Just because Erdogan said it, doesn't make it true. He's been working both sides against the middle for his own advantage. Be skeptical.Player To Be Named Later said:Rossticus said:
Germany gonna GermanyChancellor of Germany Scholz "has changed stance", saying that "we should find common ground with Putin", Erdogan says - Reuters
— Faytuks News Δ (@Faytuks) November 2, 2022
I know it's popular to crap on France. But the days where France is the biggest coward in Europe are over.
Today's France has far bigger balls than Deutschland
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Without being cute ... I'm wondering about specific examples of acceptable 'common ground' that doesn't reward Russia for their unprovoked military invasion. Is there any common ground?Quote:
Chancellor of Germany Scholz "has changed stance", saying that "we should find common ground with Putin", Erdogan says - Reuters
Low effort memeRossticus said:You may think you're "cool" but you'll never be as cool as this Polish horseback patrol on the Belarusian border pic.twitter.com/ZDD2mrclyl
— Havoc Six (@Havoc_Six) November 2, 2022
Seriously though, there was discussion on why Russians were riding on top of fighting vehicles instead of inside. I would posit that it is because the idea of dying trapped in a burning vehicle is anathema to your average grunt. I can attest to this. I didn't care if I was walking 20+ miles in 130+ heat, boots sinking into asphalt roads it was so soupy. I was not in a Humvee and ergo, I was happy (as much as I could be walking in 130+ weather...). F'ing death traps. We are definitely seeing that in Ukraine too.
May not make sense, may not be correct, and may not actually save their lives. But grunts are stupid animals and will embrace a bad thing if it lets them shy away from the worse thing. Even if it is just perceived. So taking your chances in the open air instead of literally dying screaming in fire and trapped? I'll make that choice all day, every day. Especially if I can be horse mounted because **** yes. Awesome.
At least that is one reason why this is what we are seeing now perhaps.
Remember these horse soldiers?Rossticus said:You may think you're "cool" but you'll never be as cool as this Polish horseback patrol on the Belarusian border pic.twitter.com/ZDD2mrclyl
— Havoc Six (@Havoc_Six) November 2, 2022
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VIDEO of some of Ukraine`s new "Naval Forces" comprising 12-meter SURC-type boats,two 35-foot SURC (Small Unit Riverine Craft) river boats, ten 34-foot Sea Ark Dauntless-type patrol boats and six 40-foot combat patrol boats given by the US. #Ukraine #Russia #Putin #UkraineWar pic.twitter.com/s4FB0a0pJV
— raging545 (@raging545) November 2, 2022
North Africa, according to newly declassified intelligence. https://t.co/O9xZeIARel
— Apex (@Apex_WW) November 2, 2022
https://liveuamap.com/en/2022/2-november-big-fire-in-the-area-of-hydropower-plant-in-novaQuote:
Big fire in the area of hydropower plant in Nova Kakhovka
That dam does not need to blow.
From my perspective, these North Korean military shipments have the PRCs fingerprints all over them.https://t.co/O9SxoE4mSz
— Patrick Fox (@RealCynicalFox) November 3, 2022
Rossticus said:From my perspective, these North Korean military shipments have the PRCs fingerprints all over them.https://t.co/O9SxoE4mSz
— Patrick Fox (@RealCynicalFox) November 3, 2022
How bad does your military suck when the North Koreans are shipping you ordinance
Preeeeeeeeetty bad…
They need wings.Rossticus said:You may think you're "cool" but you'll never be as cool as this Polish horseback patrol on the Belarusian border pic.twitter.com/ZDD2mrclyl
— Havoc Six (@Havoc_Six) November 2, 2022
The effectiveness of the HIMARS shouldn't really be a surprise, since it's basically an M270 MLRS, except with only 1 6-rocket pod instead of 2, mounted on a truck instead of a tracked chassis.LMCane said:I have been pleasantly surprised by the effectiveness of NASAMS and IRIS-Tfullback44 said:
I watched the military channel last night.. they had a 10 min section on the HIMARS system .. HO LEE CHIT, that is one lethal weapon, no wonder Ukraine is kicking Russia's ass.. there are various HIMARS missiles, however the AIRBURST missile is deadly, it destroys everything in a 200 yard radius.. extremely deadly weapon.. we need to give Ukraine some of the longer range missiles, they could reach the Amo supply dumps deeper into Russia.
Also watched a special on the VAMPIRE system... very deadly, basically takes shorter range Apache helicopter missiles and adds a guidance system that makes them deadly accurate. The system makes the missile a guided missile that can take out ground targets and / or drones.. in expensive weapon that can do a lot of damage... and cheaper than the Javelins
at least from the media reports unless the Ukes are just lying about their shootdown rate
The MLRS has been in the U.S. Army inventory for almost four decades, and was extremely effective during the Gulf War in 1991, earning the nickname the Grid Smasher. (A single launcher firing a full 12 rocket salvo could dump over 8.000 DPICM sub-munitions into a 60 acre area in less than a minute.)
What has been encouraging is how effective they are without cluster munition warheads (stupid Princess Di treaty, which we didn't even ratify but Bush43 insisted we abide by anyway.)
The reason the 101st (and the 82nd, who didn't end up surrounded) were used was because they were simply the only divisions Eisenhower had in reserve when the German offensive started.
