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Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Roger Fowler said:It just makes zero sense. Ukraine lives right next door to neighbors who are part of the European Union, where the standard of living has skyrocketed. And Ukrainians want to move forward. They're done being treated like some impoverished Russian province. If Russians actually want to compete with the West, they should leave the vodka alone until Friday night, clean up that disgusting corruption, learn to be tolerant instead of oppressive, and actually develop a work ethic to match Western standards. They have all the natural resources required to do it. Once they do, other countries will be rushing toward them, not running away like they're the plague. Just stop and think about it. Why is it that despite having all those resources, Russia is struggling at the bottom? They should be sending people from Norway or Sweden out to buy snacks at the corner store, with those countries coming to Russia looking for jobs and opening businesses.
Because they're a mess. Drunk, lazy, broke, and corrupt bullies stuck in the past evolutionarily speaking. Everyone runs from people like that. The USA doesn't need to spark any revolutions here; in the 21st century, with the internet, people simply don't want to be part of a backward society anymore. That’s the bitter truth about Russia, kid, not this nonsense you're spewing.

Just more Western propaganda.
Russia is actually the Russian Federation—a massive country with countless cultures, ethnicities, and religions. It's impossible to generalize them.
From Washington, D.C. to Moscow, it's like 1865 miles, and from one end of Russia to the other, you've got 3729 miles.

Anyway, look, modern slavery explains everything you're talking about perfectly.
Take some time for yourself, kind of like when you take that red pill in the Matrix to see the real world.
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Ukraine doesn't have even a shred of systemic similarity to Nazism. On the other hand, you have Russia, which is entirely fascist—using the broad definition that includes Nazism. So, really, there’s no point in even talking about "flirting" with those ideologies.


Are you actually this dense, or are you just getting paid to peddle the absolute worst propaganda on the planet?
If I can offer you one piece of advice for your own sake: stop claiming you're looking at things from both sides. You talk about scouring literature and hunting down sources from opposing viewpoints just to reach your own conclusions, but let's be real. Is that actually happening? Or are you just telling people what they want to hear?

Look, you’ve got it all wrong. People love to throw the "dictator" label around, but Putin isn't some one-man show. He’s more like the steady hand balancing the scales between the old USSR era and the modern Russian state. He doesn't just steamroll through decisions; he actually listens to his advisors and weighs different perspectives before pulling the trigger. And honestly? This idea that he’s just some absolute monarch acting on whim is your biggest mistake. You seem to think because he shows up for photos and signs decrees, he’s operating like those hereditary monarchs the Americans and the British try to set up overseas. That’s a complete delusion.

Another thing—you’re constantly spinning Russia in 2023 as if we're still living in the USSR or some era even further back.
It’s not even up for debate. We all know the history. We know who committed genocide against Native Americans, who dropped those nuclear bombs, and who decided to go rogue with unauthorized bombings. It’s all right there.
There isn't a more repressive country on the planet than the USA, yet here you are, still trolling about things you clearly don't understand.

Listen, kid, Wagner was around long before Blackwater ever existed. You really think that's how it works? It’s almost funny. The Russians are out there taking lessons from the most democratic nation on Earth—from the most merciful country on the planet, the ultimate champions of democracy. Isn't that just precious?
You aren't exactly a free thinker if you’re just parroting Western propaganda on this forum. Look at Canada—they actually have the backbone to protect their own people and their country instead of sacrificing everything just to serve the interests of the USA.
Do you really think countries like Mexico, Germany, or even smaller players could pull something like that off? Not a chance. They’re basically vassal states. Once the Federal Reserve decides to turn off the tap on their credit lines, it's game over. Those politicians wouldn't stand a shot; the Fed would just squeeze them until they've caused total chaos and collapsed the economy, effectively clearing the way to oust them. That’s what real freedom looks like. Russia doesn't play those games—that's how America handles things.

Russian policy is fundamentally driven by conquest and Nazi-style expansionism. It’s almost funny, isn't it? They have the audacity to point fingers and accuse everyone else of being the Nazis while they follow that exact same playbook.

