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Originally Posted By RattleCanAR: Good stand up comedians are normally well above the curve and very intelligent. My nephew performs in NYC and he is sharp like most of them. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By RattleCanAR: Originally Posted By rgkeller: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: If he survives this he's going to be a global rockstar. Gives well thought out, convincing interviews while in the field and in two or three languages. Good stand up comedians are normally well above the curve and very intelligent. My nephew performs in NYC and he is sharp like most of them. After Al Franken, I’m not ready to try another comedian in our politics. |
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Originally Posted By BLKVooDoo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/Screenshot_20220304-164008_Instagram_jpg-2301356.JPG View Quote Corporal Klinger foiled again. |
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It is one thing for a society to elect change; it is another for a court of law to impose change by adjudging those who oppose it hostes humani generis, enemies of the human race. --Justice Scalia
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Originally Posted By hondaciv: With what army? People need to consider Russias "D-" rated performance right now. He's not going anywhere else. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By hondaciv: Originally Posted By atavistic: The crazy part. We have to be ready for RU expanding this, going to Moldova, Baltics, POL, etc. And we have to be ready for whole house of cards to fold like a Soviet-era suit. With what army? People need to consider Russias "D-" rated performance right now. He's not going anywhere else. I hope between the CRT classes someone at the Pentagon is thinking: 'How would we secure 5,000 Russian nuclear devices in short order if there were a massive power vacuum there in 12 hours'? Because if those go walking, that's an extraordinary problem. |
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God Bless Edward Snowden.
God Bless Ammon Bundy. quod est necessarium est licitum Interim call sign: Tiffany |
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View Quote I'll take em off their hands. I don't mind. |
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If true this would be crazy, that Russia still has no control over the airspace.
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Originally Posted By Blue_Devil_JD: How does Putin taste. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Blue_Devil_JD: Originally Posted By sulman: You're being sold an image. He's got some chops clearly but these breathless and fawning tweets are just fucking weird imho. r How does Putin taste. Seriously. I cannot criticize the guy right now. He surely isn't perfect, but we haven't seen this kind of leadership in a long time. Yes, there is certainly PR behind most of what he does, but NOT fleeing is a choice very few if any other politicians would make. He risked what had to be considered a near certain death. Hell, at this point it is still absolutely on the table. If Russia figures out his location a missile is going to be inbound immediately. I think a few of the missiles hitting civilians were exactly that - Russia thought they knew where he or some of the other leaders were and hit a civilian area anyways. |
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Originally Posted By Bassgasm: You cannot decouple the US from the EU. EU = NATO = US. We're hitched to that wagon whether or not we want to be. Russia hasn't attacked NATO for the same reason NATO hasn't attacked Russia. Unless Putin is truly overdue for a trip to the loony bin or unless he decides he wants to go out in a hail of ICBMs (and nobody stops him), that's not going to change. View Quote I believe you can. Poland or any other NATO country can act independently with the understanding that Article 5 doesn’t apply. They absolutely have the right to defend their interests whether nato cares to join or not. |
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Originally Posted By Cobradriver: Tboy, Holy shit...glad to see you posting !!! Being the eternal optimist, when you guys get done kicking the shit out of Russia I'll make Ukraine the first stop on my retirement travels. I'll make sure to have lots of cash to help out. Keep your head down, stay safe and remember that there is a massive advantage to fighting an asymmetrical fight versus going toe to toe against heavy forces.... Stay safe !!!! View Quote I had dinner with a local tonight to help build up his moral and give some needed support/advice. He's former military who's family I just drove over 3,000 km to get to safety in order for him to focus on the job at stake to help his countrymen fight. He's afraid of a massive push from Belarus which would knock Lviv out of the fight and doom UA to defeat by losing such a strategic point. He also agrees and has told others that AMERICANS and others should not be fighting this war. This is Ukraine's to fight and they can/will win this if they can be properly supplied. I have complete confidence that Ukraine will be victorious and hope that they take the initiative to kick Russia out of the ENTIRE country. Honestly, I think the best and most realistic outcome would be Ukrainians digging in their heels and showing the world/Russians that they will not surrender to this evil, forcing Russians to stand up to their dictator. Putin knows EVERYTHING is at stake here, namely his life, so he's not going to give up unless there will be total victory. I am willing to be my life on this that he is mistaken. There are many more like me that can see the silver lining. Ukraine needs your support and encouragement. This victory will be a massive shift here and Ukrainians will finally be respected and take responsibility for themselves. I'm a realist and find myself seeing a dire situation in front of me but I have complete confidence that Putin will be destroyed. These are amazing times to be alive and very scary if you live here. |
