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  • in reply to: Russian Tensions #229539
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    Finland and Sweden have never been neutral, have they, NATO or not?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229538
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    Are you seriously saying they are considering putting dupes on the ground in Russian or Ukrainian territory? What Expeditionary Force outside of NATO’s borders are they planning?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229536
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    Under the new treaty, the UK will have to go to war with Russia if the latter attacks Finland, even if Finland does not join NATO.

    What’s the crack anyway with Finland and Sweden joining NATO? It isn’t as if govts act simply because the population is nervous. Is NATO really planning something against Russia? Otherwise, why?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229515
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    https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/12/russia-ukraine-war-news-live-updates/#link-6454DWWX3FC6FIJA64ZZLKVAQY

    I wish I had your optimism that this is not pushing us toward a nuclear holocaust, but it looks like it is.

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229499
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    Why is UK so desperate for a war?

    in reply to: Capitalism’s animal holocaust continues. #229497
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    Wildlife Services kills has killed over a million wildlife a year. Many are the big predators. Others are the unfortunate animals deemed “pests.” Most of the killing is done to appease the agricultural community. The ranchers, especially, call for the death of wolves, bears, and cougars.

    Many of the victims are collateral damage. They aren’t the intended victims, but they happen to wander into the traps.

    in reply to: Capitalism’s animal holocaust continues. #229496
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    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services killed more than 1.75 million wild animals across the country in 2021.

    in reply to: Workers’ lower than ever expectations. #229475
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    Yes. Obviously loads of would-be entrepreneurs are just churning out stuff to make money – such as p.o.d. non-books and crappy online videos, and it isn’t the fault of genuinely curious but poorly educated workers who are setting out to better their knowledge and discover writers, and don’t really know where to look or how to avoid.

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229466
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    And Putin could not see this US plan? He took the bait of invading Ukraine, which couldn’t join NATO in any case? He is a patsy?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229460
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    But what’s the gain for the British ruling class?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229459
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    Can I answer my own question?

    It has achieved for the US the end of Nordstream 2, and Europe as a market for American gas.

    It has caused a recession in Russia and has weakened any chance for EU independence from Washington.

    All the deaths and loss and suffering has been “collateral damage” and no skin off Washington’s nose when contrasted with the above gains.

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229458
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    And it’ll achieve what, for the West, or for Ukraine?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229454
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    How will the West extricate itself from the sanctions it has imposed on Russia once the war has been frozen? Won’t such extrication have to be extremely slow, to save face?

    And, won’t what remains of Ukraine be under enormous financial debt to the West for all the weaponry it is receiving? They can’t be just giving it all to them!?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229439
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    Marching on Moscow would take how long? 120 seconds after he sets off, nuclear missiles would obliterate London, Paris, Berlin, Warsaw etc.

    Who’s the one living in the 19th century?

    in reply to: Russian Tensions #229436
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