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Virtual dollars and euros have nothing to do with real economic capabilities. Its just ones and zeroes in the bank computers, nothing more.


Russia is not "beating" Ukraine. And did the USA need Ukrainian cannon fodder in their operations in Afghanistan and Iraq?
Well at least your posts are consistently crap.
 
No. I think you posts are bad because you wrote nonsense about something you haven't a slightest idea.
Thing is, you've never proven you know anything about it at all. You just write stuff, never back it up, same as Deadstick

Same as Putin does. Just put shit out there, and hope that it sticks.

That's probably why people think you're a Putin paid troll
 
Thing is, you've never proven you know anything about it at all. You just write stuff, never back it up, same as Deadstick

Same as Putin does. Just put shit out there, and hope that it sticks.

That's probably why people think you're a Putin paid troll
The thing is, you don't pay me for explaining you the obvious facts, and you can easily google most of them by yourself. Is there any practical reason to discuss, say, "American war on terror" with a person who doesn't know, and doesn't want to know about 911 terroristic attack? What kind of discussion you could have with the people who knows about 911, but definitely and demonstratively support it (short of bombing them all in the Stone Age)? If explanations are necessary, the explanations are useless.


What about my humble person... You see, a true Putin supporter wouldn't even come here and chat with you in the first place. USMB is banned in Russia. Visiting restricted foreign sites and talking with the unfriendly foreigners isn't crime by itself, but may cause unnecessary questions (and if the answers are unsatisfactory - deeper investigation). So, you can be more or less sure than anyone from Russia who came here is, at least, America's sympathiser.
 
The thing is, you don't pay me for explaining you the obvious facts, and you can easily google most of them by yourself. Is there any practical reason to discuss, say, "American war on terror" with a person who doesn't know, and doesn't want to know about 911 terroristic attack? What kind of discussion you could have with the people who knows about 911, but definitely and demonstratively support it (short of bombing them all in the Stone Age)? If explanations are necessary, the explanations are useless.


What about my humble person... You see, a true Putin supporter wouldn't even come here and chat with you in the first place. USMB is banned in Russia. Visiting restricted foreign sites and talking with the unfriendly foreigners isn't crime by itself, but may cause unnecessary questions (and if the answers are unsatisfactory - deeper investigation). So, you can be more or less sure than anyone from Russia who came here is, at least, America's sympathiser.

No, I don't pay you, Putin does.

You call them "obvious facts", problem is, if they were so OBVIOUS you wouldn't have a problem backing them up.

The thing with Putin, and other such countries, is that their people who go onto the internet to spread their lies, don't have a problem with banned websites. Governments can get around their own restrictions. The North Koreans managed to steal 1 billion in Bitcoin, how? In North Korea even on the internet? Sure it is, just not for the plebs.

And I have a Russian on my Facebook. How do you think this normal Russian gets on Facebook? It's not difficult, he uses a VPN.

So, you're coming on here with arguments like this, it just makes you look even more like a joke.

Your "obvious facts" are, in fact, bullshit.
 
No, I don't pay you, Putin does.

You call them "obvious facts", problem is, if they were so OBVIOUS you wouldn't have a problem backing them up.
Can you back the fact that Americans living in New Orleans are not very different from Americans living in New York, and they really saw 911 attack as attack against themselve, too? That they were scare and upset, they wanted revenge and elimination of the terrorists?

Of course you can. But if you need it - ok, then you don't need it. Anybody who is talking about American war on terror have to know it before he starts expressing "his opinion" (actually parroted terroristic propaganda, like "those American infidels are all too stupid and weak to fight back against us, brave warriors of Allah").

If you have any specific question - try to google first, and if you still don't get answer - ask me.



The thing with Putin, and other such countries, is that their people who go onto the internet to spread their lies, don't have a problem with banned websites. Governments can get around their own restrictions. The North Koreans managed to steal 1 billion in Bitcoin, how? In North Korea even on the internet? Sure it is, just not for the plebs.

And I have a Russian on my Facebook. How do you think this normal Russian gets on Facebook? It's not difficult, he uses a VPN.

So, you're coming on here with arguments like this, it just makes you look even more like a joke.
Really? Do you really believe that anybody could pay real money for talking with you on this little message board? You are neither a decision-maker nor public-opinion influencer, are you?
 
Can you back the fact that Americans living in New Orleans are not very different from Americans living in New York, and they really saw 911 attack as attack against themselve, too? That they were scare and upset, they wanted revenge and elimination of the terrorists?

Of course you can. But if you need it - ok, then you don't need it. Anybody who is talking about American war on terror have to know it before he starts expressing "his opinion" (actually parroted terroristic propaganda, like "those American infidels are all too stupid and weak to fight back against us, brave warriors of Allah").

If you have any specific question - try to google first, and if you still don't get answer - ask me.




