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Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:11 am Trump said Putin’s move is politically and strategic genius because the west isn’t going to stand up to him and that’s sad.

The media is dishonest and just couldn’t put the rest of the sentence in its reporting because Trump being so honest and correct makes liberals look incompetent. This is why the Joe Rogans of the world now have more influence and respect. Honest dialogue and exposing all sides with no editing or spin.

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:04 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:59 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:45 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:12 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:51 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:36 am

Kismet wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:02 am Moscow stock exchange did not open today (Monday).

Rooskies using heavier weapons in Kharkiv including GRAD rocket launchers in urban neighborhoods.

BP to ‘Exit’ 20% Stake in Russian Oil Giant Rosneft - resigned two seats on the board.

Targeting the Russian Central Bank for sanctions reduced the ruble to almost zero. Currently trading at one cent to one ruble.....incarnation of the phrase "one red cent" comes to mind.

West in unison really playing hardball here on economic side. Never thought I'd see this kind of unity (and maybe neither did Vlad)

Anonymous hackers took down the Russian Government website. A few days ago they got into Russia’s Department of Defense database and got that too.

Treasury just sanctioned the DIF (sovereign wealth fund). We’re getting to where I wanted to be just took a couple of days.

Step by step.
Russian economy crashing now. Bank runs. 20% interest rates. Ruble crashing.

6,000 Russian protestors arrested so far...

some oligarchs speaking out against the war...

Dangerous times with Putin at the helm and no one in power to say 'no'.

Chinese worried about getting sanctions overflow to them for doing business with Russia...pulling back support.

Just sanctioned the Russian Central Bank. I like stepping on Putin’s neck like this. Wish we could’ve saved 2-3 days of misery for the Ukrainians but we’re there now. Wonder how much crypto they are using/stealing at this point - the post Mortem for that “asset class” will be interesting when this is done.

The Euro banks did a lot of business w Russia, especially BNP/SocGen but also the German, Benelux and Italians but they aren’t complaining (yet). China needs to shut up on this.

yes, I think we all share that sentiment. But I think the world needed to see the Ukrainians standing up to the assault that Putin claimed wouldn't happen as he ordered it.

These sanctions needed agreement, and we're seeing a rather amazing set of moves by both NATO and "neutral" countries.

It'll be interesting to see what the UN does this week, though certainly not the critical element. The EU has already taken steps to enable Ukraine to obtain EU status...Sweden sending anti-tank weapons, Turkey enabling drones...Germany committing to 2%...all huge long term implications.

But right now Ukraine needs to stand firm. The world needed to see that resolve. Makes it clear it's not just leadership that wants no part of Russia.

I think it comes down to someone getting it done in Moscow.

Unfortunately, that may not happen soon...I don't think Putin can take the "L" which means they're very likely going to triple down on destruction, both of Ukraine and ultimately of Russia.

But the Russian military on the ground may well balk at some point.

That’s why fast action is needed to built the consensus within Russia to take that dude out. Get him away from the ability to go all Slim Pickens at the end of Dr Strangelove on Ukraine.

Trumps spin: Putin is amazing! He brought together many Republicans and Democrats, brought europe together, etc!

Maybe dodderin’ Joe should ship Trump to Moscow to negotiate with Putin.

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:37 am

Peter Brown wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:04 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:59 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:45 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:12 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:51 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:36 am

Kismet wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:02 am Moscow stock exchange did not open today (Monday).

Rooskies using heavier weapons in Kharkiv including GRAD rocket launchers in urban neighborhoods.

BP to ‘Exit’ 20% Stake in Russian Oil Giant Rosneft - resigned two seats on the board.

Targeting the Russian Central Bank for sanctions reduced the ruble to almost zero. Currently trading at one cent to one ruble.....incarnation of the phrase "one red cent" comes to mind.

West in unison really playing hardball here on economic side. Never thought I'd see this kind of unity (and maybe neither did Vlad)

Anonymous hackers took down the Russian Government website. A few days ago they got into Russia’s Department of Defense database and got that too.

Treasury just sanctioned the DIF (sovereign wealth fund). We’re getting to where I wanted to be just took a couple of days.

Step by step.
Russian economy crashing now. Bank runs. 20% interest rates. Ruble crashing.

6,000 Russian protestors arrested so far...

some oligarchs speaking out against the war...

Dangerous times with Putin at the helm and no one in power to say 'no'.

Chinese worried about getting sanctions overflow to them for doing business with Russia...pulling back support.

Just sanctioned the Russian Central Bank. I like stepping on Putin’s neck like this. Wish we could’ve saved 2-3 days of misery for the Ukrainians but we’re there now. Wonder how much crypto they are using/stealing at this point - the post Mortem for that “asset class” will be interesting when this is done.

The Euro banks did a lot of business w Russia, especially BNP/SocGen but also the German, Benelux and Italians but they aren’t complaining (yet). China needs to shut up on this.

yes, I think we all share that sentiment. But I think the world needed to see the Ukrainians standing up to the assault that Putin claimed wouldn't happen as he ordered it.

These sanctions needed agreement, and we're seeing a rather amazing set of moves by both NATO and "neutral" countries.

It'll be interesting to see what the UN does this week, though certainly not the critical element. The EU has already taken steps to enable Ukraine to obtain EU status...Sweden sending anti-tank weapons, Turkey enabling drones...Germany committing to 2%...all huge long term implications.

But right now Ukraine needs to stand firm. The world needed to see that resolve. Makes it clear it's not just leadership that wants no part of Russia.

I think it comes down to someone getting it done in Moscow.

Unfortunately, that may not happen soon...I don't think Putin can take the "L" which means they're very likely going to triple down on destruction, both of Ukraine and ultimately of Russia.

But the Russian military on the ground may well balk at some point.

