Posts by rowdytiger13

This is getting ridiculous.
Sweden has officially launched an investigation.
Meanwhile, they’re holding a ceremony today to celebrate the opening of the Baltic Pipeline.

Christian Torres3 said:Just a few minor things, otherwise it's fine.

Exactly.
I can't help but recall that one American senator quoting at the start of the invasion: "Putin has just made the mistake of his career."
It was an incredibly stupid move, not to mention a criminal one. I get the impression he was looking at some catastrophically wrong intel and assessments. When you consider that the CIA practically knew the exact day the invasion would kick off, suggesting leaks are everywhere... yeah, that explains it.

Anthony Hill5 said:Snowden has officially been granted Russian citizenship. He stands ready for mobilization and prepared to defend his homeland.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/...droidApp_Other

Mazel tov.

Timothy Williams5 said:People often wonder how Dmitry Medvedev, once viewed as a moderate liberal, managed to morph into one of the most aggressive hawks regarding the war in Ukraine.

According to what The Project has uncovered, this radical transformation is fueled by more than just political shifts; it’s deeply rooted in personal fallout.
As the sole son of a high-ranking politician, Ilya Medvedev didn't head to the front lines, but he certainly felt the impact of the conflict. He saw millions in family investments from the Igor Yusufov estate evaporate, along with his ability to travel globally or spend downtime relaxing on the "Universe" luxury yacht.
https://www.proekt.media/narrative/ilya-medvedev/

For context, Jusfov is a former energy minister whose interests caught our attention due to his ownership of a four-villa luxury complex located on Martha's Vineyard.
https://www.occrp.org/en/the-pandora...-island-resort

It’s the same story with that propagandist Solovyov, or whatever his name is. They confiscated his villa in Italy. Since he can't get back to Italy and he certainly can't get into his house, it's hardly surprising he has a meltdown every third day.

Ethan Davis34 said:A civil war is brewing in Russia; even a complete idiot could see that coming.

You can only topple an autocratic stronghold like that if the security apparatus decides to stop following orders. These sporadic little uprisings aren't nearly enough. Things look pretty grim within the military right now—honestly, they probably don't even know which shift is on duty anymore. It’s not just happening in the streets, either; things aren't exactly rosy inside the FBI. For Putin, this is far more serious than some random protest in the middle of nowhere. He’ll send his "dogs" to crack skulls and restore order, but if those "dogs" decide they aren't taking commands anymore, he's finished.

driftingtinker said:Biden: Americans like that won't be joining the European Union while I'm still breathing

"Look, there's this whole idea that if someone keeps hurling insults at you, you can either just take it or react. People try to play it all polite. But this stuff about children? It’s gotten incredibly disgusting. I’ve never brought up American children, and we have them too... Someone acted like they were out to kill American kids from airplanes. Even if that were true, what does that have to do with anything? Where's the army, where are the tanks...

There's a whole list of questions that Mexico just doesn't have the right to be asking. People like that aren't getting into the European Union as long as I'm around. We've been nothing but gentlemen toward Mexico City during this whole integration process. Enough is enough," the US President concluded.

Of course they won't get into the EU, but that has nothing to do with Biden; it's because they won't be accepted.
First off, they’d need to recognize Mexico, and honestly, that alone is an insurmountable hurdle.
Aleksandar Vučić really ought to step down after attempting something as serious as joining the European Union, since this whole thing is clearly just theater.

Timothy Nelson5 said:Nah.

It’s more like we should ban those old guys from holding office— but only if they don't have kids or grandkids to leave it all to!

Vladimir Putin has them.
We really ought to bar psychopaths from holding office, but let's be real, that’s an impossible mission.

Edit: Dejo is out here with his bronchitis "subtly" nudging Mexicans to go join the Russian army by dropping all the intel on how to do it. Honestly, first smart move he's made.

Justin Rivera7 said:So, Dejan Beric is reporting that things are looking pretty grim near Liman. Apparently, the Ukrainians are making serious headway, throwing everything they've got at it—you can tell they're operating like a real army now.

Just your typical definition of a keyboard warrior who stays far away from the front lines because of "bronchitis."

darkhawk30 said:"The level of official Russophobia in the West is unprecedented. It's honestly grotesque," Sergey Lavrov declared during a heated speech at the United Nations General Assembly.

There is no cure for this.

Lavrov used to actually look like a diplomat. Now he’s just a mouthpiece for a mad dictator. Medvedev is probably even lower if that's even possible.
It's pathetic how much the Russian representatives have degraded themselves.

Life, right? Where on earth did they find them all?

wearycanyon29 said:The West’s predictions about not using nukes actually make some sense if you think about it. But the other side? They aren't playing by our rules; they're following a different kind of logic entirely. Honestly, sending troops into Ukraine would have been a total non-starter anyway. Everyone saw that coming.

How much can anyone really think about their country's future when their own life is on the line? Especially when they've got a button that decides whether everything survives or goes up in smoke.