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Originally Posted By BLKVooDoo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/Screenshot_20220304-164008_Instagram_jpg-2301356.JPG View Quote This I don't get. They will just be a liability. A distraction. What are there, 20? They are likely to cause more issues by doing something stupid. These are not your EESmith people. |
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Originally Posted By HostisHumaniGeneris: Corporal Klinger foiled again. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By HostisHumaniGeneris: Originally Posted By BLKVooDoo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/Screenshot_20220304-164008_Instagram_jpg-2301356.JPG Corporal Klinger foiled again. |
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Originally Posted By BLKVooDoo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/Screenshot_20220304-164008_Instagram_jpg-2301356.JPG View Quote LMAO! |
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Originally Posted By Bassgasm: Good thread here:
View Quote This sounds awesome but How do we know its accurate? |
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when you die, on your deathbed, you will receive total consciousness
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Originally Posted By THOT_Vaccine: Naaa, Pravda will be unironically lying 24 hrs a day. Now would be a good time for a TOR based "Voice of America" website. Link distributed via telegram. *poof* no more ironkurtiansky View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By THOT_Vaccine: Originally Posted By Cav-Gunner: Russia will be media dark in 24 hours. Naaa, Pravda will be unironically lying 24 hrs a day. Now would be a good time for a TOR based "Voice of America" website. Link distributed via telegram. *poof* no more ironkurtiansky Already been done. |
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A Grendel's Love is different from a 5.56's Love
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Originally Posted By BossMaverick: After Al Franken, I’m not ready to try another comedian in our politics. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By BossMaverick: Originally Posted By RattleCanAR: Originally Posted By rgkeller: Originally Posted By Star_Scream: If he survives this he's going to be a global rockstar. Gives well thought out, convincing interviews while in the field and in two or three languages. Good stand up comedians are normally well above the curve and very intelligent. My nephew performs in NYC and he is sharp like most of them. After Al Franken, I’m not ready to try another comedian in our politics. I stated “good”. |
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“...in the hands of politicians grand designs achieve nothing but new forms of the old misery...”
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Originally Posted By GlockZen: If true this would be crazy, that Russia still has no control over the airspace.
View Quote If its true it's because russia allows it I'd almost bet he's holding back his air incase of NATO getting frisky |
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Originally Posted By Tboy: All I can legally carry now is a knife. Things aren't bad enough in Lviv yet, especially since the vast majority of home guard have nothing. I finally started seeing soldiers, one stationed next to the Russian Consulate who confronted me and made me delete a picture I took of the abandoned complex. Nice guys. They have been very confrontational but pretty cool, considering what's going on. One friend said that there is a heavily armed checkpoint near one of the crucial crossroads/bridges. I must have gotten lucky last night. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Tboy: Originally Posted By RattleCanAR: Are you armed and kitted? All I can legally carry now is a knife. Things aren't bad enough in Lviv yet, especially since the vast majority of home guard have nothing. I finally started seeing soldiers, one stationed next to the Russian Consulate who confronted me and made me delete a picture I took of the abandoned complex. Nice guys. They have been very confrontational but pretty cool, considering what's going on. One friend said that there is a heavily armed checkpoint near one of the crucial crossroads/bridges. I must have gotten lucky last night. A knife. Ah. I see the Ukrainian government is every bit as wise and forward-thinking as the USA government. |
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Originally Posted By Bassgasm: Good thread here:
View Quote The Russians are trying to oversaturate the Ukrainian defenses. Sending tank after tank until all the NLAWs, Panzerfausts and RPGs are depleted. |
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Originally Posted By GlockZen: If true this would be crazy, that Russia still has no control over the airspace.
View Quote I want to believe, but fuck, I just don't know. How is that convoy still sitting untouched then? Unless they are considering stingers air superiority. When is the last time we saw an image of an Ukrainian aircraft? The only thing I can think of is both sides have so much anti aircraft shit there, nobody is willing to fly anything but a drone |
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“...in the hands of politicians grand designs achieve nothing but new forms of the old misery...”
