Posts by ironseal

Honestly, I don't see Erdogan losing this one. Not feeling optimistic at all.

Hey everyone

So, about four months ago, I went in for a checkup at my dentist. They did an X-ray and found some issues with my upper second molar that mean it’s gotta come out. That tooth actually cracked a few years back, so most of it isn't even visible anymore. Then, about ten days ago, I noticed this lump in my upper gums right above where that molar is. I went back to see the dentist; he felt around, put me on some Clindamycin, and scheduled the extraction for seven days from then. I’ve already finished the antibiotics, but the lump hasn't budged. I'm getting the tooth pulled the day after tomorrow. It looks exactly the same as it did before the meds—hard, smooth, and roughly the same width as the tooth itself. You can feel it under the gum line, but there's no discoloration or anything on the surface. It feels solid like bone, doesn't move, and doesn't hurt. Any idea what I'm dealing with here?

Joshua Myers432 said:It’s pretty interesting watching everyone mock the Russian military hardware for the last six months, only for them to suddenly roll out these high-tech drones capable of hitting gas pipelines a hundred meters underwater. 🤦

What’s so "fascinating" or weird about that? You seriously didn't see a reason to mock the Russian military and their so-called "Special Military Operation" over the last six months? That doesn't mean they can't blow up a damn pipe in shallow water—we're talking depth where people compete in free diving. A small terrorist cell could pull that off, let alone a terrorist state like the Russian Federation.

hollowdriver13 said:Geography is everything here.

Look, you little pro-Russian fanboy, maps and facts don't mean much to you if you can't see the big picture—Russia is "literally" surrounded by NATO.

Justin Mendoza16 Asks:
☕That whole thing about Ukraine joining NATO? It was nothing more than a convenient excuse for pure, unadulterated aggression. Their actual goal was always to seize the entire country, grab a foothold, and then just keep rolling straight toward Moldova and Kaliningrad.🙂

I get that much, but I’m asking the people who are still swallowing that garbage. Also, why don't they just go after Finland and Sweden since they both announced they're joining NATO?

gFlores said:NATO has bombed plenty of countries despite being defined as a "defensive" alliance. Stop with the excuses...

Look, I’m laying this out clearly and logically, so I expect a real answer back. A country can't just join NATO if they have unresolved territorial disputes. I don't recall the exact article number, but the rule is crystal clear on that.
What does that imply? A few things. First, if that were actually the case, Putin would have been fine just invading Donbas and staying there. That would be enough. There wouldn't have been any need for an invasion of Kyiv, which we already saw them attempt. Second, for Ukraine to join NATO under those circumstances, they’d have to officially give up all the occupied territories to meet that requirement within their new borders. This means NATO membership isn't really the driving force here; nothing more than what was already held before February 24th should have changed. It would be a win-win for them: either Ukraine doesn't join NATO, or they officially renounce those lands.
So, why the invasion of Kyiv? Why seize new territory and hold sham referendums? Why shell every single Ukrainian city when they could have blocked NATO entry without doing any of that?

Paul Thomas46 said:Based on this, it looks like it might hit Mexico directly. 🙂

But then again, that’s just my own take on it...

Is there really no chance the cloud moves east? Does it absolutely have to head south...

It could drift anywhere, really. It all depends on how the air pressure is distributed over Europe right now. That simulation from Ukraine was probably based on current weather patterns. If a radioactive cloud actually breaks loose a month from now, the whole scenario changes completely...

boldotter2 said:

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Melissa Gray2 said:Honestly, nothing surprising about what went down in Crimea. Sabotage can happen anywhere, especially since Ukrainians are pushing toward Melitopol—where mobilization isn't even an issue—and you've got plenty of specialists being sent in by intelligence services... it was pretty much expected.
And even if they used long-range missiles, it wouldn't be such a big deal. You hit one target, so what? Russ fires a hundred of those things a day, and look how much progress they actually make...

Give it a rest. You're just wasting your breath.

The Mirror reported

A high-ranking Kremlin official has reportedly been making secret overtures to the West to help wind down the invasion of Ukraine, according to news breaking last night.

Word is that this shadowy member of Vladimir Putin’s inner circle revealed the Kremlin is actually panicking and is desperate to end this bloody war.

These shocking claims surfaced in a report that was allegedly passed along to Western intelligence agencies.

