So maybe take the time to read stuff before your knee jerks, hits you in the stomach and you vomit out a statement.
This is what Herdquitter said,
herdquitter12:49 am orcs can resign and return to mordor, without it seems much in the way of penalty. Yet, they seem to prefer to die in their thousands raping, looting and murdering their way across Ukraine
herdquitter
Not defending anyone especially Russia, this kind of barbarism is what they been known for since the WW2 and some of it has to do with badly trained conscripted troops. I said
Conscripts can’t resign
you come along then some time later and say,
Bennyineire said, There hasn't been conscription in Ireland since Gaelic Ireland, just think about what has happened in the last 800 years and there was never conscription. So what are you on about?
How do you figure what you said is at all relevant to the above two statements 🤔
So the context for directing the comment to me is what now 🤔
As a sub heading here are a few articles from the internet you may find informative, there are many more BTW
Get informed not outraged!
Turkey is acting the cnut about Finland and Sweden joining NATO claiming they are home to terrorist organisations.
Turkey confuse the hell out of me. At various points in the war they have appeared to be standing head and shoulders above others in support, i.e. vocally reinforcement of no additional warships allowed in the black sea before any real support came about, and then this sort of thing. Hate to be playing poker against them
I said that if we were next to russia,I'd be in favor of us joining NATO.
You then said that only until my kids went to war.
Let's look at that. You didn't address the actual point. You made a comment implying that I was gung ho about joining NATO and would chicken out as soon as my kids went to war. You avoided talking about why I'd be in favor of NATO. And rather you decided to insult me.
That seems somewhat contradictory logic.
If a country next to Russia requires the benefits of collective security, then that security pretty much has to come from countries that are not countries right next to Russia which have chosen to help out. They understand that those border countries have as much right to self determination as anyone else, and will help them achieve it. The US and Canada are even further away from Estonia than Ireland, yet they have committed by treaty to aid. Face it, they don’t need the help of Latvia for their own security, what’s in it for them which isn’t in it for Ireland? Why should the calculation on the merits to Ireland of a stable, economic Europe guaranteed by NATO change just because the direct military need is seen as less pressing? How does that apply to Iceland, which can’t even provide military aid to Latvia, but, by virtue of their location off the edge of the continent and surrounded by water understands that just use of their land and water can provide benefit to those treaty countries?
Even for what we need right now we have terrible capabilities. We need to be able to interdict and escort planes and we need a solid navy to patrol our waters. As far as defense goes, we'd be pretty fecked if a major power decided to invade. To get the capability to fight a pitched battle would be impossible but we can prepare for a more asymmetrical type of warfare (which I believe they train for now). And of course our peacekeepers should be the best euiped in the world.
if anyone can recognize a Nazi its him, even entertaining the idea gives Putin justification for what he's been doing, Azovstal really possibly the new Fourth Reich?
Peace and complete withdrawal, not ceasefire. And why do you need to call putin to say that, do you need his approval?
Did he admit that the claim that there's nazis in Ukraine is false?
And what did he say? Did he approve, or did he told you to idi na hui?
Interceptors are fantasically expensive to buy operate and maintain. A waste of money and resources imho and more for show than go. On the other hand ground to air missiles, drones, mines, and anti tank weapons and even IEDS while not exactly cheap are a lot cheaper and have more impact and render an airspace and ground war a right pain in the arse for an atacker, as Russia has found out. Gaining air superiority is easy when dealing with hill farmers with AK47's, not so easy when dealing with a 21st century military with weapons like the above, as Russia has found out. If we're going to tool up that's where the money and resources should go.
Sure they do. Here's one example: "I will be delighted when Ukrainians have advanced past their current positions and repelled the invaders back to Russia"!
I wonder has the position changed with your typical Crimean when they see the way the Russian government is behaving ?
I don't imagine we'd ever be able to fight off an airforce. The airplanes are there so that we can use them for peacetime operations. Maritime patrols and the interdiction of planes that enter our airspace without permission.
a few loitering munitions no doubt
I don't think he actually cares, he's probably using the veto as leverage to get something.
Quite possibly, but I'd not allow the Rest of Ukraine to be battered to keep them. They made their bed etc. etc.
it would be interesting to see who stands up to be counted out of the Nato countries if a war were to break out in a Nato country with Russia, count Hungary out anyway
Turkey joined NATO mostly because of Russia but they're not really allies to a lot of Europe. They're happy with NATO as it is. Likely just looking some concession or other.
Can't see Trump getting anywhere near the WH next time round. The US intelligence services now have Russia firmly back on the radar as more than just a nuisance hacking centre but not much bother beyond that. The thoughts of a Russian friendly, possibly compromised President isn't going to fly next time round so there will be serious efforts preventing the propoganda and social media bubble that surrounded him last time. He might cry Make America Great again but his real mantra is make Donald rich again so he won't be tolerated at a time like this.
I think he'd lose the primary anyway. De Santis is building a monster organisation already.
And what about the Kurdish separatists in Turkey?
Erdogan thats a supporter of the muslim brotherhood,a terrorist organisation banned by many countries,and Hamas/Hezbollah have offices in Ankara.
Selling fuel to Isis etc etc.
I think he should walk quietly trough the door
Some of the targets hit only recently arrived on the island too
I'm not sure if it has been discussed on here or not, but long range air defences built on Snake Island is a major concern for Ukraine
Time I reckon for another country to take possession with Ukraines agreement and refuse access to Russian forces.
I know this isn't 100% relevant to this conflict but will be an issue as such. China invading Taiwan, I wonder has this conflict pushed up the timetable for China to invade Taiwan. China might be looking at all the military supplies and equipment going to Ukraine from America etc. and realise the same might happen with Taiwan. Like can you imagine if what was given to Ukraine was given to Taiwan I say China would have a horrendous time trying to do an airborne and seaborne invasion. At least Russia can do a land invasion, China cannot. Now its different in the fact tht China can blockade Taiwan but if Taiwan was given all the military assistance like Ukraine was given before China was to invade would it not be the best thing to give Taiwan billions and billions in military equipment so China might not invade. As after the Ukraine war comes to an end hopefully sooner rather than later Taiwan will more then likely be the next massive issue. A weak Russia will let America concentrate with China proper so China might be happy the longer this war goes on the better for them as America is sending supplies to Ukraine but not in the direction of Taiwan.
A really good article by Anne Applebaum (excellent writer on all things Russian, Polish) that skewers Putinism and its war on truth and memory.
This really struck a chord:
They are told endless tales about the glorious past, but given hardly anything to hope for in the terrifying future. They have no idea who or what could follow the Putin regime, or what that would mean for them. They support him because nothing else is on offer. But support does not translate into excitement. Neither he nor his war stories seem able to create enthusiasm for another Great Fatherland War.
Too late, Taiwan are already armed to the teeth. I think the Ukraine conflict has made Taiwan safer. As another corrupt country I suspect that China will do a really deep survey of their military to determine if they have what they think they have.
Again, China are in no hurry. They were in no hurry for Macau or Hong Kong. They loved seeing economic powerhouses developed by others for them. They'll be in no hurry for Taiwan, if it takes 50 years from now it takes 50 years. Right now they'd have to raze it to the ground, what's the benefit of that? They're in border disputes all over but don't kick off too regularly.
Correct. Taiwan is already armed to the teeth as you say. I don't think we can draw a direct comparison between it and Ukraine.
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