So the bombing worked? Iran bending the knee.
![[Image: KWgWzmd.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/KWgWzmd.jpg)
Iran, IAEA announce agreement on resuming nuclear inspections
Qatari's will be proclaiming "Perfidious Albion"!
![[Image: Zjsb3jv.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Zjsb3jv.jpg)
Perfidious Albion is a French-derived phrase referring to England as treacherous or deceitful in international affairs. "Albion" is an ancient name for the island of Britain, and "perfidious" means disloyal or treacherous. The term originated in French diplomatic circles, has a long history in English usage, and popped back up again during discussions around Brexit.
Imagine trying to explain to someone in 2019 that in 2025 a certain country would be drone bombing Greta Thunberg.
![[Image: Uqz5u8w.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Uqz5u8w.jpg)
https://x.com/AssalRad/status/1965196986111721611
MV Thamesborg Runs Aground in the Northwest Passage/Franklin Strait.
Short vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlf2ee-sU38
Winter is coming, and that place wants you dead.
![[Image: 0ZLQut5.gif]](https://i.imgur.com/0ZLQut5.gif)
Things most people don't see (much less experience) the US Navy doing and doing very well. As a junior sailor I did this more times than I can count. During calm seas this is a boring uneventful operation. The most exciting time is Mail Call and pray the helo doesn't drop the bag into the drink. During rough seas with the occasional rogue waves is a whole other story.
News from the high seas...
U.S. Destroyers, Norwegian Navy surveilled by Russia in High North
Next U.K. Pacific Carrier Deployment Will Feature Unmanned Ships in Strike Group, Says First Sea Lord
The Coyote and Roadrunner. Not the cartoon characters but the drone interceptors. Neither is made by Acme.
Coyote, Roadrunner Loitering Drone Interceptors To Arm U.S. Navy Destroyers
By the time "Golden Dome" goes operational it may be too late...
China Military Unveils Mosquito-Sized Drones for 'Special Missions'
Over 10 years ago there were reports via US Air Force that microdrones no bigger than insects were being developed to 'bite' targets. Unlike Israeli style assassination strikes this would greatly reduce collateral damage, though a host of other nightmarish scenarios may/will develop.
Coast Guard Caribbean Anti-Trafficking Missions Continue as Military’s Role is Redefined
Meanwhile...
![[Image: wk2uM31.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/wk2uM31.jpg)
https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1965546005467914641
Geography Trivia:
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe (ex-Russia): 233,030 sq mi (~600,000 km²) with an estmated population of 32.8 million.
Venezuela is 50% larger than Ukraine: 353,841 sq mi (~900,000 km²) with an estimated 29 million people.
Granted bread basket versus a whole lotta jungle and Venezula has the world's largest oil reserves though it's not sweet crude like in the Middle East & Russia. Back in the 20th century we (USA) were best friends with Venezuela. Today, it's back to gunboat diplomacy to bleed the country dry economically & force Maduro to kneel.
Good informative vid:
End the madness now!
![[Image: PNeQlSn.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/PNeQlSn.jpg)
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965443128195731891
Remember when it used to be "report commies to..."
NBC News poll finds huge support for restricting smartphones in school.
![[Image: pTohhw4.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/pTohhw4.jpg)
Any conversation around banning smartphones in schools really ought to give historical context, such as mentioning the great beeper panic of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![[Image: G6WPxKA.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/G6WPxKA.jpg)
The Forgotten War on Beepers
![[Image: omxuQfu.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/omxuQfu.jpg)
![[Image: KWgWzmd.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/KWgWzmd.jpg)
Iran, IAEA announce agreement on resuming nuclear inspections
Qatari's will be proclaiming "Perfidious Albion"!
![[Image: Zjsb3jv.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Zjsb3jv.jpg)
Perfidious Albion is a French-derived phrase referring to England as treacherous or deceitful in international affairs. "Albion" is an ancient name for the island of Britain, and "perfidious" means disloyal or treacherous. The term originated in French diplomatic circles, has a long history in English usage, and popped back up again during discussions around Brexit.
Imagine trying to explain to someone in 2019 that in 2025 a certain country would be drone bombing Greta Thunberg.
![[Image: Uqz5u8w.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/Uqz5u8w.jpg)
https://x.com/AssalRad/status/1965196986111721611
MV Thamesborg Runs Aground in the Northwest Passage/Franklin Strait.
Short vid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mlf2ee-sU38
Winter is coming, and that place wants you dead.
![[Image: 0ZLQut5.gif]](https://i.imgur.com/0ZLQut5.gif)
Things most people don't see (much less experience) the US Navy doing and doing very well. As a junior sailor I did this more times than I can count. During calm seas this is a boring uneventful operation. The most exciting time is Mail Call and pray the helo doesn't drop the bag into the drink. During rough seas with the occasional rogue waves is a whole other story.
News from the high seas...
U.S. Destroyers, Norwegian Navy surveilled by Russia in High North
Next U.K. Pacific Carrier Deployment Will Feature Unmanned Ships in Strike Group, Says First Sea Lord
The Coyote and Roadrunner. Not the cartoon characters but the drone interceptors. Neither is made by Acme.
Coyote, Roadrunner Loitering Drone Interceptors To Arm U.S. Navy Destroyers
By the time "Golden Dome" goes operational it may be too late...
China Military Unveils Mosquito-Sized Drones for 'Special Missions'
Over 10 years ago there were reports via US Air Force that microdrones no bigger than insects were being developed to 'bite' targets. Unlike Israeli style assassination strikes this would greatly reduce collateral damage, though a host of other nightmarish scenarios may/will develop.
Coast Guard Caribbean Anti-Trafficking Missions Continue as Military’s Role is Redefined
Meanwhile...
![[Image: wk2uM31.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/wk2uM31.jpg)
https://x.com/DD_Geopolitics/status/1965546005467914641
Geography Trivia:
Ukraine is the largest country in Europe (ex-Russia): 233,030 sq mi (~600,000 km²) with an estmated population of 32.8 million.
Venezuela is 50% larger than Ukraine: 353,841 sq mi (~900,000 km²) with an estimated 29 million people.
Granted bread basket versus a whole lotta jungle and Venezula has the world's largest oil reserves though it's not sweet crude like in the Middle East & Russia. Back in the 20th century we (USA) were best friends with Venezuela. Today, it's back to gunboat diplomacy to bleed the country dry economically & force Maduro to kneel.
Good informative vid:
End the madness now!
![[Image: PNeQlSn.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/PNeQlSn.jpg)
https://x.com/WhiteHouse/status/1965443128195731891
Remember when it used to be "report commies to..."
NBC News poll finds huge support for restricting smartphones in school.
![[Image: pTohhw4.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/pTohhw4.jpg)
Any conversation around banning smartphones in schools really ought to give historical context, such as mentioning the great beeper panic of the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![[Image: G6WPxKA.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/G6WPxKA.jpg)
The Forgotten War on Beepers
![[Image: omxuQfu.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/omxuQfu.jpg)
![[Image: fRAKu9t.jpg]](https://i.imgur.com/fRAKu9t.jpg)
"It is hard to imagine a more stupid or more dangerous way of making decisions than by putting those decisions in the hands of people who pay no price for being wrong." – Thomas Sowell