Anonymous wrote: If drawing parallels, then draw the parallel of Iraq invading Kuwait in 1990, to Russia invading Ukraine in 2022.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

You're right - there were no Russian casualties in Afghanistan! Just like there were no Russian casualties in Ukraine!

It’s impressive how the Jameis Winston crab legs memes from a decade ago have been repurposed.

After the Xi visit, very appropriate. китайский краб.

Funny thing about the Chinese - the slightest twist can imply very subtle meanings. A guy like Xi is very careful in the words he uses.

WHAT WAS REPORTED IN THE WEST:

Xi Jinping told Putin when he left: "This also It’s really part of a century of change, and we’re pushing it together.”
Putin said: “I agree.” Xi Jinping said goodbye: “Take care.”

WHAT WAS SAID IN THE EXCHANGE BETWEEN XI AND PUTIN:

Xi: 这也真是百年变局之一部分，我们共同来推动 (This is really part of the century-old changes, and we will work together to promote)
Putin: I agree
Xi: 多保重 (Please do take care, in a heavier form - zhòng)

BASE OF LAST PHRASE: http://xh.5156edu.com/html5/z39m31j146490.html

保 = to protect - (bǎo,) protect bǎo guard, protect from damage or loss: defend. Keep it. Health care. Guarantee. Confidentiality. Mingzhe saves himself. Morning and evening (morning and evening)

重 = important - (chóng,zhòng,) heavy zhòng (f s) is large, as opposed to "light": heavy load. Heavy load. Weight (lig). Gravity. Weightlifting. Negative.

SHOW SYMPATHY OR CONCERN: https://www.chineseclass101.com/lesson/fun-easy-chinese-15-how-to-say-congratulations-and-express-condolences/

请 qǐng means “please”
多 duō literally means “a lot”, but is often used to kindly urge someone “please do ..”
保重 bǎo zhòng means “to take care”

ALTERNATE MEANING THAT XI DIDN'T SAY:https://www.chineseclass101.com/lesson/fun-easy-chinese-15-how-to-say-congratulations-and-express-condolences/

请多保重. Qǐng duō bǎo zhòng. “Please do take care” or “please take good care of yourself."

ALTERNATE MEANING THAT XI DIDN'T SAY:https://www.trainchinese.com/v2/wordDetails.php?rAp=0&wordId=69224&tcLanguage=en

您多保重 nín duō bǎo zhòng. "Take good care of yourself."

ANCIENT TAOISM MEANING: https://chinese.stackexchange.com/questions/13089/why-保重-means-take-care

In ancient word "保重" came from "保重啬神" in Taoism and means "Keep healthy"

Interesting, isn't it?

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

You're right - there were no Russian casualties in Afghanistan! Just like there were no Russian casualties in Ukraine!

It’s impressive how the Jameis Winston crab legs memes from a decade ago have been repurposed.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

You're right - there were no Russian casualties in Afghanistan! Just like there were no Russian casualties in Ukraine!

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

Russia backed down from Afghanistan after the Russian populace learned of the full extent of how many Russian troops had been lost.

They've already lost far more in 1 year in Ukraine than they did in 20 years in Afghanistan but they are lying about it to their people and are telling them a false number that's significantly lower.

I think once the people actually learn how poorly it's going for Russia the tone may change.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

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pfft. Why do all the Russian Trolls argue stupid points. Worse yet, pick subjects that, in their minds resonate with the US Public but really don't.

Of course they don't. The US public doesn't really consider brown Muslims to be fully human. Very rarely do you get an actual member of the US public to acknowledge this, but you're a jewel in their midst.

This thread keeps trying to get back to Ukraine. But Vladimir keeps popping up to redirect. Wedding parties in Afghanistan! Americans hate Muslims! Just F-off Vlad. Your country sucks. And your young men are dying by the thousands every week. Want to focus on bad things? Getting close to 200,000 dead Russian soldiers Vlad. Might want to focus on that.

If you want to keep this thread focused on Ukraine, stop saying stupid, easily refutable things about America's war in Iraq.

Throw me a frickin' bone here.. something about Iraq has to stick??

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.

Where do these claims of Russian casualties come from? Judging by videos out there, the AU is probably taking 10x the casualties.

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Anonymous wrote:Pains me to say it but as Russia doesn’t really back down despite great losses: economic, war, and others - I am afraid the world will run out of resources to support Ukraine at the level needed to win in a sense that Ukrainians understand it. They will soon be pressured into some sort of negotiations or accepting that they might lose some while winning a lot: world sympathy and support. I know it doesn’t sound very patriotic and I will probably be accused of being a Russian troll but I just don’t see the needle moving in the next few years.
Similar to covid there will be some sort of easing up and giving in.

It’s only a matter of time. Russia will eventually have to pull out. Russia will have to decide whether that will be soon or a decade from now but it is inevitable. The Ukrainians will never let the occupiers rest. Even the USA had to leave Afghanistan after the people refused to be governed. Ukraine will be the same for Russia. It’s tragic that humans insist on wasting lives and resources on pointless wars.

This. It’s exactly like what Afghanistan was for the USSR as well. At least the Soviets protested the body bags coming home. But Russia can’t keep this up. They know they are running out of cannon fodder and munitions.