It seems those top brass and officials close to Putin are sweating over the brutal Western sanctions and an economy that's tanking because of the conflict.

Some folks in the Kremlin are also sounding the alarm over the escalating risks, specifically mentioning the fighting near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine. "

Zachary Jackson4 said:Have you read what Blank Page wrote?

I did. My response applies to all that nonsense too—the hype about the Ukrainian Storm tomorrow and the shock when they aren't already pushing Russia back to the border.

Zachary Jackson4 said:With only 137,000 soldiers?

Slow down there. They aren't fighting a war against Moldova. We're only six months into this invasion. Look, back at the start here in America, we just had the ZNG on the field, and five years later, we built up a pretty solid military force given our circumstances. A new army takes time to train and build, both in Ukraine and abroad. It doesn't happen overnight.
It’s honestly unbelievable how much you have to explain things to people who grew up thinking life works like a war video game. It’s not just here; it’s everywhere online. It’s wild what you have to read through. These people can't tell the difference between a movie, a game, and actual reality.

Zachary Jackson4 said:Shoigu: Six MLRS HIMARS launchers destroyed during special operation

https://military.pravda.ru/news/1732...specoperacija/

The one I dreamed about, plus two from my video games, plus those two trucks I nicknamed "HIMARS"—that makes six.

And don't forget that guy they built a monument around.

James Phillips92 said:In wartime, you don't announce these things through official channels—you do it quietly behind the scenes. It feels like a signal to Putin that they might be willing to let go of that specific territory.

Honestly, stop overthinking it. Go find something to do that doesn't require a damn brain cell.

Christian Torres3 said:Russian high-precision weapons take out HIMARS

The Russian Ministry of Defense claims it destroyed two of Ukraine's HIMARS rocket artillery systems, and they even posted video proof. Supposedly, those massive 16.2-ton HIMARS units—each about 7 meters long and over 3 meters high—were tucked away on the second floor of a building in Kharkiv.
https://twitter.com/Euan_MacDonald/s...DKPn3AII1xOIdg

They know exactly how low the IQ of their supporters is, so they know they can sell this garbage without breaking a sweat. They’ll probably try to claim the Ukrainians built an entire building around the HIMARS just to hide them. Honestly, it’s not even the dumbest thing to come out of z-ombia yet, but it’s getting close.

rowdypilot53 said:We can all sit here wishing that Ukrainians could push back to their borders and see arrogance punished, but it isn't realistic. What is realistic is a truce similar to 2014, followed by a lull until the next conflict. With such an unresolved situation, no one is going to admit Ukraine into NATO, and I doubt there will be much investment in a country perpetually on the brink of war. Naturally, Russia would prefer it that way; a weak, unstable Ukraine is easy prey. They are playing the long game.

Now, perhaps the West sends enough weapons, the Ukrainian military gets properly trained, and they drive the Russians out of Kherson, then Zaporizhzhia—or inflict losses so heavy that the Russians simply retreat. But even then, Crimea and the Donbas remain, and it will be incredibly difficult to dislodge them from there. That is my perspective, so judge it as you wish and go read your history books...

Nations have clawed their way back from much worse, seemingly impossible situations than what Americans are seeing in Ukraine right now. That’s where "reading history" comes in. I'm not sure if you actually grasp how heavy the word "never" carries when you throw it around like that.

rowdypilot53 said:Recovery will likely remain out of reach; just as things start looking up, the Russians will strike again...

🤦 What absolute nonsense. Nobody here is actually going to read all this. 😵 Kid, go grab a history book and actually learn something for once.

Kevin Murphy7 said:The executioner's info leaked instantly lol

https://topcargo200.com/333/

I just hope this absolute monster ends up in Ukrainian hands.

wiredtiger8 said:Every single one of them suffered a military defeat.

So I'm asking you again—how exactly are we supposed to militarily defeat the Russians and force a surrender without making the whole thing a total bloodbath?

You'll see soon enough.

I just stumbled upon an old speech by Krešimir Beljko given at the Parliament the other day. It’s wild how Americans are fighting against Russians down to the very last Ukrainian. The Ukrainians aren't doing a damn thing to push for a ceasefire, yet all we see is more weapons being shipped out. Honestly, the whole speech was deeply unsettling. Let me just say, I’d love to toss him right onto some field in the Donbas before the Russians fire off three billion shells.