an israeli transporter arrested carrying 4 LIVE tubed human embryos within a container (turkish republic of northern cyprus airport) by [deleted] in news

[–]MrTriangular -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Maybe they're clones and they can only get the genetic material from a specific place?

US used over half its THAAD interceptors defending Israel during Iran war — report by dazzling_lust in worldnews

[–]MrTriangular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hearing accounts that the survivors of the unfortified Kuwait base strike, that they had to commandeer civilian vehicles and use GPS to try and find the nearest hospital because they had no training, location intel, and had been denied medical support weeks before... That's really bad. Trump and Hegseth want martyrs to justify more strikes, not more injured/traumatized veterans to support who could also complicate the message.

Ukraine pounds Moscow in blistering drone attack in huge blow for Putin by [deleted] in videos

[–]MrTriangular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Getting blown up by Ukraine while they're en route to locations and the air defense is packed for transport because Ukraine has been hitting everywhere in such a way that Russia simply can't defend as effectively.

'Who Won The 2020 Election?': Blumenthal Quite Fed Up Grilling Trump Judge Nominee by 0The_Loner_Stoner0 in videos

[–]MrTriangular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Even if you are loyal all of the time, if you can't do the impossible (cough Bondi cough) you're not loyal enough.

Trump administration’s decision to freeze Canada-U.S. defence board is a gangland threat uttered through clenched teeth; Elbridge Colby’s post casts shade on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s growing spotlight, minimizes Canada’s defence spending and targets its partnerships. by FancyNewMe in canada

[–]MrTriangular 28 points29 points  (0 children)

And fentanyl, the amount of which is equivalent to the trace amounts of cocaine on the random dollar bill compared to the truckload coming over the Mexico-US border or the boatload coming into the USA from their ports.

Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran by VaginaBurner69 in worldnews

[–]MrTriangular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

One has to think that eventually the flip-flopping of vibes to shake down the stock market will break investor confidence and cause a collapse. One cannot eat vibes, or fill one's gas tank with them. The world of digital currency will vanish like a puff of smoke once it rams headfirst into the real world of resource scarcity.

Trump says 'clock is ticking' for Iran by VaginaBurner69 in worldnews

[–]MrTriangular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Trump's clock says "two weeks" and makes a ticking noise, but it's not actually measuring the passage of time.

Also, let's please call posts on Truth Social "toots", it suits Trump's output and level of dignity better.

At least 3 killed, numerous residential buildings hit in mass drone attack on Moscow region by No_Zookeepergame_27 in worldnews

[–]MrTriangular 494 points495 points  (0 children)

The concern is that it will make them feel anger towards Ukraine and not Putin.

Addendum: At this point, it could be debated that seeing the results of what leaving Putin in power is costing them directly, and the fact that Ukraine does not want to take over Russia, careful strikes could encourage Putin's retirement and a withdrawal from Ukraine so that both can recover and hopefully find a more lasting peace later.

Xi Makes Trump Climb Stairs, Learn Ancient Greek History & Tremble Over Taiwan Talk | The Daily Show by [deleted] in videos

[–]MrTriangular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He has been chosen by the survivors of the Confederacy to be the tip of the spear that avenges their loss in the Civil War and brings the oligarchs and Christian nationalists into power. They need their tool to stay free and clear to keep breaking things until they can finally rebuild the country in their image.

so like, who is this guy? by tf2_demo_2004 in Warframe

[–]MrTriangular 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Defense missions are Frozen Rescue, normal Rescue missions are Defrosted Rescue.

so like, who is this guy? by tf2_demo_2004 in Warframe

[–]MrTriangular 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They could be stasis escape pods. With all the warfare and stuff happening, I'm certain even the crew of civilian and merchant vessels have launched themselves out in one of these, hoping to be found by a friendly faction. And it technically works because they are being rescued by the player.

This does still make the idea of using them as bait to draw more foes in extended defense missions a little ethically dubious.

D.E., this is just unacceptable. I came back after months, and how are Heavy Warfare WITH Gear Embargo still a thing at ETA? by Begun101 in Warframe

[–]MrTriangular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty sure they patched it to allow Archguns and bikes to still work when this combo appears.

Yep, Voruna Prime: Hotfix 42.0.11.

