Posts by coastalheron12

What’s even the point of talking about cost without mentioning value?
When we're talking energy—real Value (not just some vague Benefit, but actual Value)—it matters way more than the Cost. And let's be real, the Value from wind is probably the lowest of any energy source out there.
To actually wrap your head around this, you have to look way past the paid ads and the fancy studies. For example—just a thought—you won't find anyone telling you that to get an output worth 100 from one power plant, you basically have to build three more that will run at Zero.
So, I gotta ask: if you asked those folks over at ExxonMobil, how is Germany or anyone else supposed to pay for the energy from those other three? 😁 Because they aren't going to pay with "positive vibes," that's for sure.
And look, I'm not trying to be arrogant here—it's just basic math. This is exactly what gives ExxonMobil extra leverage as one of the biggest European energy suppliers in the mid-term future, assuming they can finally shake off the Russians. They won't fully, obviously, but still.
You keep bringing up fossil fuels for Norway, but you're totally forgetting about hydro—which makes them multiple times self-sufficient.

Also, I've got to ask: why did Germany produce 20% less wind energy last year compared to the year before?

wiredfalcon2 said:Look, I’m clearly the idiot clown here. It’s obvious. Luckily for everyone else, I don't have any say in which direction the American energy sector heads anyway. So, here's my suggestion: go protest outside ExxonMobil against the biggest scam in history. Get people together, send them protest letters, spam them with articles, whatever. Send us some videos; I'm actually curious to see how your little crusade plays out. 🙂

Basically, you have no clue what you're talking about and yet you keep going. If you actually looked at my previous question and checked ExxonMobil's math, you'd realize they aren't just barking at shadows. 🥱 😒

And regarding protests—Motvind Norge has 20,000 members. Do I even need to point out that as their numbers grew, they started giving both the left and the right a serious headache?

When you finally answer me—and hey, feel free to ask those old-timers from the former ExxonMobil, now rebranded with that sexy inclusive name Equinor, for their take—on what the actual fundamental difference is between hydro or nuclear plants on one side versus some pathetic little wind turbine on the other... once we establish that knowledge, then maybe we can start demystifying this whole "we're warming ourselves by the breeze" nonsense.

wiredfalcon2 said:Quick news:

• Denmark decided to hike their military budget and they're holding a referendum about returning to the Common Security and Defence Policy from the EU.
• Canada allowed NATO forces to deploy on its territory.

Germany is still getting 40% of its gas needs from Russia. They just agreed to start building an LNG terminal, but that’s going to take forever to actually get running. If Germany cut off Russian gas right now, they'd be without power in three weeks. It's not like Putin doesn't have a few tricks up his sleeve. The mistake happened way earlier—nobody really believed Putin would actually invade, and everyone thought there was plenty of time for an energy transition. Take Germany, for example; they produce more than enough wind power, to the point where they actually have to shut it down sometimes so they don't fry the power lines. And that's exactly the problem with the infrastructure—they can't even move all that power from the north down to the industrial south without blowing out a grid that isn't built for that kind of load. Sure, they should fix it, but everyone figured they had time.

For Ukraine, the key is just holding out as long as possible so the sanctions can eventually hit harder.

🤣🤣🤣 🤦🤦

I wanted to write something meaningful here, but I can't quite find the right words in English—so if I start posting random links and quotes about this topic, just know I'm pulling them from serious Norwegian economic papers.
Why? Because we're having a real debate here about the whole wind farm scam, and because of the terrible calls made by local politicians, this massive 21st-century fraud is actually hitting the little guy in Norway too.

Kyle Campbell4 said:But you have to admit, Sicario is absolutely killer. Especially that dark soundtrack playing while they roll into Juarez and you see people hanging from the bridges.🙏

Get this—a friend of my wife knows this guy whose husband (he's from Chicago, by the way) deals in metals and ores. Like, serious third-world stuff... where does he even find that?
So, I’m telling her about it, and she mentions they actually took a trip to Mexico together once. They did the whole thing—sent the package first, then headed out for vacation. Their flight was delayed, so they showed up pretty late, but no big deal, right? They figured the car would be waiting for them. They leave the airport, everything seems fine, and then suddenly the driver veers off onto some dirt road. Turns out, he wanted to meet up with a relative in another car so they could just swap rides—because apparently, since it was getting late, he just wanted to head home. Seriously? 😁

So, what would you even do if you found yourself in that spot? It’s middle of the night, some random stretch of asphalt in Mexico—total nightmare fuel. She’s basically telling you she’s lost it, spiraling into this hysterical panic where it feels like everything's about to go south—like she's facing assault, or worse, being killed and dumped in the desert. If they actually make it out okay, honestly, that's all anyone can hope for.

Regarding that Swedish airspace situation—this guy is saying it’s just routine whenever they fly over toward Kaliningrad. Apparently, it's been happening like this both today and for the last "5 years." Same old story, right?

Jacob Kern2 said:Regarding the situation in Mexico, they are claiming that there were upwards of 10,000 people involved.🤷

Based on those photos, 1500 is the absolute ceiling. But yeah, it’s surreal. Like, who actually are these people? What do they even do for a living? Honestly, it would be a totally legitimate question if they weren't Mexican.
We can barely pull 15 people together for this kind of protest here in the States.

Just looking forward to Monday and seeing what this new MEP from Brussels brings to the table

Which of the Good Boys from Gorica are we talking about now—are they just not following along?

And why on earth aren't they called Goodfellas?

Kyle Campbell4 said:Even if you cut those numbers in half, they are still massive losers for just one week of fighting.

Look, if these numbers are actually legit, we're talking about a total disaster—thousands of people dead every single day.

