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He doesn't need to surrender, he just needs to walk away...
 
There is no way Trump can ever allow Iran to have nuclear weapons. There is no way he can leave office with Iran ever having even the faint hope of having nuclear weapons. Why is Iran so dangerous "besides the fact its ran but nut jobs who want to kill Americans and Jews "just because"?

Iran, fueled by endless oil income, possesses a 100 % Domestic pipeline in the production of both the weapons, delivery systems, and scientific knowledge. They have huge uranium reserves along with nuclear reactors capable of producing plutonium, plutonium of course is whats needed to make far more destructive 2 stage "H bombs". And with it the ability to deliver warheads in the megaton range. The kind that make thee Hiroshima bomb look like a firecracker.

And with it the delivery systems to terrorize the entire region. The IRBM's "Intermediate range ballistic missiles" along with the short range. Advanced cruise missiles seeing that the Ukraine Mob sold them Soviet cruise missiles when the Union fell apart. Eventually they will put another stage on their rockets and make ICBM's putting America in the cross hairs and with it MIRVed warhead Bus's with decoys that will make interception problematic and each missile able to deliver multiple warheads. Maybe one day SLBM's from submarines. And had Trump and the Jews not attacked these shits it all would have happened quickly because they were just biding their time thinking one last shake down on the western idiots for much needed cash and then we'll do that first test, which would then send Alice down the rabbit hole. Its the same formula used by India, Pakistan, North Korea, Israel, South Africa....ect

But Iran would be worse and not just because the ones with the fingers on the buttons were the same vicious bastards who mowed down 40,000 protesters with heavy machine guns. That and a generation or two before sent barefoot children to the land of 72 virgins by sending them thru Iraqi minefields to clear paths for the infantry. But Iran having nukes would terrify the region so much it would have a rippled effect causing many other countries to want nukes of their own. Turkey, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the Caucuses, and others. This is 80yo technology after all and within reach of anyone who wants to spend the cash.

All of these tribal shitholes full of ancient hatreds armed with terrible weapons with flight times from each other in the minutes and seconds and none really know how to manage them and/or building safe and effective chains of command. Even we and the Reds have almost blown the world to kingdom come in the past over a flight of migrating geese.
 
Too late, he has made a nuke weapon inevitable, Iran now knows if it ever to be free, it must have a nuke weapon. Do you think that pussy Trump would have ever tried N. Korea or Pakistan like this...beg, borrow or steal, Iran must have nuclear weapons.
 
Fatrat said:
Too late, he has made a nuke weapon inevitable, Iran now knows if it ever to be free, it must have a nuke weapon. Do you think that pussy Trump would have ever tried N. Korea or Pakistan like this...beg, borrow or steal, Iran must have nuclear weapons.
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It's all Trump's fault. Iran is as innocent as a newborn baby.
 
Fatrat said:
Too late, he has made a nuke weapon inevitable, Iran now knows if it ever to be free, it must have a nuke weapon. Do you think that pussy Trump would have ever tried N. Korea or Pakistan like this...beg, borrow or steal, Iran must have nuclear weapons.
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"Freedom" and "Iran".

Thats precious.
 
Who is that guy, an AI bot?

...we're seeing a lot of them, now. Over at Quinn's Burning Platform...he's reposting a blog by an obvious AI entity. Not sure why...perhaps to highlight that they're out there? He can't not know it.

But this guy keeps on spewing the kool-aid for the worshippers to lap up...and I'm not having it. Some oil's getting through. Far less than was normal, and at this point, we (or responsible governments) need to replenish our/their reserves.
 
Casey Jones said:
Who is that guy, an AI bot?
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Nah, he's the real deal. Guy cracks me up with some of his posts. Posting the funnier ones for a laugh. Way too many serious peeps - gotta laugh once in a while.

Captain Singh, FICArb — Maritime Professional and Social Media Presence​

Captain Singh, FICArb, is a UK Master Mariner with over 25 years of command experience in the shipping industry www.twitterviewer.io. The “FICArb” designation refers to his Fellowship of the Institute of Chartered Arbitrators, indicating expertise in maritime dispute resolution and arbitration.