Really? Do you really believe that anybody could pay real money for talking with you on this little message board? You are neither a decision-maker nor public-opinion influencer, are you?

Look, you're on this message board. So, either you're in the US and it's the middle of the night, you're in Hawaii... or you're in Russia, which is the most likely seeing how you've got "Moscow" written on your status.

It's what, 7am or 8am in Moscow right now, and you're on this forum. How? Either you're using a VPN or you're being paid by the government.

Either way, you suggested that Russians in Russia couldn't use this forum, but YOU ARE.

There's one of you basic "facts" that is complete bullshit.

You're not even trying very hard to hide the fact. Just like FSB agents, act cheap, get people to scratch their heads, speak some to dirty the waters and you think you've won.
 
Look, you're on this message board. So, either you're in the US and it's the middle of the night, you're in Hawaii... or you're in Russia, which is the most likely seeing how you've got "Moscow" written on your status.
I'm in Russia. Specifically in Moscow.

It's what, 7am or 8am in Moscow right now, and you're on this forum. How? Either you're using a VPN or you're being paid by the government.
I'm (as well as some other users) using the VPN. Ask mods, they can confirm it.

Either way, you suggested that Russians in Russia couldn't use this forum, but YOU ARE.
Russians can use the forum (through VPN of course), and we (some of us) do use that forum. It is not a crime, but it may cause some problems. I use this forum because I like America, I admire American culture and I'm ready to accept some minor risks to have better understanding of it.

American government, because of the grave economic situation closed even USAIDS. Do you believe that Russian government (especially with its economy in tatters [sarcasm]) could allow to pay anybody for chatting at USMB (especially in Saturday)?

There's one of you basic "facts" that is complete bullshit.
Of course no. All those facts are true. I'm in Russia (and if necessary I can prove it). USMB is banned in Russia (any of your Russian friends can test it and prove it). I'm using VPN and the mods can confirm it. I can't prove that I don't work for FSB, as you can't prove that you don't work for FBI, and I really can't imagine how it could be practically possible. Nothing but common sense. (And I really don't care if you are an FBI asset, coz it changes nothing).

You're not even trying very hard to hide the fact. Just like FSB agents, act cheap, get people to scratch their heads, speak some to dirty the waters and you think you've won.
What exactly "facts" do you want me to prove? Please, be more specific.
 
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I'm in Russia. Specifically in Moscow.


I'm (as well as some other users) using the VPN. Ask mods, they can confirm it.


Russians can use the forum (through VPN of course), and we (some of us) do use that forum. It is not a crime, but it may cause some problems. I use this forum because I like America, I admire American culture and I'm ready to accept some minor risks to have better understanding of it.

American government, because of the grave economic situation closed even USAIDS. Do you believe that Russian government (especially with its economy in tatters [sarcasm]) could allow to pay anybody for chatting at USMB (especially in Saturday)?


Of course no. All those facts are true. I'm in Russia (and if necessary I can prove it). USMB is banned in Russia (any of your Russian friends can test it and prove it). I'm using VPN and the mods can confirm it. I can't prove that I don't work for FSB, as you can't prove that you don't work for FBI, and I really can't imagine how it could be practically possible. Nothing but common sense. (And I really don't care if you are an FBI asset, coz it changes nothing).


What exactly "facts" do you want me to prove? Please, be more specific.
So, when you said "You see, a true Putin supporter wouldn't even come here and chat with you in the first place. USMB is banned in Russia.", you were essentially BULLSHITTING ME?

See, I proved that you're a bullshitter.

Let's go back, many, many posts, and see what you wrote and did not back up.

I said "Why would Europe, with a GDP of $20 trillion (nominal) do what a country with a GDP of $2 trillion wants?"

You said "Virtual dollars and euros have nothing to do with real economic capabilities. Its just ones and zeroes in the bank computers, nothing more."

Can you start by backing up this bullshit? I bet you can't, because it's utter crap, but anyway, I'm willing to let you at least try before failing.
 
So, when you said "You see, a true Putin supporter wouldn't even come here and chat with you in the first place. USMB is banned in Russia.", you were essentially BULLSHITTING ME?
Of course no. Those people who truly and undoubtedly support Putin, doesn't have a motivation to talk with Americans (short of all those conspiracy theories about evil Russian influencers lurking in every shadow).
Most of human decisions are based on our understanding of potential losses and profits. And even minimal "contra" arguments (like potential risk of FSB asking unnecessary questions) usually overweight when one doesn't have proper "pro" arguments.


See, I proved that you're a bullshitter.
You just proved that you are either paranoid to believe in Putins agents in every shadow or too stupid to realise that true Putin supporters are simply not interested in talks with you (especially if you are not a high ranked decision maker of PR-influencer)

Let's go back, many, many posts, and see what you wrote and did not back up.

