Silicon Bites #46 - Purge of Russian Army Begins - Ruthless Requisitioning for Putin’s Criminal War.

[@rositasultana3958]

Highly informative, thanks, Jonathan!❤ Silicon Curtain is a reliable source of news and great interviews with the most insightful guests.

[@GSXK4]

Russia is literally morphing back into the Soviet Union Jr., 2.0.

[@lumelill]

they've never really turned away from aggressive, imperial ambitions. The war in Ukraine has unveiled their true face but it's nothing new. Their attacks on other countries have been going on since the start of Muscovy, remember their part in starting WW2, what they did immediately after Germany's defeat and have been doing all over the world since then

[@playlisttarmac]

I think it is already there

[@fainitesbarley2245]

It’s never been the same since Ivan the Terrible bumped off the Boyars.

[@vladimir.Shorty.M.]

The war in Ukraine is Cold War 2.0 turn out hot

[@baguiobyben12]

​@@lumelillcorrection! It's called Special military operation. lol

[@djparn007]

Thank you, Jonathan. Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦

[@mike4480]

Glory to All the Heroes of Ukraine .. & Thanks Johnathan … 💙💛💙

[@JohnCSmith-lp1qr]

Lol 🐑

[@DarkCriimes]

@@JohnCSmith-lp1qr🚽🚽

[@JohnCSmith-lp1qr]

@@DarkCriimes 💩

[@thomasjohnson3205]

Jonathan, you summarized the current situation very well.

[@andersolsen1478]

Norway has cancelled all visas to Russians. Other countries should follow this example

[@timtrewyn453]

I would hope that NATO countries would vet visa applicants very carefully, but a simple stop to visas denies escape to worthy people. I suppose they can try the Turkish or Kazakhstan routes.

[@bearowen5480]

But Norway has thoroughly discredited itself recently by diplomatically recognizing a nonexistent Palestinian "state". Norway is hardly a pinnacle of virtue. Celebrating its actions to deny Russian visas is pathetically risible.

[@rorychivers8769]

@@bearowen5480 Did you swallow a fucking thesaurus or something?

[@jettrd_utilitychnl4230]

@@bearowen5480 I am russian, I don't give a f..k about Norway but if they recognized Palestine's right for self-determination they did a right thing. They are jerks of course but with a kind heart and sometimes do the right thing.

[@CharlieNordlinger]

n​@@timtrewyn453nnnnnn junk junk BBB in jn

[@jim2376]

Putin: "It's everybody's fault but mine!" Putin: epic international bungler.

[@mughug9616]

What is so hard to understand in situations like this is how many people follow these dictators for years, even when the dictator turns on his own supporters. Seems weird if some do it to preserve their own lives, but by being a follower they endanger their the same life. Never fully understood the psychology of it.

[@jim2376]

@@mughug9616 Russians are not following Putin. They know what happens to dissenters. Putin has gone full Stalin.

[@jim2376]

@mughug9616 Dictators rule by fear. Putin is no exception.

[@koltoncrane3099]

Mughug Americans follow dictators. The difference is the dictator is disguised behind a party blue or red. You vote for party essentially nothing else. And even if you want to vote for rfk or Bernie sanders the establishment ensures you’re royally screwed and can’t vote for them. They’d rather a person with dementia run for president. A guy with dementia being president just shows me what a shittz show everything is.

[@tisme9690]

Thanks Jonathan, appreciate the hard work you put in to the streams 👍

[@shermoore1693]

I spent 5 weeks in Soviet Rumania in the seventies. The family I was staying with (in a wooden house with outdoor loo and oven) in the suburbs of Bucharest, explained how corruption was an integral part of soviet administration. Getting rid of corruption is almost impossible because the lawmakers are the ones who most benefit from it. When money determines your position, very obviously, merit and competence are rare, almost inexistent.

[@martavdz4972]

There´s no "Soviet Romania", Romania was at least nominally independent. Also, a wooden house with an outdoor loo was a minority, not a common thing in the Warsaw Pact countries. Agreed on the corruption, though.

[@shermoore1693]

@@martavdz4972 By 'Soviet Romania' I meant Romania as part of the Soviet Union. Many young people don't know which countries were part of the USSR. From what I saw small wooden houses (1 central room + one more room to the left and one to the right) and outdoor loo and oven and small yard surrounding, were easily the majority. The only large, brick houses belonged to government/military officials and the important ones (mostly military people) had villas in beautiful avenues. When I sat down on the grass in a beautiful park, the police arrived to fine me and immediately about 20 people appeared and jeered at the police, defending me. They hated the police. The family of 5 that I was staying with asked me to try to get them out of Romania. I was so happy for them when, years later, I watched Ceausescu being kicked out.

