TheOldGuy @TheOldGuy@qoto.org
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 73 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
"The Gray Lady in a billionaire's tool.
@simon_brooke That's why we have global warming. That stuff coming down the pipe is poisoning the earth. How old are you? I am 72 and just spent an hour splitting wood. After my rest I will go back for another hour. We had a cold spell last week including one day with 33 F high and 19 F low. So I am filling back up.
Trump has a little stick about as big as his little d**k
It is warm. Still 50 degrees at 8 PM
December 2017, exactly 7 years ago, Putin flew to Syria and stated:
"If the terrorists raise their heads again, we will strike them [from the Russian bases in Syria] in a way that they have not yet seen."
- One has to admit he was on the right track with "Not yet seen"..
👻 Assad: "I don't need ammunition, I need a ride!"
- What happens when your only "friends" are called Putin and Khamenei.
Canada Offers Banned Firearms to Ukraine — Associated Press
Canada has proposed transferring hundreds of firearms banned for civilian use to Ukraine, aiming to repurpose them for military use.
The Canadian government plans to expand its 2020 ban on specific firearm brands and models, adding 324 assault rifles to the list. Public Safety Minister Dominique LeBlanc stated, “These weapons should be on the battlefield, not in the hands of hunters or sports shooters.”
Natalie Provost, a survivor of the 1989 Montreal Polytechnic University shooting, expressed pride that the firearms would now be used appropriately. Among the newly banned weapons is the Ruger Mini-14 semi-automatic rifle, infamously used in the attack that killed 14 women.
Canadian Defense Minister Bill Blair confirmed that Ottawa had contacted Ukrainian authorities, who expressed interest in certain weapons.
Sanctions Impact Russian Strike Drones, Causing Technical Failures — The Washington Post
Western sanctions are affecting the performance of Russian strike drones, leading to technical failures in the Iranian-made Shahed-136 UAVs, which Russia assembles and rebrands as "Geran-2," according to The Washington Post.
Sources reported that these issues, observed this year, include drones losing control during sharp turns. Some crash outright, while others stabilize but become easy targets for Ukrainian air defenses.
Experts at the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) attribute the problem to the replacement of servo motors—essential components for regulating a drone's movements—with lower-quality alternatives. The change was likely driven by sanctions limiting Russia's access to advanced components.
SpaceX Expands Ukraine’s Access to Secure Starlink Network, Bloomberg Reports
SpaceX has signed a contract with the Pentagon to enhance Ukraine’s access to a more secure version of the Starlink satellite network, according to Bloomberg.
Under the agreement, 2,500 existing Starlink terminals in Ukraine will gain access to Starshield, an encrypted signal designed to resist hacking and jamming. Previously, only 500 terminals in Ukraine had access to this advanced version.
This brings the total to 3,000 Starlink terminals in Ukraine serviced under two Starshield contracts, with service provision planned until 2025.
I am a Democrat who supports Ukraine in their battle against The Russian Z fascist invaders.
I am a 73 year old Covid hermit who
lives on 10 acres in a sparsely populated area of the Ozarks. I heat with wood that is leftover by the lumber industry. When cutting oak for lumber only the trunk is used.
The largest town is population 2992. The county is 13k people scattered over 713 square miles.
Joined Dec 2022
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