@axtremus Ostensibly, that is a major part of what Putin wants from the West. That means a Ukraine that resides outside the influence of western liberalism that is predominant in the EU. Putin also wants a Ukraine that remains culturally and economically integrated with Russia. If the report above is true, then Biden’s policy is not too far removed from The Minsk Accord that Ukraine agreed to but did not implement to solve the Donetsk question. Essentially Ukraine needs to adopt a form of federalism that will accommodate the ethnic Russian speaking majority who have lived in those regions for hundreds of years. The borders of Ukraine that now exist were arbitrary constructs made up during the early years of the USSR. When it fell apart in 1990, none of the political leaders of the country saw the need to revise the borders as they believed they were entering into a voluntary confederation of states that had made up the USSR. Still, I personally do not believe Putin wants eastern Ukraine. Unlike Crimea, he knows only too well that it is an economic and political liability that Russia can I’ll afford. As for Crimea, it is part of Russia. It will not be returned to Ukraine. Kyiv, Washington and the rest of Western liberaldom will just have to get over it.

@jolly said in 1000 Miles: @brenda said in 1000 Miles: @jolly said in 1000 Miles: The CT125 is brand new. The Trail 90 is ancient. New vs. Old. The most popular bike in the world, trying to make a one thousand mile trip. Carrying everything you need, except gas. Battling bugs, mud, rough roads, a quirky bike, keeping a wary eye out for bears and sleeping in tents. It's an adventure! Holy cow, a CT125 and Trail 90 ??????? Yep. And the 90 hadn't been ran in years. Good thing the guy riding it, is a very good mechanic. He does a follow-on video, where he takes the 90 down to nuts and bolts and rebuilds the entire bike. It should be an entertaining show! LOL

@george-k said in Bad Classical Album Covers: Dorsey also did one for Beethoven. [image: 1639091845686-image.jpeg]

@aqua-letifer said in : @george-k said in : arson It's not just arson, though. It's not just any tree they burned, it was symbolic of shared values and beliefs. It'd be like destroying a menorah or, say, historical statu—OH WAIT. Interesting, I hadn’t thought about it in terms of a religious hate crime… That makes the CBS tweet worse…

@lufins-dad said in The Firefly Reboot: There’s only one libertarian space cowboy… Right on, LD. Right on. [image: 1639088754601-9084590-resized.jpeg]

Righteous TDS had consequences. Idiots.

Who are you going to believe, Lyin’ Joe or your own lying shrinking wallet?

Those Arab seamen won't know what hit 'em.

@george-k said in Covert: Why (other than as a "Hey, look what I did!" concept)? Hence the video. Lol

The dripping irony of her saying that retailers should prioritize safety. Not her… retailers.

@xenon said in Cord cutting: George lives close to a tower. I just checked T-Mobile's 5G map. There are 3 towers within half a mile or so. My gateway faces west. [image: 1639052743384-screen-shot-2021-12-09-at-6.22.22-am.png]

LOL great video, that is Rahm at a practice round before the Masters a few years ago I believe. They like to try and skip the ball for fun (16th hole) and that hole placement is notorious for having a nice feeding/slope down to the hole. Don't get me wrong, give me a million chances and I wouldn't be able to do that.

Let's be honest. If China wants to take Taiwan, they'll take Taiwan.