Russia vs. Ukraine Part 2

[SEIndSAM]

 

[JettaKnight]

Leaders learned long ago in human history to get others to see your enemy as their enemy first you dehumanize them. It has taken place before every major war,and likely the practice will continue in most future wars. No major war in the last 2000 years did not include this tactic. Most of the time it starts well before the actual war,and often takes generations after the war is over to stop it.

War and Dehumanization - Academic Master

Wars force people to act in a way that they might think of doing at the times of peace. Jade Ngoc Quang Huynh discusses his experiences of being

academic-master.com

A website that sells essay writing so that students can cheat. Really?


Have we really just given up when it comes to credibility in sources?

 

[JettaKnight]

112 Billion so far.

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) filed a resolution on Thursday to end all US aid to Ukraine for war with Russia, while at the same time seeking a peace settlement between the two nations.

Co-sponsored by 10 House members, the "Ukraine Fatigue Resolution," cites the enormous US support to Ukraine, noting that America is the "top contributor of military aid to Ukraine compared to its counterparts," having "appropriated more than $110,000,000,000 of military, financial, and humanitarian aid to Ukraine."

The resolution adds that "on February 3, 2023, the Department of Defense announced $2,000,000,000 in additional security assistance for Ukraine."

Zerohedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

What's that saying about evil and men doing nothing?

Republicans going soft on the Ruskies... what would Reagan think of this?

 

[smokingman]

A website that sells essay writing so that students can cheat. Really?


Have we really just given up when it comes to credibility in sources?

I will be honest. I searched the topic of dehumanizing enemies. I read a few of the results,and thought that one did fairly well on the topic. That link was probably the 6th or so presented from my search. Copied the link from my browser and posted it.
I never looked at the front page of that site.

That said it does not change the essay or inspiration for it,the book called "South Wind Changing" in this case. It has no impact on the topic of dehumanizing enemies at all. Would I rather have had the essay posted at another source/site,sure.

The topic of buying essays/papers is for another thread. There are hundreds of such sites. The growing trend seems to be let someone else do the work. Sad,but the reality.

 

[printcraft]

https://news.yahoo.com/us-tells-cit...N5D9cdgnFpQpDx1wUXYmdSp7An0PYzAUc9ln4BMpVrByB

US tells citizens to leave Russia immediately​

 

[1DOWN4UP]

MoA - The Buildup To War In Ukraine - February 13 2022

 

[smokingman]

'Little by little they are winning': Tide turns in key Ukraine city: Updates as Russian offensive begins.

Russia has begun its anticipated offensive in Ukraine, sending in thousands of additional troops, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.

news.yahoo.com

Ukraine Short On Ammo With Russia Gaining, Despite West's Billions, Stoltenberg Admits | ZeroHedge

ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero

www.zerohedge.com

 

[rosejm]

I'm interested to see what comes in the next 30 days.

When your enemy builds up and begins a new offensive, often it's wise to allow them to make small advances and regroup. Stretch out their supply lines, use up those newly gathered resources, reduce and disperse their numbers.

THEN bring your reserves forward/around and strike when they're over-extended and exhausted.

 

[BigRed]

Opinion | Putin’s Next Target: Moldova

Russia wants to topple the pro-Western government in Chișinău.

www.wsj.com

Hold onto your wallet, American citizen. Even more of your property may soon be rendered by force of the ******* central state. Soon, politicians may be adding yet another "noble cause" boondoggle to the list.

 

[Ark]

I'm interested to see what comes in the next 30 days.

When your enemy builds up and begins a new offensive, often it's wise to allow them to make small advances and regroup. Stretch out their supply lines, use up those newly gathered resources, reduce and disperse their numbers.

THEN bring your reserves forward/around and strike when they're over-extended and exhausted.

With the mobilization "done" over the winter, such as it is, I see no reason for Putin not to throw absolutely everything he has at this. Clock is ticking on MBTs and other weapons systems getting trained and fielded in a few months. Ukraine is short on ammo and, I'm sure, men. I don't see anything to be gained on the Russian side by half measures or delays at this point.

