I get what you’re saying and I agree. But it’s not compaign contributions in this case, it’s just illegal corruption, bribery, foreign policy influence ( * of security sensitive ciritical infrastructure) that makes it so wrong. Usually Parliament officials have a really good salary and (tax?) benefits. That’s why people probably get extra upset.

(*) add.

(**) A MEP’s monthly salaries are around € 11 K gross and € 8,5 K net, after deduction, expenses are royally covered, and a very good pension.

Do you see China and Russia’s ranking on the statista graph?

Duh, ofcourse you dont. It’s a disinformation chart in free democratic countries. Also if you check the comments it was used as an argument concerning an European research.

When we talk about disinformation we commonly refer to Ruzz disinformation, and we mean their psyops hybrid disinformation campaigns in ** democratic** countries.

If you want to see a chart that might answer your question here is one

China and Russia’s absence makes this meaningless.

What do you mean, you aren’t talking about the graph, right?

“fight for your country” has been coopted

Maybe, but surveys like this have been held in several countries and most show a higher percentage of willingness…Seemingly, most respondents there didn’t have this association.

Idk about Italy specifically, or the difference in phrasing per study though.

Add. another factor could be the disinformation landscape. statista

don’t know much about what’s going on…

According to Japan Times, it started with a failed crop ( they crop only once a year), higher demand and supposedly the Japanese Gvement has loosened their rice reserve to lower the prices, but it still needs to reach the market.

Also, alternatively this link explains its due to the rice acreage reduction policy by the Abe Admin.

So, when will Iceland have their referendum if any? Anyone into Icelandic Politics who knows more?

49 tanks

holy crap, didn’t see that coming

That’s" being on a high"- awareness . Look at his eyes.

The Orcsz have been doing horrible unspeakable things, I imagine they really must be hated.

Unfortunately, it’s only the newest chapter in the big book of Ruzzian cruelty. Many former USSR countries share a cruel history, which go back to hundreds years ago.

That’s why they must be stopped, lose the war, pay reparations , and have warcrime trials. How else will they change this brutal and cruel mindset?

Yeah, India could be considered an outlier in BRICS:

" Perhaps the major problem to the BRICS is India. India is an outlier,” said Paulo Nogueira Batista Jr., a Brazilian economist who left the International Monetary Fund in 2015 to lead the New Development Bank, founded by the BRICS members in Shanghai.(…) other observers were calling India a Trojan horse within the BRICS, implying that its close relationships with the United States and Israel were sabotaging the larger group."

But so could any other BRICS+ country , depending in their (geo)political position, and many other Western or other international institution.

I do acknowledge though, that India’s stance against Chinese neo imperialism, and it’s recent military conflicts, sets it apart from other members

Well said.

TLDR: what is recommended due to our complete US IT dependecies is:

○ Our administration uses software and hardware that we ( should fully) control.

○ Some data and processing simply cannot be dependent on foreign infra.

○ Health, Law, energy, transport… Critical stuff should be isolated from this mode of failure.

○ Important documents must always be accessible offline

The article introduces the situation, the why’s and dangers and gives us recommendations as how to reduce this critical dependency .

When you have a voting populace who has regularly not participated and talk with authority to them, you can get them to buy whatever you’re selling.

It’s part of human social dynamics. There is no way around that, afaik. In theory, having more critical political participation would create a more democratic platform on the short run. But on the long run, they’ll probably become incorporated and become a legitimate “pressure group”, ergo partner of the same system. Unfortunately, for now I don’t see any changes in the emancipation of Individual human behaviour from human group behaviour. So, it’s all human nature, in praxis.

Added: Just @ huppakke.feddit.nl statement. Seemingly making more or less the same point.

yes

FYI;

The Insider, located in Riga, Latvia, is an online publication specializing in investigative journalism, fact-checking, and exposing fake news. It was founded by independent Russian journalist Roman Dobrokhotov

The publication operates websites in both Russian and English, along with a Telegram channel, an Instagram account, two TikTok accounts, and two YouTube channels: one for on-air programs and another for edited video content.

Mediabiasfactcheck link

Something like what Moscow times did, when they relocated to the Netherlands, to remain independent.

It’s time to start looking for other trading

The EU has been doing that. But it’s difficult to replace a 30T economy, representing 15% of the global aggregate of the world’s GDP.

With Tariffs, the outcome will always be a big loss worldwide. For some more than others.

