Courtesy of Armchair Warlord. Buried in here is a link to a Doug Macgregor presentation from 2015. In it Macgregor is a huge proponent of this One Weird Trick. As Armchair Warlord says, all this is very relevant today because Putin revealed to the African peace delegation the terms of the treaty that
"The idea is that light Western forces will be able to use "information dominance" and precise long-range fires to win with minimal losses."
Just what general berger, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps has forced the Corps into accepting, with the divesture of tanks, bridging units, aircraft squadrons, personnel, etc, in favor of small teams with precision weapons to be stationed on islands in the Western Pacific.
Every one of the former (still living) Commandants and virtually every other MARINE disagrees with berger.
But, everyone is outta step but him.
YGBSM.
America dodged a bullet when berger was not appointed next C,JCS. But there is concern, valid in my view, that the racist, woke, AA (not Affirmative Action, but rather African American) Air Force general charles q. brown, the likely nominee, will be even worse than berger.
Ukraine is unlikely to achieve rapid and decisive victories. Nato must guard against France and Germany going wobbly
Nato needs to brace itself for the prospect of Ukraine’s counteroffensive failing to achieve major success. Indeed, so far, Kyiv has attained only limited gains. But those who expected a lightning breakthrough were always going to be disappointed. This is not German panzers against Polish horse cavalry, nor is it American shock and awe against demoralised Iraqi forces in antiquated tanks with no air cover....
"Macron has also been critical of the US-led global order, which he believes is unfair and outdated. He has called for a “new multilateralism” that would give more voice and influence to emerging powers and regions. In a speech in Bratislava in May 2023, he proposed guarantees to Ukraine that match those provided by the US to Israel, as well as a new security architecture for Europe that would include Russia.
By seeking to attend the BRICS summit, Macron may be hoping to find common ground with some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, who share a similar desire to reform the global financial and geopolitical system. He may also be looking for alternative partners and markets for France’s exports and investments, especially in Africa, where China has been expanding its presence and influence."
I really don't get it about the Wokies. They have clear evidence that their ideas don't work and everyone hates them. And yet they double down. As goes Bud, Target and Disney, so goes the once great British Army that my uncles and grandfathers fought in.
You do get it. You’ve said it before yourself that they don’t believe truth exists so they can just make up their own preferred truth. Clear evidence means nothing to them. You get it, we all do, but, yes, it is still hard to wrap one’s mind around the fact that people can be so deranged.
Yes and No. I get what you say about Wokies having their own personal reality. However, that just means that when their delusions are torn to pieces by Objective Reality, they are going to be in a world of pain. The point is, of course, that for most Wokies, that point has not yet been reached as most of them are still comfortable in their protected bubbles. Disney, Bud, and most definitely the British Army are bankrolled by very powerful interests such as the Crazy Billionaires of The State, so they can afford to live in their fantasy world for a bit longer.
I don't know. I think the actual wokies are operating in a vacuum of their own hubris. They really are an excellent example of what happens when a child is only ever told they are wonderful. The problem is the great number of weak (beta) people who go along with the madness. That it has infested the military in western countries is alarming.
In fairness, I doubt that the system he was advocating is in place. If it were would it be as good as advertised? I'm not the one who can say. I will say that Macgregor has regularly predicted Russian offensives a la Desert Storm. The Russians have different ideas.
I saw one of his latest vids and he had the honesty to admit that he was wrong about his big Russian offensive dates. Generally, concerning the course of the war, he's been spot on.
From reading Simplicitus, Russia tried a large scale concentrated force assault across a River with only one possible crossing. Nato had it dialed in, and resulted in high Russian Casualties from Ukrainian fire.
After this Russia changed to destroy using their huge artillery advantage (7:1) everything, send small parties to see if destroyed, and repeat as necessary. And Russia can afford to fire more shells due to having an economy set up for industrial warfare. The West de-industrialized.
And use their ecm and layered missile defenses to destroy Ukrainian missiles and drones.
And advanced counter batteries to destroy Ukrainian artillery.
And to target Ukrainian missile launchers with drones and missiles.
And when Ukrainian forces concentrate to attack Russians, those forces are attacked with missiles, helicopter gun ships, missile laid mines, and drones. And have to go through mine fields.
So when the Ukrainians are in fixed fortifications they are destroyed, and when attacking Russian defense lines they are destroyed.
And Ukraine has a long logistic line of 400 miles for supplies, that the Russians are attacking.
I've been engaged in yard work all day, and am just now reviewing the latest reports from the Zaporozhye front. AFU losses during the battles today, both in men and equipment, are very likely the worst in a single day of combat during this war. It has been a pitiless massacre.
ayden
@squatsons
“I got some numbers myself today from UA's personnel losses. That's really tough if these numbers should be confirmed. They go well over the 1000 mark (there are also reports from other sources that I was told where the numbers are even higher). UA suffered most casualties today in the Pjatikhatok area.” -Remy
"The idea is that light Western forces will be able to use "information dominance" and precise long-range fires to win with minimal losses."
Just what general berger, USMC, Commandant of the Marine Corps has forced the Corps into accepting, with the divesture of tanks, bridging units, aircraft squadrons, personnel, etc, in favor of small teams with precision weapons to be stationed on islands in the Western Pacific.
Every one of the former (still living) Commandants and virtually every other MARINE disagrees with berger.
But, everyone is outta step but him.
YGBSM.
America dodged a bullet when berger was not appointed next C,JCS. But there is concern, valid in my view, that the racist, woke, AA (not Affirmative Action, but rather African American) Air Force general charles q. brown, the likely nominee, will be even worse than berger.
