I've removed a troll from the comments - a guy who has never before commented on either FB or here, and suddenly left six messages filled with American apologia and outright falsehoods, starting with the notion that Russia never received assurances that NATO wouldn't expand east of Berlin. Of course, even ten seconds of research show that to be a lie. Thus he's gone.
Trolls gonna troll. You mean like Facebook and Youtube and Twitter shut down voices that oppose the official narrative on COVID, or jail January 6 protestors or Truckers in Canada? When we do it it's good, but when Putin does it it's bad? How about when Zelensky jails his political opposition and shuts down papers that oppose him? That fine with you? You are clearly an insulting imbecile and hypocrite, and while I'm sure you feel the world requires more of your important if completely false nonsense, I don't. Find your own platform for your idiocy.
When I have insulting, lying trolls on my timeline, yes, I block them. If you have a timeline you can choose not to. I'm neither CBS, nor Twitter, nor NPR, so I get to flush the toilet without remorse on occasion. But nice to see you are creating accounts as fast as I can block you. Nothing like a troll with an agenda. I'm guessing you're paid by the post? Have a nice existence in obscurity.
From my token response, you seem to have rushed to judgment. However, I don’t’ sense any curiosity on your part as to the greater context: my global perspective and reasoning.
As you appear to have strong emotions invested in this subject and as I have no wish to exacerbate your distress, may I respectfully suggest that you find a more receptive audience.
The the West and Russia and Ukraine need to all agree on complete neutrality for Ukraine including territorial integrity and sovereignty. Avoid WW3 and put an end the death destruction corruption and mischief. Ukraine also should be fully armed!
This could have all been prevented by "The West" simply stating Ukraine isn't eligible for NATO membership, and all DOD bio-warfare labs within its borders would close immediately, never to reopen. Of course The West has no interest in doing either.
Yes, and the U.S. said NATO wouldn't move an inch east of Berlin. Words mean less than the signature on a treaty with the American Indians. If it isn't in writing, it is useless, and even then, consider the source.
That’s a wowser (sp?). Outstanding. I don’t believe anyone could have possibly said it half as well. Extremely articulate and hit all the bases. Whomever the target of that (slightly over 25 words or less) masterpiece will never forget. Thank you for all of us.
I’m adding here the small one I posted on the 2nd smartest guy site recently, but not as honest as you with how I really feel about some vacuum brained idiots who are so easily manipulated.
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I add one recent item. On 12/17/2021 The UN General Assembly approved a resolution on combating the “glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism ...” ONLY TWO NATIONS VOTED AGAINST: UKRAINE and the US. Why? Ukraine has official Nazi military units, complete with swastika on helmets.
Most of our citizens are understandably ignorant of international reality due to what is told and not told of actual events.
How many of those supporting the efforts to destroy Russia’s economy and government (which qualify as acts of war) recognize the following list of nations and our role in their devastation?
Total People forcibly displaced: Between 37 million and 59 million.
Total People killed: 7-8 million
Not one of these nations attacked, threatened, nor even had the ability to attack us. Neither the US nor any other NATO nation was sanctioned for these war crimes as defined by International Law. Where was the national outrage for all these nations we devastated? Only Russia gets the outrage. And Russia has good reason to finally act. We simply turn a blind eye to all of our crimes.
Our actions being taken against Russia are inexcusable and are demonstrable of outlandish hypocrisy and amount to acts of war.
I've removed a troll from the comments - a guy who has never before commented on either FB or here, and suddenly left six messages filled with American apologia and outright falsehoods, starting with the notion that Russia never received assurances that NATO wouldn't expand east of Berlin. Of course, even ten seconds of research show that to be a lie. Thus he's gone.
https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2017-12-12/nato-expansion-what-gorbachev-heard-western-leaders-early
Thanks, Russell. I've just read Mr Troll's response to my comment (recieved via email) and found it condescending and worse, totally unnecessary.
