It looks quite possible that North Korean troops might soon be fighting in Ukraine; or at the very least, taking over rear-area jobs to allow more Russians forwards. Perhaps those who screech about P… (View Post)

They've been hitting targets in Russia for a long time. Heck, Ukraine have been holding Russian territory for months. And yet no nuclear war. Putin's withdrawn from his red lines time and t… (View Post)

A lot of those people calling out for 'local' services would argue against specific local infrastructure as well: because it does not advantage *them*. Another argument we have heard on her… (View Post)

The problem is that you used the word 'local'. Motorways generally do little *directly* for residents in a locality, and can have significant downsides in terms of noise. Motorways mostly b… (View Post)

I just saw the last comment on that thread, from an illustrious poster who said: "Also, if you like numbers, the Georgian war was in 2008. Six years later, in 2014, he invaded the Crimea. 2020 w… (View Post)