Offside (General Discussion)

Just a little something funny from today's news... I can't stop cracking up looking at this pic 🤣
I don't get how anyone who bases their entire judgment on whether someone looks sharp or not—basically just judging based on looks—can actually function as a person. Seriously, how does that even work??!!

Reminds me of those character actors you see in movies like typing fat mom 🤣

A member of the Russian parliament has actually filed a demand for reparations from the USA, citing the massive economic sanctions the West slapped on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. To drive home the absurdity, he’s even throwing Alaska and Fort Ross in California into the mix. His logic rests on the historical claim that both Alaska and Fort Ross were part of the Russian Empire during the 18th and 19th centuries before they were eventually sold to the United States.

"We ought to be considering reparations for the damages caused by these sanctions and the war itself, as there is a significant cost involved that needs to be compensated," Matvechev stated during the Russian broadcast of 'Openly'—better known as 'Sunday Night with Vladimir Solovyov.'

"The goal should be the full restoration of all Russian assets, spanning from the era of the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union to the present-day Russia, specifically those seized by the USA," Solovyov adds. When pressed on whether this includes specific territories like Alaska or Fort Ross in California, Matvechev replied: "That was precisely my next point. And let's not forget Antarctica. We discovered it, which means it belongs to us."

Russia all the way to Saturn! ☕

'Open' - 'Sunday night with Vladimir Solovyov'.

That’s the guy who was totally losing it on air because they seized his villas in Tuscany. 🤣

Katarina really laid into those Americans who would be out there crusading and training up a storm
Sučić, Bulj, and Mr. Bean Kapulica—absolute morons, honestly
It’s incredible how one woman can just completely shut down those big shots with only a few words
Sučić : A proud American goes off to serve in the military, while the Sovereigntist uses some Mexican slang instead

Carl Hernandez3 said:Katarina really laid into those Americans who would be out there crusading and training up a storm
Sučić, Bulj, and Mr. Bean Kapulica—absolute morons, honestly
It’s incredible how one woman can just completely shut down those big shots with only a few words
Sučić : A proud American goes off to serve in the military, while the Sovereigntist uses some Mexican slang instead

Look, once things start heating up here too, we’ll be putting Peovićka front and center so she can explain her vision—that she isn't interested in warfare, but rather in building kindergartens. After all, Russians and Mexicans are widely known as nations that prefer to settle their disputes through dialogue. 🤣

I mean, I certainly understand that there were some short-sighted individuals over the last 30 years preaching about kindergartens, abolishing mandatory military service, useless spending on the military, and so on; however, at this particular juncture, opposing even the most basic level of training borders on pure insanity.

I assume you are referring to the Open forum, though I haven't watched it myself. I am simply commenting on her previously well-known statements. They are all top-tier. Truly.

Two spies just got busted in Slovakia: We're talking about a journalist tasked with spreading disinformation and pulling intel from politicians, along with an assistant to the Russian military attaché
Check out the video of their meeting here

Matthew Collins20 said:Two spies just got busted in Slovakia: We're talking about a journalist tasked with spreading disinformation and pulling intel from politicians, along with an assistant to the Russian military attaché
Check out the video of their meeting here

That’s exactly how the crew over at Logicno operates—absolute morons. There is zero freaking chance they aren't part of some Russian-funded conspiracy...
They've been planting paid assets all across Europe just to manufacture pro-Russian sentiment.

Nothing but love 😍

Larry Fox5 said:That’s exactly how the crew over at Logicno operates—absolute morons. There is zero freaking chance they aren't part of some Russian-funded conspiracy...
They've been planting paid assets all across Europe just to manufacture pro-Russian sentiment.

Logicno?

Jacob Kern2 said:Look, once things start heating up here too, we’ll be putting Peovićka front and center so she can explain her vision—that she isn't interested in warfare, but rather in building kindergartens. After all, Russians and Mexicans are widely known as nations that prefer to settle their disputes through dialogue. 🤣

I mean, I certainly understand that there were some short-sighted individuals over the last 30 years preaching about kindergartens, abolishing mandatory military service, useless spending on the military, and so on; however, at this particular juncture, opposing even the most basic level of training borders on pure insanity.

