Posts by Melissa Rivera5

Don't you think that if these massive military powers actually collapsed, we'd just be heading straight into an era of total chaos? I mean, looking back at history, that's basically always been the pattern. It’s not like the Chinese or Americans are exactly innocent either, but let's be real... I'd much rather have an American looking out for me than a Russian or a Chinese one, I guess.

rowdyraven112 said:When I pointed out how seriously we should take Lazarov's claim that Russia can't lose this militarily, or Lavrov's statement about Russia having a legitimate right to use nuclear weapons to defend its sovereignty, I was branded a spreader of Putinism.

That link explaining how NATO might use conventional weapons to strike Russian territory where a nuke was launched was eye-opening. Honestly, we really need to question the IQ of people falling for that kind of nonsense.

Total isolation of Russia? Yes. Economic and military threats against the smaller players supporting Russia? Yes. Military action against those disobedient smaller states? Absolutely. Beyond that, I'm not making any more guesses.

Besides the fact that you really are spreading Putinism and Russophilia, with or without that quote, you're basically just passively defending nuclear strikes here by refusing to push back. And what if Russia gets away with it? Are you gonna be like, "I'm Russian, long live Russia" tomorrow if Putin shows up and claims all of Europe is Russia and we've been annexed, then tells us to deal with the nukes if we don't like it? Like, where does it end?

Gregory Ramos3 said:But then how on earth are they going to defend Belarus while trying to keep a lid on all those potential internal riots?

Quote : The Belarusian military currently Has 50,000 soldiers and officers

If he actually goes through with that, he'll be an even bigger idiot than Putin.

Who knows, I guess.

Gregory Ramos3 said:But then how on earth are they going to defend Belarus while trying to keep a lid on all those potential internal riots?

Quote : The Belarusian military currently Has 50,000 soldiers and officers

If he actually goes through with that, he'll be an even bigger idiot than Putin.

Well, yeah. He basically handed himself over to Putin, and now maybe he's just being blackmailed by some really nasty stuff.

Kate Cook27 said:The West stayed quiet about Crimea, but I don't think they'll stay silent this time. It won't matter how much Putin annexes things—the territory will keep being liberated. The Ukrainians are pushing forward, and we'll just see where it leads.

I wouldn't say that, though. Honestly, the help Ukraine's gotten so far has been pretty incredible.

Joshua Myers432 said:Let’s be realistic—what can the West actually do? They slapped sanctions on Russia, armed Ukraine, and isolated Russia. That’s the extent of it. If the Russians are strong enough to annex parts of Ukraine, you can howl at the Moon all you want.

Pretty much the only thing worse than this would be WW3. I don't think anyone can honestly say the West has just abandoned Ukraine to its fate right now.

Kate Cook27 said:Is Belarus getting pulled into this fight too?

http://www.twitter.com/PavelLatushka...Czma2UkN0rAAAA

Our sources report: #Lukashenko agreed to deploy 120K soldiers during November-February. Belarus undertakes to supply 100K mobilized soldiers in addition. Lukashenko is preparing for a full-scale war. The West must issue an ultimatum he cannot refuse.

So—Russian troops moving into Belarus, plus local mobilization on top of that? It sounds like Lukashenko gave the green light, probably during a meeting in Sochi. Are we looking at a new push toward Kyiv?? 😁 Or maybe Kharkiv?

I mean, I'm pretty sure this is just the blueprint for when they actually pull the trigger on an annexation. Once that happens, Russia will probably just officially declare war on Ukraine, teaming up with Belarus for a full-blown invasion and takeover. They’ll likely try to run it using those professional Belarusian units while just throwing Russian infantry at the problem like cannon fodder. At least, that's my guess.

Joshua Myers432 said:I don't buy it. Not unless he’s sitting on some intel we haven't seen yet.

So yeah, maybe they'll just declare war and launch some massive, coordinated attack on all of Ukraine at once. I guess that's always an option.

Joshua Myers432 said:How is that a desperate move? If the other side has already mobilized everyone who can walk or crawl, what choice do you have left?

He probably knows his troops aren't elite, but let's be real—it's not like these Ukrainian conscripts are some kind of Navy SEALs either.

