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Zelensky landed in Bakmut today. Surprise visit close to the front. The Russians have called it operation Meat Grinder. It was a Ukrainian offensive that turned into a wall of shit. Honestly, don't know who's "winning", but a lot of dying. One of the known Nazis, Anton Radko, got thumped there on the 5th, and has been in the hospital. His unit was called "88K"...
The thing with our modern world, people post on IG and FB where they are and what they're doing. I don't know if they are using facial recognition or what, but a few european and south American feeds are posting pics and info about "mercanaries" and "volunteers" from other countries. The info they post is stuff from their pages. When they left, what they left and their pasts. There are some ex-soldiers from the states, and some soft looking guys. Odd mix really. Even some Americans inked with 88's or Black Suns.

Oh, and 4 nights in a row now, Donetsk has been under rocket fire. Primarily the Kalinisky district...more to the point, Kalinin hospital. I'm sure there are soldiers there too, but it's also the hospital wounded civilians are taken to. There have been a bunch of them, as there has been over 250 shells land in the city over the last 24 hours.

Ukraine officials are saying a massive offensive has been planned from Russia, via Belarus, in February... Remember Biden saying he "Knew" when Russia would attack? Yes, after he told Ukraine to up the shelling? I hope this doesn't mean they plan on provoking things to the north as well.
 

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So, Biden adm approved another whopping aid to Ukraine, thanks to US taxpayers.
They keep pushing Putin, and I'm wondering when will Russia going to start using its hypersonic weapons that can reach hundreds of miles. No need to use nukes. Some people ridicule Russia's technology, but what if Russia pushed into unleash hundreds of nuke warheads if Armaggeddon starts, that can reach the US in 30 minutes. Could the US stop ALL of them? I'm not so sure. Fucked up times we're having now with idiots in charge everywhere.
And I thought Brezhnev was crazy, during the Cold War.


Just a note about Russian technology. Reading this info on the internet is BS >
Does Russia have night vision?
But unlike Western armies, Russia does not routinely issue night-vision gear to dismounted troops. Only a select few special forces and reconnaissance units get the equipment, says Mr Cranny-Evans. This is borne out by images of captured Russian soldiers.Apr 14, 2022

When I was still in my old country of Hungary, I worked at a large complex with ca 3000 people there in 1967. I worked on the top floor of one of the buildings on site, in the military equipment classified department. We made night vision personal units for tank commanders and long range 2 and 3 meter static telescopes that a building's window could be seen 40 kms away. All the equipment was made for the CCCP, with engraved made in USSR logos. When I was in the army, our BTR60 had the same night vision equipment onboard, I was part of it making it. The Russians were helped by its satellite countries with more advanced technologies at the time.
 
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So, Biden adm approved another whopping aid to Ukraine, thanks to US taxpayers.
They keep pushing Putin, and I'm wondering when will Russia going to start using its hypersonic weapons that can reach hundreds of miles. No need to use nukes. Some people ridicule Russia's technology, but what if Russia pushed into unleash hundreds of nuke warheads if Armaggeddon starts, that can reach the US in 30 minutes. Could the US stop ALL of them? I'm not so sure. Fucked up times we're having now with idiots in charge everywhere.
And I thought Brezhnev was crazy, during the Cold War.


Just a note about Russian technology. Reading this info on the internet is BS >
Does Russia have night vision?
But unlike Western armies, Russia does not routinely issue night-vision gear to dismounted troops. Only a select few special forces and reconnaissance units get the equipment, says Mr Cranny-Evans. This is borne out by images of captured Russian soldiers.Apr 14, 2022

When I was still in my old country of Hungary, I worked at a large complex with ca 3000 people there in 1967. I worked on the top floor of one of the buildings on site, in the military equipment classified department. We made night vision personal units for tank commanders and long range 2 and 3 meter static telescopes that a building's window could be seen 40 kms away. All the equipment was made for the CCCP, with engraved made in USSR logos. When I was in the army, our BTR60 had the same night vision equipment onboard, I was part of it making it. The Russians were helped by its satellite countries with more advanced technologies at the time.
I'm a firm believer in never underestimating an opponent. Whatever the media says is mostly BS, from both sides. There are people here, that say we'd win "hands down", "you don't know what else the military has"...which is true. I doubt we know what they have as well. I saw NASA images of Ukraine at night...pretty damn dark. My guess is some missiles have hit their marks. That's not done iron sights. Hell, they were running turbine tanks before we were.
The thing that worries me most, is our leadership wanting the fight. Like them or hate them, Russians are a proud people. They have more people both willing and able to fight. My boys are at an age this is a real issue for me. "Summons" cards are being handed out in western Ukraine already...less than a year in according to our timeline here.
Kosovo, Serbia, Syria, Poland, Belarus, etc, etc, Are all like twisting glass, ready to shatter.
Nothing on the news here though...
 

