Stupid Shit in Kyiv

[DramaFree11]

I departed Ukraine just before the war started. I never said anything different.

Russia was "functioning" as despotic kleptocracy. Which suited you just fine because all you care about is yourself. Ukraine was making rapid advancements toward democracy and rule of law.

I want the war to end with Russia withdrawing in defeat, incapable of re-emerging as an aggressive state, and paying massive reparations. The US and European economies will not collapse. Maybe you will not have money to pay your fat prostitutes, but the West will come out stronger, not weaker, with a Ukrainian victory. A Russian victory would mean a significantly weaker Western civilization.

I have bad news for you, Ukraine is now losing and it is only going to get worse. They need a solution or a compromise quickly. The longer this goes on the worse it will get for Ukraine and the world's economy. Ukraine will end up with almost nothing, but that is what they do best lose. Bidden will be powerless shortly, so they better figure something out.

[YummyPL]

Hanging out in war zone, picking up chicks makes you one of the all time biggest losers. Wait I think you also hang out in Colombia.

I want the war to end, unlike you guys, before it destroy economies. Yes, Russia was actually functioning prior to Covid and Ukraine was a shit show, how you do not know this blows my mind.

I departed Ukraine just before the war started. Meeting girls was always a side benefit for me in Ukraine. I care about the country. I have spent more than my fare share of time in war zones serving my country. You only care about your loser self.

Russia was "functioning" as despotic kleptocracy. Which suited you just fine because all you care about is yourself. Ukraine was making rapid advancements toward democracy and rule of law.

I want the war to end with Russia withdrawing in defeat, incapable of re-emerging as an aggressive state, and paying massive reparations. The US and European economies will not collapse. Maybe you will not have money to pay your fat prostitutes, but the West will come out stronger, not weaker, with a Ukrainian victory. A Russian victory would mean a significantly weaker Western civilization.

[DramaFree11]

10 years ago systematic corruption was all they ever knew. They were Russian aligned. They mostly got their information from Russian sources. They had not yet tasted true freedom or democracy. There were no real opportunities available.

Years ago (5?, 8? 10?), when some Ukrainian prostitute fucked you instead of you fucking her (him?), things were very different in Ukraine. Yes, there is still fairly high emigration now but nothing like you suggest (at least before February, 2022). But corruption has been on a very steady decline--maybe the sharpest corruption decline in the world. It is still too high, for sure. But they were going in the right direction.

You hate Ukraine because Ukraine fucked you. Not for any realities of what has been true there for the last 5 years. As Jmsuttr has written many times, your start out from a clearly anti-Ukrainian stance. Your hatred for Ukraine could not be more clear from your years of posting.

I can neither confirm nor deny whether you have truly "forgotten more about Ukraine than I will ever know. " But everything you have forgotten is very old and does not reflect the realities of what has been going on there for years. You don't know. You have done nothing but spew hatred toward Ukraine for years. You have no recent experience. You have no recent knowledge.

The two years I lived in Ukraine just before the war tells me a very different story. I might be a little surprised by the successes of the Ukrainian military. But I am not at all surprised by their passionate and dedicated fight. I am not at all surprised by the fight in the people. This is the reality I have seen for years while your have been puking hatred.

Your favorite country is every bit as corrupt, has just as much emigration, and was far more violent internally, but you never seem to say anything there. While I report about my experiences in Ukraine, you report only good things in Mexico. I guess some prostitute hasn't yet fucked you so hard in Mexico. But I will not be surprised when it happens. And when it does, I suspect you will be spewing just as much hatred there.

Hanging out in war zone, picking up chicks makes you one of the all time biggest losers. Wait I think you also hang out in Colombia.

I want the war to end, unlike you guys, before it destroy economies. Yes, Russia was actually functioning prior to Covid and Ukraine was a shit show, how you do not know this blows my mind.

[YummyPL]

Correct, were was this passion 10 years ago. Instead of leaving they should have stayed and fixed the corruption. If they would have done this they probably would, not be in this mess.

10 years ago systematic corruption was all they ever knew. They were Russian aligned. They mostly got their information from Russian sources. They had not yet tasted true freedom or democracy. There were no real opportunities available.

Years ago (5?, 8? 10?), when some Ukrainian prostitute fucked you instead of you fucking her (him?), things were very different in Ukraine. Yes, there is still fairly high emigration now but nothing like you suggest (at least before February, 2022). But corruption has been on a very steady decline--maybe the sharpest corruption decline in the world. It is still too high, for sure. But they were going in the right direction.

You hate Ukraine because Ukraine fucked you. Not for any realities of what has been true there for the last 5 years. As Jmsuttr has written many times, your start out from a clearly anti-Ukrainian stance. Your hatred for Ukraine could not be more clear from your years of posting.

Funny, I have forgotten more about Ukraine then you will ever know. First, you never talk about the corruption and how the government was stealing from everyone, including there own poor people. Secondly, you never talk about how everyone has been fleeing from the country for well over 10 years. You never bring of this up, you just conveniently forgot about it.

I can neither confirm nor deny whether you have truly "forgotten more about Ukraine than I will ever know. " But everything you have forgotten is very old and does not reflect the realities of what has been going on there for years. You don't know. You have done nothing but spew hatred toward Ukraine for years. You have no recent experience. You have no recent knowledge.

The two years I lived in Ukraine just before the war tells me a very different story. I might be a little surprised by the successes of the Ukrainian military. But I am not at all surprised by their passionate and dedicated fight. I am not at all surprised by the fight in the people. This is the reality I have seen for years while your have been puking hatred.

