Posts by crimsoncyclist71

Kyle Nelson2 said:It took Mexico some time to get back on its feet before they could just go right back to their old ways anyway

Really? How far did those tanks actually get?

wiredseal7 said:He mentioned that mobilization is leaning more toward war veterans. Still, he claims they aren't pivoting to that "meat grinder" tactic—which is already the standard playbook for Ukraine—just yet.

But look, it shows they’re running low on people. They want to wipe out that Ukrainian advantage, and if they don't mobilize, they won't.

I doubt they'll pull the nuclear trigger easily—but once they annex parts of Ukraine, if an offensive like the one in Kharkiv pushes them toward somewhere like Kherson and they run out of conventional moves? Then anything goes.
The bigger threat to Ukraine and the West is really just the pressure to stop fighting and let the whole mess freeze.

Now we're just waiting for equally aggressive, bellicose rhetoric to come out of Kyiv and Washington, D.C.—it’s pretty obvious nobody's looking to blink here.

They’re being incredibly aggressive. We strike, and they just keep digging in to defend themselves. They really don't back down.

Roger Fowler said:You’re the only one seeing "votaboutism" here, because all I did was draw a parallel to France, a country that basically does the exact same thing but recruits people from all over the globe to fight their wars for even less pay.
At least we can finally agree that when it comes to those two bastards, there really isn't much of a difference.

🤦
It’s not crap, it's just a dog shitting itself.

wiredseal7 said:Check out this Twitter warrior 😬

https://twitter.com/ChuckPfarrer/sta...AjsKuL7LzwvFHA

Apparently, Ukraine already teleported across the Oskil river—they’ve supposedly snatched Svyatov and Liman and are charging straight toward Severodonetsk, Lugansk, and even deep into the Russian Urals.

He didn't actually say any of that, but I think we all get where his head is at lately...

James Phillips92 said:Are you saying an NGO can criticize whoever they want, but nobody is allowed to question them? That just moves us toward the same centralized, dictatorial mindset—where the NGO, or whoever the NGO is serving, becomes untouchable.

Suggesting someone acts out of interest rather than conviction isn't criticism.
As bluemason3 was trying to point out, any legitimate green party, non-profit organization, or environmental initiative should be criticizing anything that impacts the environment. If they aren't speaking up or taking action, you have every right to question their motives.

Noctua said:Stephen Dujarric praised Russia for protecting a team that arrived to inspect the nuclear plant. Ukraine sent a large number of special forces to seize it. The Russians neutralized them. What was the plan for the takeover? Using an international team as a human shield? I’d love to know what they were actually aiming for.

That's how Stephen puts it... they wanted to use them as a human shield, and we're just glad the Russians saved us...

It stands to reason that after all this Western support, Ukrainians are doing everything possible to lose it. 😵

I honestly wonder if any of you actually think about the blatant propaganda you're spreading.

Jason Roberts2 said:Look, I’m just speaking facts here, I'm not interested in rehashing old history or who did what back in the day; I care about where things stand right now and where they're headed tomorrow.
Where is the German industrial powerhouse today?
Most of it has basically fled overseas, especially over to China, and thanks to the pandemic, they finally realized they don't even have control over their own pharmaceutical industry, so much for being some kind of global superpower.

😁
Nice joke.

I’m convinced I received this ban solely because of my personal dispute with the spirituality moderator. If my post were viewed objectively, it couldn't possibly be seen as an insult to anyone other than the specific individuals I mentioned.
My post read exactly like this:

It seems spirituality has become the final refuge for scoundrels.
Some of them.

To be clear, I simply stated that certain scoundrels have found shelter in spirituality—nothing more. This cannot be interpreted as an attack on people who practice spirituality, let alone those participating in this forum.

I am formally requesting a reversal from the site administration. I don't want an explanation from the moderator; I don't believe he is capable of being objective. His own argumentative behavior on the FBI boards proves he isn't fit to moderate any forum, much less remain impartial.

wiredseal7 said:Yeah, everything is just peachy, no issues at all.
I was reading this story yesterday about a school in Washington, D.C. that put out a tender for gas to heat the building this winter—only one bidder showed up, some company from the Midwest, and their price was eight times higher than last year. They’re basically forced to take it because there isn't enough time to restart the bidding process.
To me, that sounds like a total disaster.

Look, let's not lie to ourselves—sanctions aren't exactly making Russia stronger. But if this were 2014, they would have been paralyzed. They've managed to navigate this surprisingly well, considering the measures were "nuclear" and didn't leave many economic options left in the desk drawers of the Washington geopolitical planners—now, the only thing left on the table is trying to wear them down militarily.