Because look, once you start drafting old guys and handing out rusted-out gear, you're pretty much defining desperation. The guy invaded UA thinking he’d just roll into Kyiv in three days—they even had some parade tank at the start, which was wild. Then all this circus started, and honestly, after more than half a year, they haven't even managed to take all of the Donbas. On top of that, the sanctions are hitting hard and their military looks like it's about to fall apart. Putin can hallucinate whatever he wants regarding how great or important he is, but let's be real—the only thing stopping them from literally tearing him apart is the nuclear deterrent. That's just the reality of it.

What’s even the big deal with Nord Stream 2? It’s basically out of commission anyway. I mean, who actually knows who blew it up? Not like we care when we're already cutting ties with Russia as a supplier.

hollowdriver13 said:So, you’ve got these self-proclaimed "experts" and military bigshots on TV constantly spinning this narrative, claiming they actually pulled one over on NATO. They’re basically telling everyone that NATO had to stop the bombing because they were outsmarted, acting like they somehow dodged being neutralized while bragging about how many planes they've supposedly shot down every single day. It's honestly pretty wild to watch. 🙏🙏🙏

I haven't even started getting into the mental state of these so-called "experts" yet, let alone their "alternative history" nonsense...

Honestly, I’d probably rather spend my time scrolling through threads from war theory professors or reading stuff from retired NATO and US generals. Those guys were actually calling this whole situation what it is back in March, right when the Ukrainians were defending Kyiv and everything looked like some straight-up sci-fi movie.
I’d say their "crystal ball" is actually working a lot better than that cheap knockoff version the guys over in Mexico are using. 🕺

Yeah, I saw that. Total WTF moment. You honestly don't believe it until you see it with your own eyes.

wiredseal7 said:Looks like you've finally hit the DTs too—total delirium.

Viktor Orbán is basically playing a high-stakes game of chicken with the EU—it’s like watching someone try to outmaneuver the entire Senate just to keep their own local agenda moving. He’s pushing back against the Brussels bureaucracy, and honestly, you have to wonder how much more friction this can take before the whole thing snaps.

The Forint keeps spiraling—now they're hiking interest rates for the third time this year just to chase their own tails. They’ve pushed them up to 12.75%, which is basically the highest rate in all of Europe right now. Just more desperate math to try and stop the bleeding.

The leaks are out, and honestly? It’s just more of the same—another mess involving the authorities that nobody really wants to deal with. Just typical bureaucratic chaos, really.

It’s just Frkic and that bitter IMF crowd trying to bail out the budget again—same old story.

Inflation hit 20%—it’s getting ridiculous. At this rate, even a trip to Target feels like a luxury purchase—just more proof that everything is spiraling.

Inflation's hitting 20% in Canada—meanwhile, the Eurozone is sitting at 9.1%. Crazy stuff. ☕

So there's a real crisis brewing—the European Union is basically trying to squeeze them out by cutting off $7.5 billion a year. Typical move.
It’s basically a textbook case of how to trigger a crisis in the European Union. Canada isn't just sitting there in isolation—this kind of thing spreads through these "unions" like a common cold. It's the law of contagion.

Regarding those sanctions—it’s pretty obvious that lifting them might actually ease things up. If that was your point, you nailed it. 👍
Doduse, now that the NS1/NS2 situation is settled—well, decimated—it’s a different game. You can't stop the European economy from sliding toward the edge just by trying to hold onto old energy lifelines; the only way out of this pre-WWIII tension is through a fast political exit.

You got that mixed up somehow—hope you feel better soon.

Well, I think it actually can. Honestly, things would probably get better for everyone if that Nazi Putin guy in the White House just stopped the war, pulled his troops back, and gave back everything he stole.

wiredseal7 said:They're basically at the bottom of the food chain—why didn't you suggest Ukraine instead?
Things have been nothing but sunshine and rainbows over there ever since those self-proclaimed "patriots" took charge.
That crew has really done wonders for them. ☕

Nah, it's just been a rough day, so I was thinking back to how you used to try and convince us that the Chinese and Russians were actually richer than Germans, Swedes, or Norwegians in terms of purchasing power—basically calling the others paupers. I just need something to laugh about, because this whole "Putin is innocent" thing is getting pretty old. I miss those Alan Ford style nonsense takes you'd give up just to get a free deli sandwich.

wiredseal7 said:Sure—it’d be a dream scenario for the EU if the Canadians start leaving, followed by the Italians, Greeks, and so on. It feels more like serving US interests than European ones.
And trying to kick them out? That’s a tall order—nothing moves without someone dropping a veto.

