Nuclear submarines and regional security.

[Shadrach]

While he's at it, better stay away from any business or home that uses a Microwave oven. Damn, best to stay out of any sunlight too. At least if we ever see someone covered in aluminum foil, we know who it is.

I wonder if Shadrach has any clue that a lot of food around the world, especially set for export is irradiated?

Thank you all for such positive support! Sorry, I don't have a watch,or microwave! I never did trust them! I like sunlight, but my skin is too sensitive, due to Northern European blood! It is necessary for all life on this planetI, for photosynthesis! I have a hard time with my aluminum hat! due to my flowing dreadlocks! I just eat all the food here prepared in it, due to the cheap price, compared to Stainless Steel! Alzheimers anyone?
Humans are so stupid, as to use Radiation on their food! They use it for tank busting bullets too! I do think getting an x-ray is necessary in many cases! But every time, I got one, I made sure to eat plenty of miso soup, and seaweed, to absorb the radiation and render it less harmful, as the Japanese Doctors did after the Hiroshima, and Nagasaki bombings!

 

[Balifrog]

Thank you all for such positive support! Sorry, I don't have a watch,or microwave! I never did trust them! I like sunlight, but my skin is too sensitive, due to Northern European blood! It is necessary for all life on this planetI, for photosynthesis! I have a hard time with my aluminum hat! due to my flowing dreadlocks! I just eat all the food here prepared in it, due to the cheap price, compared to Stainless Steel! Alzheimers anyone?
Humans are so stupid, as to use Radiation on their food! They use it for tank busting bullets too! I do think getting an x-ray is necessary in many cases! But every time, I got one, I made sure to eat plenty of miso soup, and seaweed, to absorb the radiation and render it less harmful, as the Japanese Doctors did after the Hiroshima, and Nagasaki bombings!

Often your posts make sense, but sometimes I shake my head....

 

[harryopal1]

While he's at it, better stay away from any business or home that uses a Microwave oven. Damn, best to stay out of any sunlight too. At least if we ever see someone covered in aluminum foil, we know who it is.

I wonder if Shadrach has any clue that a lot of food around the world, especially set for export is irradiated?

The issue of irradiation is interesting as commercial interests have managed to avoid compulsory notification on irradiated products. Basically, as I understand it, it means that foods which over time would become rotten have a longer shelf life.

By the way, where is there a wholesaler of aluminium foil? And thanks for the tip. Please list all the benefits of wrapping myself in aluminium foil.

 

[MamangDudul]

Thank you all for such positive support! Sorry, I don't have a watch,or microwave! I never did trust them! I like sunlight, but my skin is too sensitive, due to Northern European blood! It is necessary for all life on this planetI, for photosynthesis! I have a hard time with my aluminum hat! due to my flowing dreadlocks! I just eat all the food here prepared in it, due to the cheap price, compared to Stainless Steel! Alzheimers anyone?
Humans are so stupid, as to use Radiation on their food! They use it for tank busting bullets too! I do think getting an x-ray is necessary in many cases! But every time, I got one, I made sure to eat plenty of miso soup, and seaweed, to absorb the radiation and render it less harmful, as the Japanese Doctors did after the Hiroshima, and Nagasaki bombings!

I have a honest question, please don't take it the wrong way, it sounds a bit provocative. Besides sitting on the beach, smoking weed or drinking beer/wine and trying not to be an a-hole, what did you actively do to change the system? Cause that's it, many critics just complain but in the end fully participate in this system of ours.

EDIT:
Yeah, about the tin foil and stuff. I said it before, I don't wanna defend every BS theory there is out there. I just think there are more reasons, besides people being more lazy and don't do sports, why people get more cancer more Alzheimer's and so on.

 

[harryopal1]

On the topic of nuclear energy as the way for the future, an ABC report today mentions that the
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization says it would take at least 15 years to build a large-scale nuclear power plant — and it would cost twice as much to produce electricity through nuclear reactors when compared with renewable sources.

And there is still no universally accepted method for dealing with radioactive waste.

 

[Balifrog]

On the topic of nuclear energy as the way for the future, an ABC report today mentions that the
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization says it would take at least 15 years to build a large-scale nuclear power plant — and it would cost twice as much to produce electricity through nuclear reactors when compared with renewable sources.

And there is still no universally accepted method for dealing with radioactive waste.

Stop this rubbish about renewables....
Behind every INTERMITTENT renewable energy source you need a pilotable gaz / coal or nuclear plant.
The sun doesn't shine at night, and the wind doesn't blow 24/7 (except maybe in Scotland...)
See what happened to the price of energy in Germany after they pushed for renewables...
You pay for the new renewable source, and you continue to pay for the backup "traditionnal" power plant !