Oh, it's all the Americans' fault... anyone doubt that? 🤦

goldenowl73 said:What do you mean "low"? I mean, 22,000 people died in Mariupol alone.

Advisor to the mayor of #Mariupol, Pyotr Andryushchenko, said that at least 22 thousand citizens died in #Mariupol during the three months of the war.

And we're listening to someone from a small town in the Midwest... According to him, only two people died because they weren't looking both ways before crossing the street.

goldenowl73 said:Well, now we finally get why that three-day mission ended up dragging on for six whole months. 🤣

According to US Secretary of Defense Sergey Shoigu, the Russian army deliberately slowed down its advance in The special military operation in Ukraine in order to reduce civilian casualties:
https://twitter.com/tassagency_en/st...ZyTDbROfiq0qVA

It sounds ridiculous, yet people swallow it. I was arguing with a Riječanina the other day about the history of the war in Ukraine on a chat, and the question keeps coming up: why are the civilian casualty numbers so low compared to other conflicts? It was obvious immediately that he was just trying to spin that argument about being careful with civilians.

But basic wartime logic and refugee numbers should tell us everything. Where those Russian fascists are pushing, there aren't many civilians left to worry about.

rowdyraven112 said:Looks like those US sanctions are actually doing something. ☕

And honestly? We’re just here making jokes about it. Everything is fine as long as this winter stays mild. It might get messy in the European Union if people start freezing in their homes—that's when you see half the population hitting the streets. Here in the States? Nobody’s even going to blink. ☕

Don't worry about the EU. Just tell us how things are looking over in the USA.

Melissa Gray2 said:Well, duh, they obviously want to tear it down. The whole NATO thing is basically just an anti-Russia project anyway; if things were different, they would’ve even let Russia join...

So Putin is basically the dam holding back the communists, who are the only real alternative to the current world order... and somehow, he's actually playing a pro-Western role in his own way...

That’s why people wonder why the West keeps buying from Russia. They continue trading everything under the sun, which is pure madness. If your goal is to destroy an enemy, you don't hand them billions through trade deals and investments. There isn't a more illogical way to fund someone you're trying to take down. ☕

Melissa Gray2 said:Well, duh, they obviously want to tear it down. The whole NATO thing is basically just an anti-Russia project anyway; if things were different, they would’ve even let Russia join...

So Putin is basically the dam holding back the communists, who are the only real alternative to the current world order... and somehow, he's actually playing a pro-Western role in his own way...

Putin is just a hardcore modern-day communist.

Amanda Flores88 said:It’s almost like they’re enjoying the chaos. Small business owners are landing contracts while getting hit with electricity bills up to five times higher than before—we're talking monthly bills jumping from maybe $2,000 to over $7,000.

And then you've got these guys—either they're riding the government payroll or they haven't even moved out of their mom's basement. It's total Scarlett mode, much like our Government saying they'll "look into it" sometime... maybe by autumn. 🙏

So, what’s your actual proposal? Support an invasion of a sovereign nation? Do nothing? Or actively aid the aggressor? I haven't seen a single concrete suggestion on this forum other than suggesting we ignore the crisis entirely, or worse, force a country to surrender its territory just because our power bills are getting too high.🤦

It’s obvious right away that she’s just a lookalike. If it were actually Natalie, she definitely would have left a copy of Mein Kampf in the rental, if not right on the nightstand next to her daughter.☕

quietviper0 said:Not at all, it’s just completely useless as an indicator for anything meaningful...

On the contrary. A product's popularity and its price point are definitely indicators of something.
We're talking about a product that's universal across all markets, not some niche local brand.

urbanotter said:Think about it—what does a central bank really need in terms of foreign currency when they can just print more of their own? In this case, ExxonMobil is essentially buying from Russian importers who have been paid in foreign currency to cover their import costs; it’s a standard economic cycle seen in almost any nation.
The Federal Reserve doesn't exist just to facilitate currency trades for importers and exporters; it isn't like the old days of the Central Bank of America, where the primary goal was simply maintaining price stability by pegging the kuna to the Euro.
Looking back, we can clearly see how much "stability" that policy actually achieved.

Honestly, it’s ridiculous. Just ten days ago, you could pick up a candy bar for $2.00/, and now you can't find one for less than $9.90. So much for "stable" prices.

The specific account opened by ExxonMobil is designed specifically to bypass the freezes on funds meant for gas payments within Western banks that have slapped sanctions on Russia.