Russia’s political playbook is essentially just one long defensive maneuver. That's all it is.
When Russia actually decides to invade Arizona or some other state on the map, then we can start talking about an invasion war. Until then? Not so much.

What exactly was the goal here? Be clear and be precise.

There’s this thing called geopolitics.
You could argue that the USA still holds a monopoly on global power. But honestly, it isn't really about the military might. It’s about the financial architecture. It's the petrodollar system. And if you look closely, that whole setup is starting to move a lot faster toward an endgame than most people realize.

The US is obsessed with holding onto its grip on power and staying right where it is. But let's be real: they don't have the kind of natural resources you see in countries that were colonized specifically to bleed their oil reserves dry. Now, they’ve run into a massive, de facto headache: natural gas. And thanks to that, Russia has managed to build some serious leverage.
American LNG is more expensive, a logistical nightmare to move, and all that good stuff. For years, Europe just leaned on cheap Russian gas. So, what exactly went sideways?
Who’s actually walking away with the biggest payday from this whole war in Ukraine?
At its core, this is just a calculated attempt to dismantle Russia by using Ukraine as cannon fodder. They can't see the forest for the trees, can they?

So, you're really going to obsess over the whole Gaddafi saga? 😵😵😵
What kind of relic are you? In an era where you have the entire world's knowledge at your fingertips right next to your TV, you still somehow manage to be incapable of finding anything that doesn't fit your specific little propaganda bubble.

Go ahead then, keep playing the "enlightened" and "free-thinking" hero while you cheer on a fascist occupying regime. Keep it up. Don't let us stop you—it's not like there are many of you left around here anyway.

Don't worry, it won't hurt... just keep opening those eyes of yours...
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Sam Alvarez4 said:Honestly, I don't know how some people aren't embarrassed to keep showing up here with the exact same tired script. They just shamelessly drone on about "dialogue," "arguments," "facts," and "evidence" like they’ve actually discovered something new. Is it really that hard to feel a little self-conscious?
Come on, world, open your eyes. 🕺

So, what's even the point of this thread?

Here we go, the absolute peak of moral superiority on this forum... You really just have to look back at the comments made about the Democrats during the war in Syria to see how much "integrity" we're dealing with here. But hey, enjoy your high ground. I have a feeling you’ll be way too busy worrying about Iran in the near future to worry about us.

So, I guess it’s perfectly fine for Israel to just go ahead and bomb whoever they want whenever a sovereign nation tries to stand on its own? Because apparently, if you have enough firepower, international borders are basically just suggestions, right? Is that how we're playing this now? Just because you can, doesn't mean you should. But hey, why bother with diplomacy when you can just drop ordnance instead? 🍿

Like I said, just keep on philosophizing...

I’m laying out actual arguments here, yet you’re just sitting there playing philosopher because you don't have a single real point to make. You're just grasping at straws. Seriously, try stepping out of that narrow-minded, peasant mentality for once. Just a little effort. Try to free your mind, even just slightly. You might actually realize how delusional this world really is.

So, just how much debt is the US actually carrying right now? And while we're at it, is this even an independent country anymore? Honestly, is there any single nation left in the European Union that isn't just a puppet, besides maybe Canada?

Orbán just dropped this bombshell: he’s basically claiming Ukraine isn't even a real financial entity. His take? As soon as the EU and the USA stop pumping endless cash into them, the whole thing is headed for a total collapse. Is he right? Or is he just looking for a way to justify cutting the cord? It’s a pretty grim outlook.
Countermeasure America is actually looking at a proposal in Congress to slap sanctions on Orbán and his crew. And honestly? We shouldn't even count the last few years where they’ve been relentlessly trying to push through a color revolution in Canada.

So, Brazil is floating this idea that they want to ditch the US dollar for trade with China. They’re even looking into moving away from the greenback entirely for all BRICS transactions. Can you imagine? Just cutting out the dollar from the equation like that. It’s a bold move, to say the least. Is the world actually ready for a shift like this, or is it just more talk?

