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Trump has signed an MOU in Versailles

Here's what Heather Cox Richardson says in "Letters from an American"

https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/june-17-2026

"A senior U.S. official read the text of the fourteen-point memorandum of understanding with Iran over the phone to reporters today, and there’s a reason it has ignited a firestorm"

A memorandum of understanding is usually a nonbinding agreement outlining shared goals and intentions, but in this case, although there is much vague or confusing language in the text, what the White House says is an MOU actually has firm language in it"

"It looks as if Trump’s war on Iran has cost the U.S. the lives of thirteen service members, injuries to 400 more, and at least $132 billion so far in immediate costs, lost income, and higher consumer costs, only to leave the U.S. in a significantly worse place with regard to Iran than before Trump started bombing"

#DonaldTrump #Trump #JDVance #PeteHegseth #MarcoRubio #MAGA #RepublicanParty #GOP #Iran #HormuzStrait

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OSINTdefender -- @sentdefender

6:56 AM · Jun 12, 2026

"Following the release of Iran’s version of the MOU, with portions of it including significant releases of Iranian funds and assets and nominal control over the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald J. Trump has refuted the details of that version.

Per President Trump’s statement, the agreement between the U.S. and Iran does not include many of the details that were released by Iran, saying

“The terms that Iran leaked out to the Fake News have NOTHING to do with the terms that were agreed to, in writing.”

The negotiations process has long been characterized by such contradictory rhetoric, as both nations seek to characterize the talks as going in their favor."

[rolls over and goes back to sleep...]

#DonaldTrump #Trump #PeteHegseth #MarcoRubio #StephenMiller #MAGA #RepublicanParty #Republicans #GOP #Iran #IranWar #HormuzStrait #Netanyahu #Israel #Gaza #Iraq #Lebanon #SaudiArabia

Read an interesting quote yesterday that I should have Bookmarked

Something like:

"I believe those things that help me understand the world around me better"

versus

"I believe those things that help me get along with the people I have around me better"

One supports gaining personal wisdom, the other supports staying in the herd

I've seen this #WaPo sourced photo on several different media platforms, from a significant number of sources

Has anyone bothered to stop and question what it shows?

We are presented with an amphibious landing from landing craft pulled up on sandy beaches, disgorging APCs and Humvees and troops, with BlackHawk tiltrotors artfully placed in the background providing cover

Does the WaPo seriously think #Hegseth is going to navigate landing craft through the #HormuzStrait and up the #PersianGulf to #KhargIsland where they'll simply land and waltz ashore?

This is a complete and utter misrepresentation by the WaPo that borders on criminal, if not treason

This is what the US public is being sold?

Well...

this is certainly interesting

What sort of lobbying is Google busy doing here?

Google Customer Solutions <no-reply @ google.com>

"[_______]:

Lawmakers in state capitals across the country are proposing regulations that could make it harder and more expensive for you to reach customers online. You can stay up to date on potential regulatory changes and make your voice heard by signing up below.

Sign Up for Important Updates

(Google will let me know about legislative and regulatory issues, events and advocacy opportunities related to my business.)

It’s a lot of work to track and prepare your business for potential new laws in all of the states where you sell your products or services. And each state could make different regulations, making it harder and more costly to serve customers in their state and across states.

We believe America’s small businesses should have a voice in this potential legislation, and the first step is being in the know. That’s why we’ve been working with business leaders like you, across the country, to make their voices heard on these issues.

If you sign up, we’ll inform you of potential changes that could impact your business and about opportunities to speak up on these topics. You will receive an update roughly once a month and at key moments for your state."

Welp...

Thanks, Google, for looking out for *cough* my best interests by having me sign up for something I've never heard about before

#Google #Lobbying

@ai6yr

Just checking the 06:00 UTC 14 Jan 2025 Pacific Surface Conditions (as one does) and *not* liking the "DVLPG Gale" text box --> immediately <-- offshore of Southern California one bit

No sir, not liking it

Here: https://ocean.weather.gov/P_sfc_full_ocean_color.png

#Weather #SouthernCalifornia #SouthernCaliforniaWildfires #CAwx

I'm getting so many hits on my #Pixelfed filter that I've stopped bothering to "Show anyway"

What the hell is going on?

Pixelfed makes up like three out of every five posts some times

Somebody's heavy on some PR schtick

Wowsers...

Anybody who thinks there's no fun to be had on #Mastodon just doesn't know what fun is

#IfYouKnowYouKnow #NonProfit

This is the Forecast Discussion from KSEA / Seattle WA NWS at Friday 01/10/2025 06:23:31 PST

SHORT TERM, today Friday into the weekend:

A frontal system will continue to move inland this morning and sweep across the Pacific Northwest throughout the day today, bringing in lowland rain and mountain snow alongside breezy post-frontal onshore winds.

Snow levels will fall to 3000 ft by late Friday, resulting in snow accumulation through Snoqualmie and Stevens Passes.

Confidence is high that Puget Sound Convergence Zone showers will form over the central Cascades later today into early Saturday morning which will locally enhance snowfall amounts.

Latest model guidance shows roughly 7 inches of snow through Snoqualmie Pass and 11 inches through Stevens Pass enhanced by convergence zone shower activity, and a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through early Saturday morning.

Lower elevations will see drying throughout the day Saturday, with lingering snow showers over the Cascades under moist northwest flow aloft. Snow levels will dip to roughly 2000 ft, though any additional snow accumulation amounts on Saturday will be light.

The rest of the region will see cloudy skies with some afternoon sun breaks and highs in the mid to upper 40s.

Copy-pasted from the "Deep Weather" app on my iPhone 14

#WAwx #ORwx #BCwx #PNWwx #PNW #KSEA #NWS #WX #Weather