Posts by Nancy Gomez26

It looks to me like that pipeline is a lost cause. Once you have gas leaking out and seawater rushing into the line—that’s likely the end of the road. Corrosion will finish the job before we can even blink.
Beyond that, there are submarines specifically designed to sabotage or attach various "extra" devices to undersea communication cables, so they can certainly "work" on other underwater infrastructure too. At this point, it’s just a matter of figuring out who pulled the trigger and whose interests such sabotage actually serves.

rowdytiger13 said:You can only topple an autocratic stronghold like that if the security apparatus decides to stop following orders. These sporadic little uprisings aren't nearly enough. Things look pretty grim within the military right now—honestly, they probably don't even know which shift is on duty anymore. It’s not just happening in the streets, either; things aren't exactly rosy inside the FBI. For Putin, this is far more serious than some random protest in the middle of nowhere. He’ll send his "dogs" to crack skulls and restore order, but if those "dogs" decide they aren't taking commands anymore, he's finished.

When the leaders of the security apparatus realize the current order is collapsing, that's when they start calculating how to survive the inevitable 'transition'—or perhaps even how to seize power for themselves. But before they act, they have to be careful not to become too compromised, because a new regime likely won't accept people with that kind of baggage. Since these leaders are mostly just standard bureaucrats, you can't expect much in the way of independent thought or individual judgment from the vast majority of them. Furthermore, before they can even consider making a move, they need to assemble a solid circle of allies to execute a plan—which is incredibly difficult to do covertly. Perhaps at the very highest levels, certain individuals will decide enough is enough regarding the humiliation of the nation and pay the President a visit. But by that stage, everything has already been vetted and filtered; I don't believe there are any honorable men left at that level who are truly dedicated to the welfare of the state itself.

Rachel Barrett8 said:Wait, where did I ever say we should give Putin what he wants?

Look, FRENDE, if you want to stop Putin, pick up a weapon and defend Ukraine yourself, or demand that the so-called West stops buying Russian gas.
Hero to hero.

Real heroes? For seven years now, we've been banned from exporting basic oranges to Russia, yet the "West" has been trading without a hitch from Crimea to today, even using Ukrainian gas pipelines.
You want to stop Putin and those Russian idiots by throwing billions of dollars at a select group of privileged people.
They get the billions, while we get the propaganda.

And you seriously don't see the problem with that kind of policy?

Ukraine has more than enough people to drive the occupiers out of their territory. They don't need help with manpower. If they, as a nation, refuse to defend themselves against the invaders, then they will remain occupied. It rests entirely on their shoulders, much like it once rested on ours. Material aid is necessary, of course, because it serves the West's interest to see a democratic order in Ukraine. But ultimately, what matters most for Ukraine is what the Ukrainian citizens want, not the whims of their neighbors.

Rachel Barrett8 said:I didn't ignore them.
If an arms embargo were actually placed on Ukraine and Russia, it would be a much more effective way to stop the aggressor.
Just look at how things worked in the US or Canada.

But since this is all part of a "pre-arranged war"—where billions of dollars in Russian gas flow through Ukrainian pipelines straight to the West—it's obvious the idiots in Russia have completely lost their minds.
Who wouldn't be arrogant in that position? One side gets flooded with billions, while the other gets handed weapons.

When it's time to collect billions, the West doesn't exist. But when it's time to freeze or die, suddenly we're the "West"?

You aren't being particularly consistent here.

If it is true that

we are looking at a "prearranged war" where billions of dollars in Russian gas flows through Ukrainian gas pipelines straight to the West

then why on earth would the West be freezing if that Russian gas is flowing through Ukraine without any interruption? You cannot have it both ways—unless someone in the West is actually buying that same gas and then burning it off in a flare. Care to explain that logic?

Sean Doyle8 said:Not quite... Gorbachev actually wanted to settle things and significantly ramped up the military operations.

What you just stated is simply false. But please, by all means, continue with your crusade.

Carol Johnson21 said:Honestly, I think they’d make decent soldiers.😁

Based on some recent estimates following the mobilization announcement, about 250,000 people have already fled Russia. Some sources suggest the borders might actually close around September 26th or 30th; if that happens, we could be looking at nearly a million refugees.

