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[Mac Daddy MM]

Does everyone think Putin is bluffing and just using fear tactics?
I hope he is, God I seriously hope he is

Dropping a nuke would be the dumbest thing he could possibly do, strategically and politically. Russia wants to absorb Ukraine into itself. There's no sense in irradiating the very thing you want. And if he would be crazy enough to hit the button, he instantly puts a target on his back from the entire world. Not just sanctions. At that point, Russia will have become an EXTREMELY dangerous rogue nation that needs taken out. Russia is on track to be just as bad as North Korea in a year or less unless the monstrous amount of sanctions are lifted, and that will never happen as long as Russia keeps this going. Russia could very well topple Ukraine and absorb it in time, but they are running the risk of becoming just as isolated as North Korea - and we all know how bad it is over there.

[Thatguy4683]

Does everyone think Putin is bluffing and just using fear tactics?
I hope he is, God I seriously hope he is

Dropping a nuke would be the dumbest thing he could possibly do, strategically and politically. Russia wants to absorb Ukraine into itself. There's no sense in irradiating the very thing you want. And if he would be crazy enough to hit the button, he instantly puts a target on his back from the entire world. Not just sanctions. At that point, Russia will have become an EXTREMELY dangerous rogue nation that needs taken out. Russia is on track to be just as bad as North Korea in a year or less unless the monstrous amount of sanctions are lifted, and that will never happen as long as Russia keeps this going. Russia could very well topple Ukraine and absorb it in time, but they are running the risk of becoming just as isolated as North Korea - and we all know how bad it is over there.

I hope your right, Putin is freaking maniac but he clearly know the consequences of A nuclear war. But even if Putin is insane enough to push the red button, The people around him could very well backstab him and preventing a nuclear war.

[Maritonic]

Does everyone think Putin is bluffing and just using fear tactics?
I hope he is, God I seriously hope he is

Dropping a nuke would be the dumbest thing he could possibly do, strategically and politically. Russia wants to absorb Ukraine into itself. There's no sense in irradiating the very thing you want. And if he would be crazy enough to hit the button, he instantly puts a target on his back from the entire world. Not just sanctions. At that point, Russia will have become an EXTREMELY dangerous rogue nation that needs taken out. Russia is on track to be just as bad as North Korea in a year or less unless the monstrous amount of sanctions are lifted, and that will never happen as long as Russia keeps this going. Russia could very well topple Ukraine and absorb it in time, but they are running the risk of becoming just as isolated as North Korea - and we all know how bad it is over there.

I hope your right, Putin is freaking maniac but he clearly know the consequences of A nuclear war. But even if Putin is insane enough to push the red button, The people around him could very well backstab him and preventing a nuclear war.

This is ultimately my hope. The big fat cat oligarchs of Moscow are going to want to be alive and spend money, not be dust. Putin had/has a meeting with people close to him over the state of the economy, and this is only really day one of things being bad over there. So, there's still a chance.

[Mac Daddy MM]

Dropping a nuke would be the dumbest thing he could possibly do, strategically and politically. Russia wants to absorb Ukraine into itself. There's no sense in irradiating the very thing you want. And if he would be crazy enough to hit the button, he instantly puts a target on his back from the entire world. Not just sanctions. At that point, Russia will have become an EXTREMELY dangerous rogue nation that needs taken out. Russia is on track to be just as bad as North Korea in a year or less unless the monstrous amount of sanctions are lifted, and that will never happen as long as Russia keeps this going. Russia could very well topple Ukraine and absorb it in time, but they are running the risk of becoming just as isolated as North Korea - and we all know how bad it is over there.

I hope your right, Putin is freaking maniac but he clearly know the consequences of A nuclear war. But even if Putin is insane enough to push the red button, The people around him could very well backstab him and preventing a nuclear war.

This is ultimately my hope. The big fat cat oligarchs of Moscow are going to want to be alive and spend money, not be dust. Putin had/has a meeting with people close to him over the state of the economy, and this is only really day one of things being bad over there. So, there's still a chance.

It's just going to keep getting worse and worse for Russia, fate of Ukraine aside. Today, their Central Bank was just cut off. Virtually, all forms of major trade have ceased with every country except China. Saw a report on it a lil bit ago. Russia isn't some civilization of peasants like what often comes to mind. They are just like you and me. They like their modern living and technology. When they are no longer able to live a modern life and are forced into a world akin to North Korea... Things will just get even worse of Russia.

[Thatguy4683]

Dropping a nuke would be the dumbest thing he could possibly do, strategically and politically. Russia wants to absorb Ukraine into itself. There's no sense in irradiating the very thing you want. And if he would be crazy enough to hit the button, he instantly puts a target on his back from the entire world. Not just sanctions. At that point, Russia will have become an EXTREMELY dangerous rogue nation that needs taken out. Russia is on track to be just as bad as North Korea in a year or less unless the monstrous amount of sanctions are lifted, and that will never happen as long as Russia keeps this going. Russia could very well topple Ukraine and absorb it in time, but they are running the risk of becoming just as isolated as North Korea - and we all know how bad it is over there.

I hope your right, Putin is freaking maniac but he clearly know the consequences of A nuclear war. But even if Putin is insane enough to push the red button, The people around him could very well backstab him and preventing a nuclear war.

This is ultimately my hope. The big fat cat oligarchs of Moscow are going to want to be alive and spend money, not be dust. Putin had/has a meeting with people close to him over the state of the economy, and this is only really day one of things being bad over there. So, there's still a chance.

Heck I also think China wouldn’t want a nuclear war so if the time comes, Vladimir Putin simply just ‘disappear’

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But if this is it and A nuclear war comes, I just want to say I’m sorry to anyone I bothered and love y’all

[GodzillaFan1990's]

It wouldn't surprise me at this point if there are plans to assassinate Putin. Can't say I wouldn't blame them.

