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Post by dontom on Oct 18, 2022 14:24:45 GMT -5
Putin will do anything to overthrow Ukraine. But we already know that. He is even willing to destroy Russia and the entire world. I sure hope somebody in Russa blows his head off soon. There is nothing that could work any better. Whoever does will become a world hero. Is this war doing anything useful? Can it? I don't think it can do anything other than piss more people off. And I mean in Ukraine as well as rest of the world. Ukraine won't give up because of this, they will only fight harder and get more help from other nations. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Sir John on Oct 18, 2022 15:28:25 GMT -5
The world has learned the 'Appeasement' lesson well.
Fifty million dead Europeans etc paid for that lesson and now when we are confronted with another never satisfied tyrant, the reaction is to prepare for war.
The Emporers Putin and Xi have triggered a surge in war preparations and Ukraine has shown that the sabre rattling BS of the past 70 years is just that, BS! Fortunately, in the new age of the missile, the drone and soon the laser are a cheap? way of countering the tank,. the aircraft, and the battleship. Emporer XI cannot outbuild Taiwan or anyone who will counter with 10 missiles for every ship etc. Two 'Harpoon' copies were enough to sink one of Russia's best warships. No longer will we see the headlines " The Red Army can be at the channel in 3 weeks". 100 Kms in 7 months is about all they can manage.
As for giving Putin a bad case of lead poisoning, he is surounded by carefully selected 'friends', and it will be a huge task to get past them. JMNHO
SJ
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Post by dontom on Oct 18, 2022 16:12:20 GMT -5
As for giving Putin a bad case of lead poisoning, he is surounded by carefully selected 'friends', and it will be a huge task to get past them. JMNHO SJ It is not uncommon for people to be murdered by their best friends. And often even for nonsense reasons. I am hoping the person Vlad trusts the very most will take care of him in any way possible. I bet even all of his best friends are tempted at this point. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by dontom on Nov 26, 2022 0:58:55 GMT -5
Russia is getting ridiculous. Can't Putin just admit he lost the war? Everybody is against his nonsense. Is he out to destroy Russa or what? See here. And see here.And here."Russia is drafting soldiers with 'serious, chronic health conditions' to fight in Ukraine"
And is drafting women now too.
He sounds desperate. That means he knows he already lost the war.
-Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Swampy on Nov 27, 2022 12:22:10 GMT -5
And the Russians want him out. No one knows why he's being so stupid.
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Post by dontom on Nov 27, 2022 12:59:21 GMT -5
And the Russians want him out. No one knows why he's being so stupid. I guess politicians everywhere cannot admit they made a mistake. But Putin seems to be making things as bad as possible--for Russia even more so than Ukraine. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Sir John on Nov 27, 2022 14:25:04 GMT -5
Given that the Russian Army are the only? legal firearms owners, it will be up to them to do the job.
Trouble is, a General is not all that good at running a country on past performances.
Pity is that Russia goes not have a 2nd Amendment.
SJ
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Post by dontom on Nov 28, 2022 1:28:49 GMT -5
And the Russians want him out. No one knows why he's being so stupid. Most of the entire world wants him out. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by dontom on Nov 28, 2022 1:54:07 GMT -5
Here is the real problem. "Fears He Will Be KILLED If Russia Loses War In Ukraine" Looks like Putin got himself into a mess that he cannot get out of. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Swampy on Nov 28, 2022 10:59:12 GMT -5
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Post by dontom on Nov 28, 2022 18:06:58 GMT -5
"Russia has raised more than $13 billion" Confusing. The word "raised" in above means what? How did they "raise it"? On a money tree? -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Sir John on Nov 28, 2022 18:25:13 GMT -5
They raise the money by selling a piece of paper with the words, "The Government promises to pay". The borrower hands over a BIG stack of paper that says, "The Governent Promises to Pay".
Then the Government spends the money and then generates LOTS of inflation, and the $13 billion buys you a 'Big Mack' at the end of the 30 year term.
QED
SJ
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Post by Swampy on Nov 29, 2022 10:15:10 GMT -5
I think the government issues bonds, which investors buy.
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Post by dontom on Nov 29, 2022 11:11:55 GMT -5
I think the government issues bonds, which investors buy. Yes, that was what SJ said in different words. I wonder how many will invest in Russia bonds. Sounds like a big gamble, and I think SJ had it right. -Don- Reno, NV
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Post by Sir John on Nov 29, 2022 15:38:16 GMT -5
I remember reading years ago that the Russians have NEVER actually repaid a Bond Issue since 1917.
Aways 'Rolled over' and the only cash the 'investor' sees is the interest payment. NONE of the Lend Lease to Russia of WW2 was ever repaid. Britain made her last payment on 31/12/1996. Australia was granted an equal credit for providing almost all of the food the Allied troops ate in the Pacific. Even the Turkey and ice cream!
The city of Melbourne completed a fancy new 400 bed hospital in early 1942 which was handed over to the US Army and they sent 30,000 troops home to "mom" after being patching up. Our richest man then finished a 7 storey department store and he hande that over to the US for the duration, and it was the HQ.
PS. There is only ONE genuine form of currency and value - GOLD.
SJ
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