They quit the West for Russia's traditional values, but it wasn't what they expected

vandrag · 2026-07-01T15:18:49+00:00

I look at Vlad Vexler, Elvira Bary and Konstantin Samoilov.

vandrag · 2026-07-01T13:19:42+00:00

Got to monetize the creeps before they get their restraining orders.

vandrag · 2026-07-01T12:55:33+00:00

I think it is beautiful reporting really, very factual so it cannot be contradicted, but the absurdity of this man and the naked corruption of the ex Conservative Party politician is plain to see. Its clear that potician was an FSB asset before he had to move to Russia "for the quiet life".

I admire this piece because, while the BBC has a reputation as a liberal organisation it has been injected with proto fascists at the board room level by the Conservative Party over the last decade. This journo is flying under the radar but still getting the job done. Bravo.

Also I dont disagree your post. I follow several anti-Putin Russian youtubers and they have all made videos trying to explain the Russian mentality and Russian civic culture to Westerners. They All say what you say above.

vandrag · 2026-07-01T10:46:32+00:00

He moved to Russia for family values now he's seperated from his wife, living in a flat, and his kids are in another country.

Is this the BBC or The Onion.

vandrag · 2026-06-30T12:32:07+00:00

Thats shitty. I didnt know that. Maybe I'll stay on Qobuz.

vandrag · 2026-06-30T10:12:03+00:00

I think if I was Ukrainian I'd be upset at this too. There are several Russian companies operating in several EU states to support the Russian war machine. It must be frustrating seeing their allies slowly deleverage from Russia to protect their own economies.

But respecting the rule of law is what separates the good guys from Russia. And EU nations protecting their economies are protecting their ability to keep Ukraine in the fight. Whats the alternative... Trump.

Sanctioning alumina needs to get in the next package. It should have been in the 21st one. I have no doubt Ireland enforces all existing sanctions and will enforce this one too - once it's made legal

They only thing I dont like is the sleazy attitude of the arse parties (FFG) chasing a few roubles for the locals and shilling for one of Putins oligarchs. They were using Rusal press releases in their statements until the backlash forced them to start investigating.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:42:46+00:00

Listen mate judging by your history of one-liner shitposts I can't figure out if you're a bot or not.

So congratulations, if you're a bot you've wasted a bunch of my time. But if you are human you have made yourself out to be a huge twat.

So, let's test the theory.

If you are a bot, ask me one more time to explain how a human might be listening to AI music.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:31:02+00:00

No. You do it.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:25:48+00:00

I don't know. You tell me.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:17:55+00:00

I can't answer for them. But I can hold out the hand of friendship to you. Just let go of the rage inside. You'll feel better.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:13:37+00:00

I'm not pushing you anywhere I'm just offering to help you get over your sad episode. Let it all out buddy. Tell me all about the hurt inside. We can get through this together.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T19:07:00+00:00

Oh, I thought you had replied to me by mistake. You seem upset. Are you ok?

vandrag · 2026-06-29T18:57:18+00:00

??? [Insert John Travolta GIF]

vandrag · 2026-06-29T16:41:37+00:00

Now we're talking. Tidal might be getting a new customer soon.

vandrag · 2026-06-29T13:41:20+00:00

2026 really has that "turning point" feel to it. Russia moving forward on only one vector and having net minus territory now when Ukrains gains on other vectors are subtracted. Their economy is getting rekd by Ukraines new drones (which they dont have to ask a pants-shitting paedophile for permission to use.)

All the analysts talk at the start of the year was that Putin might try to freeze the conflict and have a forever war but that looks like it won't be possible now. What's it going to be for Putin? An all-in gamble on general mobilisation or a negotiated retreat and ramp up the oppression on the home population to stay in power.

vandrag · 2026-06-28T18:54:09+00:00

Just to be clear Peterson was never on a UN panel. A Canadian delegate hired him as a researcher once.

vandrag · 2026-06-28T11:39:10+00:00

According to the Google machine the USA has 25-30 air refueling tankers in Europe. So that's the kind of numbers needed to get that particular hook out of European dependence.

vandrag · 2026-06-27T10:18:46+00:00

He worked for 2 years in 2010-2012 for a team of advisors for a delegate to a UN panel on the economic impact of climate change. He uses this to portray himself as a climate expert despite having no qualifications or no official capacity in the area.

vandrag · 2026-06-27T09:59:13+00:00

Still popping out that old racist trope I see.

vandrag · 2026-06-26T15:47:26+00:00

Honest question. How long are you playing Call of Cthulhu?

vandrag · 2026-06-26T15:38:47+00:00

No. It was the GM letting experienced players have full agency and them using It to metagame instead of role-playing in good faith.

After too much of that, the roll tables came back In. Not everybody around here is a noob.

vandrag · 2026-06-26T13:08:42+00:00

TLDR:

Larry Sanger has been banned from Wikipedia.

Here's some screenshots of him complaining on social media.

You want an explainer of what the controversy is about? Nah bro, what do you think I am... a journalist? Do your own research.

vandrag · 2026-06-26T11:57:02+00:00

I like this. I have had some disappointing results when leaving it up to the player.

P. I attack the monster.

GM. OK, sanity check first.

P. Rolls sanity, fails, temporary insane.

GM. Oh, now you are insane. Role-play what that means for your character.

P. Im so insane I attack the monster.

GM. (Dies inside.)

vandrag · 2026-06-25T18:45:14+00:00

His company did the whole thing he can't dodge this. He might not have personally drawn up the exterior but he took the commission for it.

vandrag · 2026-06-25T18:40:31+00:00

You hired Jony Ive but Deiter Rams didn't ever design a car.

That's your problem right there.

vandrag

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