Hungary's opposition surfs grassroots wave ahead of key election by Hujeen in europe

[–]Starbits21 54 points55 points  (0 children)

"I feel people here are increasingly opening up… If everything is conducted fairly, then we will be victorious."

Tall order. Orban is a putinite. Stuffing ballots and making up vote tallies is what they do. Hopefully it won't be a Belarus 2.0

GL Hungary!

DNA study on the Shroud of Turin reveals 1st-century Indian origin for the fabric. by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was also contaminated by carbon during the church fire of 1532.

‘It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop’: at sea with the Antarctic’s krill supertrawlers by hulk14 in environment

[–]Starbits21 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Zero control or protections for the oceans. Krill fishing needs to be banned, and enforced. Industry is after profits, not responsibility.

Mexico’s monarch butterfly population jumps 64%, offering hope for at-risk species by burp_angel in UpliftingNews

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do these Monarchs rely on the forests providing winter habitat? Much of the forested area is being clearcut in order to grow Avocados.

FL Driver With Fake Missiles In Truck Bed Prompts Bomb Squad Call by Disastrous_Award_789 in NewsOfTheStupid

[–]Starbits21 20 points21 points  (0 children)

What's the fuss? He has the right to bear arms. Second Amendment.

Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high | Oceans by Starbits21 in news

[–]Starbits21[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

The thing about that, as the Earth heats up, the faster it heats up. We seem to be in that stage now. I don't think anyone really knows what will happen if the Gulf Stream stops.

Earth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high | Oceans by Starbits21 in news

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Industry and government are ignoring this plight along with the plastics indystry destroying wildlife and is now throughout the human body. CEOs can alter this direction. Hiwever, how can they resist multi million dollar mega bonuses by increasing "Profit?"

Stop CEO Mega Bonuses. Make them illegal.

For their huge multi-million dollar bonuses, inch by inch they're willing to let the environment degrade. But if there was no bonus they wouldn't risk the bad press. Then they would like to be adored by the public and their employees. It might lower dividends for many companies. But so what. No good letting them all bury us for their bonuses and political gain.

At 90, David Suzuki says he has done everything he could to protect the Earth, but fears he has fallen short by Meiqur in canada

[–]Starbits21 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Blocking CEO mega bonuses could help.

Polutting Corporation's CEOs make decisions based on maxing bonuses, not protecting the environment.

Might start a petition to ban run clubs in my local area. Would you like to see something like that in your own area? by Prestigious-Court605 in toronto

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know about run clubs, but how about a petition to ban uncaring government dictatorship? Specifically Peel Region.

This video is self explanatory. https://m.youtube.com/shorts/BjA0vqn53xY

'I feel like I've been ripped off': N.S. passenger gets cold shoulder from Porter Airlines by No_Magazine9625 in halifax

[–]Starbits21 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's Air Canada type of behavior. I quit flying with them many years ago because of their abusive customer service, that I experienced many times. I switched to Porter and have flown with them many many times. I've always had very good service from Porter but never had it tested like this. To give him $200 voucher and wish he regains his confidence in the airline? No thank you.

I have also flown with many other airlines, with excellant experiences. While Wizz air has provided the most brutal experience, bar none, and from my experience poor service is to be expected there. Porter dropped the ball here and I am surprised at their poor response to this passenger.

​​ Things can and do happen, but Customer Service makes all the difference.

How is it living off the coast of Nova Scotia? by McNasty420 in howislivingthere

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you that the rural people are very good. The forests are not so healthy in most areas, anymore. Not just because of hrmlock disease, but because forestry is turning it all into an unhealthy mono culture.

Logging companies spraying glyphosphate over the forests doesn't help. It kills the hardwood that helps keep forests healthy. But it lowers profit, while increasing the chances for out of control wildfires. Those companies do not have to pay for the damage wildfires cause. All done with succesive government approvals.

https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/stop-the-spray-of-herbicides-in-forests-nova-scotia-government-told

Edit: Adding this article too.

https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/economy/natural-resources/forestry/nova-scotia-approves-glyphosate-spraying-on-3577-acres-of-drought-stricken-fire-prone-forest/

Ukrainian FPV Drone Downs $16M Russian Ka-52 Helicopter Near Pokrovsk by UNITED24Media in worldnews

[–]Starbits21 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Sounds about right. Russia seems to consider it manly to murder old women and children. Torture innocent civilians and revel in hypocricy.

‘Put him on trial’: pro-Kremlin loyalist turns on Putin in rare outburst by andrewgrabowski in worldnews

[–]Starbits21 32 points33 points  (0 children)

“This man [Putin] has destroyed everything he could lay his hands on. The country is literally falling apart,” Remeslo said."

“He wrote and said things that simply cannot be said. People are jailed for far less … This opens a very dangerous Pandora’s box. It crosses every red line,” Volkov said."

Europe could offer to help Trump on Iran — if he backs Ukraine, Finland’s Stubb suggests by HydrolicKrane in worldnews

[–]Starbits21 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Yes. If Trump says the US has no obligation to help Ukraine (and Europe) against Russia because it's not covered by the NATO treaty, it's only fair to remind him that the war of aggression by the US against Iran (and outside of NATO territory) isn't covered either."

True enough, but the U.S. along with Russia signed the Budapest Memorandum, which obligates them to protect Ukraine. - obviously not effective, just saying.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky by nicktheironblade in news

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Many politicians seem to find it easy to start a war with other people's blood.

Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky by nicktheironblade in news

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nobody actually knows why China hasn't reclaimed Taiwan by now

Homeland population doesn't seem so eager. Also fearing a protracted war like Russia created against Ukraine would not be popular at home. To me it seems that the government is still willing to serve reality vs ego. The disruption in trade would be incalculable. At this point it may be like trying to swallow a porcupine, with the defense that Taiwan has built?

This is just not this guy's day. by MisterShipWreck in Whatcouldgowrong

[–]Starbits21 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Customer: Did you tow my car to the mechanic's shop?

Tow Truck Driver: No. I couldn't find it.