"What the fuck did I ever do to Allah?"

 He seems nice. . . . Oh. Shit. I am never voting Liberal again.

 

Salute the Flag (so happens to be the Jolly Roger)

First this:

To which I reply,

This must be the 'globalist' strategy, "to make nations perish from the Earth." In order for a globalist multi-faceted agenda to take hold, they need nations to perish from the earth. 

This structure of order disappearing will expose people to a different level of governance, which is the 'globalist' agenda inclusive of so many different things. (Think of something terrifying. It's on their agenda.)

You see, people like Keir Starmer aren't content with ruling Britain. They know they can rule the world if they can, "get the nations out of the way." 

Same with Canada's Mark Carney. If he can get rid of Canada he can rule a much greater entity known as the world. 

This has to be the globalist small-L liberal agenda world-wide, attaining the  disintegration of nation after nation achieved by installing guys in governments to dismantle nations.

Now, of course, these are ya know, psychopaths, so they're not going to give up anything resembling control, or power, unless they are obtaining an extraordinary abundance of control and power in return, quid pro quo, at minimum, in their estimation.

This happens. Make no mistake. It happens on the promise to these puppets of the premise that a globalist agenda plundering the whole world requires a few rulers to do the deeds.

They don't lose a nation, they gain a whole world to abuse, and rule and plunder!

To be clear, this isn't legitimate human conduct. Oh. No. It's way over the top in to the realm of criminal human conduct. 

It is selfish, greedy, punitive, infantile, petty, burning down society, harming family, torching resources, absconding with every speck of wealth, and denying  any opportunity to everyone. It's criminal in full regalia. 

That's what Keir Starmer is. That's what Mark Carney is. There's also who they work for, more criminals. They don't obey laws, because they be the law. That's why nations need to go. Nations have trappings, like courts, and occasionally honest people running them, putting criminals in prison.

When they trash a nation, they drag the booty to the table in the world. And they rule from there, while the people in the nation are robbed and plundered by this crazy criminal cabal of nationless pirates. Suppose it's actually nothing new. MIGHT AS WELL FLY IT.

If it's going wrong, it had to start somewhere

Could this be it?

Make Canada Christian again?

No absolutely let him sell his wares and sing his songs and preach, in some form of social decorum, perhaps a rented facility, and the proselytizing under wraps, of course the social life of Christianity is a part of Canadian life. It has always been, but the observances are personal and private and distinguished from governance. I don't believe a Legislature, for example, is the ideal venue for Christian hoopla, or any hoopla. And the organizers don't grasp how nefarious it is to make public facilities religious battlefields. Then it's time to shut it down the leave the building.

I mean. How would you like it if the Church of Satan took over the Legislature and started playing whatever music and singing whatever songs the Satanists sing? And follow that with, I don't know, how about a year long sit-in by Tibetan Monks who chant in gratitude for Alberta LNG?

Now people go around thinking it's the Government restricting the use of religion in the making of laws in countries like Canada, and the U.S., and UK, etcetera. It's not the governments at all putting up the prohibition. It's the Bible. "Give unto God that which is God's and Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's." Right there, instruction manual for civilizations says, what God demands is completely separate from what human authority demands.

And they do not actually meet. Strange. Human beings are instructed to run on instinct.

Give unto God, that which is God's. Which is basically nothing. And Give unto Caesar that which is Caesar's, which is basically everything. So. Instinct.

Now interestingly, government will invoke religion to make war. And men follow instinct to conduct war because some of the men say God is telling them to.

Hey Grok, was the Suez Canal a big deal?

Was the Suez Canal a big deal?

Yes, the Suez Canal was and still is a big deal. Opened in 1869, it’s a 120-mile artificial waterway connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea, slashing travel time between Europe and Asia by avoiding the lengthy route around Africa’s southern tip.



It handles about 12% of global trade, with over 1 billion tons of cargo passing through annually in recent years.

Its strategic importance made it a focal point in conflicts like the 1956 Suez Crisis, and blockages, like the 2021 Ever Given incident, disrupt global supply chains, costing billions.

Geopolitically, it’s a chokepoint, influencing trade, energy flows, and military strategy. Egypt’s economy heavily relies on canal revenues, around $9 billion annually. So, yeah, it’s kind of a linchpin.

Ever Given?

The Ever Given is a massive container ship, one of the largest in the world, operated by the Taiwanese company Evergreen Marine. In March 2021, it became infamous for getting stuck sideways in the Suez Canal for six days, blocking the critical trade route. The 400-meter-long ship, carrying about 18,300 containers, was caught by high winds and a sandstorm, wedging itself diagonally across the canal. This halted roughly $9-10 billion in daily trade, stranding over 400 ships and spiking global shipping costs. The blockage exposed the fragility of global supply chains, delaying goods like electronics, oil, and consumer products. Egyptian authorities and salvage teams eventually freed it using tugboats, dredgers, and high tides, but the incident led to weeks of logistical chaos. Compensation disputes between Egypt and the ship’s owners dragged on, with Egypt initially demanding $916 million for losses. The Ever Given’s mishap remains a textbook case of how one ship can mess up the world’s economy.

