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sheogorath

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You're missing the point. Western imperialism succeeded there because there were enough corrupt people there to corroborate with. Barbarians do what barbarians do; are you gonna blame the barbarian for it's innate nature while your own folk are drowning in venality?

Not really?. This would be like saying the latin american dictatorships of the Cold War were succesful because of corruption and infighting and not because of mass murder of any and all opposition with material and political support from the US, if not outright intervention from their part.

At the risk of using a cliche, this is like blaming women for getting raped by the way they might or might have not dressed.

Mongols gave an important lesson to the Arabs which they forgot - when the Abbasi caliph was imprisoned, he begged for food; Hulagu Khan gave him a plate of gold to eat out of his own treasury. Then he was rolled in a carpet and trampled under Mongol horses.

The current rulers aren't prisoners but compradors which is what allowed them to gain the favor of the west and support, so doesn't really apply.

ISIS is another example. Why did it fail in Afghanistan? Because hardly any locals were interested in their ideology.
The Taliban are idological cousins of it, though as it is an hybrid of wahabbism(evidenced in the extreme social control aspects) with the local Deobandism. So why would the Afghan want to import something that they already have and more atuned to their local customs?.

Mind you, this still part of the same western imperialism as the only way the Taliban gained power like they was through material and political support by the West through local comprador proxies(Pakistan) so they are ISIS before ISIS. The main difference is that the Taliban are content with staying in Afghanistan while ISIS is a tool to be wielded in the Middle East and Africa.


Afghanistan itself is a great example of Western imperialism failure. During the war, the vast majority of Afghans refused to cooperate with the West.
Is it?. Just because Frankenstein's monster turned against its creator doesn't make it any less of his responsability.
 

supersnoop

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Who is he/she and why should we care? Stop posting random useless shits.
He was the Brown University shooter
I don't think it is insignificant, basically he is being Lin Biao'd
International Crisis Group is a Soros-linked organization that basically promotes regime change most recently seen in places like Syria and Libya
Clearly this guy became disillusioned with western liberalism even though he was clearly a one-time ardent supporter (Apparently he was Palestinian, so no surprise)
They already made a mild decision a couple days ago. Without cheap Russian energy. European products are simply uncompetitive.


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You can see from that article how they are fence sitting. The countries don't agree. Their industry is uncompetitive not just from an energy efficiency standpoint, but also technologically.

Germany is against the ban because their whole supply chain is focused on ICE cars. Spain is pro ICE ban since they are trying to promote Chinese investment.

Another factor not mentioned is AI. EVs are plugged into the power grid which is also needed by power hungry GPUs on an already limited availability of energy. Gotta pay off his SV donor base.

I honestly don't think this is a huge deal. If the US wanted to generate more electricity and build a more robust grid, it is possible, even using more green technologies. However, a lot of the utilities are privatized and there is a disincentive to increase electricity supply (and reliability).
 

FriedButter

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I honestly don't think this is a huge deal. If the US wanted to generate more electricity and build a more robust grid, it is possible, even using more green technologies. However, a lot of the utilities are privatized and there is a disincentive to increase electricity supply (and reliability).

Fox News is telling MAGA to buy artificial Christmas Trees to support AI Data Centers. And 90% of those artificial trees come from China.

Fox News sparks backlash after suggesting Americans to buy artificial trees so Christmas tree farms can be used for data centers​

A recent on-air discussion has sparked debate after a commentator suggested Americans should consider purchasing artificial Christmas trees to free up farmland for data centers as the digital economy continues to expand.

During a broadcast segment about infrastructure development and land use, the conversation turned to the practical realities of accommodating growing data center needs across the country. One speaker outlined the scope of land requirements, noting that facilities can span significant acreage.

“So if this farm is 150 acres, yeah they’re going to be farms, and there will be transmission lines that have to go through developments, and farms that’s the very nature of a growing economy, like that everybody needs to get on board,” the commentator explained, describing the infrastructure challenges facing communities.

The conversation took an unexpected turn when the solution of artificial trees was proposed as a way to reconcile agricultural land use with technological expansion. “I just don’t… you know what, buy a fake tree,” came the suggestion, prompting an immediate reaction from another host.

“Oh oh digger right in my heart,” the co-host replied. The commentator went on to defend herself, saying, “What? I have a fake tree. I know I can’t afford the tree.”

Data centers, which house the servers and equipment necessary for cloud computing, streaming services, and internet operations, require vast amounts of space and reliable power connections.

Christmas tree farming represents a significant agricultural sector in the United States, with farms scattered across numerous states providing both seasonal employment and a cherished holiday tradition for families who prefer cutting their own fresh trees. The suggestion that such farms might need to give way to technology infrastructure has touched a nerve among those who value these customs.
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Nvidia reportedly plans 30-40% cut in GeForce GPU production in early 2026​

Recent reports have claimed that Nvidia intends to reduce its production capacity for GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs in the first half of 2026. These cuts are reportedly due to shortages of memory, not just GDDR7, but all memory types.

30-40% of Nvidia’s GeForce GPU production could be axed. This implies that Nvidia cannot get enough GDDR7 memory to produce GPUs at its current rate. Alternatively, it implies that Nvidia expects significantly reduced GPU sales in 2026, possibly due to rising NAND and DRAM costs and their impact on PC prices.