He is active on social media under the handle @captsingh, where he shares maritime news, travel updates, and commentary on global shipping issues www.twitterviewer.io. His content often focuses on:

  • Maritime and energy crises, such as the Hormuz Strait disruptions and their impact on global supply chains.
  • Seafarer welfare, highlighting the challenges faced by crews stranded in conflict zones.
  • Geopolitical and economic developments affecting shipping, including ceasefire negotiations and market risks.
Captain Singh also identifies as a nautical consultant in Singapore and a globetrotter at heart, with a strong interest in maritime history and travel www.twitterviewer.io. His posts are aimed at both maritime professionals and the general public, blending operational insights with human-interest stories about the seafaring community.

In summary, Captain Singh, FICArb, is a seasoned shipping captain and maritime expert who uses his platform to inform, advocate for seafarers, and connect the shipping industry with broader geopolitical and economic narratives.
 
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Could be an underground Island or reef. For instance its widely believed, or at least one of the theories, that the Edmund Fitzgerald struck a underwater reef after the storm blew her off course and the crew didn't realize the drift they were pushed on by the winds and sea's. In fact I think this was verified by underwater camera that this underwater shoal, "The 6 Fathom shoal", was not the cause of the sinking tho it was possible dues to a number of reasons. The actual cause was finally agreed upon as overloading, poor hatch seals that added even more weight to the ship, and poor decision making by the Capt. which the company naturally wanted to cover up.

But a 6'th fathom shoal is 36' deep jutting up in 550' water in Lake Superior and such structures are even far more common in the oceans or the gulfs. The Persian Gulf is loaded with very shallow shoals and Islands. 2/3rds of it is 75' or shallower making it a very difficult trek for a super-tanker.
 
SilverStacker said:
Could be an underground Island or reef. For instance its widely believed, or at least one of the theories, that the Edmund Fitzgerald struck a underwater reef after the storm blew her off course and the crew didn't realize the drift they were pushed on by the winds and sea's. In fact I think this was verified by underwater camera that this underwater shoal, "The 6 Fathom shoal", was not the cause of the sinking tho it was possible dues to a number of reasons. The actual cause was finally agreed upon as overloading, poor hatch seals that added even more weight to the ship, and poor decision making by the Capt. which the company naturally wanted to cover up.
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The charts used by the Fitz were also found to be inaccurate. They were considerable distance off from where they believed they were.

And the shoal was nowhere near the normal route of freighters, so it wasn't a well-known navigation track.

As to this...shipwreck, maybe. Or pilings dropped down.

Or just that again, charts are inaccurate. The Toll Route is far from what had been the navigation channel
 
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A little update

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.

But the ship is tied to Iran — and seems to have been in the strait for months.

apnews.com

FACT FOCUS: Iran claims a foreign ship got stuck in Strait of Hormuz. But it is tied to Tehran

Iranian state television claimed this week that a foreign ship got stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after ignoring instructions to use a route laid out by the Islamic Republic’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard.
apnews.com apnews.com
 

Epstein, North Korea, Uranium One​

Clandestine
Jun 28, 2026
⚠️ALERT⚠️

I just made a MIND-BLOWING connection about Epstein, and it has nothing to do with the trafficking stuff… it’s about North Korea and Uranium One!

According to a 2013 email exchange between Epstein and French diplomat, Olivier Colom, Epstein was “very” interested in North Korea. Stay with me, it will all add up at the end

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Colom emailed Epstein and asked if he was “interested in N Korea?”, to which Epstein replied, “very”.

Then Colom says, “I have something for you then. Huge. Ultra Confidential. Come to Moscow with me in January?”.

Keep in mind, this email exchange took place on December 6, 2013, less than 2 months after the Uranium One deal was completed and Rosatom (Russia) took 100% ownership of Uranium One.

Then after Epstein says he “likes the idea” of North Korea as a potential location for whatever they were planning, Colom says, “Issue is very sensitive. Have to meet you.”

