March 1, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: Bombing the sheet out of Belarus would be a good start. That's tricky, because it really hurts your moral authority at this stage if now the U.S. is seen slaughtering Belorussian civilians. It also seems like a backdoor to a world war, a la Serbia 1914. I don't think we're very far from the point where military intervention should be considered, but we're not there yet, given the potential to massively expand hostilities beyond our control.
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Bacarty2 said: Again, Putin has a deadmans switch. Meaning if we assassinate the world probably ends. Has that been confirmed? doesn’t surprise me. Just curious if speculation or not. would think there would be safe guards
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, Bacarty2 said: Again, Putin has a deadmans switch. Meaning if we assassinate the world probably ends. There's still a chain of command. There are humans on the other end of your hypothetical dead man's switch. It's ultimately a question of loyalty to Putin which I wager is far more likely to wither after he's dead.
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, EaglesRocker97 said: That's tricky, because it really hurts your moral authority at this stage if now the U.S. is seen slaughtering Belorussian civilians. It also seems like a backdoor to a world war, a la Serbia 1914. I don't think we're very far from the point where military intervention should be considered, but we're not there yet, given the potential to massively expand hostilities beyond our control. It's a risk for sure, but it's the right risk to take. Belarus made a gross miscalculation throwing their lot in with Russia. They're certainly not a world power and Putin's not going to launch a nuke to protect them, which is really the only card he has against a global resistance against him. I'm not saying rolling troops in there and I'm also not talking about hitting Russia. But bombing military targets in Belarus? Absolutely.
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, VanHammersly said: It's a risk for sure, but it's the right risk to take. Belarus made a gross miscalculation throwing their lot in with Russia. They're certainly not a world power and Putin's not going to launch a nuke to protect them, which is really the only card he has against a global resistance against him. I'm not saying rolling troops in there and I'm also not talking about hitting Russia. But bombing military targets in Belarus? Absolutely. Perhaps lob a crap ton of tomahawks from the med?
March 1, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, homerpat said: The issue is that rebalances happen quarterly and it’s so out of norm for index providers. Totally doable, they’re just dragging feet. It’s a real kick in balls for major investors of Emerging Markets, but is what it is. Emerging markets are inherently high-risk.
March 1, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, VanHammersly said: It's a risk for sure, but it's the right risk to take. Belarus made a gross miscalculation throwing their lot in with Russia. They're certainly not a world power and Putin's not going to launch a nuke to protect them, which is really the only card he has against a global resistance against him. I'm not saying rolling troops in there and I'm also not talking about hitting Russia. But bombing military targets in Belarus? Absolutely. If we can be surgical in striking the targets, I could be in on that. I don't think Putin would go nuclear over Belarus, but it could potentially lead to direct engagements between American and Russian soldiers, and then it snowballs from there.
March 1, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, Bacarty2 said: Agree, but Putin has basically killed or imprisoned anyone he doesnt trust. Even among those closest to him that he trusts most, I bet a decent amount of them are questioning what the F he's thinking right now.
March 1, 20223 yr 50 minutes ago, EaglesRocker97 said: Buddy was asking why the hell we haven't stopped buying Russian oil to stop "funding Putin's conquest." I didn't really have a good answer for him, other than that I think the sanctions will have effectively frozen oil monies, so even if we're still buying the oil, they can't get the dollars. I'm not totally sure if that's accurate, but it was a good question. We need to totally stick them in a corner financially. Because then everyone would be complaining about higher gas prices. When Biden said sanctioning Russia would affect everyday Americans, people freaked out. Because we've become a nation of entitled pansies.
March 1, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Gannan said: Because then everyone would be complaining about higher gas prices. When Biden said sanctioning Russia would affect everyday Americans, people freaked out. Because we've become a nation of entitled pansies. Fo sho'. I said to him "Republicans everywhere would be like: 'But muh gas prices!'" and "Could you imagine WWII-style rationing with these people? They'd be all over YouTube every day, crying in their F350s, backwards hat, Oakleys and all."
March 1, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, Gannan said: Because then everyone would be complaining about higher gas prices. When Biden said sanctioning Russia would affect everyday Americans, people freaked out. Because we've become a nation of entitled pansies. Just saw a poll from Fox News that 73% stated they would be ok with higher gas prices over Russia.......that says A LOT!