I can't help but feel for the national minorities, like the Dagestanis, who have endured decades of erasure and terror. Now, they find themselves being used as nothing more than cannon fodder, all while finding it much harder to reach the Western borders.

It’s a smart move by the Russians not to cause any trouble in Moscow. The number of mobilized individuals there is negligible, isn't it? It would be fascinating to see what percentage of those fleeing are actually coming from there.

I suspect they would make decent soldiers. It’s quite evident they’ve been thoroughly indoctrinated to embrace the "Russian world" ideology—even if they are currently stationed at a safe distance from the actual front lines. 😁

The Dagestani population is only about 2.5 million. For them, the West is a distant concept; instead, they are much closer to Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Georgia. But looking at their situation provides a clear window into how modern Russia actually functions—it’s a system where the state crushes anyone too weak to fight back, while those deemed "untouchable" enjoy elite privileges at the expense of everyone else.

electricsurfer47 said:You're comparing apples to oranges here.

Putin doesn't look at the war in Ukraine as just some foreign country... he sees it as something deeply personal that he has to own. He's gotten so stuck in this mindset that he's willing to send tons of Russ soldiers to die over there.
Another thing—he needs this win to solidify his power. He refuses to admit defeat and he won't recognize it, so he's ready to go all the way. Now, maybe he’s still a long way off from thinking about bombs, but if he's becoming hysterical and obsessed, he might stop caring about the Russians or even Ukrainians and just pull the trigger on a bomb.

It also really depends on how much leash the people surrounding him are willing to give him.
Does anyone in his inner circle actually have the guts to step in and stop him?

It isn't quite apples and oranges. The group that decided to invade Afghanistan (under Leonid Brezhnev) had the exact same goal: total victory and the imposition of their regime. However, when a series of leadership shifts occurred within the USSR hierarchy—driven by the inevitable hand of biology—the new administration saw spreading revolution in Afghanistan as a burden rather than a priority. They cut their losses. Similarly, a new figure ascending to power in The Kremlin could easily conclude that Ukraine is an oversized, unnecessary weight on the Russian Federation and simply walk away. Withdrawing while they still hold ground would allow them to negotiate from a much stronger position. But make no mistake: Putin won't back down. Launching this war was his personal (and flawed) decision, and he will do whatever it takes to justify it historically, even if he has to rely on the manufactured excuses we see constantly in their narrative.

James Chavez91 said:What kind of "shoring up a position" are we talking about for a 70-year-old guy? Honestly, he should probably just put his teeth in a glass, hang out with the grandkids, maybe watch Spraic on TV in the evening, and—who knows—accidentally let one rip now and then...

I feel like anyone who can't even handle a little action without help should be banned from politics or any kind of public service.
The world would probably be a much better place if we just moved on from these ancient relics.

Once you hit that age, your perspective changes...

Carol Johnson21 said:The real issue here is that he can't just lean on his nuclear arsenal to secure his position. If he pulls the trigger on that first strike, his own people will likely stage a coup.
Besides, the second one isn't going to be Russian anyway.

They’re talking about shutting down the borders to Russia—if you fled, you fled. Meanwhile, over in Germany, they’re still holding rallies to show support for Mother Russia. Maybe it's time we look into mobilizing them instead.

You really think Germany is going to mobilize? 😁

rowdypilot53 said:Russ is in deep trouble... and that’s really all there is to say. This territory doesn't actually mean much to them; even if they hold onto it, they'll just be stuck in a frozen conflict under heavy sanctions. I suspect Putin will launch new offensives next year, provided he can manage it. It seems to be his only way to gain any leverage for negotiations.

Though, I wouldn't be surprised if things take an even sharper downward turn.

Putin has set himself on a one-way track—there is no turning back for him now. Even Putin himself couldn't politically survive an abrupt withdrawal from the invasion of Ukraine after everything that has happened. He’s going to see this through to the end as long as he's breathing. He might attempt to negotiate, but his word means nothing to the other side; everyone knows he’ll trample over any agreement whenever it suits his interests. The only real way for the Russian Federation to exit this mess is for someone at the top to fall from grace. Or perhaps a sudden, "accidental" shooting occurs—much like how Stalin personally dealt with his own wife back in the day. Such things happen in life, and perhaps fate might decide to play a little game and lend Russia a hand this time around.

gentlestag15 said:We all saw how much they "respect" self-determination during those two Chechen wars. Talk about hypocrites.
In other countries, people can actually decide their own fate, but apparently not in Russia.

