the only reasonable thing Putin has said lately is that the sanctions are equivalent to war.
There is little to do now, short of military escalation, other than just wait for Putin to withdraw or implode.
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There is little to do now, short of military escalation, other than just wait for Putin to withdraw or implode.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but was there not some early concern that this initial wave of invasion was just the warm up before the "elite troops" entered the fray? Then, recently there were stories of literal children being sent to the front. Perhaps I just don't have the mind of a despotic dictator, but wouldn't you send in the "elite troops" before you sent in the literal kids? Seems to me that the jig may be up for ol' puttytang, no?
I might have to drink a bunch and watch that tonight.
literally just said to the quote to the domestic partner while we walked the dog an hour ago
is it "can't beat a hoe with a belt, they like that shit"
or
"can't slap a ho with a belt, they like that shit?"
Incredible timing
is it "can't beat a hoe with a belt, they like that shit"
or
"can't slap a ho with a belt, they like that shit?"
Incredible timing
I assume you were taking your licks at the time.
Eyes on Russia: The Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map by Cen4infoRes · MapHub
Eyes on Russia: The Russia-Ukraine Monitor Map by Cen4infoRes
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Must read if you have 10 minutes.
www.newyorker.com
The Weakness of the Despot
An expert on Stalin discusses Putin, Russia, and the West.
What kind of moron would fall for this shit?
Good articleMust read if you have 10 minutes.
The Weakness of the Despot
An expert on Stalin discusses Putin, Russia, and the West.
What he described in Russia is pretty much what corporate America calls the bozo explosion.
It happens in every single-party government. Hello, socialist Czechoslovakia. Hello, Massachusetts. Hello, city of Boston.
That’s the thing about the United States. We have corrective mechanisms. We can learn from our mistakes. We have a political system that punishes mistakes. We have strong institutions. We have a powerful society, a powerful and free media. Administrations that perform badly can learn and get better, which is not the case in Russia or in China. It’s an advantage that we can’t forget.Must read if you have 10 minutes.
The Weakness of the Despot
An expert on Stalin discusses Putin, Russia, and the West.
That’s the thing about the United States. We have corrective mechanisms. We can learn from our mistakes. We have a political system that punishes mistakes. We have strong institutions. We have a powerful society, a powerful and free media. Administrations that perform badly can learn and get better, which is not the case in Russia or in China. It’s an advantage that we can’t forget.
Definition of EXCEPTIONALISM
the condition of being different from the norm; also : a theory expounding the exceptionalism especially of a nation or region… See the full definition
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"mAnIfEst dEsTiNy"
You haven't lived in a country that doesn't even pretend having all that.That’s the thing about the United States. We have corrective mechanisms. We can learn from our mistakes. We have a political system that punishes mistakes. We have strong institutions. We have a powerful society, a powerful and free media. Administrations that perform badly can learn and get better, which is not the case in Russia or in China. It’s an advantage that we can’t forget.
It makes a difference.
Any resemblance to that in the US is the fault of idiot voters.
Our governor is republican.
True, because Martha Coakley and his popularity as an able governor. The governor's council, DAs, MA general court are all blue blue though. But OK, my bad.
Just saying, MA is pretty blue collar, middle of the road. A few years ago it was scott brown. Western mass is fairly red, but Cambridge is so blue they had a bald black lady beat a career, dyed in the wool liberal democrat because he was white. So yeah, I agree with you as a whole, and would prefer to see more scott browns and fewer ayana pressleys
@gonefirefightin what say yer boys about repelling those assholes from kiev now that the ruskies have split up and are working on surrounding it?
Iran has just made a bad decision.
Why? Is Biden perceived as "weak"/being elsewhere and now everybody is trying to see what they can get away with?
I've seen him lapse and wander while speaking. Guy doesnt look fit to be president to be honest.
Iran claims missile barrage near US consulate in Iraq
Iran has claimed responsibility for a missile barrage that struck near a sprawling U.S. consulate complex in the northern Iraqi city of Irbil, saying it was retaliation for an Israeli strike in Syria that killed two members of its Revolutionary Guard
abcnews.go.com
I hope they are getting the fuck out of there. Or maybe that they are fighting to the bitter end? I guess it’s up to them, both actions would have merit.
Activists are reaching Russians behind Putin’s propaganda wall
Tinder, other apps give activists a way to share what's really happening in Ukraine.
arstechnica.com
I wonder, if they simply assasinate Zelinsky, it will cause a collapse, or a galvanization. He would certainly be a martyr for the ages. He is a giant among men.
I think that will be the start of the end. It seems like he's galvanized his people and if they hit the mute button on him then I feel like either the greater public (us) or his people will forget the plot. Hopefully I am underestimating the Ukrainian people.
I get the feeling zelinsky is more a reflection of ukranians, than ukranians a reflection of zelinsky
From what I understant there have already been multiple failed assassination attempts against Zelinsky by the wagner group & others?
@gonefirefightin , any news from your posse?
The russkies announced they had killed over 100 foreign fighters with artillery fire in Western Ukraine today, hopefully his buddies are still alive.
Russia says it has killed 180 foreign fighters in Ukraine
"The destruction of foreign mercenaries who arrived on the territory of Ukraine will continue," said Russian Defense Ministry representative Major General Igor Konashenkov.
www.jpost.com
EXCLUSIVE: Kremlin war memos instruct Russian media to feature Tucker Carlson.
The Russian government has pressed outlets to highlight the Fox host's Putin-helping broadcasts.
www.motherjones.com
I bet they would also bump @Brian HCM#1 posts.
I usually quit paying attention after that part
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