Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 US Officials Travel to Venezuela, a Russia Ally, as the West Isolates Putin - The New York Times WWW.NYTIMES.COM The trip is the highest-level visit by American officials to Caracas in years, driven by a desire to separate Russia from its remaining Latin American allies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 41 minutes ago, Jason said: Bigly, if strongly. Strongly, I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyPiranha Posted March 5, 2022 Share Posted March 5, 2022 50 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comet Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 23 minutes ago, LazyPiranha said: So they’re essentially North Korea now but with better alcohol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LazyPiranha Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Comet said: So they’re essentially North Korea now but with better alcohol Russia bath lotion poisoning: Number of dead rises to 58 WWW.BBC.COM The number of Russians who have died from drinking bath lotion rises to 58, local media reports. Alcohol can’t be that good 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I leave that without comment. 5 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 hours ago, Jwheel86 said: Super detailed thread I STRONGLY recommend reading this thread! Thanks for posting it @Jwheel86! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 12 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: OK, that's fine! Anything else would be needlessly too punitive upon the average Russian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 6, 2022 Author Share Posted March 6, 2022 21 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I leave that without comment. 1 3 4 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Well nobody is perfect. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 9 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: Well nobody is perfect. If Musk moves business there it's harder to be invaded again and I'm sure they could use the investment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclumber1 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, ManUtdRedDevils said: DUMP IT IN THE HARBOR! 8 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CayceG Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Ukraine has now captured more Russian military equipment than they have procured through government purchases since 2014. 1 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Despite Russian military incompetence and Ukrainian valor, we should be under no illusions that this (by far) remains the most likely outcome of this phase of the conflict: Plans for a U.S.-backed insurgency in Ukraine - The Washington Post WWW.WASHINGTONPOST.COM The U.S. and its allies are planning for a Ukrainian government-in-exile and fueling a long insurgency against a Russian occupation and whatever puppet regime Moscow installs if the Kremlin establishes military control. The Russian hold on the south appears to be effectively "iron clad" at this point and their forces are assuming a defensive posture in the north and east while awaiting reinforcements and resupply. This is evident as Russian forces have entered an "operational pause" (probably lasting 24 to 48 hours) according to the Institute for the Study of War: Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 5 | Institute for the Study of War WWW.UNDERSTANDINGWAR.ORG Russian forces in Ukraine may have entered a possibly brief operational pause on March 5 as they prepare to resume operations against Kyiv, Kharkiv, Mykolayiv, and possibly Odesa in the next 24-48 hours. Russian troops did not launch major ground Quote Russian forces conducted no major offensive operations against the cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, or Mykolayiv in the past 24 hours; Russian troops continued to encircle, bomb, and shell Mariupol; Russian forces east of Kharkiv and in northern Luhansk Oblast appear to be trying to link up; Russian troops around Kherson city are likely preparing to resume offensive operations against Mykolayiv and ultimately Odesa; and Russian naval infantry in Crimea continue to prepare for amphibious operations, which would most likely occur near Odesa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I do think it is possible that some kind of resolution happens as long as we find a way to let Putin save face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, Air_Delivery said: I do think it is possible that some kind of resolution happens as long as we find a way to let Putin save face. If you slice his throat his face should be ok. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 I HIGHLY recommend this video and Twitter thread for a comprehensive yet accessible analysis of the shortcomings of the Russian logistics doctrine which have played no small role in giving the Ukrainians at least a fighting chance. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Thats one thing that the US absoutely destroys every country at by multiple orders of magnitude is logistics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Just now, Air_Delivery said: Thats one thing that the US absoutely destroys every country at by multiple orders of magnitude is logistics. The video absolutely makes that case, especially with the pre-positioning of supplies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 The fact of the matter is that I genuinely do believe the Russians will "brute force" their way through the logistics issues and when they do, the collapse of Ukrainian resistance in the north and east will be relatively swift. Naturally, I WANT to be wrong, but I have to be realistic. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkStar189 Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, SuperSpreader said: If you slice his throat his face should be ok. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massdriver Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 Why didn’t Rubio delete the tweet? Wth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air_Delivery Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 24 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: The fact of the matter is that I genuinely do believe the Russians will "brute force" their way through the logistics issues and when they do, the collapse of Ukrainian resistance in the north and east will be relatively swift. Naturally, I WANT to be wrong, but I have to be realistic. I think that has yet to be seen. You can't brute force through anything if you don't have the capablities to get your shit where it needs to be. And with western weapons and intelligence I think it will be very difficult for them to hold any territory they take especially with a hostile population. Its one thing to take territory its another to keep it. And while the Russian military looks massive on paper, with the corruption and lack of basic maintenance of vehicles I don't think they can just activate the rest of their military. It will take them months to years to get the full brunt of their military operational and in the meantime their troops and equipment are going to get meat grindered and sanctions are going to crush their ability to pay for things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 20 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: The fact of the matter is that I genuinely do believe the Russians will "brute force" their way through the logistics issues and when they do, the collapse of Ukrainian resistance in the north and east will be relatively swift. Naturally, I WANT to be wrong, but I have to be realistic. This is where I'm at too, but it really feels like Russia is going to have to brute force their way into complete control of every highway along the way to Kyiv, inch by inch, to make it happen. My main question is how many lives get lost before it becomes unpalatable. I'm sure the answer for Putin is all the lives, but even that sounds too crazy for him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 37 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: I HIGHLY recommend this video and Twitter thread for a comprehensive yet accessible analysis of the shortcomings of the Russian logistics doctrine which have played no small role in giving the Ukrainians at least a fighting chance. I did a double take at this flag: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewhyteboar Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 13 minutes ago, Jason said: I did a double take at this flag: How the Confederate battle flag became an enduring symbol of racism API.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the battle flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious... Flag of Novorossiya - Wikipedia EN.M.WIKIPEDIA.ORG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 1 minute ago, outsida said: How the Confederate battle flag became an enduring symbol of racism API.NATIONALGEOGRAPHIC.COM It was never the official flag of the Confederacy. But the battle flag has since been claimed by white supremacists and mythologized by others as an emblem of a rebellious Southern heritage. So is that actually supposed to be a Confederate battke flag on the Russian truck and they just didn't know to do the stars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsida Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, Jason said: So is that actually supposed to be a Confederate battke flag on the Russian truck and they just didn't know to do the stars? No it’s the flag of the separatist in Ukraine but it’s obvious where they took inspiration. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, Ghost_MH said: This is where I'm at too, but it really feels like Russia is going to have to brute force their way into complete control of every highway along the way to Kyiv, inch by inch, to make it happen. My main question is how many lives get lost before it becomes unpalatable. I'm sure the answer for Putin is all the lives, but even that sounds too crazy for him. It's not too crazy for Putin but it might be too crazy for ppl around him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 6, 2022 Share Posted March 6, 2022 16 minutes ago, Jason said: I did a double take at this flag: There's a batman logo on the truck too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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