UK Neocons struggle for new narrative:
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/06/17/prepare-for-kyivs-counter-offensive-to-falter/
Prepare for Ukraine's counter-offensive to falter
Ukraine is unlikely to achieve rapid and decisive victories. Nato must guard against France and Germany going wobbly
Nato needs to brace itself for the prospect of Ukraine’s counteroffensive failing to achieve major success. Indeed, so far, Kyiv has attained only limited gains. But those who expected a lightning breakthrough were always going to be disappointed. This is not German panzers against Polish horse cavalry, nor is it American shock and awe against demoralised Iraqi forces in antiquated tanks with no air cover....
Talking of France going wobbly - apparently Macron approached the South Africans for an invite to BRICS.
https://bnn.network/world/france/french-president-macron-seeks-invitation-to-brics-summit-amid-shifting-foreign-policy-and-ukraine-conflict/
From the article:
"Macron has also been critical of the US-led global order, which he believes is unfair and outdated. He has called for a “new multilateralism” that would give more voice and influence to emerging powers and regions. In a speech in Bratislava in May 2023, he proposed guarantees to Ukraine that match those provided by the US to Israel, as well as a new security architecture for Europe that would include Russia.
By seeking to attend the BRICS summit, Macron may be hoping to find common ground with some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing economies, who share a similar desire to reform the global financial and geopolitical system. He may also be looking for alternative partners and markets for France’s exports and investments, especially in Africa, where China has been expanding its presence and influence."
France is critical of anything it’s not in charge of, it’s not just a Macron thing.
They do seem to be quite a sniffy bunch. Worse in Paris than elsewhere. I forgive them though because they gave the world croissants.
Interesting points. Can anyone today imagine Putin accepting a Ukraine/Washington promise that Ukraine won't join Nato? Their words are worthless.
I'm salivating over this new UK "Strike Brigade". The British Army only has about 30 soldiers left. Where do they get the men for this new unit?
30 soldiers left 🤣
And the most important thing for the British Army currently is they are banning the term Rifleman! Smdh.
I really don't get it about the Wokies. They have clear evidence that their ideas don't work and everyone hates them. And yet they double down. As goes Bud, Target and Disney, so goes the once great British Army that my uncles and grandfathers fought in.
You do get it. You’ve said it before yourself that they don’t believe truth exists so they can just make up their own preferred truth. Clear evidence means nothing to them. You get it, we all do, but, yes, it is still hard to wrap one’s mind around the fact that people can be so deranged.
Yes and No. I get what you say about Wokies having their own personal reality. However, that just means that when their delusions are torn to pieces by Objective Reality, they are going to be in a world of pain. The point is, of course, that for most Wokies, that point has not yet been reached as most of them are still comfortable in their protected bubbles. Disney, Bud, and most definitely the British Army are bankrolled by very powerful interests such as the Crazy Billionaires of The State, so they can afford to live in their fantasy world for a bit longer.
Good points. But when are the Crazy Billionaires going to run out of enough money to afford the fantasy bubbles?
I don't know. I think the actual wokies are operating in a vacuum of their own hubris. They really are an excellent example of what happens when a child is only ever told they are wonderful. The problem is the great number of weak (beta) people who go along with the madness. That it has infested the military in western countries is alarming.
Spot on. It's no biggie really. Just look up every failing civilisation and you see the same patterns of behaviour at government and individual level.
Thanks Mark. Happy Father’s Day to you and all Father commenters.
Thanks. Same to you.
Supposedly the agreement was signed, and why the Russians withdrew.
https://twitter.com/WarMonitors/status/1670117055188664320
@Mark
Are you (or Armchair Warlord) saying that Douglas Macgregor isn't infallible?
In fairness, I doubt that the system he was advocating is in place. If it were would it be as good as advertised? I'm not the one who can say. I will say that Macgregor has regularly predicted Russian offensives a la Desert Storm. The Russians have different ideas.
I saw one of his latest vids and he had the honesty to admit that he was wrong about his big Russian offensive dates. Generally, concerning the course of the war, he's been spot on.
Right, I saw that too.
From reading Simplicitus, Russia tried a large scale concentrated force assault across a River with only one possible crossing. Nato had it dialed in, and resulted in high Russian Casualties from Ukrainian fire.
After this Russia changed to destroy using their huge artillery advantage (7:1) everything, send small parties to see if destroyed, and repeat as necessary. And Russia can afford to fire more shells due to having an economy set up for industrial warfare. The West de-industrialized.
And use their ecm and layered missile defenses to destroy Ukrainian missiles and drones.
And advanced counter batteries to destroy Ukrainian artillery.
And to target Ukrainian missile launchers with drones and missiles.
And when Ukrainian forces concentrate to attack Russians, those forces are attacked with missiles, helicopter gun ships, missile laid mines, and drones. And have to go through mine fields.
So when the Ukrainians are in fixed fortifications they are destroyed, and when attacking Russian defense lines they are destroyed.
And Ukraine has a long logistic line of 400 miles for supplies, that the Russians are attacking.
Yes, he has done that (predict offensives), as has, if memory serves, Alexander Mercouris.
I don't recall AM doing that. He's generally very cautious and also very quick to ID whoever's views he's citing.
And quick to admit that he's not a military expert
So sad such a waste
Will Schryver
@imetatronink
I've been engaged in yard work all day, and am just now reviewing the latest reports from the Zaporozhye front. AFU losses during the battles today, both in men and equipment, are very likely the worst in a single day of combat during this war. It has been a pitiless massacre.
ayden
@squatsons
“I got some numbers myself today from UA's personnel losses. That's really tough if these numbers should be confirmed. They go well over the 1000 mark (there are also reports from other sources that I was told where the numbers are even higher). UA suffered most casualties today in the Pjatikhatok area.” -Remy