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RayAmerica says

But ultimately a key purpose in locking such a long-term deal in would be to keep it immune from potential interference by a future Trump administration.

Trump's TreasSec can simply withhold the funds. Congress can only AUTHORIZE funds to be spent. But the executive branch has sole constitutional power to actually spend the money or not.

Interesting. UAVs will certainly make operating Tanks difficult. Though it be in the landscape best suited for Tanks, Steppe and rolling hills..

AmericanKulak says

Interesting. UAVs will certainly make operating Tanks difficult. Though it be in the landscape best suited for Tanks, Steppe and rolling hills..

Only the UAVs that are big enough to carry ordinance such as a Hellfire missile.

HeadSet says

Only the UAVs that are big enough to carry ordinance such as a Hellfire missile.

Ukraine has taken out hundreds of tanks and APC's with cheap drones with basic charges or RPG warheads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WC5fD_B-o80

Doesn't take a Hellfire missile or large drone because the drone operators can easily target weak spots in the tank's armor.

socal2 says

Ukraine has taken out hundreds of tanks and APC's with cheap drones with basic charges or RPG warheads.

Maybe, but I am skeptical. Why don't the Russians just run a jammer and thus disable the link between the drone and the operator?

socal2 says

Ukraine has taken out hundreds of tanks and APC's with cheap drones with basic charges or RPG warheads.

And Russia has used drones to take out so many Abrams M1 tanks the US is holding off sending anymore to Ukeyland.

HeadSet says

Maybe, but I am skeptical. Why don't the Russians just run a jammer and thus disable the link between the drone and the operator?

One method is using a maser, which is a laser but at microwave frequency. It's more difficult to jam because you'd need to know the direction of the maser and its reception point, and there may be multiple ones.

UkraineIsTotallyFucked says

And Russia has used drones to take out so many Abrams M1 tanks the US is holding off sending anymore to Ukeyland.

Yep.

Drones and accurate/smart artillery are changing warfare.

socal2 says

Drones and accurate/smart artillery are changing warfare.

Tanks and IFVs are gonna need anti-drone frickin' laser beams.

RayAmerica says

Soon on the heels of President Biden last week signing into law a $61 billion aid package for Ukraine’s defense, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday indicated that he’s working with Washington on a bilateral security agreement which would last ten years.

It's total horse shit. It is psyops publicity stunt designed to prop up the idea that Ukraine has some kind of guaranteed future under Z and the Nazi cohorts, an ongoing vampire's fangs on our tax base . Something to push their bond rating from D minus minus minus to C minus. Unenforceable. It's one den of thieves promising another den of thieves something that they do not have the absolute power to deliver for bizarre optics. Any adverse administration will not be 'powerless' to reverse it. Any change in the composition of Congress could change it.

Some Congress critters might love the idea of a guaranteed laundering stream, however, for their campaign coffers, which is why the criminal enterprise of Ukraine exists to begin with, but it is another step beyond in corruption to be shot down.

The Nazis who couldn't shoot straight?:

https://t.me/sitreports/26837

https://t.me/sitreports/26839

Ukraine is still a thing?

It's going to go on like.... Syria - we're still at war there - how many of you are aware we're still at war there?

The same thing will happen with Ukraine. The war will continue forever, until you forget it, and it will be SILENTLY ended and if you supported this stupid fucking slaughter, you won't learn a lesson. You'll support the next stupid war. The propaganda box decrees it so, and you will obey.

Hmm, at the time I write this, the Toilet Paper of Record doesn't even mention it:

https://www.nytimes.com/

Guess there wasn't room on the fucking Internet. Several articles about Trump.

Attention US taxpayers (especially social2): Ukraine needs even MORE MONEY, and quick. Disaster looms ... like an old Italian that I knew used to say ... "she no lookit so good."

THE EDGE OF COLLAPSE: Ukrainian Troops Say Russia Will Take Donbas Region by October, Complain ‘NO ONE Wants To Fight for Kiev’ – MSM Adjusts Coverage in Anticipation of Defeat (VIDEOS)

https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2024/04/edge-collapse-ukrainian-troops-say-russia-will-take/

Let's face it. Ukraine is passé. Not only that, even the dumbest of Americans are catching on that Ukraine was a lost cause from Day 1. My feeling is that America needs something fresh and exciting. Something that will make you feel proud to fly the flag again. Something that will inspire Country & Western song writers to write those hillbilly patriotic songs that'll bring tears to your eyes and cause you to forget to spit out your chewing tobacco juice.

America desperately needs a new war. A BIG war. And I'm talking about a good old fashioned 'boots on the ground' kind of war. How about Iran? Now seriously. Don't you think a war with Iran would be fun?

RayAmerica says

Don't you think a war with Iran would be fun?

Canada is closer.

HeadSet says

Canada is closer.

