Sanctions against Russia

[nomadpete]

Maybe not actually Eternal. But the next four years might feel like a looong time.

[rgmwa]

So, revenue raised by tariffs imposed on exporters but actually paid internally by US importers is now redefined as `external revenue`? Sounds like a good plan by Trump to convince his supporters of his financial genius while they wonder why they're paying more for what they buy.

Edited January 15 by rgmwa

[facthunter]

Ever the CON man. Nev

[Jerry_Atrick]

4 hours ago, facthunter said:

 Eternal? Is that a typo? Nev.

Nope

[facthunter]

And the IC motors are Infernal combustion engines,  Nev

[nomadpete]

44 minutes ago, facthunter said:

And the IC motors are Infernal combustion engines,  Nev

But they are definately NOT eternal.

[facthunter]

 What is? Perhaps wilful IGNORANCE and human failings.   Nev

[red750]

https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/ukraine-devises-ingenious-tactic-against-north-korean-forces/ss-AA1w04L8?ocid=winp2fptaskbarhover&cvid=d4737765e5ca4a1fb079fcf72d312be8&ei=26#image=1

[red750]

https://au.news.yahoo.com/north-korean-troops-withdraw-russias-131300146.html?utm_source=Content&utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=Facebook&utm_term=News&ncid=facebook_facebook_idephgok50s

[onetrack]

What a CF, throwing additional troops into a theatre who are an alien culture, and who have a totally different language? It effectively means they can only operate as a team by themselves, it would be impossible to integrate them into Russian forces and the Russian military.

 

Imagine them trying to understand instructions written in Russian, on Russian equipment? I wonder how many total balls-ups have been caused by the Koreans doing something completely stupid, and at odds with Russian systems and techniques and tactics?

[Marty_d]

To be fair, the Russkis have had plenty of balls-ups all by themselves, and given the quality of their conscripts, the ability to read Russian would not be universal in their own ranks.

[facthunter]

Cannon fodder for the Price of feeding them (for a short while).   The ONLY loss of life Putin would care about is his own. Nev

[Jerry_Atrick]

We've stopped talking about Pootin.... Another win for hin thanks to Trump...

 

But, here is a sneak preview of his plans: https://www.yahoo.com/news/russia-belarus-strategy-document-230035184.html

 

Wonder if Lukashenko is still thinking about being a good buddy.

 

[rgmwa]

Putin will be eyeing off the Baltic states too in his quest to re-establish the Soviet empire. From his point of view he’s just had one of the best months of his career knowing that the US won’t lift a finger to stop him. 

[facthunter]

He and Trump are both Bully Boys. IF the World had neither of them we would be better off. Government should serve the People. NOT the Other way around which can only be Maintained by FORCE & Oppression..   Nev

[rgmwa]

I think that Trump's sellout of Ukraine is a low and cowardly act for a US president and I doubt that he is remotely capable of this kind of strategic analysis, but at the same time this military analyst makes some valid points. https://www.realcleardefense.com/articles/2025/03/17/a_moral_and_strategically_sound_strategy_in_ukraine_1097971.html

 

[Jerry_Atrick]

Looks like Vlad is going to have to order a few more planes: https://www.theage.com.au/world/europe/ukraine-destroys-11b-worth-of-russian-bombers-in-surprise-drone-attack-20250602-p5m418.html

 

And not behind a paywall: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/01/ukraine-launches-major-drone-attack-on-russian-bombers-security-official-says

Edited Sunday at 09:14 PM by Jerry_Atrick

[onetrack]

What a ripper of an outstanding, clever, and daring attack! As good as some of Britains finest commando efforts during WW2. Now, all it needs is a drone attack on where Putin is sitting or flying, to ensure the head of the Russian snake is fully decapitated

[Marty_d]

5 minutes ago, onetrack said:

What a ripper of an outstanding, clever, and daring attack! As good as some of Britains finest commando efforts during WW2. Now, all it needs is a drone attack on where Putin is sitting or flying, to ensure the head of the Russian snake is fully decapitated

Can they wait til he's meeting with his US puppet?

Far more beneficial for the world if both are removed together.

[facthunter]

Trump is as useless as an ashtray on a  drag bike.. Not having many successes lately. . except a few DEALS benefitting himself maybe.  He's becoming a figure of ridicule.   Nev

[Marty_d]

Becoming?

[Jerry_Atrick]

I think Nev means within his own supporter base as well... Except for the magamanaics, of course.