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  • #233613
    BlueSkye
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    “Then how did US military bases get hit? ”

    I didn’t mean to imply the word “only”.

    #233614
    kultsommer
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    In a NY minute.
    Couldn’t resist. Search also has a link to country song too but with different theme.

    #233615
    kultsommer
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    BlueSkye refuse to accept that era of chifut-BS is over.
    They will never have October 6 back!

    #233625
    D Benton Smith
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    MacGregor hits a homer. Excellent world-view summary and update.

    #233626
    zerosum
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    Use the explosions or lose them

    https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/mideast-conflict/article/israel-strikes-beiruts-southern-suburbs-after-issuing-a-blanket-evacuation-order/

    Israel Pummels Beirut, Intensifying Strikes on Hezbollah

    #233627
    zerosum
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    https://apnews.com/live/iran-war-israel-trump-lebanon-03-06-2026
    Live updates: Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon

    #233628
    D Benton Smith
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    There are somewhere in the neighborhood of 8 billion human beings alive on Earth at the moment, and if I had to change places with any single one of them, but my choice on which one, then my last choice would be Donald J Trump. Even Netanyahu has it better off than Trump. At least he doesn’t have to take orders from Trump, whereas you can’t say the same for the Donald. Can you imagine being forced to do what Bibi tells you?

    #233629
    zerosum
    Participant

    Trump Ups Demand To Iran


    March 6, 2026
    Trump Ups Demand To Iran
    Things ain’t going great for the U.S. in its war on Iran.

    #233630
    Doc Robinson
    Participant

    The war gets foggier. Satellite images produced by a California-based company are normally provided to the press and other customers “almost immediately,” but as of today the images of Gulf states won’t be available until 96 hours later (except for images of Iran, which won’t be delayed).

    Planet Labs PBC, a leading provider of high resolution images taken from space, said Friday it would hold back for 96 hours images of Gulf states targeted by Iranian drone attacks.

    The satellite images produced by the California-based company are normally available almost immediately to its clients, who include AFP, as well as other media, companies, researchers — and potential enemies of the United States.

    Planet said in a message to clients the “temporary” move was part of its “commitment to responsible data practices and the safety of personnel on the ground” since the eruption of the Middle East war.

    It did not say if it had acted at the request of US authorities. Images of Iran were not included in the order.

    “All new imagery collected over the Gulf States and adjacent conflict zones (not including Iran) will be subject to a mandatory 96-hour delay before it is made available in our archive,” Planet said.

    https://www.digitaljournal.com/world/leading-satellite-firm-to-hold-back-gulf-state-images/article

    #233631
    zerosum
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    Cost that should be calculated
    French Minister of Transport: About 50 French ships are currently trapped in the waters of the Gulf and 8 others in the Red Sea

    Media sources: The world’s largest shipping company Maersk announces the suspension of its services in 7 Arab countries in the Middle East, including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Bahrain and Iraq due to rising tensions.

    More than 11,000 flights cancelled in the Middle East since the war began

    #233632
    zerosum
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    Interesting (Pun) observation

    SOMETHING BIG JUST HAPPENED:

    BlackRock just blocked investors from pulling their own money out.

    The world’s largest asset manager is telling people: no, you can’t have your cash back.

    This has never happened before.

    BlackRock’s $26 billion private credit fund got hit with $1.2 billion in withdrawal requests this quarter.

    Investors wanted 9.3% of their money back.

    BlackRock said no. Capped it at 5%. Paid out $620 million and locked the rest.

    That means almost HALF the people who wanted out couldn’t get out.

    And it’s not just BlackRock.

    Blackstone’s similar fund saw a RECORD 7.9% in redemption requests.

    They had to raise their withdrawal cap and inject $400 million of their own money just to cover the demand.

    Blue Owl straight up stopped honoring redemptions. Replaced them with IOUs.00000 BLK dropped 5%. KKR, Carlyle, Apollo, Ares, Blue Owl, and TPG all fell 5-6% with it.

    The entire private credit sector sold off in a single day.

    These funds lend money in illiquid loans.

    Loans that can’t be sold quickly.

    So when too many investors want out at the same time, the fund doesn’t have the cash to pay everyone.

    BlackRock also just wrote a separate $25 million loan down to ZERO.

    It was valued at full price three months ago. Gone overnight.

    JPMorgan’s Bill Eigen said it best: “Bad news often happens all at once. The opacity and the leverage in the sector is concerning.”

