Offside (General Discussion)

The "servant of the people" on Netflix—where the President is just some guy playing at being a leader
Right now, it’s just a Russian original with English subtitles
Enough if anyone actually wants to watch it

Mališa banned several political groups from operating: "Opposition Platform - For Life," "Shari Party," "Our People," "Opposition Bloc," "Left Opposition," "Union of Left Forces," "The State," "Progressive Socialist Party of Ukraine," "Socialist Party of Ukraine," "Socialists," and the "Vladimir Salda Bloc."

Does any of these parties actually hold any weight in Congress—or maybe have a stronghold in a specific state—or are they just minor players that were banned for show?
My take—and this is just how it looks to me—is that the National Security Council stepped in because these groups maintain suspiciously close ties with the aggressor.

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Nancy Sanchez31 said:😠

It looks like the Russians are checking tattoos just to figure out who needs to be silenced before they move in for the kill.🙄

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tusG...wXOf7be--n4aYU

While we observe things unfolding elsewhere, one cannot help but look at the current state of affairs in Russia. 👍

Just waiting for my turn to post, I guess...🥱

Joseph Clark37 said:Just waiting for my turn to post, I guess...🥱

You're definitely going to end up over in the Politics section, 100%.😁

I find myself hoping for an imminent, full-scale conflict. I say this without a hint of levity or irony. If such a thing were to occur, the faster the response from NATO, the better. We would need an overwhelming deployment of fighter jets, advanced missiles, and heavy artillery. My hope is for a scenario where we inflict maximum structural damage while minimizing human casualties. It would be the ultimate litmus test to see if those much-vaunted Russian Rockets and other technological fantasies actually hold up under real pressure. ☕

Furthermore, it would be fascinating to witness just how courageous Putin truly is once he is forced into a confrontation with an adversary that possesses weaponry of equal caliber. In my estimation, he would likely retreat within forty-eight hours of facing a peer competitor.

Can someone who actually follows track and field explain what the hell just happened during that 60m dash? It felt like they just threw two names into a black bag and pulled one out to decide who makes the finals.

wanderingcrane82 said:Can someone who actually follows track and field explain what the hell just happened during that 60m dash? It felt like they just threw two names into a black bag and pulled one out to decide who makes the finals.

They both clocked the exact same time in the qualifiers—I mean, down to the thousandth of a second—so there was just no way to separate them.🤣

I guess... I don't know... they really could have just held a tiny head-to-head race between the two of them, you know? Kind of like how they handle those tie-breakers in swimming when things get messy like that.🙏

Ferrari is back in the driver's seat
Juventus, Ferrari, and the Pope
And even an average guy like Digić is feeling satisfied

Jacob Kern2 said:I find myself hoping for an imminent, full-scale conflict. I say this without a hint of levity or irony. If such a thing were to occur, the faster the response from NATO, the better. We would need an overwhelming deployment of fighter jets, advanced missiles, and heavy artillery. My hope is for a scenario where we inflict maximum structural damage while minimizing human casualties. It would be the ultimate litmus test to see if those much-vaunted Russian Rockets and other technological fantasies actually hold up under real pressure. ☕

Furthermore, it would be fascinating to witness just how courageous Putin truly is once he is forced into a confrontation with an adversary that possesses weaponry of equal caliber. In my estimation, he would likely retreat within forty-eight hours of facing a peer competitor.

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.

I am certainly not in favor of a Third World War
—But the West is truly pushing things too far now
They really need to make a decision once and for all
The longer this endless mess in Ukraine drags on, the more people will just get used to it—treating it like some new normal—and eventually, public support for any kind of action is going to evaporate.
I see the West’s guiding light, Germany, already making offers to Ukrainian women
It reminds me of how Himmler had his own little plan for "obedient" Ukrainians once their job was done; it seems like the liberal descendants today have the exact same blueprint for that nation.

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.