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Originally Posted By Chokey:
View Quote Holy SHIT that is terrifying |
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Originally Posted By Cav-Gunner: Russia will be media dark in 24 hours. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By Cav-Gunner: Originally Posted By hondaciv:
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Originally Posted By hondaciv:
Russia will be media dark in 24 hours. Last thing Putin wants is anyone reporting anything that he hasn't personally written or dictated. If you are going to go out like a tsar, might as well act like one. Guy is really alienating everyone and shutting himself off from the world. |
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A Grendel's Love is different from a 5.56's Love
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Originally Posted By Tboy: I had dinner with a local tonight to help build up his moral and give some needed support/advice. He's former military who's family I just drove over 3,000 km to get to safety in order for him to focus on the job at stake to help his countrymen fight. He's afraid of a massive push from Belarus which would knock Lviv out of the fight and doom UA to defeat by losing such a strategic point. He also agrees and has told others that AMERICANS and others should not be fighting this war. This is Ukraine's to fight and they can/will win this if they can be properly supplied. I have complete confidence that Ukraine will be victorious and hope that they take the initiative to kick Russia out of the ENTIRE country. Honestly, I think the best and most realistic outcome would be Ukrainians digging in their heels and showing the world/Russians that they will not surrender to this evil, forcing Russians to stand up to their dictator. Putin knows EVERYTHING is at stake here, namely his life, so he's not going to give up unless there will be total victory. I am willing to be my life on this that he is mistaken. There are many more like me that can see the silver lining. Ukraine needs your support and encouragement. This victory will be a massive shift here and Ukrainians will finally be respected and take responsibility for themselves. I'm a realist and find myself seeing a dire situation in front of me but I have complete confidence that Putin will be destroyed. These are amazing times to be alive and very scary if you live here. View Quote I don’t see Belarus getting any more involved. They see what is happening and are second guessing their pact with devil. |
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Coyote with 40 people crammed into a minivan gets into a chase with DPS, Paco over estimates his driving abilities and *whmmo!* the Astrovan of Immigration becomes a Pinata of Pain, hurling broken bodies like so many tasty pieces of cheap candy...
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Originally Posted By TripleC: This sounds awesome but How do we know its accurate? View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By TripleC: Originally Posted By Bassgasm: Good thread here:
This sounds awesome but How do we know its accurate? The Russians are sending the old stuff, the very old stuff now. There are pictures and videos of trainloads of cold war stuff getting moved. But I think they are trying to oversaturate the UA defenses. |
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Maniac has responded with a scornful remark
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Originally Posted By mancow: Already been done. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By mancow: Originally Posted By THOT_Vaccine: Originally Posted By Cav-Gunner: Russia will be media dark in 24 hours. Naaa, Pravda will be unironically lying 24 hrs a day. Now would be a good time for a TOR based "Voice of America" website. Link distributed via telegram. *poof* no more ironkurtiansky Already been done. Good to see TOR being used for its designed purpose rather than the dark stuff it's become famous for. |
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Originally Posted By hondaciv:
View Quote LOL! Ask most Canadians about the CBC and their reporting of the truth. |
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Originally Posted By cryo_tech: This I don't get. They will just be a liability. A distraction. What are there, 20? They are likely to cause more issues by doing something stupid. These are not your EESmith people. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By cryo_tech: Originally Posted By BLKVooDoo: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/471670/Screenshot_20220304-164008_Instagram_jpg-2301356.JPG This I don't get. They will just be a liability. A distraction. What are there, 20? They are likely to cause more issues by doing something stupid. These are not your EESmith people. I would not recommend that unless they are not cut. If they are not cut, Over the Top Lads!! |
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11M 84-87 Dare to be different - Arrogance Diminishes Wisdom Oh cruel fate, to be thusly boned. Ask not for whom the bone bones, it bones for thee. The answer to 2022's leftist problem is 1973. |
Originally Posted By Walleyeguy24: I want to believe, but fuck, I just don't know. How is that convoy still sitting untouched then? Unless they are considering stingers air superiority. When is the last time we saw an image of an Ukrainian aircraft? The only thing I can think of is both sides have so much anti aircraft shit there, nobody is willing to fly anything but a drone View Quote There's a lot that doesn't make sense. Unrestricted UKR air ops? They've been shoveling propaganda imagery onto social media all week; thus far there is zero evidence for these claims. Weirdly, the Russia Air Force hasn't exactly been prominent either. What are they waiting for. So many cameras in theater, and so, so much we're not seeing. I've stopped looking at Twitter for updates. Signal/Noise is completely fucked. |
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“...in the hands of politicians grand designs achieve nothing but new forms of the old misery...”
