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justhanginon

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37. Looks like they may have hit a speed bump! The old saying still holds true,

Mon Mar 7, 2022, 01:49 PM

Mar 2022

Whether you are replacing a kitchen faucet or going for world domination, "nothing is ever as easy as it appears on the surface".
I can vouch for the first but haven't tried the world domination thing.

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Ukrainian forces have retaken Mykolaiv airport [View all] Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 OP

Ukrainians are aware that they are fighting for the future of the free world Walleye Mar 2022 #1

Putin is also fighting for a new world order, autocratic dominance. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #2

But they are really trying to achieve their glorious past in Russia and China Walleye Mar 2022 #4

Yes Putin wants past glories, but he wants to be world dominant. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #7

China must decide if it wants to throw in with these war criminals Walleye Mar 2022 #10

China signed an agreement with Russia before the war broke out. gab13by13 Mar 2022 #11

Exactly. They are are working together to achieve world dominance. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #17

Looks like they may have hit a speed bump! The old saying still holds true, justhanginon Mar 2022 #37

Hilarious comment. I wish you could call Xi and tell him that. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #40

China doesn't see Putin as a war criminal. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #12

I think China plans a lot farther into the future than we do Walleye Mar 2022 #13

Oh yes, China is superb at the long game. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #16

That's funny. We do have a short history but so many Americans are ignorant of it Walleye Mar 2022 #18

Yep we can't be bothered to learn 200 yrs of history. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #19

"We"?..Speak for yourself. I know my history as does everyone whathehell Mar 2022 #21

China, North Korea And Iran Are Watching... PaulnFortWorth Mar 2022 #32

Exactly, they are watching and taking notes. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #41

Neither do the Chinese want the world, anamnua Mar 2022 #42

Exactly. China does not want the world to be blown up. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #43

The USSR is a failed state. Putin's plan to reunite mother Russia is a foley. PortTack Mar 2022 #23

I hope so. But right now he has the world over a barrel. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #26

There are no good answers when it comes to war. We are all very aware of that PortTack Mar 2022 #29

Yes I agree, it is not about nuclear risk. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #39

I agree with you, gab13by13 Mar 2022 #14

Yes exactly. The PutinGOP want an autocracy here in the US. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #44

Actually, they already have begun that narrative. tblue37 Mar 2022 #51

K&R, I don't think people realize how effective the UKR military has been at counter offensive and uponit7771 Mar 2022 #3

Ukraine is hunting the generals now, with some fair success. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #6

+1, and its because RA are using unencrypted commercial communications in UKR that the uponit7771 Mar 2022 #8

Yes. RU generals went to the front line to chew out the incompetent troops. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #45

I wonder if any got fragged. lagomorph777 Mar 2022 #46

Good point. I think one general was particulary brutal and a bad guy. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #48

Nobody wins a war like this. kentuck Mar 2022 #5

Tell that to the survivors that aren't enslaved by the Russians. Renew Deal Mar 2022 #9

Putin wants this war to damage president Biden, gab13by13 Mar 2022 #15

This isn't a war - this is an invasion VWolf Mar 2022 #28

War is for LOSERS PaulnFortWorth Mar 2022 #34

Between Russian incompetence, sanctions, and Ukrainian determination IronLionZion Mar 2022 #20

Hopeful news! pandr32 Mar 2022 #22

It is..so can we cheer them on instead of posting DOOM and GLOOM??!! PortTack Mar 2022 #25

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Yeah, that's total BS, comrade! FSogol Mar 2022 #36

Ukrainians are absolutely winning this war Steven Maurer Mar 2022 #27

Absolutely they are winning PortTack Mar 2022 #31

Russian Oligarchs are given the military contracts based on who launders money the best. sarcasmo Mar 2022 #30

I guess Russia sure showed us! Wingus Dingus Mar 2022 #33

GREAT NEWS ! ! ! liberalla Mar 2022 #35

The 14 days are up on Thursday nuxvomica Mar 2022 #38

Putin will call his troops home and claim victory Johnny2X2X Mar 2022 #49

The original grim predictions were based upon Russian having a competent military. Irish_Dem Mar 2022 #47

Gratitude! Rt TY Cha Mar 2022 #50

Interesting. This is in the south where Russia has been dominating. nt Quixote1818 Mar 2022 #52