Add: It’s already been harming USA manufacturers according to this AP article ,

" US manufacturers are stuck in a rut despite subsidies from Biden and protection from Trump. (…).But the factory investment spree has faded as the incoming Trump administration launched trade wars and, working with Congress, ended Biden’s subsidies for green energy. Now, predicts Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, “manufacturing production will continue to flatline.”

Better impeach him altogether, but alas.

I wonder where this is all going to lead. The orange Toddler is now in his 6th month of his Presidency, slapping most countries USA imports from, with a 30-35% Tariffs or more, supposedly.

The chaos and uncertainty he actively creates, undermines any kind of progress, as he sows only chaos, dissent and polarisation, into a world that was already suffocating in that due to the many crises.
On top of that, conflict zones have grown, and as economies slows down, due to transitions, unrest, climate change, wars and upheaval in the international order, two other major countries will face even more crises, Russia and China. And if this shit goes on, USA will be on the List too.

And fear is now walking in the streets of Moscow, and within the Ruzz Gov. apparatus: the Boomerang effect.

Maybe, but unlikely, it might change the hearts of Psycho Putin & his cronies.

It is ackward, but yes, it’s mostly financial institutions (insurance companies etc.) that have access to the data and proper riskmodels.

There are definitely many variables, and hypothermia is really an issue. I just wanted to be aware of the most critical situation. Cities with lower elevations near sea and or rivers are more suspectable to flooding due to climate change etc.

Recently, we had a flooding in Spain where the emergency signal came too late. Last year, there was one in South-Brasil where help couldn’t be delivered easily, because the roads and airports were inundated.

Other examples according to Mistral AI, fyi:

Flood events where help arrived after 72 hours are often large-scale disasters that overwhelm initial response capabilities. Here are some notable examples:

1. Hurricane Katrina (2005)

   • Location: Gulf Coast of the United States, particularly New Orleans, Louisiana.
   • Description: Hurricane Katrina caused catastrophic flooding due to levee failures. The response was delayed, and many residents were stranded for days without food, water, or medical supplies. The federal response, including FEMA, was widely criticized for its slowness and inefficiency.
   • Help Arrival: Significant federal aid and rescue operations ramped up several days after the hurricane made landfall, with many areas not receiving help until well after 72 hours.

2. Hurricane Harvey (2017)

   • Location: Texas and Louisiana, United States.
   • Description: Hurricane Harvey brought unprecedented rainfall, leading to severe flooding in Houston and other areas. The flooding overwhelmed local emergency services, and many residents had to wait for days for rescue and relief.
   • Help Arrival: The National Guard, Coast Guard, and other federal agencies conducted large-scale rescue operations that continued for days after the storm. Many affected individuals were rescued after 72 hours, and recovery efforts extended for months.

3. Pakistan Floods (2010)

   • Location: Pakistan.
   • Description: The 2010 Pakistan floods were caused by heavy monsoon rains and affected approximately one-fifth of the country’s land area. The floods displaced millions of people and caused widespread destruction.
   • Help Arrival: International aid and relief efforts took several days to fully mobilize. Many affected areas were inaccessible due to flooded roads and infrastructure damage, delaying the arrival of help.

4. Hurricane Maria (2017)

   • Location: Puerto Rico.
   • Description: Hurricane Maria caused catastrophic damage to Puerto Rico, including widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure destruction. The island’s remote location and the scale of the disaster complicated response efforts.
   • Help Arrival: Significant federal aid and relief efforts were delayed, with many areas not receiving help until days after the hurricane. The slow response was criticized, and recovery efforts took months and even years.

5. Midwest Floods (2019)

   • Location: Midwest United States, including Nebraska, Iowa, and Missouri.
   • Description: The 2019 Midwest floods were caused by heavy rainfall and snowmelt, leading to widespread flooding along the Missouri River and its tributaries. The floods damaged homes, infrastructure, and agricultural land.
   • Help Arrival: The scale of the flooding overwhelmed local response capabilities, and federal aid, including the National Guard, was mobilized to assist with rescue and recovery efforts. Many affected areas had to wait for days for significant help to arrive.

6. India Floods (2018)

   • Location: Kerala, India.
   • Description: The 2018 Kerala floods were caused by unusually high monsoon rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and landslides. The floods displaced over a million people and caused significant damage to infrastructure.
   • Help Arrival: The Indian government, along with international aid organizations, conducted large-scale rescue and relief operations. However, the scale of the disaster meant that many areas had to wait for days for help to arrive.

These examples highlight the challenges and complexities of responding to large-scale flood events, where the initial response is often overwhelmed, and significant help may arrive after the critical 72-hour window.