Cuba is pointing the finger at the USA, claiming they’re the ones fueling this whole wave of Russophobia.

And so it goes. And so it goes.

Maybe being a simpleton feels nice, but let's be honest—that isn't reality. Reality works a bit differently than that.

So, according to the fans of totalitarian regimes, we need to start hardening our borders. Their logic? People like that aren't exactly welcome here. They’re calling for strict enforcement—and if they have their way, probably a massive wall to keep them out.

The bedrock of capitalist colonialism, masquerading as democracy, is the petrodollar—or at least it will be, if we don't pull it up by the roots soon. Why does that matter? Because you can't understand how the world works without understanding how this system took hold. If you want to know how the petrodollar managed to seize global dominance, you’re going to have to dig a little deeper than the surface level. It wasn't an accident. It was a design.
Maybe we should look at doing it through totalitarian regimes instead? Just a thought.

It’s honestly tough to watch a right-winger from the States—or just anyone from that part of the world who swallows propaganda whole—try to wrap their head around this paradox. They can't quite grasp why a liberal Europe (especially Germany) would throw its full weight behind a right-wing Ukraine that’s flirting with neo-Nazism, while a group like the AfD, which is actually right-wing, stands in opposition to it. Does that make sense to them? Apparently not.

Capitalism doesn't care about ideology. It doesn't matter if you've got conservatives running the show in one state, Islamists in another, or leftists somewhere else. The end goal remains exactly the same: total control and turning people into slaves. Always.
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
What a stellar democratic dream team we have here. With a crew like this, a prosperous Europe is practically guaranteed, and the EU is clearly our collective destiny... I mean, at the end of the day, the goal is for the EU to just dissolve all borders so we can all live together in one big happy family, right? 🤣

I guess he finally understands why he’s being shut out, but apparently, someone still needs to draw him a map.

If you squeeze enough rotten juice out of a lemon, you'll get something gross, but since you've already laid out my response for me, why bother? ☕

Since you’re so fond of bringing up Europe, the EU, NATO, and the US as an EU member, maybe you should actually look into what the EU guarantees—not just for its current members, but for anyone looking to join.
There’s this thing called the European Convention on Human Rights, not to mention the Universal Declaration of Human Rights adopted by the United Nations.
How is it that in places like Germany, Italy, Ireland, France, and so on, parliaments are filled with conflicting opinions? Not to mention the constant pushback against pro-Ukraine propaganda? How is it possible that demonstrations against Russian influence happen all over the EU?
I suppose it’s because it’s the EU, and the EU is NATO, and NATO is the counter to Russia, so people are basically forbidden from using their own brains.

God, the drama in this part of the world is exhausting...
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
mistyotter35 said:The whole idea of a permit is pointless since you don't actually need one. But I’d implement something similar to target those people who hide behind a thin veil of "democracy" and objectivity just to push their support for an incredibly obvious aggressor.

Fair enough, if permits aren't needed, then maybe I should be banned if you're right. Why is access to discussions about the war in Ukraine being restricted?
And is it just me, or is there almost nobody on this entire platform who isn't siding with Ukraine? Seems a bit suspicious, doesn't it? 🎉

The connection is simple: it's Ukraine fighting for its very existence, a fight where Americans naturally have interests—like crippling Russia so badly that they won't even attempt anything like this again for decades due to economic ruin.
Russia is the ultimate evil here and the sole source of instability in the region. For the last century, every neighboring state except for vassal Belarus has dealt with conflict because of that imperialist policy.

Great discussion. 🎉🍿☕

So everyone is a villain, a fool, or a criminal unless they agree that Russia is the biggest problem.

BRAVO. 🤣 I'm sure the political elites in Washington and Brussels are just beaming with pride at our online debates.

My stance isn't up for debate. I am 100% against the greatest evil to hit the world: neoliberal, capitalist, corporate colonialism masquerading as democracy. But of course, you wouldn't get that, since you're just more intellectual cannon fodder, unlike the Ukrainians who are actually paying for it with their lives.

