Russian invasion of Ukraine

[Benggaul]

That seems really silly, considering that Cuba wasn't doing much during that crisis.

Yes, thanks for explicitly stating the whole joke. Did I really need to make it more clear?

[AntiFascistVoter]

The numbers of Cuba's military international adventures took a real nose dive in .... 1991.

Siri, what happened in 1991?

[Gaidax]

All this is true, but it doesn't change the fact that for another generation at least, Taiwan is absolutely critical to American interests- arguably the most strategic location that isn't mainland America itself, due to the double whammy of being the world's tech factory and being perfectly placed to curtail China's power projection in the area. I strongly doubt direct action against Taiwan will be met with sternly worded letters. If the Chinese believed that they'd have started to move on the island, and produce means to invade it, a long time ago, rather than bark at it and move their ships nearby pretending anyone is impressed.

Hence I say it won't happen now, but within 10-20 years. That is your another generation.

[Forogil]

Yes, thanks for explicitly stating the whole joke. Did I really need to make it more clear?

Look at the other posts in that sub-thread...

[Gabriel]

Classic Russia. There is now a video on Twitter showing Russian barrier troops gunning down retreating mobiks.

[YUPPIE]

Classic Russia. There is now a video on Twitter showing Russian barrier troops gunning down retreating mobiks.

desertion constitutes treason which constitutes execution in military terms

[Jastall]

Hence I say it won't happen now, but within 10-20 years. That is your another generation.

And as I said later, even then I doubt it's a sure thing, the place is just too good a thorn in China's side for the US to just accept it being removed. The balance of power would need to have dramatically shifted in China's favor for an invasion to take place unopposed. But that's the last I'll say on the topic.

[Benggaul]

Look at the other posts in that sub-thread...

I don't click their links considering where they get most of their "news". I would put them on ignore and be done with it if it weren't for the fact this would essentially delete the entire thread from my page due to the way "Ignore" works here.

[Gabriel]

desertion constitutes treason which constitutes execution in military terms

In non-shitholes after a court martial maybe. Russians on the other hand are just gunning down mobiks that are trying to retreat from active combat.

[Iphie]

desertion constitutes treason which constitutes execution in military terms

Retreating =/= deserting, and even if it was that's for a military tribunal to decide, not summarily.

[Warning]

I do not believe that the Russian army now has the strength to prevent Ukrainians from retaking Mariupol and Melitopol. When they do I cannot see Russia maintaining control of Crimea in the long term. After that I feel the only way to maintain power in Russia will be the arrest and public trial of leading military figures to serve as a scapegoat. Interesting times are ahead.

[Veggie50]

desertion constitutes treason which constitutes execution in military terms

Retreating is not deserting you absolute scumbag.

[Forogil]

In non-shitholes after a court martial maybe. Russians on the other hand are just gunning down mobiks that are trying to retreat from active combat.

Depends on your definition of non-shithole, most European countries have signed Protocol # 13 to the European Convention on Human Rights, and just abolished the death pentalty. Ukraine included. Russia is on the other hand considering restarting using the death penalty.

[AntiFascistVoter]

Retreating =/= deserting, and even if it was that's for a military tribunal to decide, not summarily.

Remember kids, Disobeying Illegal Orders is also a protected activity in modern militaries.

Say you're an ethnic minority that was coerced into military service for an illegal invasion. You have a Duty to Disobey those orders.

[Slirith]

Why is it every time Trump folks come into a thread they shit it up?

Anyways, back to the war in Ukraine, Happy Day 474 of the 3-Day Special Operation.

Gee, I wonder why...

[draynay]

While Cuba has always been a dangerous enemy of the West

Lol, ok then.

[Elder Millennial]

They've been what now?

Their cigars have given lung cancer to countless rich weirdos and those 60 year old uncles who spend 4 months in Thailand every year.

[Deus Mortis]

Feels like it has been awhile but another Russian General has been liquidated. The guys name was Sergey Goryachev. Hopefully it will cause confusion in the Russian ranks for that location and help Ukraine out.

[Iphie]

Feels like it has been awhile but another Russian General has been liquidated. The guys name was Sergey Goryachev. Hopefully it will cause confusion in the Russian ranks for that location and help Ukraine out.

From my understanding he was responsible for the defense of the southern district, so yeah... that'll cause some issues.

[ringpriest]

Their cigars have given lung cancer to countless rich weirdos and those 60 year old uncles who spend 4 months in Thailand every year.

Yeah, they should get a medal for that (unless you think it took too long).