Stupid Shit in Kyiv

[Xpartan]

Best investment as Mark Twain said, Buy land, they're not making it anymore.

What about buying Land in Russia with the Inevitable regime change there!

"Russia is an ideal country for farming business, mostly because the land is still very cheap. Foreigners have already purchased about 5 million hectares of agricultural land in Russia, and there are many reasons for this:

The cost of 1 acre of Russian land is several times cheaper than the price of 1 acre in South America or even in Africa."

The more things change in Russia, the more they stay the same.

Buying into Russian land, you're also buying into Russian lawlessness, mind-blowing corruption and the lack of basic human rights. Every low-level administrator will hold an overwhelming power over you, unless you have the funds to buy their loyalty.

And god forbid you become successful one day. That's the worst thing that can happen to you in Russia.

Google "raider attacks".

https://www.ft.com/content/b2d2d226-...8-60495fe6ca71

[Xpartan]

When China starting cracking down on Hong Kong, saw the same thing with China's trolls on social media.

It's bizarre when national pride translates to subjugating a people who want self-determination.

Social media is one thing (Putin's "Internet Research Agency" has been doing it for years) but a mongering board? LOL!

[WyattEarp]

Except when America does it, pardner, that's different. That's bringing Freedom.

I don't remember people choosing Sadaam Hussein and the Taliban. That's self-determination, pardner.

[Golfinho]

It's bizarre when national pride translates to subjugating a people who want self-determination.

Except when America does it, pardner, that's different. That's bringing Freedom.

[WyattEarp]

The cost of 1 acre of Russian land is several times cheaper than the price of 1 acre in South America or even in Africa."

The price factors in the cost of clearing Stalin's skeletons.

[Jojosun]

Well, it's not like we have a choice, unless you want to convert your dollars into diamonds and wear them in a little bag hanging around your neck. Or join the procession opening bank accounts in Panama, or start buying aquifers.

Best investment as Mark Twain said, Buy land, they're not making it anymore.

What about buying Land in Russia with the Inevitable regime change there!

"Russia is an ideal country for farming business, mostly because the land is still very cheap. Foreigners have already purchased about 5 million hectares of agricultural land in Russia, and there are many reasons for this:

The cost of 1 acre of Russian land is several times cheaper than the price of 1 acre in South America or even in Africa."

[Golfinho]

I'm guessing that India, being shrewd consumers, will either demand a return clause or a steep discount! Russia would have been better off just displaying their weapon systems in parades, rather than actually using them and letting the world see their shortcomings.

Russia displays its tanks in a competition called Tank Olympics (or Tank Biathalon). There's videos. It's good watching. Look and see how the tanks from various countries compare. Not battle conditions obviously.

The rap against US armament is expensive maintenance, among other things. There's also a substantial literature on this. But until there's actual battlefield conditions, there's no way to know.

[WyattEarp]

Putin's henchmen must be really desperate if they resort to sending their trolls to a mongering board.

When China starting cracking down on Hong Kong, saw the same thing with China's trolls on social media.

It's bizarre when national pride translates to subjugating a people who want self-determination.

[Jojosun]

We all want to find out who will be The Ultimate Winners in The Ukraine Coflict, don't we?

According to this analysis in the respected Financial Times," The US will be the ultimate winner of Ukraine's crisis.

America stands to gain in stature and influence in Europe, Asia and the court of world opinion."

Written by https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janan_Ganesh.

Of course it's all a matter of Opinions and we all have more than one.

"Janan Ganesh is a biweekly columnist and associate editor for the FT. He writes on American politics for the FT and culture for FT Weekend."

[Golfinho]

I'd have a shitload of dollars, which I'd be glad to have rather than other alternatives. So I hope I'll be forgiven for keeping my financial car in the dollar's garage. It may not be perfect, but it's proven to be more reliable than the most of the competition.

Well, it's not like we have a choice, unless you want to convert your dollars into diamonds and wear them in a little bag hanging around your neck. Or join the procession opening bank accounts in Panama, or start buying aquifers.

[Xpartan]

The Ukrainian marines did the right thing at Mariupol and surrender, Let's find out what NATO vermin are holed up with the die hard Azov Nazis. Some British cut throats have already surrendered The Geneva Convention does not apply to this surrender monkey or any Yanks that may be holed up there https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Wk74OUZ05_oYEM.