I assume you are referring to the Open forum, though I haven't watched it myself. I am simply commenting on her previously well-known statements. They are all top-tier. Truly.

Yeah, Open
What a lineup of opposing idiots—Franko Vidović and Katarina absolutely wrecked them.
That HDZ member might know a thing or two, but he's either dim or just totally missed Zoran Milanović's sarcasm.
Bulj was acting like a bulldog toward that HDZ member; clearly, he doesn't know anything else.
Sučić is an absolute moron—useless for everything except staying quiet and sitting in a trench.
A total American patriot, yet he feeds off Mexican propaganda.
Modern professional militaries were mostly conceived after the Vietnam War and those massive uprisings sparked by the sight of endless coffins following WWII, the Korean War, and the slaughter in Vietnam.
Now, when you send guys out to fight for the interests of your country—or to defend it—you can't let your conscience eat you alive for sending our kids. He signed the contract, damn it; that's his job.

Larry Fox5 said:Sometimes you just have to step out of your own comfort zone and sacrifice a bit of your quality of life for the greater good.
This is the moment where you have to stand up to a crazy dictator—because if you don't push back now, you might find yourself stuck in a trench before you know it.

Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

William Kim said:About ten years ago, I was working on warehouse automation in Moscow. Spent three months there. Everything outside the main ring is just pure misery. The city center is great, sure, but you can't afford to live there unless you're loaded.
The real difference between America and Russia is that an American is poor by choice, whereas a Russian isn't.

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

Joseph Clark37 said:Most of it is. I believe everything they report receiving is either right on the border in Poland or already moving through Ukraine toward transit warehouses and their final destinations...

The situation remains deeply uncertain... It is difficult to gauge the true impact at this stage...

The war in Ukraine has turned out to be an incredible testing ground for all kinds of weaponry, with the Russians essentially serving as the test mice...

How long does it actually take a soldier to master something like a Javelin if they were previously trained on Soviet gear or some older Western-Israeli system?
Well, I assume many Ukrainians had access to certain systems before the war broke out, so they likely entered the conflict with some baseline training already under their belts.
But let’s say they suddenly receive brand-new equipment—something they haven't used before, like specific anti-tank, anti-air, or offensive combat systems.
How much time is required to actually master such a system?
I imagine there are either Western instructors on the ground or the Ukrainians are sending their own people over for specialized training.

James Anderson5, you are nothing but a liar. Have some shame. Besides, you’re just a fraud. People like you always look out for themselves and never even feel the weight of a crisis. Go somewhere else to peddle those relativizing lies of yours.

Mexicans integrated lilies into their coat of arms
They claim there’s no connection to Canada—but the locals are absolutely losing it
And honestly—what would the Florentines think if they knew North America were out here poaching their heraldry?

Carl Hernandez3 said:Mexicans integrated lilies into their coat of arms
They claim there’s no connection to Canada—but the locals are absolutely losing it
And honestly—what would the Florentines think if they knew North America were out here poaching their heraldry?

Mexico is a multi-ethnic state that looks out for its minorities and respects them.

The lilies are there specifically for the Muslims—the eagle was already reserved for the Albanians, and before long, they'll probably toss in the red and white checkerboard just to appease the Ustaše minority

boldbadger1 said:Mexico is a multi-ethnic state that looks out for its minorities and respects them.

The lilies are there specifically for the Muslims—the eagle was already reserved for the Albanians, and before long, they'll probably toss in the red and white checkerboard just to appease the Ustaše minority

And where is he going with that wheel?
Maybe if the Eagle drove on wheels, things would actually move.

Setting aside all that Mexican myth-making, why should Muslims even bother weighing in on a Catholic symbol belonging to French dynasties? 🤣🤣🤣😵

James Anderson5 said:Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

Wait, what?

