Exactly. One point does have credibility, in my view: that militia were “leading the way,” so to speak. Oath Keepers, etc. That’s not a surprise, thou...
This is a good point. You’re forgetting two things, though: first, I’m not trying to justify Russia’s actions. In fact I’ve condemned them all along. ...
Okay— so Russia didn’t plan on conquering Ukraine. Glad you don’t think so. It’s hardly a strawman, though: https://war.ukraine.ua/why-is-russia-invad...
This highly edited video makes me wish the police had used even greater force. Something similar to the force they use against peaceful pro-Palestinia...
In ‘79? I have no idea. 70/80 thousand? What’s the point? Afghanistan was a population of maybe 14 million people and the situation was much different...
It can be used that way, of course. And I’m sure it’s a very emotional topic. I would assume the same would be true for the US if China were running m...
No, you’ve provided one. The others were shown to be complete garbage. Easy for anyone to go back and check. So I’m glad you see you’re sticking with ...
Yeah, the one reference you’ve provided — a second hand account which doesn’t even quote Putin, and which contradicts your point a second later — must...
No. You’ve provided one quote — which isn’t even a direct quote — that’s relevant, which is then followed by a contradictory statement. That’s all you...
Lol. Yeah maybe Putin invaded because _____. Just do armchair speculation. Good enough. :up: Hey maybe Putin thought he could conquer an entire countr...
And here is, once again, the context: It wasn’t a question of Ukraine joining NATO. Yeah, in the same way Trump has provided evidence of a stolen elec...
Translation: (1) You cannot, and have not, provided one quote supporting your claim that the Russian stance on Ukraine and NATO has changed. (2) You c...
Decided to post this separately: For those following along with any interest in history or nuance: Russia has been clear about NATO involvement in Ukr...
Oh, so years of military training, supplying weapons, conducting military drills — not decisive. I suppose the tens of billions of dollars spent on Uk...
My prediction: there won’t be. I also have a bet going regarding Biden being the nominee: https://thephilosophyforum.com/discussion/comment/807026 Tru...
Exactly. But it’s fun to watch people use sarcasm in such a ridiculous way. No one serious denies US power in world affairs, but in order to feel a fa...
Yeah, the US has only a minor role to play in world affairs, politically and economically. How ridiculous to claim it’s responsible for things it’s cl...
The tribalism is so glaringly obvious it’s hilarious. Watching them go after Biden (often rightly so, in my view) and then turn around and go through ...
Trump incited an insurrection and should be in prison. In the past, hanged for treason. Just like to occasionally point out the facts in the midst of ...
Joe Biden will be the nominee. All this talk of other candidates is nonsense and shouldn’t be taken seriously. Trump will be the Republican nominee. A...
Yes, no kidding. There’s a reason for that, given that 2004 was mentioned as supposedly a turning point. Fortunately we have not only all of history a...
Ignorance of what, exactly? I think it’s quite clear we’re talking passed each other. You don’t seem to acknowledge the role of the US, or at best min...
Yeah, how convenient it would be to ignore this fact. Might as well sweep it under the rug so as not to sound repetitive. In fact this has been predic...
:lol: And then… Yeah, and coming from a guy who makes statements like the one above— that cuts deep. Nope. I like to stick to reality. Maybe there wou...
Is this a joke? The US had a plan for Eastern Europe. That plan is not exclusively NATO. Your inability to understand that isn’t my problem. That’s no...
It is the guns. Which is why the US is unique in its mass shootings, for example. "Crime and murder" are at their lowest -- so robberies and car theft...
Trump seems to care about words too: But remember: when it's against my ideology or team, it's only words. When it's the "other" guys, Clinton, Hunter...
I own a gun too. But the reality is that we don't live in the Wild West. Attacks we're concerned about generally happen without warning. If someone is...
Trump was going to cry voter fraud if he lost. This was predictable to anyone with a brain, years before it happened. Then it happens, the cases get l...
It was a study about gun ownership and homicides, so there’s nothing to correct. True, it doesn’t account for stabbings and defenestration. But your o...
That’s it. Timothy knows all this, of course, but for some reason wants to avoid the basic question and instead focus on something that in my view is ...
Like asking whether the prevalence of guns increases the likelihood of being strangled or stabbed. Who cares? No the question is why we have so many m...
No they’re not about different things. I’ll quote once again: I can’t make you read anything, of course, but it would be helpful if you did. Less tedi...
No, it isn’t. As is well documented. I provided several links worth following. It’s not a disservice, it’s true. Adding “simple and direct” doesn’t ch...
It isn’t. The US has more mass shooters than any other country, and far more guns. America has six times as many firearm homicides as Canada, and near...
Yeah but you know very well that’s not the full context. A normal human being will ask “Why did this happen?”, especially when a horrific event like O...
Lol figured you’d like that part. And don’t worry, with my luck one of the two will be back before you know it. Nothing can be this “easy” without cos...
Strawman. But does Israel “want” to kill innocent Palestinians? Please read into their souls and tell us about what their great intentions are—that ju...
No, it’s not. At least not Maher’s. Of course they did. They’ve been wanting it for a while. Moreover, they’ve been killing Gazans slowly for years. U...
I’ve been watching Bill for nearly 30 years. I find him funny at times— and used to think he was interesting (at least he cares about more important s...
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2023/11/09/climate/global-warming-hottest-year-history-climate-intl/index.html Just as was known and predicted, decades ago. O...
https://rockinst.org/blog/more-guns-more-death-the-fundamental-fact-that-supports-a-comprehensive-approach-to-reducing-gun-violence-in-america/ The da...
Another update on my BATtle. To sum up the prior post: After cleaning the entire attic, I heard sounds from the wall— the same sounds as before that I...
My ex-girlfriend’s apartment in South Carolina had bed bugs. We googled it and a Orkin was gonna charge a ridiculous amount per room, so we got a bunc...
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