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Supposedly Belarus was supposed to join the invasion. But too many people in their military (which is a joke and would not have been meaningful) either resigned, objected, or joined the Ukrainians, so they informed Putin that they were not sure whose side their troops would actually fight for, so forget it.

The Russian soldiers don’t have much desire to die for a “special operation” which seems to have no purpose.

This is especially true if they were conscripted (80% of them).

Of course Russian bombs and missiles are flying into buildings, but someone has to march in to the place to occupy it.

I’m still amazed at how confused some people are; even Russian friends of Putin disagree with the failing military adventure.

NATO can afford to supply portable missiles forever, while Russia is losing tanks by the hundred.

In war technology can make the difference; in this one, missiles and mud are doing the job.

Putin has continued in the rich Russian tradition of putting the long suffering Russian people behind the eight ball.

He has sufficient personal money to live in comfort somewhere, but the rest of them are fucked.

FJB says

That version of THC has anxiety and paranoia hallmarks much more so.

I disagree. First couple times sure, I think you're right. If you consume frequently it's probably no different than a Xanex. Which I've never taken. That first feeling can be overwhelming.

That includes shit like caffeine. I stopped coffee and soda completely. Still have one occasionally. I legit get the shakes over caffeine consumption. Tread lightly with anything, but edibles are harmless once you find your comfort zone. Not everyone's cup of tea, but once you're used to it, the paranoia goes away. I've consumed nothing today and had a bit a fight with the wife. I'm super chill. It 1,000% helps with my temper. Anecdotal and just me, but even the next day I'm just day I'm more relaxed.

I think you need to get on a regimen of edibles in low doses. I think the problem most get hit with is doing 20-50mgs in one sitting. I'm 5-10mg after 8-9pm. Doesn't mess with my day. Lingers into the next day, but doesn't mess with my functionality. It's been legal here in IL and I've been reluctant for almost 2 years. Wish I had been doing it earlier. I can't stand big pharma and I know the side effects of weed. It's helping me for sure with no damage as far as I know to my body. I'm happier. Still functional.

I do get it's not for everyone though. So not pushing. Just my experience.

Fortwaynemobile says

I feel like we lost with gas prices so damn high

Our gas prices were high long before the war. And we could bring them back down no matter whether the war continues or not. All we need is to reverse back to Trump's energy policy.

Eric Holder says

Fortwaynemobile says

I feel like we lost with gas prices so damn high

Our gas prices were high long before the war. And we could bring them back down no matter whether the war continues or not. All we need is to reverse back to Trump's energy policy.

They weren't this high. With Trump in office I was paying 3.50 per gallon, a little over. Its well over 6 per gallon now. There will be loan applications at gas stations soon at this rate. Fucking government we have is ran by self serving fucks. They dont give a shit what a gallon costs, they still have their billions. Its us every day people getting fucked, while they schedule formal calls with Zalenki and send Ukraine billions of our dollars. Money is no object for their geopolitical games. But when it comes to working Americans... no money for that ever. They just want to suck us dry, they don't actually want to give anything back they took. They see our work as their money to tax and spend like drunks at a strip joint. Fuck i hate our government, 2 years of lockdowns, cancel culture, constant humiliation rituals, and all that shit.