ChicagoExpat

I think it was two women who accused him of rape.

Better late than never, eh Swedish women?

Not surprising THIS would be the thing that elicits a comment. Man, you really hate Ukraine.

"Russia's noticeable advance"? That is fiction. Tiny gains. Yes, of course Ukraine would have been finished without the help of friends. Its economy, population, and military are a tiny fraction of Russia's. You state that like it's some brilliant deduction that only a genius like you could have produced. Poland, Czechoslovakia, the Baltics, Denmark etc were in similar position vis-a-vis Germany. It's like saying "Putin kills his domestic opponents" or "Russians have no civil liberties" or "Russia's Western supporters are disgusting hypocrites". Everyone knows these things. P.S. All those countries are free now, both from Nazi Germany AND Russia.

You're really saying Russia didn't invade Ukraine? And they don't want more land? Like Gweiloman's claims Putin doesn't want Ukrainian land (after publicly, formally signing annexation papers of all of the east)? Ukraine's failed offensive is well known. There's no reason to continue to mention it even as we don't mention the massive failure of the initial Russian offensive. SO. FUNNY. You guys are pathetic.

There is no such thing as an SMO. "Putin is not interested in gaining territory." He annexed Crimea and in October 2022 signed paperwork to annex eastern Ukraine. Are you totally unaware of what is actually happening to Ukraine? These are public actions, Gweiloman. Wow, Gweiloman. Just wow.

This is 100% true.

Would you capitulate to this third invasion by Russia, knowing that the fourth is just around the corner? While it's true that the West may eventually lose the political will to continue aid, surrender is for Zelenskiy and Ukraine to decide. And you overstate Russia's position -- 2.5 years in, Russia has made few substantive gains beyond the first few months. And the longer Ukraine holds out, while it holds risks for them, it also increases the chances Putin will end up hanging from a lamppost, Mussolini-style, if a few of his fellow kleptocrats decide they can do better. We all know the solution won't come from ordinary Russians, who are docile sheep.

Bob, yesterday at 1230 PM: Tell that to the families of the children killed by USA cluster bombs on Savastopols beach. Shame on you. Ukraine attacked civilian infrastructure in Sevastopol using ATACMS tactical missiles carrying cluster munitions on June 23. Holidaymakers were killed on the beach. Now, deny it. MSM will be in denial mode soon, lying to everyone that it was an 'accident' or 'pieces of missiles blown up and falling'. Also Bob, today at 2:30 PM: I never said Ukraine purposely struck the beach with cluster munitions! You are trolling and stalking me! Bob, this is how a forum works. Someone makes a statement, and someone else replies. It's neither "trolling" not "stalking".

Nonsense. Missiles are intercepted at high altitude; of course they may fall where there are civilians. Russia started a war (there is no such thing as an SMO), and if they don't like it when their citizens are affected by their own war (there is no such thing as an SMO), they can withdraw from Ukraine. You can say what you like. The rest of the world can see what's happening.

Bob thinks this shows a purposeful cluster munitions strike. 🤣 Just Google, Bob, what an ACTUAL cluster munitions strike looks like... we'll await for admission that you have not the slightest idea what you're talking about.

Yes, but despite your insults and arrogance, and shilling for the most authoritarian regimes on earth while enjoying all the benefits of the societies you claim to hate... we press on.

You don't get to choose where debris falls, or the exact second you intercept a missile. A beach is an incredibly narrow strip of land. They didn't CHOOSE to have the debris fall on the beach. But, since you asked: Yes, I 100% believe that if Russia had to choose between shooting down a missile threatening an important military asset and killing a few civilians, or letting the missile hit thus saving the civilians but losing the military asset, the would 1000% choose the former. And every Russian knows this is true. Look, if you know nothing about the subject, don't talk about it.

Bob, what you're unaware of is that on Day One -- the FULL invasion of Ukraine over many borders -- Ukraine WAS on its own. And it held Russia off. Russia's failure to win it's war of choice is NOT because of "restraint" -- it's because of corruption, incompetence, and inability.

