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Video of Ukrainian ‘tank man’ trying to block Russian military convoy goes viral
the guardian ^ | 25 Feb 2022 18.40 EST | Adam Gabbatt

Posted on 02/25/2022 4:38:36 PM PST by VAFreedom

A video which apparently shows a Ukrainian man attempting to block a Russian military convoy has gone viral online, with comparisons being drawn to the “tank man” of Tiananmen Square.

(Excerpt) Read more at theguardian.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: membersonly; mustregister; tank
or as the chinese media calls it, "the first tankman ever"
1 posted on 02/25/2022 4:38:36 PM PST by VAFreedom
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To: VAFreedom

The bravery of the Ukrainians is unbelievably. Their courage will be noted for generations.


2 posted on 02/25/2022 4:41:09 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: VAFreedom

or as a small handful of people around here would say, “a cabal agent trying to block the benevolent forces of Putin.”


3 posted on 02/25/2022 4:42:01 PM PST by Republican Wildcat
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To: SkyDancer

Ping.


4 posted on 02/25/2022 4:45:55 PM PST by Army Air Corps (Four Fried Chickens and a Coke)
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To: VAFreedom

If this had been a German in 1945……..then I would’ve been impressed. 😀


5 posted on 02/25/2022 4:51:27 PM PST by walkingdead (We are sacrificing American youth's future on the altar of our own fear. And it is a travesty.)
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To: VAFreedom
Where are those SAAB tank killer missiles they got from Britain?


6 posted on 02/25/2022 4:55:53 PM PST by nascarnation (Let's Go Brandon!)
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To: Republican Wildcat

I’ve seen that and wondered. Some old accounts too. Makes me think stagnant accounts with simple passwords have been hacked by disinformation workers.


7 posted on 02/25/2022 5:06:21 PM PST by fruser1
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To: fruser1

Has happened many times during FR’s run.


8 posted on 02/25/2022 5:09:34 PM PST by jjotto ( Blessed are You LORD, who crushes enemies and subdues the wicked.)
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To: Republican Wildcat

I know of far too many “conservatives” that think Putin is doing the right thing. After speaking to them at length, it becomes apparent that they have zero knowledge about Europe or it’s recent history.

I personally respect Putin for putting the goals of Russia above those of the world - all political heads of state should - but he’s still a KGB thug with delusions of Soviet grandeur. Having traded some rounds with Soviets back in the 80s, I’m no fan of them.


9 posted on 02/25/2022 5:12:39 PM PST by datura (Eventually, the Lord and the Truth will win.)
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To: VAFreedom

That, my friends, is a man with very big balls. I am humbled by his naked expression of courage and devotion to country.

I dare say none of the useless wokesters in America would have the fortitude to do such a thing.

God bless him and may he someday enter Valhalla with the ranks of warriors.


10 posted on 02/25/2022 5:14:27 PM PST by MercyFlush (DANGER: You are being conditioned to view your freedom as selfish)
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To: fruser1

“I’ve seen that and wondered. Some old accounts too. Makes me think stagnant accounts with simple passwords have been hacked by disinformation workers.”

You’re right.

Feel free to read my series of posts starting at 68 in this topic:

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4041499/posts


11 posted on 02/25/2022 5:16:12 PM PST by MercyFlush (DANGER: You are being conditioned to view your freedom as selfish)
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To: rrrod

“The bravery of the Ukrainians is unbelievably. Their courage will be noted for generations.”

Indeed. Fighting in a war where you are likely to win is incredibly brave.

But fighting in a war you are likely to lose is another level of courage.


12 posted on 02/25/2022 5:16:56 PM PST by Renfrew
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To: VAFreedom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfB_T6QKo8c


13 posted on 02/25/2022 5:20:56 PM PST by Mat_Helm
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To: Mat_Helm

Sometimes the Russian tanks just keep on going!!!!!


14 posted on 02/25/2022 5:22:16 PM PST by Mat_Helm
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To: Renfrew

Well said. Thank you.


15 posted on 02/25/2022 5:23:19 PM PST by rrrod (6)
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To: MercyFlush

Interesting project you have there. Hats off to your efforts.


16 posted on 02/25/2022 5:51:06 PM PST by fruser1
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To: Republican Wildcat

I absolutely do not understand the pro-Putin types around here. A complete embarrassment.


17 posted on 02/25/2022 6:28:16 PM PST by Bruce Campbells Chin ( .)
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To: Bruce Campbells Chin

You should see it on Breitbart. Americans worshipping the ground Putin walks on.


18 posted on 02/25/2022 6:31:16 PM PST by Windcatcher (Time to fly the other black flag -- one of no quarter for Marxists.)
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