 

[harryopal1]

Stop this rubbish about renewables....
Behind every INTERMITTENT renewable energy source ou need a pilotable gaz / coal or nuclear plant.
The sun doesn't shine at night, and the wind doesn't blow 24/7 (except maybe in Scotland...)
See what happened to the price of energy in Germany after they pushed for renewables...
You pay for the new renewable source, and you continue to pay for the backup "traditionnal" power plant !

The CSIRO has been in existence since 1916 and has made a major contribution not only to life in Australia but worldwide with so many important creations and discoveries. It has dedicated scientific staff. "Sustainability is at the core of CSIRO's purpose. The science and research we undertake delivers national benefit, providing solutions that enhance our quality of life, stimulate our economy, and preserve our unique environment."

To suggest that a CSIRO report on renewable is "rubbish" indicates how poorly the role of the organization is known. It is worth reading the history from the link below.

Our history

Since we started life as the Advisory Council of Science and Industry in 1916, we’ve advanced Australia with a range of inventions and innovations that have had significant positive impact on the lives of people around the world.

www.csiro.au

 

[William King]

I don’t understand why Australia would (or could) not join NATO? Now that would give them (some formal) protection and would also strengthen the U.S. presence in the region (next to allies as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines of course).

Probably because Australia does not border anywhere near the North Atlantic…

 

[MamangDudul]

Probably because Australia does not border anywhere near the North Atlantic…

And probably would also cause more trouble with some "surrounding" places. Who else, let everyone join the Nato and soon you will have the same situation with China as you have with Russia now.
But yeah I know, of course the Nato moving further towards the east has nothing to do with how Russia acts, all a conspiracy theory.

 

[Bob]

Probably because Australia does not border anywhere near the North Atlantic…

Like Turkey?

 

[Balifrog]

Like Turkey?

Turkey joined NATO in 1952...
Reason it was accepted ? Protect the Southern flanc.
Bosphorus strait rings a bell ?

 

[Bob]

Turkey joined NATO in 1952...
Reason it was accepted ? Protect the Southern flanc.
Bosphorus strait rings a bell ?

Oh I know the how and why. It's just nowhere near the North Atlantic, like a few other member states.

 

[jstar]

I think from a (non)geopolitical perspective, Australia is probably closer to the NATO countries than a Turkey or so which has gone through rather drastic changes the last decade (see the conflict with Sweden for instance). Not for the better. And as a cooperative-security organization it could be much bigger. Of course they need to change article 6 then (which is not very relevant anyway).

 

[Balifrog]

I think from a (non)geopolitical perspective, Australia is probably closer to the NATO countries than a Turkey or so which has gone through rather drastic changes the last decade (see the conflict with Sweden for instance). Not for the better. And as a cooperative-security organization it could be much bigger. Of course they need to change article 6 then (which is not very relevant anyway).

Already way too many countries in this show.
NATO should have been disband in 91, as it's raison of existence had disapeared.
Instead it transformed itself from a defensive organisation to an agressive warmongering one. Not forgetting it's role as salesman of the US military industry lobby !
NATO is the cause of the Ukraine war, don't forget it !
It is the reason (pushed by the US) that Europe doesn't has it's own defense force.
And tell me Finland and Sweden joining NATO is improving peace in Europe ?

 

[William King]

I’m pretty sure the cause of the Ukraine war is Russia invading.

 

[Balifrog]

I’m pretty sure the cause of the Ukraine war is Russia invading.

Nope, learn history.... The question is "WHY" ?
Start in 1991 to keep it simple, then 2004, then 2014, and only then 2022.

 

[William King]

That sounds like justifications. But the reason the Ukraine war, sorry, Special Military Operation is happening is because Putin ordered it so.

 

[Balifrog]

That sounds like justifications. But the reason the Ukraine war, sorry, Special Military Operation is happening is because Putin ordered it so.

Not justifications.
I dont know your age, but do you remember the Cuba missile crisis ?
The US went berserk seeing the USSR installing balistic missiles a few 100 km from the US territory. We went close to nuclear war. Luckily at the time we had 2 presidents (JFK and Khrushchev) who discussed directly together instead of insulting each other. The crisis was solved, the Soviets removed their missiles and the US removed theirs from Turkey.

Now imagine Mexico signing a "defense agreement" with China or Russia, and allowing a military port to be build on the GOM and balistic missiles to be installed 100 km from the border.
How you think the US would react ?

I guess we would see Powell's successor shaking some bottle of WMD stuff in the UN and pointing at the axe if evil ?

This war was WANTED by the US to weaken Russia, and they used NATO for it. After all they are the main contributor, and as you know "who pays control".

And before you ask, I dont have a Russian passport !

 

[jstar]

I don’t think there’s a big difference between having troops and rocket bases in former Warschaupact countries and Ukraine.

Russia (i.e. Putin) seems to be convinced that country should not exist and be a part of a grand Russian empire (back to the USSR days). And they can use the agricultural production of course.

 

[harryopal1]

Kissinger would have called it, "realpolitik".