"Putin has been very controlled and restrained so far." Who in the world would say that? Other than using nukes, share with us how he is showing any restraint at all.

Right out of Maria Zakharova's mouth! Well done.

HA HA HA HA HA. Man you love that guy!

One of the themes BolshevikBob et al use are things like "What?!? Ukraine just did accidentally what Russia does purposefully? RUSSIA IS REALLY NOT GONNA LIKE THIS" as if Russia HASN'T been doing its utmost to murder, rape, and pillage for over two years now. Short of using nukes, which @ThaiBeachLover is convinced will be only the West's fault, what more could they do?

It was literally 5 minutes' worth of looking at the thread. Wow, someone doesn't like his words being used against him. If you don't like the words... don't say them. They're your words, and I used them in context.

BolshevikBob, if you REALLY cared about this, you'd admit it was a missile shot down on it's way to a target and place the blame where it belongs -- on Russia, that started this war. They would be alive if Russia hadn't invaded, leading to the deaths of hundreds of thousands so far. Yes, missiles on their way to Russian targets ARE a beautiful sight. And as if you could ever shame me.

Here's 5 minutes' effort of looking at a small portion of your past comments. They all reflect pro-Russian talking points: this war is the West's fault, it is hopeless and Ukraine should immediately surrender, if there is a nuclear war it's the West's fault, Ukraine has rejected all of Russia's reasonable efforts to avoid violence, Russia had no choice, glee over Ukrainian misfortune, etc. Not a SINGLE comment that shows any substantive criticism of Russia for starting the war. For someone who purports to be bothered by "western lies", Russian ones sure seem to agree with you. Short of nuclear war, which would likely be triggered by western actions ( NATO troops in Ukraine etc ) Zelensky should have considered that going into a war without the home grown resources to continue it was not a good idea a couple years ago. It's called "escalation" and will likely end up MAD. European leaders will be able to observe the blackened remains of their cities as they emerge from their shelters and be able to say, "we had to destroy the country to save it from Putin". Pity about the Abrams, LOL. Nah. Putin knows if he backs down on this the US and it's allies will seize on it to hurt Russia. IMO it's simply a case of waiting for Zelensky to admit that sending more men to die is not going to change that and negotiating an end. Perhaps if the rest of the ( western ) world didn't try to move nukes up to the Russian border Putin wouldn't start any wars. Russia's red line as stated long ago was Ukraine in NATO. I'm pretty sure that I know what the average Ukrainian man is thinking as they hope to not be sent to the front, but I have zero idea of what will be in the minds of the western leaders as they survey the likely end of their proxy war on terms not of their choosing. Do they feel any guilt for all the young men that died because of them, are they concerned for the ordinary Ukrainian shivering in the dark of winter, will they ever accept that it was a bad idea, or is it all someone else's fault? Perhaps they should have thought about that before they rejected negotiations. Always a losing prospect depending on countries that may have domestic issues affecting public/ government support. Given that no western country has a treaty with Ukraine, none are obligated to help. Oh dear oh dear, is it all going wrong for Mr Zelensky ( and all the Ukrainians that will die in this proxy war )?

Everyone who had diplomatic ties to Israel had "diplomatic ties with Menachem Begin." To quote a Jew hater I've seen online: You obv don't understand the complexities of this ongoing conflict.

I love the claims that an Israeli news source isn't trustworthy, but Al-Jazeera is.

I agree these are issues worth debating. But that's the thing -- in the West we can debate them -- in the countries you support debate isn't possible. And, it's true, one of the advantages to dictatorships is low crime. Now that I've commented on the substance of what you wrote (something you avoid every time) let's talk about your motive. Is it freedom you really care about? If so, you wouldn't support Iran/Russia/China/North Korea, the most repressive countries on earth.

A beautiful sight.