A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
"I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them"
On what do you base that?
My first clue was the massive amounts of damage that are wrecking the infrastructure and social fabric of the country. That's not winning.
Well, in the case Ukraine can never 'win'.
But that doesn't mean a 'win' for Russia either.
If Ukraine comes out of this a sovereign, independent country, with a functioning (not sham) democracy, then in the long run that will be a 'win' for them - especially as they might find it much easier to rebuild than Russia will.
Hmm?
Vast swathes of Ukraine, a country the size of France, are virtually uninhabitable for the foreseeable future. The infrastructure is a basket case. It will take months to recommission utilities. Clearing up the debris alone will take years. The World Trade Center clean up took 9 months.
The Second WW finished in 1945 and Cologne Cathedral was reopened in 1956, Coventry Cathedral opened in May 1962.
And Coventry won the war, even if it took years to recover from it.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, they will have won, even if they've been severely tried and hurt in the process.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, the World will have won. And for their sacrifice the World will owe Ukrainians a Marshall Plan, something of course Coventry did not benefit from.
We were the biggest recipient of Marshall Aid. Though arguably we didn't spend it well.
Yep, and the Labour government pissed it up the wall, unsurprisingly.
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24 The Russian Army has replaced the Ukrainian flag in front of the main building of the Enerhodar City administration, with a Soviet flag.
A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
Unless a NATO nation is invaded, NATO will not become directly involved
I agree that NATO will think better of direct involvement.
But they did, of course, get involved in Yugoslavia without a NATO member coming under attack, based on humanitarian grounds and regional stability related to a large scale refugee crisis, both of which are clearly issues in Ukraine.
Milosevic's Serbia did not have nuclear weapons, unlike Putin's Russia and also had a far smaller military. So a completely different case
Of course, and that's why they won't do it. I was simply pointing out that an attack on a NATO membership isn't a prerequisite for NATO to become directly involved in a combat rather than peace-keeping role.
It is unless you are a military insignificant, small nation that can swiftly be beaten
That’s not what the projections for a land invasion to liberate Kosovo looked like. And it was on the cards.
There again, that was back when we thought T72/90s were a match for a modern battle tank and couldn’t be overcome by tractors.
There was no land invasion just jets sent in but Serbia did not have nuclear weapons and has an active army of just 28,000 compared to over 1 million in Russia's army
Read up on the history. We were within days of ordering a land invasion using the British dominated force, and assumed heavy casualties. Fortunately he broke just before.
Kosovo is also a really good lesson in western hubris on air campaigns. It wasn’t anything like as effective as we hoped.
Air power is great against tanks and supply convoys.
But bloody awful against people.
In Kosovo it wasn't even that good against tanks. When the ceasefire was enacted the Western Allies were very surprised at the number of Serbian tanks that popped up and rolled away unharmed.
"Must the world live in the shadow of atomic fear?"
Somewhere in a box is my vinyl collection, including that album.
Thanks to you suggesting it just listening to War Pigs and enjoying Tony Iommi's great guitar playing with Bill Ward's superb drumming. Both songs had distinctly weird endings!
It is a worry though. The potential for bad things to happen with this scheme is quite high, even if it is only to a very small proportion of refugees.
Who will get the blame?
And can we let the odd incident get in the way of doing the right thing?
Which is why the UK gov are vetting the volunteers, charities are vetting the refugees, and local authorities will have a role in monitoring the placements.
The overwhelming majority of the refugees are women and children, as men 16-60 are all conscripted.
There will be incidents and, as with the looting at the London riots a few years back, dragging people up to the beak quickly, and handing out exemplary sentences, should ensure that justice is done.
A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
"I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them"
On what do you base that?
My first clue was the massive amounts of damage that are wrecking the infrastructure and social fabric of the country. That's not winning.
Well, in the case Ukraine can never 'win'.
But that doesn't mean a 'win' for Russia either.
If Ukraine comes out of this a sovereign, independent country, with a functioning (not sham) democracy, then in the long run that will be a 'win' for them - especially as they might find it much easier to rebuild than Russia will.
Hmm?
Vast swathes of Ukraine, a country the size of France, are virtually uninhabitable for the foreseeable future. The infrastructure is a basket case. It will take months to recommission utilities. Clearing up the debris alone will take years. The World Trade Center clean up took 9 months.
The Second WW finished in 1945 and Cologne Cathedral was reopened in 1956, Coventry Cathedral opened in May 1962.
And Coventry won the war, even if it took years to recover from it.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, they will have won, even if they've been severely tried and hurt in the process.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, the World will have won. And for their sacrifice the World will owe Ukrainians a Marshall Plan, something of course Coventry did not benefit from.