[@catznjam470]

I find it significant that Stalin is being glorified again 💯 the guy responsible for the deaths of tens of millions of russians..

[@TheStephaneAdam]

And going back to a model that collapsed in the late eighties.

[@dananorth895]

Pootin must aspire to something!

[@Michael57825]

It's part of revisionism. They pick whatever fits the demand of story telling i e propaganda.

[@yamaneko-ex8fy]

And Ukrainians, Kazakhstanians, ... .

[@Biedropegaz]

​@@dananorth895aspire to become one of great evils in the hell

[@davidgleinbach7316]

WE LOVE YOU JONATHAN. YOU ARE FEARLESS IN YOUR ANALYSIS OF A DARK STAIN ON EUROPE & RUZZIA KNOWN AS PUTIN. THANK YOU, SOUTH PHILADELPHIA, OUT🔱⭐.

[@catznjam470]

Weird how runaway corruption weakens the entire system of a country 👁️👁️

[@dananorth895]

Built AND destroyed by corruption.

[@guylancaster2055]

As with DEI and ESG…

[@yoloz1324]

Corruption built oligarchs supporting the absolute dictator and also hiding stolen wealth thru trust deeds and corporations run through blank shares certificates holding.

[@johncromwell2529]

Thanks Jonathon I learn a lot from your channel! 🙏🇺🇦👍👏💪

[@cornyhorsecornhorsington7522]

Excellent episode again ❤

[@melissawilliamson8871]

Very insightful 👏. Thank you.

[@stevebriggs9399]

Corruption is a feature of Russian culture, not a bug. Putler doesn't give two turds about corruption. If Putler thought things were going along swimmingly, he wouldn't be purging his staff.

[@AlGrant-bh9or]

Thank you for calm, precision reporting Jonathan.

[@jimbartram5846]

Gloves off today Jon. Well done bloke, keep it up! Don't let the barstards grind y down!

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@guyvert49]

Richard II caused his nobles so much grief, that Henry IV supplanted him. If the elite feels endangered, the czar is at risk of dethronement

[@koltoncrane3099]

Yes this is why the U.S. never actually ends tax loopholes for the elites so they’re never actually endangered. If we ever got rid of all taxes and all business entities and had only one business entity and a flat 20% tax on business and a flat 20% tax on individuals that would endanger the elites that thrive on money printing and theft by stealing purchasing power.

[@unduloid]

Of course, after all the generals have been purged, take a big guess as to who will be the _next_ on the FSB's list.

[@Calidore1]

Say who...they will have to wait a year or so.

[@michaelmcguigan7371]

Always a keen insight on display on Silicon Curtain. I never miss an episode. Keep it up!👍🏻

[@terryfox9344]

Thank you for providing us this information in such a clear and thoughtful way.

[@AngusAbbott-qf8xm]

Why appoint an accountant as minister of defence IF the ruZZian economy is doing so well ? 🇬🇧

[@reaperbsc]

Exactly. You only hire a bean counter if you need to find more beans.

[@Grendel650]

The rus military is only interested in supply. Conscripts to absorb Ukrainian ammunition, and replacement guns shells vodka and missiles for the destruction. They don't use military thinkers.

[@TheMalcolmPowder]

