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Andrew Miller102 said:How serious, exactly?😁 You have to realize those are just old relics meant for defense and nothing else. It feels a bit pathetic, honestly, having to deploy a high-end Javelin against an outdated T72.
If the Ukrainians decide to go on the offensive, all those aging Russian tanks are going to be wiped out pretty quickly by local Russian anti-tank weapons.☕
- The RPG-29 is cheap, easy enough to handle, and incredibly effective.
Nathan Murphy said:I’ve been spending my last few days diving into a book about extinct animals. It’s a fascinating read, so I thought I’d share a few quick bullet points on what I learned regarding the Dodo bird.
The Dodo evolved on the incredibly isolated island of Mauritius. For its entire existence, it had zero natural predators. Nothing was hunting its eggs, and nothing was hunting them. There wasn't a single creature on that island that gave them a reason to feel fear. In fact, there was nothing in their environment that would ever trigger a flight response. As a result, the Dodo wandered everywhere without ever being in a hurry. I imagine if a tree were falling toward them or a hurricane was blowing through, they could find the burst of energy needed to move quickly, but otherwise, they lived an idyllic life completely free from enemies. There were other large animals on the island, like certain species of deer (which humans eventually wiped out by hunting them in massive numbers), but that coexistence lasted for ages. It wasn't until humans arrived on the shores that things changed. When people showed up, the Dodo didn't encounter anything trying to kill it—at least not at first. Their only natural reaction to these two-legged invaders was curiosity. They would wander right up to the newcomers, only to be met with a blow to the head or a blade to the throat.
The Dodo wasn't actually stupid. It wasn't any less intelligent than any other animal. It simply didn't possess the emotion of fear, nor did it recognize other living beings as threats. Because it couldn't comprehend danger, it had no way to react to protect itself from death. It did have a large, powerful beak, which it used against those bothering it... provided it actually had the chance.
The brief window of time where humans and Dodos shared the island wasn't long enough for the population as a whole to develop an instinct for fear. Perhaps a few individual birds—those that might have heard a distress call after being caught but somehow managed to escape—learned that humans were bad news. But as a species, after a million years of peace, 70 or 80 years isn't nearly enough time to evolve an instinctive sense of terror.
Because they were peaceful, gentle, and friendly, the Dodo earned a reputation for being "dumb." That wasn't true. They just lacked fear. And that lack of caution cost the entire species everything.
So, in honor of the Dodo, I want to award one final 🙏
Steven Fox37 said:Exactly. This isn't the moment for endless debating or overthinking things; it's about taking action. We're talking about a move so unprecedented that no government in American history has ever pulled it off before. Honestly, we need to stop worrying about the "what ifs" and just go for it.
I've got a feeling that if you were running the show, we'd end up in such a mess that Joseph Clark37 would have to come back—but strictly on a business level.
Adam Lee13 said:I mean, looking at the gap between a Stinger and a Patriot US system, there isn't really much in the middle for Americans to work with... so if they're hinting at something "more serious," what on earth are we actually talking about here???😁
neonfalcon16 said:And he’s got a damn fine grasp of weaponry, too. Truly impressive stuff.
What if we're actually looking at some covert intelligence operative? You know, the kind specifically trained in electronic warfare. It’s entirely possible. 🤔
Jesse Sullivan5 said:From Iraq to Sudan—now we're talking about swimming in sub-zero temperatures!
Wait, is Joseph Clark37 actually in the French Foreign Legion? 🤷
Larry Fox5 said:Before that, he was over in Syria—and that was while the war was still actually going on...
Whatever it is... honestly, who even cares at this point... 🙏 🙏 🙏
Paul Sanders5 said:Joseph Clark37, seriously, what’s your deal? Are you some kind of missionary or just working for Doctors Without Borders?
Or maybe you're out there peddling weapons—hey, no judgment here, it's a lucrative gig.
Kyle Campbell4 said:Joseph Clark37, if you happen to be some kind of paid mercenary or a trained soldier, then by all means, train me militarily so we can head over to Ukraine together and set things ablaze. Though, my impression is that the guy is actually just a humanitarian 🙏
I feel compelled to introduce you all to the Chechens fighting against the Russians. These are the fighters who simply refused to accept defeat during the second Chechen War. Consequently, they are now taking up arms on the side of the Ukrainians.
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Morgan Morales4 said:In my view, the only certain result of these sanctions against Putin is the weakening of the EU—specifically Germany—and the worst part is that people don't seem to grasp what that actually looks like on the ground. Everyone forgets about the practical stuff: losing hot water in hospitals, or heating issues in ICUs, pediatric wards, daycare centers, and schools... I could go on. Now, the German Foreign Minister is talking about having to find housing for 8 million refugees across the EU. These economic sanctions show absolutely no sign of breaking Vladimir Putin or removing him politically, and there's no guarantee the world will be any better afterward, especially since two-thirds of the globe didn't join in on sanctioning Russia.
Kyle Campbell4 said:Joseph won't be lecturing you. Feel free to return. Don't be such a coward 😁 and Darfur isn't exactly near Australia 🙂:
Jonathan Barnes5 said:Honestly, this whole scene is starting to feel a bit like something straight out of a post-apocalyptic movie.
It feels like we are moving too fast... Perhaps a bit more patience is needed... Joseph Clark37 says:
They say things are just as wild in places like Las Vegas. The nightlife, the characters... it's definitely an intense scene...👍
Kyle Campbell4 said:I have to agree that New Zealand is absolutely fantastic, though it is just far too distant for my liking. It truly is a land of eternal spring, boasting what I consider to be the finest climate imaginable.
Kyle Campbell4 said:What are the women like in Australia?
Kyle Campbell4 said:Friends, you really ought to watch what you wish for.😉
Last night, certain loudmouths were brawling with people you can all easily guess.😉
If you start hearing reports in the news about the establishment of a joint NATO command center in Poland, feel free to go ahead and find yourself a functional fallout shelter that can actually withstand a nuclear strike.