The Evening Blues - 4-9-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 4:33pm
Open Thread - 09 April 2026 - Italy Steps Up!
Submitted by Sima on Thu, 04/09/2026 - 5:00am
Italy Steps Up!
Italy recently blocked American use of airbases in Italy (Sicily) for the war with Iran. US Military Air planes can use the bases for other reasons, but not for the war. Go Italy!
I keep thinking of the iconic Italian anti-fascist song, Bella Ciao, humming it as work around the farm and so on. Hopefully, I won’t get in trouble… Heh!
Here’s a really good flashmob performance of Bella Ciao in France!
The Evening Blues - 4-8-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 3:47pm
OT WE 8 APR 26 ~ chowda' day
Submitted by QMS on Wed, 04/08/2026 - 5:00am~
“All Us Come Cross The Water”
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War does not end or escalate
Submitted by fire with fire on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 6:17pmNo need to post a link -- we now have a ceasefire and we have Trumps's word on its terms. Good news, sort of. Trump will now start bragging about how his tough talk worked.
I don't care why or how. This is less bad than what he promised.
Thoughts?
The Evening Blues - 4-7-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 3:43pm
Confusion abounds
Submitted by earthling1 on Tue, 04/07/2026 - 9:59am
Something is not right;
Trump blows his own cover
https://t.me/DDGeopolitics/181000
“155 aircraft, including four bombers, 64 fighters, 48 refueling tankers, 13 rescue aircraft, and more,” – Trump on the “Search and Rescue” in Iran.
The Evening Blues - 4-6-26
Submitted by joe shikspack on Mon, 04/06/2026 - 3:46pm
25th Amendment in the cards?
Submitted by fire with fire on Mon, 04/06/2026 - 10:53amPrediction markets tracking the likelihood that President Donald Trump could be removed from office under the 25th Amendment saw a steady climb this weekend, reflecting heightened public speculation as the Iran war intensifies and the president’s recent statements draw widespread scrutiny.
On Kalshi, one of the largest regulated prediction platforms, trading volume rose as users bet on whether Cabinet‑level action to declare the president unfit might occur.
The increase comes at a moment of global crisis, with the Iran war reshaping U.S. foreign policy and raising questions about decision‑making at the highest levels of government.
Why It Matters
The 25th Amendment is one of the most consequential constitutional mechanisms available, allowing the vice president and a majority of the Cabinet to declare a president unable to perform the duties of office.
Even small movements in prediction markets can influence political narratives, investor sentiment, and public perception of stability inside the executive branch.
While prediction markets do not forecast outcomes with certainty, they often reflect real‑time shifts in public expectations.
04/06 Open Thread - Waltzing Matilda Day
Submitted by enhydra lutris on Mon, 04/06/2026 - 5:00am
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