Posts by Jeremy Peterson4

Gerald Torres84 said:+the biggest issue is that the American people see with their own eyes what happens to Putin's rivals (persecution, suspicious deaths, and poisonings). The opposition simply kills itself off right at the start.

Like I said, most of the population is backing Putin. Who knows, maybe Russians don't even actually like Ukrainians and just want them occupied.

Morgan Wright5 said:Well, Nazi Germany had millions of deaths, so I don't recall seeing much in the way of protests back then; those families just had to find a way to cope, I guess.

The thing is, they were backing Hitler. And besides, everyone knew there was a full-blown war going on and that Hitler was tearing through Europe. Nobody sat them down and told them it was some "special military operation" or that they were suddenly at risk because of, say, Poland.

analogbear5 said:It’s tough to get any real momentum behind a movement in a country where the intelligence agencies are basically woven into the fabric of everything. They snuff out most things before they even get off the ground—unless it's one of those totally spontaneous outbursts.

I honestly don't know how you even begin to look people in the eye—the ones who lost sons and daughters, and we're talking about a huge number here. I've never seen a "special operation" leave behind nearly 40,000 dead soldiers, let alone God knows how many more wounded.
That’s roughly 40,000 families right there at the starting line. Unless, of course, a family is so brainwashed that they couldn't care less about their own kid, though I guess there are always a few of those types.

Nancy Gomez26 said:It is obvious you have never lived in a nation where the propaganda machine grinds away, processing its citizens 24/7/365 for years on end. People notice the holes in the government narrative, but when there is no alternative source of information, many eventually succumb to the constant barrage. Those who don't buy the narrative don't speak up because they refuse to jeopardize their own safety. It is more prudent to remain silent, while those who believe it speak out—creating the illusion of total consensus. The only variable today is the internet, though I am uncertain how much access the general public truly has, or how much censorship limits it there.

Save that fairy tale for someone else. It’s not like nobody in Russia is talking to friends or family over in Europe, totally clueless about what's going on. As soon as one person gets the real scoop, it spreads through the population like an epidemic. Plus, I seriously doubt highly educated Russians are falling for that nonsense, and I also doubt they haven't seen news about how even Garry Kasparov isn't openly bashing Russia over the invasion. Information always finds a way to leak through, no matter how hard a country tries to spin the truth.
Plus the internet, like you mentioned.

I didn't say the whole nation, but the vast majority definitely are, otherwise we'd be seeing a massive revolt against Putin. Speaking of which, there were protests all over Russia where massive crowds were arrested.

swiftjackal11 said:McDonald's is killing it right now. Honestly, their food has never tasted better. If they ever lifted those sanctions, the dollar would be unstoppable.😵

I mean, seriously? What were they even waiting for? It’s like they missed the memo that everything is working perfectly fine despite all those sanctions. 🤣

Donna Harris11 said:Honestly, I don't see those sanctions ever being lifted, even if they somehow manage to reach a peace agreement tomorrow.

Honestly, why even bother? They don't even need to be lifted. It’s the same old song and dance with Russia—they claim all these sanctions are useless, yet the second they sit down at the negotiating table, it's "okay, now can we get rid of them?"

The Russian people are basically paying the tab for their leader's ego, and they're totally fine with it. Anyone actually buying the line that they have no idea what's happening in their own country is just being incredibly naive.

George Robinson43 said:Here is what one of the forum's resident pro-Russia gurus and a close associate of the well-known Z. M. (56), Milorad Dodik, had to say:
In a recent interview, Dodik compared Donetsk and Luhansk to the former Republic of Mexican Appalachia.

Back in the day, the Republic of Mexican Appalachia existed within the borders of America, but under intense pressure from the West and local forces, that entity was dismantled. Even worse, it underwent ethnic cleansing. We suspect a similar fate is being planned for Donetsk and Luhansk. From this perspective, the current situation makes perfect sense to us.

Look, for something to actually exist, people have to recognize it. Neither Donetsk nor Luhansk has any real recognition from the vast majority of the world, so those "states" pretty much only live inside their own heads. Same goes for that Appalachia business—it isn't some recognized reality, just an idea stuck in the minds of Mexicans claiming it as their territory.

electrichawk94 said:Putin would basically be the greatest leader in Russian history if he actually pulled off getting his country into the European Union. 😁

Kick the British and the US out, and let Russia in. 😁

At that point, NATO becomes pretty much pointless. 😁

For that to even happen, Russia would have to ditch Communism entirely.