    This is a $1.8 TRILLION industry.

    – Rising oil.
    – War in the Middle East.
    – AI disrupting the software companies that borrowed heavily from these funds.
    – Rate cuts off the table.

    When the biggest funds in the world start telling investors you can’t have your money back…

    That’s a MAJOR warning.

    https://x.com/NoLimitGains/status/2029953260052717603

    BlackRock practically lives in the Oval Office.

    The desperation must be getting nuts.

    Posted by: LoveDonbass | Mar 6 2026 17:31 utc | 146

    #233633
    D Benton Smith
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    It is almost irrelevant whether or not ANY Iranian missiles struck or damaged the USS Abraham Lincoln.

    What matters, and what makes all the difference that anyone needs to know, is that the Iranians targeted and attacked America’s largest weapon, which was forced by that attack to withdraw from harm’s way.

    When you are not intimidated by your adversary’s biggest scariest weapon, and your adversary is intimidated to the extent that it is forced to retreat from your attack, then you have won and your adversary has lost.

    Game over, as the old saying goes, and is WAY overused in today’s hyperventilating propaganda-sphere of modern warfare. In this case, however, it’s simply true.

    #233634
    D Benton Smith
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    The United States has only one viable option at this stage, and the sooner they do it the better off they will be.

    It must turn tail and run for home as fast as it can.

    Every hour and day that it delays in doing this sensible thing the weaker it gets and the worse off that it will be when all of the accounts are settled.

    Don’t bug out later. Later is too late. You haven’t an hour to lose. Run NOW. History will be unkind to those who hesitate, for they shall lose more and more the longer they stall.

    Wars of attrition attrite. Don’t attrite down to nothing. Get out while the gettin’ is less bad.

    #233635
    D Benton Smith
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    Black Thursday strikes again as it did on October 24, 1929. The world’s MONEY just reacted to the retreat of the USS Lincoln and concurrent debacles in the Middle East as Goliath get’s his balls handed to him on a platter in the skies and on the ground within range of Iran’s missile and financial weapons systems.

    #233642
    chooch
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    The first cult that we are born into is family.

    “Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to turn
    “ ‘a man against his father,
    a daughter against her mother,
    a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law—
    a man’s enemies will be the members of his own household.’

    “Anyone who loves their father or mother more than me is not worthy of me; anyone who loves their son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. [Matthew 10:34-38]

    #233646
    D Benton Smith
    Participant

    6 Data Centers gone in 6 days.

    The entire AI Beast that dwells within those centers lives on that data the same way that bodies live on food, and in the same that they STARVE TO DEATH without it.

    Zero-compute = zero AI
    and
    Zero AI = zero control possible for the Control Central executive suite of Centralized Control Company, Inc.

    #233647
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Iran Just Destroyed America’s $1 Billion Missile Defense Radar

    #233648
    D Benton Smith
    Participant

    Trying to trick, fool, humiliate or intellectually challenge a really hardcore nerd is dangerous business.

    The vast majority of Epstein Docs can be “unredacted” with serious accuracy, and that’s really all we needed in the first place. Oh, and one other thing. Don’t think for a second that you can out-wait anyone with nerd-level OCD. The nerd SHALL persist longer than you because that’s a large part of who they basically ARE. I should know (I do know) because I are one of them and I have been doing ONE thing for the past 72 years, and am still not bored with it. I want to know what the hell is going on, and I aim to keep finding out ’til I breath my last … at which point I will continue doing the same thing, only faster.

    #233649
    Michael Reid
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    #233650
    Doc Robinson
    Participant

    USS Gerald R. Ford Now in the Red Sea

    The Pentagon on Friday posted photos showing Ford and USS Bainbridge (DDG-96) sailing through the Suez Canal on Thursday.

    Since the war with Iran began on Saturday, the Houthis have expressed support for Iran but have not said whether they plan to resume their attacks on shipping…

    Ford deployed from Norfolk, Va., on June 24, so an 11-month deployment would mean the carrier is expected to stay out into May.


    https://news.usni.org/2026/03/06/uss-gerald-r-ford-now-in-the-red-sea-uss-george-h-w-bush-wraps-pre-deployment-exercises

    #233652
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    The End Of The World As We Know It(c)

    #233654
    zerosum
    Participant

    Put this in your pipe and smoke it.

