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@MarkOgge @dowhatonemustdo Davis added, “Boreal fires released nearly twice as much CO2 as global aviation in 2021. If this scale of emissions from unmanaged lands becomes a new normal, stabilizing Earth’s climate will be even more challenging than we thought.”preventionweb.net/news/wildfires…

"I had the pleasure of meeting Jessica today. She was doing her job at Kroger, outside wrestling some very heavy carts in the wind. I walked by just in time to hear a grumpy lady in a car roll down her window and proceed to scream at her for being in her way. This poor girl was so embarrassed, she was almost ready to cry. I put my arm around her and told her she did nothing wrong, she was doing a great job, and some people are just grumpy. We walked into the store together, and she wanted me to stay while she told her manager what had happened. Even retelling the story, she got visibly upset again. I assured the manager Jessica had done nothing wrong and handled herself very well. I asked if I could take her picture, and she asked..What for? I told her that I wanted to share with the Facebook world that I had met a beautiful young lady today, and she just may get famous😉 This smile said it all. I followed up with the manager and asked how many special needs people they hired there. He stated at least 12, and they never turn them away if they want to work. Shout out to Kroger in New Albany!" Credit: Michelle Bulmer

@MsMelChen By dodging the “two wrongs” point by pivoting to Iran’s domestic record and “terror funding”; You are resorting to Classic whataboutism to avoid admitting selective enforcement of UNCLOS.

Singapore is the first and only Asian country so far to publicly refuse negotiating passage with Iran. Many others have made deals with Tehran to allow their shipments through. Some vessels are reportedly paying as much as $2m in fees to Iran to cross the waterway without coming under fire. This speech which was given for a domestic audience in Singapore's parliament but somehow, it has ended up triggering a diplomatic incident with Malaysian politicians who are friendly and supportive of the Iranian regime. Singapore refuses to accept the principle of turning transit through international straits as an extortion racket or a modern pirate toll booth. It’s a right under UNCLOS transit passage rules, the same rules that keep the global economy breathing. Partly, this is due to self-interest as Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia lie at the crossroads of another chokepoint - the Malacca Strait. The narrowest point is the Phillips Channel in the Singapore Strait is barely 2 nautical miles wide, squeezed between Singapore’s islands and Indonesia’s Riau chain. Compared to the Strait of Hormuz’s 21 nautical mile pinch point, Singapore’s narrowest stretch is ten times tighter. Every eastbound ship on the planet is funneled through its Traffic Separation Scheme. If anyone had a temptation to start charging “protection fees,” it would be Singapore. Negotiating with Iran would shred the legal norm that protects every strait used for international navigation. Malaysia, Indonesia, or anyone else with "geographical privilege" and a grudge could do the same. And before you say “but Israel and America violated international law so why can't Iran," let me just reiterate that two wrongs don’t license Iran to play 17th-century privateer with 21st-century oil tankers. Clearly the same people making this argument don't extend the accusations of flouting of international law to an Iranian regime that has cut the internet off for its people, murdered several tens of thousands, and has been found in breach of international nuclear safeguards and IAEA obligations due to undeclared nuclear materials and activities, particularly in violating the 2015 JCPOA deal by enriching uranium up to 60% and limiting inspector access. Selective outrage is the refuge of people who only care about rules when they hurt their preferred side. Singapore has never played that game. During the 1973 and 1979 oil crises, Singapore faced a severe shock and given that it was an oil refining hub, it could have nationalized foreign oil stocks and kept the lights on for two years. But Lee Kuan Yew didn't do that. Singapore honored contracts and kept the system running. Part of its brand in a chaotic world is that of being a responsible actor. This decision prioritized long term global trust and reliability over short term national gain. It positioned Singapore as a dependable partner in the eyes of multinational oil companies and international business. As a result, it attracted even more investment, expanded its role as a major refining and trading hub, and strengthened its economy far beyond what hoarding the oil would have achieved. Building credibility pays dividends for decades. Furthermore, every single dollar funneled to Iran’s “safe passage” scheme ends up subsidizing the very terror networks rebuilding Hezbollah and Hamas. Singapore knows it.

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JUST IN 🚨 Saudi Arabia fully restores East-West oil pipeline to pump 7,000,000 barrels per day Saudi Crown Prince essentially said F the Strait of Hormuz Do you think this move weakens Iran’s leverage in the region? A. Yes B. No

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@SmithZoe22704 Absolutely not.

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South Africa won’t allow Starlink to be licensed, even though I was BORN THERE, simply because I am not Black! We were offered many times the opportunity to bribe our way to a license by pretending that a Black guy runs Starlink SA, but I have refused to do so on principle. Racism should not be rewarded no matter to which race it is applied. Shame on the racist politicians in South Africa. They should be shown no respect whatsoever anywhere in the world and shunned for being unashamedly RACISTS!

