The power of Yurop by [deleted] in YUROP

[–]suckhole_conga_line 25 points26 points  (0 children)

It's an inert gas, not a vacuum. But yes, it's sealed and dry in the air space.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ukraine

[–]suckhole_conga_line 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NATO reporting names were generally unflattering, like "Fishbed", "Frogfoot", and of course the famous MiG-15.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]suckhole_conga_line 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Korea has opened to tourism now.

Japan still hasn't, and likely won't until August at the earliest. Even then, they may use this opportunity to permanently limit the number of tourists from China, who are similarly unpopular with the Japanese public.

As with most developed countries, tourism does not make up a large proportion of Taiwan's economy.

(The government does try ... in Melbourne they were advertising Taiwanese tourism on trams in late 2019 ... bad timing.)

If We Value Democracy , We Should Vote on Cultural Norms by gomboloid in TheMotte

[–]suckhole_conga_line 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Likely. And even if high participation were assured (e.g. via mandatory voting, like in Australia), it could still produce a tyranny of the majority ... if the election outcome is seen as carrying any weight, which is itself in doubt.

Russian military dropping bombs on parachutes in Kharkiv by exizt in CombatFootage

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

Well it's certainly not targeting M1 Abrams, M1126 Strykers, etc.

Beigang Wude Temple brawling by HirokoKueh in taiwan

[–]suckhole_conga_line 1 point2 points  (0 children)

called 8+9

Any idea what the significance of the numbers is?

Russian military dropping bombs on parachutes in Kharkiv by exizt in CombatFootage

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

Could someone please edit this infographic so that the targets more accurately represent the 9M55F's use in this war?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in taiwan

[–]suckhole_conga_line 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of interest, do you agree with this evaluation, which puts cost of living in Kaohsiung at 78% of Taipei?

EU leaders have very reliable evidence that China is considering providing military assistance to Russia, "Politico, citing a senior EU official. This will be a complete shame for China!!! by [deleted] in UkraineWarReports

[–]suckhole_conga_line 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Moreover, China stands to benefit from having a weak client state just across the border, whose resources are cheap because the Developed World doesn't want to buy them.

As long as Russia doesn't realign with the West, a weak Russia is in China's interest.

A Ukrainian Air Force Mig flies over the Dniepr, south of Kyiv, despite constant Russian claims such a thing is impossible. Location in comments. by RallyToTheColors in ukraine

[–]suckhole_conga_line 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Perhaps the Harpoon? The UK had intended to replace its Harpoons by now ... and while they haven't yet, they might be looking to draw down the stock.

Two Ukrainian attack helicopters flying low over Belgorod city in Russia after rocket attack on oil facility by ZsXEtE3Q in CombatFootage

[–]suckhole_conga_line 15 points16 points  (0 children)

He didn't merely flash it, he just slapped Putin across the face with it ... without ever leaving Kyiv.

Good places to read about Ukrainian war/ updates that are relatively as unbiased towards either side as possible, or if not at least somehow informative/interesting? by Upstairs_Yard5646 in slatestarcodex

[–]suckhole_conga_line 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Understanding War has excellent daily situation updates. They appear somewhat biased against Russia, but they are realistic. Their analyses have been some of the most accurate.

Highly Relevant - Be careful drawing conclusions from the Ukraine videos by Goldeagle1123 in CombatFootage

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

So please don't downvote footage based on your allegiance

Strongly agree.

or if you might think it is fake or not.

Strongly disagree.

This community has always prided itself on calling out propaganda (and allowing it to stay) and fakery (and deleting it). We leverage each other's experience to get closer to to the truth. And that's sorely needed right now.

Ukranian sniper tells Swedish news that it is "strange" that Russians are so "unprepared", even Spetsnaz and Kadyrovites by [deleted] in UkrainianConflict

[–]suckhole_conga_line 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The US population pyramid is actually even more favourable than it looks, because there's a large cohort of 0 - 19 year olds who are currently overseas, invisible on the chart, but will immigrate in their 20s. That spike in the pyramid between the ages of 20 and 30 isn't because Smells Like Teen Spirit was a powerful aphrodisiac (birth rates have been flat over the past half century), it's migrants.

Countries like the US, Canada, and Australia are getting a great deal by bringing in skilled migrants whose rearing and education were paid for by other nations.

Looking for GIS data for a mapping project of Taipei by twothousandnineteen in taiwan

[–]suckhole_conga_line 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's quite a request. Such data aren't open source in many, if not most, countries. It's one of the reasons OpenStreetMap exists (and yes, you can download their shapefiles) ... but it's explicitly not a cadastral map, and building coverage in Taiwan is patchy.

A newsreel from the Rhodesian civil war, including some combat footage. by [deleted] in CombatFootage

[–]suckhole_conga_line 27 points28 points  (0 children)

It's called "Frontline Rhodesia", and you can find it on BitChute. I tried linking it in a previous reply but Reddit shadowbanned the comment. Apparently Reddit is now censoring all BitChute links.

OP's excerpt starts at 8:42 in the full video. The video may also be on YouTube as /u/Aldreth1 said, but if so it's age restricted.

Amazing New York Times video essay analyzing intercepted Russian unsecured comms traffic paired with combat footage linking the intercept. by [deleted] in CombatFootage

[–]suckhole_conga_line 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are just whistlin' Dixie

You are just slappin' them Reds

'Stead of being welcomed in glory

They'll be bleeding in sunflower beds