    The 22nd wave of Operation True Promise 4 was carried out with a massive launch of the IRGC’s new generation missiles:

    🔹🇦🇪 1) Targeting the US-operated “Al Dhafra Air Base” with various drones and precision missiles, in addition to destroying the ultra-advanced early warning radar of this base, the hangars for maintenance and repair of advanced MQ9 drones and the American U2 spy plane were destroyed and are still burning.

    “The attack on the Shajra Taybah school and the martyrdom of 165 female students was carried out from this base.”

    🔹 🇰🇼 2) Targeting the US “Ali Al Salem Base” with Cruise and Ballistic missiles, during which the ultra-advanced early warning radar of the base and its auxiliary facilities, along with Fuel Tanks for American aircraft and also the two runways of this base airport, from which American aircraft have launched their missiles and bombs onto our country since the beginning of the brutal aggression, were destroyed. The very thick and widespread smoke can be seen throughout the region.

    🔹 🇶🇦 3) Last night and today, the warriors of Islam completely destroyed the radar and air traffic control facilities, satellite stations, and fuel supply facilities of the Al Udeid Air Base of the American terrorists with destructive drones and cruise and ballistic missiles in two waves of combined attacks.”
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    #233655
    zerosum
    Participant

    https://x.com/ME_Observer_/status/2030012504106000621
    ⚡️⭕️ The Iranian Armed Forces Spokesperson:

    We have not used all our capabilities yet; because we are preparing for a long war.
    – We targeted 14 American bases, some of which have been reduced to rubble, and will not be rebuilt in less than 5 years, and we will strike American targets whenever we want in this war.
    – Our military sites suffered less damage compared to America and “Israel”, and we must make the Americans desperate, and they should never think of attacking us.

    #233656
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran WIPES OUT Huge Targets, Explosions in Tehran

    #233657
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    IRAN wiped out the U.S. Spy Plane ‘Lockheed U-2’ and executed General Qaani, who killed Khamenei

    #233662
    zerosum
    Participant

    Report from Copilot:

    Summary: Israel’s entire civilian airspace is closed. Ben‑Gurion Airport is shut down for all takeoffs and landings. No Israeli airport is operating normally.
    Israel extended the closure until March 9, 2026, leaving 150,000+ Israelis stranded abroad.

    🇮🇱 1. Ben‑Gurion International Airport (TLV) — Status: CLOSED
    This is Israel’s main international airport. It is completely shut down.
    – All takeoffs and landings suspended.
    – All civilian flights banned under Home Front Command orders.
    – Aircraft en route were diverted to alternate airports.
    – Public told not to come to the airport.
    Ben‑Gurion is operating only in a minimal, restricted mode for:
    – emergency landings
    – military flights (with prior permission)

    🇮🇱 2. Ramon Airport (Eilat) — Status: EFFECTIVELY CLOSED
    Ramon Airport is Israel’s secondary international airport, near Eilat.
    While not directly hit, it is non‑operational because:
    – Israeli airspace is fully closed, so Ramon cannot receive or launch civilian flights.
    – Airlines have suspended all operations to Israel.
    Ramon is technically intact but functionally shut down.

    🇮🇱 3. Haifa Airport — Status: CLOSED
    Haifa Airport is a small civilian airport in northern Israel.
    – It is under the same nationwide airspace closure.
    – No civilian flights permitted.
    – All operations suspended.

    🇮🇱 4. Military Airbases — Status: ACTIVE (but restricted)
    Israel’s military airbases remain operational, but:
    – They require special clearance.
    – They are not open to civilian traffic.

    📌 Is any Israeli airport open for normal civilian use?
    No. Not a single one.
    All civilian aviation is suspended nationwide.

    📉 Why the shutdown is so severe
    Israel closed its entire airspace after:
    – U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran
    – Iranian retaliatory strikes
    – Ongoing regional missile and drone activity
    This is the strictest airspace closure in Israel’s history.

    🧭 How long will the closure last?
    Officially extended to March 9, 2026, 10:00 UTC.
    But Israeli authorities say the closure is “until further notice.”

