I don't understand why you people are so scared to admit what you really are, but-
[QUOTE=HotDog666;2981572]The reason I didn't respond to you directly in the first instance was. As I've said in another thread- because I honoured Mark Twain's admonition: "don't argue with stupid people, they will drag you down to their level and then beat you through experience".
Your accusations of anti-semitism are as contemptible as they are pathetic- [/QUOTE]Here is a little tip for you and all other anti-Semites who would like to remain cryptic on the Internet.
If you want to hide your anti-Semitism, lose the word "Zionists". Just remove it from your vocabulary. Only anti-Semites (actually, only RABID anti-Semites like so-called Palestinians, Middle-Eastern / Iranian propagandists and neo-Nazis) use the word "Zionists" with the same connotation you do.
Also, maybe go easy on the words like "jewess", which is a taboo for non-Jewish people. What you want to say is "Jewish woman" or "Jewish girl", not "jewess". Then, don't skimp on capital letters. I mean seriously, I know it's hard, but try. Next time type "Jew" instead of "jew" and "anti-Semitic" instead of "anti-semitic" and see if it doesn't throw you off-balance. I know acknowledging that Jews are people too might make you depressed, but on the bright side you won't have to ignore those red squiggly lines so hard.
Of course, all that won't make you any less anti-Semitic than you are, but it never was a goal, was it?
Computer says Elvis is a mindless parrot.
[QUOTE=Elvis2008;2981855][/QUOTE]You never answered a simple question: Why do you believe Ukraine could've gotten a better deal in 2022 than now. Well, let me help.
[B]They wouldn't.[/B]
In the early stages of the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine, both nations engaged in a series of negotiations aimed at halting the conflict. These discussions, held between late February and April 2022, revealed distinct and often opposing objectives from each side.
What the Russians wanted:
1. Neutrality and Demilitarization: Russia insisted that Ukraine enshrine a neutral status in its constitution. That means forever.
2. Russia demanded significant reductions in Ukraine's military capabilities, proposing a drastic downsizing of the Ukrainian army to about 50,000 personnel, along with strict limitations on armaments and military infrastructure.
3. Territorial Concessions: Moscow required Ukraine to recognize Russia's sovereignty over Crimea and autonomy for the ethnic Russian provinces in eastern and southeastern Ukraine. .
4. Cultural and Political Concessions: The Kremlin demanded that Ukraine grant the Russian language official status and implement laws that would align with Russian perspectives on historical and cultural issues.
As if that wasn't completely unacceptable for any sovereign nation, the Ukrainians soon kicked the Russians' ass north of Kyiv and Putin's mass atrocities in Bucha were discovered.
When you parroted Russian propocondom's Blah Blah, were you aware of these demands? Did you apply an effort to find out anything about these negotiations? Do you understand that Putin issued these demands in bad faith knowing they would be unacceptable?
And it doesn't matter how much or how little of the Kursk territory the Ukrainians have liberated. The important thing is there hadn't been any foreign troops on Russian land for the last 80 years. Even more telling is that they've been unable to kick them out for SIX MONTHS. This is a humiliation of cosmic proportions for Putin and his Failed Fucked-Up Fascist Mafia State.
And yes, they did bring in over 60,000 troops vs less than 20,000 Ukrainians, and yet, the Ukrainians just counter-attacked and improved their positions around Sudja. What does it tell you about the capabilities of Putin's so-called army, you brain-dead lunatic? [URL]https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-06/the-story-behind-2022s-secret-ukraine-russia-peace-negotiations[/URL].
[URL]https://www.nprillinois.org/2024-05-06/the-story-behind-2022s-secret-ukraine-russia-peace-negotiations[/URL]
[URL]https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/world/europe/ukraine-russia-peace-talks.html[/URL]
[URL]https://www.thenation.com/article/world/ukraine-russia-war-peace-diplomacy[/URL]
That brings us to the second part of the idiotic notion that Ukraine would've have gotten a better deal in 2022 than now.
May I humbly ask why?
By April 2022 Russia had occupied around 20% of Ukraine.
By February 2024 Russia has occupied around 20% of Ukraine.
So what the fuck makes you believe that Putin is in better position today, huh dimwit?
Yes, they did make some incremental gains in Donbas, but they lost the whole right-bank Kherson.
And, may I remind you about 600 square km of the historically Russian Kursk (actually should be more now after the recent counterattack).
And Russian economy is circling the drain -- wasn't the case in 2022.
And Russian losses are nearly 900,000 with up to 300,000 fatlities -- wasn't the case in 2022.
And Russian cannon fodder is coming to the end, so much so that Russians are sending their badly-wounded troops, even on crutches into senseless and deadly storm attacks -- wasn't the case in 2022.
