Gweiloman

It’s interesting how AN is a microcosm of the collective west. The majority of posters are anti-Russia and their posts are mostly bereft of facts. The narrative is spearheaded by some ‘profuse’ American posters (just look at the post count to see who posts almost twice as much as anyone else). Any dissenting voices (like Oban and Fico) are quickly shut down, their views drowned out by a cacophony of insults and ridicule. Typical US style bullying. Europe is being irreparably destroyed by the poor leadership of NATO and they are too afraid and incompetent to do anything about it.The fact that they dare not get to the bottom of the NS sabotage shows to the world the real perpetrator of this attack. A real Stockholm syndrome if ever there’s one. The amount of confused emojis this post will receive is further proof of the above. Nothing is factually wrong. I have included my own opinions which western values supposedly will fight to defend my right to have. And yet, my post will likely come in for criticism with the usual “gibberish, nonsense, rubbish” etc adjectives.

It takes an incredible amount of ignorance and denial to blame Russia 100% for this current conflict.

Do your own research or not, it doesn’t matter to me. By misspelling Russia, you have already shown your prejudice so no amount of explanation or proof will change your western view.

Every unbiased, objective person in the world knows who the real aggressor is. Which country has the biggest military? Which country has invaded more countries than any others in the last 50 years? Which country has the most troops OUTSIDE of its borders? Which country spends more on its military than the next 5 or 6 countries COMBINED? Do I need to go on? More than likely, you will have some nonsense reply like “you’re writing gibberish nonsense”.

What a load of B.s. You don’t even realise you are writing nonsense.

I’m sure you know very well what these security concerns are. You just refuse to accept that they are valid, as far as Russia is concerned. It’s not unlike US’s concerns when missiles were being sent to Cuba. America’s actions all round the world (military bases, troops in Kinmen etc) is leading the world down the road to another major conflict. This is plain to practically everyone, except for those who are too obtuse or arrogant.

Another new arrival lol.

A new arrival to Thailand, still with rosé tinted glasses on, thinking he can do good. A fool and his money…

No need. You are just repeating western MSM. And we know their version of facts.

+100 You are completely correct of course. Most of the world knows this as evidenced by the number of countries not sanctioning Russia and continuing to trade with Russia and even hoping to join BRICS. The only countries that go along with the western narrative are western countries plus servant states like Japan and Korea. I suspect that some of these countries do so only because they are bullied and fear the bad things that might happen to them, such as you know, unilateral sanctions, possible sabotage of their critical infrastructure (like what happened to Germany) and maybe even, god forbid, regime change (like Ukraine 2014). Incidentally, be prepared for lots of bullying. You will be called a Putin mouthpiece, spreading Russian propaganda, a shill, troll etc. The usual B.S. The goal of all this is clear to most; weaken Russia while at the same time benefiting the MIC that a former US president warned about. After that, shift attention to whom they consider their real adversary. The old divide and conquer playbook. Of course Russia has no intention to invade or conquer any other country. This is, like you said, just propaganda, to justify continued military spending (cui bono). It is also projection by you know who. They sure would love to get their hands on the resources that Russia has.

Garbage western propaganda.

No, not at all. But you are if you think Russia, who is winning overwhelmingly, will withdraw. This is the problem some people and governments have. They are high on their own propaganda and illusions. Russia, with its far superior army is now just toying with Ukraine. Pick off a unit here and there, take a village here and there. Reports of Ukrainian soldiers surrendering, of elite Azov units unwilling to fight. Writing is on the wall but some are just too blind to see. Poor Ukraine.

Very true too. But answer a simple question if you will. Say you are Bobby Fisher playing a game of chess (in case you never heard of Bobby Fisher) with an average club player and you are up a queen, a rook, 2 knights and 2 bishops. Would you offer a draw to your opponent?

Nice curves

I would not be surprised if these converted ICEVs catch fire. It would back up Toyota’s anti-EV push.

Only an idiot would not consider an EV for their next car. Better performance, comfort, technology, lower cost of operation, no air borne pollution… Did anyone tell you that you are clueless about EVs? EVs are more efficient in city driving than ICEVs. Don’t know which part of your anatomy you pulled this out off but naturally, the longer you have your climate control on, the more energy you consume. I know from first hand experience that my car uses only about 1 - 2 kWh for my air-con.

China tramples on the rights of protesters, arresting hundreds of students including Professors at various campuses around the country. Oh, wait.. I think I inserted the wrong link…

Anyway, coming back to the topic. If Ukraine fires one or more of these long range missiles into Russia, I predict that Ukraine might well cease to exist. Russia has escalatory dominance here.

Your obsession with links is worrying. Maybe see a doctor about it? In many cases, links are just journalists’ reports, very often based on anonymous sources. They can hardly be considered facts. Fact is that America just voted for another $61 billion for the Ukraine project. Fact is that various politicians as well as the Secretary of Defence if I’m not mistaken, emphasising that a large part of this stays in the US and creates jobs etc. Surely you don’t need links for these. At the end of the day, this is an internet discussion forum. Nothing discussed here make an iota of difference. Chill, relax. Sabai sabai 😆

Like I said, what he is is of no relevance to the subject matter at hand. He reckons Ukraine can’t win. Not just him, lots of other analysts and experts as well. Do you think Ukraine can still win this conflict?

@Skipalongcassidy consider yourself informed…

Is this a court of law or an internet discussion forum? If I said I am living in Thailand, do I have to show everyone a copy of my residence stamp? But since you insist, here is your much desired link; https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-halts-passport-services-for-men-living-abroad/a-68923603#:~:text=Ukraine is cutting off consular,doubt its efficacy — and legality. Maybe you can be also as proficient when it comes to posting nonsense about EVs lol.

Apparently, back in March 2022, Ukraine was ready to sign a peace deal with Russia but this was scuttled by the then British PM, Boris Johnson. I heard the Russian FM, Lavrov said this himself on a video on YT (translated of course as I don’t speak Russian). Did you also hear of this or is this, in your opinion, just more, as you are so fond to say, B.S.?

What he has been or is, is of no consequence to me. What matters are whether his views and opinions are based on facts and whether they make sense or not. One of the things he says is that Ukraine has no chance of winning. I believe he is right. Don’t you?

I googled Scott Ritter. Seems like he was a former US military intelligence officer and U.N. weapons inspector. So don’t fault me for believing his views over those of retired expats living in Thailand posting on an internet forum. Incidentally, during my research, I also came across names like Professors Sachs and Mearsheimer. They seem to be highly educated and intelligent scholars, unlike some posters. I have spotted blatant lies from the western msm so I don’t consider them as credible sources of information.