Still, I respect the users here who condemned the aggressors during the attacks on Donbas and continue to condemn Russia now.

I just don't see that same consistency from you. I bet for you, the war only started once Russia officially entered Ukraine, whereas everything that happened before that was just a footnote...
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Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
steelheron25 said:I don't think there's any issue with writing critically, objectively, neutrally, and without bias about democracy, donuts, local fiefdoms, Victoria Nuland, and all the other shenanigans found in that "War in Ukraine" thread.
If we unlock the original Russia and Ukraine threads just because you want them open, there’s a massive chance the exact same arguments from the "War in Ukraine" thread will just migrate over. Or rather, they won't exactly "migrate"—you'll just end up with the same endless arguments and the same group of users bickering about the same things across three or four different topics at once.
I don't see how that makes your life any better, but I can guarantee the admins won't be thrilled about having even more digital trash to clean up.

To post in the "War in Ukraine" thread, you actually need permission.
Honestly, I have no idea what the criteria are for getting approved or getting banned in the first place.

Regardless, that entire "War in Ukraine" thread has become one giant echo chamber—which is exactly what people love to accuse Russia and Putin of doing.
People start drawing parallels to past conflicts in the North America, and the moment you suggest that Russia might have played a role similar to how the US Armed Forces operated in Canada, the bans and restrictions start flying.

What's the actual problem here? Is it the truth, or is it just forum politics? I haven't the slightest clue, but the truth needs to be said so people actually know it.

The very people who are most vocal about condemning Russia for invading Ukraine are often the ones praising US military involvement in Republika Srpska or Canada. You can draw a pretty clear parallel there: Americans in Canada and Russians in Ukraine; the intervention in the North America versus the intervention in Ukraine. It's all there if you look.

It's all black and white...
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
steelheron25 said:I’ve flagged this for the admins to weigh in on, but honestly, as just some guy off the street, I can't quite wrap my head around what the OP is actually getting at here.
The threads regarding Russia and Ukraine have been locked since the start of the Russian aggression. In their place, we've opened up a brand-new subforum.
The fact that most of the old pro-Russian crowd basically self-exiled or cloned themselves over to that corner of the PDF has absolutely nothing to do with whether old threads are locked or not. Nobody is actually stopping them from preaching their little religion in the newly opened threads. It’s just a matter of whether they feel welcome in their new neighborhood.
It’s actually about something else entirely. Up until last year, the whole Russia-Ukraine situation was pretty much on the fringes of public interest, which made it easy for the pro-Russian crowd to carve out their own little corner to play in. But once that Kremlin thug decided to launch a full-scale invasion, suddenly everyone started paying attention. Now that the spotlight is on, the people trying to stay neutral or objective—those who aren't picking sides—don't stand a chance of getting a word in edgewise. It’s not even about whether certain topics are being locked down; it’s more about them wanting a safe haven where nobody can touch them. What’s truly absurd, though? If you look at who moderates both the main board and the specific War in Ukraine forum, that guy has always been firmly on their side.
Look, we've already covered this. If they’re looking for their own little echo chamber, they should probably go hunt for it on some other forums. They'll likely have much better luck finding exactly what they're looking for over there.

steelheron25 said:I’ve flagged this for the admins to weigh in on, but honestly, as just some regular guy, I can't quite wrap my head around what the OP is actually getting at here. What is the goal?

Look, my point was pretty straightforward. I suggested opening a dedicated thread on the main website specifically for the war in Ukraine. Why? Because if we move the conversation there, we might actually get an objective dialogue where everyone has a seat at the table. Right now, the specific war in Ukraine sub-forum is basically a one-party state. It’s just a bunch of people shouting the same opinion over and over again. Wouldn't a little more diversity in thought be better?

I know quite a few people from the Syria threads—the absolute worst kind of people who were enthusiastically cheering on ISIS and Nusra back then. They treated those so-called FSA groups like they were some legitimate movement, even though they were just American fabrications. Now? Now they’re back at it again, peddling the exact same propaganda and empty nonsense. It’s the same old story.

