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Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Alan Harper's Tash
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It could be that or it could be a bad advertisement for WeBuyAnyTank.com.It looks to be pretty deadly. Perhaps the tank is finally a historic weapon of war as predicted since the arab-Isreal conflict in 1973
BlueAnorak
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The EU did Brexit all on it's own. The vast majority of Brits (including a lot of Remainers) do not want ever closer Union.the eu is his target, brexit one of his weapons, paid for and got..
Chippy_boy
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Lefties going to left.You lied when you said that you weren't Arron Banks didn't you?
@Prestwich_Blue has already given an eloquent response to you. Go read up on MMT. No one said it was unlimited.
Unfortunately there are a few people on this website who prefer to construct strawmen rather than engage in good faith.
There are some who do this unconsciously.
And I'm sure you are aware that government putting up taxes takes money out of the economy and slows down growth.
It’s not genius to close your mind off to new knowledge.
I think they need to keep Russian phones going, else how else will the Russian civilians organise against Putin?Poland and Czech Repuvlic have closed their airspace to Russian planes.
Not sure if they could do this but if they can surely its time for Apple to disable its phones in Russia.
Churchlawtonblue
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I am pretty sure the other western countries can turn the screw and force Hungarys arm if needs be.Worried about Hungary being the sole country holding out on SWIFT. Orban is more or less a dictator too. Could he be covertly on Putins side?
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Not a great idea. It would cut off a means of communication between people who oppose the Putin regime whilst it would have no effect on the regime itself.Poland and Czech Repuvlic have closed their airspace to Russian planes.
Not sure if they could do this but if they can surely its time for Apple to disable its phones in Russia.
It requires Russia's vote since its a permanent member. Concurring votes of the five permanent members is mandatory to pass that resolution which is considered important to the UAE.That does not make any sense. You make 1 friend any alienate 100.
Chippy_boy
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Modern Monetary Theory says that you can actually. If your currency is a sovereign one, like the dollar or sterling, there's no problem printing money while debt is cheap. It's when you get inflation, as we have now, interest rates go up significantly and the cost of debt servicing balloons that printing money becomes problematic.
I know those who worship Thatcher & Friedman love her housewife analogy regarding spending but even then it was a fallacy.
So not indefinitely then ;-)
I do get this stuff - actually I studied macro economics as part of my degree. And I am fully supportive of borrowing to stimulate growth when interest rates are low. I just don't like the typical lefty attitude that the state can spend what it likes whenever it likes without economic consequence.
Churchlawtonblue
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Fair point.I think they need to keep Russian phones going, else how else will the Russian civilians organise against Putin?
I can actually as I have what you might describe as something of a passing academic interest in this specific area. Rather than me link or post acres of peer reviewed and published articles that back this up, I suggest you get your hello kitty phone out and Google 'Stephen Walt Russia Ukraine'. This will provide exactly what you ask, as well as some equally reasoned opposing arguments which I think you might enjoy more. You are most welcome.
What specific area and what academic interest, if u don't mind me asking. Feel free to take it to PMs if it isnt for this thread.
Theres been consistent calls for days now to send Nato troops and machinery in.
No there has not.
BlueRockape
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Should start using thease bastards houses to home Ukraine refugees
kaz7
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How weak are the UN , i know he was the chair but why the fuck was he allowed a vote to use his veto , remove his arese would have shown strength from UN
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Why is he still allowed to have legs?How weak are the UN , i know he was the chair but why the fuck was he allowed a vote to use his veto , remove his arese would have shown strength from UN
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Fcuk me, this is serious business and they're going out on the lash ?wow loads of Ukraine woman on sky making molotov cocktails, now thats dedication for you
GaudinoMotors
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A bit barbaric.How weak are the UN , i know he was the chair but why the fuck was he allowed a vote to use his veto , remove his arese would have shown strength from UN
Given the source, take it for what it's worth at the moment.
Russia about to be hit hard economically, the Russian people are going to be a lot worse off, all because of their deranged government.
This is huge if true!
Who knows - my own view is democracy is his target, specifically democracy in Ukraine because of its close links to many Russians he can’t afford Russians thinking there is a better political system than his.Does anyone really know what Putin is trying to achieve? His stated motivation was to stop the Ukraine joining NATO. I can understand Russia not wanting NATO on their doorstep but how does moving your doorstep next door to existing NATO member countries satisfy that target?