We were the biggest recipient of Marshall Aid. Though arguably we didn't spend it well.
Yep, and the Labour government pissed it up the wall, unsurprisingly.
I think your view is a fair one. The piece balances the argument by saying that in the 1980s North Sea oil revenues were spent in exactly the same way.
Britain's role as World Policeman does not come cheap.
A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
Unless a NATO nation is invaded, NATO will not become directly involved
I agree that NATO will think better of direct involvement.
But they did, of course, get involved in Yugoslavia without a NATO member coming under attack, based on humanitarian grounds and regional stability related to a large scale refugee crisis, both of which are clearly issues in Ukraine.
Milosevic's Serbia did not have nuclear weapons, unlike Putin's Russia and also had a far smaller military. So a completely different case
Of course, and that's why they won't do it. I was simply pointing out that an attack on a NATO membership isn't a prerequisite for NATO to become directly involved in a combat rather than peace-keeping role.
It is unless you are a military insignificant, small nation that can swiftly be beaten
That’s not what the projections for a land invasion to liberate Kosovo looked like. And it was on the cards.
There again, that was back when we thought T72/90s were a match for a modern battle tank and couldn’t be overcome by tractors.
There was no land invasion just jets sent in but Serbia did not have nuclear weapons and has an active army of just 28,000 compared to over 1 million in Russia's army
Read up on the history. We were within days of ordering a land invasion using the British dominated force, and assumed heavy casualties. Fortunately he broke just before.
Kosovo is also a really good lesson in western hubris on air campaigns. It wasn’t anything like as effective as we hoped.
No we weren't and even if we were it was against an army just a tiny fraction of the British army and an even smaller fraction of NATO forces combined. It was not against a Russia army multiple times the size of the British army and almost the same size as NATO's European forces combined and with nuclear weapons.
It did do the job of destroying enough Serbian army to prevent a mass genocide of the Kosovan people
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
It is a worry though. The potential for bad things to happen with this scheme is quite high, even if it is only to a very small proportion of refugees.
Who will get the blame?
And can we let the odd incident get in the way of doing the right thing?
One thing that I believe is being done is that the refugees will be entitled to work and claim benefits. This means they will find it easier to leave accommodation if they find it isn't safe.
Enrique Tarrio, the former head of the Proud Boys extremist group, is up on a conspiracy charge for Capitol riot:
"A document found by federal prosecutors in the possession of a far-right leader contained a detailed plan to surveil and storm government buildings around the Capitol on Jan. 6 last year, people familiar with the document said on Monday."
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24 The Russian Army has replaced the Ukrainian flag in front of the main building of the Enerhodar City administration, with a Soviet flag.
A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
Unless a NATO nation is invaded, NATO will not become directly involved
I agree that NATO will think better of direct involvement.
But they did, of course, get involved in Yugoslavia without a NATO member coming under attack, based on humanitarian grounds and regional stability related to a large scale refugee crisis, both of which are clearly issues in Ukraine.
Milosevic's Serbia did not have nuclear weapons, unlike Putin's Russia and also had a far smaller military. So a completely different case
Of course, and that's why they won't do it. I was simply pointing out that an attack on a NATO membership isn't a prerequisite for NATO to become directly involved in a combat rather than peace-keeping role.
It is unless you are a military insignificant, small nation that can swiftly be beaten
That’s not what the projections for a land invasion to liberate Kosovo looked like. And it was on the cards.
There again, that was back when we thought T72/90s were a match for a modern battle tank and couldn’t be overcome by tractors.
There was no land invasion just jets sent in but Serbia did not have nuclear weapons and has an active army of just 28,000 compared to over 1 million in Russia's army
Read up on the history. We were within days of ordering a land invasion using the British dominated force, and assumed heavy casualties. Fortunately he broke just before.
Kosovo is also a really good lesson in western hubris on air campaigns. It wasn’t anything like as effective as we hoped.
No we weren't and even if we were it was against an army just a tiny fraction of the British army and an even smaller fraction of NATO forces combined. It was not against a Russia army multiple times the size of the British army and almost the same size as NATO's European forces combined and with nuclear weapons.
It did do the job of destroying enough Serbian army to prevent a mass genocide of the Kosovan people
A whole new route to World War 3. Is this year the end of the American empire?
I think it's inevitable now. The whole thing is getting too big and too chaotic to be contained.
Er, which is inevitable? World War 3 or the End of the American Empire?