That’s why fast action is needed to built the consensus within Russia to take that dude out. Get him away from the ability to go all Slim Pickens at the end of Dr Strangelove on Ukraine.

Trumps spin: Putin is amazing! He brought together many Republicans and Democrats, brought europe together, etc!

Maybe dodderin’ Joe should ship Trump to Moscow to negotiate with Putin.

Is the thinking that he can’t hit the red button while he’s making sweet prison style love to Trump?

Kismet wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:48 am Switzerland just announced that they will join EU economic and banking sanctions against Russia. Very big deal on a day of many big deals.

Also, the wiseas* Ukrainians on Snake Island apparently weren't killed but are now captives of Russian naval forces.

Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:46 am No Russian invasions under Trump.

Libs exposed as “really stupid” like Trump told us. The level of mismanagement and divorce from reality under Biden is like retarded.

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:52 am https://vimeo.com/348464014

seacoaster wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:04 am

Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:46 am No Russian invasions under Trump.

Libs exposed as “really stupid” like Trump told us. The level of mismanagement and divorce from reality under Biden is like retarded.

This must be doubling down, and I mean down.

Your Trump-Love is amusing. It is clear that Biden and his national security team has managed this intractable situation very well, very professionally, and with care and caution and multilateral skill. Only the most vacantly partisan people think otherwise. And the phrase "like retarded" is one I haven't heard since one of my kids got set straight on it in middle school.

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:27 am

seacoaster wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:04 am

Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:46 am No Russian invasions under Trump.

Libs exposed as “really stupid” like Trump told us. The level of mismanagement and divorce from reality under Biden is like retarded.

This must be doubling down, and I mean down.

Your Trump-Love is amusing. It is clear that Biden and his national security team has managed this intractable situation very well, very professionally, and with care and caution and multilateral skill. Only the most vacantly partisan people think otherwise. And the phrase "like retarded" is one I haven't heard since one of my kids got set straight on it in middle school.

You are so naive. The description of your party and it's ineptitude is clearly defined..

or we could say Bush was gay because he saw a good souls in Putin’s eyes…rather than a mistake based on a strong belief/wishful thinking that was wrong and colored by his own historical perspective…

cradleandshoot wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:27 am

seacoaster wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:04 am

Essexfenwick wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:46 am No Russian invasions under Trump.

Libs exposed as “really stupid” like Trump told us. The level of mismanagement and divorce from reality under Biden is like retarded.

This must be doubling down, and I mean down.

Your Trump-Love is amusing. It is clear that Biden and his national security team has managed this intractable situation very well, very professionally, and with care and caution and multilateral skill. Only the most vacantly partisan people think otherwise. And the phrase "like retarded" is one I haven't heard since one of my kids got set straight on it in middle school.

You are so naive. The description of your party and it's ineptitude is clearly defined..

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:45 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 8:12 am

MDlaxfan76 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:51 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:36 am

Kismet wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 7:02 am Moscow stock exchange did not open today (Monday).

Rooskies using heavier weapons in Kharkiv including GRAD rocket launchers in urban neighborhoods.

BP to ‘Exit’ 20% Stake in Russian Oil Giant Rosneft - resigned two seats on the board.

Targeting the Russian Central Bank for sanctions reduced the ruble to almost zero. Currently trading at one cent to one ruble.....incarnation of the phrase "one red cent" comes to mind.

West in unison really playing hardball here on economic side. Never thought I'd see this kind of unity (and maybe neither did Vlad)

Anonymous hackers took down the Russian Government website. A few days ago they got into Russia’s Department of Defense database and got that too.

Treasury just sanctioned the DIF (sovereign wealth fund). We’re getting to where I wanted to be just took a couple of days.

Step by step.
Russian economy crashing now. Bank runs. 20% interest rates. Ruble crashing.

6,000 Russian protestors arrested so far...

some oligarchs speaking out against the war...

Dangerous times with Putin at the helm and no one in power to say 'no'.

Chinese worried about getting sanctions overflow to them for doing business with Russia...pulling back support.

Just sanctioned the Russian Central Bank. I like stepping on Putin’s neck like this. Wish we could’ve saved 2-3 days of misery for the Ukrainians but we’re there now. Wonder how much crypto they are using/stealing at this point - the post Mortem for that “asset class” will be interesting when this is done.

The Euro banks did a lot of business w Russia, especially BNP/SocGen but also the German, Benelux and Italians but they aren’t complaining (yet). China needs to shut up on this.

yes, I think we all share that sentiment. But I think the world needed to see the Ukrainians standing up to the assault that Putin claimed wouldn't happen as he ordered it.

These sanctions needed agreement, and we're seeing a rather amazing set of moves by both NATO and "neutral" countries.

It'll be interesting to see what the UN does this week, though certainly not the critical element. The EU has already taken steps to enable Ukraine to obtain EU status...Sweden sending anti-tank weapons, Turkey enabling drones...Germany committing to 2%...all huge long term implications.

But right now Ukraine needs to stand firm. The world needed to see that resolve. Makes it clear it's not just leadership that wants no part of Russia.

I think it comes down to someone getting it done in Moscow.

Unfortunately, that may not happen soon...I don't think Putin can take the "L" which means they're very likely going to triple down on destruction, both of Ukraine and ultimately of Russia.

But the Russian military on the ground may well balk at some point. -- I think this happens sooner rather than later. Appears it has already happened on a small scale. Ukraine's allowing captured Russian soldiers to call home has been a genius move. IMO.

seacoaster wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 11:34 am Nice shot of Putin and his economic team:

https://twitter.com/maxseddon/status/14 ... 65/photo/1

CU88 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 10:18 am

Farfromgeneva wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 9:52 am https://vimeo.com/348464014

LOL, that poke at Collins!