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  1. 6 hours ago, apantherfrommd said:

    Regarding the F-16s, there will be no way to know who is flying them, unless someone defects. My question is: Where would they take off and be landing? Romania? Unless Ukraine has an airstrip built underground which would be difficult because they don't really have many mountains.

    I don't think other nations will permit Ukraine to launch F-16 sorties from outside of Ukraine. Ukraine claims it has a sufficient number of suitable airfields as well as portions of Ukranian expressways that could be used. Bear in mind these aircraft will be relatively few and all are more than 40 years old. F-16 pilots who believe these assets will be a game changer are few and far between. In my opinion, it's merely political theater. Specifically, it's just something Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte can cite as a leadership accomplishment when he runs to become the next NATO Secretary General or whatever NATO senior leadership position he's chasing. 

    5 hours ago, rm2551 said:

    No, they are definitely not winning. I'm saying they have a chance if they can grind on over the summer and support makes a difference longer term. That's all.

    I wouldn't say "they are losing" - but I agree it's valid to say.

    Ok, so no compelling argument to present to suggest they are winning but you wouldn't say they are losing. Fair enough.

  2. On 2/22/2024 at 5:47 AM, paul carruthers said:

     

    Perhaps this best puts Hank Aaron in perspective: take away all 755 of his Home Runs, he still finishes his career with over 3,000 hits

    2021 01 27 Hank Aaron.jpg

  3. 12 hours ago, hummingbird69 said:

    Fuck Ukraine!!   Our ehem, "Government" cried foul at the idea of spending 6 billion for our own border wall but 120 BILLION later for Ukraine isn't enough yet!!!

    Fuck biden fuck the democraps!!! 

    All true but this folly goes back to the Budapest Memorandum agreement of 1994, where in exchange for denuclearization the US, UK and Russia would guarentee Ukraine's security. It was all well and good until the Obama administration started making overtures about Ukraine joining NATO. Putin was never going to stand for that, and unfortunately took the bait and invaded, leading to this globalist proxy war against Russia. This conflict is about attempting to defeat Putin and Russia to usher in globalist aims and objectives. Anyone who thinks Ukraine became some bastion of freedom and democracy is a sucker. Ukraine is little more than a globalist slush fund for defense contractors...and if Trump is reelected US aid and involvement will end within days.     

  4. 18 hours ago, rm2551 said:

    I don't agree, but more than that, I hope you're wrong.

    You don't agree that Ukraine is losing? Is there some compelling explanation that suggests they are winning?

    The strategically important city of Avdiivka fell to the Russians just this week. 

  5. 5 hours ago, zoso_ledzep4_yy said:

    Those who paid big bucks for JP's signature guitar series "Number 1 & 2, W-neck, Black Beauty" released in the first half of 2000 must be shocked at the news of the "Gibson x J.Page" collaborative partnership. 

    Those are the first people I thought of. Those guitars will always have value, but this development calls into question if the current demand and value of those will decrease.

  6. 20 hours ago, apantherfrommd said:

    On topic:

    Ukraine will be using F-16 jets as early as June. Ukranians started training on them in October. Using them is also a red line.

    Foolish escalation of two-year conflict Ukraine is clearly losing and will not win.

  7. 6 hours ago, Strider said:

    Happy birthday George!

    George Washington possessed a rare trait among politicians...he knew when to leave. 

    According to Google AI, the Founding Fathers, including Washington, were black. 

  8. 5 hours ago, greengrass said:

    Some MAGA kicks for the next insurrection? The branded shoes include the gold “Never Surrender High Top Sneaker,” for $399.

    They are just awful. It's a horrible business decision and direct to landfill product line.

    No straight white male is going to be caught dead wearing something that gaudy.

    The guy is a magnet for people with bad ideas.

  9. On 2/14/2024 at 12:33 PM, Ian Smith said:

    Does anyone here really like this duo's music? Honestly asking. Just leaves me cold. To me it is like they are not even trying. The band smokes though. 

    Everything he's done since 2005 I could take it or leave it. So little of it has excited me as a listener, but I do appreciate all of it has excited him as an artist. I see quite a few cities and/or venues on this tour list he's never done before, so that aspect is interesting.     

  10. 13 hours ago, chillumpuffer said:

    Tracking. Not all recessions are the same though. The UK is skint. Japan's predominantly elderly population simply refuses to accept their high standard of living is an unsustainable inverted pyramid (it takes eight working Japanese to support one retiree). In the meantime, lately they are simply cutting their non-essential spending. 

  11. 7 minutes ago, chillumpuffer said:

    Not of course if you have money. Nothing like a bit of recession to keep the poor poorer and the rich richer? This country is a shit hole of the highest calibre.

    The growing gap between the haves and have nots is a significant issue indeed. The commoners got crushed in the pandemic.

    UK wealth gap widens in pandemic as richest get £50,000 windfall | Business | The Guardian

  12. 9 hours ago, Rodrigo said:

    The agenda for the destruction of Europe is working well. Right now in London and Paris whites are practically an ethnic minority.

    This is a video from Paris a couple of days ago when Ivory Coast won the Africa Cup. It is also worth mentioning that they IMPOSE SHARIA law on all citizens.

    At 37%, whites are already a minority in London. Unsure about Paris, but I do know the suburbs of Paris were already nearly 25% Muslim ten years ago. The demographic trends for Europe are horrifying to anyone with any respect and appreciation for Western civilization.

  13. On 2/9/2024 at 11:50 PM, chillumpuffer said:

    Indeed I am from the UK. So whilst I really don't care who you vote in, over hear it is becoming a soap opera of the highest calibre. Many people here can't actually believe that the choice's on offer are, a doddery old man who doesn't know what day it is, or a dangerous Orange Whip who's possible first thing to do in office is to pardon himself. If You really can't believe how your Country is becoming a laughing stock, then I seriously think you should get out more.

    Well, as long as we're hurling insults in here (LOL) may I say the UK is in position to laugh at anyone?

     

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