Why didn't I hear more about this? Covid?

The Ever Given incident, which blocked the Suez Canal for six days in March 2021, did get significant media coverage at the time, but it’s plausible you didn’t hear as much about it due to the overwhelming dominance of COVID-19 in the news cycle.

 Here’s why: COVID-19 Overshadowed Everything: In early 2021, the world was deep in the pandemic’s grip. News was saturated with stories about vaccine rollouts, new variants (like Delta), lockdowns, and rising death tolls. The global focus was on health crises, economic fallout, and social restrictions, which likely drowned out other stories. The Ever Given incident, while disruptive, was a temporary event that didn’t directly affect most people’s daily lives the way COVID did.

Scale of Impact vs. Public Attention: The Suez blockage caused massive economic ripples—delaying $9-10 billion in daily trade and spiking shipping costs—but its effects were mostly felt in industries like logistics, retail, and manufacturing. For the average person, the impact (like delayed goods or price hikes) wasn’t immediately obvious, unlike COVID’s direct hit on health, jobs, and social life. News outlets prioritize stories with immediate, relatable consequences, so the canal story faded faster.

Short Duration: The blockage lasted only six days (March 23-29, 2021). Once the ship was freed, the story’s urgency dropped, and coverage shifted to the resolution and memes (like the tiny excavator next to the giant ship). COVID, by contrast, was a multi-year crisis with endless developments, keeping it front and center.

Media Fatigue and Focus: By 2021, people were experiencing news fatigue from the relentless COVID coverage. A complex story about global trade logistics might not have grabbed attention compared to more emotionally charged pandemic updates. Plus, the Suez story lacked a human toll or ongoing drama to sustain long-term coverage.

Geographic Disconnect: If you’re not in a region heavily reliant on Suez Canal trade (like Europe, Asia, or the Middle East), the story might’ve felt distant. In contrast, COVID was universal, affecting everyone directly.

The Ever Given saga did spark some viral moments on platforms like X, with memes and jokes about the stuck ship, but these were fleeting compared to the pandemic’s grip on public discourse. If you were tuned into COVID-related news or avoiding news overload, it’s easy to see how the Suez story slipped under your radar.

Hey Grok? Does Israel play a role in the security of the Suez Canal?

Israel plays a significant role in the security dynamics of the Suez Canal, primarily due to its strategic location and military capabilities, though it does not directly control or secure the canal itself. The Suez Canal, located in Egypt, is a critical global trade route, and its security is primarily managed by Egypt. However, Israel’s proximity and geopolitical influence in the region contribute to the broader security environment. 

### Key Points: 

1. **Geopolitical Influence**: Israel’s location near the Suez Canal, particularly its control over the Sinai Peninsula until 1979 (returned to Egypt via the Camp David Accords), and its current borders near the canal, make it a significant regional player. Its military presence and intelligence capabilities help deter threats that could destabilize the region, indirectly supporting canal security. 

2. **Regional Stability**: Israel’s conflicts and alliances impact the Middle East’s stability, which affects the Suez Canal. For instance, tensions with groups like Hezbollah or Iran-backed militias could lead to regional disruptions, potentially threatening maritime routes. Israel’s military actions against such groups help maintain a balance of power that indirectly secures critical infrastructure like the canal. 

3. **Naval and Intelligence Operations**: Israel’s navy operates in the Mediterranean and Red Seas, near the canal’s northern and southern entrances. Its intelligence-sharing with Egypt and other allies, including the U.S., enhances monitoring of threats like terrorism or piracy that could target the canal. 

4. **Egypt-Israel Cooperation**: Since the 1979 peace treaty, Israel and Egypt have maintained a cooperative relationship, including security coordination in the Sinai Peninsula, where threats like ISIS-affiliated groups have emerged. This collaboration helps Egypt focus on securing the canal by addressing shared threats. 

5. **Historical Context**: During the 1967 Six-Day War, Israel’s occupation of the Sinai Peninsula led to the canal’s closure until 1975. While Israel no longer controls the area, its historical involvement underscores its strategic interest in the canal’s stability. 

### Limitations: - **Egypt’s Primary Role**: Egypt is solely responsible for the canal’s direct security, with its armed forces and Suez Canal Authority managing operations and protection. - **Indirect Influence**: Israel’s role is secondary, focusing on broader regional security rather than direct canal operations. 

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