Trolls gonna troll. You mean like Facebook and Youtube and Twitter shut down voices that oppose the official narrative on COVID, or jail January 6 protestors or Truckers in Canada? When we do it it's good, but when Putin does it it's bad? How about when Zelensky jails his political opposition and shuts down papers that oppose him? That fine with you? You are clearly an insulting imbecile and hypocrite, and while I'm sure you feel the world requires more of your important if completely false nonsense, I don't. Find your own platform for your idiocy.
Here is the debunking of your lies about NATO assurances. You might wish to try actually knowing things rather than parroting official narratives and insulting those who actually know what they're talking about: https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/newly-declassified-documents-gorbachev-told-nato-wouldnt-23629
When I have insulting, lying trolls on my timeline, yes, I block them. If you have a timeline you can choose not to. I'm neither CBS, nor Twitter, nor NPR, so I get to flush the toilet without remorse on occasion. But nice to see you are creating accounts as fast as I can block you. Nothing like a troll with an agenda. I'm guessing you're paid by the post? Have a nice existence in obscurity.
From my token response, you seem to have rushed to judgment. However, I don’t’ sense any curiosity on your part as to the greater context: my global perspective and reasoning.
As you appear to have strong emotions invested in this subject and as I have no wish to exacerbate your distress, may I respectfully suggest that you find a more receptive audience.
Thus, I wish you well on your explorations.
You nailed it, as usual.
https://dcweekly.org/2022/02/24/with-corrupt-politicians-and-a-corrupt-media-how-do-we-know-what-is-best-for-the-us-concerning-ukraine/
The the West and Russia and Ukraine need to all agree on complete neutrality for Ukraine including territorial integrity and sovereignty. Avoid WW3 and put an end the death destruction corruption and mischief. Ukraine also should be fully armed!
This could have all been prevented by "The West" simply stating Ukraine isn't eligible for NATO membership, and all DOD bio-warfare labs within its borders would close immediately, never to reopen. Of course The West has no interest in doing either.
Germany said that Ukraine will never be a member of NATO the other day. Of course you can never trust a politician other than to lie.
Yes, and the U.S. said NATO wouldn't move an inch east of Berlin. Words mean less than the signature on a treaty with the American Indians. If it isn't in writing, it is useless, and even then, consider the source.
Well that had to sting.
That’s a wowser (sp?). Outstanding. I don’t believe anyone could have possibly said it half as well. Extremely articulate and hit all the bases. Whomever the target of that (slightly over 25 words or less) masterpiece will never forget. Thank you for all of us.
I’m adding here the small one I posted on the 2nd smartest guy site recently, but not as honest as you with how I really feel about some vacuum brained idiots who are so easily manipulated.
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I add one recent item. On 12/17/2021 The UN General Assembly approved a resolution on combating the “glorification of Nazism, neo-Nazism ...” ONLY TWO NATIONS VOTED AGAINST: UKRAINE and the US. Why? Ukraine has official Nazi military units, complete with swastika on helmets.
Most of our citizens are understandably ignorant of international reality due to what is told and not told of actual events.
How many of those supporting the efforts to destroy Russia’s economy and government (which qualify as acts of war) recognize the following list of nations and our role in their devastation?
Afghanistan, Iraq (sanctions & war), Libya, Pakistan, Philippines, Somalia, Syria, Yemen, Yugoslavia.
Total People forcibly displaced: Between 37 million and 59 million.
Total People killed: 7-8 million
Not one of these nations attacked, threatened, nor even had the ability to attack us. Neither the US nor any other NATO nation was sanctioned for these war crimes as defined by International Law. Where was the national outrage for all these nations we devastated? Only Russia gets the outrage. And Russia has good reason to finally act. We simply turn a blind eye to all of our crimes.
Our actions being taken against Russia are inexcusable and are demonstrable of outlandish hypocrisy and amount to acts of war.
Spot on
But wait, did you not celebrate just the other day your leaving the Fboook?
I was banned for 30 days. But the private messaging option still works.
FB is like punching yourself in the face. overrun by LCD useful idiocy. make a random new pw, don't save it and done.
Thanks, Russell. Keep talking truth to power and truth to gaslit ladies.