Asking for 7 billion friends
WW3. Sooner or later there's going to be an accident or false flag or some other incident that draws NATO in.
However, in contrast to those doing their assessment via tractor memes, I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them. So perhaps they will collapse and the whole thing will fizzle out before The Road becomes a self-help manual.
"I think Ukraine are getting the absolute shit kicked out of them"
On what do you base that?
My first clue was the massive amounts of damage that are wrecking the infrastructure and social fabric of the country. That's not winning.
Well, in the case Ukraine can never 'win'.
But that doesn't mean a 'win' for Russia either.
If Ukraine comes out of this a sovereign, independent country, with a functioning (not sham) democracy, then in the long run that will be a 'win' for them - especially as they might find it much easier to rebuild than Russia will.
Hmm?
Vast swathes of Ukraine, a country the size of France, are virtually uninhabitable for the foreseeable future. The infrastructure is a basket case. It will take months to recommission utilities. Clearing up the debris alone will take years. The World Trade Center clean up took 9 months.
The Second WW finished in 1945 and Cologne Cathedral was reopened in 1956, Coventry Cathedral opened in May 1962.
And Coventry won the war, even if it took years to recover from it.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, they will have won, even if they've been severely tried and hurt in the process.
If Ukraine is a free nation at the end of this, the World will have won. And for their sacrifice the World will owe Ukrainians a Marshall Plan, something of course Coventry did not benefit from.
We were the biggest recipient of Marshall Aid. Though arguably we didn't spend it well.
Yep, and the Labour government pissed it up the wall, unsurprisingly.
I think your view is a fair one. The piece balances the argument by saying that in the 1980s North Sea oil revenues were spent in exactly the same way.
Britain's role as World Policeman does not come cheap.
To be fair, if the Labour Govt. 1945-50 had cut back any further on military commitments, and on propping up the Sterling Area, the howls from the Tories would have been dreadful.
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
More deserving of your remembrance is every dead Ukrainian citizen.
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24 The Russian Army has replaced the Ukrainian flag in front of the main building of the Enerhodar City administration, with a Soviet flag.
It is a worry though. The potential for bad things to happen with this scheme is quite high, even if it is only to a very small proportion of refugees.
Who will get the blame?
And can we let the odd incident get in the way of doing the right thing?
Which is why the UK gov are vetting the volunteers, charities are vetting the refugees, and local authorities will have a role in monitoring the placements.
The overwhelming majority of the refugees are women and children, as men 16-60 are all conscripted.
There will be incidents and, as with the looting at the London riots a few years back, dragging people up to the beak quickly, and handing out exemplary sentences, should ensure that justice is done.
Unfortunately not all local authorities have a good track record in monitoring.
As you say, though, with the refugees being 90% women and children, you'd hope that it will be easier to find the right hosts. There's an awful lot of goodwill out there, even in awful red-wall leaver strongholds like this one...
And as LostPassword says, allowing them to work will make a big difference. Dependency is likely to be the main cause of trouble.
Reuters reports the brave young lady who protested live on Russian TV has been fined around £200
Perhaps she was a Putin plant, as part of his preparation to back down and end the war. Now he can claim he was being lied to, and now that he knows the truth, he can change course ...
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
More deserving of your remembrance is every dead Ukrainian citizen.
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
More deserving of your remembrance is every dead Ukrainian citizen.
Reuters reports the brave young lady who protested live on Russian TV has been fined around £200
Perhaps she was a Putin plant, as part of his preparation to back down and end the war. Now he can claim he was being lied to, and now that he knows the truth, he can change course ...
(If only ...)
It would be a Stalinist way out. Use it as an opportunity to shoot a few hundred minor apparatchiks for treason and then tell everyone via state TV that it was a major victory and the Ukrainians surrendered/welcomed their Russian brothers. I mean, who (in Russia at least) would know the truth?
"800 people were detained in anti-war rallies. Some of them have been released after 15 days. They say about torture & beating in prisons. One of them: "We were taken to the shower - 60 people in 4 booths.The convoy filled the room with gas.People got burns, were coughing""
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
More deserving of your remembrance is every dead Ukrainian citizen.
Indeed, and of course, but in spite of being a long long way from being a pacifist I do have the perspective to realise that even Russian Major Generals are generally loved by someone.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
But is this real? have the Russians lost another Maj General? if so how many is that now?
No sympathy for Putin at all, and he deserves to lose, but every time we see a picture of a dead Russian soldier we should remember it is someone's son, brother, husband, father or friend. Such a terrible waste.
More deserving of your remembrance is every dead Ukrainian citizen.