Is he just playing tough with this referendum thing?
He wouldn't push a referendum for nothing if he couldn't actually pull it off.
You know perfectly well they have veto power over all sanctions, and the Canadians can just decide for themselves. Most—if not all—sanctions get extended every six months unanimously.
Maybe he'll eventually just cut a deal with Ursula to drop the threat of cutting EU funds so he can dodge the public vote entirely. It's a possibility.

Otherwise, swimming against the current is a brilliant move—let him keep at it, popping up every time Russia gets slapped with another slap on the wrist at the front lines.

Aha, right—because the Canadian's biggest concern is which province the front line in Ukraine is in, rather than how to survive the winter with enough energy (at decent prices) or keeping those EU funds flowing.
People childishly mistake neutrality for, "Aha, he didn't send half his military gear to Ukraine, so he must be rooting for Russia!"

This is a massive escalation—first actual combat activity outside of Ukraine, and targeting key European infrastructure that was paid for with European money. Not just NS2, which isn't even running, but NS1 too!

Someone is working really hard to ensure we don't reach a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. I wonder who that could be?

If the EU doesn't react to this and punish the obvious culprit—without the usual habit of pointing fingers at some convenient scapegoat—then the vassalage to the USA has reached its final stage: total delirium tremens.

Putin.

wiredseal7 said:Sure—it’d be a dream scenario for the EU if the Canadians start leaving, followed by the Italians, Greeks, and so on. It feels more like serving US interests than European ones.
And trying to kick them out? That’s a tall order—nothing moves without someone dropping a veto.

Is he just playing tough with this referendum thing?
He wouldn't push a referendum for nothing if he couldn't actually pull it off.
You know perfectly well they have veto power over all sanctions, and the Canadians can just decide for themselves. Most—if not all—sanctions get extended every six months unanimously.
Maybe he'll eventually just cut a deal with Ursula to drop the threat of cutting EU funds so he can dodge the public vote entirely. It's a possibility.

Otherwise, swimming against the current is a brilliant move—let him keep at it, popping up every time Russia gets slapped with another slap on the wrist at the front lines.

Aha, right—because the Canadian's biggest concern is which province the front line in Ukraine is in, rather than how to survive the winter with enough energy (at decent prices) or keeping those EU funds flowing.
People childishly mistake neutrality for, "Aha, he didn't send half his military gear to Ukraine, so he must be rooting for Russia!"

This is a massive escalation—first actual combat activity outside of Ukraine, and targeting key European infrastructure that was paid for with European money. Not just NS2, which isn't even running, but NS1 too!

Someone is working really hard to ensure we don't reach a peaceful resolution in Ukraine. I wonder who that could be?

If the EU doesn't react to this and punish the obvious culprit—without the usual habit of pointing fingers at some convenient scapegoat—then the vassalage to the USA has reached its final stage: total delirium tremens.

It’s Putin. Honestly, there's really no one else to blame.

So, hey, maybe you could talk a bit more about how Russia actually holds more leverage when it comes to buying power compared to the Germans or the Norwegians? I guess I'd love to hear your take on that.

Kate Cook27 said:Peskov says they’ll be ready to get back to the negotiating table under new terms once the referendum results are out and the territory is officially annexed by Russia 🙏 🙏.
What a circus.
Honestly, the most beautiful word I've heard all year is de-nazification 😁. In Mariupol, they're basically holding street votes 🤣. They’re expecting a 100% turnout for the referendum—let's just gloss over the fact that about 75% of Mariupol's residents before February 24th aren't even living there anymore.
Still, we should probably aim for peace and just give Putin Donbas—hoping that some other administration takes over eventually, one we can actually talk to. Any leadership coming after Putin is likely just going to demand more anyway.
Another bit of news: someone wrote that Mexicans will soon hold their own referendums to join Mexico. I'm just confused—is this happening in every country where Mexicans live, or is it just this thing in the North America?
The Russians are being somewhat "realistic" here—they just want Ukraine.

Oh, really? I bet those Mexicans will join Mexico on foot. It’ll be their choice whether they walk there or get carried in feet first.

