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mcar

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48. I'll post as I see fit, thanks all the same

Tue Mar 1, 2022, 03:47 PM

Mar 2022

In this case, the OP is being critical of something "not happening," when they have no idea what is actually going on.

I've seen it all over social media in the last week. I'm sure you have too. "Why isn't" Biden/EU/NATO doing this? Only to find out that they either have or did shortly thereafter.

Remember SWIFT - the media's chew toy of last week? "Why isn't Biden/EU blocking Russia from SWIFT?" Of course, it happened a few days later. All the while, there was no mention of the very strong financial sanctions that had been issued.

Things are moving very quickly WRT this war - but some things take a bit of time and strategizing. As I said, I trust the leaders - they've done a great job so far.

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About that Russian convoy [View all] Samrob Mar 2022 OP

Just need to send Javelins and night vision goggles. gab13by13 Mar 2022 #1

People are sending the newest night vison equipment OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #20

I don't think it's as easy as you portray, gab13by13 Mar 2022 #25

Russia is in the east... OneBlueDotS-Carolina Mar 2022 #28

Well, Despite Being an Expert Armchair General, MineralMan Mar 2022 #2

I would also imagine they're getting advice, intel and materiel from their friends in the EU and US. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #3

Ya think? MineralMan Mar 2022 #10

I'm confident they will. The convoy is Putin's next big mistake. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #13

Yes, it could be, for sure. MineralMan Mar 2022 #15

Don't you know... AZSkiffyGeek Mar 2022 #4

But of course... MineralMan Mar 2022 #11

Never said I was an expert. I was asking for comments from experts as to why certain measures Samrob Mar 2022 #12

Well said. OnDoutside Mar 2022 #24

Welcome to DU Samrob! FM123 Mar 2022 #32

Thank you. nt Samrob Mar 2022 #46

Isn't that the fun of the internet? PJMcK Mar 2022 #16

As are DU legal experts. we can do it Mar 2022 #23

Maybe it's really not necessary to harsh so much on people notinkansas Mar 2022 #35

Yes, I think that this is weighing very heavy on the minds (and hearts) of those FM123 Mar 2022 #50

Yup. 2naSalit Mar 2022 #43

Because after a few rockets Russians will start strafing and killing everything moving along road. Hoyt Mar 2022 #5

Not disagreeing, but the range on the Javelins is 2.5 miles. That's a lot of strafing... albacore Mar 2022 #21

That's my concern. Don't believe they've really cut loose yet. But it's likely coming. Hoyt Mar 2022 #37

How fast can this convoy move? Tracer Mar 2022 #6

If the Ukranians had the resources they would do it. The Tomconroy Mar 2022 #7

They may be waiting for the perfect moment to strike for maximum effect. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #14

Just saw this: Tomconroy Mar 2022 #31

Maybe Ukraine's public statements are a bit of a diversion... lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #33

Heard on the teevee that they are entering the mud season dhol82 Mar 2022 #8

It looks to me like the convoy is on pavement. gab13by13 Mar 2022 #29

Not on highways it's not problematic. MineralMan Mar 2022 #30

Probaly slow them down jonstl08 Mar 2022 #9

Do you really think the Ukrainian military isn't on this? mcar Mar 2022 #17

Agree empedocles Mar 2022 #22

See post 35. notinkansas Mar 2022 #36

I'll post as I see fit, thanks all the same mcar Mar 2022 #48

Tanks are poor targets for such an operation sarisataka Mar 2022 #18

(40 Miles x 5280') / 30' per vehicle 7040 vehicles? rgbecker Mar 2022 #19

The vast majority of those vehicles are soft. Happy Hoosier Mar 2022 #27

The 40 mile long convoy story has been debunked. Yes, it's a convoy, but not a solid 40 mi long PortTack Mar 2022 #38

They can, but you have to get close enough to do it. Happy Hoosier Mar 2022 #26

Yes, with an endless supply of Molotov cocktails!! PortTack Mar 2022 #40

It seems that letting them sit there and run out of gas is good strategy... Sancho Mar 2022 #34

Ukraine Air Force is taking control of 70 fighter jets sent by the E.U. union to Poland's boarder PortTack Mar 2022 #39

There has been some media blackout of the convoy Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #41

Let's trust the Ukrainians to handle this. They pick the time, place, and circumstances of the Cognitive_Resonance Mar 2022 #42

I trust those brave people to handle it. I'm just eager to have some of those tanks blown up Samrob Mar 2022 #44

If you look at the satellite, the flanks are covered by armor greenjar_01 Mar 2022 #45

This morning (EST) Zelensky's office claimed their forces have been shelling elements of the convoy. Cognitive_Resonance Mar 2022 #47

The Russians have long range S400's in Belarus and smaller AAA with the convoy. WarGamer Mar 2022 #49

Here's my armchair advice... AntiFascist Mar 2022 #51