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[Tanks]

A decent analysis.

Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now — TIME

Russia's "economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior to that of Ukraine."

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[spike.t]

 

[VertigoBE]

Great commentator, had not seen him yet.
I do find a bit of bright light in the fact that more and more conservative people are daring to speak up, call things by their names and squarely connect the blame for these massacres with Islam fundamentalism. Just 2 years ago, everyone would have been crusified, doxxed over such speech. Thank God for Elon having bought Twitter.

 

[steve white]

I can only imagine the political hay that’ll get made out of this one.

https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/viral-video-massive-statue-of-liberty-replica-topples-in-brazil-storm-1.500381288

A 90 km wind is not all that high--what, 50mph?

 

[CJW]

Great commentator, had not seen him yet.
I do find a bit of bright light in the fact that more and more conservative people are daring to speak up, call things by their names and squarely connect the blame for these massacres with Islam fundamentalism. Just 2 years ago, everyone would have been crusified, doxxed over such speech. Thank God for Elon having bought Twitter.

I would think that more and more people are finally feeling hemmed in. Especially the younger generations. I for one have felt a new sense of shock after thinking about how people can't even go to a place like sunny Bondi beach in Australia without wondering if two life hating scum bags will start mowing people down. Everyone knows that in the past the worst you would have ever expected to happen in such a place was a rare shark attack.

I genuinely believe that the color of a man's skin doesn't determine the content of their character. But for f***'s sake, doesn't it set anyone else back to see these two brown men standing on a bridge, mowing down peaceful life loving people on a f***ing Australia beach, bringing their 6th century misery to all of us??? And then the s**t bag politicians take it out on the soon to be victims with complete impunity. It's bad enough that these politicians seem cool with their self harm. Their mental problems are taking us all with them. The most extreme thing any of them has said is the word antisemitism. How about acknowledging that a couple years ago you were warned when a group of wanna be terrorists were yelling "gas the Jews" in public?

 

[Tundra Tiger]

A decent analysis.

Why Trump Should Call Putin’s Bluff Now — TIME

Russia's "economy is disintegrating, and their military prowess is inferior to that of Ukraine."

apple.news

Agreed. If only someone could get Trump to read this.

This is the whole thing in a nutshell, IMHO.

"So far, Trump has capitulated to the strategy, sometimes to the bewilderment of those inside and outside the White House. There have been numerous periods where Putin appeared to welcome peace proposals or ceasefires, only to turn around and reject them, add impossible conditions, or launch major military campaigns simultaneously."

It amazes me that Trump continues to allow these stall tactics. I'm not a conspiracy sort but I can see how his continued approach of capitulation - and there's really no other way to view it - fuels the notion that Putin has something damning on him. In the meantime the war rages on.

 

[spike.t]

How's this going to work out....

 

[farmer_john]

How's this going to work out....

Logical conclusion war.

 

[Hunter4752001]

Ahmed Al Ahmed was the member of the public who tackled and disarmed one of the terrorists. The firearm he took off the terrorit appears to have been a button/lever release shotgun. (a bastardised type of action resembling a semi auto but where the action needs to be released manualy by pressing a button or lever) It is likely that although Ahmed knew how to use firearms, he didn't know how to operate that particular weapon, which allowed the terrorist to escape. Ahmed was then targetted by the second terrorist shooting from a nearby bridge. The second terrorist was using a scoped Beretta BRX1 straight pull centerfire rifle, Ahmed sustained hits to the upper body and arm. He has since undergone a series of surgeries.

 

[Red Leg]

In case you missed it, the Ukrainians have made another major step forward, at Russian expense, in the use of drones. Due to unsustainable losses, what remains of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was pulled out of the northern half of the Black Sea over a year ago and is docked in the Russian port of Novorossiysk. This time using a domestically produced underwater drone, which no one else yet operates, Ukraine penetrated the port and severely damaged one, and quite likely two Kilo Class Russian submarines. These boats were being used to launch cruise missiles at Ukrainian cities.

