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It was already dogshit before, now getting worse

We dominate the world.

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Turn the thrusters on, we're standing by"

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As it flew up toward the International Space Station last summer, the Starliner spacecraft lost four thrusters. A NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore, had to take manual control of the vehicle. But as Starliner's thrusters failed, Wilmore lost the ability to move the spacecraft in the direction he wanted to go.

Wilmore: "I don't know that we can come back to Earth at that point. I don't know if we can. And matter of fact, I'm thinking we probably can't. So there we are, loss of 6DOF control, four aft thrusters down, and I'm visualizing orbital mechanics. The space station is nose down. So we're not exactly level with the station, but below it. If you're below the station, you're moving faster. That's orbital mechanics. It's going to make you move away from the station. So I'm doing all of this in my mind. I don't know what control I have. What if I lose another thruster? What if we lose comm? What am I going to do?"

!chuds !trump2024

NEILY, Costa Rica — After being deported from the U.S. with his wife and 6-year-old son, German Smirnov, a Russian national, is being held at a migrant camp in the Central American country. After more than a month there, he says he feels he is being forced to consider staying there to live.

Smirnov, 36, is among 110 migrants, mostly from Asian and African countries, who have been detained at the Center for Temporary Attention of Migrants (CATEM) since late February and now find themselves in limbo.

Many of the detainees tell Noticias Telemundo they're confused and torn over the limited options being offered by Costa Rican officials, including applying for asylum there, going back to their home countries, waiting it out in the shelter or officially documenting their case to request asylum in another country. It's all while enduring high temperatures and poor food and conditions.

But many of the migrants say they don't have a safe country to return to and little information to help them.

For the first time since the migrants arrived from the U.S., and following weeks of pressure from activists and lawmakers, Costa Rican authorities have opened up the camp to the media. Several migrants who have had their documents confiscated said that they feel they have few choices about what comes next.

"They tell us nothing here," Smirnov said. "We're here for almost 40 days."

Smirnov, who had planned on requesting asylum in America before the Trump administration suspended asylum at the Southern border, said it's impossible to return to Russia after fleeing for political reasons.

"It's complicated. I'm ready to stay here, but I don't have anywhere to live," Smirnov said. "I don't have a job and I don't speak the local language."

Costa Rica is one of several Central American countries that has agreed to serve as a bridge between the U.S. and the migrants, many of whom come from countries like China or India.

So far, six people have fled the camp without authorization or documents, said Omer Badilla, Costa Rica's deputy minister of the interior and police. Dozens more have been repatriated to their home countries, while the majority remain at the center behind a chain-link fence, forbidden to leave the premises.

Until the migrants make an official choice, passports and other identification documents will remain confiscated, Badilla said. As of Monday, the country had not received a formal asylum request from any of the migrants, Badilla said.

Badilla said that the migrants have all been made aware of their options, particularly about the need to formalize their asylum claims with documents in other countries. But he said that many do not want to speak with authorities.

"They've been told to document the case, and they're afraid. We only work on documented cases. They're afraid to talk to the police," Badilla said. "We're working so they can feel confident that we won't take action against them."

But Badilla said that the country is guaranteeing that those who feel a "well-founded fear" of returning to their countries of origin will not be forced to do so.

Smirnov said that, if he returns to Russia, he could be forced to join in Moscow's war against Ukraine.

"They'll put me in jail or send me to war," he said. "It's simple, because my country is at war with a neighboring country."

A St. Petersburg native, Smirnov was an elections official who was recruited by the Anti-Corruption Foundation, an organization founded by the late opposition leader Alexei Navalny, to expose fraud in last year's election. Authorities discovered his agreement with the group, he said, and he was forced to flee Russia.

"They caught me while I was recording the whole process," Smirnov said. "Maybe someone betrayed me, I don't know."

Smirnov, who was detained for nearly a month in San Diego before being deported to Costa Rica, said his family had hoped to relocate to Australia or Canada. But he said that their requests for help in relocating to a third country have been ignored by authorities.

Mohammad Saber Asadi, who fled Afghanistan with his wife, Najia, and their almost 3-year-old daughter, Asra, said he's been searching for a path to another country, like Canada or Germany. But without visas in place, he said that authorities have given him only two options: stay in Costa Rica or go back to Afghanistan.

Asadi, who runs a construction company, fled Afghanistan after he was threatened by the Taliban for selling materials to contractors from the United States or other Western countries. Asadi said that he had already been arrested after the Taliban returned to power in 2021, and can't risk another stint in prison.

