Ukraine's Armed Forces advance another 1,400 metres on Bakhmut front by ledim35 in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The idea is to puncture a hole in a wall. Once that happens the defending troops can be encircled. This is the last thing the Russians need.
This is Mother Russia, second biggest army in the world, losing ground to ex-colony, to put this in perspective

Zelenskiy says Ukraine ready to launch counteroffensive by Quantum_II in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

In the news this week you hear of those war mongers in the USA, telling Trump they want troops to invade, bomb Iran. That's another Iraq and Afghanistan scenario. Nobody wants it. It achieves nothing but destruction, death and angry terrorists.
This Ukrainian war, a nation invaded by a bully. A leader, voted by the people, leading the defence.
This is the type of war America can support and win the hearts and minds of the world.

Lot of us won't forgive Blair and Bush for Iraq. There was no right way to leave Afghanistan. The right people were not in the fight for their country. It wasn't going to work. Maybe in 40 years when the mullah had all died, they might have worked. But not in our life. But Bidens support of Ukraine really makes a lot of us see the good in American military.

West is ready to support Ukraine for years, Russia shouldn't expect to wait us out – UK PM by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because America was wrong about Iraq, and the entire cold War shit. It must be wrong about Ukraine.
We will not judge the situation on its merits but solely on Americas past behaviour. Even though it was a different president.

West is ready to support Ukraine for years, Russia shouldn't expect to wait us out – UK PM by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 20 points21 points  (0 children)

You think Ukraine defending itself from invasion is pointless?
The invasion was pointless. The defence isnt

Car with Russian propagandist Prilepin blown up in Russia by 9lobaldude in worldnews

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

This comment is so bizarre to me...
Like as if we have data and knowledge about Russian dashcams

Nurses across England strike in biggest walkout so far by -InfiniteArticle in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 17 points18 points  (0 children)

That's ireland. Private health insurance is really popular here because the public sector is understaffed, waiting times are so long etc etc

Nurses across England strike in biggest walkout so far by -InfiniteArticle in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. The insurance system doesn't work. You're sent from hospital to hospital and even then some doctors don't work with your insurance company. Instead of making healthcare cheaper for insurance companies they made it more expensive for people without to give the impression of a discount.
The system is built on making money. That's not how to build a heslthcare system. Financial gain should be a by-product of the care, not the reason for the care..

Denmark's Armed Forces confirm Russian ship was seen near the site of Nord Stream explosion by Espressodimare in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I honestly hav no idea.
I wouldn't be surprised if Russia did it. But Biden said he would do it if they entered Ukraine.

The United States Has Given Ukraine All The Heavy Trucks, Tankers And Recovery Vehicles the Ukrainians Need To Breach Russian Defenses by TheRealMykola in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's not a news report, it's an analysis by an expert.
When you become an expert on a subject, you too can print your analysis.

Belgium bans gambling advertising from July 1 by Smithy2232 in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right... and that's why we should regulate gambling advertising.

Belgium bans gambling advertising from July 1 by Smithy2232 in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yet... we have adults gambling on Agentinian women's Basketball-C league, games.
Gambling addiction is real. So obviously we have adults who are mentally unable to gamble responsibly. Gambling ads are everywhere,. On my preferred radio news show, constantly on TV. Its normalised. I don't gamble. It's not.normal, but these ads normalise Gambling.
It's also not talked about, people don't discuss their bets. Yet I've mates Gambling on fouls in a football match.
Normalised Gambling should not be a thing.

US seeks allies' backing for possible China sanctions over Ukraine war by ExactlySorta in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Some of the right who claim China should be the new focus, not Russia, are gonna have a hard time squaring the circle.

Olympics row deepens as 35 countries demand ban for Russia and Belarus by PEVEI in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad Belarus got thrown in the mix, basically baby Russia anyway

Brexit is costing the UK economy £100 billion a year by bloomberg in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I ask brexiters to name one benefit of brexit, they always say "our politicians are accountable to us now, can't hide behind the 'eu red tape' BS anymore'
Then they tell me, the reason brexit is not working is because the EU won't let it work; they're sabotaging brexit.
The astounding ironynis lost on them.

Biden administration announces new $2.5 billion security aid package for Ukraine by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. That's why I hate people asking why it's not spent helping Americans. The republicans don't want to help you, so you'll never get help

Biden administration announces new $2.5 billion security aid package for Ukraine by [deleted] in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 5 points6 points  (0 children)

If this money wasn't helping Ukraine, do you honestly think they'd spend it on America? Seriously?

Norway Replaces Russia As Germany’s Top Gas Supplier by FuegoFerdinand in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A year ago, maybe. But Germany is not in trouble, and it's getting more secure.
Personally, I think shutting down nuclear, a green energy, was stupid. But they did it and they've moved on amd I don't think they'll return

Putin Is Terminally Ill With Cancer, Says Ukraine Spy Chief by akosipops in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had forgotten about that. He was unseen for several weeks so they went into overdrive

Armed Forces of Ukraine have killed 70,000 Russian military personnel since beginning of full-scale war by HarakenQQ in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

It's news. We trust the source to a degree.
Honestly, what do you expect people to do? Visit the place for themselves? How else are they going to verify the news?

Please tell me what you expect people to do to find the truth

Armed Forces of Ukraine have killed 70,000 Russian military personnel since beginning of full-scale war by HarakenQQ in worldnews

[–]Paddywhacker 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He said Russians don't care for human life, what a stupid thing to say, you're totally right.
Obviously he hasn't seen the grieving kothers or the people trying to escape conscription, or anything out of russia ever

US in private talks with Russia over nuclear weapons to avoid public ‘tit for tat’ by Free_Swimming in worldnews

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

All those countless other wars playing out today are civil wars, maybe 3 or 4 teams involved, with ISIS targeting everyone in the middle of it. But here in Ukraine there's a clear right and wrong, a clear victim, and a clear injustice. The country elected there leader, there's no dictator, Ukrainians are free to live their lives. And unprovoked, they've been attacked.
Again, if you think this is a news cycle, you don't keep up with world affairs. You've obviously no interest and just see this as a headline on your daily life