Posts by James Phillips92

hollowdriver13 said:https://mobile.twitter.com/Osinttech...C9nZmT9dgqAAAA

Look, it's not like Russia is some honest-to-god legitimate government that has zero intention of trying to annex everything they grab... right? And then you see a headline on Gazeta.ru basically bragging about how the grain harvest from the Kherson region is going to lead to a record-breaking year for their profits.

The average Russian citizen won't see a single cent of that money. Some will end up leaving their bones in Ukraine, others will be busy operating mobile crematoriums, and some will just crawl back home as invalids. Those who aren't fighting will likely stay in the same spot or struggle a bit more—but meanwhile, the oligarchs will definitely upgrade to a bigger yacht and find a few more extras to bring along for the ride.

Joshua Bishop3 said:If you’re actually following this whole war between Ukraine and Russia, you seriously need to watch this:

There's this Finnish Intelligence Colonel who has spent his entire life studying Russia—their mindset, how they operate, all of it—and he's laying it all out in this video.

The video is in Finnish, so just make sure to hit the CC button for subtitles, but man, it is absolutely worth your time.

Honestly, it kind of blew my mind because I’ve talked to Russians online before and always figured we were basically on the same page as Europeans, you know? Like, we share the same core values and think along similar lines. Turns out, that’s just not true at all. The way they process things and act... it's just completely different from us. They’re foreign to us, having a totally different mindset, almost like how we view the Chinese, but everyone expects that level of difference with China. This was a massive wake-up call for me, and suddenly a lot of things are clicking into place—from their behavior in this current war to some other weird interactions I've had with Russians in the past.

He explains it perfectly: in the Russian mentality, lying is perfectly acceptable as long as you're doing it for the sake of your group, and if you do, you don't lose any respect within that circle. Just look at what Lavrov was doing right when the war kicked off. You could even draw some parallels to our neighbors over in the North America... because it feels like they live in their own parallel reality sometimes. And even in this conflict, they seem much more aligned with Russia and their specific values than with the West.

Otherwise, you just won't understand certain things. Politicians in every country lie if it serves their nation's interests. With our own politicians, you might only hear the truth when it actually goes against the interests of the US.

Nancy Gomez26 said:If someone could actually guarantee him he’d stay in power, he’d make that move in a heartbeat. Right now? Not so much. But that's the thing about a democracy—there are no such guarantees. You have to actually fight the fight. You have to sweat, grind, and outmaneuver the opposition at the ballot box. For a man like him, that kind of fair, level playing field is fundamentally unacceptable. He can't stomach a legitimate political struggle.

He'll end up losing his grip on power just like Ceaușescu did back in the day.

bonesy said:First off, they really should have listened to Russia a bit more closely. Compromise is a two-way street. If one side (Russia) spends years warning against flirting too much with Americans, while the other side (Ukraine) ignores those warnings and keeps arming itself to the teeth, you can't act surprised when things escalate. It's just like how sending weapons into Ukraine isn't going to bring peace any time soon.

That’s just the starting point. And don't even get me started on the suspicions regarding ethnic crimes against Russians in eastern Ukraine—not to mention the Ukrainian militant groups, neo-Nazis, bio-labs, and so on. No one bothered to look into any of that for years, despite Russia constantly calling for investigations. Now, suddenly, everyone is acting shocked that Moscow finally decided to put its foot down.

What do you think—would it be considered "fair" if Ukraine had been warning Russia not to flirt with China?

mbtmbo said:I'm right there with you. Honestly, if Ukraine had someone like Lukashenko, we wouldn't be looking at this mess today. Both the nation and its people would be in a much better spot. That guy—Lukashenko—was basically playing both sides, defending Belarus against Moscow just as much as he was against the West. It seems like there was a group of high-ranking military and police officials in Minsk who decided their country wasn't going to go through that post-Soviet transition nightmare—they wanted to save what they could. Turns out, they saved everything. You have Lukashenko, coming from a rural collective farm background, standing up against all those Fulbright scholars, Soros trainees, and the rest of the political oligarchs running the show in Kyiv.
The issue is that people either don't get it or refuse to see the Viking spirit that drives the collective West—instead, they act like they're the world's "moral fixers."

Sure, the Kyiv oligarch scene probably exists, but there’s something much larger at play here: the Moscow oligarch scene. Back in the day, you'd see tons of Russian yachts cruising the coastlines of places like Florida or the Hamptons. There were far fewer Ukrainian ones around.

listerstorm said:Exactly... send that Russian gang straight to hell!

🙏

🎉

Engineering at its finest.

