Russia Invades ukraine

[sime42]

Bosh! And just like that the comedy was drained from another thread.

[Doug Tait]

1 hour ago, Johnsond said:

The strategic and tactical expert is back with his vast knowledge of all things military based on his ??????????????

Come on SP if you are a former serviceman don’t be shy, nothing wrong with previous military service, it shows a level of character and determination that’s not to be sniffed  at. My time at the Guards depot in Pirbright was one of the most formative experiences of my life ( definitely no room for blaggers there ).Mind you I only ever got up to battalion level operations, we knew very little of the bigger picture at section and platoon level. I’m curious where you obtained this  high level understanding of strategy etc, Sandhurst perhaps 🤔 

 

52 minutes ago, topchippyles said:

He is talking utter tosh as usual. 

 

Guys it was a joke based on Trump's proclamation that...

 

I'll stop the war in 24hrs of becoming the greatest leader the world will ever know. I'll just speak to Vlad, such a great guy, we'll make a deal and stop the war, easy, such an easy deal with a real great guy.

 

 

Edit.

I'm not entirely convinced by his claim as people in the know think Putin isn't so comfortable with Trump, he's too loose a cannon for Putin. Apparently Trump's unpredictability and habit of changing with the wind isn't easy for Putin to deal with. Also, there are far more than just 2 interested parties involved in decision making.

Edited November 18 by Doug Tait
Opinion.

[Whoppa Choppa]

Johnsond - on the whole I agree with the politic of what I read of what you've written. Probably about 10% of it max. But I have a question - how the FK do you have so much time to write so much?!

[sime42]

Bosh! And there, is the million dollar question.

[Johnsond]

1 hour ago, Whoppa Choppa said:

Johnsond - on the whole I agree with the politic of what I read of what you've written. Probably about 10% of it max. But I have a question - how the FK do you have so much time to write so much?!

I’ve done two trips this year one for 13 weeks another for 9 been off for the last 4 and due away again shortly. The job I was on was tidal so loads of time on my hands between slacks . To be honest goading the ATL is not a demanding undertaking. There you go SP that’s how it’s done, someone asked me a question I gave a straight answer. 🤷‍♂️simples,

[Johnsond]

49 minutes ago, sime42 said:

Bosh! And there, is the million dollar question.

Question answered Bosh 👍 try it 

[Johnsond]

1 hour ago, Doug Tait said:

 

 

Guys it was a joke based on Trump's proclamation that...

 

I'll stop the war in 24hrs of becoming the greatest leader the world will ever know. I'll just speak to Vlad, such a great guy, we'll make a deal and stop the war, easy, such an easy deal with a real great guy.

 

 

Edit.

I'm not entirely convinced by his claim as people in the know think Putin isn't so comfortable with Trump, he's too loose a cannon for Putin. Apparently Trump's unpredictability and habit of changing with the wind isn't easy for Putin to deal with. Also, there are far more than just 2 interested parties involved in decision making.

Yeah I 100% totally get that Doug, at the same time it was too good an opportunity to call out a massive blagger.

I tend to think Biden has done just enough to keep Ukraine ticking over no more. A very profitable undertaking, to at the 11th hr finally give them permission to fire missiles into enemy territory just before he leaves office and after months of Zelenskyy begging for help is a cynical at best decision. He knows he’s out the door shortly and someone else will have to sort the mess out. Standard Labour/Democrat style. 

Edited November 18 by Johnsond

[Johnsond]

1 hour ago, sime42 said:

Bosh! And just like that the comedy was drained from another thread.

There’s no comedy in what’s happening in Ukraine 

[sime42]

[Johnsond]

52 minutes ago, sime42 said:

Nope we just look at it very very differently. Talking to the  Ukrainian DPO off the charter vessel I was on for 7 years this morning on wats app

. He is working in Gulf of Mexico his eldest son is on frontline, his mrs and other kids are in Odessa trying to get by.  There’s no comedy in any of what he had to say. 

Edited November 18 by Johnsond