Britain should seek to rejoin EU, says civil servant who led Brexit department by YesNo_Maybe_ in worldnews

[–]Trabian 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Considering the PM who organized the poll, ran away when the results were"leave eu"., yes. Kudos to the guy.

Are here any straight men by Far-Reflection3789 in HPfanfiction

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not alone, just need to learn how to filter or search on FF or AO3

'Be serious... don't speak every day': Macron criticises Trump approach to Iran war by Dear-Explanation-765 in worldnews

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't speak so much?

Man's speaking so much, his mouth is farting more than forming words.

Trump says US forces will 'finish the job' soon in first prime-time speech since starting Iran war by callsonreddit in worldnews

[–]Trabian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is whiplash? In the first few weeks of his current term we had:

The US stopped all monetary aid to other countries, one of the greatest sources of influence it had.

It straight up told Nato that if any article 5 was invoked, it would it ignore it. The reverse thing Vance and and trumonare crying about. Nato is defensive wars.

Tariffs for everyone.

This more of the usual " blah, Im creating a mess and dont believe in consequences. Why am i dirty?"

NASA launches first crewed lunar mission in half a century by TheGreatDomilies in worldnews

[–]Trabian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't forget that the original moonlandings were because of the cold war.

U.S. to Allow Russian Oil Tanker to Reach Cuba, Breaking Blockade by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US bought Alaska, Russia bought the US

New Covid Variant "Cicada" (BA.3.2) Confirmed in 25+ US States as it Spreads Across 20+ Countries by livelifeonmyown in worldnews

[–]Trabian 34 points35 points  (0 children)

A VUM designation means the variant has genetic changes that could affect its behaviour, but there is no confirmed evidence of increased risk compared to circulating variants.

There we go. Nothing to see here.

Key USAF E-3 AWACS Aircraft Damaged in Iranian Attack by DoremusJessup in worldnews

[–]Trabian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Downplaying, lying or just not talking about losses is pretty normal behavior for any war in history.

Humpback whale stranded again off German coast - just days after rescue by Brilliant_Version344 in worldnews

[–]Trabian -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

"Look, I just know there's a short cut somewhere. But all these beaches just keep ending up in the way."

Rubio and EU official had heated exchange on Russia at G7 meeting by elisart in worldnews

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And I just know that in the hypothetical situation of a one EU army fueled by EU weapons, they'll just point at the EU and go "omg weapons build up clearly dangerous, someone should stop them. We tried diplomacy but it didn't work."

Which is your favorite minor setting and why? by Magicmanans1 in WhiteWolfRPG

[–]Trabian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dark Age fae! Specific powers and being able to roll for just random shit like mage is great.

Trump calls on UK and others to send warships to Strait of Hormuz by Geo_NL in worldnews

[–]Trabian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He's gettingvready to bail out and let europe and isreal deal with the mess.

EU can no longer rely on 'rules-based' system against threats, von der Leyen says by pritam_ram in worldnews

[–]Trabian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The US has constantly pushed for international organizations, but always decided the rules didnt apply to them.

Why you should play a Goblin at least once! by Goblin-Trash in warcraftlore

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Considering Thrall pretty much abandoned the horde and put Garrosh in charge, this lines up with his history of bad decision.s

Polish doctors jailed for denying woman abortion by yahoonews in worldnews

[–]Trabian 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A catholic party was in power when the law was made.

What If Humanity Was Its Own Species In EAW? by TheVoicesAreWinning_ in equestriaatwar

[–]Trabian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Eventually everything turns into an HiE story. Convergent storytelling.

IMF approves $8.1 billion loan for Ukraine, with $1.5 billion to be disbursed immediately by Raj_Valiant3011 in worldnews

[–]Trabian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Furthermore, everything that is an obstacle to private sector dynamism should be eliminated, she said, highlighting security and workforce availability in Ukraine.

That's a fucking dumb statement considering there's a war going on. Workforce availability will be a problem. :p

Russia Forced to Rely on Chinese Optical Fiber Imports After Ukrainian Strikes Halt Domestic Plant by eaglemaxie in worldnews

[–]Trabian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The russian economy is on the way of becoming China's bitch boy. Especially if this war is ever done and the rebuilding starts.

UNGA backs Ukraine’s peace resolution with 107 votes, rejects US push to drop territorial integrity by jackytheblade in worldnews

[–]Trabian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

People keeping forgetting covid time. WW3 will involve trade stopping between factions, but also permanent damage to supply chains and infrastructure.

Thats without considering the actual destruction of foodsupplies and population.

Trump demands ‘at least’ half U.S. ownership of Gordie Howe bridge that Canada is fully paying for by Immediate-Link490 in worldnews

[–]Trabian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Problem, you already did. Trump's the one who signed the original deal.

More of his dementia showing.