War in Ukraine

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[evillawyer]

When that amnesty report was released, that's the first thing critics said (i.e., that Russia would point to it to justify all their civilian targeting), and sure enough, within 48 hours, Russia does exactly that.

 

[evillawyer]

Gonna be some Monday sads for VN's resident Putinistas

 

[evillawyer]

 

[evillawyer]

 

[NorthDallas40]

Looks like CBS got into some trouble for factual reporting and told to take this down. I swear our mainstream media is a bunch of cowards.

Yeah. That’s clearly what happened

 

[hog88]

Yeah. That’s clearly what happened

It probably was what happened.

 

[NorthDallas40]

It probably was what happened.

Nope. Not if you read the article.

 

[Velo Vol]

Haven't they been trying to destroy that bridge for weeks?

 

[hog88]

Nope. Not if you read the article.

Ok, what in the article makes you think someone didn't put the screws to CBS? The only contradiction from the original report is one guy (and he is completely dependent on the US) saying "it's gotten much better" and we sent a flag rank officer over there to monitor the situation.

 

[evillawyer]

Haven't they been trying to destroy that bridge for weeks?

Yep, they did a hit about two weeks ago. Russia tried to repair it. Then Ukraine hit it again like Trump at a brothel in Slovenia.

 

[NorthDallas40]

Ok, what in the article makes you think someone didn't put the screws to CBS? The only contradiction from the original report is one guy (and he is completely dependent on the US) saying "it's gotten much better" and we sent a flag rank officer over there to monitor the situation.

The DoD and state had said prior that all tangible assets are logged and tracked after exchange and the Ukraine defense ministry amplified those statements. It was carried on all major news feeds. My guess is CBS realized this contradicts their own prior reporting. And yeah I’m sure there is plenty of grift however those assertions approached our resident stooge level narratives.

 

[hog88]

The DoD and state had said prior that all tangible assets are logged and tracked after exchange and the Ukraine defense ministry amplified those statements. It was carried on all major news feeds. My guess is CBS realized this contradicts their own prior reporting. And yeah I’m sure there is plenty of grift however those assertions approached our resident stooge level narratives.

I'd be shocked if 50% of the cash and supplies we send get to where it was "intended" to go. We all know that majority is really intended to go into the pockets of the oligarchs.

 

[NorthDallas40]

I'd be shocked if 50% of the cash and supplies we send get to where it was "intended" to go. We all know that majority is really intended to go into the pockets of the oligarchs.

I hope it isn’t that bad but I won’t claim otherwise. 30% is ridiculous though.

 

[0nelilreb]

I hope it isn’t that bad but I won’t claim otherwise. 30% is ridiculous though.

No way in hell with all the governments involved in one effort , at one time , is all that money making it where it’s supposed to go .

 

[hog88]

I hope it isn’t that bad but I won’t claim otherwise. 30% is ridiculous though.

I'd say it's 30-40% at best. Wouldn't be surprised at all to learn that it's less than 30%. The corruption runs rampant in our, western Europe and the Ukrainian governments

 

[hog88]

No way in hell with all the governments involved in one effort , at one time , is all that money making it where it’s supposed to go .

Not to mention all of the "non-governmental" 3rd parties involved.

 

[NorthDallas40]

No way in hell with all the governments involved in one effort , at one time , is all that money making it where it’s supposed to go .

I won’t challenge that. By its nature government is inefficient and ours excels at it

 

[NorthDallas40]

I'd say it's 30-40% at best. Wouldn't be surprised at all to learn that it's less than 30%. The corruption runs rampant in our, western Europe and the Ukrainian governments

Oh I’m not gonna point at Ukraine being the major grifter here. I’d guess there’s plenty of opportunities along the way before they see it.

 

[hog88]

Oh I’m not gonna point at Ukraine being the major grifter here. I’d guess there’s plenty of opportunities along the way before they see it.

Yep but don't ignore the corruption inside the Ukraine. Yes they are amateurs compared to Putin and his cronies but they're still incredibly corrupt.

 

[0nelilreb]

Oh I’m not gonna point at Ukraine being the major grifter here. I’d guess there’s plenty of opportunities along the way before they see it.

The only thing that’s going to be worse than the skimming that’s going on right now , is when Putin pulls out and leaves a rock pile for us to spend trillions on .

 

[NorthDallas40]

The only thing that’s going to be worse than the skimming that’s going on right now , is when Putin pulls out and leaves a rock pile for us to spend trillions on .

And yeah we will. You’re right. Even though that is clearly Europe’s job.

 

[hog88]

And yeah we will. You’re right. Even though that is clearly Europe’s job.

Halliburton and KBR need new contracts.

 

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