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Brenda Murphy3 said:What do you guys think? If someone had sat Putin down on February 23rd and given him a crystal ball—showing him exactly what the situation in Ukraine would look like by July 22nd—we’re talking specific numbers on Russian casualties, exactly how much the West would step up, and just a general snapshot of where everything stands today... would he have actually pulled the trigger? Or would he have looked at that mess and just said, "Nah, I'm good... maybe some other time"? 😁
Brenda Murphy3 said:What do you guys think? If someone had sat Putin down on February 23rd and given him a crystal ball—showing him exactly what the situation in Ukraine would look like by July 22nd—we’re talking specific numbers on Russian casualties, exactly how much the West would step up, and just a general snapshot of where everything stands today... would he have actually pulled the trigger? Or would he have looked at that mess and just said, "Nah, I'm good... maybe some other time"? 😁
Brenda Murphy3 said:What do you guys think? If someone had sat Putin down on February 23rd and given him a crystal ball—showing him exactly what the situation in Ukraine would look like by July 22nd—we’re talking specific numbers on Russian casualties, exactly how much the West would step up, and just a general snapshot of where everything stands today... would he have actually pulled the trigger? Or would he have looked at that mess and just said, "Nah, I'm good... maybe some other time"? 😁
Bryan Booth82 said:It would be absolutely devastating for him if he finally realized just how much he’d been lied to regarding the actual caliber of the Russian military. Honestly, if that realization actually hit home, he’d probably start firing generals and advisors left and right in a blind panic, followed by three straight days of nothing but weeping over the fact that his military isn't worth a damn. Is anyone actually surprised?
General?
Christian Torres3 said:I wouldn't say he's that stupid, though. He knows exactly how to play people, just like he used to lie to his own bosses. As a trained intelligence officer, he definitely knew they were lying to him, but he was likely expecting a situation similar to Georgia or the sanctions following Crimea. There's no way he dreamed that the USA would go 120% all-in on Ukraine.
Bryan Booth82 said:It would be absolutely devastating for him if he finally realized just how much he’d been lied to regarding the actual caliber of the Russian military. Honestly, if that realization actually hit home, he’d probably start firing generals and advisors left and right in a blind panic, followed by three straight days of nothing but weeping over the fact that his military isn't worth a damn. Is anyone actually surprised?
General?
Nathan Thomas12 said:The generals and advisors definitely weren't in the loop. When you build an entire oligarchy based on looting state assets, even a local mechanic will sign off saying he changed your oil when he didn't touch a thing. Corruption just bleeds into every single layer of society.
gentlerider7 said:And man, you saw the exact same thing playing out in our local news here. The night before the invasion even started, the morning papers were already running headlines claiming Kyiv would fall within three days if the military actually stepped foot in Ukraine.
Brenda Murphy3 said:What do you guys think? If someone had sat Putin down on February 23rd and given him a crystal ball—showing him exactly what the situation in Ukraine would look like by July 22nd—we’re talking specific numbers on Russian casualties, exactly how much the West would step up, and just a general snapshot of where everything stands today... would he have actually pulled the trigger? Or would he have looked at that mess and just said, "Nah, I'm good... maybe some other time"? 😁
Bryan Booth82 said:It would be absolutely devastating for him if he finally realized just how much he’d been lied to regarding the actual caliber of the Russian military. Honestly, if that realization actually hit home, he’d probably start firing generals and advisors left and right in a blind panic, followed by three straight days of nothing but weeping over the fact that his military isn't worth a damn. Is anyone actually surprised?
General?
peaceful soul said:We're left behind.
To be honest, it’s pretty insulting how late this info finally shows up.
Jessica Peterson2 said:So, today you have these Putin enthusiasts from America and Canada out there celebrating Victory Day.
Apparently, Putin has officially added both America and Canada to his little list of "unfriendly nations." 😂
peace bubble said:We’ve been honored.
Honestly, you have to admit it’s a bit insulting that this is coming so late
Jessica Peterson2 said:So, today you have these Putin enthusiasts from America and Canada out there celebrating Victory Day.
Apparently, Putin has officially added both America and Canada to his little list of "unfriendly nations." 😂
Jessica Peterson2 said:So, today you have these Putin enthusiasts from America and Canada out there celebrating Victory Day.
Apparently, Putin has officially added both America and Canada to his little list of "unfriendly nations." 😂
Paul Thomas46 said:Wait, haven't we been on a list like this before? 🤔
I mean, they've definitely put us on a list already—though I'm not quite sure which one, honestly...
Is this the definitive version, or are they just going to keep shuffling us onto different lists?
I can't possibly keep track of it all... 😢
gentlestag15 said:So now we're enemies too, John? Why don't you go hang out on the forums for friendly countries
like Mexico, North Korea, or Iran 😁
Jessica Peterson2 said:No.
You've actually been on there since the day before yesterday:
Listed right alongside Greece, Denmark, Slovakia, and Canada.
And, of course, the rest of the world—with the notable exceptions of our dear allies North Korea, Syria, Central African Republic, LPR, DRC, Transnistria, South Ossetia, and the other beacons of democracy out there. ☕