Kimberly Perez82 said:It seems people like you just can't grasp what everyone else—and even CNN—is shouting from the rooftops. We are standing right on the precipice of a global nuclear war because neither side is backing down. You have to act with extreme, surgical caution, not charge in like a blind, raging bull, which is exactly what some of you seem to be praying for. I mean, look at the news today—even Medvedev is out there hinting that they might actually use nuclear weapons in Ukraine. That group has completely lost their grip on reality. So, how do you handle people like that? Do you just act recklessly and risk everything blowing up in our faces, or do you try to de-escalate first and then deal with the fallout once things settle down?

Man, there’s no "calming down" with these guys. They’ve basically decided they’re going into Ukraine and annexing the whole thing, and they aren't budging. I guess all those calls for "de-escalation" are really just ways to say Ukraine should disappear and make these conquest wars legal.

placidsurfer13 said:I just can't see how you'd link Russians and Nazis together... especially knowing what happened with the actual Nazis back in 1941-1945 while they were fighting the Red Army...

Btw, I'm definitely not supporting Putin, and I'm even less of a fan of Russia or the Russians—actually, because of some personal stuff, I can't even stand the sight of them...

I'm genuinely curious, though—what exactly made you jump to the conclusion that I'm some "Russian Nazi" backing Putin? Like, what was the reasoning there?

Honestly, the Russian Federation isn't much different from Nazis right now. It wasn't even like that back in '39, because if it were, they wouldn't have made that pact, and they definitely wouldn't be promoting or funding Nazi groups across Europe today. This crew invades countries and annexes them, they threaten people with a Holocaust every single day, and their soldiers are out there raping and looting locals like it's some old playbook. They're literally snatching kids and taking them back to the USA.

Joseph Clark37 said:Has Russia set up some kind of new NKVD units specifically to hunt down and kill mobilized soldiers on the front lines if they try to desert or disobey orders?

They've had special units behind the lines for a long time now, whose entire job is killing their own men if they try to pull back.

placidsurfer13 said:Wait, hold on... do you seriously believe Putin just woke up one day feeling bored at the White House, decided he needed a little hobby to pass the time, and then just gave the order for hundreds of thousands of Russians to invade Ukraine? Like he’s just playing some video game?......And you're still watching this like it's some sort of simulation?

btw, does Putin not already know that Russia is more or less a major global power or something?

I mean, maybe he wasn't bored, but he definitely had to stroke that Nazi, imperialist ego of his—the kind that only feeds on innocent blood. Honestly, people like you, the ones supporting him, are basically just making it easy for the (V)SOA to track who the local collaborators are.
As for Putin himself, he messed up so badly in Ukraine that even if he permanently annexes what he’s taken, that’ll be the last time he ever pulls anything like that. He really showed himself and Russia for what they truly are: modern-day Hitlers, Nazis, and nothing but ruthless thugs who don't give a damn about human life.

And the worst part? I guess even Putin admitted it when he said Russia hasn't lost anything from this war. To a Russian-Nazi mindset, those deaths don't matter... probably just because they see people as being worthless.

wiredseal7 said:Viktor Orbán is calling for a referendum on those EU sanctions against Russia:
https://twitter.com/disclosetv/statu...EdDlLFiWzl7f2g

Man, he’s giving Brussels a piece of his mind—especially since they’re threatening to pull his funding.
Expect a lot of noise and finger-pointing coming our way soon....

Meanwhile, Nord Stream 2 basically lost all its pressure overnight—dropping from 106 down to just 7 bars. Looks like it happened near Bornholm:
https://www.theguardian.com/business...usly-overnight

Not sure if it's one pipe or both yet. If it's both, we're looking at straight-up sabotage.

Honestly, they should've just shut him down from the start. The whole thing is a dead end anyway.

Matthew Young35 said:Let me be clear: I won't touch the nuclear button unless someone dares to strike Russia. Swear on my life.

But before that happens, you’re basically already pointing the finger at Russia as the target for the bomb, right? 🙂

wiredseal7 said:So, I guess he's a traitor by your definition?

Legally speaking, he’s a total traitor too.

