Cali-Lib (doc/hey you)
@cali-lib.bsky.social
Husband, father, natural philosopher, and now grey child of the Pacific Coast. My old man once said that civilization ends east of US-395, and I am grateful he is no longer alive to see just how true that statement was.
"Sure, sure. By the way, what model of Mercedes shall we procure for your mistress this year?" --- Steve.
November 21, 2025 at 4:31 AM
"Sure, sure. By the way, what model of Mercedes shall we procure for your mistress this year?" --- Steve.
NATO expansion was expressly recognized in Europe's security order, agreed to by Russia and 56 other members of the OSCE in 1995.
However, Russia's invasion of a lightly-armed, neutral country in 2014 was not about NATO, it was about Ukraine seeking economic independence.
I.e. Russian IMPERIALISM.
However, Russia's invasion of a lightly-armed, neutral country in 2014 was not about NATO, it was about Ukraine seeking economic independence.
I.e. Russian IMPERIALISM.
November 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
NATO expansion was expressly recognized in Europe's security order, agreed to by Russia and 56 other members of the OSCE in 1995.
However, Russia's invasion of a lightly-armed, neutral country in 2014 was not about NATO, it was about Ukraine seeking economic independence.
I.e. Russian IMPERIALISM.
However, Russia's invasion of a lightly-armed, neutral country in 2014 was not about NATO, it was about Ukraine seeking economic independence.
I.e. Russian IMPERIALISM.
Alternating rain and clouds, with the high temps for the days in the 30s F.
I think I'll pass.
I think I'll pass.
November 20, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Alternating rain and clouds, with the high temps for the days in the 30s F.
I think I'll pass.
I think I'll pass.
From Bloomberg:
www.forbes.ru/biznes/55007...
Urals FOB price below $37 a barrel -- a $23.52 discount below Brent required to get buyers.
They can only store so much on their tankers. Russia HAS to either find buyers or start capping wells, and if they cap them the wells are dead.
🍿
www.forbes.ru/biznes/55007...
Urals FOB price below $37 a barrel -- a $23.52 discount below Brent required to get buyers.
They can only store so much on their tankers. Russia HAS to either find buyers or start capping wells, and if they cap them the wells are dead.
🍿
November 20, 2025 at 3:11 AM
From Bloomberg:
www.forbes.ru/biznes/55007...
Urals FOB price below $37 a barrel -- a $23.52 discount below Brent required to get buyers.
They can only store so much on their tankers. Russia HAS to either find buyers or start capping wells, and if they cap them the wells are dead.
🍿
www.forbes.ru/biznes/55007...
Urals FOB price below $37 a barrel -- a $23.52 discount below Brent required to get buyers.
They can only store so much on their tankers. Russia HAS to either find buyers or start capping wells, and if they cap them the wells are dead.
🍿
Per capita gdp for Finland (solid blue) and Russia (dashed green) in 2010 USD since 1992:
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDP...
(and, yes, the performance of the Russian economy since 2022 has likely been significantly worse than the official stats shown)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDP...
(and, yes, the performance of the Russian economy since 2022 has likely been significantly worse than the official stats shown)
November 19, 2025 at 6:32 AM
Per capita gdp for Finland (solid blue) and Russia (dashed green) in 2010 USD since 1992:
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDP...
(and, yes, the performance of the Russian economy since 2022 has likely been significantly worse than the official stats shown)
fred.stlouisfed.org/series/NYGDP...
(and, yes, the performance of the Russian economy since 2022 has likely been significantly worse than the official stats shown)
From today's oil market roundup at OilPrice:
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
November 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
From today's oil market roundup at OilPrice:
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
oilprice.com/Energy/Crude...
"Even bigger bonuses for those capable of providing access to Starlink or Eutelsat nodes, conveniently housed in our non-descript fake delivery vans and broadcasting through wifi. Wifi passwords available for a modest fee!"
-- Steve
-- Steve
November 17, 2025 at 8:33 PM
"Even bigger bonuses for those capable of providing access to Starlink or Eutelsat nodes, conveniently housed in our non-descript fake delivery vans and broadcasting through wifi. Wifi passwords available for a modest fee!"
-- Steve
-- Steve
Could someone please tell me how kindergarteners marching in military uniforms protect the interests of Russian citizens?
November 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Could someone please tell me how kindergarteners marching in military uniforms protect the interests of Russian citizens?
You want it... just a few keystrokes and clicks away...
buymeacoffee.com
buymeacoffee.com
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
You want it... just a few keystrokes and clicks away...
buymeacoffee.com
buymeacoffee.com
FIRMS says...
... OUCH!
... OUCH!
November 14, 2025 at 4:06 AM
FIRMS says...
... OUCH!
... OUCH!
What can I say? I cheer for Russian chaos.
November 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
What can I say? I cheer for Russian chaos.
When you post propaganda/horseshit, the only damage done is to your reputation, Kiddo.
mediabiasfactcheck.com/geopolitical...
mediabiasfactcheck.com/geopolitical...
November 13, 2025 at 6:54 AM
When you post propaganda/horseshit, the only damage done is to your reputation, Kiddo.
mediabiasfactcheck.com/geopolitical...
mediabiasfactcheck.com/geopolitical...
