Russia, Ukraine and World War III

**Janszoon** · 02-25-2022, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by elphenor

it really is surreal to see a war in Europe

at least for someone my age

You aren’t old enough to remember the 90s?

**Frownland** · 02-25-2022, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by rubber soul

True, but it might have to get to the point where we threaten to blow up the world in order to save it (and cross our fingers the Russians still value life even if Putin doesn't)

Psychotic.

Trollheart · 02-25-2022, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

He lives in Germany.

OK but surely he has family in Ukraine?

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Originally Posted by EdgeofDarkness

Based on how Russian President Putin has clearly shown his lack of empathy regarding his decision to invade and attack Ukraine, Karma will probably be catching up to him at least eventually.

Also I'm aware that Ukraine isn't a member of NATO, But I still believe that the United States should fully intervene, And heck we need go to war with Russia if they end up actually invading and attacking a NATO member country like Poland.

It's so easy to say this without considering the consequences. Check the title of the thread (the last bit).

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Originally Posted by The Batlord

I still have vague memories of the war in the Balkans and Clinton bombing the Serbs to stop a genocide.

Hell, I remember how scary it was when they went off to bomb Tripoli and everyone thought this is it, this is the end. I was standing at my back door thinking "tomorrow I could be just particles in the atmosphere." Scary ****.

rostasi · 02-25-2022, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

OK but surely he has family in Ukraine?

Are you sure you’re not confusing him with me?

**Marie Monday** · 02-25-2022, 01:19 PM

He's originally from Ukraine afaik, I hope he and his family are ok. I didn't know you have Ukrainian roots, rostasi. I hope you and your family are ok too

Trollheart · 02-25-2022, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by rostasi

Are you sure you’re not confusing him with me?

No I had no idea you were from there. Hope all's ok with all your family and friends.

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Originally Posted by Marie Monday

He's originally from Ukraine afaik, I hope he and his family are ok. I didn't know you have Ukrainian roots, rostasi. I hope you and your family are ok too

I knew he mentioned Ukraine. Can anyone reach out and see how he is? I don't have any contacts for him outside of here.

jadis · 02-25-2022, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by EdgeofDarkness

Based on how Russian President Putin has clearly shown his lack of empathy regarding his decision to invade and attack Ukraine, Karma will probably be catching up to him at least eventually.

Also I'm aware that Ukraine isn't a member of NATO, But I still believe that the United States should fully intervene, And heck we need go to war with Russia if they end up actually invading and attacking a NATO member country like Poland.

Vladimir Putin, not an empath

rostasi · 02-25-2022, 03:04 PM

Thanks. This whole month has been a weird, unexpected trip down a memory hole.
During the first 15 years of my life, crossing the Ambassador Bridge (the most
talked-about crossing when it came to those idiot "truckers") to go visit my
Ukrainian grandparents was a pretty common thing for me (I witnessed the
first moon landing while staying there). Now, we have this crap going on.

Being American and Canadian or having Ukrainian ancestry is a negligible issue -
it's the full-on audacity and immensity of this - especially if something goes
"accidentally" wrong regarding possible activity in NATO member states and
how it will be dealt with. Putin had his sights on Central and Eastern Europe
back in December when those Russian treaties were presented.
Who's to say he won't go further?

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 02-25-2022, 03:04 PM

I've been watching a lot of Tik Tok's showing what's going on on the ground and it's terrifying. I need to stop reading all the headlines as I already have issues with anxiety and this just adds to it. But on the other hand I get anxiety if I don't know what's going on, all I can think about is China joining up with the Kremlin and it's all on. Can we try not to say 'Russia' as we don't know that Russian residents even want this. Putin is literally a war criminal.

The Batlord · 02-25-2022, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by rostasi

Thanks. This whole month has been a weird, unexpected trip down a memory hole.
During the first 15 years of my life, crossing the Ambassador Bridge (the most
talked-about crossing when it came to those idiot "truckers") to go visit my
Ukrainian grandparents was a pretty common thing for me (I witnessed the
first moon landing while staying there). Now, we have this crap going on.

Being American and Canadian or having Ukrainian ancestry is a negligible issue -
it's the full-on audacity and immensity of this - especially if something goes
"accidentally" wrong regarding possible activity in NATO member states and
how it will be dealt with. Putin had his sights on Central and Eastern Europe
back in December when those Russian treaties were presented.
Who's to say he won't go further?

Yeah I imagine Moldova is pretty wide-eyed right now.

Spoiler for bigass pic:

02-25-2022, 03:04 PM	#109 (permalink)
Scarlett O'Hara Make it so Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 6,181	I've been watching a lot of Tik Tok's showing what's going on on the ground and it's terrifying. I need to stop reading all the headlines as I already have issues with anxiety and this just adds to it. But on the other hand I get anxiety if I don't know what's going on, all I can think about is China joining up with the Kremlin and it's all on. Can we try not to say 'Russia' as we don't know that Russian residents even want this. Putin is literally a war criminal. __________________ "Elph is truly an enfant terrible of the forum, bless and curse him" - Marie, Queen of Thots

02-25-2022, 03:04 PM	#108 (permalink)
rostasi . Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 4,007	Thanks. This whole month has been a weird, unexpected trip down a memory hole. During the first 15 years of my life, crossing the Ambassador Bridge (the most talked-about crossing when it came to those idiot "truckers") to go visit my Ukrainian grandparents was a pretty common thing for me (I witnessed the first moon landing while staying there). Now, we have this crap going on. Being American and Canadian or having Ukrainian ancestry is a negligible issue - it's the full-on audacity and immensity of this - especially if something goes "accidentally" wrong regarding possible activity in NATO member states and how it will be dealt with. Putin had his sights on Central and Eastern Europe back in December when those Russian treaties were presented. Who's to say he won't go further?