@Alinavisooo 👍absolutely

🚨 JUST IN: President Trump announces NAVAL BLOCKADE on the Strait of Hormuz after the Iranians failed during negotiations... ...and the Navy will interdict EVERY SINGLE VESSEL in international waters that paid a toll to Iran. TRUMP IS TAKING THE STRAIT 🔥 "Any Iranian who fires at us, or at peaceful vessels, will be BLOWN TO HELL!" "Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz." "At some point, we will reach an “ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO IN, ALL BEING ALLOWED TO GO OUT” basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen by merely saying, “There may be a mine out there somewhere,” that nobody knows about but them." "I have also instructed our Navy to seek and interdict every vessel in International Waters that has paid a toll to Iran." "No one who pays an illegal toll will have safe passage on the high seas. We will also begin destroying the mines the Iranians laid in the Straits." "The Blockade will begin shortly. Other Countries will be involved with this Blockade. Iran will not be allowed to profit off this Illegal Act of EXTORTION. They want money and, more importantly, they want Nuclear. Additionally and, at an appropriate moment, we are fully “LOCKED AND LOADED,” and our Military will finish up the little that is left of Iran! President DONALD J. TRUMP" Does Trump have your full support? YES or NO? IF Yes, Give me a THUMBS-UP👍!

@DavidShoebridge @aparachick @pondero60943260 You should be directing that comment to the Iranian regime. Appeasement has not ceased their sponsoring terrorism and establishing the middle east. All other Arab nations have come to peace with Israel.

@aparachick @pondero60943260 Attempting to control independent oil suppliers is clearly part of why he has attacked Venezuela and Iran. ‘Plan’ though suggests strategic thoughtfulness and that seems to be absent. Arrogance is not a plan.

Trump and Netanyahu’s war with Iran immediately closed the Strait of Hormuz, they continued the war allegedly to reopen it, eventually agreeing to a ceasefire with Iran to open it, now the US plans to blockade it themselves. These are not allies. End AUKUS, sanction Israel.

@DavidShoebridge More misinformation, you ignore the fact, the Iran regime is not opening it to all. Time for Trump to finish the job and free Iran.

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Hezbollah fired over 30 rockets today alone at Israeli civilians. It has fired over 6,500 rockets and drones in the last 40 days. Do you support fully destroying Hezbollah? A. Yes B. No

@redbakkie13 @saif_aldareei Morons is a more apt description of the Iranian regime who have sponsored terrorism for 47 years, slaughters its own citizens and subjugates women.

@saif_aldareei Shouldnt he be complaining to Trump & Satanyahu (those 2 dickheads) who thought they would get away with murder?. If he doesnt want to pay the toll fees then he can find another route. We are in this situation bcz of those morons running the US & the fake state..

Singapore’s Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Parliament (7 April 2026): “We will not negotiate with Iran, nor will we pay any toll for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The right of transit passage is a legal right under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) — not a privilege to be granted, not a license to be begged for, and certainly not a toll to be paid.” He added pointedly: “Singapore overlooks a strait that is only 2 nautical miles wide, yet we have never considered violating international law. The navigable corridor in the Strait of Hormuz is 21 nautical miles wide… so why entertain such recklessness?” Clear words from a statesman who understands that firmness in principles is the foundation of global trade security. Great nations are not run by piracy… they are governed by law and consistency. 🇸🇬

@saif_aldareei It is good to see governments rejecting Iran's extortion attempts.

@Nobu11477113 @NicholasLissack Let's hope he gets the opportunity to do just that when the Iranian regime is dispatched to the dustbin of history.

@NicholasLissack This illiterate twat demands that Trump 'liberate' the Iranian people by bombing them into oblivion. There's nothing "brave" about marching in London; how about trying same in Tehran, kid? bbc.com/news/articles/…

I’m in London, marching with 30k brave Iranian patriots to the US embassy, demanding President Trump finish the job. Iran must be liberated to save both the Iranian people and Western civilisation from Islamist nuclear terrorism. We will never stop. Free Iran. Javid Shah!

@NicholasLissack Exactly! The jihadist Iranian regime are liars with evil murderous proxies such as Hezbolah CAIR and The Muslim Brotherhood which is a Global barbaric terrorist organization and political system parading as religion and should be labeled as such!🎯🎯🎯😡@realDonaldTrump

@NicholasLissack ✌️Well done to you Thank you for your support. Together, we will overcome left-wing and Islamist terrorism #KingRezaPahlavi‌

@NicholasLissack @PeaceHappyJoy Thank you 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 Long live the King #KingRezaPahlavi‌ForIran #KingRezaPahlavi‌

@NicholasLissack @Constan63413921 Here in Paris