It isn't just a matter of buying and selling currency based on supply and demand; the converted funds actually remain sitting within the Russian banking system.

Because Russia is seeing such a massive trade surplus due to the drop in imports, the ruble has actually strengthened beyond what the government wants.
Now, the Central Bank is stepping in with measures to weaken an overly strong ruble because it’s starting to act as a bottleneck for Russian exports.
And remember, Russia isn't just exporting energy; they export a wide range of goods and raw materials. This is going to create significant issues with grain supplies, too. We're looking at expected yields in Ukraine dropping by as much as 50%, and with droughts ravaging American agriculture right now, yields for soft crops could easily be cut in half as well.
The rain just won't come when it's needed most, and if it finally does arrive, the damage will already be done.
Beyond just market volatility, we should probably prepare for food prices to keep climbing while everyone else tightens their belts; it’s highly unlikely that wages will keep pace with the rising cost of groceries.

So you're claiming that forex and rubles are trading freely in Russia?

nimbleviper3 said:Is Nutella actually a luxury item? 🤔

Clearly.
In self-sufficient Russia.

quietviper0 said:The price comparisons in this video actually make sense, which is a refreshing change from the ones we've been debating here so far...

But hey, if you really want to obsess over the specific price of Nutella, be my guest...
Just please, try not to let Nutella become your entire personality, otherwise the producers of sol de Chile might take offense and feel a little bit slighted...

My life's purpose is monitoring the cost of Nutella, and I don't see why that bothers you. Are you actually Nutella-phobic?

quietviper0 said:

I was just sitting here thinking about how much things seem to be shifting lately, and it really does make you wonder where everything is heading... I mean, when you look at the way the economy is moving and how everyone seems to be reacting to the latest news out of Washington, it feels like we're constantly on the edge of something significant, doesn't it? It’s almost like watching a slow-motion movie where you know the climax is coming, but you're just waiting for the director to finally call "cut"... anyway, I suppose I’m getting ahead of myself, but there's just something about this particular moment in history that feels uniquely heavy yet strangely full of potential if we can just navigate it correctly... As if I could just leave that hanging there without adding a bit more context... because you know me, I can't help but wander down a few side streets before I get to the point... so, what was it that was being said...
This is such an incredibly insightful comparison, really, because it lays out exactly how much of an impact those sanctions and the Russian countermeasures actually have on the ground...
I mean, does it even make sense to pack your shopping cart full of things you can’t find anywhere else? If that's the case, how would someone, say, an American living in a different part of the world, even begin to gauge what the local prices are like over there... 🤦

I suppose one should probably start by figuring out exactly what a single household or an individual actually needs just to get by, and then try to weigh those essential living costs against whatever salary they’re actually bringing home... though that might be asking a bit much from the professional Twitter crowd, wouldn't you agree? They seem far more interested in chasing clicks and likes, picking up engagement on anything they post as long as it carries that certain scent of sensationalism and the illusion of being groundbreaking...

Whether we're talking about a bottle of sol de Chile wine, a cold Paulaner beer, a tub of Nutella, or even just grabbing some Barilla pasta, a bag of Lay's chips, or a bar of Milka chocolate... and honestly, even things like high-end salmon or premium laundry detergent like Tide, none of these brands should ever be used as a real yardstick for measuring someone's quality of life or their actual purchasing power... because if these specific items happen to be out of stock or marked up with ridiculous prices in certain areas, they are incredibly easy to swap out for a billion other alternatives without losing an ounce of actual well-being or comfort in your daily routine... it really just comes down to the fact that these luxury labels don't define our standard of living at all...

And there’s another absolutely fascinating layer to this whole "comparison" they're trying to make, which is that he hasn't even actually set foot in Russia, but instead has just been scrolling through various online retailers to gather his data...

Well, you actually pointed out in your previous post that the ruble is absolute garbage, and I certainly wouldn't be dreaming of converting their wages into dollars using some official government exchange rate... so I'm wondering why, in this particular comparison, you're making the price seem relevant by calculating it at 60 rubles to the dollar...

If someone in Russia was buying Nutella for price X before sanctions, and now it sells for X times 2, that is an indicator. I don't see how that isn't perfectly clear. The effect of sanctions is that these specific products have become this much more expensive.

I asked for a breakdown of low retail prices in Russia, but I got no answer because the truth is devastating. Anything currently available will shock anyone who insists that Russia is a self-sufficient country.

Here is a guy directly from Russia: