Big C said:bearister said:
My Mom had a Merc Cougar that looked like this:
…..and speaking of mercs, I liked this merc movie as a kid. In the US Dark of Sun (1968),in UK The Mercenaries.
Ours was that color! I believe the one you pictured is a '68, distinguishable by the turning lights on the side.
HOT WAR: Germany is preparing for WWIII. Is it time for President Biden to call Putin? He hasn't spoken to the Russian president for over two years. Surely there is a peaceful solution to his proxy war. pic.twitter.com/RKwasP1iRP
— @amuse (@amuse) June 7, 2024
movielover said:HOT WAR: Germany is preparing for WWIII. Is it time for President Biden to call Putin? He hasn't spoken to the Russian president for over two years. Surely there is a peaceful solution to his proxy war. pic.twitter.com/RKwasP1iRP
— @amuse (@amuse) June 7, 2024
🇩🇪🇷🇺 Germany must prepare to be ready for a possible war by 2029, according to Defense Minister Boris Pistorius.
— Zlatti71 (@Zlatti_71) June 5, 2024
"We need to be capable of waging war by 2029. Three key areas are essential: personnel, equipment, and finances," Pistorius told Focus.
He stressed that reinstating… pic.twitter.com/XAegv0wezs
Only the motivation for it.oski003 said:movielover said:HOT WAR: Germany is preparing for WWIII. Is it time for President Biden to call Putin? He hasn't spoken to the Russian president for over two years. Surely there is a peaceful solution to his proxy war. pic.twitter.com/RKwasP1iRP
— @amuse (@amuse) June 7, 2024
Is that fake?
🇺🇦 They recruited from the elderly homes? pic.twitter.com/G9jvz7GJeT
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) June 8, 2024
bearister said:
Putin is running out of time to achieve breakthrough in Ukraine | Stars and Stripes
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-06-08/putin-is-running-out-of-time-to-achieve-breakthrough-in-ukraine
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To be sure, both sides face formidable challenges, particularly in recruiting replacements for killed or wounded troops. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a new mobilisation law lowering the age of the draft, though manpower remains a problem for the military.
The Kremlin is determined not to repeat Putin's September 2022 order to draft 300,000 reservists, a mobilisation that shook public support and triggered an exodus of as many as a million Russians from the country. It's relying instead on offering generous pay and signing bonuses to attract recruits as the defence ministry aims to enlist at least 250,000 more soldiers this year.
While the policy avoids social tensions inside Russia over the war, it's unlikely to allow the army to amass enough troops for a successful offensive in Ukraine, according to Pukhov, the Moscow-based military analyst. "For a real breakthrough the Kremlin would need far more people," he said.
🇸🇰 “I will not drag the country into such military adventures … I will do everything to ensure that peace has priority over war.”
— Lord Bebo (@MyLordBebo) June 8, 2024
🗣️ Slovak Prime Minister Fico:
I voted in the hospital because these elections are also important. It is necessary to vote for European deputies… pic.twitter.com/1Bza5KzT1g
‼️Serbia's President Vucic gives a dark outlook -All signs point to a major war in Europe‼️
— etirol 𝕊 (@MEtirol) June 9, 2024
“We are heading for a major catastrophe and it seems that the train has already left the station and can no longer be stopped. No one in the West is talking about peace anymore - only more… pic.twitter.com/P2r1wk24xi
bearister said:
Here's how Vladimir Putin stole a Super Bowl ring from the Patriots' Robert Kraft
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/heres-how-vladimir-putin-stole-a-super-bowl-ring-from-the-patriots-robert-kraft/
"I took out the ring and showed it to [Putin], and he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring,'" Kraft said in 2013. "I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
Despite the fact that Putin walked off with the ring, Kraft still wanted the $25,000 piece of jewelry returned. However, he ended up giving up on his quest to get the ring back when White House called and told Kraft that starting World War III over a Super Bowl ring probably wouldn't be the best idea."
The ring also contained references to a team called the "Patriots" and was festooned with American propaganda, so can you blame Putin for feeling threatened? He did what he had to do.AunBear89 said:bearister said:
Here's how Vladimir Putin stole a Super Bowl ring from the Patriots' Robert Kraft
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/heres-how-vladimir-putin-stole-a-super-bowl-ring-from-the-patriots-robert-kraft/
"I took out the ring and showed it to [Putin], and he put it on and he goes, 'I can kill someone with this ring,'" Kraft said in 2013. "I put my hand out and he put it in his pocket, and three KGB guys got around him and walked out."
Despite the fact that Putin walked off with the ring, Kraft still wanted the $25,000 piece of jewelry returned. However, he ended up giving up on his quest to get the ring back when White House called and told Kraft that starting World War III over a Super Bowl ring probably wouldn't be the best idea."
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
Cal88 said:‼️Serbia's President Vucic gives a dark outlook -All signs point to a major war in Europe‼️
— etirol 𝕊 (@MEtirol) June 9, 2024
“We are heading for a major catastrophe and it seems that the train has already left the station and can no longer be stopped. No one in the West is talking about peace anymore - only more… pic.twitter.com/P2r1wk24xi
"We are heading for a major catastrophe and it seems that the train has already left the station and can no longer be stopped. No one in the West is talking about peace anymore - only more war. The West thinks it can win and take out Russia. I think the West is wrong. Both sides now believe it is existential for them, so I don't think they will find a solution other than war and everything, everything is at stake. In Europe, the leaders act as the big heroes, but they are not honest and do not tell their citizens that they will all pay a big price if it comes to war."
