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One of the drafted guys having a stroke right on the bus:
One of those mobilized in Russia had a stroke right on the bus.
"We haven't reached the destination yet, but already a stroke!" - commented comrades on misfortune.
https://twitter.com/den_kazansky/status/1572952067341164545
Who the fuck are they drafting? Pensioners?
And certain Patnetters have been insisting that this isn't happening.
I AM SOO SHOCKED....
Eric Holder says
One of the drafted guys having a stroke right on the bus:
One of those mobilized in Russia had a stroke right on the bus.
"We haven't reached the destination yet, but already a stroke!" - commented comrades on misfortune.
https://twitter.com/den_kazansky/status/1572952067341164545
Who the fuck are they drafting? Pensioners?
Oh, he was vaccinated for certain.
And certain Patnetters have been insisting that this isn't happening.
richwicks says
Oh, he was vaccinated for certain.
Vaccinated? In Ruscia? No way! THE GREAT CHRISTIAN LEADER WOULDN"T ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN!!!
richwicks says
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Yawn.
Eric Holder says
richwicks says
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richwicks says
Eric Holder says
richwicks says
... you .... you ... you ....
Yawn.
...you ... you ... you ... you. You ... you .... you ... you'll .... Your ...???"
Seriosly, lay off the "you". Discuss ideas, not people.
Eric Holder says
richwicks says
Eric Holder says
richwicks says
... you .... you ... you ....
Yawn.
...you ... you ... you ... you. You ... you .... you ... you'll .... Your ...???"
Seriosly, lay off the "you". Discuss ideas, not people.
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Putin's announced mobilization of 300,000 "reservists" was jaw-dropping to me this morning, but not for the reason some might suspect.
Why? Because know how Russian soldiers are trained, in basic training & in their units.
A brief 🧵 on some fun facts. 1/
Dmitry Vyatkin, a lawmaker in Putin’s United Russia party, raised eyebrows with a speech Wednesday claiming it’s “easy” to decide to head to the frontline in Ukraine–but arguing that he and other lawmakers can’t do it because they’re too busy explaining the “importance” of the war to people.
The family of Putin’s spokesperson, Dmitry Peskov, was also put on the spot over their apparently untouchable status during the mobilization.
A reporter for Popular Politics, a news program created by allies of imprisoned Kremlin foe Alexei Navalny, phoned up Peskov’s son, Nikolai, during a Wednesday broadcast and impersonated a military commissar, telling him he was being called up for military service in accordance with the mobilization.
“You must understand, if you know I am Mr. Peskov, how entirely wrong it is for me to be there,” Nikolai responded. “Basically, I will decide this on a different level.”
TRANSLATION: He thinks this might be a real possibility
Even the most dedicated pro-Kremlin propagandists haven’t been able to hide their apprehension about the obvious shortcomings of the Russian economy and its military-industrial complex. In Wednesday’s broadcast of state television show 60 Minutes, even the studio seemed to be in disarray, with a large puddle of water clearly visible near one of the podiums.
Senior military analyst Mikhail Khodaryonok poured yet more water on Putin’s declaration when he noted during the show that: “Mobilization is the face of the nation.” That face seems to be lacking some teeth, with glaring issues pertaining to the lack of military equipment and technologies bemoaned even by the most rabid propagandists. Khodaryonok pointed out: “An issue that is no less important than others is how well these people will be armed and equipped... They should receive modern uniforms, modern gear, rations, medical kits, items having to do with support and logistics, modern weapons… It’s just inappropriate.”
Those fortunate enough not to face mobilization should contribute in other ways, declared military expert Igor Korotchenko during his appearance on the show.
“It’s extremely important that our new military divisions that are being formed today receive necessary equipment and weapons,” he stressed. “Since we’re talking about the future of our nation, there has to be the consolidation of all available resources. We should create a fund of support for the special military operation. Our socially responsible prominent oligarchy should share their profits, so that our fighters on the front lines can be properly armed and equipped.”
Korotchenko went on: “Everyone should play their part. We can’t have it that some will luxuriate in Rublyovka [a prestigious residential area in the western suburbs of Moscow], while others are defending the Motherland. Those who are fattened up in the economic sense need to share their resources so that we can supply our troops with everything that is needed.”"
"The 3-line rifle M1891, colloquially (but mistakenly; see Nagant's legal dispute) known in the West as Mosin–Nagant and in Russia and former Soviet Union as Mosin's rifle (Russian: винтовка Мосина, ISO 9: vintovka Mosina), is a five-shot, bolt-action, internal magazine–fed military rifle. It is primarily found chambered for its original 7.62×54mmR cartridge.
Developed from 1882 to 1891, it was used by the armed forces of the Russian Empire, the Soviet Union and various other states. It is one of the most mass-produced military bolt-action rifles in history, with over 37 million units produced since 1891. In spite of its age, it has been used in various conflicts around the world up to the present day.
Universal conscription would be a cohesive national force, like it is for Taiwan, Israel, South Korea.
We miss an opportunity by not having it here.
This is the real threat against us and Putin knows it
None of that bullshit addresses what I said.
IIRC, per census data about 4-5 million people reach age of 18 every year in the US. If we conscript everybody reaching 18 y.o. for 2 years we'll have 8-10 million conscripted privates. Add to this the necessary professional army personnel for officer and highly specialized positions and we're looking at a standing army 10-12 million strong. What the fuck are we supposed to do with the army this huge? Dig trenches and fill them up all day every day?
RWSGFY says
Yep, these mighty T-62s are coming out of their 50 years slumber:
https://twitter.com/Gerashchenko_en/status/1573239697144520713
And the Imaginary Ukranian tanks that go against them will still not fair well.
Russia will not deploy them against other tanks. They will deploy them against tank-less units like infantry and artillery.
Who the fuck are they drafting? Pensioners?
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