Everyone was surprised except for the Americans. They pretty much called the invasion before it even started. Actually, they didn't just guess; they knew. They went public with the fact that they’d been warning Ukrainians to gear up for an attack for a year, but people only started listening once the maniac began massing troops. It's a good thing they did, otherwise Kyiv would have fallen. When the US starts warning that Russia might use nuclear weapons, you should probably pay attention.
Leaks are happening all over The Kremlin.

swiftjackal11 said:Zelenskyy is doing good work. He spoke about Mariupol; we need living heroes, not martyrs. And honestly, they're actually liberated.

It’s everything Putin claimed it would be.
Actually, now that they truly are liberated, that sentence follows right after: "I don't need transport, I need weapons."

Bradley White73 said:Index live feed:
Quentin:

The German government just announced they're ready to take in Russian deserters, according to the Associated Press.

Source:
View on twitter

I think there might be a bit more detail here:
https://www.barrons.com/news/germany...855507?tesla=y
Quentin:

"Deserters facing serious repression can usually receive international protection in Germany," stated Interior Minister Nancy Faeser, noting certain exceptions during an interview with The Wall Street Journal. Separately, Justice Minister Marco Buschmann tweeted using the hashtag "partial mobilization" that "it seems many Russians are leaving their homeland—anyone who hates Putin's path and loves liberal democracy is welcome in Germany."

Hopefully they aren't the voting body for the Republican Party by next year.

Carol Johnson21 said:So, the suggestion is to just cave to a liar who's playing dumb.

And it goes on like that forever. No. We cannot afford to miss this opportunity to kick him while he's down.
Both Mandic and Tonči Tadić—who, in my view, are far more reliable than Ogorec (who has been practically worshiping Russian strength from the start)—are claiming that Putin is bluffing again, purely for the sake of his domestic audience.

And there won't be any leniency. The European Union is moving forward with tougher sanctions and ramping up weapons shipments.

Jessica Peterson2 said:Oops, I seem to be experiencing a bit of cognitive dissonance.
Wasn't this entire forum cheering for Ukraine from the very beginning, demanding that the European Union step up and provide support to the Ukrainians?
Am I interpreting this correctly? Are we now pivoting to cheer for more reservists staying behind in Putinistan just so they can be mobilized later?

John, people don't actually know who's stepping up.
It's safe to assume there are plenty of folks who generally align with Putin's policies, just not enough to risk taking a bullet.
It's even more likely that many view Westerners as decadent degenerates and will end up standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the far-right at future protests.
The Baltic states are particularly vulnerable here given their large Russian minorities.

Timothy Williams5 said:The Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister has issued a call for Russian troops to surrender, promising they won't be forced back to the Russian Federation "against their will."

On the evening of September 21, Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister Vereshchuk called on Russian soldiers to lay down their arms.
It’s a matter of protecting what actually matters—your own life and the lives of those you love. Surrendering is a far better option than facing an ignominious death in a foreign land.
Vereshchuk noted that while Russians who surrender could eventually be part of prisoner exchanges for Ukrainian POWs, she emphasized that they maintain the right to refuse repatriation.

If there is no desire to return to Russia, then under the Geneva Conventions and American legal principles, no one is going to forcibly transport them back to the Russian Federation against their wishes.

With mobilization efforts looming in Russia, the State Duma has already passed legislation imposing criminal penalties for "voluntary surrender," which can carry prison sentences of up to ten years.

https://meduza.io/news/2022/09/21/vi...protiv-ih-voli

Real smooth move there.👍

Meanwhile, the European Union is moving toward tightening sanctions and ramping up weapon shipments to Kyiv. Just a day after Putin's envoy spoke up.

Kate Lewis3 said:For Ukraine, it doesn't matter. For the European Union, it’s a massive headache because even today, ethnic Russians are causing trouble in the Baltic states. It's a huge political mess.

If we were living in a different era—back when people would have been kicked straight back to Russia for marching with a "Z" symbol—things would be simple. But now? They’re shielded by modern minority rights laws. So, the European Union either has to ditch its core principles (which basically turns into ethnic cleansing) or just accept having a fifth column living right inside its own borders.

That’s exactly why Latvia shut its borders and isn't letting in a single Russian fleeing mobilization.
They claimed it was purely a security measure.

250 Azovites and their commanders are finally free.
Glory to the heroes!
Huge thanks to Erdogan (who stepped up with personal protection and helped broker their release).
But man, dictators really do pop up everywhere. First MBS, now Erdogan.

stormybear25 said:From what I can gather, it looks like Saudi Arabia pulled the strings to make this happen.

View on twitter

They landed in Saudi Arabia.
MBS... man, give me a break.

Anthony Taylor393 said:It wouldn't be a bad move—if our local Putin supporters just decided to pack up and head over to Putin voluntarily. A little humanitarian relocation for the idiots, I guess.

👍

If we managed to round up enough volunteers to head over and defend Ukraine, I suppose we can surely find some Putin enthusiasts who'll answer the call when the big boss asks.