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really how? the numbers are published and distance/ duration of voyage is known.
It's actually pretty clear why he reversed his stance on TikTok: to get votes. And once he has them, he will get rid of TikTok in one way or another. Empty promises while campaigning are a hallmark of politicians. If the response from citizens is too rowdy, then another change of face will calm their nerves.
It is a grave test for the civil servants (courts, judges, etc). How much autonomy do they have and how much unbiased freedom do they really possess to counter unconstitutional legislations enacted by governments. Being too lenient here can jeopardize their own legitimacy.
Let's not forget again, however, that a much more severe and gross violation of the US constitution had already passed not too long ago in the form of the Patriot Act, where the civil servants failed miserably (or even supported it). This TikTok issue is peanuts in comparison. But that was right after 9/11 when the country was in a state of indignant delirium, perceiving an external threat. This time the fury is internal. I don't expect the (real) government to back down on removing TikTok, thus will require something more major to act as a credible incentive (false flag).
those things are already taken into account that this will happen when this scale of voyage is done after long break and new aircraft / crew tested. what counts are strike sorties. This carrier had specific task to demonstrate things in that region. like Naval version of MIG-29M2 whose head got an award. if some thing below expectations than you will hear it many ways from those who does matter in that region and they know alot about carrier operations. and they have confidence with Russia on large Naval projects like those Nuclear Icebreakers.
Who owned Tiktok? IF Chinese then we may see some action if not then C'est la Vie.
Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations
hmm
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China, Taiwan, and Core of Vatican Diplomacy
When it comes to the Holy See, neither Taipei’s nor Beijing’s typical tactics for wooing diplomatic allies are effective.
The current pope seems very China friendly. Taiwan might get some surprises ahead.
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The church needs new more converts and ¥¥ to their coffers from all the money they spent on their rapist priests, archbishops. Plus, the Catholic Church was also used and utilized fully by Western intelligence agencies against then Soviet Russia. I don't like religion, especially organized religion like the church who's had long history of dabbling in politics, sex, and geopolitics. It's one of the primary reasons why the framers of the American constitution (Thomas Jefferson) framed the language in the 1st amendment of their constitution stating:
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution prohibits Congress from making laws respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. This amendment is foundational in protecting freedoms related to religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition the government.
If the Catholics want to exercise their religion, sure please go ahead, but they must be vetted and pay taxes just like any other business that profits from the general public, that uses infrastructures that tax payers and citizens paid into. That goes for ALL ESTABLISHED RELIGIONS, Islam included.