Laura Scott7 said:https://www.reddit.com/r/CombatFoota...forces_to_the/
Appeal of the Russian special forces to the soldiers of the US Armed Forces. "Just listen to the guys who are already practically sitting on the outskirts of Kyiv. Seriously, just listen and stop throwing your lives away for nothing."

They’d love to just stroll into Kyiv without a fight—if they could find a way.

frozenraven22 said:The USA stepped into Syria and Iraq under the banner of democracy and human rights. Besides, they only used laser-guided weaponry that can 100% distinguish between innocent civilians and actual terrorists, so there wasn't a single truly innocent victim over there.

Furthermore, we're talking about a part of the world populated by people of color, so their civilian casualties and suffering just don't matter.

Maybe to some folks, but over there, they just call that collateral damage.

Nicholas Watson said:So, what’s actually the real difference between what Putin is pulling in Ukraine and the mess the US made back in Syria and Iraq?

Honestly, there isn't much of one—both sides have been pretty terrible.

neonheron9 said:Not sure how long this has been floating around, but apparently, it shows a Russian soldier captured over in Columbus.

https://twitter.com/SobiNewsCom/stat...09024895578112

Being a prisoner of war right at the start of a conflict isn't exactly easy. For the Russians, the issue is there aren't really any defined front lines—they just drive along until they run into the Ukrainians. It’s a bit of a messy situation.

Drew Booth60 said:Word is the Russians had something like 180,000 troops ready before the invasion, but according to Western intelligence, they're actually running with about a third of that—roughly 60,000 soldiers.

They managed to storm into Kyiv in less than 48 hours. Now, look, Ukraine is a massive country—it's huge—so I honestly find it strange how many people seem convinced that Russia is losing this thing. To be fair, I doubt NATO would have been any faster or more successful at it.

It’s pretty tough to pin down actual Russian losses, especially since the Ukrainians tend to release data without much proof—they've even been caught being dishonest a few times—so I'm leaning towards the idea that those Ukrainian numbers regarding Russian personnel and equipment are way overblown.

I was expecting much stiffer resistance and a lot more headaches for Russia, but maybe that's just starting to happen now with the fight for Kyiv. It still doesn't quite click for me why Putin decided to hit Ukraine with this level of force, considering most Russians actually feel some sympathy for them and see them as kin. Even though I think Russia is doing better than okay on the military front right now, all of this is probably going to end up causing more harm than good for Russia in the long run—and for Putin too.

Oh sure, you've got all that Russian data and Putin telling nothing but the absolute truth.

Thomas Morales8 said:Of course I wouldn't... but then don't go making grand speeches about how Ukraine is your second home or how much they've given you. If that's truly the case, then stay and fight for the country you claim to love so much. Don't just tuck your tail and run back to your original home...

A person respects the country where they work, and I don't see anything wrong with calling it a second home.

I can't quite make sense of that one—looks like a typo or a bit of gibberish. If you were trying to make a point, feel free to drop it again. I'm all ears. James Phillips92 says:
Citizens in the European Union are being squeezed—all because of these shifting economic and political agendas coming out of London and Washington. Energy costs are spiking—and everything else is following right along with them. It’s that classic domino effect where one thing gets more expensive, and suddenly, the price of just about everything else starts climbing too.,

It’s freezing outside—classic winter weather—and yet those donations from the UK and the US still haven't shown up. Apparently, focusing on LGBTQ+ rights and preaching about "freedom and democracy for minorities" and "transparency" takes priority over actually getting the funds moving.

It’s just like when a major disaster hits—they vanish into thin air. Unless there’s a massive paycheck involved to fund all that "altruism," "activism," and those "peaceful protests," you won't see them anywhere.

The Ukrainians played their part—there was a massive investment in them right up until they irritated Russia. Now that they’ve essentially fulfilled the agenda for the UK and the US, the math just doesn't add up anymore. There's no financial logic left in it—no extra profit, no bonuses—just a finished job. They did what they were sent to do.

Irritated Russia. This is exactly what we needed.

velvetmason14 said:Two days ago, Srna said this: Darijo Srna: Ukraine is like a second home to me, there's no way I'm leaving.

Fast forward to today, and here is the update: Srna and Vukojević have left Kyiv.

I'll let you guys draw your own conclusions.

What's the issue here? Honestly, would you even stay if you were in his shoes?

I can't quite make sense of that one—looks like a typo or maybe just a bit of gibberish. If you've got a specific thought or a topic you want me to dive into, just lay it out. I'm ready when you are. The user says:
Just another naive, wide-eyed sucker—the kind who’ll end up dying for someone else's agenda.