So Elvis -- STFU, will you? Talk about something you know (if there is anything you do know, of course).
A few tips for all anti-Semites out there (you'll thank me later).
[QUOTE=Xpartan;2981979]Here is a little tip for you and all other anti-Semites who would like to remain cryptic on the Internet.
If you want to hide your anti-Semitism, lose the word "Zionists". Just remove it from your vocabulary. Only anti-Semites (actually, only RABID anti-Semites like so-called Palestinians, Middle-Eastern / Iranian propagandists and neo-Nazis) use the word "Zionists" with the same connotation you do.
Also, maybe go easy on the words like "jewess", which is a taboo for non-Jewish people. What you want to say is "Jewish woman" or "Jewish girl", not "jewess". Then, don't skimp on capital letters. I mean seriously, I know it's hard, but try. Next time type "Jew" instead of "jew" and "anti-Semitic" instead of "anti-semitic" and see if it doesn't throw you off-balance. I know acknowledging that Jews are people too might make you depressed, but on the bright side you won't have to ignore those red squiggly lines so hard.
Of course, all that won't make you any less anti-Semitic than you are, but it never was a goal, was it?[/QUOTE]
[QUOTE=HotDog666;2982036]
I guess the ownership of the entire American government apparatus and the media makes you zionists think you can gaslight people into thinking up is down, wrong is right, black is white, and for the most part you are right: that's exactly what you have done successfully. But there will be people like on this board who see through your inveigling lies and evilness.[/QUOTE]Right, and this is yet another thing that anti-Semites shouldn't say out loud (well, other than amongst your ilk) if you don't want others to know what you are. Thanks for illustrating my point and bringing it to my attention.
Boy, anti-Semites are so easy, LOL. They just can't help it.
Do you and Blah-Blah work in the same department?
[QUOTE=Jarango;2982349]This tweet by Musk indicates conman Zelensky wil not be around for much more. The only question now is what to do with him. Is hanging too good for him, or sohuld he be skinned alive?[/QUOTE]Really? I'm seeing Trump's tweet, not Musk. This is extremely unprofessional, Igor#3.
How many times have I said that Trump and his henchmen are Russian assets?
Trump will stir the peace negotiations in Putin's favor, no matter what he says. His mission is to make Putin happy, and he won't deviate. Jesus Christ, I can't believe that even Ukrainians have fallen in this trap!
Trump has become much more disciplined than he was in 2016. He's not running his mouth like before because there're still Repubs who're supporting Ukraine, and he doesn't want them to lose their face.
So when he and his merry-banders do run their mouths, it's not a bug, it's a feature. A clear and public signal to Putin how much slack they're willing to cut him.
[B]Ukraine may be Russian someday, Trump says ahead of Vance-Zelensky meeting[/B]
[QUOTE]US President Donald Trump suggested that Ukraine may be Russian someday, throwing into question the future independence of a sovereign country that, with Western backing, has defended itself against Moscows full-scale invasion for nearly three years.
Trump discussed his administrations effort to end the war in an interview with Fox News that aired Monday, ahead of a meeting tabled for this week between his vice president, JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
They (Ukraine) may make a deal, they may not make a deal. They may be Russian someday, or they may not be Russian someday, Trump said. He stressed that he also wanted to see a return on investment with US aid for Ukraine, again floating the idea of a trade for Kyivs rare earth minerals.
The US presidents comments will likely delight the Kremlin, which has illegally annexed four Ukrainian regions since launching its full-scale invasion and seeks Ukraines total submission.[/QUOTE][URL]https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/11/europe/ukraine-russia-trump-zelensky-intl/index.html[/URL]
[B]Russia is popping champagne': Onlookers blast Pete Hegseth after big Ukraine announcement[/B]
[QUOTE]U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth gave away a major bargaining chip on Ukraine even before negotiating a settlement to end its war with Russia.
The United States does not believe that NATO membership for Ukraine is a realistic outcome of a negotiated settlement, Hegseth said, stressing that no U.S. troops would be deployed to the country.
Experts weren't exactly surprised by Hegseth's comments or his tone, but they said the defense secretaries comments signaled a win for Russia and its president Vladimir Putin.
"They just surrendered one of the main points of leverage before negotiations even begin," posted former State Department spokesman Matthew Miller.
"There it is," added national security lawyer Bradley Moss. "They're going to surrender territory."
"And there it is," agreed Justin Baragona, senior reporter for The Independent. "The Trump administration is essentially handing Ukraine over to Putin."[/QUOTE][URL]https://www.rawstory.com/pete-hegseth-ukraine-2671142575[/URL]
There is only one hope for Ukraine -- to hold on for the next 4 years hoping that Europe won't budge.