Jonathan, the boiling frog, I hope you find my comment, and find time to read this: Off subject, I know, but I want everyone to realise what is going on in the Baltic right now. Also, please understand that YT is giving me a lot of grief, so I use French to overcome their censors. I know what is publicly visible, and what is not, because I monitor my comments history. This comment is an amalgam of pervious posts. The Baltic status. Russia is not just making a provocation, or just a land grab, it is strategic. Those islands Russia is trying to seize near to Finland and Estonia should have a NATO military presence, (now!!!) on these islands to prevent Russian occupation. People are not aware just how strategic these islands are. These islands will allow the blockade of St Petersburg. This is what Russia is afraid of, and the West needs to pre-empt this occupation move by the Russians. Now some sarcasm.... Then Kaliningrad does not belong to Russia. I think the Kaliningrad enclave, should be declared an independent country, and we'll call it "East Prussia" provided the people are willing, but I suppose such a task as asking the people is impossible, This would be more inline with the historical claims over territory that Putin makes. (This is sarcasm with a strong flavour of truth thrown in) Maybe such counter-propaganda could reach the ears of this enclave. I hope people will take at least two things from this. 1. Military strategy. 2. The need for counter-propaganda I have been advocating serious action in certain circumstances, but fucking YT will not allow this, it is an insane situation seriously hampering awareness of this fucking stupid war. OK, I know using French language will confuse YT censors. I apologise that you will need Google Translate to read some of my comments. Si ces îles sont occupées par des Russes, alors ces derniers devront être expulsés, par la force meurtrière si nécessaire. Ce ne sont pas des îles contestées, comme le discours russe tente de convaincre l’Occident. Je soupçonne que les Russes retourneront en Russie s’ils sont confrontés aux forces finlandaises et estoniennes. When we read "retourneront" in the lost in translalation version, I originally said "scuttling back", and I prefer this idea, lol

[@Grahamgusbull]

I STILL call it East Prussia 🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@TheMalcolmPowder]

@@Grahamgusbull It is East Prussia !! And the last vestige of the Warsaw pact

[@marktwain5232]

Absolutely first rate Incisive analysis! The best I have seen on the Internet.

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@m.walther6434]

Every dictatorial system has different competing centers of power. The III Reich as an example, the army, the SS, the security apparatus Gestapo and police, the business elite. Every faction tries to dominate the other faction and want's to monopolize the leader. This is a permanent source of instability and insecurity, for the top echelon as well as for the whole system.

[@ceceliablair9177]

What about Putin’s long term friendship with Shoigu? Perhaps characters like these-with psychopathic or narcissistic traits?-do not have genuine friendships because they can’t really love. I suspect this may be the case, because the cruelty they accept and direct is as far from love as is humanly possible

[@sallywilton2236]

Loyalty

[@EEX97623]

Not friendship, it’s power, connections, loyalty to the scheme and plan.

[@josephfisher2100]

Trump loves and admires Putin

[@timtrewyn453]

Christopher Hitchens described the Russian Federation leadership as "a psychopathic dictatorship."

[@mani7263]

Yes please, more please. Excellent summation, excellent analysis.

[@normandduern2413]

First-rate summary, as usual. Thumbs up.

[@SiliconCurtain]

Much appreciated!

[@nadenek]

Thank you for doing this comprehensive report for people who (unlike me) don't have time to follow all the latest news.

[@tamarasidlartchouk3138]

Thank you, Jonathan. Your analysis and your excellent comprehension of putin's modus operandi has become indispensable for our community. Chapeau 👍👍👏👏💙💛💙💛🎩🎩

[@blakekeithley3400]

Thanks!

[@astrolingus]

Thank you!!!!

[@dianetourje1359]

Vlad Vexler has an interesting if convoluted explanation for the purge

[@SiliconCurtain]

I’ll have to have a listen to that!

[@tesseract_1982]

I need a popcorn machine ... 🍿🍿🍿 🤭

[@bobbyk531]

As ever a thorough analysis. Keep up the in depth reports….excellent info but of course so sad.

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍

[@Aptster1939]

Jonathan! You must convene a constellation, a collaboration, a conference of the cohorts; Konstantine, Ben Rhodes, Jake Broe and Starsky. They can really break it down

[@Anatol-e7v]

One of the very best channels on YT.

[@sallywilton2236]

The mainstream TV such as BBC is barely mentioning any of this. They spent 15 minutes tonight talking about melanoma and Rishi Sunaks bonkers ideas of conscription.

[@tikaanipippin]

Great idea for compulsory military service, but should be from 14-19, and combined with secondary and vocational education. Everyone should leave this service literate, numerate, and independent, with a bank account, a driving licence, enter work with a trade or vocational qualifications or be able to go on to tertiary education for professionals and specialists. Also, the currently lacking concept of respect and self-control, and the ability to make healthy life-style choices, when the population's general fitness and health outlook is increasingly poor. In times when defence suddenly seems to be necessary again, we do not need to have to conscript and train willing or unwilling civilians, for a incipient conflict, as we did twice last century.

