What's going on in your city/country/region?

[Catoptric]

179 Dead After Plane Crashes, Explodes During Landing at South Korean Airport
https://www.theepochtimes.com/world/179 ... epochtimes




Obviously, the above isn't in my area, but the following video has an opening sequence in an outlet mall near me (this would have been a few years ago.)


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An animated series on Netflix was created by someone that would have been very local, and who incorporated a lot of Texas influences (such as Big Tex from the state fair, as well as some homecoming traditions that seem more localized.)

https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-enterta ... ix-series/

The show has pretty high ratings (though it's typical for the target audience of Netflix; a different platform tends to not be so optimistic.)
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/jentr ... rworld/s01


Also, Dallas Morning News was owned by Belo Corporation, which was a media conglomerate which has it's origins begun in the the Texas region as a newspaper in Galveston, prior to the Republic of Texas, and which has had a newspaper printing press in Plano (and incidentally, the same building seemed to have been looking for distilled water to keep the press operational when they were running out of it, and sent an old woman out to pick it up, and in her haste she crashed her vehicle into a sign pole at a Walmart I was working at. . .) and is now selling that equipment for about $47.5 million to open up a new printing press in my same city, which will supposedly save them $5 million in operation costs per year.

https://starlocalmedia.com/carrolltonle ... dd93e.html

[HighlyIrregular II]

US president of the late 70s, Jimmy Carter, turned 100. I wrote him two letters in 1977, or else I made two points in one letter. One point encouraged him to take action on investigating UFOs. I think the other was about pollution. I had his picture framed on my dresser. I had Regan's framed after Carter. I think I had Bush's framed too. IIRC, Clinton encouraged letters and I wrote him a long one and asked for a picture at the end, which I never received.

Carter dead at 100.

I'm going to look up obits in conservative papers out of curiosity. I did that when he started hospice care too. I remember one talking about how he had the best "second act" but I forgot the details except that no real accomplishments were mentioned. Not even his trips to negotiate with world leaders on issues when he was in his 80s or 90s. They said nothing bad OR good.

[Catoptric]

3AM, suspected ISIS (flag on the back of the vehicle?) attack

10 Dead, Dozens Injured After Vehicle Plows Into Crowd in New Orleans: Officials
https://www.theepochtimes.com/us/10-dea ... epochtimes

[Roger Mexico]

Mass-vehicular-homicide attack in New Orleans:

-Driver was killed by police during the attack.
-American, but he apparently left an electronic record of claims he had joined ISIS.
-I've seen a few reports saying there were possibly co-conspirators planting bombs elsewhere.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fb ... ngNewsSerp

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/new-or ... 6m40b2j9ig

[Catoptric]

Mass-vehicular-homicide attack in New Orleans:

-Driver was killed by police during the attack.
-American, but he apparently left an electronic record of claims he had joined ISIS.
-I've seen a few reports saying there were possibly co-conspirators planting bombs elsewhere.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/fb ... ngNewsSerp

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/new-or ... 6m40b2j9ig

Here he is, a former US Army IT specialist:
https://www.instagram.com/crimenewsdetr ... TAXigR4ar/

And a Trump Hotel in Las Vegas may be connected (at least, assuming the unexploded bombs in New Orleans weren't some side-bitches working with the above dude, though I would assume the guy just was into some suicidal rage that compelled him to take out as many people as he could; 15 total dead, dozens or more wounded.)

1 Dead After a Cybertruck Explodes Outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/01/01/us/c ... vegas.html

I just assumed LV was a statement made against Trump and Elon (who is only political as an incentive for tax write-offs.) It was a rented vehicle and was a suicide attack.

[Catoptric]

This is just some deluded idiot claiming the obvious of a known area for tourism, and he's completely "off the mark" about what likely motivated the attack (it sure as fuck wasn't because the people were "infidels" who were committing sins, as that's about as hypocritical as anything.)



At around 20 seconds in he says, "Simontaneously," and I immediately thought of this:




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And this piece of garbage will be running the country.



What the science of predators tells us about the morbidly rich | Opinion
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets ... r-AA1wUqMZ


(30 day half-mast following the death of a former President; Jimmy Carter)

Trump complains that US flags will be half-staff on his inauguration day
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics ... r-AA1wVytm

Maybe the irony of it being half-mast was too much to guilt to acknowledge?


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Ecuador Hands Over Galapagos Islands To Build U.S. Military Base
https://portside.org/2024-12-30/ecuador ... -02GQTP9Ww

[HighlyIrregular II]

I believe there's enough fact here to justify this post in this section.

Me: Describe how Trump's forceful takeover attempt of Greenland may go.

