Russo-Ukrainian War - 2022 Edition - Part 4

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ForceFate said:
In all fairness, he did mention early 30s, though I mist add I don't think the person using the account is the same person who was using it few years ago.
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It is the same person.

It is a fascinating study on how some people go off the deep end with conspiracy theories. For some when they get hooked on one, they go deeper into the whole mythology and begin to believe so much random stuff, it gets really difficult to understand what is going through their minds.

He isn't a Qanon believer, but I saw the same happen with so many of the people who fell for that.
 
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buka001 said:
It is the same person.

It is a fascinating study on how some people go off the deep end with conspiracy theories. For some when they get hooked on one, they go deeper into the whole mythology and begin to believe so much random stuff, it gets really difficult to understand what is going through their minds.

He isn't a Qanon believer, but I saw the same happen with so many of the people who fell for that.
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Their physical health suffers too. It might not be apparent on the forum, but I know a few people in real life who that happened to. The cases I know are those with severe increase in weight and other medical problems which require actual medical intervention. Inside them their is a resentment that they are trying to express to the world. Usually the "contrarians" carry a deep sadness in their heart that they are not able to express or deal with. Always tread softly since they are humans even if they are so wrong.
 
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Paulsie said:
The US sees it as a golden opportunity to weaken and preoccupy Russia for a long time to come
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I know what you are saying seems to sound sensible and profound ...... but ....... I dont think so.

Let me explain .......

The US was given a hard time for wanting Russia open, to the extent, Gorbachev was saying there was a "triumphant mood in the West, especially in the United States" after the Soviet Union ceased to exist in 1991.

Well - of course there was, because it allowed huge US investment into Russia. In 2021, the US direct investments stood at $12.3bn. Let me express that in ZAR - R209,301,720,000. The US did some nice business in Russia, and were flamed for it. Now they are being flamed for the opposite?
Just cant win hey ....... oh well, my dollars dont mind either way :) My Robles ..... well, thats another issue for another time unfortunately :(

One particular Russian decided to go fighting - although, some would have us believe NATO pulled the trigger, the US did the dirty, hey anyone but the real tw@t Putin is to blame - which is silly, but hey - takes all kinds. :)
How did this affect the US - well - many companies pulled out, and the revenue went with them ...... I have compiled a list to show the scale of the lost potential. These US companies are losing revenue. Aint like McDonalds are making cash selling weapons, or Abbott labs selling drugs to bomb Russia with.

Some folks on in this thread go through great pains to point out out how demonic capitalist US is ..... and of course, (I am unashamedly a capitalist, so thats out of the way. )
Capitalist USA would want a strong Russia because its money, moolah, dinero for them, not a weak Russian market.

But, the military might - one may say . Let me address that ........ the US spend on defense is around $560 bn against Russias $60 bn.
There is no contest .......... the US spend 9 x more than Russia on defense. Let me put it another way, for every piece of pizza Russia has, the US has a whole pizza and a side of pizza.
We would like to believe Russia is a bear with a huge army and ....... You dont have to believe me- I actually dont really care do or dont - but the US military is top tier. If you disagree - cool - I really dont care.

Where have we seen this all before ....... countries boycotting another for a reason ..... oh, yeah, I remeber now, South Africa.
theconversation.com

Foreign companies exiting Russia echo the pressure campaign against South Africa's racist apartheid system

Corporate pressure campaigns usually work best in partnership with local institutions. While Russia’s civic organizations are generally weak, there are some signs of growing defiance.
theconversation.com theconversation.com


So heres the thing - the US are going to get the boot - whatever Russia does - I get it. Gotta hate on someone so lets hate on the US - I get that, but sometimes, you just gotta stop and think a bit ....... hey, will the story wash?

So, this war has cost the US firms earnings - let see who they are - link to the databse below. You would be surprised at who DOESNT support Russia - and I can tell you this for free - its not just NATO and THE WEST and The US ...........


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www.yalerussianbusinessretreat.com

Yale CELI List of Companies

Since the war in Ukraine began, many companies have announced their withdrawal from Russia, but some of them still operate in Russia undeterred.
www.yalerussianbusinessretreat.com www.yalerussianbusinessretreat.com

I have never met you @Paulsie, but you seem like a reasonable guy, you seem to be a smart guy ...... stop and think a bit, and dont be taken in by the radicals on either side of this issue.

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