Thomas Malthaus

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Member since Thursday Apr 21, 2022 - 2:56 PM

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 04, 2026 11:22
Red Wedding At WaPo: Hundreds Axed In Widespread Layoffs

Where is that violin?

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 04, 2026 7:39
Ryan Routh To Be Sentenced For Trump Assassination Attempt Today

Two Israeli-orchestrated assassination attempts on President Trump and Charlie Kirk's successful assassination.  With the Iran war looming or the "Final Solution," what will Netanyahu do for an encore?

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 04, 2026 6:34
Tom Homan Announces 700-Agent Drawdown As Minnesota Counties Begin Cooperating With ICE

Something informs me that local law enforcement won't notify ICE and CBP of criminal alien releases.  If ICE and the FBI are investigating daycare fraud utilizing federal funds, they have every right to investigate and make arrests and possibly deportations, in my opinion.

I anticipate the Supreme Court will rule regarding the Trump administration's cutting federal funding to questionable (Somali) recipients, though a recent federal judge ruled otherwise.

My reading is that the DOJ is running on fumes.  Reports that US Attorney General Pam Bondi fired 3,000 lawyers, if true, could be an advantage or hindrance.

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/this-job-sucks-doj-lawyer-melts-down-court/

 

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 04, 2026 1:10
RFK Jr. Announces $100 Million Program Aimed At Homelessness And Addiction

How many Americans are homeless and without a drug addiction?

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 03, 2026 11:56
Nuke-Sniffing Helicopter Spotted Over San Francisco Ahead Of Super Bowl

The Sum of All Fears.  Sum Ting Wong?

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 03, 2026 8:09
EU Pushes Rare Earth Mineral Partnership With US To Cut China Reliance

Google AI Overview

Brussels gets its electricity from a mix of sources feeding Belgium's national grid, primarily 

nuclear power, large-scale gas-fired plants (like Flémalle), significant offshore and onshore wind farms, and increasing solar and battery storage, with imports filling gaps, all managed by Elia (TSO) and distributed locally by Sibelga, relying on sources from across Belgium and Europe. 

Engie.com +3

Key Power Sources for Belgium (and thus Brussels):

  • Nuclear Power: Doel and Tihange nuclear plants are major contributors, providing consistent baseload power, although some units are being phased out or extended.
  • Gas-Fired Power: Plants like Flémalle offer flexible, efficient power, crucial for grid stability as other sources fluctuate.
  • Wind Power: A growing sector, especially offshore wind, significantly contributes to the energy mix.
  • Solar & Battery Storage: Solar parks (like Kristal Solar) and residential batteries (Virtual Power Plants) are increasingly important for balancing the grid.
  • Imports: Belgium also imports electricity from neighboring countries, depending on its internal generation and demand. 

    World Nuclear Association +8

How it Reaches Brussels:

  1. National Grid (Elia): Power is generated from various plants and transmitted via high-voltage lines across Belgium by Elia, Belgium's transmission system operator,.
  2. Local Distribution (Sibelga): Sibelga, the Brussels energy distributor, receives electricity from the high-voltage grid and distributes it through its substations to homes and businesses in the capital. 

    Sibelga

In essence, Brussels doesn't have its own major power plants but draws from the national pool, which is diverse and shifting towards renewables while still relying heavily on nuclear and gas. 

Wikipedia +1

  • In Belgium, ENGIE is developing flexibility to support the evolving power mix

    Dec 15, 2025 — The Flémalle gas-fired power plant is a combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) plant that plays a key role in Belgium's power grid. The...

     

    Engie.com

     

  • Wind power in Belgium - Wikipedia

    Wind power in Belgium has seen significant advancements, starting with the generation of electricity from offshore wind farms in 2...

     

    Wikipedia

     

  • The electricity network: the beating heart of the city - Sibelga

    How does electricity reach my home? 1. Production. Like in the rest of Belgium, electricity in Brussels is produced from a variety...

     

    Sibelga

     

 

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 03, 2026 8:43
Clintons Bend The Knee To Comer, Agree To Testify In House Epstein Inquiry

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/02/just-ed-martin-removed-his-role-as-chief/

Ed Martin would make the perfect assistant atttorney general replacing Democrat Todd Blanche.

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 02, 2026 10:10
Light At The End Of The Tunnel Emerges For US East After Weeks Of Winter Madness

Wall Street Apes

@WallStreetApes

Wisconsin Dairy Farmer has just received a letter with new regulations that must be followed or farmers can no longer sell their milk The new requirements are to meet climate net-zero ESG goals “Letter in the mail from their milk processing plant that states that they are updating their sustainable agriculture policy — and I already got a phone call from the people that are collecting the information that is required for your dairy farm.

It starts out by saying that we understand that this might feel like another requirement, but it's not because it's an industry-led effort to recognize and measure the sustainable practices you're already doing every day. Your participation helps shape the future of dairy farming in ensures your voice is part of the solution.

So I laugh at this because it is voluntary if you want to sell your milk because if you don't participate in this, the milk processing plant will not be able to take your milk because the people that are above them, the actual sellers like Nestle and Danone and all the other big food giants will not allow the milk processing plant, to take your milk. Now it feels like blackmail, but according to the definition of blackmail, it is not blackmail. But if you don't participate, you can't sell your milk. They need to know herd data, nutrition data, energy data, in terms of total terms of natural gas, total gallons of diesel.