ChatGPT
President-elect Donald Trump has recently made statements suggesting the possibility of using military force to acquire Greenland from Denmark.
AP NEWS

While these declarations have garnered significant media attention, they are widely regarded as rhetorical and not indicative of actual policy intentions. The complexities involved in such an endeavor make it highly improbable.

Geopolitical and Military Considerations:

International Relations: Greenland is an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark, a NATO ally. Any aggressive action would severely strain diplomatic relations with Denmark and other NATO members, potentially violating international law and NATO's principle of collective defense.

Military Logistics: Greenland's vast and harsh Arctic environment presents significant challenges for any military operation, including extreme weather conditions, limited infrastructure, and the need for substantial logistical support.

Global Response: A forceful takeover would likely provoke widespread international condemnation, economic sanctions, and potential military responses from other nations, further isolating the United States on the global stage.

Domestic Implications:

Political Opposition: Such an action would face substantial opposition within the U.S. government, including from Congress and the public, who may view it as an unnecessary and aggressive expansionist move.

Economic Costs: The financial burden of a military operation and subsequent administration of Greenland would be enormous, diverting resources from domestic priorities.

In summary, while President-elect Trump's statements about acquiring Greenland through force have generated discussion, the practical, legal, and ethical obstacles render such a scenario highly unlikely. These remarks are more plausibly interpreted as rhetorical posturing rather than a genuine policy proposal.

Trump's Greenland Remarks Stir Controversy

AP News
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal

The Atlantic
The Political Logic of Trump's International Threats

The Sun
Watch Trump threaten to 'FORCE' Canada to become 51st US state & refuse to rule out invasion of Greenland & Panama Canal

Me: I mean, make it fun, like "Navy Seals enter the capitol, they are met with fire, Greenland's army commander is killed..." like that.

ChatGPT
A fictional scenario like this could play out as an exaggerated action-packed political thriller. Here's how a tongue-in-cheek version of Trump's hypothetical forceful takeover of Greenland might go:

Operation Arctic Freedom
It begins with a tweet, of course:
"Greenland will be GREAT under American rule. Tremendous ice, folks. The Danes can't even sell it right. Sad!"

The next day, U.S. Navy SEALs arrive off Greenland’s southern coast aboard stealth submarines, their mission dubbed Operation Arctic Freedom. As they stealthily approach Nuuk, Greenland’s capital, they are spotted by local fishermen who immediately alert the Danish-appointed governor.

The First Strike:
Denmark, unwilling to escalate tensions, scrambles its Arctic patrol ships to intercept. But before they can engage, the U.S. unveils its secret weapon: a fleet of icebreakers that carve through the icy waters, allowing an armada of military vessels to dock at Nuuk’s harbor. Greenland’s small police force valiantly attempts to set up barricades, but it’s no match for the SEAL teams who infiltrate under the cover of the polar night.

The Stand in Nuuk:
The Greenlandic Army—totaling 100 personnel—gathers in the town square to defend their sovereignty. They’re joined by local hunters wielding harpoons, sled dogs barking in solidarity. A tense standoff ensues as SEAL Team 6 advances toward the parliament building.

Suddenly, the first shots are fired! A harpoon flies through the air, narrowly missing a SEAL. Chaos erupts as U.S. forces deploy drones that hover menacingly above. Greenland’s Army Commander, armed with a ceremonial saber, leads a heroic charge—but he is soon neutralized by non-lethal rubber bullets (Trump insisted they keep things "classy").

A Twitter Play-by-Play:
Meanwhile, back in Florida, Trump live-tweets the operation:

"Greenland resistance? Fake news. They’re thrilled. Tremendous resources under those glaciers!"
"Danish ships? Sunk. SAD!"
The International Response:
Across the Atlantic, NATO convenes an emergency meeting. Denmark, outraged, invokes Article 5, but member states hesitate. “Are we really going to war over Greenland?” asks a skeptical representative. Meanwhile, Canada beefs up its Arctic defenses, fearing they’re next.

Victory, Sort Of:
Within 48 hours, Nuuk’s parliament raises a white flag. Trump declares victory on live TV, wearing a parka emblazoned with “Make Greenland American Again.” In a surprise twist, Greenlanders agree to the annexation—but only under the condition that they retain full autonomy, free healthcare, and veto power over all future U.S. presidents.

The Aftermath:
Back home, Congress erupts into chaos. Impeachment proceedings are launched, yet Trump's approval rating soars among fans of extreme winter sports. Greenland becomes the 51st state, though most Americans can’t locate it on a map.

And in Nuuk? Locals enjoy a sudden boom in tourism, with Americans flocking to see “Trump Fjord” and “MAGA Glacier.” Meanwhile, Danish operatives secretly plot Operation Arctic Retaliation.

Would you like to add more twists or keep it as is?