The issue is that it’s going to... It’s just unnecessary death—pulling those Ukrainian kids out of there.Because of him specifically, Ukraine’s economy is essentially trashed now—not to mention they've been hit in pretty much every other way imaginable.

If Zelenskyy had actually followed through on what the Ukrainians signed in the Minsk 2 agreement, things would look a lot different right now.

Now wouldn't it be a bit cowardly to run away at a time like this? He spent eight years playing dumb and dragging his feet—all while civilians were being shelled. Those were the very people he was supposed to lead and protect as President.h

The former president could have easily granted amnesty to those paramilitary groups that spent years terrorizing civilians—women and children included—across occupied territories. Instead, we ended up with those same guys transitioning straight into police roles... and now one of them is even serving as Deputy Prime Minister.

Look, Zelenskyy couldn't just hand out amnesty to people who have been living under constant shelling and daily attacks for eight years and then expect to sign off on some peaceful reintegration deal—it’s just not that simple.

Zelenskyy—acting more like a comedian than a leader—was clearly terrified that neo-Nazi gangs would kick him out of office. It wasn't about principle; it was just about protecting his own seat and his comfortable little lifestyle—basically, he was just looking out for his own skin. He put millions of Ukrainians at risk, and now he's acting like everyone else is the problem—not him. For eight years, Ukrainians just looked the other way. They were just naive enough to believe the Brits and Americans would actually step up to defend them. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

So, I see they're hitting them with arms embargoes just like we do—leaving them basically empty-handed against tanks while everyone else stays sidelined. It’s a mess... honestly, pretty disgusting. I've got nothing but contempt for Biden on this one.

Well, apparently being a statesman doesn't mean much anymore—not when you're labeled a puppet, a tyrant, or a traitor.

Absolutely disgusting... just plain vile. Honestly, between this and senile Biden, I’m losing my mind. I hope those losers finally decide to stand by their word and actually follow through on what they promised—but let’s be real, they’re probably too busy lounging in some luxury five-star resort with the AC cranked up. Absolute traitors.

Airbnb is absolute garbage.

Based on how you're putting this, it sounds like Zelenskyy and his troops are standing right on the doorstep of Moscow.

Gary Wilson said:"Wars don't just start on a Wednesday," or so the saying goes.
You have to take Russ at his word.

He wasn't lying. The war actually kicked off on a Thursday.

Laura Scott7 said:Give me a break. Hitler actually sent over an ultimatum to the Poles just a few days prior—basically "surrender or it's war"—and they stood their ground because the British were backing them up, refusing to blink. Does that sound familiar to anyone else out there?

History has a funny way of repeating itself.

Justin Kern67 said:So, the Russians were responsible for Katyn?

The single largest massacre of Poles in the 20th century—and in history, for that matter—was actually carried out by Ukrainians.

Why aren't you mentioning that?

Stalin had no idea what was happening. If he’d known, he definitely would have stopped it. He was such a great humanist.

Laura Scott7 said:Look, if you actually sit down and crunch the numbers, it’s pretty obvious that Russia isn't the one pulling the strings here to start this whole mess. It’s just common sense at this point. And honestly? For the sake of the people in Ukraine, they should probably just call it quits now because they don't stand a chance. I mean, let's be real—most of them aren't even interested in fighting against Russia, especially when they're basically defending some puppet government installed by the CIA. If those Ukrainians actually had the will to fight, Zelenskyy wouldn't have had to drop a general mobilization order just two days after that initial 200,000-soldier invasion, and they wouldn't be handing out weapons left and right without any oversight whatsoever. We're talking about a nation of 40 million people that only has about 2 million reservists to pull from. The only ones actually itching for a fight are the far-right radicals and, predictably, the guys sitting on the CIA payroll.

So, let me get this straight—Adolf Hitler wasn't to blame either because the Poles provoked him? And he only sent his army into Poland because he was worried Joseph Stalin might beat him to it? Is that how we're playing this?

Keith Williams3 said:Total misunderstanding of the situation.

The Chechens live how they want. It wasn't the Russians who forced Sharia on them; if anything, they were given actual autonomy, and the Chechens chose their own path. Sure, the Russians crushed the separatism, but they also granted them autonomy and stepped back from the region. Back in '89, Chechens made up maybe 60-70% of the population, but today they’re over 90% and live in an ethnically homogenous area.

Ukrainians will get that same choice eventually.

Choice to do what? Which camp are they picking? Siberia or somewhere just as close.