Open Thread WE 26 JUL 23 ~ BRICS +
Submitted by QMS on Wed, 07/26/2023 - 5:00am

The pending release of radioactive wastewater from the Japanese Fukushima NPP meltdown in 2011 into the ocean is setting a dangerous precedent. How many other countries will do the same with their radioactive wastewater?
The starting point for this diary is Moon of Alabama's entry: The U.S. Wars Against Russia And China Have No Economic Logic Attached To Them.
The plans have long been laid, even wiki shines a weak light...
Wolfowitz Doctrine is an unofficial name given to the initial version of the Defense Planning Guidance for the 1994–1999 fiscal years (dated February 18, 1992) published by U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Paul Wolfowitz and his deputy Scooter Libby. Not intended for public release, it was leaked to the New York Times on March 7, 1992, and sparked a public controversy about U.S. foreign and defense policy. The document was widely criticized as imperialist, as the document outlined a policy of unilateralism and pre-emptive military action to suppress potential threats from other nations and prevent dictatorships from rising to superpower status.
Afternoon folks!
Lots of great stuff this week! Starting off with some blues/string band music from Martin, Bogan & Armstrong, we progress to some straight blues with Leon Thomas. After that, it's off to blues-rock land with albums from Elvin Bishop, Johnny Winter, Leslie West (from the band Mountain) and Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna, Jefferson Airplane). We've got some soul from Tower of Power, the first ever rock opera from The Pretty Things and we finish off with some prog rock from Godley & Creme.
Well, there you go. I hope you all are having a great weekend. Enjoy!
“Learn the rules like a pro, so you can break them like an artist.”
Pablo Picasso
Just some news today.
Happy Friday everyone. I hope everybody is doing well. As always post any photos, memes, or music you like.
In an attempt to escape the heat I went to the zoo on Tuesday. Even though it was about 15° cooler there than were I live inland it was still hot enough that most of the animals were inactive and hiding in the shade or their dens. Thankfully the birds didn't seem to be bothered by the heat and were as active as ever.
For those suffering through the extreme heat stay cool and remember to hydrate.