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I'm sure I, like so many other RDPers, are looking forward to and will be keeping an eye out for the 'Regor-approved' voting recommendations for 24'. 👍👍👍
If they have a chance at winning that would certainly be a nice change too. 🤷
 

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I'm sure I, like so many other RDPers, are looking forward to and will be keeping an eye out for the 'Regor-approved' voting recommendations for 24'. 👍👍👍

Keeping voting those RINO money laundering scumbags T, things are going so well......................🤣

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Selfishly, I'm good, I think what you're saying is, Don't Vote At All, because there's No Right Vote --- yes ?

That's not what I'm saying, I'm saying stop voting for the D's and RINO's.

They have DESTROYED this nation and R voters in the primaries keeps voting them in. There's NO difference from them and the D's, look at what they are doing.

If we can't win with candidates that ACTUALLY care about our nation, then let the motherfucker burn. The sooner we get the pitchforks at the gates, the better!!!!

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That's not what I'm saying, I'm saying stop voting for the D's and RINO's.

They have DESTROYED this nation and R voters in the primaries keeps voting them in. There's NO difference from them and the D's, look at what they are doing.

If we can't win with candidates that ACTUALLY care about our nation, then let the motherfucker burn. The sooner we get the pitchforks at the gates, the better!!!!

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I'd gladly bet you $ 1,000 I've never voted for anyone different that you in a National Election --- well except perhaps when you were still in high school. 🙂
So don't waste your P&G "Influences" in my direction simply because I'm skeptical of the right-wing shit slingers as much as those on the left.
I don't see any good guys from my vantage point, just some not quite as bad.
With that out of the way, I'll be looking forward to the Regor Approved List of Candidates.
 

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I'd gladly bet you $ 1,000 I've never voted for anyone different that you in a National Election --- well except perhaps when you were still in high school. 🙂
So don't waste your P&G "Influences" in my direction simply because I'm skeptical of the right-wing shit slingers as much as those on the left.
I don't see any good guys from my vantage point, just some not quite as bad.
With that out of the way, I'll be looking forward to the Regor Approved List of Candidates.

I need more MAGA support out of you T..........................................ULTRA MAGA!!!!!!!!!

You may hate the man for his character and morals, I can't blame you there, but his mission trumps all of it.
 

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I'd gladly bet you $ 1,000 I've never voted for anyone different that you in a National Election --- well except perhaps when you were still in high school. 🙂
So don't waste your P&G "Influences" in my direction simply because I'm skeptical of the right-wing shit slingers as much as those on the left.
I don't see any good guys from my vantage point, just some not quite as bad.
With that out of the way, I'll be looking forward to the Regor Approved List of Candidates.
I've had to look at candidates from the spectrum of least to most harmful. Not who can save the country, but who will wreck it less.
Sounds like it's nothing new?

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I need more MAGA support out of you T..........................................ULTRA MAGA!!!!!!!!!

You may hate the man for his character and morals, I can't blame you there, but his mission trumps all of it.
If Trump wants to see his "Mission or Vision" realized, if his ego will tolerate it, he'd best be tutoring a successor. With one term left, the old guard political pros will just keep him on his heals, knowing all they need to do is keep him running around while the clock runs out.
A one man offense ain't going to get the job done, even if you're "The Donald". The man needs a team, but he's not a good team player.
 

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Elon who ? Musk ? I don't follow this Twitter shit Regor, that's your sandbox not mine. All I can say is, when the pencil hits the ballot, you're doing no more or less for this country than I am buddy. You're the RDP Influencer, that's your gig, not mine. 😁
 

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If Trump wants to see his "Mission or Vision" realized, if his ego will tolerate it, he'd best be tutoring a successor. With one term left, the old guard political pros will just keep him on his heals, knowing all they need to do is keep him running around while the clock runs out.
A one man offense ain't going to get the job done, even if you're "The Donald". The man needs a team, but he's not a good team player.

His name is Kash Patel...........................for now.
 

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Elon who ? Musk ? I don't follow this Twitter shit Regor, that's your sandbox not mine. All I can say is, when the pencil hits the ballot, you're doing no more or less for this country than I am buddy. You're the RDP Influencer, that's your gig, not mine. 😁

You're a good American T, I'll never dispute that, but we need to wake up other good Americans who truly have our nation's best interest at heart, not their wallets.

