Re: #39 - Main news thread - conflicts, terrorism, crisis from around the globe

[KneelB4Zod!]

Saudi Arabia Seeks to Ease Tensions With Iran

https://www.wsj.com/articles/saudi-arabia-seeks-to-ease-tensions-with-iran-11576178194?redirect=amp#click=https://t.co/x90SGuaBiA

[KneelB4Zod!]

It looks like the blonde idiot won...?

[The Original Mind]

It looks like the blonde idiot won...?

Won is an understatement. He utterly crushed Labour.

[Zambeezi]

Eyes on Libya. It looks like showdown has begun.

been feeling this coming on for days now... ever since GNA took down LNA jet w/ Turk manpad
and 155th brigade major convoy headed straight for Tripoli in immediate response.
i think Turks gonna get hit hard soon... mebbe 'asymmetric' sink of Turk freighter perhaps??
idk but zionistas/Greeks are pissed and Turks suddenly give no fucks at US congress...
Libya escalation could be like gasoline on MANY global firefight(s).

Libya's Haftar announces 'decisive battle' to capture Tripoli
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/libya-haftar-announces-decisive-battle-capture-tripoli-191212205130743.html
Commander of self-styled Libyan National Army says 'zero hour has come for broad, total assault' to take over capital.

[KneelB4Zod!]

It looks like the blonde idiot won...?

Won is an understatement. He utterly crushed Labour.

Fuck.

[The Original Mind]

The BXP has clearly played a massive role in reducing Labour votes and seats, thus changing the course of political history. Sky already recognise this.

— Richard Tice (@TiceRichard) December 12, 2019

[Zambeezi]

Evo Morales granted refugee status in Argentina
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/12/evo-morales-granted-refugee-status-argentina-191212145522052.html
had been in Mexico since COUP in November.

"We have a commitment from Evo Morales not to make political statements in Argentina," there was no meeting planned between Morales and Fernandez, but they could talk on the phone.

former Bolivian president's arrival to Buenos Aires comes just two days after new Argentine President Alberto Fernandez was inaugurated.
Fernandez had previously said there had been a coup against Morales.

[Mr Badger]

It looks like the blonde idiot won...?

Won is an understatement. He utterly crushed Labour.

That's just the exit poll, the first results aren't even in yet.

But the public schoolboy twat is likely to win anyway.

This country is fucked.

[KneelB4Zod!]

Amichai Stein
@AmichaiStein1
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#BREAKING: The full House will likely vote on Trump impeachment articles next week on wednesday - US media reports

[Zambeezi]

Greeks set to face heavy fines if they don't spend 30 per cent of their income electronically
https://www.theage.com.au/business/markets/greeks-set-to-face-heavy-fines-if-they-don-t-spend-30-per-cent-of-their-income-electronically-20191209-p53i14.html
wat?

How the world’s biggest companies got millions of people to let temps analyze some very sensitive recordings.
Armies of Low Paid Contractors Transcribing Recordings from Tech Company Surveillance Platforms to Improve AI Apps
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-12-11/silicon-valley-got-millions-to-let-siri-and-alexa-listen-in

Ah yes, the AI secret sauce in your “smart” speaker…


Epstein and Prince Andrew Victim Virginia Giuffre Tweets That She Is Not Suicidal
https://vigilantcitizen.com/latestnews/epstein-and-prince-andrew-accuser-posts-chilling-tweet-i-am-not-suicidal/

I am making it publicy known that in no way, shape or form am I sucidal. I have made this known to my therapist and GP- If something happens to me- in the sake of my family do not let this go away and help me to protect them. Too many evil people want to see me quiteted https://t.co/8463mPR6YU

— Virginia Giuffre (@VRSVirginia) December 11, 2019

The world's first electric commercial airplane just completed a test flight
https://news.yahoo.com/worlds-first-electric-commercial-airplane-183859927.html

[Böhse Tante]

"Germany tells US to ‘mind its own business’ over Nord Stream 2"

Yep, sounds absolutely new to ze Germans. Pro-Russians are puzzled what to think about.

