Re: Politics
Posted: Fri Feb 14, 2025 8:21 am
“Melania’s Husband”
Isn’t this 100% the reason Putin gave for invading Ukraine?Shananiganz wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 11:56 pm About Russia: There is apparently some democratic rumbling happening in Mother Russia, but if Putin gets another "win" it might turn the tide once again. Being a border neighbours with Russia it makes us tad nervous.
Delusional. Do you believe this war will be over - truly over - simply by the US pulling its support?zorg wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:33 pm I think we all have a hard time accepting Trump delivering the most merciful outcome
The countries supposed to be Ukraine's allies making a timely and decisive response would be one way.zorg wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:33 pmwas there any outcome where the Russians were going to turn tail and go home?
We just saw a supposed super-power flailing away for years at a mid-sized regional military who enjoyed only cautious munition support from abroad. I mean, we've already covered the concept that proxy wars are fucked up, but at the same time the continental bully was looking awfully winded. It might have been nice for half a dozen countries if they had to fall back and lick their wounds for a decade or so. I really struggle with western intellectuals chiming in about the supposed mercy of letting Putin get his hands on a big old chunk of land, feels a little Tulsi Gabbard, innit?Dovira wrote: Fri Feb 14, 2025 11:31 amDelusional. Do you believe this war will be over - truly over - simply by the US pulling its support?zorg wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:33 pm I think we all have a hard time accepting Trump delivering the most merciful outcome
The countries supposed to be Ukraine's allies making a timely and decisive response would be one way.zorg wrote: Thu Feb 13, 2025 2:33 pmwas there any outcome where the Russians were going to turn tail and go home?