"I don't know what will happen to me," Asadi said.

Attempting to start a life in Costa Rica isn't so simple.

"I would like to go to a country that I can live, that I can make a good future for my family, for my daughter," Asadi said. "But here in Costa Rica, I think it's not possible for me. I don't know Spanish, I don't have information about the culture of Costa Rica and I don't have any family here to support me."

The conditions at the camp haven't made their time in detention any easier, either, the migrants said. Alexandra, a Russian migrant who requested to go by her first name out of fear of retaliation from the Russian government, said many in the camp are nervous, stressed and lost. There's little ventilation amid the over-90-degree weather, and many have fallen ill.

"We don't have air conditioning or fans, some families have sick children, and some women have fainted," she said.

Asadi also said that while food had been provided by a local restaurant, paid for by the U.S., those meals have since been halted. Migrants have been living on beans and rice on most days, which is particularly difficult for infants, since it's been challenging to access any baby food. And little drinking water is provided throughout the day.

"We are not free to go outside of here. Here, it's like a jail," Asadi said. "The children, they cry every day. They cry."

Costa Rica's role in U.S. deportations has drawn criticisms for the past few weeks, with immigrant rights advocates saying that the country is complicit in America's human rights violations. Badilla has said that Costa Rica agreed to accept the migrants "because of our history and our customs as human rights protectors," and that the agreement with the Trump administration isn't based on any special conditions.

"We responded to the United States' government's request, and we raised our hand to help them," Badilla said.

Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves said at a news conference in February that the country is helping its "economically powerful brother from the north."

"If they impose a tax in our free zones, it'll screw us," Chaves said. "I don't think they'll do it, thank God ... Love is repaid with love. ... Two-hundred will come, we treat them well and they will leave."

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You dont trust reddit for anything else, why would you use their opinion on Christianity? (+11/-0)

Because a lot of Christians out there are subverted like that. I have never enountered a Christian IRL who doesnt think jewish chads are "their brothers". https://youtube.com/@MawsParasite2 https://groomercord.com/invite/tmPmg9cjpx (+3/-3)

Daily reminder that all religions are ethno religions, and vice versa. All Eyropeans are pagan at heart. All arabs are muslim at heart. All jewish chads are talmund at heart. The religion of asians? They worship whatever government they currently live under. The religion of BIPOCs and other shitskins? Violence. The religion of Injuns and Mestizos? Drugs. https://youtube.com/@MawsParasite2 https://disc... (+2/-2)

i'm on the fence about ci interpretation, but i do believe we should discuss it more often. /u/takenusernamea also had an interesting take on it also a reminder that grim is a dragon furstrag. his opinion is irrelevant (+4/-0)

What did I ever do to you? (+1/-1)

So if you want to know why I am not too fond of Christianity, and why I do not think it can be reformed, this is the reason. A new religion is needed, that is created from nothing. It can be based on Christianity, God and Jesus, but it must show a strong deviation from existing denominations. And it must be Whites only and endorse conservative-nationalistic notions. When someone says he belongs to... (+3/-1)

So, centuries ago when the missionaries came around, why did pagan Europeans take to Christianity that like ducks to water and why wasn't that success able to be replicated with the other races? (+3/-0)

Even a European who 100% believes he is Christian is still a pagan at heart, just like how a jewish chad who "converts" to Christianity is still a jewish chad. Genetics people, genetics. (+2/-1)

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Well, I’m pretty outspoken and have never been curbed but then I haven’t threatened or abused anyone.

— Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 (@DeborahMeaden) April 2, 2025

I won’t travel to the States… my freedom of speech will get me into trouble… https://t.co/VNJQnZxdWk

— Deborah Meaden 🇺🇦 (@DeborahMeaden) April 2, 2025

They won’t get many tourists from the UK, the rest of Europe, or virtually anywhere else either pic.twitter.com/77xvFTXa1m

— Martin Davies 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇪🇺 🇨🇦 (@martindvz) April 1, 2025

There is a litterally a woman in jail too for writing a dumb message on the internet after the #southport massacre. The UK is free for nonces like Huw Edwards.

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Investigations into EPIC

Abbott announced a criminal investigation into EPIC on Monday, marking the fifth active probe announced by state officials in about a week. But it's not clear what criminal statutes EPIC and its project developers could be violating.

The controversary began in February after a video promoting EPIC City went viral online. It almost immediately received backlash from commenters, including Abbott.

