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03-31-22 16:55 #396
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by Jmsuttr [View Original Post]
Per Holman Jenkins in the Wall Street Journal: "My one disappointment was that China didn't pipe up to say, "No, Mr. Putin must remain in power," to emphasize just how thoroughly the Russian leader, through his own blunders, has reduced himself to a rag doll being fought over by nations that actually matter."
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03-31-22 04:25 #395
Posts: 516More info about the massive Russian brain-drain
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/new...ment-shortage/
https://www.securitylab.ru/news/530708.php (article is in Russian but will automatically translate if using Chrome browser).
https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/e...ve-in-a-month/
Notice that the reported numbers (170,000 estimated) come from Russian sources. And, even though those sources are trying to put a positive spin on things (it's only temporary), you can read between the lines and see the desperation.
Also, anyone who understands tech people knows that they generally have a pretty extensive network of likeminded friends and colleagues. That means, for each person who leaves and is able to establish themselves outside Russia, that will provide an example to others in their network and may incentivize them to make a similar move. And tech people are smart enough to see through the empty (or temporary) government promises being rolled out to persuade them to stay.
In most of the articles I've read about the effects of sanctions, not enough attention (IMO) is being paid to this phenomenon. And, the longer the war continues, the more brain-drain will likely occur and the more long-lasting the damage to the Russian economy is likely to be.
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03-31-22 03:36 #394
Posts: 1264What a TROLL!
Troll / troll / troll.
Originally Posted by pedromorales [View Original Post]
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03-31-22 03:16 #393
Posts: 516You wouldn't recognize sound argument if it bit you in the ass.
Originally Posted by PedroMorales [View Original Post]
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-60926470
It's also quite revealing that you conveniently ignore Putin's utter failure to take Kyiv. In fact, the many military failures have been obvious to all (except Putin butt-kissers). Not only failures, but also desertions and refusals to fight, have shown the Russian military "machine" to be poorly engineered, poorly maintained, and vastly overrated.
The Russian / Chinese alliance is strong
Oh, and what do you think will happen if pressure is brought to bear such that China is forced to choose between Russia and Western markets? Buh-bye Russia, do svidaniya Putin!
The American tank is running on empty and soon the bill falls due.
https://www.militaryspot.com/news/co...ives-in-europe
More US tanks, more US troops, more US influence. And who was the cause of Europe's current uber-welcoming attitude toward America? Why, none other than Putin, Putin, Putin!
Look up the futility of arguing with fools.
Oh yes, and let me remind you that I couldn't care less whether you read this post, or not. My sole purpose is to point out how vapid and lame your pseudo-arguments are. I'll let forum members read and decide for themselves, but you've thoroughly established yourself as a quintessentially pro-Putin, anti-America, broken record troll. And there is literally nothing you can say that will prevent me from dissecting every one of your posts and exposing their hatefulness, emptiness, and complete lack of foundation.
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03-31-22 01:16 #392
Posts: 516The reason I didn't do a personal history deep-dive
Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
And that very fact, membership in the elite ranks, makes his defection qualitatively different from (assuming your numbers are correct) any of the hundreds of thousands of rank-and-file Russians who have also left. Among the pro-Putin segment of the population, what elites say and do commands a high degree of attention. They may not care if tens of thousands of the youngest and brightest are leaving, viewing them as traitors and scum, but someone like Chubais is bound to raise questions.
Why? Because elites are at the top of the food chain when it comes to status, power, money, etc. They have it all, so why would one of them choose to leave all that behind? Chubais was, as I understand it, an outstanding example of a loyal servant of the regime. His sudden departure has got to be difficult to process for many, and a bitter pill for the Kremlin to swallow. And how will other elites react? That's difficult to say because they're all individuals. But elites pay close attention to such events because they're always looking out for their own survival, shifts in the power structure, and how they can maintain or improve their own status. So it's my gut feeling that, although done in hushed whispers, there must be a heightened level of chatter among some in the privileged class. It won't surprise me if more defections happen. Of course, if they plan and execute well, we won't know until after it's happened.
I've been following the news looking for further explanation, or comment, or condemnation, by the Russian govt. I haven't seen anything and, even if I missed seeing an article, you'd think that any communication from the Kremlin would be repeated and analyzed by others. As of now, it seems like the departure of Chubais is being given the silent treatment. That silence, in and of itself, deserves further discussion and analysis, but that's a topic worthy of a separate post.