[@sallywilton2236]

@@tikaanipippin that’s called school

[@sallywilton2236]

@@tikaanipippin children are not some standard thing. You are speaking of kids as if you’ve never met one in your life. Do you seriously think an 18 year old must have a driving licence? Why. What about children who are disabled, have learning difficulties or just not be interested in your plan? Then you say they must have respect? Most people are not that worthy of respect but you’re saying they must obey someone or other that you don’t even know yourself for the hell of it. That’s a dictatorship. 18 year olds do not know who they are, they must have time to find out. Nothing in the world is standard as much as you might like to think it is.

[@reaperbsc]

People aren't really ready for service, mentally, until 22-24 years old. This is primarily because that's when the frontal cortex of the brain becomes fully developed. We call 18-20 year old adults. But they're still growing. Just not in height anymore.

[@marisabenson1222]

Yes would think that DW a German public broadcaster would have a passing interest in what's happening in their neighbourhood but instead they were uncovering the secrets of Dutch cheese.

[@CrazyEightyEights]

Excellent thoughtful analysis.

[@peterwesterdijk1879]

Thanks for your clear and clever analysis !

[@SiliconCurtain]

My pleasure!

[@jjj76120]

Thank you Jonathan! Very insightsfull, interesting and also nice or even soothing to listen to your voice ❤ Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@arek7198]

Thank you for your work, I'm very grateful for what you are doing.

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@janetwilliams7705]

Thank you.

[@michaellaurence9966]

Wow thank you. That has me captivated

[@GSXK4]

You know Shoighu is thinking, "I hope no one asks about my twelve-car garage mansion."

[@dannydetonator]

In mafia you're expected to steal, even encouraged to enrich yourself, if you're a loyalist close to Kremlin. Ask one of the least corrupt and modest generals Popov, why exactly _he_ was arrested on corruption charges.

[@jessehachey2732]

@@dannydetonatorBecause he looked out, and spoke out for his troops, something that’s uncommon. He was actually competent and a good general! They sack their best, make that make sense. Loyalty over competence…

[@JA-zx1np]

Nah, he is just thinking he needs to make sure Putin gets his cut and never, ever questions his loyalty. People that were not caught in this purge, but those more corrupt ones are either not as popular with the military, the quasi military police source, or actual (or faked kgb) disloyal elements like rebels or such.

[@tadeuszburkiewicz8655]

How many Rolls Royces did Stalin have ? Note , he didnt like other makes , they were unreliable !

[@brettzimmermann5286]

Which one?

[@nikicutts8097]

Thanks!!

[@anitaandazola2029]

Thank you Jonathan. I'm always relieved that you're analysis is genuine. There are an awful many that are using Ukraine for personal stardom.

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍 if I chased the algorithm, the channel would be a lot bigger! But that’s neither interesting nor authentic.

[@Andreas-d7d]

I read and listening to a lot of sources to lern more about Russia to figure out, why this war happend. I am always very impressed how well informed you are und which deep insights you share with us. Keep up your good work! All the best from Germany

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@catznjam470]

I wonder what's happening to the wealthiest oligarchs?

[@dananorth895]

Sweating and plotting!

[@smilevrsac]

Good question. Israel is not the option anymore.

[@johnmccallum8512]

@@smilevrsac Neither is the other one Cyprus they have also closed the door. Maybe Argentina?

[@fredfred2363]

Many have parked their yachts in the middle east. They clearly enjoy a dusty, sandy environment.

[@smilevrsac]

@@johnmccallum8512Quite possible. The clown in charge looks oligarch friendly.

[@DarkestAlice]

Thank you, Jonathan, for another excellent Silicon Bites episode! 🇺🇦 Перемоги і миру всім українцям! 🇺🇦

[@Michael57825]

Jonathan! You have an understanding of the Russian mindset. If you don't you wont be able to prevail - said by a Karelian Finn. Thank's for your tedious work.

[@NyPer920]

As always, informative and enlightening. Thank you fot all your efforts.

[@migproductions4045]

Always fascinating factual and well presented information delivered with eloquence intelligence and humility. The depth of your understanding is always welcome and there is nobody online who articulates my own feelings so closely. Jonathan Fink, you are a wonder and one of our most important journalists and will enjoy my unending support. You are a jewel of inestimable value to the world and of British culture one of the finest ambassadors we could wish for.. Now how is that for a compliment? I meant every word! x

[@migproductions4045]

@philippage60 Welcome back Master Page 😊

[@migproductions4045]

