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Post by richard on Feb 27, 2022 12:18:27 GMT -6
It really seems like Putin is bringing about some sea changes in how things work but none of them are in his favor.
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Post by jkjacq on Feb 27, 2022 12:20:58 GMT -6
SNL scrapped their cold open last night and had the NY Ukranian Chorus sing. It was really beautiful. Because itβs worth sharing
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Post by Ls2012 on Feb 27, 2022 12:36:14 GMT -6
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Post by crimsonandclover on Feb 27, 2022 13:25:58 GMT -6
Wait, what? As in ex-special forces, right? These are private US citizens going in to fight? Also for some background information on the nuclear alarm level: it was just explained on the news here that according to military intelligence, Russia has 4 levels of alertness for the nukes. 1 is the "just chillin" level and 4 is "the target coordinates have been entered into the systems". Putin moved from 1 to 2, so while it is an unprecedented move in recent history, we're not on the brink yet.
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Post by richard on Feb 27, 2022 13:26:57 GMT -6
Can someone smarter than I am explain what it means that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya declared herself National Leader in Belarus? Anything? Nothing? I get she's against the way, but is she trying to come their president? That's what I'm getting? I honestly know very little about the country and am feeling very ignorant at the moment. Nothing I think. I think she was shooting her shot with other European countries, asking them to recognize her as leader of an alternate govt. I donβt think itβs likely those countries are interested in pushing for regime change in Belarus right now so it would have to come from internally and I believe sheβs in exile and her husband is in jail.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 27, 2022 13:32:14 GMT -6
Can someone smarter than I am explain what it means that Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya declared herself National Leader in Belarus? Anything? Nothing? I get she's against the way, but is she trying to come their president? That's what I'm getting? I honestly know very little about the country and am feeling very ignorant at the moment. Nothing I think. I think she was shooting her shot with other European countries, asking them to recognize her as leader of an alternate govt. I donβt think itβs likely those countries are interested in pushing for regime change in Belarus right now so it would have to come from internally and I believe sheβs in exile and her husband is in jail. She is, or at least was, in Lithuania for her safety
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Post by dc2london on Feb 27, 2022 14:25:54 GMT -6
Sharing this because I saw several accounts of actual serious people share what turned out to be inaccurate. They weren't wrong to share it, but I am putting the correction here bc I imagine a lot of us will see inaccurate into based on the misstatement cross our feeds.
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Post by alittlebitalexis on Feb 27, 2022 14:43:30 GMT -6
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Post by hugsfordrugs on Feb 27, 2022 14:56:52 GMT -6
I know Iβm not a regular here but am always reading (and liking) so thank you.
Also, in this horrible time of democracy, Iβm also feeling a little bit of hope. The world is coming together and fighting for democracy. It sucks that it has to come to this, but there is a glimmer of humanity in this world. We have a loooong way to go, but Iβm holding onto that glimmer that the world wants to do the right thing. That humans want to do the right thing.
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Post by hawkward on Feb 27, 2022 15:04:10 GMT -6
Wait, what? As in ex-special forces, right? These are private US citizens going in to fight? Yes, private citizens no longer enlisted. H (in the USAF) and I were just talking and he said he would be shocked if the number of veterans going in was not a lot higher.
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Post by richard on Feb 27, 2022 15:04:11 GMT -6
Well one yacht down (sounds like partially sunk - not fully).
"A Ukrainian sailor sinks the 7 million euro luxury yacht of his Russian boss Alexander Mijeev, head of the military helicopter company Rostec, in Mallorca: 'He is a criminal who makes a living selling weapons and now they kill Ukrainians'."
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Post by hawkward on Feb 27, 2022 15:13:59 GMT -6
Hβs prediction (which is borne of experience and not any special knowledge he has about current events) is that we will stay in the background, influencing the situation without direct involvement. He has me all talked down about what this means for us and for our people.
We have a friend who is ex-SF and he said if our retired guys are going in, itβs actually a good sign. Theyβre brave beyond words but never stupid or foolhardy.
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Post by yoginikiki on Feb 27, 2022 16:07:34 GMT -6
The bravery we are witnessing is once in a lifetime. This is all very intense.
In dark times, Mr. Rogers told us to look for the helpers.
So shout out to Jose Andres- a chef whose team was boots on the ground before most of the world could even form coherent thoughts. Someone of this world who commits fully to the humble ministry of feeding the scared, lost, displaced and courageous. May we all use our gifts and talents in such a way. Don't underestimate your ability to make a difference, no matter your talent.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 27, 2022 16:09:55 GMT -6
Well one yacht down (sounds like partially sunk - not fully). "A Ukrainian sailor sinks the 7 million euro luxury yacht of his Russian boss Alexander Mijeev, head of the military helicopter company Rostec, in Mallorca: 'He is a criminal who makes a living selling weapons and now they kill Ukrainians'." While sinking whole ass yachts can not be a good thing ecologically, there is definitely a poetry here
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Post by starbuck on Feb 27, 2022 16:24:51 GMT -6
Jim Acosta is reporting on air that there's a 3 mi long Russian convoy on the road to Kyiv right now. Resupply columns, tanks, etc.