Indeed, and of course, but in spite of being a long long way from being a pacifist I do have the perspective to realise that even Russian Major Generals are generally loved by someone.
Conscripts loaded 20 to a truck sitting in a convoy waiting to be ambushed after being lied to throughout? Well, maybe some sympathy there.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
He'll have to repeal the 22nd Amendment before seeking a 3rd term in 2028 (by which time he'd be 82 btw).
An ... interesting... thread. Which has not yet reached its conclusion.
https://twitter.com/kamilkazani/status/1503768312236421120 Today I’ll suggest some specific measures to end this war. To start with, the very idea of deescalation as the ultimate goal is absolutely insane. It would mean repeating Napoleon’s mistake. Napoleon worked hard on deescalation – that’s why he lost a war he could’ve totally won
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
They say wishes come in threes...
Oh, wow, well I have not found one of the cheeky little chappies yet, but I'll take your word for it. So Trump and Putin up for a good smack. Who would be the third? Not sure whether he meets the "leader" category, but it must be Farage.
Fox News has confirmed that veteran cameraman Pierre Zakrzewski was killed in Ukraine on Monday, when his vehicle was "struck by incoming fire".
Fox News’ Ukrainian producer Oleksandra Kuvshynova was also killed. Do not forget her. Without our Ukrainian colleagues so many stories would go untold. Ukrainian journalists are doing brave, incredible work on top of personally dealing with Russia’s war against their country. https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/1503773793206034432
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
They say wishes come in threes...
Oh, wow, well I have not found one of the cheeky little chappies yet, but I'll take your word for it. So Trump and Putin up for a good smack. Who would be the third? Not sure whether he meets the "leader" category, but it must be Farage.
Sorry, it's strictly World Leaders with a statute of limitations expiry of 15 months, so you must be quick.
If this is true, it's a whole knew chapter of ponerology.
Murdering your own people to turn them against the enemy..
"The Russian command is preparing for a large-scale provocation - the shelling of Belgorod
According to available information, Russia"s military command is now looking into a scenario where the Russian territory will be shelled and the Ukrainian side will be blamed for the attack.
The Russians are poised to attack own cities using the BM-21 Grad MLR systems, to accuse the Ukrainian Army of targeting the civilian population. The Azov Regiment"s Commander Serhiy Velychko (call sign Chile) will be designated as the one immediately responsible for the "attack." "
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
Depends how hard. A lethal blow ? Putin, no question.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
He'll have to repeal the 22nd Amendment before seeking a 3rd term in 2028 (by which time he'd be 82 btw).
Or he'll just by-pass the constitution. If the military are stuffed full of senior place men imposed by his cronies, who will stop him?
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
I suspect he will be getting too old. Don Jnr. or Eric on the other hand...
If one found a leprechaun, and he said he granted you a wish to punch any world ruler in the face, very hard, would it be Trump or Putin? Difficult call.
They say wishes come in threes...
Oh, wow, well I have not found one of the cheeky little chappies yet, but I'll take your word for it. So Trump and Putin up for a good smack. Who would be the third? Not sure whether he meets the "leader" category, but it must be Farage.
Based on local and social media sources I can confirm that the Ukrainian Armed Forces conducted a successful attack (again) on Kherson Airbase(again), which resulted in several Russian helicopters lost (again).We’re waiting for IMINT to confirm the full extent of the damage.
If this is true, it's a whole knew chapter of ponerology.
Murdering your own people to turn them against the enemy..
"The Russian command is preparing for a large-scale provocation - the shelling of Belgorod
According to available information, Russia"s military command is now looking into a scenario where the Russian territory will be shelled and the Ukrainian side will be blamed for the attack.
The Russians are poised to attack own cities using the BM-21 Grad MLR systems, to accuse the Ukrainian Army of targeting the civilian population. The Azov Regiment"s Commander Serhiy Velychko (call sign Chile) will be designated as the one immediately responsible for the "attack." "
"Now Russian TV anchor Sergey Brilev has reportedly resigned from the state television network VGTRK, where there’s supposedly a mass exodus of staff underway. Very big news if true."
Corroborates other reports. Seems like today has been a good day for Ukr.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
250 to 300 hours. That's how long Ukraine needs to hold out for before the Russian army may run out of resources and morale according to some experts. I hope it turns out to be true. Tick tock.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
How does he get round the 22nd Amendment?
I'm sure the Supreme Court could find a way if they really wanted to....
250 to 300 hours. That's how long Ukraine needs to hold out for before the Russian army may run out of resources and morale according to some experts. I hope it turns out to be true. Tick tock.