 

[DadSmith]

Would the leftist Gaia worshippers leading our government take nuclear strikes without retaliation to prevent Gaia from suffering more?
It has to be asked, because we have a lot of radical leftist Gaia worshippers in control of our military.

 

[Brad69]

Well it looks the freedom loving democracy of Ukraine is not fairing well.

MBT's may be years away and most surplus Russian ammo in the free world is exhausted.

I am sure the world will blame the US for not providing more support.

Don't give up yet let's see if we can set a new record of wasted military equipment left behind!

How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.

Six charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.

www.cfr.org

 

[rob63]

Well it looks the freedom loving democracy of Ukraine is not fairing well.

MBT's may be years away and most surplus Russian ammo in the free world is exhausted.

I am sure the world will blame the US for not providing more support.

Don't give up yet let's see if we can set a new record of wasted military equipment left behind!

How Much Aid Has the U.S. Sent Ukraine? Here Are Six Charts.

Six charts illustrate the extraordinary level of support the United States has provided Ukraine in its war against Russian invaders.

www.cfr.org

From the article:

"Heading into 2022, U.S. foreign assistance was driven by various priorities of the Biden administration, including combating climate change, responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, and countering authoritarianism."

The last two words in that sentence made me spew my coffee.

 

[Brad69]

It’s only like $130 million a day!

 

[erasure]

Good news everyone!

Top US general says Russia has already 'lost' the Ukraine war and has paid an 'enormous price on the battlefield'

"Russia is now a global pariah and the world remains inspired by Ukrainian bravery," Milley said as the war approaches the one-year mark.

www.businessinsider.com

Does that mean we can stop sending money?

 

[BugI02]

What's that saying about evil and men doing nothing?

Republicans going soft on the Ruskies... what would Reagan think of this?

Reagan would have been a realist and directed our attention toward the country that threatens our way of live the most, which currently would be China

 

[Libertarian01]

Reagan would have been a realist and directed our attention toward the country that threatens our way of live the most, which currently would be China

Reagan would have understood that Russia is not going for Ukraine, but rather what is on the other side of Ukraine, that being Poland and Romania - both NATO members.

IF Russia is allowed to get through Ukraine we will have a direct conflict with Russia and then there will be a direct nuclear threat to the continental United States.

This does not mean that I disagree with the China issue, except to say that they are not a military threat in any real way. We should remove their most favored trade status and disconnect trade from them, the sooner the better, but to ignore the Russian threat represents a perilous misjudgement.

Regards,

Doug

 

[Leadeye]

I always saw Regan as a man who knew what he wanted to get done, end the cold war on terms favorable to the US. Knowing what you want to do and having a good plan is the foundation for success. His greatest component of this plan was SDI and putting Edward Teller in charge of it. SDI was in reality a theory, but Edward Teller was Doctor Strangelove to the USSR, a man who believed that anything could be achieved. He scared the soviets right down to their socks.

I can't imagine the levity and celebration between Regan and his staff when meeting Gorbachev to talk about arms limitation and the number one thing on the table was something that simply did not exist, except as a fear in the USSR.

We just don't have this type of leadership these days, to play our adversaries like fools in a poker game, taking all their chips without them even knowing it.

 

[Ark]

Good news everyone!

Top US general says Russia has already 'lost' the Ukraine war and has paid an 'enormous price on the battlefield'

"Russia is now a global pariah and the world remains inspired by Ukrainian bravery," Milley said as the war approaches the one-year mark.

www.businessinsider.com

Does that mean we can stop sending money?

Russia could encircle Kyiv and be pounding it into rubble with artillery and Ukrainian and US officials would still be insisting that Russia is on the verge of defeat and Ukraine is taking no casualties.

 

[Route 45]

Russia could encircle Kyiv and be pounding it into rubble with artillery...

So why aren't they?