Can you identify the original source of this text?
Disrupting the War Machine: Hits on Russian Industries, Targeting Russian Oil
What was that I promised?
Oh yeah. The Truth. I promised you the Truth.
我是道.
I can't help myself... I just keep doing plane...
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-jets-sukhoi-crash-1873037
someone please help me ... I'm addicted to plane
As Promised: Continued deep strikes on Russian oil
https://news.yahoo.com/ukraine-could-cripple-russia-oil-234100660.html
and war industries
https://news.yahoo.com/explosions-rock-russias-lipetsk-metallurgical-004254591.html
https://www.newsweek.com/russia-ukraine-lipetsk-fire-drone-1873023
Basically we're gonna destroy the Russian economy and I am not sorry. It makes Mother proud!
Here are just a few reasons why...
This is very well done. Briefly, the Stormont parliament will decide the legal status of Ulster following the desires of the people who actually live there. I expect Ulster will wind up being affiliated with the EU and UK. These, thankfully, are merely political issues, and are no longer military ones. The video does not make any links between IRA/PIRA and the CPUSSR, or between the IRA and the Winter Hill Gang, which there very much were. By the way, this is foreshadowing, a clear "go ahead" signal. I predict similar attacks will occur increasingly in Moscow and Petersburg! I advise to target infrastructure and avoid targeting people. This is nothing. I have even worse means which are not yet authorized. And all Putin need do to stop the pain is evacuate all Russian forces from all Ukraine. He will not. So break out the mortars, pestles, and recipe books! “What kind of spycho”? why, yes, this kind. “please, Sir, may i have some more?
OSINT EXERCISE: CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE ORIGINAL SOURCE OF THIS POST?
Why it matters: attribution is when we say "these fuckers did it!" It is prior to targeting, something like: "Right there. Lay steel on target"! I figure if I give you an obvious non-Ukraine war text to try to sleuth 1. you won't get anyone (including you yourself!) killed. 2. You will also figure out no one, not even NSA can attribute my strikes. If you can't even attribute a simple unenciphered and unencoded text how could you intercept my comms, decipher and/or decode them, let alone trace back to wherever I am or to whomever I am talking or wherever They imight be. A lot of my succesful strikes involve convincing two enemies they are targeting each other, and then watching them destroy each other. War is not nice, not at all. War is evil, vile, to be avoided whenever possible, but waged consequently with swift violent intensity when strictly necessary, i.e. inevitable. No, there is no path forward other than ejecting Russia from ALL Ukraine. So I must resort to terrible methods, that's war.
Here is the text to identify: IDENTIFY THE ORIGINAL SOURCE
In Christianity, envy is considered the worst of sins. This is because all the other sins, at least, possess some value in the world besides being sins themselves. For instance, pride, although a sin, has been the driving force behind some of the greatest acts of heroism in history. Similarly, lust, while sinful, is integral to the continuation of human life and the functioning of the world. However, envy lacks any positive aim whatsoever. For those unfamiliar, envy is the desire to tear down what others have, not for any personal gain, but simply out of resentment. If your best friend is dating someone you find attractive and desirable, that's jealousy. But if you wish for both of them to suffer merely because they possess happiness that you lack, that's envy—an ugly emotion that uplifts no one.
Despite efforts to conceal it, envy remains a powerful force that has shaped much of human history and continues to influence contemporary society. If the Victorians were reticent to discuss matters of sexuality, we, in modern times, are often reluctant to confront the issue of envy. Yet, when we examine how envy permeates the modern world, we are confronted with its pervasive and unsettling influence.
To understand why envy exists and how it has shaped our societies, we must reflect on our evolutionary past as hunter-gatherers. In these early societies, possessions were shared among the group, akin to a family or close-knit community. However, despite the communal sharing, inequalities existed, particularly in matters of war and mating. Envy served as a safeguard against individuals hoarding resources or power, ensuring a degree of equality within the group. Social norms developed to curb envy and maintain harmony within these societies, such as the practice of mocking alpha males who sought excessive power.
Our innate predisposition to conform to social norms and avoid conflict is a relic of our hunter-gatherer ancestry. Those who deviated from the group's norms risked ostracism or worse. This inclination towards conformity persists in modern society, influencing our behavior and attitudes. However, the complexities of contemporary life, with its vast social hierarchies and global interconnectedness, have amplified the effects of envy.