I think I heard the same thing last week, being days away from out of supplies.
Just been invited by the school to an ONLINE PARENTS' EVENING.
WTF? When will this ever end?
Possibly never. We've found online parents evenings to be really efficient, of all the online stuff its the one thing that has worked really smoothly I found, I think our school may be looking to keep them permanently, with face-to-face meetings for those who want/need them.
Cheltenham better than usual for me. Doctor Brown Bear as a e/w 40 bet in 4:50. Long shot.
Gone to Brazil. 😕
Anyone else on Marie’s Rock? Ran a 2m5f race, everything else wondered what had happened to finish line when came past in last furlong. 😉
Yep, one of two winners from six selections. Thanks for the tips
No worries. 👍🏻 It was great immersive watching. 2/4 on my tips, my PP odds 9-2 18-1. But the best moment of afternoon was acclaim for Honeysuckle after her win. 🥲 Wow. Can we do it all again tomorrow 🥳
If this is true, it's a whole knew chapter of ponerology.
Murdering your own people to turn them against the enemy..
"The Russian command is preparing for a large-scale provocation - the shelling of Belgorod
According to available information, Russia"s military command is now looking into a scenario where the Russian territory will be shelled and the Ukrainian side will be blamed for the attack.
The Russians are poised to attack own cities using the BM-21 Grad MLR systems, to accuse the Ukrainian Army of targeting the civilian population. The Azov Regiment"s Commander Serhiy Velychko (call sign Chile) will be designated as the one immediately responsible for the "attack." "
Just been invited by the school to an ONLINE PARENTS' EVENING.
WTF? When will this ever end?
Possibly never. We've found online parents evenings to be really efficient, of all the online stuff its the one thing that has worked really smoothly I found, I think our school may be looking to keep them permanently, with face-to-face meetings for those who want/need them.
Fair enough if they host them for those that prefer them, as long as there is also an option to meet in person. I stare at a screen all day, most days, the last thing I want is yet more Zoom meetings.
When Trump wins in 2024, Europe will face three authoritarian/fascist world powers alone.
Bleak.
The US didn't cease to be a democracy in 2016 and it wouldn't if Trump won again.
It nearly did on January 6th 2021.
If he wins, he'll make sure he gets it right by the time he seeks "re-election" four years later. Anyone who doesn't think he is stupendous risk to american democracy is not paying attention. His party is already well on the way to being a personality cult, save a few brave souls. Once back in government they will pull out all the stops.
How does he get round the 22nd Amendment?
I'm sure the Supreme Court could find a way if they really wanted to....
Trump would be 82. The SCOTUS judges aren't exactly Trumpist. And, yes, whilst they can start with their conclusions and work backwards (as with Obamacare, when the individual mandate was ruled to be simultaneously a tax and not a tax; or with prorogation here) it's not credible to suggest that there's a path to evasion of the term limit.
Comment on Twitter in reply (I have no idea if it's true)
"A lot of those look like british NLAWs, which are disposable. So they might have actually captured spent launchers and the tubes they came in. The Ukranians would have just discarded them after firing."
EU finally sanction Abramovich and Sky says the question rises that will the EU allow Chelsea to play in Europe
Thank **** Johnson didn't let the grass grow under Abramovitch's feet.
What specifically has he done in the past that would have warranted this action earlier?
According to the Guardian on 10th March: "Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men, was FINALLY subjected to sanctions by the UK government after ministers accused him of having “clear connections” to Vladimir Putin’s regime and being among a group of businessmen who had “blood on their hands”...The move will heap further pressure on Putin TWO WEEKS after he ordered troops to invade Ukraine in a bloody war that has seen thousands killed or injured".
Cheltenham better than usual for me. Doctor Brown Bear as a e/w 40 bet in 4:50. Long shot.
Gone to Brazil. 😕
Anyone else on Marie’s Rock? Ran a 2m5f race, everything else wondered what had happened to finish line when came past in last furlong. 😉
Yep, one of two winners from six selections. Thanks for the tips
No worries. 👍🏻 It was great immersive watching. 2/4 on my tips, my PP odds 9-2 18-1. But the best moment of afternoon was acclaim for Honeysuckle after her win. 🥲 Wow. Can we do it all again tomorrow 🥳
41% of stake returned as profit so a reasonable day 1. Tomorrow sounds like a plan
She is usually articulate, and an extremely wily political operative. It looks like too much botox, but perhaps she's had a (mini-)stroke? Almost looks like that.
EU finally sanction Abramovich and Sky says the question rises that will the EU allow Chelsea to play in Europe
Thank **** Johnson didn't let the grass grow under Abramovitch's feet.