Now, mind you, this is for a whole year. Total gallons of propane, total gallons of biodiesel, and total kilowatts of electricity for 12 months. Yep, voluntary, totally….” The request focuses on annual farm-level data for a full year to calculate metrics like carbon footprint, energy efficiency, and overall sustainability performance.

Common categories include: • Herd data: Herd size, milk production (e.g., total pounds or cwt of milk), number of cows, possibly reproduction or health metrics to estimate feed efficiency and enteric methane. •

Nutrition/feed data: Ration details, feed ingredients, intake amounts—to assess nutrient use efficiency and emissions from feed production/digestion. • Energy data (as you noted): • Total natural gas usage (e.g., for heating or drying). • Total gallons of diesel (e.g., for tractors, equipment). • Total gallons of propane. • Total gallons of biodiesel (if used). • Total kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity for 12 months (e.g., milking, cooling, ventilation, lighting). These inputs feed into tools that estimate GHG emissions. This is an industry-led effort through programs like the Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy’s Net Zero Initiative. This is how they shut down small farmers.

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 01, 2026 8:46
Trump Concedes Iran ‘Seriously Talking To Us’ As Ayatollah Says ‘We Don’t Seek To Attack Any Country’

Google AI.

The next full moon visible over Israel will be on February 2, 2026, known as the Snow Moon, with peak illumination around midnight local time, making the evenings of January 31, February 1, and February 2 excellent for viewing. 

Here's a breakdown:

  • Date: February 2, 2026.
  • Time: Around midnight (00:09 am) Israel time.
  • Viewing: The nights of January 31st, February 1st, and February 2nd will offer excellent views of the nearly full moon. 

This lunar event marks the first full moon of February and is traditionally called the Snow Moon."

Whether there will be one in Shanghai and Washington within the next two days will take a bit more research.  When will the bloodbath commence in US financial markets?

Google AI.

AI Overview

The next full moon after today (February 1, 2026) in Washington D.C. is the 

Worm Moon on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, around 6:38 a.m. EST, according to Space.com and the Farmers' Almanac.

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 01, 2026 7:50
The US Economy In A Nutshell: A Few Winners, Everyone Else Loses Ground

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qBxX8yKYx0

How Grift, Fraud, and Debt Are Creating The Biggest Housing Crisis of All Time w/ Melody Wright.

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Thomas Malthaus
Feb 01, 2026 5:38
Colombian Mercenary Pipeline Funnels South American Fighters To Ukraine’s Frontlines

When I think of Columbia, I envision cocaine distribution pipelines.

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Thomas Malthaus
Jan 31, 2026 4:41
Trump Sues US Treasury For $10 Billion Over Tax-Returns Leak

Will Trump sue the New York Times and ProPublica? 

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Thomas Malthaus
Jan 30, 2026 9:23
Kremlin Exasperated As Key Nuclear Treaty Expires Next Week, Crickets From US Side

AI Overview

 

Kyiv's current electrical generation is severely constrained due to Russian attacks, with the city receiving only about half its needed power (around 850 MW of a 1,700 MW requirement as of January 2026), relying heavily on generators for critical infrastructure as Ukraine's overall grid capacity is down significantly from pre-war levels, with generation at roughly 12 GW capacity compared to 38 GW before the invasion. 

Current Situation (Early 2026)

  • Significant Shortfall: Kyiv needs about 1,700 megawatts (MW) for its population, but in January 2026, it was only receiving roughly 850 MW, leading to widespread blackouts and heating issues.
  • Critical Infrastructure Support: Over 1,100 generators provide backup power for essential facilities like hospitals and schools, but they can't power the subway or city-wide heating. 

Ukraine's National Context

  • Reduced Capacity: Ukraine's total power generation capacity has dropped to about 12 gigawatts (GW) from 38 GW before the war, with half of its capacity disrupted by Russian strikes.
  • Targeted Attacks: Russian attacks, especially in spring 2024, significantly damaged energy infrastructure, including thermal and hydropower plants. 

Key Generation Sources

  • Nuclear Power: Europe's largest nuclear plant, Zaporizhzhia, remains occupied, reducing Ukraine's baseline power.
  • Combined Heat & Power (CHP): Kyiv has significant CHP plants, like the CHP-5 with 800 MW capacity, crucial for heating and electricity, but these have been targeted.
  • Renewables: Solar and wind capacity grew before the war but have faced challenges. 
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Thomas Malthaus
Jan 29, 2026 4:30
New Footage Appears To Show Alex Pretti Spit At ICE, Break SUV Tail Light In Prior Minneapolis Confrontation

Ann Coulter

@AnnCoulter

The federal government directly hires all TSA agents and sets background check requirements for other airport employees. Why hasn’t Trump‘s TSA done anything about foreigners holding every job at airports? If they’re that unimportant, could you please abolish TSA and stop torturing passengers? Actually, just abolish TSA anyway. It doesn’t accomplish anything EXCEPT torturing passengers."

What a convenient way for NGOs to facilitate illegals and drug running into America.

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Thomas Malthaus
Jan 29, 2026 3:39
WTF Just Happened...

The metals are the prettiest belle at the ball.  Come hell or high water.