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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

For all of you that don't believe WW3 is here:

 

[Firewalker]

It's because most of the crude we produce needs more refining and we don't have the refineries to make it happen

The "newest" refinery in the U.S. was built in '77

A little research goes a long way buddy

Try 1975-1976 I know since it was Mobil Oil in Elwood as that is the plant my dad help build then retired from as a Lead Machinist, Head of Computer Security and 1 of 8 people who were trained to rebuild the Jet Engine from GE that produced the plants electricity. And then Marathon in 1977. No new ones built since then NOT because of the EPA but because of the Oil Companies. While they have restarted a couple here and there that closed down that doesn't mean it is a new refinery. Facts are oil refineries can run at 92% capacity safely. They are NOWHERE NEAR that close right now and haven't been in years. They've been running 50-60% if they are lucky. More oil production means lower gas prices for the consumer which the oil companies DO NOT WANT period!

2nd Oil from the Dakotas the refineries fight over because of how easy it is to refine. The by-products that are produced are not just Gasoline, 42 gallons of gasoline per 1 barrel of oil. Now when you start taking the by-products that each barrel of oil makes like Coke and other stuff. Each barrel makes a ton of money.

3rd. Nothing wrong with the oil in the country. The oil no one wants in this country is the crap from the Keystone pipeline, fracking and stuff like it. The stuff is so corrosive it destroys the pipeline and equipment like crazy. Besides only TWO refineries in the US can refine the crap from Keystone. They are both in Texas and want nothing to do with it.

Spokey fyi not taking shots at you on all this. I know we've discussed this stuff before. Just catching up a bit since I've been gone dealing with surgery and wanted a break from the non-stop BS here.

 

[spokey9 5,000+ posts]

Spokey fyi not taking shots at you on all this. I know we've discussed this stuff before.

You're good buddy...I'm not delicate anyways

I know the plant in Seattle got shot down for permits by epa years ago. They wanted to expand (on adjacent land they own) or add capability to refine domestic crude. My father in law has been an inspector there for 30 years or so now. By his guess it would've added at the absolute minimum 50 high paying jobs but closer to 100 by his guess

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

What you said made absolutely no sense. Trump did not approve the lockdowns, and he was only the leader for barely 7 months. He spoke highly against them.

I would say "Nice Try," but that was an extremely lame attempt to make a point.

Trump was our leader and Fauci was his man. He could've fired Fauci if he wanted to. He relied on Fauci throughout the pandemic. Biden was tasked to bring our country out of the lockdown occurred while Trump was in office.

 

[Bobbytwonames 5,000+ posts]

I just can't with this Rob guy. He keeps asking for proof, so I show him an article from WHO, and he responds by saying they can't be trusted. Then I show him proof from the CDC, and he totally ignores it as if he never received it. I bring up CDC again, and he completely ignores it. I believe he is just a troll and is only on here to argue. Such a lonely man. I had to "Ignore" him because I just can't believe someone to be that ignorant.

Bob, if you need another coach to sleep on, I bet Rob would love to have you over.

Thanks for the support.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

America is actively preparing for war with China with war games

Marines from the US and the Philippines have been carrying out ominous war games on small islands a short distance from Taiwan, amid growing fears of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

https://cointelegraph.com/news/godfather-artificial-intelligence-ai-advises-uk-government-start-ubi

Danger

DHS Admits Border Has Been Open To Criminals And Terrorists - GreatGameIndia

DHS chief Alejandro Mayorkas admits that its southern border policy allowed criminals and terrorists to enter, as background checks were delayed until asylum hearings. A new regulation aims to expedite deportations to address this security risk.

greatgameindia.com

NATO Country Says Goal Should Be Breakup Of The Russian Federation | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

British PM promises to bring back conscription

The UK Conservative Party argues that beefing up armed forces is essential amid “growing international threats”

www.rt.com

Lawmakers Want To Automate Selective Service Registration for Military Draft

The new proposal would see all men aged 18-26 automatically registered for a potential military draft

www.infowars.com

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Those people who gave me crap over...

"The Laptop Is Real": Justice Department Denounces Claims Of Russian Disinformation As A Biden "Conspiracy Theory" | ZeroHedge

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www.zerohedge.com

...told you so

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

NATO Chief Backs Calls For US Weapons To Strike Hard Inside Russia | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

The US Is Playing A Dangerous Game Of Nuclear Chicken With Russia

Essentially, the US wants Russia to stand down from its signaled intent of possibly using tactical nuclear weapons if NATO’s reportedly 100,000-strong invasion force crosses the Dnieper, which could occur if Russia achieves a military breakthrough. Polish Foreign Minister Radek Sikorski revealed...

korybko.substack.com

Ukrainian strike on Russian nuclear radar system causes alarm in West

A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian radar station that can track nuclear missiles has sparked alarm in the West.

www.yahoo.com

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

"Six NATO countries neighboring Russia are joining forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders, Lithuania’s interior minister announced on Friday."

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/27/russia-drone-wall-six-nato-countries-announce-border-defense-plan.html

Rise of the machines

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

Trump was our leader and Fauci was his man. He could've fired Fauci if he wanted to. He relied on Fauci throughout the pandemic. Biden was tasked to bring our country out of the lockdown occurred while Trump was in office.

But Fauci wasn't "his man." Fauci was really his foil. Fauci would go on TV daily and say "lockdown, mask, social distancing." Trump (or a surrogate) would be on Fox daily saying "Lockdown bad, mask bad, social distancing bad." And it went like that for ~7-8 months until Trump lost the election.

 

[Jimi77 Premium Member]

"Six NATO countries neighboring Russia are joining forces to build a “drone wall” to protect their borders, Lithuania’s interior minister announced on Friday."

https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/27/russia-drone-wall-six-nato-countries-announce-border-defense-plan.html

Rise of the machines

The can't ignore Russian aggression in the Ukraine and it's a less provocative stance than stationing troops there.

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

Good luck everyone

Boris Johnson pictured holding Ukrainian neo-Nazi banner (PHOTO)

Boris Johnson welcomed Ukrainian fighters from the nationalist Azov brigade and posed with a banner featuring a neo-Nazi insignia

www.rt.com

UK's Sunak Vows Mandatory Conscription For 18-Year-Olds If Elected | ZeroHedge

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www.zerohedge.com

Calls Mount to Let Ukraine Strike Russia With Western Weapons

Calls are mounting among Western nations to allow attacks on Russian territory using weapons that they have sent the Ukrainian

dnyuz.com

Nuclear threat: Russia’s Medvedev warns Poland ‘it will get its share of radioactive ash’

Former Russian President and current Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev took to social media over the weekend in response to an interview with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski and warned Poland would face a nuclear attack if Poland and its allies responded to any Russian nuclear tactical...

rmx.news

"NATO nations are preparing for possible nuclear strikes on Russia, a senior Moscow general has warned."

NATO training for nuclear strike on Russia – general

Vladimir Kulishov, the head of the FSB’s border guard service, has outlined the threat NATO forces pose to Russia

www.rt.com

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

What doesn't anyone wanna talk stupid politics? Lol

Greek-Owned Bulk Carrier Taking On Water After Missile Strike In Red Sea | ZeroHedge

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Ukraine Confirms France Will Send Military Trainers To Its Soil | ZeroHedge

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www.zerohedge.com

The drones are coming...

Denver police say DRONES will respond to 911 calls instead of cops

The Denver Police Department has launched a new drone program that will respond to emergency calls instead of officers. The program is expected to start in six to 12 months.

www.dailymail.co.uk

Our open border and WW3 and who knows what else sure is gonna **** *** when the machines become the police. Ugh really, super dystopian...