Historically, envy has manifested in various forms, often targeting successful or wealthy individuals. Merchants, in particular, have been frequent targets of envy due to their perceived success and influence. Monarchies, despite their flaws, offered a degree of stability by displacing envy onto a single ruler, thereby mitigating internal strife. However, as societies evolved, envy found new targets, such as minority groups like Jews or immigrants who achieved success despite adversity.
The decline of traditional religious beliefs has coincided with the rise of envy-driven ideologies, such as socialism. Envy, disguised as social justice, seeks to tear down perceived inequalities, often disregarding individual merit or achievement. Yet, history has shown that such ideologies often lead to economic decline and social unrest.
On an individual level, combating envy requires embracing objective truth and rejecting resentful attitudes. Celebrating the success of others and cultivating a mindset of abundance rather than scarcity can help alleviate feelings of envy. Moreover, understanding the root causes of envy, such as societal pressures or personal insecurities, can enable individuals to overcome its destructive influence. In conclusion, envy is a potent force that has shaped human societies throughout history. Its insidious presence continues to exert influence in contemporary society, undermining social cohesion and individual well-being. By acknowledging and addressing the root causes of envy, both at a societal and individual level, we can strive towards a more harmonious and equitable world.
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中美
ANOTHER EXAMPLE: East Asian and South East Asian Ethnography
Why it is interesting: provides a brief insightful ethnography of East Asia and Southeast Asia drawing out ethnic links and migratory patterns. These are also vectors for recruits, target economic markets, and political influence.
In the United States and other English-speaking regions, it is common to group together all East and Southeast Asian peoples, nations, and countries under the umbrella term "Asian" or colloquially as "Oriental," although the latter term is no longer widely used. However, this practice can be confusing and frustrating to the rest of the world. Not only does Asia encompass much more than just the easternmost region of the continent, but there are also significant differences within and between East and Southeast Asian populations.
Most anthropologists, linguists, and historians delineate the line between these two regions as the modern border between the People's Republic of China and its southern neighbors. However, like all geopolitical borders, there is significant overlap and gradation between the two, somewhat akin to the dualistic nature of European and Middle Eastern peoples, who share a common root but have diverged considerably over time.
This region is unique in that it was, for the most part, less heavily impacted by the global European colonization seen in Africa or the Americas. Instead, it was under the influence of a much more ancient form of pseudo-colonialism. This refers to the extensive network of settlements, cultural influence, and economic dominance of the Han Chinese in their southern neighbors' territories, dating back thousands of years. During a time when Rome was still in its infancy, the Han Chinese were already exerting significant influence.
Today, it is generally accepted that Southeast Asia has undergone radical changes due to various waves of immigration, cultural exchange, and religious influences from surrounding regions. These include, but are not limited to, the original Negrito and Melanesian peoples of the region, Indians from the South Asian subcontinent, ancient migrants from East Asia unrelated to modern Han Chinese, and Western Europeans, notably the French, British, Spanish, Dutch, and Portuguese.
Furthermore, some linguists in China consider the Mong-Yin and Tai-Kadai language families to be branches of the Sino-Tibetan macro family, with some even grouping Austroasiatic and Austronesian languages together. However, it's essential to note that this hypothesis is widely accepted primarily in the People's Republic of China.
Therefore, the region is a fusion of many cultures, with perhaps the exception of northern Vietnam, which shares closer cultural ties to China than any other part of Southeast Asia. It is even sometimes considered to be part of the Greater Chinese region, having been under Chinese influence historically.
The expansion of China south of its traditional homeland encompassed regions like Guangxi, Yunnan, and parts of northern Vietnam, known to the ancient Chinese as Nanyue. For almost four centuries, the Chinese were in control of this large chunk of Vietnam, known as Annam. The Chinese in Vietnam, known as "Hua," played significant roles in the kingdoms and dynasties of northern Vietnam. Even Emperor Tran had ancestral roots in the Fujian province of China, and it was common for many leaders to have full or partial Chinese ancestry.
While the Hua had the most extensive history among diaspora Chinese people, the Han also engaged in trade and settlement in various regions. They settled in large numbers on the island of Luzon and elsewhere, laying the groundwork for Chinese influence in the greater Malay Archipelago, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.
