The Russian Invasion of Ukraine

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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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CharlesPhipps wrote: Sat May 14, 2022 3:47 am
Frustration wrote: Fri May 13, 2022 7:52 pm
clearspira wrote: Thu May 12, 2022 9:48 pm Russia has threatened retaliation if Finland joins NATO. Frankly, I doubt he has enough troops to fight a war on two fronts.
You're not wrong generally, but... you're making a logical error. Retaliation != use of troops. Russia is known for poisoning people with toxic and radioactive compounds, hacking utility companies, and conducting secret deniable operations. (Granted, we're known for the latter, too.)
Oddly, it was much better at this than actual invasion. They might have gotten away with taking Ukraine if they'd arranged for Zelensky to fall down a flight of stairs and installed another puppet.
I agree, I bet Putin wishes that he assassinated the man now. But also in fairness, who'd have thought that a comedian with terrible polls could have become the next Churchill?
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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An excelent video showing how completely retarded anyone panicking over USA "depleting" it's stock of manpads (Javelins and Stingers primarily) is:

https://youtu.be/7CmXz8Qd9yw

Also love the "subtle" dig that in current state of things a couple of Russian BTGs wouldn't be able to conquer Houston (or any US city) even if it was only defended by it's police force and civilian population :P
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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Russians are lining up for what could be their last chance to get a Big Mac.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ru ... uxbndlbing

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the US Embassay is reopening.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u- ... uxbndlbing
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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phantom000 wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 2:57 am Russians are lining up for what could be their last chance to get a Big Mac.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ru ... uxbndlbing

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the US Embassay is reopening.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u- ... uxbndlbing
This just amuses me only because the Big Mac is garbage.

They would be blown away by Wendy's. Though if you want to punish the people of Russia send Arbys.
I got nothing to say here.
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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McAvoy wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 3:00 am
phantom000 wrote: Thu May 19, 2022 2:57 am Russians are lining up for what could be their last chance to get a Big Mac.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ru ... uxbndlbing

Meanwhile, in Kyiv, the US Embassay is reopening.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/u- ... uxbndlbing
This just amuses me only because the Big Mac is garbage.

They would be blown away by Wendy's. Though if you want to punish the people of Russia send Arbys.
Or Hardy's
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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According to the Telegraph, the world has stockpiles of just 10 weeks of wheat left due to the fact Russia and the Ukraine make 25% of the world's supply up.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... raine-war/
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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We'll just have to eat potatoes instead.
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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CharlesPhipps wrote: Sat May 21, 2022 10:19 am According to the Telegraph, the world has stockpiles of just 10 weeks of wheat left due to the fact Russia and the Ukraine make 25% of the world's supply up.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/20 ... raine-war/
First baby formula, now we're going to be out of bread.
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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Frustration wrote: Sat May 21, 2022 6:50 pm We'll just have to eat potatoes instead.
I have no problem with that. Baked potato with sour cream is awesome.

Among the 100 other things you can do with a potato.
I got nothing to say here.
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Re: The Ukrainian Crisis of 2022

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McAvoy wrote: Sun May 22, 2022 3:14 am
Frustration wrote: Sat May 21, 2022 6:50 pm We'll just have to eat potatoes instead.
I have no problem with that. Baked potato with sour cream is awesome.

Among the 100 other things you can do with a potato.
Watch a potato blight be next.
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