[Catoptric]

New videos:


Not mentioned was this hiker who seems to have been the first to witness the outbreak of the fires. Whether they were smoking doobies and were perhaps unsure if they might have caused this, seems a bit dumb they would incriminate themselves by posting evidence of their being near that location (and hence, being accuse of starting the fire and actually understanding the proper use of "big words" like apophenic) seems to really go-over the meatheads ability to comprehend.




Original post:
Wind caused trees to crash into power lines, sparking fires.


Supposedly some water dams were removed to allow a small fish to survive in the ecosystem?

And the LA Mayor is questioned (and remains unresponsive) to having cut the fire budget, while in Ghana (of all places?)
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/vi ... rcna186957

Aliens


This guy also covered the previous topic (as shown in the thumbnail) and is mentioning that the guy that blew himself up in the Tesla Cybertruck, that China has anti-gravitic drone technology and is way ahead of the US (that also has designed similar technology.)


The problem is a lot of the speculation about anti-gravity is bullshit (and could just be patents that are known to not work or are frauds to get money from the government, while also attempting to get foreign governments to attempt to make useful tech, knowing it's a false path) such as this guy who basically created an electric wind effect on metal which works like a sail boat being suspended from wind over the current (not antigravity, in other words.)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Townsend_Brown


And this turd (Elon Musk)


I find it kind of "funny" he started carrying his Minnie Me around following the United Health CEO was killed.

‘His little human shield’: Elon Musk called out for suspiciously becoming more fatherly
https://www.themarysue.com/his-little-h ... -fatherly/


When this comedian was doing a piece on Steve Jobs at the time of his death, he could have just as well been making a slur against Elon Musk (pretending to be Nikola Tesla?) whose main idea for a Tesla patent was redesigning a charge port for what already existed for EV cars (pretending to give his patents away for free only because he hoped someone would build a company around charge stations in order to popularize his exclusivity.)

Steve Jobs was an absolute ass and a loon
https://youtu.be/QDC7h2Bu4Y8

Spoiler

Show

8:45 The irony about the "Apple interface" is it copied itself from technology that existed for over a decade with the Xerox Alto (1973) computer, who they also ripped off Xerox with their invention of the mouse from 1972 which actually took from an earlier wooden prototype design from 1963 (which in the movie, 'Pirates of Silicon Valley,' Steve Jobs was shown as apprehensive of showing Bill Gates of also stealing as exemplified, when the Bill Gates character is revealed an early prototype and inquires about how the mouse cursor worked, as it was the software that recognizes the trackball motion and that it wasn't much in way of internal hardware.

The Personal Computer merely copied existing computer platforms and it only appeared primitive because of how expensive it was to manufacture the technology at the time (hence an Apple computer wasn't usually cheap unless you bought their early chipset that would enable hobbyists to assemble their own computer.) Steve Wozniak was everything behind the beginnings, and there were a few people that helped fund it early on.

In many ways, Steve Jobs hindered the success of Apple with the Lisa computer, which he was adamant he didn't want to have an internal fan, since it would be noisy, and would only be air cooled (a rare thing to do if you wanted it to be used long-term as it would overheat and damage it, which it did.) He also went against Wosniaks mission to produce computers for computer enthusiasts, and you can see parallels to how Apple has been developed over the years with newer technology (though their in-house built chipsets were highly reputable; moreso now they simply upcharge on other manufacturer's technology and charge a premium while preventing people from working on their own products they own; not too different from how you might pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for something like a John Deere tractor but not technically own it because the software running the tractor requires a pay-to-own software model service plan. Apple makes the majority of their money from service in their ecosystem, and designs their tech accordingly to controlled obsolescence.)

I found an interest (steampunk inspired?) computer mouse with a Victorian appearance. I was looking up the original 1962-63 computer mouse which even in that day they would have incorporated up to 3 buttons if the hardware was available when they made it, and it's interesting how they now intentionally make things look like it's out of a Frankenstien story/movie.
https://www.etsy.com/listing/1840280066 ... o=1&&gQT=1

And hobby projects get even more absurd:
https://www.reddit.com/r/steampunk/comm ... _computer/

[Catoptric]

Trump announces plans for a new, wildly unnecessary bureaucracy (plans for ending IRS while pretending that people aren't paying for taxes when they buy a product that has to adjust for the cost incurred on the other end, similar to pretending that subsidies aren't inadvertently redirecting taxes into the cost of gas, while pretending people are only paying a small amount?)

https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-sho ... rcna187775


A pro-MAGA/TARD/DOGE-turd viewpoint.




David Lynch died.




The dangers of socialized healthcare (or dystopian late-stage capitalism?)

[Roger Mexico]

One of Elon Musk's rockets blew up.

https://x.com/adavenport354/status/1880 ... -musk-says