It's not like they are going to publicly state they are Imperialist warmongers.
The Kremlin blatantly lies. It always has, and the current regime is not an exception to this rule.
The Kremlin blatantly lies. It always has, and the current regime is not an exception to this rule.
November 12, 2025 at 6:31 AM
It's not like they are going to publicly state they are Imperialist warmongers.
The Kremlin blatantly lies. It always has, and the current regime is not an exception to this rule.
The Kremlin blatantly lies. It always has, and the current regime is not an exception to this rule.
Ya gotta consider the source.
November 11, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Ya gotta consider the source.
The US never made such a promise.
Instead, in 1990, the US and USSR signed the Paris Charter, which enshrined the Helsinki Final Act as their central security agreement.
The HFA contains the OPPOSITE promise, and it's in writing too!
Russia reaffirmed the HFA in 1995, btw.
Art. 1, HFA:
Instead, in 1990, the US and USSR signed the Paris Charter, which enshrined the Helsinki Final Act as their central security agreement.
The HFA contains the OPPOSITE promise, and it's in writing too!
Russia reaffirmed the HFA in 1995, btw.
Art. 1, HFA:
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 AM
The US never made such a promise.
Instead, in 1990, the US and USSR signed the Paris Charter, which enshrined the Helsinki Final Act as their central security agreement.
The HFA contains the OPPOSITE promise, and it's in writing too!
Russia reaffirmed the HFA in 1995, btw.
Art. 1, HFA:
Instead, in 1990, the US and USSR signed the Paris Charter, which enshrined the Helsinki Final Act as their central security agreement.
The HFA contains the OPPOSITE promise, and it's in writing too!
Russia reaffirmed the HFA in 1995, btw.
Art. 1, HFA:
"Well boys, it looks like we're going into the vape business!"
-- Steve
-- Steve
November 7, 2025 at 4:14 AM
"Well boys, it looks like we're going into the vape business!"
-- Steve
-- Steve
NATO is a defensive alliance created in response to Russian aggression.
New countries continue to seek membership due to continued Russian aggression.
Russia is the only recruiter NATO has ever had, or needed.
New countries continue to seek membership due to continued Russian aggression.
Russia is the only recruiter NATO has ever had, or needed.
November 7, 2025 at 3:28 AM
NATO is a defensive alliance created in response to Russian aggression.
New countries continue to seek membership due to continued Russian aggression.
Russia is the only recruiter NATO has ever had, or needed.
New countries continue to seek membership due to continued Russian aggression.
Russia is the only recruiter NATO has ever had, or needed.
The seasons of Moscow:
The Spring of Moscow, The Summer of Moscow...
The Spring of Moscow, The Summer of Moscow...
November 3, 2025 at 10:51 PM
The seasons of Moscow:
The Spring of Moscow, The Summer of Moscow...
The Spring of Moscow, The Summer of Moscow...
FIRMS fire map. Guess where the oil terminal is/was.
November 2, 2025 at 5:00 AM
FIRMS fire map. Guess where the oil terminal is/was.
"I like grey." -- Steve
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 AM
"I like grey." -- Steve
What did the Russian Federation agree to when it reaffirmed the Helsinki Final Act in 1995?
How about when the RF signed the Russian-Ukrainian Friendship Treaty, which included added endorsement of the Helsinki Final Act in 1997?
www.osce.org/helsinki-fin...
In particular:
How about when the RF signed the Russian-Ukrainian Friendship Treaty, which included added endorsement of the Helsinki Final Act in 1997?
www.osce.org/helsinki-fin...
In particular:
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 PM
What did the Russian Federation agree to when it reaffirmed the Helsinki Final Act in 1995?
How about when the RF signed the Russian-Ukrainian Friendship Treaty, which included added endorsement of the Helsinki Final Act in 1997?
www.osce.org/helsinki-fin...
In particular:
How about when the RF signed the Russian-Ukrainian Friendship Treaty, which included added endorsement of the Helsinki Final Act in 1997?
www.osce.org/helsinki-fin...
In particular:
Who's a good boy?
October 30, 2025 at 5:39 AM
Who's a good boy?
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson (2018):
" ... Mr Putin trampled upon Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Russia-Ukraine Treaty of Friendship."
Foreign minister of Finland, Pekka Haavisto (May, 2022), on Finland's reasons for joining NATO:
" ... Mr Putin trampled upon Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Russia-Ukraine Treaty of Friendship."
Foreign minister of Finland, Pekka Haavisto (May, 2022), on Finland's reasons for joining NATO:
October 30, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson (2018):
" ... Mr Putin trampled upon Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Russia-Ukraine Treaty of Friendship."
Foreign minister of Finland, Pekka Haavisto (May, 2022), on Finland's reasons for joining NATO:
" ... Mr Putin trampled upon Article 2 of the United Nations Charter, the Helsinki Final Act and the Russia-Ukraine Treaty of Friendship."
Foreign minister of Finland, Pekka Haavisto (May, 2022), on Finland's reasons for joining NATO:
And when one states the obvious, he replies:
October 27, 2025 at 11:55 PM
And when one states the obvious, he replies: