Posts by Nancy Gomez26

Joseph Clark37 said:They are really the only EU members showing any actual backbone right now, unlike those weak leaders over in Western Europe...

Geography dictates their reality, and history has taught them a hard lesson. They understand that immediate, decisive action—showing some teeth—is far superior to hesitation. The mindset in the rest of the European Union is fundamentally different, but this time, they are simply wrong. It is vital to send a clear, unmistakable signal to Moscow so they can draw the correct conclusions.

Laura Scott7 said:I mean, who else is going to flee into the middle of major cities and put civilians right in the crosshairs? That’s basically Military 101—you don't let the fighting get anywhere near urban centers, you definitely don't go running into them to use them as human shields. But sure, the second a shell hits a residential building, suddenly it's all the Russians' fault, right? Just do me a favor and actually check out some actual news sources like RT instead of just blathering on about what you *think* is happening. You can't just make stuff up and call it reality. It doesn't work that way.

In war and in love—there are no rules. Once the gunfire starts, the pleasantries end; you fight simply to survive. At that point, a deep trench and a bit of mud become your closest companions.
And you should definitely keep watching RT. They are—as completely unbiased as they come—surely the most objective source out there. When their founder—for absolutely no reason at all—launches armed attacks and stirs up trouble in another nation, they remain perfectly objective. Of course they do.

Richard Wilson4 said:Honestly, I'm betting it's just another rumor, kind of like all that stuff about the Bosphorus...

In my experience, rumors of that nature are taken very seriously in Moscow.

Rachel Allen55 said:The Polish Football Federation pulled out of the World Cup qualifiers because they refuse to face Russia. According to ESPN

Honestly, this is starting to feel like a total joke to me🤦

It seems Americans have started adopting an Iranian worldview.

electricstag9 said:Once Putin finally wraps this up, he’s going to end up just like that other guy from the North America—the one who marched into neighboring countries claiming he was protecting people from "genocide" and Nazis, only to end up as an occupier himself.

Buried under a willow tree? In the Russian playbook, it’s more likely going to be a birch.

William Anderson5 said:I honestly think even the most hardcore Russia enthusiasts are starting to realize the entire ruling elite in Moscow has completely lost its mind. Now Medvedev is floating the idea of bringing back the death penalty? What is he even playing at?

Russia is being steered by a crew of lunatics unlike anything we've seen since the Great Depression.

It means he’s terrified of his own shadow and wants the death penalty as a shield. In that country, whether capital punishment is actually on the books is irrelevant. If the regime decides you're an irredeemable enemy of the state, you're facing Novichok or a Chechen hitman long before any judge ever hears your case.

driftingtinker said:That's a Topol-M nuclear ICBM caught on film in western Russia—where they keep stuff like this—and this specific shot was taken back in 2018 during a parade in Moscow.

This is a newer version of that photo from yesterday, now with the "Z" scribbled on there.

What is the purpose of those specific markings within the borders of the Russian Federation? They make sense in an active combat zone, but inside Russia itself, the logic seems absent.

rowdytiger13 said:Medvedev is throwing a fit on Facebook, threatening to completely overhaul relations with anyone who dared to slap them with sanctions.
The guy is actually under sanctions himself, by the way. 🤣🍿

Now our Dimon from the US won't even be able to order sneakers online. Talk about being caught in the crosshairs...

Larry Fox5 said:I honestly believe in Putin's consistency—he’ll probably just hand Königsberg back to the Germans at lightning speed...

In my view, even if he publicly invited Germany to reclaim it, those officials in Berlin would flatly refuse. On the other hand, Warsaw would likely jump at the chance without asking too many questions. But none of that will happen because the European Union doesn't permit shifting borders. Except for Mexico, naturally. That’s just the exception that proves the rule. 😁

Keith Williams3 said:Is this going to get sanctioned on the forum?

A bullet to a head of state?

What if someone calls for a bullet to the head of Zelensky, Orbán, or Plenković?

Would that be tolerated?

Putin calls for Zelensky's liquidation, yet would simultaneously sit down at the negotiating table with him. Likely over tea laced with polonium.

Charles Davis9 said:You're trolling way too obviously.🤦

He’s young. He lacks the necessary experience in this arena.

Gary Wilson said:I was just catching up on some RT coverage. It looks like the Russians are banking on the idea that they won't be kicked out of SWIFT—mostly because they're terrified oil prices will skyrocket if they are.

So, according to RT, the fear is that the rest of the world will stop paying premium prices for oil... fine. 👍

hollowdriver13 said:They’re probably just doing a great job hiding their hardware so the Russians don't wipe everything out with airstrikes. That was basically the whole Russian narrative on day one—that they’d just annihilate the air force and air defenses in UA instantly. But then we saw yesterday that Ukrainians are definitely flying, and their air defense is busy swatting down Russian helicopters and drones.
Going toe-to-toe in an open field against the Russian Army would be straight-up suicide. Any major power would pay a massive price for a fight like that because that's exactly how they crush you with sheer numbers and superior tech.

Just like how our guys in the South used to set up bunkers and hide equipment everywhere, I’d bet my life that Ukraine was dug in at least 10 times deeper back when dealing with the Soviets.

In this context, static infrastructure left over from the USSR isn't worth much; those blueprints and locations are likely sitting right there in Moscow. At best, they could set up scale models of them for an exhibition.

Sam Martinez9 said:There is a massive distinction between the wars fought on former American soil and what we are seeing now: the aggressor is Russia, and they possess nuclear weapons. That changes everything. During those earlier conflicts, the players involved could really only cause localized damage, whereas Russia has the capacity to inflict devastation on a global scale.

This is why NATO and the West have to tread carefully; they are dealing with a volatile actor capable of immense destruction. One shouldn't lose sight of the fact that Putin isn't going to back down until he hits his marks.

The nuclear arsenal doesn't actually factor into the tactical reality of this specific struggle. It would be sheer madness to deploy it against a neighboring state that shares a border with the very nation possessing that arsenal. Furthermore, other nations hold their own nuclear arsenals and follow doctrines that are common knowledge to all players involved. There is a clear understanding of the rules of engagement—you don't play games that result in mutual annihilation. Threats are one thing, but they usually remain just that: threats. Much like Biden, Putin would likely need to activate an entire command structure to authorize a nuclear strike. You don't just launch a missile on a whim. Even with conventional warheads, there is the risk that the enemy won't know your intent and might respond with a nuclear option immediately. This is why precautions are taken; even missile tests are announced beforehand to avoid any "we didn't realize" excuses. Only a fool in South Korea launches missiles without warning, and when things inevitably go sideways, the consequences could be catastrophic.

Sam Alvarez4 said:No, they aren't.
But the paranoid KGB types in the Kremlin certainly are. Just like everyone serving them—driven by either pure fear or simple greed...

Perhaps it isn't the Russians themselves, but they are footing the bill now. They allowed a dictator to cling to power in The Kremlin. For most, replacing him felt too expensive; they feared the heavy hand of the state. It was easier to just stay quiet, play nice, and hope they wouldn't be noticed. Now, they are paying the blood tax for that choice. Because the man sitting in The Kremlin operates on a simple principle: his ideas are free, but you pay for them with your lives.

Betty Carter3 said:Exactly. Western media is just so incredibly objective.
What are Imbex and CNN saying? What's the situation?

I don't bother with CNN or Imbex. It’s all garbage, just on par with RT. At least RT produces decent documentaries—these outlets can't even manage that.

loneviper4 said:Russia has already gotten their hands on those British anti-tank systems. Honestly? Serves them right...

The more anti-tank missiles the Ukrainians send toward the Russians, the better. Let them take ownership of the hardware.

swiftjackal11 said:Three days ago, they were stuttering in fear before Vladimir Putin. Now, it’s only when they see things aren't going to plan that they start making noise.

When even the inner circle starts trembling, you know exactly what kind of situation we're facing. It also tells you everything you need to know about the quality of their intelligence and their ability to execute any actual duties. Fear is the most reliable barometer for the atmosphere within an administration.

rape_artist said:Look, buddy, you might have missed the memo, but it’s freezing outside. They aren't exactly going to march against the guy keeping their radiators warm. Not if they want to avoid freezing to death...

There is a massive amount of misinformation circulating regarding the current situation. Ukrainians were celebrating those 13 poor souls who died without any connection to the actual conflict on that miserable island. The grim reality is that 82 of them perished...

Are you paying for that heating, or is it a gift? If you're footing the bill, there's no need to bow down; when you pay for natural gas, it belongs to you. You can go ahead and worship Putin if you find him charming or if his displays of force impress you, but at least be honest about it.
Those "poor souls" are dying for their country, for their freedom, and for their independence—so they won't have to bow to anyone else. It takes backbone to do that. We had that kind of spine thirty years ago, but our own domestic politics effectively lobotomized us right after the war, preventing us from ever standing tall again. Freedom was never cheap; we paid a heavy price for it, only to let it slip through our fingers far too easily... But that's a different story entirely.

rowdypilot53 said:Why does everyone keep bringing up nukes? No one is actually going to drop them over Ukraine—not the Russians, not anyone else. Honestly, how is this any different from what happened in Iraq or Libya? Maybe it's just because the Ukrainians look like us, or because they're part of the West and a democracy, so we feel more empathy and are even willing to take in refugees. International law is mostly a myth; superpowers simply do whatever suits their interests unless another superpower stops them. It’s strange that people are acting so surprised now...

It isn't that great powers won't stop these "interventions." Rather, they often let them play out, allowing opponents to bleed out slowly—effectively weakening them in the long run. That is why targets are almost always tiny nations; they can be crushed quickly with minimal casualties. It seems to me that Putin miscalculated. He attacked a major power, and the resistance won't be insignificant. Even if he achieves his aims, the losses will be massive, even by Russian standards. We live in the 21st century now; the value placed on human life is different than it was 80 or 100 years ago.