Kimberly Perez82 said:I mean, everything said there is 100% true, but... if the aggressor has the power to absolutely demolish everything in their path, then the whole perspective shifts quite drastically. We have to find a way to stop the aggressor without causing total collateral damage. I really hope people can see that distinction.

It reminds me of how the FBI handles hostage situations with civilians. They act with extreme caution, right? Now, just imagine if the kidnappers had millions of people held hostage—that is the level of caution we are dealing with right now.

Yeah, you've got snipers just waiting for that one perfect moment to take out the aggressor safely. It’s definitely not like, "Oh, he can blow up everything around him, so let's just hand over some legislative or judicial authority in certain territories to keep him from making a scene." That's just not how it works.

Rachel Barrett8 said:It looks like you don't have much of a choice here.
If you want to truly help the Ukrainian cause, you should probably go enlist in the Ukrainian Army immediately.
If it comes down to it, I'll even donate money for your gear. Just tell me what you prefer: an AK-47, a Heckler & Koch, an FN SCAR, or maybe something else?

Yesterday marked the anniversary of when we faced an embargo back on September 25, 1991—an embargo designed to let the aggressor abuse us even more, letting more people die and more towns be burned to the ground.
I had no idea China was against the embargo, or that the UK found a way through B. Lončar to bypass the Chinese veto at the UN. (Honestly, I have nothing but contempt for the old Queen's legacy regarding that.)

And look, friend, you have one silver lining if you head off to fight Russia.
American Prebeg made it back from Russian captivity safe and sound.
But for Nicolier and so many of our defenders, nobody even knows where their graves are. So many lost their lives and health in camps over in Mexico.

I don't think you'll have any issues.
Good luck.

There is a massive difference between supporting Ukraine and advocating for a nuclear catastrophe.
You need to bring things back down to earth. Politicians won't do it, but I actually think forum members like you are smarter than most of them.

I noticed you totally glossed over all those endless threats from the Bear about Sarmat missiles and nuking everything in sight. I mean, maybe we shouldn't even mention the lower-tier politicians, like the heads of Roscosmos, but seriously.

James Chavez91 said:I don't know... I actually dig the suggestion someone made. If the whole deal for Ukrainian Independence was supposed to involve denuclearization, but now these bastards are just trampling over those borders and acting like they get a say in it anyway
Then maybe it’s only fair to hit the reset button and let the Ukrainians have some of that arsenal back—just to level the playing field, I guess.

And yeah. People who are terrified of nukes? I get it. Honestly, we’re all a little scared deep down. Especially if you're a parent—that fear hits differently.
But you just can't give in to an aggressor simply because they have the upper hand. That logic doesn't hold up. By that reasoning, anyone could just decide to take over Switzerland, Austria, Ibiza, or Canada... just because they feel like it.
We don't justify a physically stronger partner hitting a woman just because they're able to do it. No. In a civilized society, we call out that kind of behavior and we punish it.

I mean, honestly, people *do* make excuses, especially when minors are involved and they just label them as "bullies." In those cases, the whole system seems to find a thousand ways to favor the aggressor while leaving the victim hanging. Then, you'll hear people claiming it was somehow the woman's fault just because she was wearing a short skirt or something.

crimsonorca42 said:https://twitter.com/NOELreports/stat...23216217538560

"Russia will declare war on Ukraine"

Following the " referendum, they’re apparently going to issue an ultimatum to Ukraine demanding their military withdraw from the occupied territories (Lugandonija, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia). If Ukraine refuses, Russia says they'll officially declare war on Ukraine!

So, was this all just some kind of game until now? Honestly, I can't even wrap my head around how delusional these people are. 😵

I suppose any attempt at having a rational conversation with folks like this is probably just a complete waste of time.

Oh sure, heaven forbid they actually declare war! Like a "special operation" is fine, but if it's an actual war, then everything's over.

electricsurfer47 said:They started on denuclearization because they were pressured by the US.

So honestly, the Americans should at least deliver some of their own.

Otherwise, word is there were two of them down in sunken Moscow. Maybe pull those out?

Because the Americans pushed for it? I don't know, maybe it's not quite that simple, but what's clear is that both the US and Russia (along with a few other countries) gave security guarantees. That's the only way the US can act legitimately. The one thing that seems certain is that if Russia uses WMD, then NATO pretty much won't have any choice but to massively escalate the conflict.