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Post by yanmacca on Feb 26, 2022 14:49:08 GMT
Yeah Tom, I think if you rearrange the words a little it will fit well. The Ukraine people are not lyin down, the longer they hold out the worse it looks for Putin. He will get desperate, then he will change tact and show the world what a bastard he really is as he will turn Kyiv into Berlin 1945. He has comitted himself now, he has to get the job done, each day the Ukraine fighters hold out, will cause him Embarrassment.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 26, 2022 20:50:39 GMT
Now Russian threats to Sweden and Finland. Finland's response is interesting. They might offer Ukraine support.
Regards, Tom
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 26, 2022 22:41:46 GMT
Not heard that Tom, but we have had the grandkids over and not fully seen the news. Interesting though, I know Finland borders the Soviets, but they are usually more staunch then this. The Finns don't scare easily.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 26, 2022 23:07:07 GMT
This is what I planned to post this morning, before we learned about Chucks dog. I have had time to edit, I hope. It contains much of my previous blather. Please understand this comes from an American perspective. I was once a moderate, but our left has moved so far left that I am considered a staunch conservative.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has only highlighted that energy security is national security. President Biden failed to follow an “America-first” approach when he originally waived sanctions on the Russian Nord Stream 2 pipeline. Putin has capitalized on Europe's dependence on Russian produced oil and natural gas to hold the continent hostage while building up an invasion force. Now, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has clearly demonstrated Putin’s willingness to violate the sovereignty of an independent nation and use its vast energy resources as a weapon. This belligerent behavior will have very significant, negative consequences on hardworking Americans who are already battling staggering gas prices at the pumps. Unfortunately, these prices will likely continue to climb with Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine.
While President Biden has since correctly moved to block the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, this after-the-fact response is not enough to dissuade Putin from continuing with his ruthless and evil behavior. The U.S. and Europe still remain dependent on Russian oil and gas. Putin has made it clear that he will use that dependency as leverage to achieve his political ends of rebuilding the Soviet Union. It is beyond critical for President Biden to assert American energy independence and remove that leverage and funding from Putin which he has already used to advance his desires on Ukraine.
One of the clear takeaways from the conflict in Eastern Europe is that the U.S. should now be making every effort to increase our domestic energy supplies and reduce reliance on unfriendly regimes. The U.S. has the resources and technology required to secure our independence with American produced energy. It is now more critical than ever that we make it easier, not harder, for America to supply its own energy – all forms of energy, including nuclear and renewables – throughout the U.S. but also to our allies around the world. It’s time for President Biden to be unbending in his response to Russia for their attack on Ukraine and loosen Putin’s grip on the U.S. and Europe’s energy security.
Again, my heart goes out to those in harm's way in this horrific attack.
regards, Tom
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 27, 2022 20:01:53 GMT
Well said Tom, well said!
I see Putin has plugged in his nuclear weapons, he has to wait for them to recharge first. Every hour different countries are adding to the growing list of nations who are doing some sort of sanction against the soviets. Apart from the Chinese and maybe the two bags of crap (Iran and North Korea) they are on their own. Belarus can be counted as a part of that small list, mainly because of the puppet in charge, he is in Putins pocket and now there is talk about hitting Belarus with sanctions too, which has been a long time coming.
Putin is asking for talks and deligations are meeting on the Belarus/Ukraine border, but I can't see Putin withdrawing his army.
Ian
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 27, 2022 21:09:53 GMT
I would suggest that tactical nukes and chemical weapons conceivably be in play, I certainly hope they are not.
Not only sanctions, but pledging weapons as well, I believe that Germany and Finland were the first to commit, just not sure how they will deliver. I think shortly there after we committed, may be wrong here, as all of NATO may have done this as a block.
Chechnya has also Special Operators to assist Putin, also a puppet.
There are also Georgian volunteers helping Ukraine.
I also fear that the proposed peace talks discussed may be a ploy on the part of Putin/Russia to backstop, resupply/redeploy.
Regards, Tom
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 28, 2022 6:18:19 GMT
I have been talking about this with Geir too on the black board (PM), I think certain baltic nations and maybe Poland are fast tracking through any help across the frontiers.
When Putin talks about nuclear, who is he going to fire them at, is he going to pick a name out of a hat? The whole of the civilised world is against him.
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 28, 2022 6:23:44 GMT
Putin is feeling the strain, his much vaunted army is being matched by spirited defence which has surprised many. They win win of course, I can't see the Ukraine army keeping this up for ever, but the longer it goes on the more putin looks like a failure.
Did you see the look on the faces of those two top soviet commanders when putin gave them to order to set up the nukes, they looked at him as if he was crazy.
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 28, 2022 11:09:48 GMT
Much like the interpretation of what Indians were saying to the American military in the 19th century, Putin's meaning may have incorrect. He will not be sending nukes down range at NATO. Tactical nukes, localized on areas considered in limited battle space. That rhetoric may also be designed to bring about talks. In any case there was no need to call out that option.
Regards, Tom
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 28, 2022 11:27:54 GMT
The toll on the Ukraine people is terrible.
The Turkish made drones have played hell with/on a number of Russian convoys.
Chechnya and Belarus are now committing more troops. Belarus is allowing Russia to deploy nukes.
Of hidden or open concern, what will it trigger if Russia fires on a weapons convoy in either Poland or Romania.
Regards, Tom
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 28, 2022 11:38:49 GMT
As an aside a number of our States have banned the sale of Russian Vodka. Immediately Stoli has come out with a statement that their product is made in Latvia and that they support Ukraine. Thank goodness!
Regards Tom
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 28, 2022 11:40:54 GMT
How about that ban vodka and continue to buy his oil.
Regards, Tom
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 28, 2022 14:12:02 GMT
Much like the interpretation of what Indians were saying to the American military in the 19th century, Putin's meaning may have incorrect. He will not be sending nukes down range at NATO. Tactical nukes, localized on areas considered in limited battle space. That rhetoric may also be designed to bring about talks. In any case there was no need to call out that option. Regards, Tom Funny enough Tom, the nukes remark was made because one of our cabinet ministers Liz Truss mentioned about sending forces to Poland, little Britain must have tickled Putins ribs
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Post by yanmacca on Feb 28, 2022 14:16:14 GMT
I am partial to a vodka and coke, I always buy a bottle of vodka at christmass, sometimes at easter too, so if I buy one this easter, I will make sure that it is not from Russia.
I am awaiting the results from that meeting on the Belerus border, I can't see either party moving on the issues.
Ian
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Post by deadwoodgultch on Feb 28, 2022 14:31:04 GMT
Try Nemiroff, Khlibnyi Dar, Khortytsia, all Ukrainian Vodka. Buy it now. Beth, should support County Line BBQ.
Regards, Tom
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