"It seems Russia has had enough and is prepared to escalate the proxy war. Now Ukraine (USA) will be fighting Russia and third party countries (Russia) will be fighting the USA with everyone else in between losing out.Quote:Quote:
Yesterday the President of Russia for the first time ever acknowledged the possibility of sending our weapons to the regions that fight against the states who provide arms to the f. Ukraine. (More precisely, use these arms against our country.) In other words, to the forces that are in conflict with the US, and NATO states.
148 Days Til No Joe said:🚨 Lindsey Graham has just confirmed that they are not sacrificing the Ukrainian people for "freedom" and "democracy," but for Ukraine's minerals, which are worth trillions of dollars, and the West wants them.
— Gabe (@GabeZZOZZ) June 9, 2024
This is unbelievable…
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Having Krafts hand so close to Putin was a threat and so he was entitles to reach out and take it. Kraft started it by extending his hand so close to Putin's physical space and he had no choice but to respond in theft. His only option, many experts agree and I can send links to X to show you I am right.AunBear89 said:
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
blungld said:Having Krafts hand so close to Putin was a threat and so he was entitles to reach out and take it. Kraft started it by extending his hand so close to Putin's physical space and he had no choice but to respond in theft. His only option, many experts agree and I can send links to X to show you I am right.AunBear89 said:
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
Cal88 said:blungld said:Having Krafts hand so close to Putin was a threat and so he was entitles to reach out and take it. Kraft started it by extending his hand so close to Putin's physical space and he had no choice but to respond in theft. His only option, many experts agree and I can send links to X to show you I am right.AunBear89 said:
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
Kraft made up this story with Putin after realizing he's lost his ring at the massage parlor.
That story doesn't mention anything about Kraft losing a Super Bowl ring at a massage parlor.oski003 said:Cal88 said:blungld said:Having Krafts hand so close to Putin was a threat and so he was entitles to reach out and take it. Kraft started it by extending his hand so close to Putin's physical space and he had no choice but to respond in theft. His only option, many experts agree and I can send links to X to show you I am right.AunBear89 said:
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
Kraft made up this story with Putin after realizing he's lost his ring at the massage parlor.
Stop breaking up the lefty circle jerk. They don't care that Kraft is a prostitute soliciting liar. In this scenario, Putin is very very bad. Anybody who says anything that makes him look bad is immediately a truthful good guy. Anyone defending Putin in any way whatsoever, like I am apparently doing here, is a traitorous liar.
AunBear89 said:
Because good ol' Vlad would NEVER take something that isn't his.
AunBear89 said:
Nope. You are still just a moron.
blungld said:Having Krafts hand so close to Putin was a threat and so he was entitles to reach out and take it. Kraft started it by extending his hand so close to Putin's physical space and he had no choice but to respond in theft. His only option, many experts agree and I can send links to X to show you I am right.AunBear89 said:
Well, it's very simple.
First, Putin had reliable information that the gold in the ring was originally from Russia.
Second, the diamonds wanted to stay with Kraft, but the smaller gems "voted" to stay with Putin. So. . .
Big C said:Cal88 said:‼️Serbia's President Vucic gives a dark outlook -All signs point to a major war in Europe‼️
— etirol 𝕊 (@MEtirol) June 9, 2024
“We are heading for a major catastrophe and it seems that the train has already left the station and can no longer be stopped. No one in the West is talking about peace anymore - only more… pic.twitter.com/P2r1wk24xi
"We are heading for a major catastrophe and it seems that the train has already left the station and can no longer be stopped. No one in the West is talking about peace anymore - only more war. The West thinks it can win and take out Russia. I think the West is wrong. Both sides now believe it is existential for them, so I don't think they will find a solution other than war and everything, everything is at stake. In Europe, the leaders act as the big heroes, but they are not honest and do not tell their citizens that they will all pay a big price if it comes to war."
"Cal88, remembering that, for what it's worth, you and I are in general agreement vis-a-vis significant aspects of this conflict, let me ask you this: Who is it that seems to be in favor of this war spreading beyond Russia-Ukraine? Because I can't imagine anybody is.
MLover wrote: Some argue Israel is, so that we, for one, can take out Iran. Which might then include the Israeli lobby. Colonel McGregor today said the Israeli breached border was previously 'expertly' defended, hinting that the incursion was a possible setup.
The DC MICC is also probably giddy, and corporate land barrons are probably hopeful.
"For example, I am in favor of us aiding Ukraine as long as they truly want it... within certain parameters. But it is certainly not "existential" for me (or for the US, imo). If Russia really wants it that badly and their leaders are able to survive this politically, then I guess they will get Ukraine eventually. But they will pay a steep price. And if Russia were to continue westward (unlikely), that's where it starts to become existential."
MLover wrote: What price would they pay? They're now the 5th largest economy in the world, their military is far stronger than two years ago, and they're close to inking a partnership deal with Iran.
Westward where? For decades their focus has been on a neutral Ukraine, and NATO ceasing its eastward expansion.
"I feel like Biden, Trump and all of Western Europe are on the same page here. If there is a gray area, it might involve giving Ukraine our better and more offensive weapons and multiple other "small scale escalations" such as that."
