Gulf War No.37: Iranistan

[Dorset Boy]

Anyone started stockpiling yet? I’m thinking of filling the cupboards before the masses realise of possible food and fuel shortages. I’ve just filled my 5 litre Jerry can with fuel for emergency motoring, and eaten the next month’s worth of food to ensure I have plenty of fat reserves to cycle everywhere.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxp4xnrwdo?app-referrer=deep-link

Think I'll pop down to Tesco and buy up all their luxury soft rolls of toilet paper.

 

[Rusty Nails]

Think I'll pop down to Tesco and buy up all their luxury soft rolls of toilet paper.

I’m growing a crop of dock leaves in the garden just in case.

 

[bobzmyunkle]

Here or the good news thread?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/democrats-pete-hegseth-impeachment

 

[Pblakeney]

Here or the good news thread?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/democrats-pete-hegseth-impeachment

I'll wait and see if anything comes of it. Unlikely.

 

[briantrumpet]

Here or the good news thread?
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/15/democrats-pete-hegseth-impeachment

It won't go anywhere. Impeachment has turned into a completely pointless tool - it doesn't even get to the 'theatre' stage now - it's just something that they do to pretend that they are doing something.

 

[Psamathe]

It won't go anywhere. Impeachment has turned into a completely pointless tool - it doesn't even get to the 'theatre' stage now - it's just something that they do to pretend that they are doing something.

Does it depend on timescales. Not that long until mid-terms so if it takes lingering might that change things?

Or, does it give the Democrats a platform and prominence to bighlight Trùmp's appointee failings?

 

[UglyWithaSidePart]

The GOP treat an impeachment like a badge of honour.

 

[Shortfall]

I’m growing a crop of dock leaves in the garden just in case.

Nature's Izal. It just sort of spreads it around.

 

[All uphill]

It won't go anywhere. Impeachment has turned into a completely pointless tool - it doesn't even get to the 'theatre' stage now - it's just something that they do to pretend that they are doing something.

But if they didn't attempt it we'd be accusing them of giving a free pass, wouldn't we?

 

[dutchguylivingintheuk]

The GOP treat an impeachment like a badge of honour.

Yes but the GOP can still loose it's majority during the mid terms...

 

[BoldonLad]

Anyone started stockpiling yet? I’m thinking of filling the cupboards before the masses realise of possible food and fuel shortages. I’ve just filled my 5 litre Jerry can with fuel for emergency motoring, and eaten the next month’s worth of food to ensure I have plenty of fat reserves to cycle everywhere.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cpvxp4xnrwdo?app-referrer=deep-link

BBC News already running reports saying there are no shortages, and, Rachel Reeves being interviewed saying that the Government are planing for all eventualities.

Time to begin hoarding, IMHO. 😂

 

[Pblakeney]

BBC News already running reports saying there are no shortages, and, Rachel Reeves being interviewed saying that the Government are planing for all eventualities.

Time to begin hoarding, IMHO. 😂

My estimation is that if the war continues for another 4 weeks (likely) then the hoarding will start seeming like a wise choice.
We are not there yet. Yet.

 

[secretsqirrel]

So, there is now a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which is good.

🤔 Isn’t that what Iran wanted….

It was in the original Islamabad agreement.

 

[Pblakeney]

So, there is now a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, which is good.

🤔 Isn’t that what Iran wanted….

It was in the original Islamabad agreement.

It is good.
For how long? (I mean in reality, not socials).

 

[C R]

It is good.
For how long? (I mean in reality, not socials).

Looking at Gaza, I wouldn't hold my breath.