Now, they were in reserve because they were airborne divisions, and they were refitting after the mess that was Market-Garden for a possible future drop on the other side of the Rhein.
Now, they were in reserve because they were airborne divisions, and they were refitting after the mess that was Market-Garden for a possible future drop on the other side of the Rhein.
3NOV22: Kerch Strait Bridge
— CJ (@CasualArtyFan) November 3, 2022
Almost one month after it was struck, repair work is still underway. Russia has admitted that during that time only 16 “light” trains have crossed on the rail portion, and the road portion has been lightly used.
Full repairs will be complete by July. https://t.co/dPmTQYvkl0 pic.twitter.com/pkD2aRJZEZ
Yesterday, Russian soldiers shot all the boats on the moorings in the city of #Kherson. This is how, for example, the pier at the cannery looked like today. pic.twitter.com/dzHauzMUxQ
— NOËL 🇪🇺 🇺🇦 (@NOELreports) November 2, 2022
They are probably increasingly concerned about the number of partisan attacks they are sustaining and want to eliminate possibilities. Also if the Ukrainians take the West Bank, those are not available to be used to help arrange for any future crossing work.
I figure those Ukes have be similar to our Cajuns down at the mouth of a big river. Those ole baws will get those boat's lifted, drained, slap some flex seal on the bullet holes and be good to go as soon as they boot the orcs across the river.
It's a true Axis of Evil that we are at war with now.Rossticus said:North Africa, according to newly declassified intelligence. https://t.co/O9xZeIARel
— Apex (@Apex_WW) November 2, 2022
Ukraine + NATO + Western oriented nations against
Russia + Iran + China + North Korea
Question is where will India fall?
We need them aligned with the West.
Germany is completing an LNG pipeline and port in December that would normally have taken over eight years to approve and construct. Winter is a powerful motivator.
PIPELINE
PIPELINE
You can delete everything after (and including) the "?" and the link should workRossticus said:
Looks like Twitter embeds will be disabled today due to TexAgs janky profanity filter.The remaining two high voltage transmission lines were reportedly damaged by Russian shelling
— Samuel Ramani (@SamRamani2) November 3, 2022
Russia has predictably accused Ukraine of cutting off the electricity power line, while the IAEA says it has lost access to all off-site electricity
Completely missed the "?". My head just isn't in the game this morning. Thanks!
"Locals from Kherson say the Russians have changed into civilian clothes and are hiding all over the city. At this time military correspondents write that most of the personnel have been withdrawn from the right bank of the Dnipro. Posts are the same..."
— MAKS 22🇺🇦 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) November 3, 2022
Should be simple enough to start talking publicly about the need to restrict H1b visas and outsourcing of critical IT functions to "friendly" nations. That and we don't need to fund or coddle Pakistan anymore since they are no longer useful to us in Afghanistan. Those two steps would go a long ways towards solidifying relations with India. India needs us more than they need Russia. We pushed them into bed with Russia militarily with our support to Pakistan after 9/11.TxLawDawg said:
We need them aligned with the West.
Russians have removed their flag from the main administrative building in Kherson. In addition, according to locals multiple Russian checkpoints around Kherson city have been abandoned. #Kherson #Ukraine pic.twitter.com/BMAJOKIxsw
— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar) November 3, 2022
Bulgaria may start providing military aid to Ukraine, — Euractiv.
— MAKS 22🇺🇦 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) November 3, 2022
Now that the bill has passed the committees, it is expected to have sufficient support in the plenary session.
"The previous parliament fell short of approving sending military aid but sanctioned the repair of Ukrainian tanks on Bulgarian soil as well as sending helmets and flak jackets. Bulgaria, which is a big producer of light arms and ammunition, has played down media reports that it already indirectly supplies ammunition to Ukraine through contracts with Poland and the United States. Data published by the country's main factories however shows that their production had tripled since the start of the war in Ukraine."Rossticus said:Bulgaria may start providing military aid to Ukraine, — Euractiv.
— MAKS 22🇺🇦 (@Maks_NAFO_FELLA) November 3, 2022
Now that the bill has passed the committees, it is expected to have sufficient support in the plenary session.
ARMS
I wonder if this will be better or worse than their dirty bomb "evidence".
Color me skeptical. If this accusation is made, Russia would need overwhelming, unimpeachable evidence to be convincing. Even then, the fact that it's Russia saying it undercuts the argument significantly.
— Patrick Fox (@RealCynicalFox) November 3, 2022
Likely just another attempt to divide NATO. https://t.co/kg5M2gr2VB
If their lips are moving...........Rossticus said:
I wonder if this will be better or worse than their dirty bomb "evidence".Color me skeptical. If this accusation is made, Russia would need overwhelming, unimpeachable evidence to be convincing. Even then, the fact that it's Russia saying it undercuts the argument significantly.
— Patrick Fox (@RealCynicalFox) November 3, 2022
Likely just another attempt to divide NATO. https://t.co/kg5M2gr2VB
U.S. teams inspecting weapon stockpiles in Ukraine are not near the front lines: Pentagon
— Apex (@Apex_WW) November 3, 2022
These locations are not near the frontlines of Russia’s war against Ukraine. For operational security and force protection reasons, we won’t discuss specific numbers of personnel or inspection locations," @PentagonPresSec said.
— Apex (@Apex_WW) November 3, 2022
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