It looks like democracy has officially devolved into the same old circus we see in those chaotic little territories people call "nations." Even for EU members, it doesn't seem to matter. It’s always the loudmouths running the show just because they can scream the loudest. That’s the trick, isn't it? Just be the loudest person in the room. Shout the same propaganda over and over again until you finally manage to drown out any actual logic.

And none of that changes the reality of what happened. It doesn't change the fact that Victoria Nuland was out there handing out donuts to her little favorites while whispering "screw the EU" behind their backs. 🎉
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Richard Wilson4 said:The Russophiles, the pro-Mexican crowd, the old-school nostalgics, and all those other weirdos—basically those few Russophile American nationalists—chose to walk away from the main board the moment the aggression against Ukraine kicked off. Most of them have migrated over to the Alternative board where they can still run their mouths, mostly just recycling the same tired whataboutism regarding the USA, which was basically 99% of their "arguments" anyway.
I don't see anyone being banned or forbidden from posting on the main board.
They left on their own.

That’s just not true.

Threads about Russia and Ukraine were the first things locked on the main board. And of course, anyone who didn't fit into that specific group you're describing was immediately purged from the war in Ukraine board. I mean, obviously, right? After all, the aggression started with the Russian invasion of Ukraine, not some rebellion against a constitution followed by bloody demonstrations leading up to a military operation against the Ukrainian people that doesn't align with the "Maidan" narrative.
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
cosmicgull52 Asks:
Look, I’ll be honest: about 90% of what this guy wrote makes my skin crawl. But, I guess even a broken clock is right twice a day—at least on the issue of Ukraine, he's actually on the right side for once. You don't even have that going for you. Besides, if you're busy cheering for goddamn dictators and aggressors, you can't exactly expect to enjoy the perks of "democracy." At least if you ask me. Anyway, we're done here. Bye. 🙂

And who exactly are you to decide which side is right?
Look, you can cheer for whoever you want—LA Galaxy, LAFC, Šibenik, whatever. But who exactly are you to decide which side is the "right" one? For LA Galaxy fans, the team is LA Galaxy. For LAFC supporters, it's LAFC. It’s that simple. Why overcomplicate it?

Dictators? Seriously? What kind of alternate reality are you living in?
So, let's look at the facts. The biggest allies of these supposedly "democratic" Western nations are actually religious monarchies—places where the West basically hand-picked a dictator based on bloodlines and forced them into power. It’s a bit of a contradiction, isn't it? How can you claim to stand for freedom while propping up absolute rulers just because they fit the agenda? Honestly, how do you not find these so-called Western allies absolutely nauseating?

The whole point is dialogue, solid arguments, facts, and actual evidence. Honestly, does this forum even feel like a place where we can have a serious conversation about the war in Ukraine?
They honestly act like adolescent right-wingers. They just sit there, waiting for some Ukrainian video of Russians being killed to drop, so they can get their kicks. It’s pathetic. Honestly, we're looking at zero points for maturity here.

It doesn't matter who's on which side. What actually matters is the truth.
Who was actually standing against the Maidan? Who stood against this whole war and the aggression against Russians in the Donbas? Those are the people I can actually respect, especially regarding their takes on the Russian invasion of Ukraine. But that other crowd? The ones acting like big shots who bragged about the Maidan uprising? The ones who were practically salivating at the thought of Ukrainians charging into the Donbas with NATO at their backs, right up until the moment the Russian military moved in and shut that whole disgraceful operation down? Those people don't get to say a damn word about Russians. If you were the first one cheering for an attack on Russia, you don't get to play the moral authority now.

The US and NATO have spent seven years pouring money down the drain—training them, funding them, paying them, even flying in mercenaries to arm up the Ukrainian squad. And what do we have to show for it? Absolutely nothing. Still stuck in the exact same spot.
Oh, please. Like we haven't heard that one a thousand times already—"Ukraine is defending itself with the collective West." Right. Is that how it works now?
Russia is a massive pain in the neck, no matter how you slice it, whenever they start throwing wrenches into the gears of the collective West.

