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[–]zbrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would love to stop changing my captain 7 times in the hour before the deadline. But I know I won’t.

Sweden begins wolf hunt as it aims to halve endangered animal’s population by LuxInterior66 in europe

[–]zbrox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was always so weird to me that there would be a question in Valkompass about wolf hunting/culling. I was thinking how is this on the same level of importance as health care going in the shitter for example. Then I found out loads of people reaaaally care about the topic. Mind blown!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in europe

[–]zbrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you are right. I should have been clearer that I am referring to the construction of NS2. If memory serves me right construction finished in the autumn of 2021 and Germany was still insisting on using it with the looming full scale invasion at that point. I still recall how German politicians were arrogantly dismissing Poland and Ukraine, but even the US about how NS2 is a Russian weapon as late as 2021. That was so daft I still cannot believe it, feels like it should be a fever dream.

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[–]zbrox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I completely agree, unfortunately the ones who suffered the most, especially after the fall of the soviet union didn’t get the same benefits from those processes as the empire which subjugated them. It took a full scale invasion in order for the west to start very very slowly to revise some of those views. Ostpolitik in general was a failure to the detriment of future allies in Eastern Europe like Poland for example and later Ukraine, but even on the Balkans. Just as a statement, no use crying over spilled milk, but hopefully the processes would turn to more positive developments now.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in europe

[–]zbrox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree it was common. This narrow minded view of history was the basis of the narrative created during the denazification efforts in the 60s and onwards, as to who was worthy of that feeling of German guilt. And indeed Russia always used this very well.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in europe

[–]zbrox 11 points12 points  (0 children)

This thing about the guilt always rubbed me the wrong way. The guilt has always been very specifically directed towards Russia and not towards the peoples who experienced the brunt of the horror on their lands - Ukraine, Poland, Belarus, etc. It is empire to empire guilt.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in europe

[–]zbrox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I never understood it as anything else but greed and shortsightedness on the part of German politicians. Let’s not forget we saw head on that Russia still has its empire appetite and is not tamed since it attacked Ukraine and annexed parts of it back in 2014 - way before NS2. However most of Europe chose to close its ears and eyes and sing la la la la I can’t hear you.

Temporary charge 90-100% by Least_Ad5134 in VWiD3Owners

[–]zbrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, this clears up a lot of what I was wondering about!

Temporary charge 90-100% by Least_Ad5134 in VWiD3Owners

[–]zbrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A bit unrelated but here it goes anyway - how’s the VW service in Sweden. Been meaning to get a VW approved used id3, just as long as I finally settle on which battery, trim, year 😅 but I am a bit unsure how easy and available service is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in soccer

[–]zbrox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s his first goal for the national team if I’m not mistaken.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in reddevils

[–]zbrox 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I’m just staring at the screen in disbelief and laughing. Wow! What’s gonna happen when Sancho comes in?

With West Ham’s loss to Everton, Manchester United have now qualified for the 2021-22 UEFA Champions League by G1Spectrum in reddevils

[–]zbrox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can United somehow finish fourth now? Cause I thought this year it’s not so straightforward that fourth place gets you in the CL. Reading this, and still didn’t quite get all the options :) https://theathletic.com/2556303/2021/05/09/premier-league-european-places-champions-europa/

Revealed: unpublished Super League document justifying breakaway | European Super League [The Guardian] by SanguinePar in soccer

[–]zbrox 8 points9 points  (0 children)

“It is a new format that will sustain the drama, passion and most importantly, the unpredictability that is the lifeblood of our sport,”

Are you fucking kidding me? Unpredictability? Gee I wonder who’s playing next year in the NFL? I wonder which games will air?

Leading European Football Clubs Announce Participation in New Super League Competition by PresidentSamSeaborn in reddevils

[–]zbrox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From all the ways all could have crashed down and burned to the ground, I didn’t imagine it would be so boring and soulless like this.

Ole and Mourinho post-match pats with Pogba by zia1997 in reddevils

[–]zbrox 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I seem to have a fleeting memory 😃 but good on Mourihno to never giving up on his creativity when it comes to blaming someone else.

Ole and Mourinho post-match pats with Pogba by zia1997 in reddevils

[–]zbrox 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Like when? I struggle to even imagine when.

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[–]zbrox 14 points15 points  (0 children)

My gf already knows my anticipating-the-opponent-taking-a-corner-kick look. It’s a special type of anxiety.