@philippage60 We are all exhausted mate, take your time and steady the ship. This F***ing war is going nowhere so make SURE you look after yourself as well as you look after Ukraine! Tough day..youtube deleted over half of what I wrote today including two poems and my own channel has sunk without a TRACE. I get next to ZERO views on this platform now..do you know what it's like to spend 100 hours on a vid and for NOBODY to even be shown it? And they laugh and laugh and laugh..monitor and false flag us with the very systems meant to protect us..honestly I am beyond depressed today, I am right at my limit if I didn't pass it months ago..thanks for the bump, I needed it! ❤‍🩹

[@dynamiccatercare7521]

Love your work. Always listen and ways impressed

[@michaelmcguigan7371]

Patrusev the cipher has risen to the level of his demise

[@SideWalkAstronomyNetherlands]

We will have to wait and see, don't worry, things can always get worse :)

[@catznjam470]

For instance, anyone heard from Roman Abramovitch or Oleg Deripaska lately? Well known oligarchs like them?

[@luminyam6145]

That was good, thank you Jonathan.

[@mathieu8641]

I loved your summary about security factions “squabbling for resources”. So well said

[@hammertoolz]

another fantastic episode Jonathan, keep up the great work

[@chrystya]

Stalin revisited

[@mrkiplingreallywasanexceed8311]

Superb summary Jonathan...as I said before, regardless of the top quality guests you have on here, I find these soliloquies the most edifying of all Silicon Curtain's output.

[@ajr1775]

Fantastic presentation.

[@Puleczech]

Exactly right, thank you for saying it.

[@Liz-uk5qb]

Thank you for such a thorough overview, it's really great. The AI disinformation is very concerning, especially as it can be used in so many languages and quantity! Scary stuff

[@SiliconCurtain]

👍👍👍

[@ItsMe_Hello_People]

Thank you for these updates. 🙏

[@MonteRosa849]

Jonathan, your evaluation of what russia is all about is brilliant! Thank you so much for educating us. 🇺🇦✌️

[@denisemarychild4994]

Thank you, Jonathan. This was one of the most frightening videos I’ve seen. How is the U.S. governing system so blind to these threats ⁉️

[@rossr6616]

our GOP left the back door cracked for Russian agents to creep in and abuse our openness, handing them voter lists and data ti use in active measures. So many ignorant Americans hooked and reeled-in.

[@vt1340]

So, the Russian political Olympics begin.

[@torontobro]

Brilliant and comprehensive

[@fredfred2363]

Great round up as per usual. Interesting developments afoot indeed.

[@susansprague7304]

Thank you, Jonathan!

[@fredfred2363]

It is interesting how Roscosmos and NASA are still working very closely together. Roscosmos is the development agency behind all the missiles that Russia is using to pound Ukraine.

[@Luckydog557]

Thank you

[@midimusicforever]

Putin should stand before the Haag commission!

[@drychaf]

Thanks Jonathan.

[@MarieGobeille]

✨Merci! 💙💛🇺🇦

[@lilUrso11]

great analysis

[@WorldCitizen0000]

Thanks for this great video. Could you do a video about the supply of components for weapons production in Russia exported from western countries please? We need to know more about this.

[@mrnobody3161]

Thanks Jonathan. I wonder if putin is getting any factual information about the cost of Military incompetence and graft in the occupied territories of Ukraine and in russia itself. Is the FSB controlling the flow of factual Military information intended for putin? Tanks, Bmp's, artillery systems, air defense systems, oil refineries and trucks don't grow on trees. 💛🇺🇦🔱 Slava Ukraine Forever 🔱🇺🇦💙

[@catznjam470]

War weapons manufacturers are notorious for supplying both sides of any conflict or war for profit - they like it when these operations continue as long as possible.

[@richardburgess8657]

Tremendous. Thank you, Jonathan.

[@halporter9]

This is an excellent, informative presentation of complex, foreign to me, political structures using violent and other coercive means of control. In the context of Russian history and cultural memes. Less abstract; you are a fine communicator. One remarkable achievement: You reveal the emotional subtext affecting complex human reactions to threats. An example: Connects the dots among poisonings of individuals as well as poisoning attacks on general public. An example of evocations of fears and panics to salt general feelings of security with internal and external threats, which are underlined by these difficult to prove but suspected random acts of violence. Combine this with wild claims designed to create cognitive chaos and confusion, reinforcing at best public uneasiness and nervousness.

[@curtcoeurdelion]

The statement that AI is not malignant as if it self must be the understatement of the century regarding everything that has come to light recently about AI and its stated malevolent intentions toward humanity.