[Humanity Blows]

http://gunrightswatch.com/news/2019/11/24/virginia/virginia-has-become-an-overnight-tidal-wave-of-second-amendment-sanctuaries/

Most of the counties in Virginia have adopted resolutions to make themselves 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries.

Municipalities That Passed a Second Amendment Sanctuary Resolution:
Campbell County - passed resolution on 11/7/2019
Charlotte County - passed resolution on 11/13/2019
Carroll County - passed resolution on 11/13/2019
Patrick County - passed resolution on 11/18/2019
Appomattox County - passed resolution on 11/18/2019
Pittsylvania County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
Lee County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
Dickenson County - passed resolution on 11/19/2019
Dinwiddie County - passed resolution on 11/20/2019
Giles County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
Nottoway County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
Sussex County - passed resolution on 11/21/2019
King William County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
Powhatan County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
Southampton County - passed resolution on 11/25/2019
Wythe County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
Madison County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
Washington County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
Henry County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
Botetourt County - passed resolution on 11/26/2019
New Kent County - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
Town of Rural Retreat - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
Bland County - passed resolution on 11/27/2019
Town of Exmore - passed resolution on December 2nd
Louisa County - passed resolution on December 2nd
Halifax County - passed resolution on December 2nd
Buchanan County - passed resolution and ordinance on December 2nd
Rappahannock County - passed resolution on December 2nd
Greensville County - passed resolution on December 2nd
Russell County - passed resolution on December 2nd
Culpeper County - passed resolution on December 3rd; Sheriff may deputize citizens to resist
Roanoke County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Gloucester County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Middlesex County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Page County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Tazewell County - passed 2 resolutions on December 3rd
City of Norton - passed resolution on December 3rd
King George County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Allegheny County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Amherst County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Orange County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Scott County - passed resolution on December 4th
Augusta County - passed resolution on December 4th; will join lawsuit against state.
Craig County - passed resolution on December 5th
Bedford County - passed resolution on December 9th
Buckingham County - passed resolution on December 9th
Town of Crewe - passed resolution on December 9th
City of Franklin - passed resolution on December 9th
City of Galax - passed resolution on December 9th
Town of Grottoes - passed resolution on December 9th
King and Queen County - passed resolution on December 9th
Mecklenburg County - passed resolution on December 9th
City of Poquoson - passed resolution on December 9th
Rockbridge County - passed resolution on December 9th
Town of Rocky Mount - passed resolution on December 9th
Shenandoah County - passed resolution on December 9th
Bath County - passed resolution on December 10th
Town of Big Stone Gap - passed resolution on December 10th
Town of Bluefield - passed resolution on December 10th
Caroline County - passed resolution on December 10th
City of Chesapeake - passed resolution on December 10th
Cumberland County - passed resolution on December 10th
Floyd County - passed resolution on December 10th
Greene County - passed resolution on December 10th
City of Martinsville - passed resolution on December 10th
Nelson County - passed resolution on December 10th
Prince George County - passed resolution on December 10th
Prince William County - passed resolution on December 10th
Smyth County - passed resolution on December 10th
Spotsylvania County - passed resolution on December 10th
Town of Strasburg - passed resolution on December 10th
Warren County - passed resolution on December 10th
Colonial Heights - passed resolution on December 10th
City of Covington - passed resolution on December 10th
Town of Bedford - passed resolution on December 10th
Fluvanna County - passed resolution on December 11th
Rockingham County - passed resolution on December 11th
Frederick County - passed resolution on December 11th
Westmoreland County - passed resolution on December 11th
Hanover County - passed resolution on December 11th
Brunswick County - passed resolution on December 11th
Passed a Second Amendment resolution, but refused to use the word Sanctuary:
Goochland County - passed resolution on December 3rd
Surry County - passed resolution on December 5th
City of Bristol - passed resolution on December 9th
James City County - passed resolution on December 10th
Northampton County - passed resolution on December 10th
Henrico County - passed resolution on December 10th
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Municipalities Having a Hearing or Confirmed To Be Voting Soon:
City of Hampton - hearing or voting December 11th
Northumberland County - voting December 12th
Fauquier County - voting on December 12th
Lunenburg County - voting on December 12th
Lancaster County - hearing or voting on December 12th
Grayson County - voting on December 12th; moved to Grayson County High School Auditorium
Wise County - hearing or voting on December 12th
Isle of Wight - voting on December 12th; moved to Windsor Town Center
Richmond County - hearing or voting on December 12th
Pulaski County - voting December 16th
Montgomery County - hearing or voting December 16th
Franklin County - hearing or voting on December 17th
Stafford County - hearing or voting on December 17th
Clarke County - voting on December 17th
York County - hearing or voting on December 17th
Town of Pulaski - voting on December 17th; announced intention to pass
Matthews County - voting on December 17th
Prince Edward County - voting December 17th; moved to Prince Edward County High School Auditorium
Town of Vinton - hearing or voting on December 17th
Amelia County - voting on December 18th
Accomack County - voting on December 18th
Charles City County - voting on December 23rd
Essex County - voting on January 14th
Municipalities We Believe To Be Have A Hearing Or Voting Soon:
Radford City - meeting was set for Dec. 9th; awaiting word on the outcome
City of Waynesboro - hearing or voting in January sometime
City of Salem - meeting was set for Dec. 9th; awaiting word on the outcome
Other Counties Or Cities That We Believe Have Efforts To Get A Hearing Or Vote Soon:
City of Staunton - meeting on December 12th
City of Newport News - did not vote on December 10th; another attempt on January 14th
Town of Bowling Green
City of Norfolk
City of Arlington
City of Portsmouth
Highland County
City of Virginia Beach - awaiting word on another meeting after December 3rd
City of Suffolk - awaiting word on another meeting after December 4th
Albemarle County - awaiting word on another meeting after December 4th
Loudoun County - next meeting on December 11th; show up in droves!
City of Roanoke - 2nd try; meeting on December 16th; fight hard!
City of Danville - second meeting on December 17th; make phone calls!
Fairfax County - second meeting on January 14th; make phone calls!
City of Alexandria - movement started
City of Harrisonburg - movement started
City of Hopewell - movement started
Fredericksburg - rejected resolution on December 10th; another attempt is likely
City of Lynchburg - failed by one vote on December 10th; another attempt is likely in January
City of Winchester - failed to pass resolution on December 10th; awaiting word on another meeting
Chesterfield County - refused to hold a vote on December 11th; another attempt is likely