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Originally Posted By BigReb: We are only obligated under nato if russia attacks a nato country. If a nato country attacks russia we are not obligated. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By BigReb: Originally Posted By Bassgasm: You cannot decouple the US from the EU. EU = NATO = US. We're hitched to that wagon whether or not we want to be. Russia hasn't attacked NATO for the same reason NATO hasn't attacked Russia. Unless Putin is truly overdue for a trip to the loony bin or unless he decides he wants to go out in a hail of ICBMs (and nobody stops him), that's not going to change. If a nato country attacks russia we are not obligated. Truth is that USA is not obligated for much of anything if Russia attacks a NATO country. Reason is the charter doesn't spell out what kind of response. EU = NATO = US is a way over simplification of the NATO issue. The main issue is NATO is dominated by EU countries. All but two of the seats on the council are in Europe. General secretaries tend to be mostly EU politicians. Thus, NATO is largely controlled by EU countries that mostly don't meet their NATO obligation. Face it, NATO military strength is largely the USA. NATO decision making is largely the weaker EU countries who depend on Russian oil and gas. |
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"Let's eat Grandma!
Let's eat, Grandma! Commas, because your poor grandmother shouldn't be cannibalized." -Chapman |
Originally Posted By Everybodygotone: Regime change was a requisite to dismantling the old USSR. For the puppet states it was an improvement. Remember this asshole? https://i.ibb.co/2WzddSy/Ceausescu.jpg View Quote Put that part on repeat early this morning! |
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Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: The Russians are sending the old stuff, the very old stuff now. There are pictures and videos of trainloads of cold war stuff getting moved. But I think they are trying to oversaturate the UA defenses. View Quote I think that's a good hypothesis. They're going to throw people at it. Has the Soviet doctrine finally arrived in theater? That's bad news for Ukrainian civilians. Well, more bad news. |
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“...in the hands of politicians grand designs achieve nothing but new forms of the old misery...”
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Originally Posted By Goodn: LOL! Ask most Canadians about the CBC and their reporting of the truth. View Quote Even if it's shithead media, cameras and reporters on the ground are important. CNN did well in Afghanistan and their UKR coverage has been really good. A good reporter with local knowledge and the pull to get the access is vital. |
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Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: The Russians are sending the old stuff, the very old stuff now. There are pictures and videos of trainloads of cold war stuff getting moved. But I think they are trying to oversaturate the UA defenses. View Quote |
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Originally Posted By Tboy: There are many ways to help a cause, I just don't think this is prudent, unless there's an agenda at stake. I understand many want to do something and feel the need to fly halfway around the world but getting into UA now isn't going to be easy and not worth the effort delivering a package of medical supplies. I've been too busy with real life issues so didn't read about the trip or intended victims. I guess it's one of those checklists that many people want to have in their lives. Different strokes for different folks I guess. View Quote regardless of what ee is doing we have staff approved fundraisers and people with means and will to give. it would be good to talk to the folks running those threads and or striker and see if there isn't a better way arfcom can help or establish more of a network. Shit I'd send you an ar15 like The American Committee for the Defense of British Homes back in ww2 if I had any idea how to make that actually happen. |
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Originally Posted By 4xGM300m: The Russians are trying to oversaturate the Ukrainian defenses. Sending tank after tank until all the NLAWs, Panzerfausts and RPGs are depleted. View Quote No. That theory just doesnt hold any water anymore, not with all the thousands upon thousands of ATGM's shipped to Ukraine since the war broke out. And Z can get 10k more with a single phone call. |
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God Bless Edward Snowden.
God Bless Ammon Bundy. quod est necessarium est licitum Interim call sign: Tiffany |
Originally Posted By Chokey:
View Quote https://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-teams-harrowing-account-of-their-violent-ambush-in-ukraine-this-week-12557585,https://news.sky.com/story/sky-news-teams-harrowing-account-of-their-violent-ambush-in-ukraine-this-week-12557585 |
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Originally Posted By Blue_Devil_JD: Poland attacked tanks with horses... Poland has an professional army that makes Ukraine look bad. Poland would wreck Russia's shit. View Quote War of attrition would work against Poland if they go it alone with the Rooskies. They have guts though. One of the few in NATO that do. France, Germany, and Netherlands would never agree to mobilize NATO forces unless their own soil is attacked. They would sell out the minor NATO countries will no real defense if Putin agrees to leave their countries alone, and the gas pipeline running. All this talk about rethinking their NATO commitments, their energy plans, and whatnots will be forgotten in short time. Certainly by the next recession. They'll go back to business as usual. Face it, NATO has been in decline for decades, has been largely obsolete due to incompetence in EU, and is on its death bed. If NATO was a half-serious military alliance, it would have listed conditions to Putin of what will result in a response in Ukraine. They did nothing other than sit on their hands, and talked tough words with no stick. |
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Originally Posted By GlockZen: If true this would be crazy, that Russia still has no control over the airspace.
View Quote Attached File If that was true then why hasn't that 40 mile long Russian column that is 3 wide not burning after 4 days? |
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