Fuck it's going to be a long night.
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Post by dc2london on Feb 27, 2022 16:31:03 GMT -6
The bravery we are witnessing is once in a lifetime. This is all very intense. In dark times, Mr. Rogers told us to look for the helpers. So shout out to Jose Andres- a chef whose team was boots on the ground before most of the world could even form coherent thoughts. Someone of this world who commits fully to the humble ministry of feeding the scared, lost, displaced and courageous. May we all use our gifts and talents in such a way. Don't underestimate your ability to make a difference, no matter your talent. We are biiiiig Chef Andres fans here <3
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Post by richard on Feb 27, 2022 16:32:59 GMT -6
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Post by jaygee on Feb 27, 2022 16:34:54 GMT -6
Well one yacht down (sounds like partially sunk - not fully). "A Ukrainian sailor sinks the 7 million euro luxury yacht of his Russian boss Alexander Mijeev, head of the military helicopter company Rostec, in Mallorca: 'He is a criminal who makes a living selling weapons and now they kill Ukrainians'." While sinking whole ass yachts can not be a good thing ecologically, there is definitely a poetry here Thatβs what I was thinking. I wish there was a way to seize it and use it to house people or something. But I understand the symbolism of sinking it.
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Post by richard on Feb 27, 2022 16:42:12 GMT -6
While sinking whole ass yachts can not be a good thing ecologically, there is definitely a poetry here Thatβs what I was thinking. I wish there was a way to seize it and use it to house people or something. But I understand the symbolism of sinking it. It was just one guy who was on the yacht's crew and happened to be Ukrainian and opened up one of the valves. He's not like a treasury official or anything, lol.
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Post by Ls2012 on Feb 27, 2022 16:45:31 GMT -6
This made me smile.
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Post by jaygee on Feb 27, 2022 16:49:46 GMT -6
Thatβs what I was thinking. I wish there was a way to seize it and use it to house people or something. But I understand the symbolism of sinking it. It was just one guy who was on the yacht's crew and happened to be Ukrainian and opened up one of the valves. He's not like a treasury official or anything, lol. Oh yeah, Iβm heβs a total hero. The hippy in me just cringes at the waste. I am who I am. But good for that guy!
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Post by alittlebitalexis on Feb 27, 2022 16:53:17 GMT -6
The bravery we are witnessing is once in a lifetime. This is all very intense. In dark times, Mr. Rogers told us to look for the helpers. So shout out to Jose Andres- a chef whose team was boots on the ground before most of the world could even form coherent thoughts. Someone of this world who commits fully to the humble ministry of feeding the scared, lost, displaced and courageous. May we all use our gifts and talents in such a way. Don't underestimate your ability to make a difference, no matter your talent. We are biiiiig Chef Andres fans here <3 Going to Jaleo Friday night. Cannot wait.
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Post by hawkeye2015 on Feb 27, 2022 17:02:21 GMT -6
Kosovo has asked the US for a permanent military base and for their admission to NATO to be accelerated.
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Post by FlightView on Feb 27, 2022 17:03:45 GMT -6
I went out to our airport and saw this beautiful plane when it came to Anchorage in May 2020. The plane, AN-225 Mriya cost $250 to $300 (US) million dollars to build and there is only one. It dwarfs the 747 in size and payload capabilities. The Mriya is as large as a football field nose to tail and wing to wing and can carry 550K lbs in payload.
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Post by notexactly on Feb 27, 2022 17:16:20 GMT -6
I just saw that besides Belarus, Serbia is the only other European country that has not condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine. No surprise there, but still disturbing nonetheless.
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Post by notexactly on Feb 27, 2022 17:48:17 GMT -6
I do want to say as someone who has survived genocide, when I first came here nothing was more invalidating to me than when someone would ask me where my country is located or would even just blatantly tell me they never heard about the war. It made me feel as if we really were just some people on the TV that no one actually cared about. It was exhausting having to educate people on what happened. I know people here are wondering what else we can do to help, so I just wanted to say from my own perspective, I think one of the biggest things we can do right now besides donating is to educate ourselves with reliable sources, continue spreading awareness and staying informed on the situation (which I see everyone here doing). When we eventually welcome refugees here, I'd hate for anyone to hear "I never heard about that war".
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Post by Ls2012 on Feb 27, 2022 17:51:26 GMT -6
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Post by enchanted on Feb 27, 2022 18:14:28 GMT -6
notexactly Thank you for sharing your perspective. You've been on my mind a lot these last few days, friend. β€οΈ
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Post by Ls2012 on Feb 27, 2022 18:16:17 GMT -6
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Post by mathlete on Feb 27, 2022 18:32:27 GMT -6
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