Abbott has repeatedly accused the project of promoting Sharia law and "Sharia cities" — referring to a body of religious laws that form parts of the Islamic traditions.

That same month, Texas Rep. Jeff Leach, R-Plano, sent a letter to Attorney General Ken Paxton requesting he look into EPIC.

Then came the first investigation, followed by three more ordered by Abbott in addition to the criminal probe.

The first four investigations include claims the project could be discriminating against non-Muslims in violation of the Texas Fair Housing Act, along with alleging potential financial harm to investors, potential violations of Texas consumer protection laws, and operating illegal funeral services.

KERA News sent multiple requests for comment over the past week with a series of questions seeking to clarify Abbott's claims:

In a post on X, Abbott referred to "foreign adversaries" buying land, but did not elaborate. Is he referring to all Muslims and the East Plano Islamic Center as adversaries? Abbott said the group could be misleading investors who've purchased land from EPIC City, but did not provide details as to how. What state and federal securities requirements are potentially being violated according to the governor? Gov. Abbott says EPIC does not have a license to offer funeral services. But the mosque's website shows it partners with Rahma Funeral Homes to provide funeral services — which is licensed and has been since 2004, according to the state's Online Licensing System. What law is being broken by EPIC regarding how they operate funeral services? With Monday's criminal investigation announced, what laws are being potentially broken, as none were specified in the press release?

The governor's office has not responded to those requests for comment as of Tuesday.

Imran Chaudhary, president of Community Capital Partners said in an email to KERA News last week the company will work with Paxton in the pending investigations.

"We understand that there has been a lot of rumor-milling and misinformation circulated by many who are uninformed," Chaudhary said. "We look forward to working with the Attorney General to ensure that we are in legal compliance every step of the way and educating the broader community about our project."

Early stages

Abbott on Tuesday ordered EPIC and its affiliates to cease construction, and Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Executive Director Kelly Keel wrote in a letter that despite "extensive permitting obligations," TCEQ hasn't any applications or documents for the project and is violating state law.

But during a public hearing at the Collin County Commissioners Court on Monday, David Kahloefer, the senior project manager on EPIC City, said the project is still in the analysis phase.

"We are looking at the options to prepare an application for TCEQ, but at this time we're still on our due diligence phase," he said.

Kahloefer said the group anticipates they'll file for permits with the county sometime later this year, but they aren't ready to move forward yet.

The developer, Community Capital Partners, has purchased the land and finished water and flood studies and is adapting plans based on those results.

Darrell Evans, the former Democratic candidate for Collin County Texas House District 89, told the county commissioners at the hearing the North Texas Muslim community is being unfairly targeted.

"In America, are we now spending tax dollars investigating ideas?" Evans said. "Is that where we are?"

Why are people upset?

Some residents who live near where the development will be located said they were concerned how the development will impact local resources, including water availability, emergency services, roads and traffic.

In 2023, the population of Josephine grew by nearly 5,000 people – a 234% increase in the course of three years. Collin County is also experiencing a rapid population boom. The county's growth has strained resources. Local fire departments struggle to keep up with the demand for emergency services in unincorporated county areas.

But several speakers at the public hearing at Collin County commissioners' court Monday repeated stereotypes about the Muslim faith, including unfounded claims that the potential EPIC City residents would be affiliated with terrorist organizations.

Tasha Escoto told the commissioners she's not against inclusion, but she said the Muslim-oriented community goes against American "Christian values."

"I'm sick that this is even a consideration in Texas today," Escoto said. "We are a nation founded on Christian values. Why are we even allowing this? It used to be that something like this was called a cult, but today it's being called a community."

Samar Waqar, a Muslim woman who lives in Collin County, said those comments don't represent her faith, and said it isn't fair to generalize about the Muslim community based on stereotypes.

"My faith values are based on compassion and kindness, in welcoming everyone," she said. "There is no discrimination within our faith."

'An open community'

Erin Ragsdale, a representative for Community Captial Partners, said at Monday's hearing anyone is welcome in EPIC City and that it's not exclusive to the Muslim community — a message the group has been emphasizing for months.

"Anybody who wants to buy a piece of land in this proposed masterplan community can buy one," Ragsdale said. "To build a house, to open a business, to build a school, to build a church, it is open to everyone, and their vision is to build an inclusive community for everyone."

Ragsdale said she believes reactions from the community may have looked different if the plans for the development were centered around a Christain place of worship.

Ragsdale added that the community is "proud to be Texans" — and Americans.

