This would be how you start WWIII, although there's zero chance NATO does this.
Nobody has the intention to invade Ukraine
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Yeah as much as my heart goes out to the people of Ukraine we can't have a shooting war with Russia. Which would quickly spiral to a shooting war with China. And that's how you get World War 3. For now all we can do is funnel them money and arms to fight Russia themselves.
Also, it's not a good idea to get into a shooting war with anyone, in general. The US military hasn't been a force for good in the world since before my parents were born; I don't see them turning it around on a dime.
That said, the more it's looking like Ukraine has a chance to grind Russia into dust and cause Putin to be overthrown, the more I want them to be given whatever resources they'll need to make that happen. Never mind the relief efforts; how do I donate directly into their war chest? I'm only half-joking here.
That said, the more it's looking like Ukraine has a chance to grind Russia into dust and cause Putin to be overthrown, the more I want them to be given whatever resources they'll need to make that happen. Never mind the relief efforts; how do I donate directly into their war chest? I'm only half-joking here.
Imagine botching an invasion so badly that the enemy imposes a regime change on you. (Hey did you know Yakov Smirnoff is Ukrainian?)
UPDATE: OK or I could just go there myself and enlist, apparently.
Well... I like pirogies, and it would be a truly epic road trip...
That said: this is literally asking for bad actors to flock to this and **** things up.
That said: this is literally asking for bad actors to flock to this and **** things up.
so another side effect of this debacle:
Major crypto provider is refusing to shut down Russian accounts- the wording basically admits that their primary purpose is money laundering.
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Major crypto provider is refusing to shut down Russian accounts- the wording basically admits that their primary purpose is money laundering.
Crypto Exchanges Refuse to Freeze All Russian Accounts
Binance, the world's largest exchange, said "unilaterally" banning users "would fly in the face of the reason why crypto exists."
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In the lighter side of this conflict available in Spain - one water damaged Russian boat.
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Ukrainian Sailor Tries To Sink His Russian Boss’ Yacht Over War Ties
The sailor reportedly worked as a mechanic on the yacht and said his actions were in retaliation for Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
I'm of two minds about this. You could technically also claim that money laundering is the primary purpose of cash, and use that as an argument to do away with it in favor of only being able to spend money through means that governments can interfere with and/or spy on. "If you're doing nothing wrong, you have nothing to hide," right? Not to mention the wording admits no such thing; they're specifically claiming this would hurt innocent people including those who are sympathetic to Ukraine.
But on the other hand, I doubt that's true because I doubt any "innocent people" own any crypto in the first place. In fact, I'd argue that participating in the whole crypto thing makes you not an innocent person anymore by definition. And as such, I am always in favor of hurting them as much as possible, irrespective of their loyalties in this or any other war.
Does anyone know how the events at chernobyl have played, or if they've played out at all?
Dee Snider Says Ukrainians Can Use 'We're Not Gonna Take It,' But Not Anti-Maskers
The Twisted Sister singer said, "one use is for a righteous battle against oppression; the other is a infantile feet stomping against an inconvenience."
We're talking hybrid warfare and a massive European refugee crisis. Switzerland has been practicing for this for a long time.
Pat Robertson back with a fresh End Times Prophecy. This time Russia is being compelled by God to invade Ukraine to set up for an Israeli war to fulfill Biblical prophecy. Um, yeah.
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Pat Robertson Resurfaces To Offer Worst Possible Take On Ukraine
The doomsday-monger is back with another prophecy.
Wow, literally resurfaces. Dude looks like he took a peek into the ark of the covenant.
Never happen. Putin even vaguely gesturing toward the nukes is only part of the psychological warfare suite which is failing to work. He can't nuke ukraine without poisoning russia itself (environmentally AND politically.), and because it fails basic premise: putin WANTS ukraine. And putin can't nuke anyone else without dragging russia into a war they cannot win, and will likely lose inside an hour (once the other world powers deploy.) given how quickly their economy and war machine are already failing.
Putin is this for legacy: he wants to be written into the history books as the man that restored russia to the level of the soviet union, a world power. He launches a nuke and before his bird even lands (if it even lands. Missile defence is still a thing.), russia stops writing history. Propaganda and empty threats are all they have left in their conventional arsenal.