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brightheron64 said:Aha.
Maybe if you actually read the whole article...
"At the same time, Poland requests the United States to provide us with used aircraft with corresponding operational capabilities.
brightheron64 said:🤔
Why Poland hasn't given Ukraine its MiG-29 fighter jets to combat Russia despite U.S. 'green light'
https://theweek.com/russo-ukrainian-...-combat-russia
DoD lower expectations of Polish warplanes for Ukraine
https://www.defensenews.com/pentagon...s-for-ukraine/
Just offering a little bit of technical perspective here:
Ukraine not Quick or Easy https://www.airforcemag.com/backfill
https://www.airforcemag.com/backfill...quick-or-easy/
Jeremy Turner9 said:Fine, so it doesn't bother you that people are being used as human shields... That weaponry won't change a thing; it's just a Pyrrhic victory... There is no such thing as victory here...
wiredseal7 said:https://twitter.com/RealPepeEscobar/...dCRPHd4hQh_a3g
CERN hit Russia with sanctions.
Though—as usual—all the current projects are still rolling along. 🤣
Jeremy Turner9 said:It is easy to talk about staying neutral or "keeping one's eye on the ball"... Ukraine cannot defend itself against Russia without Western support. You hear Zelenskyy calling for help, and he is waiting on assistance from the USA and NATO. It is simple enough to say we should act—some people have indeed gone to help—but it is far easier to sit here tapping away at a keyboard, staying warm and well-fed, while in Ukraine, bombs are falling on children and civilians who are left without food or water, shivering in the cold amidst the ruins.
Daniel Barnes53 said:Putin DECIDES TO BAN THE EXPORT OF PRODUCTS AND RAW MATERIALS OUTSIDE THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION UNTIL DECEMBER 31
Jeremy Turner9 said:So, it took the war in Ukraine to finally open your eyes? Bravo...
You and the West have essentially sacrificed Ukraine; you hesitate to defend them and show no appetite for pushing back against Russia, offering plenty of lofty promises and ideals while remaining remarkably weak when it comes to actual implementation—and clearly, the Russians have noticed.
Jeremy Turner9 said:To those who claim we bought Russian energy and raw materials out of some misplaced affection for Moscow: let’s be clear—it was purely about the bottom line...
Access to cheaper fuel and raw materials, along with the ability to trade and invest within Russia, provided the bedrock for our competitiveness, fueled the growth of small and medium-sized businesses, bolstered consumer purchasing power, and ultimately sustained a higher standard of living for everyone...
While we certainly lean toward the culture and values of the USA and the UK, the specific economic models they are pushing onto us come with a much steeper price tag—a cost we simply cannot afford, and perhaps, have no desire to shoulder...
Returning to an economic landscape reminiscent of the 1980s? Absolutely not. That path leads straight to aggressive militarization and massive spending on defense and weaponry. Furthermore, the "green agenda" seems to be a lost cause if you look at the reality; we're looking at increased air pollution and the destruction of our forests... No thank you; we need to move toward progress, not retreat into the past...
steelfox98 said:Oil just hit $140, up from $130 yesterday.
steelfox98 As stated by:
Does food simply manifest out of thin air, or does one perhaps need to fertilize the soil first? Where exactly does all of this originate? And where, precisely, does the gas used in the production of fertilizers come from?
Perhaps you might consider tempering the aggression in your posts from time to time.
Carl Lee27 said:There isn't a solid confirmation yet that Russia is actually going to wall itself off from the rest of the internet, but I just wanted to drop this here as a little reminder that they definitely have the capability to pull it off if they want to.Breaking News: Russia to Reportedly cut Reliance on External internet with Companies Required ".RU" Domain : Ready Since 2019
With everything that IT is happening between Ukraine and Russia, there's this claim floating around that Russia has decided to basically sever its ties with the global internet.
If this holds up, it means businesses are going to be forced to switch over to a ".ru" domain starting March 11th.
Where did The News Come from?
A Twitter account called Black Swan Has made The claim regarding Russia. You can check out the whole post right here:
BREAKING: RUSSIA WILL DISCONNECT FROM EXTERNAL INTERNET STARTING MARCH 11. ALL COMPANIES IN RUSSIA ARE REQUIRED TO GET ON A ".RU" ADDRESS AND RUSSIAN DOMESTIC SERVER. BUSINESS HAVE 5 DAYS TO COMPLY. Cyber attacks on US inbound...
- Black Swan (@RetirementRight) March 7, 2022
Looking at The account's Twitter bio, the owner is listed as a land broker and an investor who holds a JD/MS in Financial Planning. Just a heads-up though—this account hasn't been verified on Twitter.
The account also noted that The owner is The author of a weekly financial newsletter and podcast called " The Warren Letter
I tried digging around to see if anyone else was reporting that Russia is truly planning to disconnect from the outside world, but honestly, only one other source popped up.
https://www.techtimes.com/articles/2...since-2019.htm
Anthony Hill5 said:I suspect the logical next step is the total disconnection of Russia from the global web. They have been developing their own sovereign internet for years now out of what they claimed was a fear of being cut off by Americans. However, isn't it becoming increasingly obvious that the true purpose behind building such an infrastructure was to prepare for an invasion of Ukraine, ensuring they could suppress information flow and stifle any potential domestic unrest or protests?
William Anderson5 said:What’s the word on the stock market? Any news about when it actually reopens?
William Cooper11 said:I highly doubt that "banding together" includes the oligarchs. Most of them are way too tied to the West, and honestly, Putin can't really function without them since they're the ones holding all the wealth.
Dana Robinson4 said:They certainly aren't thriving, but they are surviving...
Venezuela 3-4
Iran, Libya 30-40
Cuba—sixty years under sanctions
Yet somehow, they still manage to live better than many people facing no sanctions at all, don't they?