I would give this a million "likes" if I could.
This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...
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I would give this a million "likes" if I could.
Long-term UKR is a strong bet. They had a thriving tech sector prior to the war.
Ukraine’s dynamic IT sector
In year overshadowed by the COVID pandemic Ukraine’s dynamic IT sector has surged ahead.www.bbc.com
Ukraine’s Vital Tech Industry Carries On Amid Russian Invasion
Amid an increasingly violent Russian invasion, Ukraine’s long-vibrant software sector is managing to churn out code for clients overseas and help the country’s war effort.www.wsj.com
Also strong on science and innovation
Those are things that struggle under autocracy and corruption, which is why they mostly don't exist in Russia.
Ears were fully back when he was halfway there. That is one happy dog.
I can't explain it as this type of Republicanism ran me out of the party about 4 years ago. I voted straight Republican my entire life until Trump. And the entire party went nuts after that.
Gaetz first got elected because his Father was a well respected politician for the area, so he got in office because of Daddy. Since then he hasn't accomplished a single thing for our region, but he continually gets on tv and says the dumbest things that cause "Liberal tears" and that makes people giddy around here. This area was nothing but Trump and confederate flags while Trump was in office, now it's nothing but confederate and "Let's Go Brandon" shirts, even amongst those who are supposedly smart. I truly don't understand the current deep south Republican mind. They don't do any real thought on the issues other than get outraged on whatever talk radio is telling them to get outraged on now. Right now it's trans women in sports, "Grooming" children (Why are Republicans suddenly so enamored with the idea of Democrats being pedophiles?), Drill baby Drill, and Protecting Our Borders.
There other thing is demanding tax cuts for the rich which does nothing for 95% of the population here, but they've been conned into thinking they have to be there or they won't have jobs.
I'd be happy with them deciding to not be a safe haven for oligarchs, which at this point they seem to be okay with. Lot's of private jets and yachts are in Israel.
FUNFACT: "Woke" militaries are extremely unlikely to commit war crimes, Matt.
Sad comment on Lib TV earlier today. Katy Tur said that they had been replaying some footage of the liberated areas, but that a lot of what they had could not be played on TV. I don't like what I've seen so far, so it's hard to comprehend there is worse stuff out there. I know it has to be vetted, and then a decision made on if it has value beyond shock, but, if there is worse stuff out there...
Free WSJ link:
Ukraine War Sanctions Hit Home for Everyday Russians
Russian consumers are skipping big-ticket purchases and planting vegetable gardens to prepare for a long stretch of economic pain.
borscht sounds like punishment.
Wasn't this the same Russian embassy that a lorry smashed in their security gates and dropped off a load of manure in their driveway? That was awesome.
The resolution is at the bottom of this page.
63 Republicans vote against Support For NATO resolution - Democratic Underground Forums
www.democraticunderground.com
what folly. It’s all for show and completely nonsensical. Using “woke” as an argument against military effectiveness is an embarrassing take by a political official.
You wonder if they’re afraid that supplying weapons to Ukraine will create a backlash against Russian Jews. There are a sizable number of Russian Jews in Israel who could create political problems for those in power.
Thanks!The resolution is at the bottom of this page.
63 Republicans vote against Support For NATO resolution - Democratic Underground Forums
https://clerk.house.gov/Votes/2022115
Shockingly, no nay votes from the Iowa contingent.
Those that did vote nay include:
Boebert
Cawthorn
Clyde
Gaetz
Gohmert
Gosar
MTG
Jordan
Sessions
and 54 others
I knew I liked zelensky
Ukraine was vital to food production and energy when it was part of the USSR. They miss it for sure.
It’ll be interesting to hear their reasoning…
If I had to bet…it’s the “Establishment of a Democratic Resilience Center” in NATO. They just can’t vote for anything with the word Democrat in it….or they think it’s a deep state plot.
😀
143 R’s voted for it FWIW
What will a ‘Center for Democratic Resilience’ in NATO HQ accomplish, and what does it cost? Because we’re closing in on already two TRILLION in deficit spending in just the first six months of the fiscal year.
If history is any indication, our NATO allies won’t pay their share, so someone tell me exactly what this will buy us.
When they do, they try to hold their own accountable and punish them.
This will make Republicans defensive here.
And it should.
And it should.
https://www.reddit.com/r/next****in...urce=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf
The courage the greatest generation had is the same courage these Ukrainians have.
So, taking stock of things …
1. Militarily, nothing much is happening for the moment, and I suspect what comes next is a very long and depressing slog. The days of chuckling at tractor memes are over, and the days of looking at artillery damage are upon us. There’s not much doubt who will ultimately prevail, but equally, there’s not really any sense of what prevailing will look like or what the pathway to it will entail.
2. Diplomatically, sure, the Europeans have unified with the us, but it’s hard not to view diplomacy here as anything other than a major failure, with most actions being a day late and a dollar short. And I say that thinking that while we were late for deterrence, we really took the right approach in terms of progressive sanctions. They didn’t deter initiation or escalation much, and I’m not sure there’s much left in terms of meaningful levers to pull. Oh, and the un has proven its complete uselessness.
3. Really not sure there’s any out of this that entails anything other than a festering sore that we have to deal with for a very long time. Putin will be where he is, if for no other reason than force and a passive populace.
very depressing.
1. Militarily, nothing much is happening for the moment, and I suspect what comes next is a very long and depressing slog. The days of chuckling at tractor memes are over, and the days of looking at artillery damage are upon us. There’s not much doubt who will ultimately prevail, but equally, there’s not really any sense of what prevailing will look like or what the pathway to it will entail.
2. Diplomatically, sure, the Europeans have unified with the us, but it’s hard not to view diplomacy here as anything other than a major failure, with most actions being a day late and a dollar short. And I say that thinking that while we were late for deterrence, we really took the right approach in terms of progressive sanctions. They didn’t deter initiation or escalation much, and I’m not sure there’s much left in terms of meaningful levers to pull. Oh, and the un has proven its complete uselessness.
3. Really not sure there’s any out of this that entails anything other than a festering sore that we have to deal with for a very long time. Putin will be where he is, if for no other reason than force and a passive populace.
very depressing.
Russia needs to be expelled completely
While I think those 63 dipshits should have just voted yes, I’m not a big fan of ‘resolutions’ that accomplish nothing. If they want to do something meaningful, send more and better equipment. This resolution accomplices nothing for Ukraine.
This is the kinda shit I read this thread for. Awesome and thank you.
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I look forward to their upcoming declarations that the sun rises in the east and water is wet 🙄
I don’t think you can look at the whole population on this issue. I would exclude most that are too young to vote and the large percentage that are too apathetic to vote.
I tend to agree. Also, if it was more than just political theatre, why wasn't it included in the recently signed defense authorization bill with actual funding to back it up?
How about a non-binding resolution telling the UN to live up to its charter or disband? I wonder how many in congress would vote "yea" on that one.
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