A LOT of connections here, but wait, there’s more.

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Epstein, North Korea, Uranium One

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Great POV - lear something else?

Trump Didn't Start The Iran War To Protect Israel He Did It To STOP WW3​

00:00 Introduction: Nick Griffin and the BNP
01:05 Netanyahu, Trump and the Iran War
02:35 The Deep State, Big Tech and the Petrodollar's End
04:19 The Real Target: Gulf Oil and Greater North America
07:10 Why the Saudis and Qataris Switched to Peace
09:27 Trump's Wins: Oil, Brent and the City of London
12:10 The IRGC, Lloyd's and Shipping Insurance
14:26 Starmer, NATO and Britain Staying Out
15:50 Energy Suicide, Nord Stream and Deep State History
20:31 The Federal Reserve and Dividing Russia from Germany
25:08 The European Union as a Basket Case
28:44 The European Parliament and the Biofuel Disaster
31:40 Immigration, GDP and Ireland
33:32 Farage, Net Zero Immigration and Demographics
35:48 Why Re-migration Can't Happen
39:48 Why Farage Is a Fraudster
42:56 African Immigration
46:56 Young Muslims Leaving for Dubai and Malaysia
48:15 Gender Ideology and Child Abuse
50:12 Grooming Gangs vs the Teachers' Unions
52:31 The Pakistani Rape Gangs
55:07 Rupert Lowe and the Snake Oil Problem
57:09 Tribalism, Charities and English Identity
59:18 Community Centres and Patrols
1:02:51 Christian Revival and the Common Law Tradition
 
Well, with the Fitz, I put 100% of the fault with the Capt. and the operating company. Of course the company is going to cover their ass's, which also means covering the Capt., but that ore tanker had no business being out there that night loaded down as it was, and with a questionable safety record regarding latches and seals of ore containment. Plus Great Lakes shipping safety requirements were a disgrace at the time. Multi-million $$ freighters and no requirements even for simple $200 electronic depth finders. Of which I had three depth/fishing finders on my 17' fishing boat, two LCDs and a flasher unit.

The safety boats, even if they had been able to get into them, which they never had a chance, wouldn't have mattered. They only would have prolonged their suffering. The depth finder equipment and escape boats were pretty much the same as the Titanic had and every ship since the Vikings. They would chuck a fathom line over the side and the mate would yell out the depth while the row boat escape crafts left them open to the elements. Not that they could have even got into them in such a sea state but even if they had the water and weather Temp.'s would have killed them anyway. Only one ship, another cargo ship ahead of them, was the only ship able to respond and it was a few hours ahead. The Capt. of that ship, I forget names, courageously turned around in that maelstrom and did try to search for them.

I fished the great lakes for many years and never lost respect for them. They would kill you like you were fried chicken the minute you took your eye off them. When the wind turned north I didn't mess around and I got the boat in no matter how good the fishing was. I had every bit of safety gear you could buy. 3 fish/depth finders, 2 2 way radios, life vests and cushions for everyone, 2 engines, 2 fire extinguishers, a LORAN navigation unit and later a GPS. Heres my 22' salmon boat.

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Ive been in horrendous conditions in all kinds of Lakes and the oceans. They scare the living crap out of me.
 
SilverStacker said:
The Capt. of that ship, I forget names, courageously turned around in that maelstrom and did try to search for them.
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I had heard that the Capt put it up for a vote by the crew whether or not they went back out, and it was unanimous that go looking for them.
 
Joe King said:
I had heard that the Capt put it up for a vote by the crew whether or not they went back out, and it was unanimous that go looking for them.
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I think your post is missing at least two references to pronouns. Could you repost using names instead of pronouns? Thanks.
 
