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Just admit your wrong.......................as usual. There are no physical "nuclear codes" in the sense of a written document or object that President Trump carries or stores in a specific location. The Gold Codes are verbal or memorized, and while the "biscuit" is described as a plastic card with printed codes, it serves as a backup or reference, not the primary means of authentication. Some sources, like a whitehouse.gov1.info page, claim the football and biscuit have become "obsolete" due to modern technology, suggesting codes could be accessed digitally via secure systems like retinal scans. However, this claim is not corroborated by mainstream sources like the Brookings Institution or Arms Control Association, which emphasize the traditional process involving the football and verbal authentication. The absence of physical codes is deliberate for security reasons. The system relies on the president’s knowledge and the football’s proximity to ensure rapid, secure decision-making. For example, during transitions, such as when Trump did not attend Biden’s 2021 inauguration, a separate football was assigned to each, with Gold Codes updated accordingly to avoid overlap.

You are wrong!! There are no physical "nuclear codes" that President Donald Trump or any president carries or stores. The "nuclear codes," often called the "Gold Codes," are verbal or memorized code words or phrases that the president uses to authenticate their identity when authorizing a nuclear strike. As of June 12, 2025, Trump, as president, would have these code words memorized, briefed to him by military officials. The "nuclear football," a briefcase managed by a military aide, contains communication tools and launch plans but does not hold physical codes.!

There are actually no physical nuclear 'codes'.... Next!

Just cos you seem mentally challenged as per your previous post, doesn't mean everyone else of a certain age is. There is no evidence, such as a formal medical diagnosis or clinical assessment, confirming Donald Trump's alleged mental decline.. Claims about cognitive impairment often stem from anecdotal observations, like verbal gaffes (e.g., confusing Obama with Biden) or the June 8, 2025, stumble on Air Force One steps, as reported by USA Today and The Daily Beast. Look at Clint Eastwood, at 95 he is still making movies! Everyone is different!

Infantile comment, from you guessed it......an infant..

You are correct, if taken long term....Some sources, like the Cass Review, argue that long-term effects (e.g., on fertility or bone health) may not be fully reversible in all cases, particularly with prolonged use.

Is this just the start of something in the UK?? I wonder?

Thailand has a well-documented history of police corruption, especially in cases involving wealthy or influential individuals. The 2012 Red Bull heir hit-and-run case, where Vorayuth Yoovidhya killed a police officer and faced no immediate consequences due to alleged police cover-ups, is a prime example. Charges were delayed, evidence mishandled, and the case dragged on for years, with Vorayuth fleeing the country. Similarly, a 2022 Bangkok crash involving a Porsche driven by the son of a former Deputy National Police Chief saw initial delays in accountability, though charges were later filed after public outcry. These cases show a pattern where police may stall or avoid pursuing cases against affluent drivers, especially when luxury vehicles like a Porsche Cayenne are involved, as in Songkhla.

"At the centre of the case is a 12-year-old boy whose mother supported his desire to be administered puberty blockers so he could begin a transition to live as a girl." Mother should be locked up?

Wind power works when its 'windy'... The 'GRID' definitely needs an upgrade! Wind power isn't truly "free" despite the wind itself being a free resource. Here's why: Initial Costs: Wind turbines require significant upfront investment for manufacturing, installation, and land acquisition. A single commercial turbine can cost $1-4 million, depending on size and location. Maintenance: Turbines need regular upkeep, repairs, and part replacements (e.g., blades, gearboxes), which can cost $40,000-$150,000 annually per turbine. Grid Integration: Connecting wind farms to the power grid involves infrastructure costs, including transmission lines and energy storage systems to handle wind's intermittent nature. Operational Costs: Labor, monitoring, and administrative expenses add to the total cost. Levelized Cost: The levelized cost of energy (LCOE) for onshore wind is around $25-$50 per MWh, competitive with fossil fuels but not zero. Offshore wind is pricier, at $50-$100 per MWh. Subsidies and Incentives: Some governments offer tax credits or subsidies, which can lower costs for consumers, but these are funded by taxpayers. Once built, wind power is cheap to run since there’s no fuel cost, and it produces no emissions, making it one of the lowest-cost electricity sources over time. However, "free" overlooks the substantial capital and ongoing expenses.

Maybe, but some have little choice?

Britain’s grid can have surplus power in the north, like from Scotland’s wind farms, while the south, with higher demand, goes wanting. The problem is the grid’s limited transmission capacity. High-voltage lines connecting north to south, especially across the Scotland-England boundary, often hit their max, creating bottlenecks. So, instead of sending excess power south, operators curtail northern wind farms—paying them to stop generating—to avoid overloading the system. So looks like a lack of long term planning?

There is always someone trying to make an easy 'buck'. When I worked in KSA years ago, many expats would take home to the UK a suitcase full of cigarettes, cos in Saudi they cost around $6-10 USD for 200, in the UK maybe 10 times that. If they were caught at customs they would only get confiscated, so no real loss! But this 51Kg of Cannabis, they could get 5 years in Prison!

No, because nobody really know how many people actually get thru, its not like would advertise it?

Or cranes about to fall over?

Correct, but as long as the money keeps rolling, they don't seem to care!

Riverway Law are going to be under the microscope, quite rightly!

No sense of humor huh....lighten up!

"he described Britain as potentially becoming an “island of strangers.” Well he's not wrong for a change?

They could ask???

Maybe you are correct, but don't the immigration staff have something like an 'intelligence' division, that collates information on potential suspects? ... Just a thought!

Why not the UK??

Maybe, but what a way to live, having to look over your shoulder all the time?

You may be correct, but there are some no doubt, not me, that will call that racist?

Claire Shipman is the Acting President of Columbia University, appointed in March 2025 following the resignation of Minouche Shafik amid controversies over campus protests and antisemitism allegations