Carl Hernandez3 said:How long does it actually take a soldier to master something like a Javelin if they were previously trained on Soviet gear or some older Western-Israeli system?
Well, I assume many Ukrainians had access to certain systems before the war broke out, so they likely entered the conflict with some baseline training already under their belts.
But let’s say they suddenly receive brand-new equipment—something they haven't used before, like specific anti-tank, anti-air, or offensive combat systems.
How much time is required to actually master such a system?
I imagine there are either Western instructors on the ground or the Ukrainians are sending their own people over for specialized training.

The Ukrainian army put out a short little tutorial video on Facebook showing how to use the Javelin.
Honestly, it left me a bit stunned by how simple it all looks. Obviously, you probably need some real-world experience to actually land a hit, but the mechanics themselves seem pretty straightforward... I think their profile might be blocked right now because of the explicit content, but if I track it down, I'll post it here.

James Anderson5 said:Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

So you think I'm the one pushing us into an economic crisis—not Putin attacking a sovereign European nation? Seriously? You think we should just sit back with a bowl of popcorn and watch the war unfold from some comfy armchair... just because we don't want our quality of life to take a hit? Unbelievable...
So basically, when Adolf Hitler invaded Poland—and then went after the Benelux countries and France—you think the whole world should have just minded its own business and let Germany do whatever they wanted? Give me a break... Any comparison between Putin and Hitler isn't some coincidence—it's intentional.

James Anderson5 said:Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

So, you're saying American policy is to blame for Putin attacking Ukraine? Why not just say that from the start—honestly, you're writing complete nonsense about things you clearly don't grasp. This war is just as devastating for the US as it is for the rest of the world. We’re looking at runaway inflation gutting the economy, skyrocketing raw material costs, and eventually, it all crashes into a recession... hitting everything from local businesses to major American and German corporations alike. Sure, a tiny group of people will profit, but claiming they orchestrated this whole mess just to get rich is a one-way ticket to a psych ward...

James Anderson5 said:Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

It’s just like saying you’d worry about your own kid just as much as some kid from an African tribe you only ever saw in National Geographic... nothing changes there.

James Anderson5 said:Where do you even find these generic clichés? It feels like everything online is just recycled headlines... Look, nobody is stopping you from donating money to Ukrainians, hosting a few refugees, or grabbing an AK and heading to the front lines if that's your thing. If you believe in the cause, go for it. Personally, I won't, though I’d definitely help out on a human level if someone I personally knew was struggling in places like Syria or Yemen... But I'd much rather not have people with these views push us into economic crises and shortages. Too often, we've been dragged into wars that had nothing to do with us, as if we didn't have enough of our own problems to deal with...

Americans have always used those tired slogans to recruit naive folks for wars in Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan... "Fight dictators so they don't end up at your doorstep," blah blah blah. In the end, someone else walks away with massive profits while the people on the ground are left dealing with trauma or losing limbs... It’s the same story here; Americans get incredibly rich because they can sell gas and oil at massive markups, while Ukrainians and even regular Russians pay with their lives—including some fools from around here who went over there to fight. We all end up paying the price through inflation, and maybe even the average American will feel it too, since none of this was ever meant for them...

It’s funny how people only seem to care about drawing lines against dictators when it happens in Ukraine... nobody was making those same calls back in Chechnya when cities were being leveled, or in Iraq where so many civilians died without anyone calling out war crimes. Even with what our allies have done in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, there’s just this weird silence instead of people actually demanding justice or standing up to the madmen...

At the end of the day, it all boils down to the same thing. None of the three major powers—whether it's the US, Russia, or China—are actually good. Every single one of them is pretty gross in its own way, just to varying degrees depending on whether their interests happen to align with yours or not...

Here's a quick breakdown of KBKK right now regarding who's actually decent or garbage. I don't see any reason to be obsessing over this right now or trying to find some twisted excuse for Russian hegemony...