I said "Why would Europe, with a GDP of $20 trillion (nominal) do what a country with a GDP of $2 trillion wants?"

You said "Virtual dollars and euros have nothing to do with real economic capabilities. Its just ones and zeroes in the bank computers, nothing more."

Can you start by backing up this bullshit? I bet you can't, because it's utter crap, but anyway, I'm willing to let you at least try before failing.

It's very simple. The fact, now undeniable even by the most wishful-thinking western experts, is that Russia far outpacing not only the USA, but all NATO-countries combined in the terms of military production.

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And they ask, how can this be... Good question.
In short, the authors of article see the reason in the better Russian motivation (and it is true), in the western corription (and this is true, either), but they have missed the most important part of it. Money is not enough to make a tank. There is no magician who can transform a cage of dollars into a real tank. You'll need actual steel, coal, copper, oil, rare earths, glass and a hell of other resources, and most importantly you'll need people who actually can make tanks. That's the difference between "postindustrial economy if lawyers and prostitutes" and "industial economy of tank and shell production".

So, what is still unclear?

Do you believe that your bunch of underpaid transgenders in military uniform (made in Bangladesh) with their asses naked can actually beat Russian soldiers in real tanks?

Or do you believe that Russians and Chinamen will continue to sell you steel and rare-earths even after collapse of dollar?

Or do you believe that America (or anybody else) can magically transform dollars in tanks, without reindustrialisation?

Russia make real guns. China build real ships. America print dollars. And when a guy with a gun meets a guy with a case of dollars (and without a gun) the result if pretty predictable, isn't it?
 
Do you believe that your bunch of underpaid transgenders in military uniform (made in Bangladesh) with their asses naked can actually beat Russian soldiers in real tanks?
LMAO. There are very few and are being removed. Yes we will Annihilate your tanks. Your scare tactics dont work on us Ivan.


Or do you believe that Russians and Chinamen will continue to sell you steel and rare-earths even after collapse of dollar?
We are building the hell out of steel mills now and theyb stock piled it before the tariffs. Be a great day we no longer buy China steel at all. That day coming.


Or do you believe that America (or anybody else) can magically transform dollars in tanks, without reindustrialisation?
We have massive Auto plamts that can retool and build.. in War we can retool...And we have over 10000 aircraft. Do you? Your manufacturing base will get hit. We will have air superiority.

Russia make real guns. China build real ships. America print dollars. And when a guy with a gun meets a guy with a case of dollars (and without a gun) the result if pretty predictable, isn't it?
The American people own more guns than any nation on earth. FAFO
 
Of course no. Those people who truly and undoubtedly support Putin, doesn't have a motivation to talk with Americans (short of all those conspiracy theories about evil Russian influencers lurking in every shadow).
Most of human decisions are based on our understanding of potential losses and profits. And even minimal "contra" arguments (like potential risk of FSB asking unnecessary questions) usually overweight when one doesn't have proper "pro" arguments.



You just proved that you are either paranoid to believe in Putins agents in every shadow or too stupid to realise that true Putin supporters are simply not interested in talks with you (especially if you are not a high ranked decision maker of PR-influencer)



It's very simple. The fact, now undeniable even by the most wishful-thinking western experts, is that Russia far outpacing not only the USA, but all NATO-countries combined in the terms of military production.

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And they ask, how can this be... Good question.
In short, the authors of article see the reason in the better Russian motivation (and it is true), in the western corription (and this is true, either), but they have missed the most important part of it. Money is not enough to make a tank. There is no magician who can transform a cage of dollars into a real tank. You'll need actual steel, coal, copper, oil, rare earths, glass and a hell of other resources, and most importantly you'll need people who actually can make tanks. That's the difference between "postindustrial economy if lawyers and prostitutes" and "industial economy of tank and shell production".

So, what is still unclear?

Do you believe that your bunch of underpaid transgenders in military uniform (made in Bangladesh) with their asses naked can actually beat Russian soldiers in real tanks?

Or do you believe that Russians and Chinamen will continue to sell you steel and rare-earths even after collapse of dollar?

Or do you believe that America (or anybody else) can magically transform dollars in tanks, without reindustrialisation?

Russia make real guns. China build real ships. America print dollars. And when a guy with a gun meets a guy with a case of dollars (and without a gun) the result if pretty predictable, isn't it?

You don't "talk", you "push propaganda"... So again, I'd say you're bullshitting me.

If a Russian wants to push Putin's agenda, they'd go onto a western forum and say how great Putin's agenda is, even when the facts point to the opposite.

That seems to me to be what you're up to.

Am I paranoid? Nope. Stupid? Nope. Because your two choices are nonsense.