March 1, 20223 yr 2 minutes ago, barho said: Just saw a poll from Fox News that 73% stated they would be ok with higher gas prices over Russia.......that says A LOT! That's encouraging
March 1, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, JohnSnowsHair said: That's encouraging Higher than it already is? I paid $5.75 in downtown LA yesterday.
March 1, 20223 yr "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stirring address to the European Parliament on Tuesday that at one point got so emotional it had the translator choking up." https://theweek.com/russo-ukrainian-war/1010742/zelenskys-speech-to-the-european-parliament-leaves-translator-choked-up He is bringing these countries together.
March 1, 20223 yr 15 minutes ago, barho said: Just saw a poll from Fox News that 73% stated they would be ok with higher gas prices over Russia.......that says A LOT! I think attitudes have been changing once video and images have come in showing how the people of Ukraine are being affected.
March 1, 20223 yr 6 minutes ago, SNOORDA said: Higher than it already is? I paid $5.75 in downtown LA yesterday. I paid $3.78 in Philly yesterday.
March 1, 20223 yr 50 minutes ago, Outlaw said: As I watch this devastation, I start wondering…what would need to happen for YOU to be okay with the US stepping in? Yeah, that 40 mile long convoy should become the Highway of Death.
March 1, 20223 yr 10 minutes ago, Diehardfan said: "Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky delivered a stirring address to the European Parliament on Tuesday that at one point got so emotional it had the translator choking up." https://theweek.com/russo-ukrainian-war/1010742/zelenskys-speech-to-the-european-parliament-leaves-translator-choked-up He is bringing these countries together. He really seems to be just an amazing guy overall, and leader. 27 minutes ago, EaglesRocker97 said: Fo sho'. I said to him "Republicans everywhere would be like: 'But muh gas prices!'" and "Could you imagine WWII-style rationing with these people? They'd be all over YouTube every day, crying in their F350s, backwards hat, Oakleys and all." Yes, cause only Republicans complain about higher consumer prices. I'd hoped this would be one thread topic on which we could all be unified, regardless of political spectrum.
March 1, 20223 yr 9 minutes ago, Gannan said: I think attitudes have been changing once video and images have come in showing how the people of Ukraine are being affected. 'Show this to Putin': A 6-year-old girl killed in Ukraine (cnn.com) Anybody who reads that article and isn't willing to pay higher gas prices to help end this is an entitled piece of sh**.
March 1, 20223 yr 8 minutes ago, jsdarkstar said: I paid $3.78 in Philly yesterday. That’s pre Biden prices here in LA
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, SNOORDA said: That’s pre Biden prices here in LA Only one solution, move to Philly.
March 1, 20223 yr 10 hours ago, xBMTx said: https://v.redd.it/tmxc8sfhxnk81 This guy is a traitor and should be arrested if he ever tries to enter the USA.
March 1, 20223 yr 4 minutes ago, Paul852 said: 'Show this to Putin': A 6-year-old girl killed in Ukraine (cnn.com) Anybody who reads that article and isn't willing to pay higher gas prices to help end this is an entitled piece of sh**. I work from home and my wife works about 1.25 mi from home. Jack those numbers way up cause I'm a selfish dbag and it barely affects me. Just now, jsdarkstar said: This guy is a traitor and should be arrested if he ever tries to enter the USA. Agreed. I'd be ok with waterboarding.
March 1, 20223 yr 7 minutes ago, Outlaw said: Yes, cause only Republicans complain about higher consumer prices. I'd hoped this would be one thread topic on which we could all be unified, regardless of political spectrum. Pretty much the only people I hear griping about gas prices are Republicans, like it's not even close ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I have simply accepted the fact that a capital-intensive, non-renewable energy source and inelastic commodity will only continue to increase dramatically in price over the years, and particularly during times of global crisis. It is what it is. I hardly even pay attention to gas prices when I fill up.
March 1, 20223 yr 1 minute ago, EaglesRocker97 said: Pretty much the only people I hear griping about gas prices are Republicans, like it's not even close ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I have simply accepted the fact that a capital-intensive, non-renewable energy source and inelastic commodity will only continue to increase dramatically in price over the years, and particularly during times of global crisis. It is what it is. I hardly even pay attention to gas prices when I fill up. Such a large sample size.
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