Has any shipmate any idea why the USAF B-2 bombers at RAF Fairford hightailed it back to the USA?
To dangerous here now for the mighty US Air Force?
The best I've seen to explain the withdrawal is a photo of a white rabbit.
Sorry. I'm not clear what the white rabbit symbolizes there. I guess it could plausibly be logic and proportion fallen sloppy dead, but I'm thinking more probably something akin to the white flag of surrender?
Has any shipmate any idea why the USAF B-2 bombers at RAF Fairford hightailed it back to the USA?
To dangerous here now for the mighty US Air Force?
The best I've seen to explain the withdrawal is a photo of a white rabbit.
Sorry. I'm not clear what the white rabbit symbolizes there. I guess it could plausibly be logic and proportion fallen sloppy dead, but I'm thinking more probably something akin to the white flag of surrender?
Has any shipmate any idea why the USAF B-2 bombers at RAF Fairford hightailed it back to the USA?
To dangerous here now for the mighty US Air Force?
The best I've seen to explain the withdrawal is a photo of a white rabbit.
Sorry. I'm not clear what the white rabbit symbolizes there. I guess it could plausibly be logic and proportion fallen sloppy dead, but I'm thinking more probably something akin to the white flag of surrender?
I was thinking more of Ship time. Even 10 years ago a Monty Python allusion would be recognised by the vast majority of people here. Or, maybe it was just that those who didn't recognise it filed the reference under "strange stuff I don't understand. Like 'thurifer'".
I was thinking more of Ship time. Even 10 years ago a Monty Python allusion would be recognised by the vast majority of people here. Or, maybe it was just that those who didn't recognise it filed the reference under "strange stuff I don't understand. Like 'thurifer'".
I think it’s more that “white rabbit” has lots of cultural references. I can pretty much recite the dialogue of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and I didn’t make the association. My mind went to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, to Jefferson Airplane, and to a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.
Now, if you’d said “a photo of a foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent” or “a photo of a harmless little bunny,” . . . .
I was thinking more of Ship time. Even 10 years ago a Monty Python allusion would be recognised by the vast majority of people here. Or, maybe it was just that those who didn't recognise it filed the reference under "strange stuff I don't understand. Like 'thurifer'".
I think it’s more that “white rabbit” has lots of cultural references. I can pretty much recite the dialogue of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, and I didn’t make the association. My mind went to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, to Jefferson Airplane, and to a magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat.
Now, if you’d said “a photo of a foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent” or “a photo of a harmless little bunny,” . . . .
I think I've always heard that scene referred to as "the killer rabbit". Plus, like you, "white rabbit" puts me in mind of Wonderland or Jefferson Airplane.
I'm pretty sure I get most of the Python allusions here. Made one myself a coupla weeks back.
"The Orange Plague" - a satirical 8.5-foot-tall, 23-karat gold-plated statue of a naked donald trump was unveiled at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, as an artistic protest against his policies.
Which, in this case, is presumably hidden behind the figure upon which Trump is sitting...
Noted. Didn't pick that up the first time I clicked.
That's actually better than the other one, because at least it makes a political statement(Trump rides on the back of the downtrodden), rather than just a dick joke.
Which, in this case, is presumably hidden behind the figure upon which Trump is sitting...
Noted. Didn't pick that up the first time I clicked.
That's actually better than the other one, because at least it makes a political statement(Trump rides on the back of the downtrodden), rather than just a dick joke.
Yes, I think you're right.
As to retaliation by the mad emperor, I note that the artist is a Dane. Greenland had better be prepared for a US invasion, recent deal notwithstanding.
After a nice call with Putin, Russia has agreed to produce 350,000 tonnes of diesel for American consumption--right before a certain midterm election?
Aren't we supposed to be supporting the other guy--Zalenski?
Never saw A Very British Coup, but I believe this is the basic set-up, except with a left-wing international alliance, ie. socialist UK PM takes out big loan from the USSR to help manage economic crisis at home.
The latest sanctions against the ICC have been characterised by some as yet another petulant response by Trump to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Navi Pillay. Maybe. But I wondered if it was also a preemptive move against the risk of ICC possible action against the US for alleged war crimes.