What specifically has he done in the past that would have warranted this action earlier?
According to the Guardian on 10th March "Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men, was finally subjected to sanctions by the UK government after ministers accused him of having “clear connections” to Vladimir Putin’s regime and being among a group of businessmen who had “blood on their hands”...The move will heap further pressure on Putin two weeks after he ordered troops to invade Ukraine in a bloody war that has seen thousands killed or injured".
Yes, after the actions in Ukraine, but you seem to be suggesting he should have sanctioned years ago.
The Sun is out and the snow is beginning to melt in Tallinn. Even better the COVID restrictions on going out have been largely lifted today. However few people are smiling here. The number of refugees is way above what was prepared for, so new places are being found in a hurry. Estonia´s proximity to Russia, (not Ukraine) is definitely chilling the investment climate and there are some concerns about how this will impact the rest of the year. From the perspective of tourism, the cruises that stop in Tallinn en route to/from St. Petersburg are unlikely to resume for some time. Estonia is still preparing for Russia to lash out, and certainly the cyberwar is growing apace. After the attacks on Air Baltic (and British Airways, amongst others) the Russians continue to harrass and probe Western cyber defences. In all but direct NATO/Russian military confrontation, we think that World War Three is already underway.
The Estonian Parliament has voted to lobby for further NATO commitments, including a no fly zone, to Ukraine because the truth is that the promised kit is not getting through fast enough. Anti ship missiles are needed now to save Odessa from the same fate as Kharkhiv and Kyiv, and many more anti aircraft and anti artillery weapons are needed. They have not arrived and the crisis is getting worse.
The Estonians do not believe that Russia will back off at all, and the idea that the Putin tyranny is on the brink of collapse is wide of the mark, despite the large number of Russian self-exiles. Only supplying all possible kit to Ukraine can ensure that Russia seeks a solution, and even then they are utterly untrustworthy, as their dispicable lies and their conduct of this brutal war repeatedly shows.
The fear has not lifted here, and still the Militia is getting more and more volunteers. The presence of even 3000 foreign NATO troops is still no guarantee of security in the face of the Putin Tyranny, so the fact that Estonia can now put as many as 30,000 fully equipped troops, including reservists, into the field is at least something.
Although the UK Daily Mail has been printing any old rubbish, there was one rumour, which I tentatively report might be true. A friend of mine who is a specialist in the field, believes that Putin is indeed receiving glucocorticoids treatment judging from his changed appearance and the extreme distancing that he has been practicing (side effects include immunosuppression). He ventured a guess that it could be late stage cancer. I report it FWIW, but the tone of the "victory speech" that was published rather prematurely by RIA Novosti was certainly mindful of death: "(Putin) has not left it to the next generation to right our historical wrongs".
Nevertheless, we are bracing ourselves here for Russia launching new and more dangerous attacks on multiple fronts. We are not even yet at the point of maximum danger.
EU finally sanction Abramovich and Sky says the question rises that will the EU allow Chelsea to play in Europe
Thank **** Johnson didn't let the grass grow under Abramovitch's feet.
What specifically has he done in the past that would have warranted this action earlier?
According to the Guardian on 10th March "Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men, was finally subjected to sanctions by the UK government after ministers accused him of having “clear connections” to Vladimir Putin’s regime and being among a group of businessmen who had “blood on their hands”...The move will heap further pressure on Putin two weeks after he ordered troops to invade Ukraine in a bloody war that has seen thousands killed or injured".
Yes, after the actions in Ukraine, but you seem to be suggesting he should have sanctioned years ago.
No I didn't. I was responding to BigG.'s "EU FINALLY sanction Abramovich" comment.
The Sun is out and the snow is beginning to melt in Tallinn. Even better the COVID restrictions on going out have been largely lifted today. However few people are smiling here. The number of refugees is way above what was prepared for, so new places are being found in a hurry. Estonia´s proximity to Russia, (not Ukraine) is definitely chilling the investment climate and there are some concerns about how this will impact the rest of the year. From the perspective of tourism, the cruises that stop in Tallinn en route to/from St. Petersburg are unlikely to resume for some time. Estonia is still preparing for Russia to lash out, and certainly the cyberwar is growing apace. After the attacks on Air Baltic (and British Airways, amongst others) the Russians continue to harrass and probe Western cyber defences. In all but direct NATO/Russian military confrontation, we think that World War Three is already underway.
