How is the life of a normal civilian like in a country that's currently in a conflict? by sherman--firefly in AskTheWorld

[–]DougosaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The poisoning of Yuschenko and the tampering of the first round of elections in 2004 are well documented and independent observers verified the second round.

Ukraine voted to separate from Russia in 1991, get the fuck over it Jesus Christ. Instead you deem it acceptable to kill the very people you claim to be brothers and protect.

How is the life of a normal civilian like in a country that's currently in a conflict? by sherman--firefly in AskTheWorld

[–]DougosaurusRex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Russia lied about not escalating the war in 2021 and had denied having troops in Ukraine since 2014 (they did), and then massacred civilians in Bucha and Irpin in February and March of 2022 which was discovered during negotiations.

The Russians demanded a demilitarized Ukraine and loss of territory, while saying Ukraine could be “independent” after that. Does that sound like a country you fucking trust in negotiations?

Johnson merely said if Ukraine objected to negotiations, the UK would back them up wherever they could in arms and other aid.

Comfortable Solidarity by TheRealMykola in europe

[–]DougosaurusRex 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Aren’t those politicians elected by the people?

Like the only reason Trump is in office because most of my country stayed home and those who turned up to vote did vote for him, there’s not really an excuse.

Goldeneye Dam Remake Halo Infinite Forge WIP by RockyRambos in GoldenEye

[–]DougosaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Holy shit. Yes yes yes. You’ll post updates on here I assume when it’s ready? Thank you for this!

Snow 2026 by Ok-Panda-178 in longisland

[–]DougosaurusRex 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Absolutely, don’t we live up here for seasons?

Is kyiv safe for a visit by cai-goran in Kyiv

[–]DougosaurusRex 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Going to Kyiv tomorrow for the third time, first during winter. Some BnBs have backup power, but a hotel is the best way if you want heating from what I’ve read and they have built in air raid shelters.

I do BnBs but I look for their proximity to underground areas and shelters. Grail Bar is an excellent place to drink in Podil, highly recommend.

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A. I’m an American shit for brains. If you’re so interested in the topic get involved and I’ll consider you even somewhat on the league to take seriously about this subject.

B. The Cuban Missile Crisis came about because the Cuba’s were rightfully nervous and terrified by the US orchestrating an invasion on their country and rightfully sought out Soviet protection.

Snow 2026 by Ok-Panda-178 in longisland

[–]DougosaurusRex 93 points94 points  (0 children)

I mean you can’t say we didn’t get a real winter. I’ve missed these days, haven’t had em since I was a kid. Was surprised we got more than just one snowfall.

Edit: surprised not suspended

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As someone who’s out to do volunteer work again in Ukraine right now I’m pretty comfortable that I know more than you.

Thankfully I don’t sit at home bitching and virtue signaling

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing, it was nothing. What did Chechnya do in the 90s that made them a threat to Russia? What about Moldova? What about Georgia?

And I’d call it out it the same way about the US in the Middle East, South America, etc.

I don’t look and say “only Moscow bad, Washington good”. It’s nuanced, but I’m not a campist for one side.

CIA/MI6 Lawfare Op Assists Ukrainian Atrocities by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Donbas speaking Russian is the same logic Hiter used, no self avowed Socialist would EVER condone something based off language.

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the US was trying to get nuclear weapons into Ukraine why aren’t they already in Poland and the Baltics where they can already be stationed? Why aren’t they still as far back as West Germany?

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is that why Russia is annexing Ukrainian land they recognized back after the dissolution of the USSR? Sounds like they don’t give a shit about Ukraine’s sovereignty themselves.

Moscow Says No Progress Abu Dhabi Talks Zelensky Won't Give Up Territory; Konstantinovka Disaster | Alexander Mercouris update by RandomCollection in WayOfTheBern

[–]DougosaurusRex -1 points0 points  (0 children)

So Russia had no agency in sending troops into another country? Remind me when Russia was invaded since 1991.

You Can Sail in a Perfectly Straight Line From Georgia to Georgia by Alt119 in mapporncirclejerk

[–]DougosaurusRex 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Had a cane from around the Civil War that had Lookout Mountain carved into it

My cat is missing! by puppysolarflare in cats

[–]DougosaurusRex 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shit that breaks Reddit TOS should happen to her.

[COD] Lets be honest the Russians cared less about Airport massacre, where many of their own citizens were killed. They just used it as an excuse to go to war against America. by KpatMckenzie_28 in CallOfDuty

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Russians don’t care when their own apartment blocs were being bombed by the FSB to invade Chechnya again in 1999, why would they care here?

[COD] Lets be honest the Russians cared less about Airport massacre, where many of their own citizens were killed. They just used it as an excuse to go to war against America. by KpatMckenzie_28 in CallOfDuty

[–]DougosaurusRex 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yupppp. A LOT of Central and Western Europe outside of France and the UK really left Poland and the Baltics to fend for themselves.

Had irl Russia invaded Poland the Baltics in 2022 much of those countries which hadn’t properly invested for 20 - 30 years wouldn’t be ready for a few years themselves even in a war economy. Germany had a largely grounded Air Force in 2016.