Like every other attack, the Russians deny it occurred or that any damage was done, but the evidence is pretty compelling. I wonder if anyone has had the nerve to tell Putin.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1pnzwqy/novorossiysk_two_submarines_possibly_attacked

 

[Altitude sickness]

Apparently Al Ahmed was a police officer. Or security of some type in Syria before migrating to Australia mid 2000s.

Also one of the 3 caskets brought home from Syria today was another Muslim hero. An Iraqi translator helping our troops in Syria.

 

[Altitude sickness]

In case you missed it, the Ukrainians have made another major step forward, at Russian expense, in the use of drones. Due to unsustainable losses, what remains of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was pulled out of the northern half of the Black Sea over a year ago and is docked in the Russian port of Novorossiysk. This time using a domestically produced underwater drone, which no one else yet operates, Ukraine penetrated the port and severely damaged one, and quite likely two Kilo Class Russian submarines. These boats were being used to launch cruise missiles at Ukrainian cities.

Like every other attack, the Russians deny it occurred or that any damage was done, but the evidence is pretty compelling. I wonder if anyone has had the nerve to tell Putin.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1pnzwqy/novorossiysk_two_submarines_possibly_attacked

I heard a Sub was destroyed.

 

[Brent in Az]

Bongino stepping down from the FBI

 

[cwpayton]

In case you missed it, the Ukrainians have made another major step forward, at Russian expense, in the use of drones. Due to unsustainable losses, what remains of the Russian Black Sea Fleet was pulled out of the northern half of the Black Sea over a year ago and is docked in the Russian port of Novorossiysk. This time using a domestically produced underwater drone, which no one else yet operates, Ukraine penetrated the port and severely damaged one, and quite likely two Kilo Class Russian submarines. These boats were being used to launch cruise missiles at Ukrainian cities.

Like every other attack, the Russians deny it occurred or that any damage was done, but the evidence is pretty compelling. I wonder if anyone has had the nerve to tell Putin.

https://www.reddit.com/r/UkraineWarVideoReport/comments/1pnzwqy/novorossiysk_two_submarines_possibly_attacked

And in addition I just saw where a 9 billion dollar defense bill will be signed with a carve out for Ukraine support , hopefully not to little or to late.

 

[cwpayton]

Dan Bongino reported to resign in Jan. ! Now what of Patel ?

Sorry didnt see your post Brent

 

[CJW]

They'll just bring in more, and anyone in politics there who wants to do something about it will be labeled a "Putin puppet" or something to that effect, same throughout Europe. The only reason Poland is allowed to enforce their immigration policy is because they have arguably the most capable military in Europe (as far as non-nuclear countries). The EU needs them on the team if people have to actually go die in trenches. The day after the Russia-Ukraine War ends the EU will go back to doing everything in their power to change Poland's immigration policy and create the same conditions Germany is dealing with.

Germany won't do anything about their situation (unless the AfD is in power) even then its going to be a difficult uphill battle. This is their new reality, every year.

It seems to be everyone's new reality. We had our own Islamic terrorist attack last new years, at least a couple thousand radicals that we know of and God knows how many others. I bet most people haven't thought of the ramming attack in New Orleans in months. I wonder if there will be another this year?

 

[Brent in Az]

Dan Bongino reported to resign in Jan. ! Now what of Patel ?

Sorry didnt see your post Brent

In months past, the rumor was that there is tension and disagreement between the DOJ, Patel, and Bongino.

 

[Corey0372]

I can only imagine the political hay that’ll get made out of this one.

https://gulfnews.com/world/americas/viral-video-massive-statue-of-liberty-replica-topples-in-brazil-storm-1.500381288

The golden arches of McDonald's are still upright in the background.... the real symbol of power.

America remains standing.

 

[Scott CWO]

How's this going to work out....

I have often wondered why we haven’t blockaded all the ships headed to Mexico bringing in the ingredients to make fentanyl?? Who would stop us?

 

[CJW]

I mentioned NYE and then I see this. Seems thd French are worried about their new immigrants causing trouble as well.

Party’s over, Paris: Fearful French cancel NYE concert on Champs-Élysées as migrant violence grows

Paris has shockingly pulled the plug on its legendary New Year’s Eve celebration on the Champs-Élysées citing security concerns.

nypost.com