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[Maximus]

I miss Paphitis's inputs. However contentious those with differing views found them. "Pootin"

IIRC, he left suddenly, in a fairly quiet period, without fanfare. I hope nothing bad happened to him.

He will be back soon, I want to know what GR has been up to all this time.

[Londonrake]

I miss Paphitis's inputs. However contentious those with differing views found them. "Pootin"

IIRC, he left suddenly, in a fairly quiet period, without fanfare. I hope nothing bad happened to him.

He will be back soon, I want to know what GR has been up to all this time.

Anger management therapy?

[Get Real!]

I miss Paphitis's inputs. However contentious those with differing views found them. "Pootin"

IIRC, he left suddenly, in a fairly quiet period, without fanfare. I hope nothing bad happened to him.

He will be back soon, I want to know what GR has been up to all this time.

Took an early retirement Maximus, which gave me lots of time and off the Internet, so I did lots of stuff around the house, also got the house’s exterior sorted by pros, cut two huge trees down from the front… painted the gates - lots of gates… lots of gardening… lots of cooking which I enjoy… some travelling… wasted some money… started writing a book… tossed it out the window… overhauled one of our older cars to sell… decided to keep it… had some minor health issues… started running out of projects… thought lots about projects… still couldn’t decide… realized I’m bored of everything… still looking for inspiration… etc, etc, etc.

[Get Real!]

“France issues ‘survival manual’ to prepare citizens for invasion”

The French government denies that the three-part booklet is being produced as a result of Russia’s war in Ukraine, despite President Emmanuel Macron urging France and Europe to prepare to confront the “Russian threat” and the possibility of America disengaging from the continent.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/ ... -invasion/

Macron realizes he’s spent the past three years screwing Russia over along with his Euro-chums while hiding behind the US and “article 5”, and now that he may have to face some consequences he’s looking for survival manuals!

Related expression:

uh-oh
interjection

1. Used to express alarm, foreboding, or dismay.
2. An exclamation of error, concern, awareness of a problem, or surprise.

[Londonrake]

IMHO I think it would be a mistake to put too much faith in the current Trump/Putin love affair.

Trump's clearly a vain, self-opinionated individual who can obviously be manipulated, if played correctly, although he could just as suddenly take offence and overreact. The man majors in unpredictability. Something Zelensky learned the hard way. Whilst Putin's a wiley individual I suspect - if he pushes too far/fast, making Trump look foolish (Heaven forbid) - the situation could turn 180 degrees in a breath-takingly short time.

After over 3 years of fighting in Ukraine, and still not even in full possession of all the Russian speaking Oblasts, with pretty sobering loses (whatever version you believe), the idea Russians have the capacity to sweep across Europe, conquering all in their path is clearly nonsense. Although - you have to admire the devotion/zealotry in believing that.

[Get Real!]

IMHO I think it would be a mistake to put too much faith in the current Trump/Putin love affair.

Trump's clearly a vain, self-opinionated individual who can obviously be manipulated, if played correctly, although he could just as suddenly take offence and overreact. The man majors in unpredictability. Something Zelensky learned the hard way. Whilst Putin's a wiley individual I suspect - if he pushes too far/fast, making Trump look foolish (Heaven forbid) - the situation could turn 180 degrees in a breath-takingly short time.

After over 3 years of fighting in Ukraine, and still not even in full possession of all the Russian speaking Oblasts, with pretty sobering loses (whatever version you believe), the idea Russians have the capacity to sweep across Europe, conquering all in their path is clearly nonsense. Although - you have to admire the devotion/zealotry in believing that.

When you hear Euro-politicians and others, worrying about Russia invading/occupying the whole of Europe, they’re not talking about the limited Ukraine invasion currently taking place, but an invasion by the entire Russian military mobilized (4 million men) and all firepower, etc. But it's not Russia's aim and never has been.

[Get Real!]

The European protagonists who conspired against Russia are not without justification in their fear of Russian retribution of some sort, because technically if there’s ever been a “ripe” time to invade/occupy Europe it’s around about now, for the following reasons…

• They have depleted their own arms and funds in their failed crusade to destroy Russia over three years.

• Their energy supplies and energy supply paths are dangerously compromised as a result of the whole Ukraine debacle.

• They do not have the support of the EU’s 450M strong population and neither have they bothered to gauge it.

• They have managed to alienate America, their longtime protector.

• And the EU is about to make another poor miscalculation…

The donation/gifting of $300B in frozen Russian assets to the Ukraine!

This move should have profound legal and financial long-term repercussions for the EU.

All of a sudden countries like China, India and others… will have been convinced that their funds and investments in Europe are no longer safe and will embark on a mass exit.

The EU’s financial ratings; from predominantly US institutions, should plummet devaluing the Euro and the EU earning a “rogue” financial status.

Post-war legal troubles will also await the EU over a stolen $300B sum and its compounding interest.

[Robin Hood]

When you hear Euro-politicians and others, worrying about Russia invading/occupying the whole of Europe, they’re not talking about the limited Ukraine invasion currently taking place, but an invasion by the entire Russian military mobilized (4 million men) and all firepower, etc. But it's not Russia's aim and never has been.

Well said! But there are millions of people in the UK who firmly believe that is EXACTLY Russia's intent ! How many times have we heard on TV that Putin wants to rebuild the Soviet Empire? Russia is the biggest country on the Planet. Why would Putin want to inherit all the European problems? I don't think he is the slightest bit interested in territorial expansion. But the US has displayed quite openly their intent to do just that, and UK Governments over the years have dutifully followed the US's lead. Now we are going to make life even tougher for those living in the UK (and to some extent in Europe) just to rearm the UK for an event that, like you, I think will never happen and all these defensive weapons will turn out to be OFFENSIVE weapons!

[Londonrake]

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[Get Real!]

But the US has displayed quite openly their intent to do just that, and UK Governments over the years have dutifully followed the US's lead.

And not to mention the US/UK unwavering support for the heinous “greater Israel” crusade, currently being implemented in all directions.

Western hypocrisy reigns supreme!