And what exactly is the endgame here? 🤷

Does NATO get tangled up in the fray, leading Russia to launch their nukes, only for them to be countered by thousands more? Is that the scenario you're envisioning?

It simply isn't possible. ☕

Tell that friend of yours with all the radar equipment to dial back the intensity. 😁 It is honestly quite absurd to me that someone holding a lower military rank would draw such sweeping conclusions. 🤷 Or perhaps I have missed something vital, and we are actually dealing with some sort of mastermind here?

Jacob Kern2 said:And what exactly is the endgame here? 🤷

Does NATO get tangled up in the fray, leading Russia to launch their nukes, only for them to be countered by thousands more? Is that the scenario you're envisioning?

It simply isn't possible. ☕

Tell that friend of yours with all the radar equipment to dial back the intensity. 😁 It is honestly quite absurd to me that someone holding a lower military rank would draw such sweeping conclusions. 🤷 Or perhaps I have missed something vital, and we are actually dealing with some sort of mastermind here?

He isn't a mastermind, but he does understand the protocols. If a facility like that were being established, it would be a definitive signal that we are heading toward war. Out of all the NATO nations, maybe 700 people would be stationed at the center. We would contribute 20 of our own. That center exists to coordinate field operations. He didn't say Russia would wipe us out with atomic weapons; that was merely my own projection of what might happen if a minor power started losing a war. My conviction is that NATO could hold its own against Russia in a conventional war even without the US, but with the US involved, any chance for Russia is non-existent.

A mere bystander has transformed into a revolutionary icon😲

Valentina, if you please🙂

Honestly, I’m all for a full-on war with Russ. I’m not saying we go after Russia right this second and trigger a Nuclear War—that would be insane—but they absolutely need to be kicked out of Ukraine. Period. All NATO needs to do is take control of the skies over there... just constant air superiority, airstrikes, and bombing every single Russian target in sight. Let the Ukrainians handle the ground fight themselves, but we damn well better provide them with every bit of air support possible.

Kyle Campbell4 said:He isn't a mastermind, but he does understand the protocols. If a facility like that were being established, it would be a definitive signal that we are heading toward war. Out of all the NATO nations, maybe 700 people would be stationed at the center. We would contribute 20 of our own. That center exists to coordinate field operations. He didn't say Russia would wipe us out with atomic weapons; that was merely my own projection of what might happen if a minor power started losing a war. My conviction is that NATO could hold its own against Russia in a conventional war even without the US, but with the US involved, any chance for Russia is non-existent.

Essentially, if a unified command is established in Poland, it opens the door for NATO to intervene directly. Personally, I am rooting for that outcome.

It seems there is no other way this can conclude. This situation will escalate either immediately or within the next year. Does anyone truly believe that someone reasonable will step in to replace Putin? I would wager that there are already at least five hardline KGB-style operatives being considered right now, any one of whom could take his place.

Larry Fox5 said:Honestly, I’m all for a full-on war with Russ. I’m not saying we go after Russia right this second and trigger a Nuclear War—that would be insane—but they absolutely need to be kicked out of Ukraine. Period. All NATO needs to do is take control of the skies over there... just constant air superiority, airstrikes, and bombing every single Russian target in sight. Let the Ukrainians handle the ground fight themselves, but we damn well better provide them with every bit of air support possible.

That is precisely how it might unfold, because those twenty individuals would essentially consist of the Air Force personnel monitoring the radar systems. Most likely, this would manifest as a no-fly zone over Ukraine. Only two weeks ago, no one was even mentioning this joint command center, yet now negotiations are already underway among member nations to decide whether to proceed. If they reach a positive agreement, then the matter is settled; they will likely implement a flight zone, which inherently triggers a response from the opposing side, and there you have it. But yes, they must be driven out of Ukraine and left under sanctions until they manage to topple that little tyrant on their own.

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If Larry Fox5 decides to dodge the question, he’ll certainly earn my heartfelt thanks.😁