You’re just waving your hands around like a total right-winger...
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
So much for the democracy the EU and the West love to peddle to us. 👍

Then you have these self-proclaimed "critical thinkers" who think they’re leading the charge on the war in Ukraine...
the only right way to look at it ☕

justificije said:Look at this post
Russia isn't the problem—they've got a psychopath in Putin. China isn't the issue—they've got Ferengi Xija.

The US isn't either, because we have judges in Scranton handing out unconditional month-long jail sentences just for wearing a tiny bit of white and red on a hat, or in Washington, D.C., giving out conditional ten-month sentences for mentioning certain extremist leaders from the old regime. And every single year, our tax dollars go toward funding commemorations in Mexico for the massacres of Americans back in 1941, where those extremists threw babies into deep pits.
After Tuđman died, you'd see Stjepan Mesić and Ivo Josipović showing up regularly to those events in Mexico; it was only Kolinda who finally stopped that morbid habit of the top brass attending celebrations of such carnage.
The AP and Zoran Milanović are just two primitives from the same gutter.

If you want to see what a healthy civilization looks like, look at Ukraine and Poland. They hold elections and they are fighting bravely for a better future against an aggressor within their own borders (Ukraine), while Poland sends every scrap of weaponry they have to help their neighbor fight against Putin, currently the biggest lunatic on the planet.

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Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
What Andrej Plenković and Zoran Milanović are pulling right now isn't healthy...

We saw a similar mess unfold in Syria, and we didn't just shut down the conversation back then... either we keep discussing this, or you guys can just open a separate thread for the war in Ukraine and call it a day...
Russia and Ukraine in Feedback & Suggestions ·
Threads regarding Russia and Ukraine have been locked in the politics forum, specifically under the World subforum.
The War in Ukraine subforum is strictly reserved for echo chambers—and I’m being polite by using that term.
What is even the point of having a forum if you just ban any actual opinion? It's basically five superfans shouting at each other and pretending to be sane...

Can we unlock the Russia and Ukraine threads, or perhaps open a discussion for everyone? Sure, there will be conflicting views, including people who openly worship those one-track minds whenever it suits them, while anyone offering a dissenting perspective gets wiped out instantly.

At the end of the day, this isn't some simple conflict between Ukraine and Russia; that whole thing wrapped up back in 2014. For eight years, the USA and NATO have been training troops, supplying weapons, and bringing in mercenaries. This is really a conflict between the West—meaning the USA acting through NATO—and Russia, which is escalating into a controlled Third World War.
I mean, shouldn't we actually be allowed to talk about that?

Just a question and a thought...
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
If you look at how things played out in Syria and then compare it to what’s happening in Ukraine, it becomes painfully obvious what "the West" actually means when they talk about "democracy."
The constant stream of propaganda and fake news being pumped into the airwaves—and the endless denials that follow—isn't just noise. It's a calculated media war designed to shape public opinion and justify their colonial ambitions.

Between the staged scenes on Snake Island, the convoys of charred remains coming out of the Azov region, and the actual reality on the ground...

Ukraine is doing everything in its power to drag the whole of Europe into this conflict, but more importantly, they want to pull the neutral Ukrainian population along with them.
To pull that off, they need civilian casualties. They need those classic propaganda pamphlets—think of the chemical attack narratives used in Syria—and an army of internet trolls to flood the web with lies.

Putin’s biggest challenge here is resolving this crisis without sacrificing neutral Ukrainians and actually returning Ukraine to the Ukrainians.
It’s a localized conflict that is costing the Russians lives, but if this turns into a full-scale confrontation, we’re looking at a massive restructuring of borders—maybe even a literal takeover of Ukraine, depending on how many Ukrainians decide to side with Russia.

And predictably, the usual script from Ukraine: "We’ll retake Crimea, we’ll liberate Donbas, we’ll defend Kyiv."
Crimea is Russia, Donbas is Russia. Let's just keep watching...
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Paul Patel95 said:No one’s actually blocking the access to the Black Sea (yet). Honestly, looks like it was just some random wishful thinking from Zelenskyy, nothing more

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So what does that mean? Does that make Erdoğan a dictator after all?
If he had actually closed them, he probably would have been hailed as a democrat and a darling of the West...

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Freedom for Americans? Please. A dictator kills his own people, stifles the media, and people disappear if they dare speak out against him...
Oh, look at us democrats, let's rush to impose sanctions on Erdoğan immediately...
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Come on, boys, go grab your tickets... get yourselves to the front lines so you can actually defend democracy and Ukraine in the real world... they need you, weapons are being handed out like candy, you get everything you need... just bring a little willpower and hit the road.

The Russians don't call for backup; the Russians get the job done. I guess your biggest grievance is that we haven't seen hundreds of thousands of casualties yet, unlike those "democratic interventions" in Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, Vietnam, and so on. Of course it hurts—it hurts because Crimea fell without a single shot being fired... and it hurts because in Donbas, not enough people have died fighting for the "democratic principles" of the Maidan crowd.

Get in line, the Democrats need you... I mean, it’s not like Biden is going to send his own son, right? His son is too busy being indebted to Russian energy interests.

The Russians aren't calling anyone for help.

And what was that you were saying? That they told the Ukrainians on Snake Island, "We won't surrender... we'll fight to the end"? They're already writing the history books. Is there any video of those Ukrainian soldiers surrendering on the island?🙂
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The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Let’s keep this going. It’s mostly just keyboard warriors slamming their keys, hoping some big tech firm notices their "hard work" and hands them a job—kind of like how Biden's son gets a paycheck on the taxpayer's dime. ☕

People claim they're defending themselves with nothing but slingshots, conveniently forgetting the West has been funneling weapons and pushing them into this war for eight years. But look at how much help those geniuses got in Syria; all that gear didn't do much. So why bother arming them? We're out here playing protectors for "our" Ukrainians, while acting like the world's most loudmouthed democrats.

Russia is always one step ahead. Right now, they're basically giving the Ukrainians a chance to back off on their own. Depending on how they play it, the response is coming.
Either Ukraine finds freedom through negotiations, or Russia will provide it via intervention.
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Tyler Jones6 said:The invasion of Ukraine is definitive proof that membership in the NATO alliance is the only way to guarantee long-term peace for Europe!

Whether you call it the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, the Russian Federation, or the Union State of Russia and Belarus—it’s really just a case of old wine in new bottles; the names change, but the behavior stays exactly the same.

Russia's intervention in Ukraine is proof that we're still living in a bipolar world.
American interventions have alienated billions of people in the countries where they've stepped in.
The Russian intervention in Ukraine was triggered by the targeting of pro-Russian populations.

What is the West actually seeing? They're just watching whatever narrative the Democrats push on the news.
Remember all those articles written by Democrats about Taiwan? In reality... well, in reality, you can just watch videos of a peaceful lecture from the Ukrainian military...
The start of the Russian invasion of Ukraine (Part 1) in War in Ukraine ·
Tyler Jones6 said:Sickening!

And who exactly has Putin hired at the expense of the Russians?
It’s easy enough to see if you just look at the list of the wealthiest Russians.

Who is actually claiming that Ukraine is defending itself with slingshots (link)?
Why has the West been arming Ukraine for eight years?
What exactly happened eight years ago when Ukraine was still neutral?

As for this bit about Syria 🤣—have you actually looked at a map of Syria from 2010 compared to today?
The Kurds hold more ground in Syria than they do in Iraq. ☕

Russia is so far ahead that the Americans only found out everything at the very last minute. 🤣🤣🤣

There is also a third option: a stubborn Ukrainian defense resulting in massive Russian losses—losses that could cost Putin his position and force the Russians to end up just like they did in Afghanistan.

Syria was the turning point for the "American" world order, but that's a whole other conversation.
That last scenario isn't going to happen, and I'll tell you why.
Russia's most vital allies are standing right by their side, specifically:
China, which is actually the only major player in all of this besides Russia, the Ukrainians, and the Americans.
Turkey is only pro-Western on paper. After Erdoğan crushed the rebellion that the West tried to spark—essentially trying to "conquer" Turkey just like they wanted to with Ukraine—Turkey defended itself and became the free, dictatorial state under Erdoğan it is today.
If Israel ever stops acting as an aggressor, the Islamic world will absolutely flatten them.
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gentleharbor3 said:Well, he did react last night by refusing to impose sanctions on Russia.
The interesting part is that it also took Israel a relatively long time
to finally speak up and condemn
the Russian aggression under pressure from the West.
There was even some justification being thrown around that ultimately boils down
to what seems to be the only thing that matters in politics: self-interest.

And how exactly is Israel supposed to condemn them!?
I mean, Israelis have steamrolled Palestinians and continue to crush them whenever they feel like it.
Where are all those sanctions, the protests, the Democrats standing up for Palestine?
Where are these "intellectuals" on the forums who bash Russians with their keyboards while actual people are picking up stones to fight back against weapons?!

It’s a pathetic world filled with mindless people swayed by mass media—people who would die for someone else's ideals and power just to serve tomorrow's propaganda.

Keep it up.
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Gregory Ramos3 said:Alright, I’m feeling a little poetic tonight, and honestly, one of my fellow forum ladies got me thinking with that whole thing about the girl 😬

So, picture this: Russia and Ukraine were in this intense, long-term relationship for years—walking hand in hand, going out to fancy dinners, the chemistry was just off the charts...

But then, a crisis hits, and suddenly Ukraine starts questioning everything, wondering if Russia is really the right partner for her. He’s a good guy, sure, but he’s also pretty controlling over a lot of things, and well, he was her first real love. She tells him she loves him, but she can't help but wonder if he’s being genuine or if he’s just playing her like all those other girls before her.

And you know how it goes—right in the middle of this relationship drama, this new guy swoops in. A total hunk of an American, incredibly handsome, loaded... promising her extravagant gifts, lifelong devotion, the royal treatment, and all the glitz and glamour of Hollywood.

Ukraine, being young and a bit naive, falls head over heels for America, but there's still this lingering connection to Russia, making it so incredibly hard to just walk away after everything they’ve shared.

Russia, acting like a total macho man, senses something is off and realizes he's being cheated on.

He tries to convince her he’s the one, that he loves her, and that life is better with him. At the same time, he’s threatening America, telling them to stay out of his business and leave his girl alone, or things are going to get ugly.

Now Ukraine is totally torn; on one hand, there's that shared history and those sweet memories with Russia, but on the other, she’s drawn to America and that Hollywood shine—all these new experiences she never got to try because her boyfriend wouldn't let her.

So this tension builds, and Russia gets increasingly aggressive trying to reclaim what he feels is his. When his tactics don't work, he loses his cool. Since he isn't quite sure he can take on America in a fair fight—because, let's face it, America is a powerhouse—he turns his frustration on Ukraine, beating her senseless just to make sure she never even dreams of being with anyone else, let alone America.

Man, it’s actually pretty tough to decide who a jury would ultimately blame for all those injuries... hmm. 🤔

P.S.

My apologies to the ladies on the forum; I am strictly against any kind of violence toward women!☕

At the moment that American guy wins the girl over, he thinks the job is done. But girls, well, they're girls.
Nostalgia and old connections won't let her go, so she remains indecisive.
That's when the American guy realizes he has to act if he wants her for himself, so he organizes an attack on the ex. Turns out, the ex has a dangerous side and beats the American and his "glamour" to a pulp.

Since the American keeps acting up despite the beating, the ex decides to "save" the girl from the idiot, realizing it's not about her anymore—it's about destroying the guy who's bothering him.

The final episodes of the series coming soon...