In the end, all I want is for our justice system to be levied equally across the board and our laws on the books enforced. Unfortunately that is not the case any longer and it's contributing to the destruction of our nation.

I enjoy boating and many other things this site discusses, but nothing is more important than that, NOTHING!!!!!
 

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Shouldn't he be managing a Motel 6 in Kingman or the Island Inn in Havasu ? Oh, never mind, wrong Patel clan. 😊
His credentials are impressive, but honestly doubt I'd board an airplane if I saw him walk on ahead of me. 😳
Maybe it's the eyes ?? 😈


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He does have freaky eyes AND he's pushing some books...................................always a bad sign.
 

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You're a good American T, I'll never dispute that, but we need to wake up other good Americans who truly have our nation's best interest at heart, not their wallets.

In the end, all I want is for our justice system to be levied equally across the board and our laws on the books enforced. Unfortunately that is not the case any longer and it's contributing to the destruction of our nation.

I enjoy boating and many other things this site discusses, but nothing is more important than that, NOTHING!!!!!
Well sir, then "Damn the Submarines, Full Speed Ahead" You're objectives are honorable, you're seeking absolutes in a system ruled by interpretations, and not by accident.

It's far more your future than mine, as it is my kids, your kids and their kids.
The message is loud and clear everywhere I look, this is their world now and it's my mission just to stay the hell out of the way.
😁
 

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Well sir, then "Damn the Submarines, Full Speed Ahead" You're objectives are honorable, you're seeking absolutes in a system ruled by interpretations, and not by accident.

It's far more your future than mine, as it is my kids, your kids and their kids.
The message is loud and clear everywhere I look, this is their world now and it's my mission just to stay the hell out of the way.
😁

That's a losing attitude, but an acceptable one from the glue factory I guess. 😝

Buck the fuck up T!!!!!!!
 

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Old Fuckers should be the most feared. Mostly well armed and mostly too old to GAF.

LIke Nicki Sixx's Grandfather Tom, on his way to IHOP in the morning.

"Gramps, speed up, you're blocking the fast lane." "I pay taxes for both lanes, and besides, IDGAF." "Grandpa why are you always packing heat, when we're just goin down to IHOP?" "IDGAF, Nothing and Nobody's getting between me and my pancakes..."
 

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That's a losing attitude, but an acceptable one from the glue factory I guess. 😝

Buck the fuck up T!!!!!!!
It's honest, which is more than most. I'm 45, but today and whatever tomorrows are for my kids.

Everyone chooses for themselves. We all burn out like candles...just some are birthday candles, and others are Roman candles.
 

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That's a losing attitude, but an acceptable one from the glue factory I guess. 😝

Buck the fuck up T!!!!!!!
Trust me, there's a whole gang of us washed up old vets up here on this mountain. We'll buck up when threatened, otherwise there's no reason to be squandering what energy we've got left. 🤣
We came together after the fire in 07', even had ID check points and armed roving patrols, we can do it again if necessary.

My morning was pretty exciting, I killed a gopher, it's always a good day when you kill one of them bastards. 👍
 

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That's a losing attitude, but an acceptable one from the glue factory I guess. 😝

Buck the fuck up T!!!!!!!
OK, fair nuff, in the spirit of learning, "Buck the fuck Up" --- Please elaborate.

Is it a mental state of Intentions of desiring a specific victory, or a physical state of Achievement towards accomplishing a specific victory ?
Can I accomplish this on the shitter in my lounging attire, or will it require I put on street clothes and immerse myself in the public ?

You see, when I say to myself "Come on ole man, Buck the fuck up", it's to get my scrawny ass off RDP and get out and mow the grove or trim hedges.
Having good intentions about performing that activity will not actually get er done.
My daddy taught me that back in them good ole days, using both psychological and physical means as a motivational learning tool. 😖
I eventually reached the conclusion that dear ole dad didn't give two fucks about how good my intentions were, no points are awarded, none.

So sure am I you know what I'm going to ask next, I'm not even going to. 😁

You have a good day sir, I admire your intentions. 🤣
 

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OK, fair nuff, in the spirit of learning, "Buck the fuck Up" --- Please elaborate.

Is it a mental state of Intentions of desiring a specific victory, or a physical state of Achievement towards accomplishing a specific victory ?
Can I accomplish this on the shitter in my lounging attire, or will it require I put on street clothes and immerse myself in the public ?

