Politics Ukraine / Russia

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  1. BigGameDamian

    BigGameDamian Well-Known Member

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    Apparently a theater in Mariupol where over a thousand people were seeking shelter has been bombed by a plane. Casualties can't be confirmed yet and the job of getting there to clear rubble is very tough due to the constant bombing of the city.

    But hey, let not do a no-fly zone because we wouldn't want this to "escalate".
     
  3. donkiez

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    That might have been the plan before Ukraine, but got to think they couldn't afford it now and they have been embarrassed. They might still make those threats to look strong and try to get more concessions out of the Ukraine deal tho
     
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    I know putin is clinching his cheeks so hard that he couldn’t just take Ukraine like he thought and that makes me smile


    The whole world knows now that he is a fraud
     
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    ABM Happily Married In Music City, USA!

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    https://www.foxnews.com/politics/ka...rting-ukraine-in-defense-of-the-nato-alliance

    Now-deleted Kamala Harris tweet claimed US is supporting Ukraine 'in defense of the NATO alliance'
    Harris said the same thing over the weekend while speaking to House Democrats

    A social media account for Vice President Kamala Harris stated Tuesday in a now-deleted tweet that the United States is supporting Ukraine "in defense of the NATO alliance," which the Ukraine is not a part of.

    "When I was in Poland, I met with U.S. and Polish service members, thanking them for standing with our NATO allies for freedom, peace, and security," a tweet from the @KamalaHarris account stated. "The United States stands firmly with the Ukrainian people in defense of the NATO alliance."

    The remarks made in the tweet, which featured a photo of Harris greeting American and Polish service members, come on the heels of similar statements she made while addressing House Democrats over the weekend at the Democratic National Committee’s (DNC) winter meeting in D.C.

    "Russia’s invasion threatens not just Ukraine’s democracy, it threatens democracy and security across Europe," Harris said. "So I will say what I know we all say, and I will say over and over again: The United States stands firmly with the Ukrainian people in defense of the NATO alliance."

    Those remarks prompted the White House to alter the transcript from the event, adding "[and]" to make it appear that she said the United States supports Ukraine and defends surrounding NATO countries.

    According to a spokesperson from Harris' office, the account that issued the tweet is controlled by the DNC.

    "The 'and' was omitted by accident, so we took it down and reposted with the correct remarks," the DNC said in an emailed statement to Fox News.

    A new version of the tweet posted Tuesday night now reads: "When I was in Poland, I met with U.S. and Polish service members, thanking them for standing with our NATO allies for freedom, peace, and security. The United States stands firmly with the Ukrainian people and in defense of the NATO alliance."
     
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  8. theprunetang

    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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    Wow. Tone deaf, gatekeeping, elitist, asshole.
     
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    While I won't disagree with you, can you post about the guy who wrote that tweet instead of posting about me?
     
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    Koch Industries stays in Russia, backs groups opposing U.S. sanctions

    As hundreds of major U.S. companies exit Russia over its invasion of Ukraine, Koch Industries is staying put.

    The industrial conglomerate — the second-largest privately owned business in America, with $115 billion in annual revenue — is among those defying public pressure and continuing to operate manufacturing plants and sell products across Russia, while up until Wednesday remaining mum on that nation's relentless assault on Ukrainian cities.

    Wichita, Kansas-based Koch has several business lines in Russia, and is among the nearly 40 companies described as "digging in" by refusing to curb or stop business in that nation, according to a tally compiled by Yale University professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and his research team.

    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/koch-industries-russia-ukraine-sanctions/
     
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    Bullshit
     
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    Lanny Original Season Ticket Holder "Mr. Big Shot"

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    What total imbecile.
     
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    theprunetang Shaedon "Deadly Nightshade" Sharpe is HIM

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  15. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Actually, it would be like, "that can't be Jesus.... he's not white."
     
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  17. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Zelensky is such a badass.
     
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    EXCLUSIVE: Five Mi-17 helicopters, 2,600 Javelin anti-armor systems, 600 Stinger anti-aircraft systems, 70 Humvees and 40 MILLION rounds of ammunition: The breakdown of Biden's arms shipments to Ukraine in full
    • Biden has sent Mi-17 helicopters and 70 Humvees in military aid to Ukraine
    • He announced more weapons to help Ukrainian fighters on Wednesday
    • A list obtained by DailyMail.com reveals the inventory sent in the past year
    • It includes 200 grenade launchers, 200 shotguns, and 200 machine guns
    • As well as 40 million rounds of ammunition and a grenade and artillery rounds
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    More than 600 Stinger anti-aircraft systems

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    Approximately 2,600 Javelin anti-armor systems

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    Five Mi-17 helicopters

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    Three Island-class former U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats have been delivered to Ukraine

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    70 Humvees and other vehicles

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...s-Bidens-arms-bonanza-Ukrainian-fighters.html
     
  20. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Dangit.... now there's gonna be an ammo shortage! :lol:
     

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