Your favorite country is every bit as corrupt, has just as much emigration, and was far more violent internally, but you never seem to say anything there. While I report about my experiences in Ukraine, you report only good things in Mexico. I guess some prostitute hasn't yet fucked you so hard in Mexico. But I will not be surprised when it happens. And when it does, I suspect you will be spewing just as much hatred there.

[The Cane]

This default doesn't really portend anything. The Russians have been cut-off from their foreign currency reserves. It seemed like a foregone conclusion.

It's not what it portends. It's what the impact of the sanctions portended, and continues to do so. And, there's more to come. Anyway you look at it, it's not good for Russia and its relations with other countries. We're just getting started. And if they decide to cut off the oil and gas? It will ultimately hurt them far more than it will the west. They lost the cold war last time, and they'll lose another one again. And if it gets hotter (clash with NATO)? They'll lose that too! Putin has bitten off far more than he can chew in a grave miscalculation.

[DramaFree11]

Why don't you ask yourself why Ukrainians are willing to die in order to defend their freedom?

Correct, were was this passion 10 years ago. Instead of leaving they should have stayed and fixed the corruption. If they would have done this they probably would, not be in this mess.

[WyattEarp]

Ruskies forced into default. Don't tell me the sanctions aren't having any impact:

https://www.axios.com/2022/06/27/rus...1918-sanctions

This default doesn't really portend anything. The Russians have been cut-off from their foreign currency reserves. It seemed like a foregone conclusion.

[Golfinho]

I have been reading this thread faithfully because it is a different view of the war that one gets in the NY Times of the Washington Post.
I am not taking sides here (although I admit to having strong feelings about the war as well as the long history of antisemitism in Ukraine.

There was a long history of Semitism in Ukraine. One thing begats the next thing. You can't put the cart before the horse.

Looking for different views? Try the rooshforums.

[The Cane]

Ruskies forced into default. Don't tell me the sanctions aren't having any impact:

https://www.axios.com/2022/06/27/rus...1918-sanctions

[Ioneto]

I will say it again, I can careless who wins. Find a solution, but, yes. One country actually was functioning and contributing. That is Russia, not Ukraine, Take away Putin and it is a great place. Ukraine was a mess, filled with corruption. You guys refuse to recognize, just how corrupt Ukraine is and was. Ask the millions that fled over the last 10-15 years, because of the corruption. The reason they left is because they had almost zero chance for a normal life or even better life in Ukraine, they had no future, because of the greed and a terrible government. Ask yourself why everyone has been leaving the county, and this has been going on for over 10 years and has nothing to do with the war, but you ignore the obvious.

I can careless what you think. This war is ruining economies and is going to cause major collateral damage.

Why don't you ask yourself why Ukrainians are willing to die in order to defend their freedom?

[DramaFree11]

Because, as I've demonstrated numerous times, you hide behind a cowardly pretense at even-handedness, yet your every comment or proposed solution is pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine.

You should at least have the balls to admit the truth. And, for any who are new to this thread, I invite them to view your posting history as it provides ample evidence about your bias.

I will say it again, I can careless who wins. Find a solution, but, yes. One country actually was functioning and contributing. That is Russia, not Ukraine, Take away Putin and it is a great place. Ukraine was a mess, filled with corruption. You guys refuse to recognize, just how corrupt Ukraine is and was. Ask the millions that fled over the last 10-15 years, because of the corruption. The reason they left is because they had almost zero chance for a normal life or even better life in Ukraine, they had no future, because of the greed and a terrible government. Ask yourself why everyone has been leaving the county, and this has been going on for over 10 years and has nothing to do with the war, but you ignore the obvious.

I can careless what you think. This war is ruining economies and is going to cause major collateral damage.

[Jmsuttr]

Me? I am getting my affairs in order for whoever might survive what is coming. One thing is sure: Lithuania is burned toast.

Hopefully karma will visit all your hateful bile back upon your own head. Can't happen soon enough.

Then, when the nuke turns you into troll-dust, you can share the Circle of Hell that's already been prepared for Little Vlad.

[Jmsuttr]

https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2022/...strikes-a78105

I've seen reports that Putin is very unhappy with Lukashenko as he (Putin) wants Belarus to be more engaged in the war against Ukraine. Lukashenko has so far avoided direct involvement by his forces, but the recent meeting between the two leaders may be part of an ongoing effort to pressure Lukashenko. That's worth watching for any developments that go beyond window-dressed "feel good" pronouncements.

Also, it's important not to overlook or underestimate Lukashenko. He's a savvy political operative and has a long carrot-and-stick relationship with Russia. It's my opinion that he might be trying to maneuver himself into a position where he could be seen as a possible successor to Putin. Here's a thread that gives an in-depth look at Lunashenko's personal history:

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1...967406593.html

[Jmsuttr]

Nope, at $5-7 a gallon Putin is winning. As usual Ukraine will lose because of corruption and greed. They were winning, but there leadership was too stupid to make a deal.

Because, as I've demonstrated numerous times, you hide behind a cowardly pretense at even-handedness, yet your every comment or proposed solution is pro-Russia and anti-Ukraine.

You should at least have the balls to admit the truth. And, for any who are new to this thread, I invite them to view your posting history as it provides ample evidence about your bias.

[Jmsuttr]

Russia may win the battle, but Putin has already lost the war.

The WSJ article I cited was about Putin's imperial ambitions, which is why any notion that the current conflict is only limited to Ukraine is naive and shortsighted.

I agree with the part of your post about Putin having already lost the war. But, with respect to Russia winning the battle, I would assert that the jury is still out on that. Also, the subject line of your post is a bit confusing to me, since it seems to be at odds with what you wrote in the body of your post.