[MogeGoji1994]

I think Putin is just bluffing about nuclear missiles. I highly doubt a nuclear war is going to break out

[NSZ]

I think Putin is just bluffing about nuclear missiles. I highly doubt a nuclear war is going to break out

For real, Putin will have been found to have committed suicide by two bullets to the back of the skull before the possibility of a single nuke flying. The only thing the oligarchs love more than their wealth is living.

[Mac Daddy MM]

I think Putin is just bluffing about nuclear missiles. I highly doubt a nuclear war is going to break out

For real, Putin will have been found to have committed suicide by two bullets to the back of the skull before the possibility of a single nuke flying. The only thing the oligarchs love more than their wealth is living.

Yeah. And you have to imagine, they are already getting pissed off. Every second this goes on, they lose money.

[Voyager]

I wouldn’t be surprised if the oligarchs weren’t doing the assassination plot, but rather the army itself! Or even more crazy, papa Xi doesn’t want his game at world conquest to blow, so he offs the guy threatening his chances.

[Breakdown]

What's even more indicative is that Putin is resorting to Kim Jong Un levels of rhetoric when he's usually cooler and more collected. Either this invasion is going very wrong and he's desperate, or he's legitimately on the verge of snapping.

[_JNavs_]

Well the rumor is Putin is very sick. Supposedly he's got Parkinson's and just got surgery for abdominal cancer back in February. The theory is he's been given a fatal diagnosis. So he's going out as a war lord.

Also, Russian leadership has a law that gives them lifelong immunity, even after they step down. So he literally doesn't face any consequences for his actions.

[Thatguy4683]

Also, Russian leadership has a law that gives them lifelong immunity, even after they step down. So he literally doesn't face any consequences for his actions.

So what can we do? He needs to be punished for his actions.

[GodzillaFan1990's]

Well the rumor is Putin is very sick. Supposedly he's got Parkinson's and just got surgery for abdominal cancer back in February. The theory is he's been given a fatal diagnosis.

If this is true. Good then.

The bastard deserves to suffer.

[eabaker]

Well the rumor is Putin is very sick. Supposedly he's got Parkinson's and just got surgery for abdominal cancer back in February. The theory is he's been given a fatal diagnosis.

If this is true. Good then.

The bastard deserves to suffer.

Celebrating a fatal and agonizing illness just misses being a literal "death wish" on the barest of technicalities. Not issuing a warning here, but I don't want to see it again.

[Maritonic]

Tohokingdom, the proud defender of a warmongering maniac currently threatening us all with nuclear annihilation.

Stay classy, TK. I just pray that I and my loved ones are still alive by the month's end.

You realize the hill you're dying on is is the ability to wish death on people. Unplug from the internet for a bit.

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Let's keep this chill. I'll lock the thread again in a heartbeat if we can't accept the rules

[Maritonic]

Okay, this is the last time I'm going to address this.

There is a rule about wishing death (or harm) on other people on this forum. Period.

Yes, we are all very aware of the current situation, and some of us are very concerned. Some are not. I happen to be one that is concerned.

However, you people have to understand that if we simply go "sure, you can say you hope Putin gets shot in the face" it sets a precedent for effectively any other person out there you disagree with. Because the case can always be made. No, this current situation is not an exception. It happened quite a bit with Trump, and everyone justified it then as well.

This isn't a hard rule to follow. This shouldn't be that hard for people to grasp? The fact that people are fighting me for the ability to do this is extremely concerning, but yeah. Stay classy indeed. We're far from defending this lunatic; we're trying to keep things as civil and as respectful as we can.

This is now the third time I am asking for you guys to just be chill and accept these are the bounds that we have to maintain to keep the news thread as civil as possible. End of discussion. Want to discuss it? PM me. I don't want to have to come in here to do this AGAIN.

Thank you.

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[Spirit Ghidorah 2010]

Vladimir Putin's Black Belt Revoked by International Taekwondo Organization

The financial sanctions were one thing. Removal from SWIFT is another.

But THIS just got personal.

[Major sssspielberg!]

Seems like the International Taekwondo Organization said Vladdy needed to be... Putin his place

In other news, US kicked a bunch of Russian diplomats out for spying.
https://www.reuters.com/world/us-orders ... 022-02-28/

[miguelnuva]

Okay, this is the last time I'm going to address this.

There is a rule about wishing death (or harm) on other people on this forum. Period.

Yes, we are all very aware of the current situation, and some of us are very concerned. Some are not. I happen to be one that is concerned.

However, you people have to understand that if we simply go "sure, you can say you hope Putin gets shot in the face" it sets a precedent for effectively any other person out there you disagree with. Because the case can always be made. No, this current situation is not an exception. It happened quite a bit with Trump, and everyone justified it then as well.

This isn't a hard rule to follow. This shouldn't be that hard for people to grasp? The fact that people are fighting me for the ability to do this is extremely concerning, but yeah. Stay classy indeed. We're far from defending this lunatic; we're trying to keep things as civil and as respectful as we can.

This is now the third time I am asking for you guys to just be chill and accept these are the bounds that we have to maintain to keep the news thread as civil as possible. End of discussion. Want to discuss it? PM me. I don't want to have to come in here to do this AGAIN.

Thank you.

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Maybe you should just lock the thread again then for the peace and mind of the mods as well as the other members here. Religion and Politics are always hard topics to discuss and we as people live on our emotions. I apologize for what I said about Putin but the more irrational he gets with threatening innocent people the harder it is for people to control themselves especially when Putin is not even a member on this forum.

I understand you have a job to do as you mentioned if you threaten harm to one person that opens it up to others as well.