And now this :

VA Dems Threaten To Use National Guard Against Sanctuary Counties

https://bearingarms.com/tom-k/2019/12/12/va-dems-threaten-use-national-guard-sanctuary-counties/

Civil War 2.0 is looking more and more likely I'm afraid.

[Zambeezi]

Gov. Northam says localities could face ‘consequences’ if law enforcement officers don’t enforce gun laws
https://wtkr.com/2019/12/11/gov-nort...orce-gun-laws/

POSTED 2:09 PM, DECEMBER 11, 2019, BY BRENDAN PONTON, UPDATED AT 06:20PM, DECEMBER 11, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday localities could face consequences if law enforcement officers don't enforce gun laws.

When asked by a reporter if local governments would face retaliation for declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries, Northam responded, "There's not going to be retaliation. That's not what I'm about. I'm about making Virginia safer."

Northam continued, "If we have constitutional laws on the books and law enforcement officers are not enforcing those laws on the books, then there are going to be consequences, but I'll cross that bridge if and when we get to it."

Northam did not offer specifics on what the potential consequences would be.

Local government meetings continue to be packed across the state with residents calling on their local governments to declare themselves Second Amendment Sanctuaries.

On Tuesday night, Chesapeake City Council members voted unanimously to become a "Second Amendment constitutional city."