If you believe what they're saying (why would you, but hey, why not?) over in Ukraine:

6,000 dead Russians
30 planes and 30 helicopters
200+ tanks, 850+ transports, a hundred or so artillery systems, etc.

To me, those look like pretty heavy losses—especially if we're still calling this a "walk in the park" kind of war. What happens if things actually go all in? We might end up seeing an Easter American victim situation like in Vietnam. 😲

Justin James10 said:Honestly, there’s just way too much hysteria flying around... the only thing actually running smoothly is Nord Stream 1, because let's face it, ☕

First word from me. Just read somewhere that they’ve got enough supplies to last through this year and half of next. Man... damn.

It’s honestly pathetic what they’re pulling with Russian athletes lately. It’s pretty obvious what the play is—they aren't going to ban the whole national team, but they'll definitely try to squeeze individual players instead. Why even bother?
And don't even get me started on this whole theater thing—scrubbing the Czech composers and Prokofiev from the stage? Honestly, it’s just another level of stupidity. Am I surprised? Not really.

Paul Sanders5 said:Personally, I’d say about 80% of people are just plain clueless and fall for any authority figure like Vladimir Putin or anything coming out of Russia. Then you’ve got another 15 to 20% who are clearly acting in someone's interest. I don't see any issue with investigating this—digging into where those payments and donations are actually coming from.

Just let the institutions do their damn jobs.

So, you're being pretty subtle about where exactly this investigation should start, aren't you?😉

Boksic: Lazio-Sampdoria 3:0

Rapaic: Fenerbahce-Gaziantep 4:3

Rapaic: Hajduk Split-Dinamo 4:2 (3:2)

Bonus goal
Cassano Hajduk-Roma 1-1

As for foreign goals—mostly everything already mentioned—that Romario strike against Real Madrid belongs on the list. And Djorkaeff... man, you just miss those brutal bicycle kicks he used to pull off for Inter...

Jason Kern49 said:The fact is, you guys always start things off with that same old story. Then we hit you with some actual arguments, and all we get is this pathetic struggling afterward.

They’re supposedly "well-educated" over here—free history lessons about Old Square and all that—but man, some of them clearly forgot the basics.

dustygardener43 said:I've always had more love for the original British punk scene. This American version just doesn't sit right with me—they remind me too much of Ramonese.
Americans are probably better suited for Rock-a-billy.🙂 Well, maybe with the exception of Dead Kennedys, though even they aren't pure punk if you ask me.

I mean, I mostly agree with you, but there are definitely exceptions to that rule out there.



Not sure if Wipers really fit the specific topic here, but while they might be under the radar for the mainstream, they definitely belong. Especially when you put them up against genre pioneers like DK or Black Flag. Personally? I find them way better and more interesting.

Americans—man, we're politically illiterate. On top of that, people just don't give a damn about their own neighborhoods, which is wild because that's supposed to be the whole foundation of politics.

So then you've got people trying to solve massive national issues for a crowd that’s spent twenty years voting for the likes of "Bandic, Obersnel, Baldasar, and Glavas"—and that's just looking at the four biggest cities. If I tried to tell someone outside the US what happens in small towns along the coast with how they flip zoning laws and land use? Nobody would believe me. Like, how is this even possible in the 21st century within the US?

It’s basically just Groundhog Day. Today it’s the Bridge Party, tomorrow it’s some "Smart" movement, the day after it’s whoever else shows up... and we all know who's going to take the fall.

Noah Roberts46 said:Was he talking about general issues or specifically about the fans? Because if his whole point is just pointing fingers at other criminals, then yeah, fine.

Look, I’ve been right there in the stands. I know firsthand how much crap some people pull just because they love causing trouble, or because they have an inherent urge to steal and act like thugs. I’m not saying everyone is like that, but there are plenty of them. Is that "socially acceptable" behavior? Why aren't they being scrutinized just as heavily? It’s precisely because of these idiots that Mamić wins the battle. We all know who the bigger criminal is—we don't need to repeat it a hundred times—but the other side has the exact same flaws that should be ignored.

you've posted this three times in just a few hours

Please, since I'm clearly missing something, explain the cause-and-effect logic here regarding the country (I won't bother writing to the legal authorities or whoever—just the COUNTRY itself): how does institutional inaction toward someone's crimes lead to third-party hooliganism?

edit: looks like yet another user is bolding the same thing🙂

Seriously, where did these guys get their haircuts? The psychos running wild through the Stockholm district—five murders and executions in barely two days, using everything from ice-cold precision to straight-up firearms 🤔

So, what’s the move now? Just sitting here waiting on Sova77 to weigh in and explain things.

But check this logic out—apparently there are "no issues" because the ISIS flag doesn't target one specific group. Since the ISIS flag is against EVERYONE, it’s totally fine, right? 🙏🙏

Honestly, I’m done believing anything I read lately. It feels like everything is just becoming some kind of endless Twitter meltdown.

Google's everyone's best friend, right? 😉

So, you just type in The Washington Post (actual legit news, not some tabloid junk like The New York Post) and here are the first three hits:

1. http://www.aftenposten.no/verden/Hem...lag-9687b.html
Secret police report: This is the most dangerous Swedish neighborhood

2. http://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/TV-...ge-54824b.html
60 Minutes crew attacked in Sweden

3. http://www.aftenposten.no/verden/Pol...y-218834b.html
Police win third night in Brooklyn (article below explains how the cops finally got things under control after two nights of car burnings, school attacks, and people throwing rocks at them)

Honestly, I don't have time to mess around with armchair experts who think their own opinions are the only facts that matter—so I'm done with this thread.