Whatever, it’s yet another example of his bruised ego producing a lash out. Two years to go.
That may be so, but it's the sheer perfidy of Trump's action which is so sickening - and, meanwhile, more Ukrainian children are slaughtered by his pal Putin.
After a nice call with Putin, Russia has agreed to produce 350,000 tonnes of diesel for American consumption--right before a certain midterm election?
Aren't we supposed to be supporting the other guy--Zalenski?
From various figures reported in UK press, the total amount that Putin has promised to send amounts to a bit less than four days consumption in USA. Will that actually affect prices? How much will Putin actually be able to supply as the Ukrainians increase their attacks on Russian refineries?
After a nice call with Putin, Russia has agreed to produce 350,000 tonnes of diesel for American consumption--right before a certain midterm election?
Aren't we supposed to be supporting the other guy--Zalenski?
From various figures reported in UK press, the total amount that Putin has promised to send amounts to a bit less than four days consumption in USA. Will that actually affect prices? How much will Putin actually be able to supply as the Ukrainians increase their attacks on Russian refineries?
There is little chance any Russian diesel will enter the American market before the midterms. Polls indicate 95% of Americans are not in favor this deal anyway. In other words, this will backfire.
Today CNN is reporting Trump is criticizing Zelenski for continuing to attack the Russian refineries and is now calling on Ukraine to replace Zelenski.
Polls indicate 95% of Americans are not in favor this deal anyway.
That seems like a really lopsided number for almost any issue, and I can't find any polls about the diesel deal on-line. Where did you see this?
In truth, I may have gotten carried away with the comment of the poll. I think it was Elizabeth Warren who came out this morning in an off the cuff comment. I do not think there is any poll that has yet been done on that question. It usually takes up to 48 hours before pollsters can gage American reaction to national events.
In other words, give it till about the midweek before any real poll will come out with this.
Now the "Orange Plague" is threatening to cut intelligence sharing with Kiev & says Zelenski should step down as president of Ukraine. Words fail me, at this treachery & betrayal. USA were guarantors of Ukrainian freedom, which Trump has conveniently forgotten...
His words about how the war in Ukraine didn't need to happen are richer than Musk.
From the Ukrainian side, of course the war had to happen. There were two choices, resist the invasion or give in and let the Russians take over. When has a nation been invaded and not done what they can to fight back? Austria in 1936, maybe? Would Trump also say that WWII shouldn't have happened because Poland shouldn't have fought back? Or the US tell the Japanese that there was no problem with the attack on Pearl Harbor and invasion of the Philippines and the US wasn't going to intervene against further Japanese expansion?
Of course, from the Russian side it was a war of choice. There was no need for Putin to launch the attack, the war shouldn't have happened because there should have been no attack on Ukraine in the first place. Just as WWII shouldn't have started because there should have been no invasion of Czechoslovakia. Or the current war in Iran shouldn't have happened because it was a bad choice and unnecessary for the US Israeli attack on Iran.
If Trump thinks leading a country in a war of self defence is reason for a President to resign, what's his view on whether leading a country in starting a war of choice should be reason for a President to resign?
I think the annexation of Crimea is good evidence of that. But I am concerned about how different Trump and his kleptocracy is from Xi or Putin. Are we just refusing to make objective comparisons because the US has been a long term ally ?
Trump is worse, because how can we fight a long-term ally whose businesses and agencies are embedded in our infrastructure and defence? I'm sure there are people at GCHQ exercising their brains over this very issue.
Trump is worse, because how can we fight a long-term ally whose businesses and agencies are embedded in our infrastructure and defence? I'm sure there are people at GCHQ exercising their brains over this very issue.
It's also a big lesson for us to work towards losing our dependence on the US.
Trump is worse, because how can we fight a long-term ally whose businesses and agencies are embedded in our infrastructure and defence? I'm sure there are people at GCHQ exercising their brains over this very issue.
It's also a big lesson for us to work towards losing our dependence on the US.
Yes, and an added incentive to work more closely with our neighbours in the rest of Europe.
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Sorry. I'm not clear what the white rabbit symbolizes there. I guess it could plausibly be logic and proportion fallen sloppy dead, but I'm thinking more probably something akin to the white flag of surrender?
