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Cal Gal
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Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
Russians are still fleeing abroad, citing fears of a new mobilization and a loss of freedom
This summer, a 28-year-old digital content marketer packed up his suitcases and duct-taped boxes and fled Russia, leaving behind his family and friends and not knowing when he'll be able to return. "...
Cal Gal
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Iraq invites German companies and offers them oil
Iraq invites German companies and offers them oil
Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Saidi, in Berlin for an official visit on Tuesday, invited German companies to take part in the reconstruction of his country. He also floated the idea of exporting crude o...
Cal Gal
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Iranian air defense shoots down third US military drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims
Iranian air defense shoots down third US military drone over Strait of Hormuz, regime claims
Earlier, the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera reported that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps had shot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's air defense shot down a US military MQ-1 dr...
Cal Gal
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Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe
Poland reinforces border with Ukraine amid growing security concerns across Europe
Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz announced Tuesday that the country is reinforcing security at its border with Ukraine after Russian drone strikes near crossings heightened concerns a...
Cal Gal
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Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter
Russian frigate fires flares towards Danish military helicopter
A Russian frigate fired two flares towards a Danish military helicopter sent to photograph it in international waters off Denmark on Monday.
Cal Gal
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Two US government personnel accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini
Two US government personnel accidentally shot by soldiers in Eswatini
An Eswatini army spokesperson said the shooting was ‘a diplomatic issue’ being handled by both countries
lecoqsportif
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Japan and S. Korea too.
manny
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US hegemony is over. They’ve unequivocally shown who they are. The best we can hope for is that the rest of the decline is gradual and led by generally competent people.
Dotard’s economic threats are meaningless now. Yes, he can hurt us, but every new action he takes, (economic or military) hurts the US even more. Unfortunately, the US population is stupid, arrogant, and gullible so he will continue to have support to do foolish things. Things are definitely going to get worse. Also the next several administrations will need scapegoats and undoubtedly we’ll be back in the crosshairs. It is going to be a bumpy ride. We need patience, resilience, and competent, respected leadership.
And on that note, while it’s fun to laugh at the Conservative Party right now, for the good of the country they need to ditch Poilievre and elect a serious person to lead the official opposition. I don’t see any real candidates — it might take another Reform/Alliance/PC style split before someone with actual credentials is interested in going anywhere meant that mess.
Dotard’s economic threats are meaningless now. Yes, he can hurt us, but every new action he takes, (economic or military) hurts the US even more. Unfortunately, the US population is stupid, arrogant, and gullible so he will continue to have support to do foolish things. Things are definitely going to get worse. Also the next several administrations will need scapegoats and undoubtedly we’ll be back in the crosshairs. It is going to be a bumpy ride. We need patience, resilience, and competent, respected leadership.
And on that note, while it’s fun to laugh at the Conservative Party right now, for the good of the country they need to ditch Poilievre and elect a serious person to lead the official opposition. I don’t see any real candidates — it might take another Reform/Alliance/PC style split before someone with actual credentials is interested in going anywhere meant that mess.
lecoqsportif
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Unfortunately the CPC is dominated by smarmy Maple MAGA clowns and it’s unclear how they will be dislodged without that split. Net result is that they are weakened party overall. Might be the only way forward.
I think the more important consideration is that we get good provincial premiers. Need better from Ontario…
I think the more important consideration is that we get good provincial premiers. Need better from Ontario…
zeke
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MindzEye
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lecoqsportif
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The irony being its Anglosphere dominions are leading the charge.
MindzEye
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They've been a bumbling, fumbling mess for 20-25 years now. 1.1 trillion dollars of their economy fucking off to the EU is going to be the final kick in the nuts that they need.
Cal Gal
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Iran hesitates to clamp down on defiance of headscarf rules as war and economic pressures mount
Iran hesitates to clamp down on defiance of headscarf rules as war and economic pressures mount
The scenes from the Iranian capital of Tehran, shared in social media videos, point to how dramatically enforcement of social restrictions has eased in the Islamic Republic in recent years. Hard-line...
MindzEye
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Ukraine: We have created interceptor drones that eliminate Shahed's for 3K USD
Russia: lol, stupid potato farmers, we put jet engine on Shahed
Ukraine: Brb
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Russia: lol, stupid potato farmers, we put jet engine on Shahed
Ukraine: Brb
Zelenskyy Confirms Breakthrough as Native Interceptor Downs Jet-Powered Shahed
Ukrainian forces successfully downed a Russian jet Shahed using a domestic interceptor, following trials of 4 systems tested in late August.
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