Take the Malaysian Airlines flight that got shot down. Why did the Russian media show a picture purporting to show a Ukrainian fighter jet shooting down the airplane? Because it's easy. It makes people question what's going on in the western media and it's very, very CHEAP. The same tactics have been used all over the place, like with the attempted killing of Skripals in Salisbury. Obviously a Putin hit, and yet they spun a nonsense tale of two beefed up men who wanted to go visit some cathedral nobody's ever heard of, instead of going to London.

No, we can see how Putin operates, it's cheap and designed to express doubt about what the media has to say and it lets social media go wild with conspiracies.

Russia is producing a lot of military stuff because it's at war. But Russia CAN'T AFFORD IT.

In 2014 Russia was spending $48.2 billion on its military. Its GDP that year was $2 trillion.

By 2020 it was up to $61 billion in military spending.

Now it's at $145 billion. Problem is Russa's GDP hasn't risen much, it's still around $2.1 trillion. So Russia is spending three times more on the military, but not making more money.

In that time the US's GDP has gone from $17 trillion to $27 trillion. Russia should have expected to see such growth from $2 to at least $3 trillion. It hasn't.

So, again, you backed nothing up, spread bullshit, trying to make people think what you're saying without putting in any effort to actually make it happen. I wonder if you actually just get paid by response, no matter what someone says to you, as long as you get replies.
 
LMAO. There are very few and are being removed. Yes we will Annihilate your tanks. Your scare tactics dont work on us Ivan.
Actually, they keynwords were "underpaid", "made in Bangladesh" and "naked ass". You can't "annihilate" Russian tanks without well motivated soldiers and/or anti-tank weapons.
We are building the hell out of steel mills now and theyb stock piled it before the tariffs. Be a great day we no longer buy China steel at all. That day coming.

Bla-bla-bla.
We have massive Auto plamts that can retool and build..
Can you? You'll need more than just virtual money to do it.

in War we can retool...And we have over 10000 aircraft.
How many of them will survive Russian nuclear attack?

Do you? Your manufacturing base will get hit. We will have air superiority.


The American people own more guns than any nation on earth. FAFO
I've been a little rhetorical. Under "guns" I meant "nukes and tanks".
 
You don't "talk", you "push propaganda"... So again, I'd say you're bullshitting me.

If a Russian wants to push Putin's agenda, they'd go onto a western forum and say how great Putin's agenda is, even when the facts point to the opposite.
What "facts" are point to the opposite?

That seems to me to be what you're up to.

Am I paranoid? Nope. Stupid? Nope. Because your two choices are nonsense.
Really? Beliving conspiracy theories and/or official western propaganda make you one of those. The world painted by the western propaganda is not just "unreal". Its even "unrealistic" by the fiction literature standarts. The all-mighty Dark Lord Putin, the hordes of his brainwashed goons, Russian boogeymen in every closet... Really?

Take the Malaysian Airlines flight that got shot down. Why did the Russian media show a picture purporting to show a Ukrainian fighter jet shooting down the airplane? Because it's easy. It makes people question what's going on in the western media and it's very, very CHEAP. The same tactics have been used all over the place, like with the attempted killing of Skripals in Salisbury. Obviously a Putin hit, and yet they spun a nonsense tale of two beefed up men who wanted to go visit some cathedral nobody's ever heard of, instead of going to London.
"Ruzzle-Dazzle them..." Actually, everybody make it. And the RT propaganda works only because CNN produced picture is that stupid.
People, even American people, are usually smart enough to understand when someone try to feed them with shit (both about Malaysian plane, highly likely shoot down by Ukrainian SA missile, and about Skripals, highly likely simply killed by British special services).

No, we can see how Putin operates, it's cheap and designed to express doubt about what the media has to say and it lets social media go wild with conspiracies.

Russia is producing a lot of military stuff because it's at war. But Russia CAN'T AFFORD IT.
Of course we can. We didn't even started to make war-times loans.

In 2014 Russia was spending $48.2 billion on its military. Its GDP that year was $2 trillion.

By 2020 it was up to $61 billion in military spending.

Now it's at $145 billion. Problem is Russa's GDP hasn't risen much, it's still around $2.1 trillion. So Russia is spending three times more on the military, but not making more money.
The problem with GDP is that it is absolutely artificial thing, sometimes quite meaningless. I mean, the stores can sell dozen of eggs for a dollar, or one egg for a dollar. GDP will be the same. But to count how many portions of omelette you can make this evening, you shouldn't count moneys you left in the store. You should count eggs that you brought from the store. That's real.

In that time the US's GDP has gone from $17 trillion to $27 trillion. Russia should have expected to see such growth from $2 to at least $3 trillion. It hasn't.
Oh, man. Don't disappoint me. I've always thought about Americans as if they were practical men. I'm always sure that after getting things in the proper order they'll be able to produce ten times more tanks for the same (or even lesser) money, too.
 
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