[@bgt54rfvcde32wsxzaq1]

"The Cambridge 5" Are Back! 😮

[@marisabenson1222]

Thankyou I heard a report that there was an incident with a Chechen man in around Fort Bragg (known by anither name), in the US.

[@geoffgill5334]

Was a incident at Quantico as well.There are sabotage cells in the USA and they will be striking sooner rather than later

[@stevenFL8245]

It never occurred to me, that Defense minister Shoigu was sacked, so that Putin could repossess all Shoigu's money. Light bulb moment!

[@NAFO_MythicPlague]

I always enjoy listening to your shows. However you never address the one thing that Ukraine had plenty of but pissed it all away. They had the same amount as russia however a country being in an active hot engagement from 2014 until current. What I am discussing is Time, Leadership foresight, and action pre conflict. Facts we can all agree that when russian supported little green men and Wagner forces attacked and stole land, Equipment and did unspeakable war crimes in the first attack. Neither America not Great Britton that answered the call to respond to Ukraines attack by a foreign power attacking its land integrity. And then the loss of Crimea with being being forced at gunpoint to sign that they wanted russia to control them. russia had taken land by force along with stealing the Naval Base on Crimea not one shot was fired at that time. russia commander turned youtuber now prisoner Gerken downed a civilian airliner over Ukraine airspace. I understand at the time with a forced civil war going on however that is when Government does it's governing. During the highest air raid attacks in World War 2 that the Nazi's had a higher build to damaged ratio even higher than America at the worst of the bombing. Things could be a lot worse. There should have been defensive fortifications that would have created infrastructure jobs. Creating a working economy getting monies worlds banks and forgivable loans with countries in NATO and the EU. You create fall back points like the Swiss have that are dam's, Bridges, rail lines, and public roads that have explosives built into the country's infrastructure. If that army tries to cross that segment of lands infrastructure is destroyed in seconds from a control room were the high brass can make the choices. That is scorched earth tactics that make everything useless to the military they can have the land but there is no cover for your people nothing from you gain control of. How the hell they let soledar fall with the largest soviet stockpile of munitions in new old stock. How it was not either destroyed or distributed out better. During the leadup of the attack. I am going to describe it the best way I can. As a person who did emergency response calls for Hurricane Katrina. I worked as a EMS dispatcher from Minnesota taking over the 911 calls for the City and Parishes also through the behues that were flooded. So for about a week everyone knew from the international weather channels and all stuff forecasting said it would be a small storm but to leave the area just in case. Foresight used. Then day 2 people were boarding up buying up all the rations they could to either ride out the storm, or to get in the car's trucks and leave town. Day three people had either left the area or some came back because they forgot something. Or they came back to check stuff out. Now by this time the south bound lanes were opened to north bound traffic to expedited the moving of traffic. The storm could rise to a possible 3 to 4. The Army Corps of Engineers said that most of the man made embankment levies were only rated at a level three highest. What should have happened was that all people should have been forced out of the area's. Lack of Foresight. Staff left and abandoned the most vulnerable people. The elderly people at nursing homes were not evacuated out. Even police left their post when the storm came. When our cultural evolved beings went back to the basic primate the weak died or were victims. The strong took over especially from the superdome. Gangrapes killings torture basic primal mob mentality. Yet we also had neighborhoods that came together to form protective communities. Best way I can describe that time is like the show of the Walking Dead. You either survive or you die. So Ukraine not paying attention and telling the world that America was trying to inflame relations. The French were trying to shove their tongues down Putlers ears or were ever he chose for it to be placed. Mister President Malcron we are not wanting to attack Ukraine we are just training our 220,000 soldiers near the border for over a year. Why was nothing started to be built in places most likely to be needed and why did my country not respond sooner? America did not respond like it should have all the way back to the invasion of Georgia. We should have given aid and learned that you pay more when you back down to a bully. Putler only responds to physical violence like a bully. You can kill all the mobics you want. It is not hurting him personally. He invaded he is fair game to the articles of war. Putler bombs playgrounds while you hit a spot when 10 soldiers are. They fire to fire and if it hits or kills something great. It is about how much they fired what they fired and whereabouts they fired. Then they make an adjustment and start shelling again after being loaded. America had to get more of that aid that is greatly tested to Ukraine while our new current ones get upgraded or new altogether. NATO should take up positions on the border of Belarus to free up the Ukraine military and get rotations out. You tend not to mention that Ukraine did not build much infrastructure got complacent and depended on a strategy you were not going all in on. The offensive should have been stopped in two or even down to 1 area of attack. A lot of life equipment was lost after that. And then 1 1/2 years into the war they decide maybe its a good idea to build stuff to try to hold it. That is a total face palm moment people. A toddler playing army could see that attack and outcome a mile away and not being able to stop salients is something I had not considered a hard nut to crack. Only point I am making is America is donating and Europe needs to understand one thing. If we get stuck with a president who is as nuts or coochoo as trump or something like it. Europe could be on its own because they chose to be Isolationists. I hope that never happens I hope were evolved enough to know that everything that affects you affects us and so on. I always said if the European states all came together That would be an amazingly rich culture diversity and homeland to all. One system like a roundtable. No one of lesser or greater importance. That really would be Europe's solution. I hope America donates all we can hell get mechanics back in the service to refab the equipment sitting out in the desert for 50 years or so. Just my two cents and may Ukraine win because if they do not there is no Ukraine. Slavia Ukraine.

