Admiral Beez
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Indeed. And he sets a dangerous precedent for Russia to adhere to. China grabbing some land and holding a sham referendum, for example.
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Indeed. And he sets a dangerous precedent for Russia to adhere to. China grabbing some land and holding a sham referendum, for example.It should not matter that he annexed them. The eastern regions were taken by violent force and are still Ukrainian by law.
It seems next Russian weapons Lend lease package is on track at Lyman.Aside from being one of Ukraine's most generous weapons donor, Putin has also ramped up Western arms sales.
In the words of Red Forman (U.S. television character from "That 70's Show" sitcom):
"Way to go, dumbass..."
Beau (of the Fifth Column) always describes international affairs as "that eternal poker game where everyone's cheating, there's no room for morality or sentiment, no right or wrong, and the only measure of success is power".Indeed. And he sets a dangerous precedent for Russia to adhere to. China grabbing some land and holding a sham referendum, for example.
My Uncle lost several buddies in the Pacific during Typhoon Cobra, a few were lost when their Destroyers were sunk and one was swept overboard just as he was about to enter the bridge of my Uncle's destroyer (my Uncle was a signalman).Most people don't realize how many soldiers/sailors/airmen are lost in operational accidents. The stuff they work with every day are designed to very efficiently kill people. Sometimes it is just something stupid, like falling backwards off a deuce- and-a- half tailgate doing 30 mph. It happened.
I wouldn't say Russia but rather a dictator and a proper leader. remember this war isn't meant to be against the Russian people but rather the thugs supporting/enabling Putin.The fundamental difference between Russia and the west.
The US is also saying similar - basically if you have dual nationality (where one of those nationalities is Russian), get out or risk being
Isn't there a rule about membership can't be granted to those nations involved in an existing dispute/conflict?Ukraine applies for NATO membership, rules out Putin talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a surprise bid for fast-track membership of the NATO military alliance on Friday and ruled out talks with President Vladimir Putin, striking back at Moscow after it said it had annexed four Ukrainian regions.www.reuters.com
Well, Vlad, it looks like your fears have come to life.
I agree, but the attraction to, and the enabling of, a strongman like Putin by the Russian people is an artifact of a millennium of survival under autocratic rule, with all the behaviors, traditions, and attitudes that entails, notably the devaluation of human life other than their tribal circle. They've never had the opportunity to develop liberal democratic reflexes, traditions, and behaviors. Confidence in these things comes with education and experience, which they've never had. They have the leadership they deserve and prefer.I wouldn't say Russia but rather a dictator and a proper leader. remember this war isn't meant to be against the Russian people but rather the thugs supporting/enabling Putin.
Isn't there a rule about membership can't be granted to those nations involved in an existing dispute/conflict?
They have the leadership they deserve and prefer.
Certainly they've been trained for it, so deeply that when they had a fleeting chance to grasp for something better, they couldn't overcome their ingrained habits and embark on the scary and complex path to a modern democracy. Their history is of leadership by personality, not by rule of law, with its (sometimes misplaced) faith in the integrity of those elected to uphold that law and the rights it supports. Scary thought if your experience is of corruption, oppression, and vodka.I'm not sure they prefer it, and I don't think they deserve it, but they've certainly been trained for it over the centuries.
I think it's President Zelenskyy thumbing his nose at Vladolph. Putler was ranting about NATO expansion. Earlier in the war, Ukraine not applying to NATO and Ukrainian neutrality were among the talking points (I think). "Well screw you, putler. No more Mr. Nice guy, I'm applying to NATO. "Isn't there a rule about membership can't be granted to those nations involved in an existing dispute/conflict?
Certainly they've been trained for it, so deeply that when they had a fleeting chance to grasp for something better, they couldn't overcome their ingrained habits and embark on the scary and complex path to a modern democracy. Their history is of leadership by personality, not by rule of law, with its (sometimes misplaced) faith in the integrity of those elected to uphold that law and the rights it supports. Scary thought if your experience is of corruption, oppression, and vodka.