Northam pushed back on all of resolutions being passed, saying all laws that he personally has proposed are Constitutional. "We're not going to take people's guns away," he said.

He also said the sanctuaries are having an effect on businesses thinking about investing here. "They have concerns when they hear localities are not going to enforce the laws of the land, so I would say be careful what you're asking for," he said.

Northam noted how Democrats took control of the General Assembly, partly because of the issue of guns. "They can continue to have their meetings. They can continue to make sanctuary counties, but we're going to do what Virginians have asked us to do," he said.



Virginia Lawmakers Threaten 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries With National Guard
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/virginia-lawmakers-threaten-2nd-amendment-sanctuaries-national-guard



Bringing in the National Guard to confiscate guns or override sanctuaries could only end one way: in bloodshed. Although, one must wonder whether the National Guard members would comply with the governor over their friends, families, and neighbors.

It’s going to get ugly fast. As serious as these legislators are about “getting guns off the street,” Virginians are equally serious about defending their right to bear arms.

It’s the ultimate game of chicken. It looks like we really have reached the point of “out of my cold, dead hands.”

Virginia gun owners, myself included, have no intention whatsoever of complying with this gun grab, and no conciliatory “you can keep them but you have to register them” gesture is going to suffice.

The only question remaining is, who’s ready to die on this hill?

[KneelB4Zod!]

Libya: Turkey-backed GNA forces mobilize new forces to defend the capital Tripoli against a new attack from Khalifa Haftar`s LNA forces. Via @LostWeapons pic.twitter.com/ODdmx4GtHe

— Ali Özkök (@Ozkok_A) December 13, 2019

[KneelB4Zod!]

Ragıp Soylu
@ragipsoylu
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NEW — Turkey officially adds exiled Fatah leader Mohammed Dahlan to most-wanted terrorism list

• Ankara offers $1.7 million reward for help tracking him down
• He is accused of perpetrating the 2016 failed coup attempt with Gulenists
• And espionage

https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/turkey-add-exiled-fatah-leader-dahlan-terror-list

[KneelB4Zod!]

GNA forces w/ some of the nicest TR MRAPS. The Syrian TFSA dont even get these vehicles with the automated turrets and signal jammers. The Turkish bases are expanding but i havnt yet seen any photo evidence of Turkish SOF on the ground. Either coming soon or theyre full local pic.twitter.com/O4jQIk6kjv

— Lost Weapons (@LostWeapons) December 13, 2019

Rumors that fresh military logistical support from Turkey is being flown to Libya's Misrata. https://t.co/kl3fc82YiD

— Ali Özkök (@Ozkok_A) December 13, 2019

[KneelB4Zod!]

Ali Özkök
@Ozkok_A
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10m
#BREAKING

Explosion in Germany's Blankenburg injured 25 persons.

https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/sachsen-anhalt-explosion-in-blankenburg-mindestens-25-verletzte_id_11455432.html

[KneelB4Zod!]

Ali Özkök
@Ozkok_A
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10m
#BREAKING

Explosion in Germany's Blankenburg injured 25 persons.

https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/sachsen-anhalt-explosion-in-blankenburg-mindestens-25-verletzte_id_11455432.html

Sputnik
@SputnikInt
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6m
URGENT: At least 25 people injured in reported explosion in Blankenburg, Germany https://sptnkne.ws/AFdG

[KneelB4Zod!]

Turkey doubles down on military support to the @UN recognized government in Tripoli: Chișinău based AeroTrandCargo’s Boeing 747-412 flew from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen & Misrata. pic.twitter.com/qnpaDorBEf

— Yörük Işık (@YorukIsik) December 13, 2019

[Humanity Blows]

Gov. Northam says localities could face ‘consequences’ if law enforcement officers don’t enforce gun laws
https://wtkr.com/2019/12/11/gov-nort...orce-gun-laws/

POSTED 2:09 PM, DECEMBER 11, 2019, BY BRENDAN PONTON, UPDATED AT 06:20PM, DECEMBER 11, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Gov. Ralph Northam said Wednesday localities could face consequences if law enforcement officers don't enforce gun laws.

