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2026-10-13 Europe

'All we can do is pray.' Europe prepares to freeze without Russian gas

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1 "Butler, my femto-violin."

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-13 01:15|| 2026-10-13 01:15|| Front Page Top

🇪🇸 A member of the Spanish LGBTQ+ community, draped in a Palestinian flag, says he'll seek political asylum in Gaza if the right wins the election 🙄 https://t.co/JfOgbmFzrk
— Prof. Math & CS (@Zeev81309559) October 12, 2026

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2026-10-13 01:30|| 2026-10-13 01:30|| Front Page Top

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So, what did western Europe do for fuel prior to the USSR collapse?

Posted by NN2N1 2026-10-13 05:54|| 2026-10-13 05:54|| Front Page Top

4 One might assume that making peace with Russia is an alternative to simply praying for LNG. Although I admit prayer is more likely to succeed than diplomacy.

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5 Global warming's not looking so bad?

Posted by Glenmore 2026-10-13 10:10|| 2026-10-13 10:10|| Front Page Top

6 NATO warns Russia: ‘We will break’ forces, destroy ‘anything and everything’ if you attack

Posted by Skidmark 2026-10-13 10:36|| 2026-10-13 10:36|| Front Page Top

7 Vot did ve use before candles Papa?

Electricity.

Posted by Procopius2k 2026-10-13 10:42|| 2026-10-13 10:42|| Front Page Top

8 Remember when the Krauts laughed at President Trump when he warned them of dependency on Russian energy?

Who says Germans lack a sense of humor?

Posted by Regular joe 2026-10-13 14:11|| 2026-10-13 14:11|| Front Page Top

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