"They are excited about having the opportunity to develop a master-planned, family-centric community in Collin County," Ragsdale said.

"It's tough to stand here today and hear all the ideas and hypotheticals and backstory that people have."

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Curious as to why Jan 6 is not a deal breaker for Trump supporters, and why that predicts inaction from the US populace in general? (13)

Because we watched the left burn down cities and nothing happened. (-55)

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So we're just going to equate attempting to overthrow our democracy to racially charged riots. Okay, bud. Let's not forget identified rioters were convicted and no one batted an eye because rioters should be convicted. In contrast, the right wing pardoned people who attempted to overthrow our democracy. You are paving the way for the end of our Republic but you're totally owning the libs, bro.  (32)

They were pardoned not because of what they did or that we agree with it, but because out of 1000 to 2500 people, only 34 or so people were violent. They were denied their 5th/6th and 7th amendment rights, imprisoned for multiple years without due process, denied legal representation and forced to sleep on the floors of the DC jails they were being held in.Plain and simple, they were mistreated by the law and therefore are being pardoned to wipe the slate clean. Anything they do after is on them. (-43)

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That's an insane invented number. But also if you actually had a problem with cops being harmed, you'd have an issue with January 6. (22)

Cops weren't killed by protestors on j6http://www.uscp.gov/media-center/press-releases/medical-examiner-finds-uscp-officer-brian-sicknick-died-natural-causesAlso 500 mm was wrongIt's actually 1-2bTry using Google sometimes (-31)

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No, it isn't. Dems are following the Stalinist Playbook. Go read Everyday Stalinism by Sheila Fitzpatrick. Control the media, check. Criminalize the opposition, check. Call the opposition fascists, check. Send opposition to Gulag, they tried. Following pretty well. (1)

For the 3rd time, Name some specific policies that are communist. Signposting someone to read an entire book is lazy and weak.But whilst we're doing signposting, here are a list of indicators that a government is fascist or on the verge of becoming fascist. Most of them apply to Trump.https://ratical.org/ratville/CAH/fasci14chars.htmlPowerful and Continuing NationalismFascist regimes tend to make constant use of patriotic mottos, slogans, symbols, songs, and other paraphernalia. Flags are seen everywhere, as are flag symbols on clothing and in public displays.Disdain for the Recognition of Human RightsBecause of fear of enemies and the need for security, the people in fascist regimes are persuaded that human rights can be ignored in certain cases because of "need." The people tend to look the other way or even approve of torture, summary executions, assassinations, long incarcerations of prisoners, etc.Identification of Enemies/Scapegoats as a Unifying CauseThe people are rallied ... (1)

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Warhammer does have a good point, if you're fed and attended to enough, you'd support any self proclaimed god emperor. So my theory is it always goes to shit when it don't work. My guess would be when you have a mixture of the following:- Evidently deteriorated conditions- Perceived notion of nil future prospects- Ruined social standing- Repression of ability to complain about it- Direct line of blame (optional, but an accelerating factor)Or simply just:- Lack of critical basic needs met (Food / water)An interesting observation is that this exact set of things is what makes people go into conspiracy minded ness or in the most extreme cases radicalization. The very type of forces that fueled Trump's rise to power threatens it too. The difference being that the alienated in-groups supporting him pale numerically to the most recent scores of people turning against him. I'm saying that a freshly screwed person is more likely to have an extreme reaction that someone whose whole life they... (2)

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Communism in practice is nothing close to what you say. Communism is impossible. It's just another group subjugating the masses. The only difference is who controls business. In Communism, the state does. In fascism, individuals own the businesses but act at the behest of the state. (1)

This is a tired deflection that has no basis in history. Capitalism would have seemed impossible to a medieval peasant suffering under feudalism too, I'd imagine. The fact is that systems change. What is communism "in practice"? What is capitalism "in practice"? How can you honestly vouch for US capitalism when "in practice" it has created the world's most imprisoned population, throws away half the food it produces to keep prices high while people are food insecure, and allowed its elections to devolve into bidding wars between billionaires? You wanna talk about how socialism "in practice" defeated the Nazis in WWII, produced the lowest infant mortality rate in the world in Cuba, or forced global capitalism to soften itself (look at the federal response to the Great Depression as opposed to the 2008 housing crisis)?You cherry pick the worst missteps of past socialist societies and completely ignore the ongoing atrocities of our current system. The same system that's spent billions ... (1)

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That's correct Israel bombed that air base and many others because Israel ain't interested in Turkish Syria

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