When asked by a reporter if local governments would face retaliation for declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries, Northam responded, "There's not going to be retaliation. That's not what I'm about. I'm about making Virginia safer."

Northam continued, "If we have constitutional laws on the books and law enforcement officers are not enforcing those laws on the books, then there are going to be consequences, but I'll cross that bridge if and when we get to it."

Northam did not offer specifics on what the potential consequences would be.

Local government meetings continue to be packed across the state with residents calling on their local governments to declare themselves Second Amendment Sanctuaries.

On Tuesday night, Chesapeake City Council members voted unanimously to become a "Second Amendment constitutional city."

Northam pushed back on all of resolutions being passed, saying all laws that he personally has proposed are Constitutional. "We're not going to take people's guns away," he said.

He also said the sanctuaries are having an effect on businesses thinking about investing here. "They have concerns when they hear localities are not going to enforce the laws of the land, so I would say be careful what you're asking for," he said.

Northam noted how Democrats took control of the General Assembly, partly because of the issue of guns. "They can continue to have their meetings. They can continue to make sanctuary counties, but we're going to do what Virginians have asked us to do," he said.



Virginia Lawmakers Threaten 2nd Amendment Sanctuaries With National Guard
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/virginia-lawmakers-threaten-2nd-amendment-sanctuaries-national-guard



Bringing in the National Guard to confiscate guns or override sanctuaries could only end one way: in bloodshed. Although, one must wonder whether the National Guard members would comply with the governor over their friends, families, and neighbors.

It’s going to get ugly fast. As serious as these legislators are about “getting guns off the street,” Virginians are equally serious about defending their right to bear arms.

It’s the ultimate game of chicken. It looks like we really have reached the point of “out of my cold, dead hands.”

Virginia gun owners, myself included, have no intention whatsoever of complying with this gun grab, and no conciliatory “you can keep them but you have to register them” gesture is going to suffice.

The only question remaining is, who’s ready to die on this hill?

I am originally from Virginia, glad to see that my home county was still sane enough to declare itself a 2nd Amendment sanctuary.

[KneelB4Zod!]

The'Nimr'Tiger
@Souria4Syrians
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If Erdogan or any of his top spokesmen comes out and says supporting GNA in Libya is a matter of Islamic principle then be sure he's not only about to send weapons to fight a proxy war but also he will send troops, aircrafts and battleships

[Zambeezi]

The'Nimr'Tiger
@Souria4Syrians
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If Erdogan or any of his top spokesmen comes out and says supporting GNA in Libya is a matter of Islamic principle then be sure he's not only about to send weapons to fight a proxy war but also he will send troops, aircrafts and battleships

what dominoes do you see falling then zodster?? Greece? Egypt? UAE? Israel? US? Russia? this is a MAJOR chess piece/oil piece on the dark continent...
Erdo is making some very clumsy aggression into a fragile geopolitical/proxied toilet bowl/powder keg.
also:
Erdo is not doing this in a 'vacuum'... this is 'futureworld' being played out here... aka: Russia/China v AFRICOM.
Does Turkey (throwing a 'wrench' into N.Africa) have 'implied consent' from Putin?

[Zambeezi]

Gov. Northam says localities could face ‘consequences’ if law enforcement officers don’t enforce gun laws
https://wtkr.com/2019/12/11/gov-nort...orce-gun-laws/
The only question remaining is, who’s ready to die on this hill?

I am originally from Virginia, glad to see that my home county was still sane enough to declare itself a 2nd Amendment sanctuary.

I'm about 500 miles away South. I'm sure Feds are already 'intimate' with the situation with CIA headquarters in Langley/Virginia beach.
many, many 'eyeballs' on this up and down the East coast. I hope someone puts out the 'fire' before it blows.
Virginia did not fare well in 'Civil War 1.0'. Same basic hegemons then as now holding federalized 'power' over the 'people'/States.
Virginians.
got.
slaughtered.

