OT: Hurricanes Lounge XXXIX, Yeah, I get that.

[Lempo]

And here I thought you were going to blame the explosion on the Unipiper--but alas...

I wouldn't consider it beyond imaginable that lighting up pipes is a drug that you're eventually gonna need bigger and bigger doses of.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

I wouldn't consider it beyond imaginable that lighting up pipes is a drug that you're eventually gonna need bigger and bigger doses of.

I think you may have cracked the case.

 

[Unsustainable]

If I had to bet, it was the Halliburton’s

 

[Derailed75]

I think you may have cracked the case.

Anyone find it a tad strange that we literally do this with every thread no matter the subject?

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Anyone find it a tad strange that we literally do this with every thread no matter the subject?

I have no idea what you're talking about. We're just blowing smoke about the events of the day.

 

[Derailed75]

I have no idea what you're talking about. We're just blowing smoke about the events of the day.

Meant the pun game, unless that was unintentional. I thoughbut was "cracking the case" because the pipes were broke

 

[Navin R Slavin]

 

[MinJaBen]

But Russia has the leverage either way if NS1 exists. They haven't increased their leverage by blowing up their own pipeline, because the problem is the same: they're trying to pressure Germany and other NATO nations with gas, and so far, those nations aren't budging. Nothing about this move seems to change that. Either Germany/Europe are buying Russian gas, or they're not.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

OK, I read it.

Now explain it. Because it still doesn't seem compelling to me.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

OK, I read it.

Now explain it. Because it still doesn't seem compelling to me.

It is you versus a group:
You know the group would never admit to anything shady to everyone or even a signke other party.
Each member of the group knows the other is capable of committing certain acts based on history / current technology / etc.
Each member of the group deny involvement but at the same time wonder if their allies did it due to the previously established abilities.
Each member of the group would be able to come up with strategic reasons why their allies would do it.
All of that would lead to a heavy dose of acceptance one of your allies did it based on their own conclusions. The more parties involved in the group the easier it becomes.

Those conclusions lead to members of the group feeling guilty they did something sneaky and will in turn give more concessions in negotiation.

Sounds crazy but I could see it working. It only takes one to plant the seeds of doubt/ probability in the group

 

[Lempo]

Swedish press reports fourth leak. There are two leaks on NS1 and two on NS2.

Both Nord Streams consist of two parallel pipelines each, so four pipelines altogether. I assume this means that there is a leak on every pipeline.

 

[Navin R Slavin]

Swedish press reports fourth leak. There are two leaks on NS1 and two on NS2.

Both Nord Streams consist of two parallel pipelines each, so four pipelines altogether. I assume this means that there is a leak on every pipeline.

May lend credence to the theory that it was an inside job. (Literally an inside job, using explosive pipe pigs.)

 

[Lempo]

May lend credence to the theory that it was an inside job. (Literally an inside job, using explosive pipe pigs.)

CNN says probably Russian Navy ships:

https://edition.cnn.com/2022/09/28/politics/nord-stream-pipeline-leak-russian-navy-ships/index.html

The Times says probably Russian underwater drones:

Sweden tightens nuclear security after attacks on Nord Stream gas

Sweden has stepped up security around two nuclear power stations after the bombing of two subsea gas pipelines in the Baltic. The national security agency said

www.thetimes.co.uk

The first victim is the same as always.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

May lend credence to the theory that it was an inside job. (Literally an inside job, using explosive pipe pigs.)

damn shame, waste of fine bacon.

 

[MinJaBen]

OK, I read it.

Now explain it. Because it still doesn't seem compelling to me.

Not my logic, but thought I'd share.

 

[ONO94]

May lend credence to the theory that it was an inside job. (Literally an inside job, using explosive pipe pigs.)

And now we know why all them birds are so angry

 

[LostInaLostWorld]

Not my logic, but thought I'd share.

Sounds like your prospect algorithm.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

 

[MinJaBen]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

I decided to space mine out a couple of weeks. Got the COVID booster last Friday and will get the flu shot some time in mid-October.

 

[Nikishin Go Boom]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

You get sick? I got the Covid vaccine and flu shot at the same time last year with little issues. Granted that was not by choice, Walgreens folks gave me the flu vaccine when i had an appointment for the C vaccine

 

[the halleJOKEL]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

i did this a few weeks ago, had 24 hours of feeling like trash and then completely fine

 

[Negan4Coach]

So today it's reported that a couple of gas pipes under the Baltic Sea started to leak from three places at one go in a curious unnatural fashion and there's been some underwater explosions.

But don't talk about it and don't tell anyone that I told you.

Yep. Let it begin with the attacks on critical infrastructure. Should be fun to see what the retaliation involves. Cyber based most likely. Sigh.

 

[Blueline Bomber]

i did this a few weeks ago, had 24 hours of feeling like trash and then completely fine

Yeah, I had aches and chills for most of yesterday, and a fever made last night’s sleep an unpleasant one. But right now, I’ve got a sore arm and a slight fever, but so much better than yesterday.

 

[SlavinAway]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

i did this a few weeks ago, had 24 hours of feeling like trash and then completely fine

Crap, I got both today without really thinking about it...

 

[Navin R Slavin]

I got the flu shot and the COVID booster at the same time. 0/5 stars. Would not recommend.

It was great for me!

Better than Shingles + COVID booster, anyway. I guess it's all relative.