Immaculate Vibes

You’re a straight up fucking lying POS. Never said anything like that. Also never commented on Brexit like you said in DT. I didn’t follow Brexit back then. It was a total shock remember? I don’t even think I was active on shag at that point. I think a lot of our differences come down to my skepticism towards some of our institutions and therefore focus on the freedoms of individuals. I think the skepticism is well deserved. You think it’s because of propaganda. I’ll just say when you have internal issues it’s much easier to blame an outside party. Sadly we’re making all the classic mistakes that an overextended late empire does. If anyone points that out, they’re anti America or some other stupid shit. It’s juvenile thinking.

You keep accusing me of Russian disinformation. My primary political interests are protecting our individual rights. How is this reflected? 1st amendment-free speech, anti censorship 2nd amendment-right to bear arms 4th amendment- I abhor the surveillance state Protection of individual rights such as bodily autonomy- I was obviously anti Covid vaccine mandates/passports, pro recognition of natural immunity. Pro Bitcoin. I think people should be able to save in a form of money that is not debased and is not state controlled, that allows people to transact without needing approval. I’ve also become more anti-interventionist over time as I’ve seen our interventions be less than successful or even counterproductive throughout my entire adult life. It has led me to question more of what our government tells us which I think is rational. I don’t think those positions are pro-Russia. They’re more anti-globalist if anything. As for this conflict, I’m for anything that helps end this conflict without risking our increased involvement because I don’t think it’s worth it to us. I don’t want no fly zones, or anything else that could drag us in. I’m a little tired of Zelensky constantly trying to bait us into more participation. If I were in charge I would be doing whatever I could to help get the cost of oil and gas down. That would help our economy and security most while also kneecapping Putin. We need to be focused on China long term.

I’ll address you fully on the CR thread. Suffice it to say my primary political positions have nothing to do with Russia. I don’t even think I was here during Brexit. You’re hallucinating.

That’s right. Need to lower costs.

No you’re correct. Not that anyone here cares.

Good call. Straight forward greasy burgers. Used to frequent it when I worked at Metro.

Short to medium term it is a difficult problem to fix. Probably the best shot is to fly to Saudi Arabia and beg MBS to pump more. With oil and NG prices this high we will have demand destruction and economic slowdown before much can be done though. Especially if they go higher which they should if we somehow sanction Russian exports. Then we’ll have to see how NG prices affect fertilizer usage and crop yields going forward. But no, I don’t think the answer is printing a couple trillion and a solar panel in every pot or anything.

Im going to suggest that maybe, just maybe, they don’t actually believe that it would fix the problem.

Take one for the team? Interesting framing. The American middle and lower class should “take one for the team” otherwise they’re selfish. You make it sound like this was all unforeseen or just happenstance. Broad based inflation and a mishandled transition to green energy globally were already happening before Putin decided to go full war criminal. Those forces are inherently destabilizing and set the table for other dominos to fall if the conditions presented themselves. Next will be food shortages around the world, but specifically in the Middle East after wheat prices have spiked.

I try to cut through to what’s actually happening. Through all the rah rah bs. The other link I shared today was a nuts and bolts intelligence assessment that included how Ukraine could better defend power plants etc. You see what you want to see Brisket. The fact that that story is in WaPo states way more about the state of affairs in Ukraine than all the battlefield tweets of questionable veracity.

So hard to tell what’s going on, but if WaPo is reporting this then it’s government leaking that out for whatever effect.

This is an awesome idea if only to get an iconic Biden glowing orb photo.

It’s regulated, boss. But yes, as I’ve been hammering, seizing all foreign FX reserves of a country of Russia’s size will probably be seen in hindsight as the beginning of the end for the USD pre-eminence. Countries will be forced to move some reserves from “inside money” that is ultimately another bank’s liability to “outside money” which is money that is nobody’s liability. Gold first, then Bitcoin as nations realize its superiority.

What up Pods. Haven’t seen you in a while. Not since our great summer battles over vaccine mandates, passports, natural immunity. Good times. Why do people that claim to be smart compare Putin to Hitler? The two situations are not very similar at all. Putin and his military have shown clearly that they don’t have the capability to go much farther. This isn’t the next step to some great conquest. They’ll be fortunate to find something they can claim as a great victory.

I thought his forecast of Russia negotiating a ceasefire so they can regroup/resupply and then break said ceasefire seemed pretty realistic. Not something I had considered happening but I’m not following as closely as a lot of y’all.

Imagine someone citing an orthopod for medical knowledge? 😂 I know that’s part of why you like it here.

Haven’t been following the blow by blow as closely the last few days. Curious if this reads as decent analysis.

I was in college in ‘99. I remember when money was tight that a cheap snack for me was a large fries from McDonalds. With tax it was $1.50. Nice round number. Will have to see what it is now.

Since we like discussing food prices here.

How could you ever be in favor of a no fly zone over Ukraine? only the neocons that are in rut right now are for that and you were for that pre-invasion?

I don’t know what this has to do with Trump. I would be happy if Trump choked on his own vomit as I typed this.