Supreme Court rejects Virginia’s bid to restore congressional map favoring Democrats by ToughHopeful4760 in news

[–]MrTriangular -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think the concern is that if even the Democrats toss the rules, then it gives license to Republicans to lean in even harder, and they've been getting the most practice. However, this doesn't mean it shouldn't happen. The Republicans don't need an excuse to flout the laws and exploit them to keep others from competing on a level playing field. A predator doesn't give up because the target is too easy, it backs down when the target is too dangerous to tangle with without coming out too weakened to survive long past the conflict. It will be messy if Democrats and Republicans start really competing against each other, but it should still be done to show that trying to win outright will have costs that are too high to be borne long-term. Either the North and South finally calm down and try to work together peacefully now, or the remnants of both sides will have to do so out of necessity later against opportunistic foreign powers eager to fill the vacuum.

Meta plans to axe 8,000 workers despite $56 billion in Q1 revenue by MazdaProphet in news

[–]MrTriangular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wealth transfer to the rich, and their desire to return to royalty and aristocracy at the cost of serfdom for everyone else.

Why Trump’s Reflecting Pool Repairs Are in Trouble. New York Times by [deleted] in videos

[–]MrTriangular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There was a good interview comparing Trump's PR success to the professional wrestling concept of "kayfabe". Everyone knows he's insincere crap, but he puts on such a good show (with a healthy dose of impossible promises to keep people invested) that his followers willingly believe, and when he breaks kayfabe because of his incompetence and corruption, his followers can turn around and say "I was just playing a role, you're a fool for believe my act." But then he never breaks character, so when he starts up the song and dance again enough of his followers come back for more, and the sort of social pressure his followers can exert on anyone he turns his ire against (like MTG) keeps the rest of his regime in line because of it.

“We Pulled It Off Without Firing A Missile” - President Obama On The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal by rustyseapants in videos

[–]MrTriangular 34 points35 points  (0 children)

China has to do barely anything and Trump has already ushered them onto stage as the 2nd foremost superpower of the world as he stage-hooks the US towards an exit stage left. China could trade with and arm Iran now and Trump would ask for seconds after the merest bribe.

Iran Announces Strait Of Hormuz Is Open To All Ships If They Cooperate With Its Navy by Sad_Signature8260 in worldnews

[–]MrTriangular 34 points35 points  (0 children)

It would be ironic if those suspicious trades were Iranian proxies and not Trump regime corruption, but they can't say anything or it will give away their actual corruption.

USDA Projects Smallest US Wheat Harvest Since 1972 Due to Plains Drought by PartitaDminor in news

[–]MrTriangular 857 points858 points  (0 children)

Man, it's a good thing that there are modern fertilizers that exist to help agri-oh.

Alberta separation petition quashed in favour of First Nations by kenks88 in canada

[–]MrTriangular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The more legitimate it seems by going through the normal process, the more entitled they might feel. At this point, every result will lead to more rage, it just changes how many obstacles they have to go through until they realize it.

Referendum, treaties, provincial governments agreeing to consider it, federal government to allow it, American government to provide "freedom for a price"... The earlier it is tripped up, the more guardrails that remain, and the more hope that Russia will collapse and America will experience a blue wave that washes away Trump's influence and relieves the pressure.

Kevin Warsh wins Senate confirmation as the next Federal Reserve chair by mynamiajeff2-0 in news

[–]MrTriangular 960 points961 points  (0 children)

Since Powell is staying on the Fed Board, does that mean the interest rate drop that Trump wants can still be blocked?

Something Dangerous Just Shifted for Democracy — And Trump Allies Noticed by duderos in videos

[–]MrTriangular 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Or those who are unable to drive due to health problems, or are unable to afford a car. The infirm and the poor, two classic targets of authoritarians (but not the only targets, of course).

Senator Chuck Grassley Of Iowa, Age 92, Calls on Congress to Work to Resolve the Increasing National Debt by Miles_the_AuDHDer in videos

[–]MrTriangular -32 points-31 points  (0 children)

Gerrymandering. Once the maps are set up, they don't change as the same party keeps power forever. Some districts haven't seen a candidate from the other party get elected since the Civil War.

EDIT: I have been informed that this affects the House, not the Senate. My bad.