SilverStacker said:
The safety boats, even if they had been able to get into them, which they never had a chance, wouldn't have mattered. They only would have prolonged their suffering. The depth finder equipment and escape boats were pretty much the same as the Titanic had and every ship since the Vikings. They would chuck a fathom line over the side and the mate would yell out the depth while the row boat escape crafts left them open to the elements. Not that they could have even got into them in such a sea state but even if they had the water and weather Temp.'s would have killed them anyway. Only one ship, another cargo ship ahead of them, was the only ship able to respond and it was a few hours ahead. The Capt. of that ship, I forget names, courageously turned around in that maelstrom and did try to search for them.
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A little off-topic, but...I'll bite...

Bernie Cooper, his name was. Master of the Arthur Anderson, who was convoying with the Fitz. The Fitz, in front, lost its radar early on the storm - antenna taken off by wind and ice - but had radio working, so Cooper used his radar to recommend a course for the Fitzgerald.

It was the Anderson crew that called in to the CG, when the Fitz disapeared from radar - about three miles ahead of the Anderson, should have been visible, but there was NO visibility in that squall. The Anderson continued - it could do nothing else, while watching for debris, life rafts, or distress flares, but made it into Whitefish Bay, the objective of both.

Once in safe harbor, the CG called the Anderson back, and said the weather was such they couldn't get an aircraft out. Could Cooper go back to look? At first, Cooper popped off to the CG radio operator, saying he barely got in, he wasn't gonna risk his ship and crew in that weather. But then he thought for five minutes - what if it was him, and his crew, that were bouncing in the cold water? He radioed back, agreeing to go out. Which he did, but nothing was found but some life rings, deck debris and one broken lifeboat.

I have my own theory about what happened, based on what I read. Captain's fault? His responsibility, sure. Was it his FAULT his charts, issued by the ship operator, were inaccurate? Was it anyone's fault at all?

The weight rating of the Fitzgerald had been increased that season - arbitrarily. This, on an aging ship - reports were, in good shape, but fleet maintenance, trucks, buses, ships, is always spotty. And in fresh water, leaks on a vessel are not so critical - things don't corrode nearly as fast.

So the Fitz was overloaded (but not by the new book) and going out for a lengthy run in November...THE time when severe storms are likely on the waterways. It was an accident setup, but this was how it was always done, for a hundred years.

It always takes a disaster to force changes. I'm sure the one-boat, one-flat-life-raft idea was that in calm weather, the shore was never much more than 50 miles or so away. Disregarding, of course, the chaos in a ship-sinking; poor weather, cold weather, cold water. It would take deaths, and many of them (other earlier Great Lakes accidents) to force changes.

My own theory, in a nutshell: They grounded on Six Fathom Shoal; but in the chop, they didn't feel it. That opened the underside to flooding; and the bilge pump was almost, but not quite, able to keep up with it. But the holds were filling, and the hull flexing - McSorley reported "railings down" amidships. That is never an idle observation - it's a telltale, the hull is flexing unnaturally; a prelude to a breakup. Probably because of the uneven distribution of flooding in the holds.

Then comes a set of unnaturally-large waves that drop the front quarter of the Fitz into a trough; and then just cover the cabin and bridge. Already it's lost bouyancy. The uneven added weight; the forward section being held down; the hull just snapped at that point. The same wave could have easily also swamped or damaged the machinery spaces aft, and sent that down as fast.
 
Well you know Israel was too gutless...all they can do is murder women and children.
 
Fatrat said:
Well you know Israel was too gutless...all they can do is murder women and children.
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The current mentality of their Ruling Class, is that we're their pawn-operatives-cannon-fodder.

We are to die - and live, miserably - for their benefit.

This is the mindset of a spoiled child, of flamboyant rich parents, who gave the child everything and constantly told him he was the center of the universe.

To the Political Elites of Israel, it's how they are the Chosen - reinforced by Bible-thumper fundamentalist preachers who misinterpret the Bible - and as the Chosen, the world is comprised of slaves and pawns to their will.

In fairness...it's not historically unknown. The Chinese Middle Kingdom philosophical outlook is much the same - we are the Speshul Ones, and the world must bend the knee to our desires. As China slowly rises with their newfound status as the (cheap) manufacturer of the world, they will begin to test their ability to rise to their (believed) destiny.
 
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