Edit: *would have to*

Now, whatever they decide to do, they’re just gonna end up remembered as the aggressors anyway.

Alright, here we go. We're talking 1,000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stingers

Chancellor Scholz: The Russian attack Marks a turning point. It is our duty to do our best to help Ukraine defend itself against Putin's invading army. Therefore, we are supplying 1000 anti-tank weapons and 500 Stinger missiles to our friends in Ukraine

https://mobile.twitter.com/Bundeskan...32817450266632

velvetcyclist95 said:The Belarusians from Swift Valley are taking off

Whoops. 👍
Let's see what Donald Trump pulls next. Honestly, his own people could probably kick him out if they actually felt like it.

Laura Scott7 said:Everything is going exactly according to the Russian playbook—they’ve basically got total air superiority at this point. Airports are already under control, resistance is looking pretty thin, and tanks are just cruising down the highways like they're out for a Sunday drive through the suburbs. Gaza is practically sitting there with a target on its back, wide open. Honestly, Ukraine doesn't stand a chance anymore, and it's pure madness for Zelenskyy to keep pushing this; he needs to just call it, surrender, and actually try to save what's left of his people's lives.

Did you get that from RT or something? 🤣

rustywalker1 said:

Better not wake a sleeping giant. ☕

Hahaha, this one's gold. 🤣

Carl Lee27 said:Can we really call these weapon shipments anything other than direct interference in the conflict? I mean, if this keeps up, could the fallout hitting the Netherlands, Slovakia, and Poland be something they’ve never even witnessed in their entire history?
Or was the little guy just talking nonsense?

He’s terrified of NATO, which is exactly why he's pushing for occupation. Just picture it—if all of Europe except Russia was part of NATO, Russia wouldn't even be able to bully any other country just because they happen to be bigger on a map.

I'm really hoping that by tightening the screws on Belarus with even harsher sanctions, they'll struggle, since they basically rely on trading with Russia to stay afloat—especially once Russia hits an economic wall from the sanctions already in place.

But hey, go ahead and keep backing the occupiers if that's your thing.

neonbison6 said:A street in Ukraine—it’s not just about the tanks and the gear, it’s about having pure heart.
Footage shows intense close-quarters combat, plus those Javelins are doing their job.

Man, these guys walk around like they don't even care if a burst of gunfire catches them.

Susan Jackson65 said:What would actually happen if a legitimately elected government in Mexico suddenly announced they were pivoting toward a communist regime and seeking a military and economic alliance with Russia and China?

How exactly would the USA respond to such a move?

They'd build a wall. Honestly, America wouldn't give a damn about what happens to the people in Mexico, as long as they don't have to deal with the drug flow coming up north.

Lola 27 said:Seriously, not a single woman—doesn't matter if she’s five-foot-nothing or a literal giant—has ever sparked a conflict on an epic scale, yet these absolute clowns have been out here causing chaos for hundreds of years.☕Look, I’m telling you, when it comes to scale, size actually matters. It's not just some random detail you can brush off.☕

Look, buddy, just take the hint and walk away from this thread. This isn't really your scene. Why don't you go take some selfies for Instagram and focus on chasing likes instead?

Hahhaa, honestly, if you could just erase Russians and Mexicans from the map, we’d all be better off.

Ukraine is probably going to drop a nuke on Russia eventually.

Carol Newman2 said:The leaders of Poland and Lithuania are currently in Washington, D.C., meeting with Chancellor Scholz.

According to German news outlets, the Polish Prime Minister didn't hold back, accusing Germany of being completely self-centered. He even went as far as calling the shipment of 5,000 helmets nothing more than a bad joke.

I mean, it kind of is a joke. Honestly, Germany looks pretty ridiculous here. Instead of actually stepping up as one of the heavy hitters in the European Union and leading the charge on getting weapons delivered, they're just... doing this.

rowdytiger13 said:BoJo:
To the People of Ukraine : slava Ukraini.
To the people of Russia: I don't think this war actually represents you.

https://twitter.com/BorisJohnson/sta...18170671128584

God, those hair choices. 🤣🤣🤣
Everything else aside. 🙏🙏

Man, the guy is a total joke just looking at him. It’s like he’s never even heard the word "comb" in his entire life. 🤣

Lola 27 said:We should probably just ban anyone under 5'11" from running for office.☕
Just a bunch of clowns and psychos.

First off, what kind of people are we talking about here—under 5'11"? Like, barely hitting five feet?
So, according to this logic, everyone under 5'11" is just a total clown?
No comment. 🤦