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03-30-22 23:12 #391
Posts: 324Originally Posted by PedroMorales [View Original Post]
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03-30-22 23:11 #390
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by PedroMorales [View Original Post]
If you are a Russian, I pray for your country.
If you are an Islamist, I pray for your women.
If you are a Marxist, that ship sailed a long time ago. Today's Russia isn't anywhere close to being Marxist.
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03-30-22 13:38 #389
Posts: 1056Nut Sase Corner
Originally Posted by VinDici [View Original Post]
Anyone in Europe paying attention. A small percentage in any country. Sees what is going on. Four million Ukrainian women and children off loaded on us, inflation, unemployment etc. As Europe impales itself, a big reaction is brewing. The American tank is running on empty and soon the bill falls due.
One more thing, you moron. Russia is not a Communist country though the CP, not that Pussy Riot American shill, are the main opposition.
To repeat: you are American and therefore stupid. Look up the futility of arguing with fools.
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03-30-22 09:16 #388
Posts: 324Reminder of the Vindici Code.
Originally Posted by Xpartan [View Original Post]
Originally Posted by VinDici [View Original Post]
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03-30-22 05:17 #387
Posts: 1956Originally Posted by PedroMorales [View Original Post]
Well, I'm not a prince, so I'll give it to you straight. You ARE a moron.
Who gives a fuck that Putin's father fought the Nazis? Of course he fought the Nazis, every man in the USSR fought the Nazis. How does it absolve his homicidal son?
Imbecile!
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03-30-22 05:03 #386
Posts: 1956Originally Posted by Jmsuttr [View Original Post]
Having said that, I wouldn't read too much into Chubais' "defection". I've read that 300,000 Russians have fled the country in the last month alone, so you don't have to be sly Chubais to know that Russia is poison right now, and this is not going to change any time soon, no matter what they do (or don't do) next.
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03-29-22 13:51 #385
Posts: 499Originally Posted by ReinerOtto [View Original Post]
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03-26-22 14:10 #384
Posts: 6420Winter War
It's the 1939 Winter War all over again, which saw tiny Finland stop the mighty Russian aggressor, inflicting heavy losses and humiliation upon the Ruskie bear:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter_War
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03-24-22 19:06 #383
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by Paulie97 [View Original Post]
I think people forget that the Ukrainians quickly and overwhelmingly pursued independence after the Soviet Union dissolved.
Per Wikipedia:
"Voters were asked "Do you support the Act of Declaration of Independence of Ukraine?" The text of the Declaration was included as a preamble to the question. The referendum was called by the Parliament of Ukraine to confirm the Act of Independence, which was adopted by the Parliament on 24 August 1991. Citizens of Ukraine expressed overwhelming support for independence. In the referendum, 31,891,742 registered voters (or 84.18% of the electorate) took part, and among them 28,804,071 (or 92.3%) voted "Yes.""
After approximately 250 plus years of Russian domination and control, the Ukrainians amazingly maintained their identity and never really warmed to Russia. The Czars and then the Soviets fucked up the development of all the empire from brutal oppression and mismanagement.
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03-24-22 18:28 #382
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by Paulie97 [View Original Post]
I think Mearsheimer's POV is important to consider though. It harks back to the Cold War struggle between the USA And Soviet Union. For several reasons, this is not a great global struggle between two superpowers with opposing ideologies. However, the Russian nuclear arsenal makes for some of the same strategy considerations. Already, we have this tentative (as you point out) physical support for the Ukraine. How much can the West support the Ukraine without provoking Russia? Ground-based anti-aircraft and anti-tank weapons are okay, but Polish MiG's are not. Putin has the diabolic advantage of what we use to joke about with Reagan in the 1980's. He is a crazy, motherfucker and you don't know how he will react.
To paraphrase the late Senator John McCain, Russia is a gas station with a pissed off, violent gas station attendant masquerading as a country.
As far as "realpolitik", Russia cannot project its power as far off and as extensively as the Soviets. However, we are already seeing realpolitik in play. It seems the USA Wants to speed up a reconciliation with Iran and get their oil back into Western petroleum markets. The USA Likely backs off criticizing Turkey, Saudi Arabia and other Mideastern countries for human rights. The USA Is already dancing with India's Modi.