The Estonian Parliament has voted to lobby for further NATO commitments, including a no fly zone, to Ukraine because the truth is that the promised kit is not getting through fast enough. Anti ship missiles are needed now to save Odessa from the same fate as Kharkhiv and Kyiv, and many more anti aircraft and anti artillery weapons are needed. They have not arrived and the crisis is getting worse.
The Estonians do not believe that Russia will back off at all, and the idea that the Putin tyranny is on the brink of collapse is wide of the mark, despite the large number of Russian self-exiles. Only supplying all possible kit to Ukraine can ensure that Russia seeks a solution, and even then they are utterly untrustworthy, as their dispicable lies and their conduct of this brutal war repeatedly shows.
The fear has not lifted here, and still the Militia is getting more and more volunteers. The presence of even 3000 foreign NATO troops is still no guarantee of security in the face of the Putin Tyranny, so the fact that Estonia can now put as many as 30,000 fully equipped troops, including reservists, into the field is at least something.
Although the UK Daily Mail has been printing any old rubbish, there was one rumour, which I tentatively report might be true. A friend of mine who is a specialist in the field, believes that Putin is indeed receiving glucocorticoids treatment judging from his changed appearance and the extreme distancing that he has been practicing (side effects include immunosuppression). He ventured a guess that it could be late stage cancer. I report it FWIW, but the tone of the "victory speech" that was published rather prematurely by RIA Novosti was certainly mindful of death: "(Putin) has not left it to the next generation to right our historical wrongs".
Nevertheless, we are bracing ourselves here for Russia launching new and more dangerous attacks on multiple fronts. We are not even yet at the point of maximum danger.
Cheers @Cicero for the update and hope it all goes well.
EU finally sanction Abramovich and Sky says the question rises that will the EU allow Chelsea to play in Europe
Thank **** Johnson didn't let the grass grow under Abramovitch's feet.
What specifically has he done in the past that would have warranted this action earlier?
According to the Guardian on 10th March "Roman Abramovich, one of the world’s richest men, was finally subjected to sanctions by the UK government after ministers accused him of having “clear connections” to Vladimir Putin’s regime and being among a group of businessmen who had “blood on their hands”...The move will heap further pressure on Putin two weeks after he ordered troops to invade Ukraine in a bloody war that has seen thousands killed or injured".
Yes, after the actions in Ukraine, but you seem to be suggesting he should have sanctioned years ago.
No I didn't. I was responding to BigG.'s "EU FINALLY sanction Abramovich" comment.
What was your comment regarding Johnson about then? Letting the grass grow suggests someone is being slow, implying that he should have done it earlier.
Visegrád 24 @visegrad24 The Russian Army has replaced the Ukrainian flag in front of the main building of the Enerhodar City administration, with a Soviet flag.
Comments
For a more balanced view: https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/modern/marshall_01.shtml
The overwhelming majority of the refugees are women and children, as men 16-60 are all conscripted.
There will be incidents and, as with the looting at the London riots a few years back, dragging people up to the beak quickly, and handing out exemplary sentences, should ensure that justice is done.
Britain's role as World Policeman does not come cheap.
Bleak.
It did do the job of destroying enough Serbian army to prevent a mass genocide of the Kosovan people
https://en.as.com/en/2022/03/07/latest_news/1646645303_071040.html
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/us-may-very-well-end-up-in-a-war-with-china-donald-trump/articleshow/86814966.cms?from=mdr
"A document found by federal prosecutors in the possession of a far-right leader contained a detailed plan to surveil and storm government buildings around the Capitol on Jan. 6 last year, people familiar with the document said on Monday."
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/14/us/politics/enrique-tarrio-jan-6-document.html
Dr Who needs to investigate if somethings got in the water, all over the world. And then get Kingsman to help withit
Or do you feel he would like some bucket list nuclear action next time?
That building looks to be in a remarkably good state of repair, considering where it is.
As you say, though, with the refugees being 90% women and children, you'd hope that it will be easier to find the right hosts. There's an awful lot of goodwill out there, even in awful red-wall leaver strongholds like this one...
And as LostPassword says, allowing them to work will make a big difference. Dependency is likely to be the main cause of trouble.
(If only ...)
@KevinRothrock
First comments from Ovsyannikova: 14-hour interrogation, denied her access to lawyers, she’ll talk more tomorrow after some sleep. She speaks English at the end of this video. https://t.me/sotavision/37322
https://twitter.com/KevinRothrock/status/1503771147376209923
https://twitter.com/GaryJHolliday1/status/1503774680347394049?s=20&t=UxYsaTXNtI9i0t5F_9OHuQ
Cases are doubling every 1-2 days
Major Generals? No way, sorry.
