Russia, Ukraine and World War III

Trollheart · 05-02-2022, 06:04 PM

I can't imagine so. He's been VERY careful to keep America out of direct involvement in the war, as he knows China are like a big cat watching the mousehole, and once those mice start coming out... game over. I'd be amazed if he intervened and if he does then if we all survive the Dems deserve to lose every American election forever.

~~jwb~~ · 05-02-2022, 07:49 PM

I agree. Sending weapons is fine. Nothing beyond that.

The Batlord · 05-02-2022, 08:15 PM

I mean Americans and Russians have killed each other in Syria and Korea without ending the world but no I don't see the proxy war turning into a direct war. That would be hella dumb.

Norg · 05-19-2022, 06:20 PM

russia might lose this war its like 16 vs 1

SGR · 05-19-2022, 06:49 PM

It's all about who's got the most drones. And 16 v 1? Doesn't Russia have Belarus on their side? They knew what they were getting into when they started this whole thing.

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Originally Posted by Celladorina

Alright friends, back to the topic at hand. So what's everyone's thoughts about Biden offering the latest round of military aid? I heard somewhere (but can't find it) that he may send Americans to fight for Ukraine?

https://www.cnbc.com/2022/04/21/us-s...o-ukraine.html

https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/04/29...biden-endgame/

They're supposed to be passing a bill soon for ~$40 billion in military aid to Ukraine right? At first glance, it seems like an exorbitant amount of money. But, on deeper reflection, if we manage to embarass and take our second bigggest military rival off the world stage with the financial quagmire they'll be in the longer they stick around, is it worth the price? Maybe. Granted, if Russia loses, I'm sure the U.S. taxpayer will be assisting in rebuilding Ukraine - so there is that.

~~jwb~~ · 05-19-2022, 07:21 PM

No representation without taxation. Time for Ukraine to start paying their fair share.

The Batlord · 05-19-2022, 07:55 PM

They don't have representation. Do you know what representation is?

~~jwb~~ · 05-19-2022, 08:08 PM

Don't play semantics with me to deflect from the fact that they owe us money

SGR · 05-19-2022, 08:55 PM

I'm sure their notoriously corrupt government will get right on that as soon as Rand Paul gets his overseer over there. No way any money gets embezzled once that happens, no siree!

Then again we could accept repayment in the form of the immigration of Ukranian women. They are an incredibly smart and resourceful bunch. They'd provide a big boost to uhhh...our economy.

The Batlord · 05-19-2022, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by jwb

Don't play semantics with me to deflect from the fact that they owe us money

I don't care. I'm not a war profiteer.

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Originally Posted by SGR

I'm sure their notoriously corrupt government will get right on that as soon as Rand Paul gets his overseer over there. No way any money gets embezzled once that happens, no siree!

And? Everyone in government embezzles everything. It's not my highest concern right now.

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Trollheart Born to be mild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 404 Not Found Posts: 26,994	I can't imagine so. He's been VERY careful to keep America out of direct involvement in the war, as he knows China are like a big cat watching the mousehole, and once those mice start coming out... game over. I'd be amazed if he intervened and if he does then if we all survive the Dems deserve to lose every American election forever. __________________ Trollheart: Signature-free since April 2018

05-02-2022, 07:49 PM	#342 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	I agree. Sending weapons is fine. Nothing beyond that.

05-19-2022, 06:20 PM	#344 (permalink)
Norg Music Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,358	russia might lose this war its like 16 vs 1

05-19-2022, 07:21 PM	#346 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	No representation without taxation. Time for Ukraine to start paying their fair share.

05-19-2022, 08:08 PM	#348 (permalink)
~~jwb~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4,403	Don't play semantics with me to deflect from the fact that they owe us money

05-19-2022, 08:55 PM	#349 (permalink)
SGR No Ice In My Bourbon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: /dev/null Posts: 4,327	I'm sure their notoriously corrupt government will get right on that as soon as Rand Paul gets his overseer over there. No way any money gets embezzled once that happens, no siree! Then again we could accept repayment in the form of the immigration of Ukranian women. They are an incredibly smart and resourceful bunch. They'd provide a big boost to uhhh...our economy.