[@eddiegoodman9267]

Thanks for the update and views 🇺🇲🇺🇦 Oklahoma USA 🇺🇦🇺🇲

[@CollectiveWest1]

Very good perspective, thank you. Corruption is not a bug in Moscow's system, it is a feature.

[@cmbergersct3492]

Perhaps you will one day write a piece in the NYT about the impending extent of the Ukrainian genocide in comparison with other genocides.

[@rossr6616]

Didn’t know about your recent adversary laws; excellent. Germany just uncovered a Ru team in Germany specifically trained for assassinations.

[@drreaganeliedithphd6526]

L’ouest est poulet 🐓

[@Madbunyip3]

Great insights.

[@christt6809]

A efficient system would realize that invading your neighbor is not a good way to improve the life of your own citizens...

[@robertcircleone]

This is what could make reform possible in Russia: Envision a revolutionary electoral system called Proxy Democracy. In this system, political parties are absent, and all candidates run as independents. Each voter receives a number of votes equal to the number of candidates and all the candidates get elected, ensuring that everyone's voice is heard. Elections take place yearly and ideally align globally to encourage collaboration. Participating nations cooperate closely, nearly forming a unified governing entity while maintaining their sovereignty. This innovative approach could transform societies like Israel, the US, the UK, and many European countries, where the current "democracy" often masks plutocratic governance. With Proxy Democracy, we could see an end to conflict as everyone's voice would be heard and valued. While not flawless, it would significantly improve upon our current democratic systems.

[@SarahMould]

What about activity behind the scenes? Who will decide which people can stand? How would decisions ever be made?

[@robertcircleone]

@@SarahMould Thank you for your question. While this is still a work in progress I have a strong feeling that people won't be fighting each other to serve. There might be too few or too many candidates in any given constituency in any particular year but I think these things can be accommodated. Essentially, anyone can stand in any slot but not necessarily in their chosen constituency. In the 2019 general election in the UK, 5.1 candidates on average stood for election per constituency. I think we can count on double that since two things put the average person off from standing, the cost and the slim chance of winning. Decisions will be made by the delegates, the proxies voting with the votes allocated to them by the voters. Deciding on the slots might be a challenge. Right left and centre doesn't quite cut it. Power needs to be spread thinly to avoid a new elite forming. Ten or more distinct slots might be required. What we have at present is not fit for purpose. It isn't democracy. except in name. we need real democracy that cannot descend into autocracy. Make autocrats history.

[@berenicehickey9755]

So true...

[@Elmachable]

Is system corrupted if corruption is all you ever known ?

[@curtcoeurdelion]

Putlers doubles are really getting out of control internally it seems since the real Putler died in October 2023. Crazy times.

[@rossr6616]

did Putin go flying while wearing his Prigozhin mask? 😂

[@battambangscooterandmotorc303]

Well done. Makes sense. Very insightful into Putins war machine, in particular to me, how it's partly funded.

[@yidiandianpang]

Regarding the Crimean Tatars, is it true that they have again been deported? Isn't it just that after the WWII deportations, replacement Slavic populations came in. And even when many of the Crimean Tatars returned (starting in the 1950s), many did not, and thus the percentage of Tatars in Crimea was greatly reduced. Has there been Crimean Tatar deportation since 2014? I'm sure many fled because they did not want to live under Russia or in a war zone, but that is not a Stalinist deportation.