    🧳 How many Israelis are stranded abroad?
    Over 150,000 Israelis are stuck outside the country due to the shutdown.
    Airlines (El Al, Arkia) are trying to organize:
    – rescue flights
    – land‑crossing return routes via neighboring countries

    🟦 Bottom Line
    Israel currently has:
    – 0 operational civilian airports
    – 1 main airport (Ben‑Gurion) completely shut
    – Nationwide airspace closure
    – 150,000+ citizens stranded abroad
    This is a total aviation freeze, not a partial disruption.
    ————

    #233668
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Hidden Strategy: DEATH by a THOUSAND CUTS

    #233670
    WES
    Participant

    Israeli Videos:

    I have noticed that all the recently posted videos about Israel, are just recycled videos from day one.
    Israel as usual has stopped any new information from leaving the country.

    We remain in the “happy stage” where nothing is happening in Israel.

    Now info about the Gulf States is being censored too.
    So we are in the “happy st age” where nothing is happening in the Gulf states too.

    So, the only place where anything is happening is in Iran!
    So we have been effectively returned to our regular Hollywood programing!

    Gold:

    Gold is doing it’s usual thing.
    This war is now a known thing that has happened.
    This war is now just part of our daily lives.
    Gold will react to the ensuing economic fallout from this war, like debt, money printing, etc.

    Markets:

    Markets are slowly but surely pricing in the consequences of this war.
    The market’s slow reaction indicates that the collective market knows that somethings are not quite what they initially seem to be, and that time will reveal the real actors involved in this war, once the smoke clears. (Per Dr. D.)
    Oil prices were very slow to rise early in the week, but by Friday oil prices reached about $90, as investors realized that this war would not be a short war, offset by some oil still flowing.

    Asian Guy:

    He is in the business of shamelessly selling misleading click baited videos.

    #233672
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    The mosaic of death by a thousand cuts

    The mosaic of death by a thousand cuts

    #233676
    zerosum
    Participant

    Current Situation in Israel (March 6, 2026)

    Over the past 24 hours, Iran has launched five major attack waves toward Israel, featuring ballistic missiles, missiles with multiple warheads, and UAVs.
    Attacks have primarily targeted the Tel Aviv metropolitan area, including Bnei Brak, Ramat Gan, and Petah Tikva, as well as Beit Shemesh and Be’er Sheva.
    A missile recently struck in Tel Aviv, sparking a fire and damaging several buildings. Another reportedly struck near Ben Gurion Airport, targeting areas used by U.S. aerial refuelling tankers.
    In the last 24 hours alone, approximately 140 civilians have been injured. Since the war’s start on 28 February, 12 Israeli civilians have been killed and over 1,600 injured.

    The Conflict with Hezbollah

    Hezbollah has launched 18 attacks targeting IDF positions in northern Israel and southern Lebanon in the latest reporting period.
    Hezbollah issued an urgent warning early today for Israeli residents to evacuate towns within 5km (3 miles) of the Lebanese border.
    A Hezbollah projectile fire near the border today injured eight Israeli soldiers, five of them severely.
    Posted by: James | Mar 6 2026 23:33 utc | 441

    #233679
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    India has betrayed Iran

    India should be punished within BRICS involvement

    #233681
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Iran’s New $1M Missile Turns One Attack Into Hundreds

    #233683
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    The Strait of Hormuz for all practical purposes is closed – except for Russian and Chinese vessels.

    The bombing of the GCC-petrodollar pipeline

    it took only 4 days of the war of the Epstein Syndicate on Iran for the global financial system to go completely bonkers. $3.2 trillion evaporated in a matter of 4 days – and counting.

    The Strait of Hormuz for all practical purposes is closed – except for Russian and Chinese vessels.

    By lasering on US interests across the GCC as legitimate targets – and not only military bases – Iran set a time bomb. This is a direct attack on the petrodollar (to the silent delight of Beijing). Tehran certainly gamed that the chain reaction would be instantaneous – all the way to panic as preamble to a new, generalized Great Depression.

    No oil, plus no meaningful GCC defense against Iran’s missiles/drones means no more torrents of Wall Street fake money. The AI bubble, after all, is being financed by GCC “investments”. The new Pipeineistan bombing is not of the Nord Stream kind: it’s the bombing of the GCC-petrodollar pipeline.

    #233684
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Gulf Gulf (GCC) Countries : Overview, Economy & Visa ProcessThe GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) countries are Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), forming a political and

    #233685
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    preamble to a new, generalized Great Depression.

    #233686
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    Some truths are unpleasant

    #233687
    kultsommer
    Participant

    Audience of clapping seals.
    Countryis FUBAR.
    Who’s the asshole ?

    #233688
    Michael Reid
    Participant

    #233689
    Michael Reid
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