Putin's henchmen must be really desperate if they resort to sending their trolls to a mongering board.

[Jmsuttr]

Russia is a major exporter of weapons. Ask India.

There is no reason they would need to complicate matters by involving Iraq, a country America, cheered on by the Guardian, destroyed.

The Ukrainian marines did the right thing at Mariupol and surrender, Let's find out what NATO vermin are holed up with the die hard Azov Nazis. Some British cut throats have already surrendered The Geneva Convention does not apply to this surrender monkey or any Yanks that may be holed up there https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Wk74OUZ05_oYEM.

India has got to be looking at developments and wondering if they're getting their money's worth.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com...w/90581720.cms

https://www.urdupoint.com/en/world/r...m-1496883.html

https://www.hindustantimes.com/world...890367848.html

Images of Russian tank turrets flying through the air, after being hit by a drone strike or shoulder-launched weapon, are all over the internet. And images of the burning and sinking cruiser Moskva may join them soon. If the ship was out of the range of land-based cameras, I'll be looking for satellite imagery to appear. BTW, I believe this is the ship that was the object of the famous Ukrainian "Russian Warship, Go Fuck Yourself" defiance incident.

I'm guessing that India, being shrewd consumers, will either demand a return clause or a steep discount! Russia would have been better off just displaying their weapon systems in parades, rather than actually using them and letting the world see their shortcomings.

[Jojosun]

Of course, things seldom play out as scripted:

We want our currency to continue to enable us to romp in the world's fun spots and-- equally important -- not to have alternative currencies and economies destroyed (temporarily weakened a bit is ok, but not wiped out). We all know what happens when girls start quoting you in dollars -- no good. Anybody remember what good value Ecuador and Costa Rica were before they adopted the dollar? It's from this perspective that we need Russia and it's allies to weather this trial of strength.

What's worse is when Girls start quoting in € Euros. I was and still am comfortable with paying a Benjamin or equivalent in local currency as a benchmark for one hour with an EE / Central European hottie.

The Euro adoption = Higher prices for everything, On the other hand, a weaker Ruuble is great for mongering.

[PedroMorales]

Russia is a major exporter of weapons. Ask India.

There is no reason they would need to complicate matters by involving Iraq, a country America, cheered on by the Guardian, destroyed.

The Ukrainian marines did the right thing at Mariupol and surrender, Let's find out what NATO vermin are holed up with the die hard Azov Nazis. Some British cut throats have already surrendered The Geneva Convention does not apply to this surrender monkey or any Yanks that may be holed up there https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...Wk74OUZ05_oYEM.

AS for "Mission Accomplished in Iraq " https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/nor...sillusionment/.

"Western-style democracy has failed Iraq, bringing a dystopian economy, an ineffectual government and more pain for its long-suffering people."

[Jmsuttr]

Of course, things seldom play out as scripted: The cunning of reason (if you recollect your Hegel), or blowback in the vernacular.

Too soon to know, but I'd suspect the people behind the USA warmongering are willing to play to the last pawn -- and that's us.

We want our currency to continue to enable us to romp in the world's fun spots and-- equally important -- not to have alternative currencies and economies destroyed (temporarily weakened a bit is ok, but not wiped out). We all know what happens when girls start quoting you in dollars -- no good. Anybody remember what good value Ecuador and Costa Rica were before they adopted the dollar? It's from this perspective that we need Russia and it's allies to weather this trial of strength.

I'd have a shitload of dollars, which I'd be glad to have rather than other alternatives. So I hope I'll be forgiven for keeping my financial car in the dollar's garage. It may not be perfect, but it's proven to be more reliable than the most of the competition. As the investing prospectus always says, "past performance is no guarantee of future results," but it's sure nice to have a decent track record.

As for your last point, from a human perspective I hope Russia and its allies crash and burn. I wouldn't shed a tear if Putin was Mussolinied by his own people. And I'm happy to see Comrade Xi hitching his horse to a wagon with a broken wheel (or four). May they keep each other company in the appropriate circle of Dante's Inferno.