Think Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Ahh, the killer rabbit. Thanks.
The passage of nearly 60 years, I guess.
Now, if you’d said “a photo of a foul, cruel, and bad-tempered rodent” or “a photo of a harmless little bunny,” . . . .
I think I've always heard that scene referred to as "the killer rabbit". Plus, like you, "white rabbit" puts me in mind of Wonderland or Jefferson Airplane.
I'm pretty sure I get most of the Python allusions here. Made one myself a coupla weeks back.
Oh dear - what will trump do in retaliation?
Despite living with @Sandemaniac and being a Python fan, my first thought was Alice too (and falling down rabbitholes or through looking glasses).
I'd love to know the proportion assigned to a certain anatomical part. Or maybe I wouldn't after all.
Also artistically unoriginal. Some American artist did a similar piece early in Trump 45, emphasizing his supposedly small manhood.
Noted. Didn't pick that up the first time I clicked.
That's actually better than the other one, because at least it makes a political statement(Trump rides on the back of the downtrodden), rather than just a dick joke.
Yes, I think you're right.
As to retaliation by the mad emperor, I note that the artist is a Dane. Greenland had better be prepared for a US invasion, recent deal notwithstanding.
After a nice call with Putin, Russia has agreed to produce 350,000 tonnes of diesel for American consumption--right before a certain midterm election?
Aren't we supposed to be supporting the other guy--Zalenski?
Never saw A Very British Coup, but I believe this is the basic set-up, except with a left-wing international alliance, ie. socialist UK PM takes out big loan from the USSR to help manage economic crisis at home.
trump supports one guy and one guy only - himself.
Has ever an emperor been as bad as trump?
This one's actions are having worldwide consequences. All in the name of bolstering his polls and ego.
Whatever, it’s yet another example of his bruised ego producing a lash out. Two years to go.
Of the Romans I would nominate Caligula.
Indeed.
He was horrendous. But trump is affecting every one of us with his paranoid self love.
Happy birthday, Vlad. I hope it's your last.
From various figures reported in UK press, the total amount that Putin has promised to send amounts to a bit less than four days consumption in USA. Will that actually affect prices? How much will Putin actually be able to supply as the Ukrainians increase their attacks on Russian refineries?
There is little chance any Russian diesel will enter the American market before the midterms. Polls indicate 95% of Americans are not in favor this deal anyway. In other words, this will backfire.
Today CNN is reporting Trump is criticizing Zelenski for continuing to attack the Russian refineries and is now calling on Ukraine to replace Zelenski.
That seems like a really lopsided number for almost any issue, and I can't find any polls about the diesel deal on-line. Where did you see this?
In truth, I may have gotten carried away with the comment of the poll. I think it was Elizabeth Warren who came out this morning in an off the cuff comment. I do not think there is any poll that has yet been done on that question. It usually takes up to 48 hours before pollsters can gage American reaction to national events.
In other words, give it till about the midweek before any real poll will come out with this.
From the Ukrainian side, of course the war had to happen. There were two choices, resist the invasion or give in and let the Russians take over. When has a nation been invaded and not done what they can to fight back? Austria in 1936, maybe? Would Trump also say that WWII shouldn't have happened because Poland shouldn't have fought back? Or the US tell the Japanese that there was no problem with the attack on Pearl Harbor and invasion of the Philippines and the US wasn't going to intervene against further Japanese expansion?
Of course, from the Russian side it was a war of choice. There was no need for Putin to launch the attack, the war shouldn't have happened because there should have been no attack on Ukraine in the first place. Just as WWII shouldn't have started because there should have been no invasion of Czechoslovakia. Or the current war in Iran shouldn't have happened because it was a bad choice and unnecessary for the US Israeli attack on Iran.
If Trump thinks leading a country in a war of self defence is reason for a President to resign, what's his view on whether leading a country in starting a war of choice should be reason for a President to resign?
I doubt Putin would have stopped at Ukraine, if he'd been allowed to get away with it.
It's also a big lesson for us to work towards losing our dependence on the US.
Yes, and an added incentive to work more closely with our neighbours in the rest of Europe.