That is something to consider, but wouldn't Iran be a lot more expensive, and therefore, much more beneficial to our war economy? Having said that, if nothing else is available, Canada would do. We could use it as a training exercise for say war with Iceland?

If we need a war with minimal casualties, why not Greenland?

AmericanKulak says

If we need a war with minimal casualties, why not Greenland?

I like it. But is Greenland a country or is it some kind of eco zone safe space?

RayAmerica says

I like it. But is Greenland a country or is it some kind of eco zone safe space?

I dunno. I think it's still some kind of protectorate of Denmark.

Hey, don't get me wrong. Even a war waged against a public park is better than no war at all. Bring it on!

AmericanKulak says

I dunno. I think it's still some kind of protectorate of Denmark.

Yes. It's the only part of North America that is in the EU.

Unless you count Aruba and other Dutch colonies in the Caribbean.

AmericanKulak says

RayAmerica says

I like it. But is Greenland a country or is it some kind of eco zone safe space?

I dunno. I think it's still some kind of protectorate of Denmark.

The US took over Greenland a s a protectorate after the Germans annexed Denmark. We gave it back after the war, even though the Germans still held Denmark when they surrendered. I say we have a historical right to it.

As Russian Forces Advance, Ukraine Struggles to Build New Defensive Lines

Russian forces are advancing in several places across the 600-mile frontline in Ukraine, straining Kiev’s ability to build rear fortifications. Some in the Ukrainian military fault the country’s leadership for not building stronger second and third-line defenses last year while Russian troops were stalled.

According to a dozen Ukrainian soldiers, government officials, and construction company directors who spoke with the Associated Press, Kiev is struggling to set up new defensive lines as its forces retreat. The officials cited several issues including decision-making last year, bureaucracy in doling out military contracts, and ammunition shortages.

A deputy infantry commander fighting near Avdiivka explained that the defensive line needed to be built last year during Ukraine’s offensive. “There was an absence of responsibility. … People didn’t understand that fortifications can save your life if you do it in advance,” he stated. “Many people thought we … wouldn’t need to prepare such lines. They didn’t expect a new Russian offensive.”

Last summer, at Washington’s insistence, Kiev launched a counteroffensive that failed to retake much territory due to deeply entrenched Russian defensive lines. Ukraine lost a significant number of troops and military equipment during the failed assault.
The AP notes that “Ukraine’s lack of adequate defensive lines has helped Russia make significant military gains, and constant enemy fire hinders building.”

In a Telegram post on Sunday, Kiev’s Commander in Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi said the situation at the front had “escalated,” adding, “Trying to seize the strategic initiative and break through the front line, the enemy has concentrated its main efforts in several directions, creating a significant advantage in forces and in means.”

More here: https://libertarianinstitute.org/news/as-russian-forces-advance-ukraine-struggles-to-build-new-defensive-lines/

RayAmerica says

the enemy has concentrated its main efforts in several directions

Oxymoron.

Patrick says

You know, we have not been able to talk about the CIA coup in Ukraine for a decade on any of the social media sites. I've tried it on YouTube, and Twitter - it's not allowed. This is one of the few places you can do it, you can on SubStack as well.

IF people were allowed to have discussed this a DECADE ago, the war could have been prevented. 100's of thousands of people would be alive, if we were allowed to discuss this and put an end to it.

richwicks says

You know, we have not been able to talk about the CIA coup in Ukraine

Jusus, all you do is talk about this CIA bullshit. "CIA did this and CIA did that". And never provide any proof.

Eric Holder says

richwicks says

You know, we have not been able to talk about the CIA coup in Ukraine

Jusus, all you do is talk about this CIA bullshit. "CIA did this and CIA did that". And never provide any proof.

I have provided proof, repeatedly. Here's another article off site, my article.

https://americandissident.substack.com/p/why-i-think-the-united-states-overthrew

That's my article. If you find a mistake, any error, I'd appreciate if you'd point it out so I can correct it. It's all hyperlinked, you can check any fact quickly.

I've done this over and over and over and over again. I finally got sick of doing it, even though I've memorized all the dates, have all the videos to pull out quickly. Afraid to know the CIA got a few hundred thousand people killed just so some assholes in our government could do some money laundering from taxpayers for a few years at the expense of a nation?

Oh, and @"Eric Holder" - do I win my prize?

https://patrick.net/post/1378403/2023-01-27-paul-got-hammered?start=1#comment-1920140

When I confront you with specific information, here's what you'll do - you'll pretend I never said it. I have explained Ukraine dozens, maybe hundreds of times on this board. People say I'm repetitive, yep, I am, if you don't fucking listen, I have to repeat myself.

https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/news-selections/world-news/france-sends-combat-troops-into-ukraine

France has sent its first troops officially to Ukraine. They have been deployed in support of the Ukrainian 54th Independent Mechanized Brigade in Slavyansk. The French soldiers are drawn from France’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, which is one of the main elements of France’s Foreign Legion (Légion étrangère).