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On the Brink of War With Russia, Ukrainians Are Resigned and Prepared
wsj ^ | 24-JAN-2022 | James Marson

Posted on 01/24/2022 11:22:39 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas

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To: MercyFlush

Russians excel at killing civilians as well as raping women and children.


21 posted on 01/24/2022 11:38:07 AM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: Fido969
When nothing happens it will be: “Biden makes Putin back off!”

So "journalists" can copy "Corn Pop Backs Down From Biden Staredown" stories and paste them onto their new daily feeds. Saves work. "Putin" substitutions for "Corn Pop" with one simple keyboard tap.

Then off to the bar.

22 posted on 01/24/2022 11:39:09 AM PST by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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To: blueunicorn6

“Wouldn’t be a problem under President Trump.”

This is so true. A big story the media has ignored.

Putin would not invade if Trump was President.


23 posted on 01/24/2022 11:39:24 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas (Localization, not Globalization)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Let’s make rhe neo-con WSJ kid’s go to war.


24 posted on 01/24/2022 11:39:37 AM PST by cowboyusa (America Cowboy up! )
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To: SpeedyInTexas
Computer whiz Danylo Kovzhun has taught his children to handle a pistol./I>

Hopefully they also have AK-47s

25 posted on 01/24/2022 11:41:36 AM PST by 1Old Pro (Let's make crime illegal again!)
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To: PGR88

“His enlistment is ended and he’s a bright kid, very responsible, so he’s already got job offers starting at $85K”

Good for him. Thank him for the service.

But the US isn’t going to war over Ukraine. So many comments on FR about Biden / Nato / whatever going to war. We aren’t going to war.

Arm Ukraine, fund an insurgency and let Ukrainians go to war.


26 posted on 01/24/2022 11:42:29 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas (Localization, not Globalization)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Joe’s dream is about to come true……..Joe Biden, a war time President.


27 posted on 01/24/2022 11:42:59 AM PST by Toespi ( )
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Just one word “Holodomor”.
Never again!


28 posted on 01/24/2022 11:43:27 AM PST by rellic
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Poland’s Defense Anayst.

“If you look at it from a Ukrainian point of view, it depends on how many troops Russia accumulates and which areas become the goal of its operations,” Konrad Muzyka, a Polish defense analyst, told RFE/RL’s Russian Service. “Short-range air-defense systems, anti-tank guided missiles, everything that can slow down the speed of the Russian offensive; such weapons will be especially useful.

“Does Ukraine have military capabilities to stop a full invasion? I don’t think so,” Muzyka said. “There are only a few countries in the world that could stop the onslaught of the Russian Army. In case of invasion, Ukraine will need to mobilize as many reservists as possible so that it does not become an easy walk for Russia. In that case, it will be a long and bloody conflict.

“The overwhelming forces assembled [by Russia], it’s designed to suppress casualties. It’s designed to be so overwhelming that it crushes the Ukrainian military,” Vindman said. “It’s not like there will be anything left to chance, so the Ukrainians could amass anything later. It’s supposed to be overwhelming and crushing.”


29 posted on 01/24/2022 11:45:20 AM PST by BushCountry (Fun Fact: Goods made in America do not get stuck on cargo ships.)
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To: cowboyusa

“Let’s make rhe neo-con WSJ kid’s go to war.”

No Americans are going to war over Ukraine. Ignore all the FR comments saying so.

This War will be between the Russian invaders and Ukraine.

We arm Ukraine and watch the Russians go home in body bags.


30 posted on 01/24/2022 11:46:02 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas (Localization, not Globalization)
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To: rrrod

Russians excel at brutality.

In my experience their penchant for brutality is also one of their weaknesses. They are easily distracted by their baser instincts.


31 posted on 01/24/2022 11:47:04 AM PST by MercyFlush (DANGER: You are being conditioned to view your freedom as selfish)
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To: rellic

“Holodomor” Had to look that up.

I have a book on my bookshelf, “The Harvest of Sorrow” by Robert Conquest. (Soviet Collectivization and the Terror-Famine).

The black earth
Was sown with bones
And watered with blood
For a harvest of sorrow
On the land of Rus’
>> The Armament of Igor

Gruesome pictures in that book showing what Stalin did to the Ukrainians.


32 posted on 01/24/2022 11:51:05 AM PST by SpeedyInTexas (Localization, not Globalization)
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To: MercyFlush

Damn, I wish Trump was in charge now!


33 posted on 01/24/2022 11:51:13 AM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

“No Americans are going to war over Ukraine.”

Much the same thing was said by people like yourself prior to both world wars.

It’s usually not our choice to go to war.


34 posted on 01/24/2022 11:51:14 AM PST by MercyFlush (DANGER: You are being conditioned to view your freedom as selfish)
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To: rrrod

Me, too. The Russians and Chinese would not be so bold with President Trump.


35 posted on 01/24/2022 11:52:16 AM PST by MercyFlush (DANGER: You are being conditioned to view your freedom as selfish)
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To: SpeedyInTexas

Hillary promised to take us to war with Russia over Syrian airspace. They didn’t get their war thanks to Trump. Now they’re right back to pushing for war with Russia. Don’t play along.


36 posted on 01/24/2022 11:53:32 AM PST by Mr. Blond
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To: SpeedyInTexas
Arm Ukraine, fund an insurgency and let Ukrainians go to war.

My goodness, so simple. Create chaos and warfare in distant parts of the world, step-back, and reap the benefits.

Nations are under judgement from God, just as are people.

37 posted on 01/24/2022 11:53:57 AM PST by PGR88
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To: rellic

What does the Holomodor have to do with this?

This is about Hunter Biden’s Bank Account.


38 posted on 01/24/2022 11:55:39 AM PST by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: PGR88

“My goodness, so simple. “

I see the world in black and white. Good and bad.


39 posted on 01/24/2022 12:00:10 PM PST by SpeedyInTexas (Localization, not Globalization)
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To: cowboyusa

No US kids are going to war. Our bankers will destroy the Russian economy, though.

The only kids that will die will be Ukrainian and Russian.

It’s up to Putin.


40 posted on 01/24/2022 12:03:37 PM PST by rbmillerjr
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