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  • #232440
    those darned kids
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    no cancer data since 2022?

    we need an investigation at warp speed!

    #232441
    those darned kids
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    BIBI / AL-SHARAA ~28

    It’s Time We Had a Talk, America®

    #232442
    those darned kids
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    NEWSOME / “WHY WOULD I NEED ANYBODY ELSE?” ~28

    Let’s Be Stupid Together

    #232443
    those darned kids
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    perfect!

    #232444
    those darned kids
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    GUMBY / POKEY ~28

    At Least We’re Flexible

    #232448
    those darned kids
    Participant

    celtic: 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”

    ZAKA and United Hatzalah volunteer Rabbi Chaim Yankovitz, the late, died suddenly of cardiac arrest at the age of 41

    #232451
    D Benton Smith
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    @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.

    #232452
    D Benton Smith
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    You 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.

    #232453
    kultsommer
    Participant

    MTG playing with the rewind button.

    #232454
    zerosum
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    Assembly 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.

    #232455
    zerosum
    Participant

    https://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.

    #232456
    zerosum
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    Open 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.

    #232457
    zerosum
    Participant

    WHY?!

    Zelensky is desperate, constantly, begging for security guarantees from Trump.

    #232458
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    #232462
    zerosum
    Participant

    unsecured promises

    U.S. Middle East Build Up Continues

    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.
    However

    No 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.

    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.

    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

    #232463
    zerosum
    Participant

    The 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.

    #232466
    zerosum
    Participant

    Lining 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

    #232467
    those darned kids
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    it seems asian guy is starting to haunt doc d’s dreams.

    #232468
    zerosum
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    Sharp Escalation in the Middle East
    Long-Range Missiles Are Becoming More Dangerous
    MS 2026.2.27

    #232469
    Michael Reid
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    #232470
    Michael Reid
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    Trump Said Iran Could Strike America Anytime — But His Own Intelligence Disagreed

    #232471
    Michael Reid
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    Geneva STALLS — Trump Received Iran Strike Briefing While Talks Were Running

    #232474
    Michael Reid
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    Beijing’s Critical Week: Is Xi Losing Control of the PLA?

    #232475
    zerosum
    Participant

    Off 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.

    #232476
    Michael Reid
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    US Iran Talks Fail; Embassies Evacuated Attack Imminent; Konstaninovka Defence Collapses; UK Crisis

    #232477
    zerosum
    Participant

    Does congress need to declare war against Iran before Trump Declares “‘Attack”?

    #232478
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    The MOMENTUM of WAR in IRAN /Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis

    #232479
    zerosum
    Participant

    Is there a market, trade, sale, buy, for 60% enriched Uranium?

    #232480
    Celticbiker
    Participant

    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.

    #232481
    Michael 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.
    Wikipedia
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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.
    Wikipedia
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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.
    Britannica
    Britannica
    +1
    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.
    Wikipedia
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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

    #232482
    Celticbiker
    Participant

    Micheal, 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?

    #232483
    Michael Reid
    Participant


    February 28, 2026 at 1:04 am #232480 REPLY

    Celticbiker
    Participant
    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.

    Regarding
    They want you dead
    Who are they
    Who all do they want to be made dead

    I 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.

    #232484
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    @ Celticbiker,

    Thank you for the God comment

    #232486
    D 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.

    #232488
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Dear DBS,

    Thank you for your comment.

    I conclude pantheism shares how I view devine reality without supernatural beliefs.

    #232490
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Russia Just Leaked US Attack Plan — The Surprise is Finally Over

    #232494
    chooch
    Participant

    #232538
    zerosum
    Participant

    BREAKING: 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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    US has attacked
    ——–
    Iran has hit back
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    Many gov. are giving their opinions

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