Although the Chinese never established formal colonies outside their contiguous territory, the island of Hainan, often considered part of Southeast Asia, was completely absorbed by the Han Dynasty, displacing the native Li people. Had Chinese dynasties been more aggressive in their southern expansion, much of mainland and maritime Southeast Asia could have become part of China, with indigenous minorities retaining their cultures and languages to varying extents.
Despite this historical possibility, it's crucial to recognize that parts of southern China and Taiwan were inhabited by Austronesian speakers thousands of years ago. With the migration of the Han from the north, these Austronesians were assimilated into the Han population. Today, apart from the many Aboriginal tribes of Taiwan, most territories mentioned have experienced significant intermarriage and cultural assimilation, making it challenging to ascertain accurate numbers of Southeast Asians with Chinese ancestry.
However, recent Chinese immigrants and their descendants are easier to track due to a higher degree of differentiation and self-identification on government censuses. The region with the highest percentages and numbers of people with full or partial Chinese ancestry stretches from Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia to the northern half of Borneo and the Philippines. This aligns with historical patterns of Chinese migration to areas bordering the South China Sea.
Thailand boasts the largest overall number of ethnic Chinese, followed by Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore. However, the Philippines and Vietnam have lower numbers and percentages of unmixed Chinese due to historical assimilation and intermixing. Despite this, Chinese communities in Southeast Asia exhibit remarkable diversity, influenced by local cultures and religions.
Religiously, Southeast Asian Chinese communities are diverse, with adherents of Buddhism, traditional Chinese philosophies like Taoism and Confucianism, Christianity, and Islam. Compared to mainland China or Taiwan, Christians and Buddhists are overrepresented among Southeast Asian Chinese.
Historically, despite being a minority, ethnic Chinese have wielded significant economic and political influence in Southeast Asia. They have been overrepresented in politics, trading, land ownership, and the upper echelons of the economy. In countries like Singapore, Chinese Singaporeans rank among the wealthiest groups, although Indian Singaporeans have slightly higher median incomes.
In contrast, ethnic Chinese in Malaysia, Thailand, the Philippines, and the rest of the region are economically better off than their indigenous counterparts. However, they have faced discrimination and violence, particularly during periods of political unrest. Instances of forced expulsion or evacuation of ethnic Chinese occurred in countries like Indonesia, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Interestingly, unlike other diaspora groups, Southeast Asian Chinese rarely migrate to mainland China. Instead, they prefer established Western countries, especially those in the Anglophone sphere. Exceptions to this trend include Thailand and the Philippines, where ethnic Chinese are well-integrated and face little discrimination.
In Malaysia and Singapore, efforts are made to maintain harmony among the various ethnic groups, fearing a return to the ethnic tensions and race riots of the post-colonial era. Given Singapore's low birthrate, immigration plays a crucial role in maintaining population levels, with a significant proportion of immigrants coming from mainland China.
During my visit to Singapore a few years ago, I was struck by how many native-born Chinese Singaporeans likened themselves to Americans, viewing Singapore as the "U.S. of Asia." This perspective reflects the immigrant roots of the majority of the population and underscores the complex identities of ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia.
Similarly, many ethnic Chinese Americans I've encountered who were born in Southeast Asian countries consider themselves primarily American, with little allegiance to their countries of birth or to China. This diversity of identities underscores the complex interplay of culture, history, and migration that characterizes the Southeast Asian Chinese diaspora.
THE TERRORISTS IN TEHRAN ARE PUTIN'S PARTNERS
There is more to war than the tactics taught in a first person shooter
but it's a good place to start
https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/vladimir-putin-parkisons-disease/
The sooner Putin dies the sooner slavs stop dying.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & CRYPTOGRAPHY
Proof of Work
hiraganas = {
'あ': ['a', 'ah'],
'う': ['u', 'ooh?'],
}
for char, translations in hiraganas.items():
print(char)
input("\nPress Enter to show next card")
print(translations[0])
input("\nPress Enter to show next card")
print(translations[1])
input("\nPress Enter to show next card")
“Remember JN21!”
Appearing crazy, in other words unpredictable, is a combat advantage, that enables surprise.
I heard some other thug figures I'm cray cray
What if he's right lol?