who deserves what’s coming. They vaxxed you for a reason. They chemtrail you for a reason, look up. They prescribe these drugs for a reason. They want you dead. Wake up Goy.
February 28, 2026 at 1:37 am #232481Michael Reid
Participant@ DBS,
What is your assessment of pantheism?
Pantheism is the philosophical and spiritual belief that the universe, nature, and humanity are divine, equating God directly with the cosmos rather than a separate, creator deity. Originating in ancient Eastern and Western thought, it posits that all reality is a unified, sacred whole, often promoting reverence for nature without supernatural beliefs.
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Key aspects of pantheism include:
Identity of Nature and Divinity: Pantheists believe “All is God” (from Greek pan “all” and theos “god”). Nature and the universe are not merely created by God, but are God.
No Personal God: It rejects the idea of a personal, anthropomorphic creator God. Instead, divinity is impersonal, often viewed as the organizing force, laws, or the very substance of the universe.
Historical Roots: While the term was coined in the 17th century, the philosophy appears in Hindu texts (Advaita Vedanta), Stoicism, and the work of philosopher Baruch Spinoza, who argued for a single substance.
Scientific and Naturalistic: Many modern pantheists align their beliefs with naturalism and scientific understanding, viewing the cosmos with awe, reverence, and profound connection rather than seeking supernatural intervention.
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Distinction from Panentheism:
Unlike pantheism, which sees God as entirely identical to the universe, panentheism (Greek en “in”) argues that God includes the universe but also transcends it, meaning God is more than just the physical world.
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Common Misconceptions:
Not necessarily atheism: While it rejects personal deities, it is a form of, or alternative to, theism that finds divinity within existence.
Reverence for Earth: Pantheists often view the earth as a sacred, living entity, making it a foundation for many environmentalist beliefs.
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Pantheism – Wikipedia
Pantheism refers to a diverse family of philosophical and religious beliefs, that equate reality with divinity. Pantheistic concepts date back thousands of year…Wikipedia
In a Perfect World We’d All be Pantheists | Office of Religious and Spiritual Life – McGill University
Pantheism is an ancient religion that is concerned with nature and the environment. Pantheists believe that the earth is the most sacred order there is. They be…McGill University
February 28, 2026 at 1:59 am #232482Celticbiker
ParticipantMicheal, they needed 1 God to enforce obedience to doctrine. If everyone understood, as the Celts did, they are aspects of God, themselves, as are the trees, animals, stars…why would they need rulers?
February 28, 2026 at 2:23 am #232483Michael Reid
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February 28, 2026 at 1:04 am #232480 REPLYCelticbiker
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If the jews want their orange shabbos goy to kill a bunch of Irainians, it’ll happen on purim, 3/2 or 3/3. They love lining up human sacrifice with their holidays, which are all about human sacrifice and genocide. Anyone, at this late stage, who falls for this left/right, blue/red false dichotomy, this fucking jew theatre of madness and delusion, is an idiot, a mongoloid who deserves what’s coming. They vaxxed you for a reason. They chemtrail you for a reason, look up. They prescribe these drugs for a reason. They want you dead. Wake up Goy.
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They want you dead
Who are they
Who all do they want to be made deadI am arriving at the conclusion that most governments in western civilization being bankrupt and corrupt and having moved most production to Asia might want to be rid of citizens especially unproductive ones may want to make them dead with jabs and poison foods drinks meds injections environment
I do not think the Iran government want their citizens dead.
If Israel were to attack Iran then Israel may be made dead.
If the U.S. attacks Iran then Israel gets nailed and U.S. military gets nailed and rightfully so.
February 28, 2026 at 2:26 am #232484Michael Reid
Participant@ Celticbiker,
Thank you for the God comment
February 28, 2026 at 4:02 am #232486D Benton Smith
Participant@MichaelReid
@ DBS,
What is your assessment of pantheism?
I’m sure glad that you used the word ‘assessment’, because that is how I approached the subject and would advise others to approach it that way, too. By assessing it.
When I did that, when I “examined and evaluated the nature and qualities” of pantheism as an explanation of the world, it was immediately obvious that pantheism was (and is) just a hodgepodge patchwork collection of unuseful and incomplete answers that don’t seriously provide any explanation at all of what the world actually is, where all of these things (including people) have come from, or why. Pantheism recognizes that nonmaterial, spiritual, causes are having material and spiritual effects, but then just drops the ball and takes us no further towards understanding or doing much of anything about any of it.
Practically speaking, it was like a series of stepping stones out into a boggy swamp teeming with dangerous critters, that ran out of stones and just stopped.
Besides that impassable shortcoming, it also doesn’t stand up to serious, logical or close inspection or scientific method worth a hoot.
February 28, 2026 at 5:30 am #232488Michael Reid
ParticipantDear DBS,
Thank you for your comment.
I conclude pantheism shares how I view devine reality without supernatural beliefs.
February 28, 2026 at 6:05 am #232490Michael Reid
ParticipantRussia Just Leaked US Attack Plan — The Surprise is Finally Over
February 28, 2026 at 9:00 am #232494chooch
ParticipantFebruary 28, 2026 at 1:39 pm #232538zerosum
ParticipantBREAKING: ISRAEL LAUNCHES 3 AIRSTRIKES ON IRAN
Iran’s state-affiliated Fars News Agency reports three explosions in downtown Tehran.Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz says Israel has launched a “preemptive attack” on Iran, according to The Times of Israel.
Iran has repeatedly said diplomacy is the answer and has not threatened an attack on Israel.
https://x.com/DropSiteNews/status/2027630726049403026
Posted by: LoveDonbass | Feb 28 2026 6:25 utc | 249
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