[Zambeezi]

Freight is a walk in the park compared to the robotaxi concept that Musk is talking about....
route specific AI systems r already 'good enough' to begin firing some truck drivers in the not too distant future.
A Self-Driving Freight Truck Just Drove Across the Country to Deliver Butter
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a30196644/self-driving-truck-cross-country/

The trip took about 41 hours to complete, according to data from Google Maps, and spans over 2,800 miles. It took the Plus.ai truck three days to complete the journey, during which it made a few stops, but never because it couldn’t handle the driving. In fact, there was a safety driver aboard the vehicle, but they never had to take over and intervene for the truck other than during fuel stops and federally mandated breaks. The company said there were zero “disengagements,” where the truck lost control.



If you happen to live in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, some 50 miles outside of Philadelphia, your next stick of creamy butter just may have been delivered via self-driving freight truck. It’s believed to be the first time an autonomous freight vehicle has made a cross-country trip, let alone a commercial delivery.

[Böhse Tante]

Ali Özkök
@Ozkok_A
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#BREAKING

Explosion in Germany's Blankenburg injured 25 persons.

https://www.focus.de/panorama/welt/sachsen-anhalt-explosion-in-blankenburg-mindestens-25-verletzte_id_11455432.html

"The person was found dead in his apartment. According to police information, the person is the 78-year-old tenant of the apartment where the explosion occurred.

Liquid gas and world war ammunition found after explosion
Police found liquefied petroleum gas and World War I ammunition in his apartment. There the explosion had broken out according to first realizations. "According to current information, the explosion was caused by liquid gas," police said on Friday."

Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

[Böhse Tante]

Freight is a walk in the park compared to the robotaxi concept that Musk is talking about....
route specific AI systems r already 'good enough' to begin firing some truck drivers in the not too distant future.  
A Self-Driving Freight Truck Just Drove Across the Country to Deliver Butter
https://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/infrastructure/a30196644/self-driving-truck-cross-country/

The trip took about 41 hours to complete, according to data from Google Maps, and spans over 2,800 miles. It took the Plus.ai truck three days to complete the journey, during which it made a few stops, but never because it couldn’t handle the driving. In fact, there was a safety driver aboard the vehicle, but they never had to take over and intervene for the truck other than during fuel stops and federally mandated breaks. The company said there were zero “disengagements,” where the truck lost control.



If you happen to live in Quakertown, Pennsylvania, some 50 miles outside of Philadelphia, your next stick of creamy butter just may have been delivered via self-driving freight truck. It’s believed to be the first time an autonomous freight vehicle has made a cross-country trip, let alone a commercial delivery.

2800 miles per truck? There were times they used trains for this. Here they "killed" railways, now the highways (Autobahn) are full with trucks and nearly erveryday there are terrible accidents. The decision to reduce railways was made for "big oil" and the car industry. In the countries around they still use trains. And now they come up with shit like electric cars and AI. I'm not against new technologies, but I think this is kind of BS.

If someone outside takes over the control and drives the trucks into chrismas markets like in Berlin?

[KneelB4Zod!]

Al-Masdar News
@TheArabSource
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#Israel will never achieve its dreams in #Palestine: Turkish FM https://aml.ink/51l2N #Turkey

[KneelB4Zod!]

Al-Masdar News
@TheArabSource
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Iraqi forces destroy 5 #ISIS bases: photos https://aml.ink/jsNl4 #Iraq

[KneelB4Zod!]

From #Hasakah city with love.

pic.twitter.com/wumR7BSVDC

— Electronic Media Center (@Electro_Media) December 13, 2019

[Böhse Tante]

Here in this comment you can see a list of US-installations in Germany:

https://www.heise.de/forum/Telepolis/Kommentare/US-Sanktionen-gegen-Nord-Stream-2-Schattenboxen/Re-Die-USA-haben-gar-kein-Gas-das-sie-exportieren-koennten/posting-35764956/show/