Which has not yet reached its conclusion.
https://twitter.com/kamilkazani/status/1503768312236421120
Today I’ll suggest some specific measures to end this war. To start with, the very idea of deescalation as the ultimate goal is absolutely insane. It would mean repeating Napoleon’s mistake. Napoleon worked hard on deescalation – that’s why he lost a war he could’ve totally won
https://twitter.com/ChristopherJM/status/1503773793206034432
The Met: "Not so fast, sunshine. Stand aside and watch how the professionals do it."
A short statement on the incident in Belgrave Square yesterday:
Officers were initially called to reports of people breaking into a house just after 1am.
This led to an immediate response and would do so anywhere in London.
https://twitter.com/cbrookmyre/status/1503747177163730955
"anywhere in London"......it's the way they tell'em....
Russian Troops Show Off Weapons They Have Captured
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hq9NRN7hdDo
Murdering your own people to turn them against the enemy..
"The Russian command is preparing for a large-scale provocation - the shelling of Belgorod
According to available information, Russia"s military command is now looking into a scenario where the Russian territory will be shelled and the Ukrainian side will be blamed for the attack.
The Russians are poised to attack own cities using the BM-21 Grad MLR systems, to accuse the Ukrainian Army of targeting the civilian population. The Azov Regiment"s Commander Serhiy Velychko (call sign Chile) will be designated as the one immediately responsible for the "attack." "
https://site.ua/alexander.kovalenko/the-russian-command-is-preparing-for-a-large-scale-provocation-the-shelling-of-belgorod-i0v581x
A lethal blow ? Putin, no question.
Anyone else on Marie’s Rock? Ran a 2m5f race, everything else wondered what had happened to finish line when came past in last furlong. 😉
https://twitter.com/konrad_muzyka/status/1503778054753107968
https://twitter.com/jessicahodlr/status/1503556754168242186
"Now Russian TV anchor Sergey Brilev has reportedly resigned from the state television network VGTRK, where there’s supposedly a mass exodus of staff underway. Very big news if true."
Corroborates other reports. Seems like today has been a good day for Ukr.
“Any Ukrainian who sees French, British, American, Spanish, Brazilian, from wherever they come, volunteers joining their resistance will solidify the notion that the war is not between Ukraine and Russia; but between good and evil.”
https://cepa.org/too-late-for-russia-to-stop-the-foreign-volunteer-army/
https://twitter.com/cepa/status/1503461097344491532
WTF? When will this ever end?
2/4 on my tips, my PP odds 9-2 18-1.
But the best moment of afternoon was acclaim for Honeysuckle after her win. 🥲
Wow. Can we do it all again tomorrow 🥳
Ahead of her are Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
No wonder Putin thought this was the ideal time to take on the West
"A lot of those look like british NLAWs, which are disposable. So they might have actually captured spent launchers and the tubes they came in. The Ukranians would have just discarded them after firing."
(Edit: Story from Eurosport)
The Estonian Parliament has voted to lobby for further NATO commitments, including a no fly zone, to Ukraine because the truth is that the promised kit is not getting through fast enough. Anti ship missiles are needed now to save Odessa from the same fate as Kharkhiv and Kyiv, and many more anti aircraft and anti artillery weapons are needed. They have not arrived and the crisis is getting worse.
The Estonians do not believe that Russia will back off at all, and the idea that the Putin tyranny is on the brink of collapse is wide of the mark, despite the large number of Russian self-exiles. Only supplying all possible kit to Ukraine can ensure that Russia seeks a solution, and even then they are utterly untrustworthy, as their dispicable lies and their conduct of this brutal war repeatedly shows.
The fear has not lifted here, and still the Militia is getting more and more volunteers. The presence of even 3000 foreign NATO troops is still no guarantee of security in the face of the Putin Tyranny, so the fact that Estonia can now put as many as 30,000 fully equipped troops, including reservists, into the field is at least something.
Although the UK Daily Mail has been printing any old rubbish, there was one rumour, which I tentatively report might be true. A friend of mine who is a specialist in the field, believes that Putin is indeed receiving glucocorticoids treatment judging from his changed appearance and the extreme distancing that he has been practicing (side effects include immunosuppression). He ventured a guess that it could be late stage cancer. I report it FWIW, but the tone of the "victory speech" that was published rather prematurely by RIA Novosti was certainly mindful of death: "(Putin) has not left it to the next generation to right our historical wrongs".
Nevertheless, we are bracing ourselves here for Russia launching new and more dangerous attacks on multiple fronts. We are not even yet at the point of maximum danger.