Note that there is no mention of non-GeForce RTX PRO series GPUs. If GDDR7 memory supply is indeed limited, Nvidia may be allocating its limited memory stocks to its more profitable RTX PRO GPU lineup, sacrificing its GeForce lineup.

According to a report from China’s BoBantang , NVIDIA will adjust the GPU production capacity of its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards in 2026 to address memory shortages. The article mentions that compared to the first half of 2025, NVIDIA plans to reduce supply by 30-40% in the same period of 2026.

– Benchlife

Benchlife has claimed that Nvidia plans to start its cuts by targeting its RTX 5060 Ti 16GB and RTX 5070 Ti. Targeting the RTX 5060 Ti 16GB makes sense, as this GPU has the same amount of memory as an RTX 5080, a much more expensive GPU. The same is true for the RTX 5070 Ti. It’s memory could also be used for more profitable RTX 5080 GPUs.

If this is true, Nvidia wants to allocate its memory to its most profitable products. This makes sense from a business perspective. However, this tactic will hit consumers hard. Nvidia’s RTX 5060 Ti 16GB is a much better product than its 8GB counterpart. Why? It has enough VRAM to run modern games without compromises. Nvidia’s shift in production will force more consumers to purchase their 8GB GPU models.

In addition to the news from BoBantang, several AIC partners and component suppliers have also mentioned to us that NVIDIA will be the first to adjust the supply of GeForce RTX 5070 Ti and GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB GDDR7.

It’s a bad time for PC gamers

DDR5 memory prices are already through the roof, and it’s likely that these price increases will soon impact the GPU market. Manufacturers will prioritise GPUs with lower memory and higher-margin models with more memory. That’s bad news for gamers who want graphics cards with plenty of VRAM.

With Nvidia reportedly reducing its GPU production, one has to wonder whether this will cause a GPU shortage and drive up GPU prices.
According to a report from China’s BoBantang , NVIDIA will adjust the GPU production capacity of its GeForce RTX 50 series graphics cards in 2026 to address memory shortages. The article mentions that compared to the first half of 2025, NVIDIA plans to reduce supply by 30-40% in the same period of 2026.

Coming soon. For the low price of $5000. Enjoy the “mid tier” PC with an 5010 RTX with 1GB of VRAM, 4GB RAM, and 512MB of storage. Instead of a Christmas Sale. The Tech Bros and Wall Street is offering the Christmas Price Hike as the sale. Enjoy the generous holiday hikes says the Tech Bros.
 

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Miss Finland scandal: Finnish PM apologises to East Asia for MPs’ ‘racist’ gestures​

PM Petteri Orpo offers regrets to Japan, China and South Korea after MPs mimic ousted beauty queen Sarah Dzafce’s offensive squinting gesture​


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s prime minister apologised on Wednesday to citizens of Japan, China and South Korea after MPs sparked outrage by posting pictures of themselves making derogatory squinting gestures.

The parliamentarians from the populist Finns Party, which is part of the right-wing coalition government, posted images on social media where they pulled back the corners of their eyes – widely seen as a racist gesture targeting East Asian people.

They claimed to have shared the pictures in support of the 2025 Miss Finland, Sarah Dzafce, who
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“I offer my sincere apologies for the recent offensive social media posts done by individual MPs,” Prime Minister Petteri Orpo was quoted as saying in statements on the social media accounts of Finland’s embassies in
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“These posts do not reflect Finland’s values of equality and inclusion,” the statement said, adding that “racism and discrimination have no place in Finnish society.”

Public broadcaster Yle reported that a Finnish TV production company had put collaborative projects in Japan on hold and Finnish airline Finnair also said their brand had been negatively impacted.

The prime minister’s office said he wanted to stress that the trio’s behaviour “does not represent Finland’s position”.

The parliamentarians – MPs Kaisa Garedew and Juho Eerola and MEP Sebastian Tynkkynen – have reacted differently to the controversy.

While Eerola apologised and Tynkkynen said the gesture was not meant to hurt anyone’s feelings, Garedew told local media she did not believe she needed to say sorry.

The Finns Party’s parliamentary group is due to meet on Thursday to discuss potential sanctions against the MPs.

Finland’s government, which came into power in 2023, has been rocked by several incidents where Finns Party members have made incendiary comments.

In August, another Finns Party MP said immigrants were turning Finland into “a pigsty”.
Which is funny because finnish people are often stereotyped as being Asian themselves because they originated from the ural mountains which is north Asia. Hence why the finngolia meme exist
 

supersnoop

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Fox News is telling MAGA to buy artificial Christmas Trees to support AI Data Centers. And 90% of those artificial trees come from China.


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From the second article, they aren't using the land for the data centers themselves, but rather expropriating the land for a power transmission line. The builder of the transmission line is Public Service Enterprise Group, which is a NYSE traded company, so wouldn't be surprised if there was a better, but less profitable way of doing this.

Greed/wealth in American land use is quite limitless. Bruce Ratner bought the New Jersey Nets, moved them to Brooklyn and built a whole arena just so he could secure eminent domain (land seizure) rights to build a multibillion dollar condo development and subsequently sold the team like it was nothing (just a means to an end).

If you owned a home or business in Brooklyn, this fellow literally bought the rights to kick you out. Land of the free.
 
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