Monthly Archives: August 2026

Kneel to me (and my power pals) or vengeance is ours

Posted on August 17, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.newsweek.com/trump-kim-jong-un-south-korea-military-exercises-12329549 Historical ties: https://www.combattech.net/the-story-behind-us-and-south-korea-military-exercises/ An observation: Recent commentary downplaying the U.S. Army’s role in the Indo-Pacific misrepresents the complex security landscape and landpower’s essential place within it. Assertions that the Army is on a “dead-end ride to Asia” are short-sighted, … Continue reading →

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O little town of Bethlehem, how still we see thee lie…

Posted on August 17, 2026 by borderslynn

One of my favourite hymns we sang at school in the 1950s: 1.O little town of Bethlehem,how still we see thee lie!Above thy deep and dreamless sleepthe silent stars go by.Yet in thy dark streets shineththe everlasting light;the hopes and … Continue reading →

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Record profits for oil corporations as shortages grow

Posted on August 16, 2026 by borderslynn

Aug 11, 2026 https://grist.org/energy/record-profits-oil-companies-wont-drill-baby-drill/ reCAPTCHA TotalEnergies: The French oil giant’s earnings rose by 67 percent in the second quarter, its best quarter in nearly three years, backed by higher oil prices and strong profit margins for refining chemicals, offsetting weaker LNG … Continue reading →

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Oil refineries near you – in the crosshairs

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

War Has Turned Refineries Into Strategic Targets Unlike previous energy crises driven primarily by supply shortages, today’s disruptions stem from attacks on the infrastructure that converts crude into finished products. The Middle East remains the epicenter of the problem. The … Continue reading →

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Please Canada, reconsider the Enbridge Line 5

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

I am reproducing this appeal to stop these pipelines once and for all. How can any sane person consider an already environmentally harmful leaking pipeline be extended in this fossil fuelled extreme weather 21st century experience?

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Embargo the Silk Road????

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

Ancient history, the first Persian Empire: Silk Road map, 1st century: https://asktheman.xyz/ The consequential route over time: In January 2026: Bessent claims China’s Digital Silk Road threatens U.S. security; China responds by emphasizing cooperation and development.Time：2026-01-31 22:47:12 11Writer：晨雨On January 31, … Continue reading →

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Mitigation to prevent wildfires caused through fossil fuels use

Posted on August 15, 2026 by borderslynn

https://www.euronews.com/2026/08/07/how-europes-drought-exposes-weakness-of-fossil-fuels-as-poland-forced-to-shut-down-coal-pl Mount Etna, regularly erupting: Volcanic eruptions send a cocktail of debris and emissions into the air. The most obvious is ash, but volcanoes also emit carbon dioxide and sulfur dioxide, as well as small amounts of hydrogen sulfide, hydrogen chloride and … Continue reading →

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Afghan Sunni Taliban and Shia Iranians become allies

Posted on August 14, 2026 by borderslynn

https://yorktowninstitute.org/how-iran-became-the-talibans-most-pragmatic-ally/ Trump’s ‘deal’ with the Taliban: Trump’s deal with the Taliban In response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, a US-led coalition invaded Afghanistan in October 2001. The allies quickly deposed the repressive Taliban regime and installed a western-backed government. But … Continue reading →

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Remembering George Floyd and his murderer: invoking Russell Vought terminology

Posted on August 14, 2026 by borderslynn

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is now the frontrunner to become the 2028 Democratic presidential nominee, https://www.msn.com/en-ie/news/other/new-2028-frontrunner-has-emerged-on-a-key-prediction-market-site/ar-AA29YB1M But she has lost before she began, when AOC tries to laugh off ‘crazy’ woke era as thing of the past, but conservatives aren’t amused Story … Continue reading →

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Flock Surveillance plus Electric Shock Gloves

Posted on August 13, 2026 by borderslynn

What Are Flock Cameras? Inside the ALPR Network Sparking a Viral TikTok and Instagram DeFlock Backlash Flock cameras face growing scrutiny as DeFlock activists target ALPR surveillance across the US By Michael ToledoPublished 13 August 2026, 4:20 AM BST A little-known network … Continue reading →

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