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It has been an interesting day of thoughtful reflection for everyone today. Lots of early lessons learned being absorbed. Russian technical and tactical incompetence do not look to be fixed too easily. Maybe, Russia thinks that one lesson is that is hasn't been brutal enough is a little scary to contemplate. If Belarus decide to invade with whatever they have it might be an ill omen even if its tactically incompetent.

this was remarkable. She was not aware that there was a war. He was completely befuddled by their attack into Ukraine. It is propaganda but it was excellently deployed.

Just remember it took us 20 days to get to Baghdad and how much longer before we had Sadaam. And the fight is going in the other direction. its currently more likely that Z dies before P

Russia using the energy weapon against NATO?

The Russian ambassador blames the Ukrainians for not welcoming the Russian peacekeepers with open arms.

The UN session ongoing right no (looking at BBC) is really interesting. The Ukrainian ambassador dropped some morally righteous hammers. one of 10 sessions like this in the 70 year history of the UN. The Russian translator is struggling to keep up with the Russian ambassador.

Nice.

The value of information was never better spent in recent memory.

We need this for the United States

While true. Today will hit some portfolios hard. I was really surprised that the market corrected toward the end of the week. The negotiations might help today. Be that as it may, keep hurting Vladdie.

Its too early to search for the Michael Corleone "my offer is nothing" photo

Nice

We know these guys are all over grain of salt

Special forces might also be the VDV which is "merely" their airborne forces.

I don't know if this is accurate but it might be and if so, its useful

What scum.

She's talking admiringly of Biden.

Tee hee As if she was told that Biden was the Olympic gold medalist in 400m track event.

Trolls are trying to get #abolishNATO trending. The responses have been "Go Fuck Yourself"

rules of engagement are being tested.

the doors on the back say that is in the BMP-# family of vehicles. Not able at first glance to say what that round thing is aiming backwards. The "Z" says its Muscavite.

This is huge.

General on CNN (Hertling?) correctly calling out the unprofessional Russian Army: logistics, battle drill, training all wanting.

The most sensible scenario to prepare for is the 3 days without power and water scenario. That is one that is VERY likely to occur if you are in a hurricane area anyway.

I'm feeling too optimistic to trust my feelings. Put another way. "The highs feel fucking cheap" to quote that song they used in the Michigan football video. But still,