View on twitter
They're busy filming and wearing their "Z" shirts while some guy is buried under rubble fighting for his life and nobody is lifting a finger to help him.

It seems only Russians have the right to self-determination if it means annexing more territory into the Russian Federation. Everything else is just a mess. 😁

James Phillips92 said:Yeah—Russia was selling us weapons, but so were the Ukrainians.

Precisely. Both sides—and plenty of others, through back channels or otherwise—were selling. Most of it was just old stock pulled from the former USSR arsenals, peddled to anyone with the cash, including us. Looking at the footage from this recent mobilization, it seems to me their warehouses are running dangerously thin. It’s as if someone intentionally obscured the true state of the armory reserves. Perhaps that explains why the logistics commander was suddenly relieved of duty (I believe he's the second one lately, though who can even keep track anymore...).

Lisa Patel4 said:I'm grateful for the horsemen. I know for a fact that Russia was supplying us with weapons while our own leaders were busy slapping on sanctions.

selling....

Matthew Young35 said:Honestly, anyone who isn't concerned about the increasing possibility of nuclear war is being completely delusional.

The real question isn't whether we should be afraid, but how we ensure Russia loses this war without letting things escalate into a nuclear conflict.

Do you honestly think fear acts as a preventative measure? As if being afraid will stop it from happening. Hardly.

The Russians need to face certain truths and acknowledge the reality they’re up against. Only then can they actually move forward.

Noah Martin2 said:I honestly didn't expect Putin to be this calculated—sending hundreds of thousands of untrained, ill-equipped soldiers straight into the meat grinder just to overwhelm Ukrainian logistics. It’s a "soft target" tactic this time, which feels pretty cowardly, I guess. He knows they'll likely surrender en masse, creating a massive headache for the Ukrainians who then have to figure out how to house and feed them all.

They don't need food. Based on what we've observed so far, all they need is enough vodka to stay content. They won't want to leave captivity as long as the booze keeps flowing. Once the war ends, just cut off the supply and send them home.

hollowdriver13 said:part 3 😬

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/st...04558835785729

Nothing a little grease and some rags can't fix ☕

plus a few more Spetsnaz mobilized squads

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/st...11622639276037

The reality? They were basically mobilized just to clean up and organize their reserve weaponry.

Just another group of Spetsnaz-style mobilized team members.

https://twitter.com/wartranslated/st...11622639276037

The man clearly prepared extensively for Ukraine, making sure to pack a jacket in perfectly appropriate colors...

electricstag9 said:Flags featuring portraits of Chechen leaders are being waved right in the middle of Moscow ☕—it’s nothing more than a staged performance where the regime shuttles buses full of people in just to manufacture support for the government. This is exactly what Putin has been doing for years, using the same old playbook that Maddox used back in the 90s in Mexico.

There is also a permanent Chechen presence in Moscow. Their specific role within the capital became painfully obvious following the assassination of the German
.

wearycanyon29 said:People are dying in droves over there. If the lives—or maybe even the freedom—of the main players are on the line, they'll definitely take the risk and go nuclear. At that point, who cares how China reacts? Blah blah blah...
They saw what happened to Gaddafi...

Regarding Gaddafi... it is easy to claim superiority by pointing to someone even worse. If that provides them comfort, fine.
However, it is common knowledge that Gaddafi maintained an operational nuclear arsenal and wasn't just busy sponsoring terrorism at Berlin discos or blowing up commercial airliners on scheduled routes.

Kate Cook27 said:It’s a perfect snapshot of what Russia looks like—even in Moscow. A total disappointment, both for the city and its people 👎.

Government officials protesting on orders from 'above.' You can see from an aerial view that this wasn't some spontaneous gathering; it was strictly orchestrated.

crimsonwolf26 said:There is some massive potential for recruitment here.
Instead of pulling from the Yakut, Circassian, Tatar, Dagestani, or Chuvash regions... you could find as many volunteers as you want right in the heart of Moscow and St. Petersburg.

High-quality material for the front. They should have been recruited at the protest immediately, though I fear half the federal bureaucracy might go missing by the following day...