War, what is it good for?

[Johan]

You live in the EU, so you have more skin in the game.
So I think a better question is: Are you happy with his response?

No. But I hardly see what else he could do. Putin himself warned of consequences against those who would oppose him

Putin warned other countries that any attempt to interfere with the Russian action would lead to “consequences they have never seen".

https://www.livemint.com/news/world...nforeseen-consequences-if-11645673766871.html

And the worst case scenario would be a military response from the US that would provoke repercusions on some EU countries 'cause, as part of NATO, they are allies to the US

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

This is a bit concerning...

 

[gmase]

In all fairness, they are facing a full land/sea/air invasion from over 100K soldiers of one of the most battle-hardened militaries who have had months, if not years to prepare and amass their forces, with literally no allies to help.

I get that, but It is not like this was a surprise. They have had months to prepare.

NATO activated its Response Force for the first time. How far will Putin push? Is this the dawn of a new Cold War? God forbid it is a hot one.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Just a curiosity; does anyone know anything about Vladimir Putin's health?

 

[gmase]

Just a curiosity; does anyone know anything about Vladimir Putin's health?

Responses to this could qualify for posting in your conspiracy theory thread. Cancer, Parkinson’s, long COVID …

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Responses to this could qualify for posting in your conspiracy theory thread. Cancer, Parkinson’s, long COVID …

Still a legitimate question as his health could be an indicator of his personal timetable to achieve his ultimate goal.

 

[gmase]

Still a legitimate question as his health could be an indicator of his personal timetable to achieve his ultimate goal.

Don’t get me wrong, I agree it is a legitimate question. The answer's not clear though.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Don’t get me wrong, I agree it is a legitimate question. The answers not clear though.

I know. A dictator in his last throes would be beyond dangerous and possibly very erratic and irresponsible. I don't know a single thing about his health though.

 

[tvstrip]

Just a curiosity; does anyone know anything about Vladimir Putin's health?

Oddly enough, a co-worker was speculating he is terminal and wants to go out in a fire of glory ASAP

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

I owe you a positive Trump comment,

No you don’t. I’m a free agent not beholden to any football team.

Gmase, I changed my mind. Gimme that pat on the head now. This aged pretty well.

 

[tvstrip]

Ukraine President says Goodbye

I got King Leonidas chills watching this. It's one thing for a leader to ask their countrymen die for the country. It's another to be fighting in the trenches willing to die with them.

 

[tvstrip]

Father saying goodbye to his daughter as he puts her on a bus to safety.

https://imgur.com/a/sRiV1BL

https://imgur.com/gallery/sRiV1BL
This was hard to watch. I really hope he gets to see them again.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Ukraine President says Goodbye

I got King Leonidas chills watching this. It's one thing for a leader to ask their countrymen die for the country. It's another to be fighting in the trenches willing to die with them.

Brave man. 100% Respect.

 

[gmase]

Is Zelenskyy tougher than Putin? That could make for a great pay-per-view.

https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/26/russian-troops-invading-ukraine-00012089
"Videos posted on social media sites show armored columns held up due to the lack of fuel or confusion over where they are."

Can't they just stop at a local convenience store for some petrol and directions?

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

Is Zelenskyy tougher than Putin? That could make for a great pay-per-view.

Well, I think we're getting a little bit carried away now. I'm sure Putin would be OK facing Zelenskyy in a Judo match where they put the pink slips of their countries on the line.

 

[tvstrip]

Well, I think we're getting a little bit carried away now. I'm sure Putin would be OK facing Zelenskyy in a Judo match where they put the pink slips of their countries on the line.

Except Zelenskyy wouldn't be pulling his punches, unlike the NHLer's who putin supposedly can single-handedly score 8 goals against...
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...ls-during-hockey-game-with-former-nhl-players

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

We taking bets now? I like money. Give it to me. I put my Rubles on The Czar over Ukrainian Jimmy Fallon.

 

[tvstrip]

In their prime, I'd agree with you that KGB operative Poutine would go over Ukraine's Got Talent pretty boy.
But in the years since everyone has been bending the knee before him, it's hard to imagine that he's kept up his physical prowess when no one is willing to try to give him a real match.

It's like having a match with VKM or Stephanie; you're too preoccupied with not hurting them or making them look bad.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

In their prime, I'd agree with you that KGB operative Poutine would go over Ukraine's Got Talent pretty boy.
But in the years since everyone has been bending the knee before him, it's hard to imagine that he's kept up his physical prowess when no one is willing to try to give him a real match.

It's like having a match with VKM or Stephanie; you're too preoccupied with not hurting them or making them look bad.

Ahhhhhhh... now you're speaking my language. So basically Putin is like Shane McMahon and all of Russia have been selling for his bad punches since the late 90s.

 

[Little Red Wagon Repairman]

double post