Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
The only people constantly whining about this are those notorious Russophiles and Putin-worshippers and their whole crowd. Honestly, I haven’t met a single sane person who supports sanctions but then starts bellyaching about Russian aggression or some potential gas shortage. That’s just not how it works. The fact that you and people like you are trying so hard to spin this nonsense as the "absolute truth" is a whole different ballgame. Look, people are worried—that’s totally normal—but nobody is actually crying about it. There's a massive difference between being concerned and throwing a temper tantrum.
Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
It looks like nearly 80% of people across the European Union are backing those sanctions against Russia. You’ve got plenty of polls out there if you actually want to look—though I'm sure anyone with an opinion would just dismiss all that as nothing more than Western propaganda, right? 😁 )
Yeah, look, a massive chunk of people across the European Union are totally on board with the sanctions. Honestly, it feels like there’s hardly a single country left where there isn't an overwhelming majority in favor of them—well, maybe excluding Canada, but even then, that's about it.
Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
Look, nobody is 100% certain about anything—that’s just how life works—but I still have to ask: is that really a valid excuse for not slapping sanctions on Russia? You seem to be dodging this question every single time it comes up.
Look, you clearly haven't got a clue what’s actually going to hit people's wallets or by how much. You’re throwing numbers around like they mean something—what, are we talking a 10% drop? 15%? Do you even realize what those figures would actually do to the standard of living for an average citizen here in the States? I’d bet anything you were one of those loudmouths claiming nobody would travel because gas prices were too high. And then what happened? Every major airport from JFK to LAX was absolutely slammed with travelers. And I’m not even talking about some wealthy elites flying private; I'm talking about regular, everyday Americans hitting the road. So, how do you explain that? Seriously, how does that work?
Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
Oh, really? And when exactly did this shift from "smart people" to "idiots" happen? Yesterday? Last week? February 24, 2022? A few years ago? When precisely? From where I'm sitting, the standard of living in the US is only going up... so I'm asking you—when did this magic change occur? Do you have a specific year or an actual idea, or are you just typing nonsense to hear yourself speak?
"on a leash held by big corporations"?🤣 — honestly, the fact that you can even phrase something like that is enough proof that you haven't the slightest clue what you're talking about.
Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
Is that so? For someone who "couldn't care less," you sure seem ready to use labels like "thieving fascist scum of the Russian regime." But hey, you're more than happy to take a dump on the West... interesting, isn't it? 😁
And how does it "not affect you," genius, when the sanctions and everything happening right now are the direct result of the megalomania, stupidity, and aggression of little Vladimir and his inhuman clique? Oh wait... I forgot, it's always the West's fault, the EU's fault, the USA's fault... because we "poked the bear" or some other infantile bullshit...
You sit here claiming Russia "doesn't affect you," yet you're whining about the sanctions that were slapped on specifically because of that very same Russia..🤣..it's classic mental gymnastics and the typical paradox of a Putinophile who hates the West...
Paul Kern12 said:All five, I suppose, though one should probably avoid complaining later when people start asking, "Well, now that Russia has cut the gas, what do we do?"
Who exactly constitutes this "massive number of people," and in which countries? I wonder where this was measured, or what kind of sample size was used?
Are you entirely certain that such a downturn would only last a year or two? And just how significant would this "certain economic downturn" actually be? Perhaps a smaller group of people won't feel the impact too acutely—including those in power—but what about the general population?
The European Union became a premier place to live because, until recently, it was guided by somewhat capable individuals, but the current leadership will likely ruin it very quickly.
In the past, Europe was guided by people who worked toward the prosperity of their citizens, whereas now, the mantle has been passed to various Greens, politicians of all stripes whose primary drivers are diverse ideologies, and essentially subservient figures who follow the whims of major capital and represent non-European interests.
Frankly, I couldn't care less about how people live in Russia, how they manage their own resources, or just how much "talent" they display. That is their own issue; it doesn't affect me, nor is it my concern.
It’s somewhat like when a group of kids heads out to play soccer, but they won't let the kid who actually has the ball participate, all while telling him that one of them will surely buy a ball in a few years. And then, they act surprised when he refuses to let them play with his ball right now.
To put it more simply, they really should have acquired their own ball first before trying to shut him out. But instead, they're standing there acting completely bewildered as to why he won't share the ball so they can play.
Like I said, nobody is "surprised," except for the hardcore Putinophiles and people like that. Politicians have communicated their plans to US citizens extremely clearly, and the repercussions and consequences of the decision to impose sanctions have been explained over and over again. So the only ones acting "surprised" are the malicious Putinophiles trying to manufacture their own reality, or just total morons...
Once again, I'm asking you—what would you have done after the Russian invasion? Not imposed sanctions? Just let Ukraine go down the drain? Supported Russia? What exactly?