You see, when I say to myself "Come on ole man, Buck the fuck up", it's to get my scrawny ass off RDP and get out and mow the grove or trim hedges.
Having good intentions about performing that activity will not actually get er done.
My daddy taught me that back in them good ole days, using both psychological and physical means as a motivational learning tool. 😖
I eventually reached the conclusion that dear ole dad didn't give two fucks about how good my intentions were, no points are awarded, none.

So sure am I you know what I'm going to ask next, I'm not even going to. 😁

You have a good day sir, I admire your intentions. 🤣

Do your kids and grandchildren have any interest in what's happening to our nation?
 

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OK, fair nuff, in the spirit of learning, "Buck the fuck Up" --- Please elaborate.

Is it a mental state of Intentions of desiring a specific victory, or a physical state of Achievement towards accomplishing a specific victory ?
Can I accomplish this on the shitter in my lounging attire, or will it require I put on street clothes and immerse myself in the public ?

You see, when I say to myself "Come on ole man, Buck the fuck up", it's to get my scrawny ass off RDP and get out and mow the grove or trim hedges.
Having good intentions about performing that activity will not actually get er done.
My daddy taught me that back in them good ole days, using both psychological and physical means as a motivational learning tool. 😖
I eventually reached the conclusion that dear ole dad didn't give two fucks about how good my intentions were, no points are awarded, none.

So sure am I you know what I'm going to ask next, I'm not even going to. 😁

You have a good day sir, I admire your intentions. 🤣
Getting it done? That’s for others. 😬

Some people complain about politicians yet refuse to run for office, raise money for candidates or even just volunteer for a campaign. They think complaining will make a difference.

They talk about civil war yet are not out in the street protesting or firing the first shot. They call for overthrowing a “fraudulently elected” government and “coming after” fellow Americans they view as enemies, yet never actually do a thing.

And some complain about crime and the destruction of the social fabric, yet call for the elimination of law enforcement and call for anarchy from the comfort of their own couch of course.

They certainly wouldn’t want to be soiled with the work, they are the idea guys. Yet others need to “buck the fuck up”?
 

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OK, fair nuff, in the spirit of learning, "Buck the fuck Up" --- Please elaborate.

Is it a mental state of Intentions of desiring a specific victory, or a physical state of Achievement towards accomplishing a specific victory ?
Can I accomplish this on the shitter in my lounging attire, or will it require I put on street clothes and immerse myself in the public ?

You see, when I say to myself "Come on ole man, Buck the fuck up", it's to get my scrawny ass off RDP and get out and mow the grove or trim hedges.
Having good intentions about performing that activity will not actually get er done.
My daddy taught me that back in them good ole days, using both psychological and physical means as a motivational learning tool. 😖
I eventually reached the conclusion that dear ole dad didn't give two fucks about how good my intentions were, no points are awarded, none.

So sure am I you know what I'm going to ask next, I'm not even going to. 😁

You have a good day sir, I admire your intentions. 🤣
Intentions are nice to have, but motivation is what spurs someone to action. Different folk require different motivators, and varying amounts.

You can literally say, "been there, done that"...not many can. Many can be motivated to action, to only quickly retreat when they see or feel the consequences of those actions. Motivated once more to change paths. Your offspring are old enough to act independently, and that can lessen one's apprehension.

For now, most go through their day to day lives. The motivation is not great enough to stop that. To do much more is wasted energy. My thoughts are this: Do what needs doing today, but don't dismiss what may need doing tomorrow. Enjoy today, because tomorrow may bring more difficult challenges...if I'm allowed to meet them.
 

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All seriousness, aside. Am I the only one who, paraphrasing here, took "Buck the Fuck Up!" as merely satirical humor?
 

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Do your kids and grandchildren have any interest in what's happening to our nation?
My son, who's rapidly approaching 50 and his wife certainly do, they're huge on the MAGA guy.
Daughter votes right, but is currently embroiled in a divorce and otherwise indulging her passion to find God's beauty in all she beholds.
So yeah, they're good and likewise my grandkids seem so as well.
 

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Getting it done? That’s for others. 😬

Some people complain about politicians yet refuse to run for office, raise money for candidates or even just volunteer for a campaign. They think complaining will make a difference.

They talk about civil war yet are not out in the street protesting or firing the first shot. They call for overthrowing a “fraudulently elected” government and “coming after” fellow Americans they view as enemies, yet never actually do a thing.

And some complain about crime and the destruction of the social fabric, yet call for the elimination of law enforcement and call for anarchy from the comfort of their own couch of course.

They certainly wouldn’t want to be soiled with the work, they are the idea guys. Yet others need to “buck the fuck up”?
In case you hadn't noticed, I was going for tactful this morning. :rolleyes: No fair reading between the lines. ;)
 
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