Most readers probably know Simplicius the Thinker for his SitReps on the Neocons’ Ukraine proxy war on Russia, as well as his expositions of more technical aspects of the new form of warfare that we’re seeing there.
Yes, it is a pretty good article. I was interested to see he agrees with what I've said, namely, that every power tends to seek to expand to defensible borders. Some countries have natural borders--island nations, those with mountain ranges on the periphery--but other, like Russia, don't, and so seek to expand to find such borders. What we call Russia has always been subject to invasions. As the author writes, Russia's wars can largely be interpreted as a search for borders.
The Zombies walk along, their only concern a sudden fear of being stabbed, carjacked, abducted, sexually assaulted...blah blah blah and naturally, keeping crime out of the Upper Northwest neighborhoods we live in.
When the SHTF, I have 100% confidence that the 4 Secet Service Details within my 4 block radius will save me....or not.
Really, I have a place in Florida too, just because.
We are nearing the point I have feared for two years- the point where Ukraine is forced to capitulate- the idiots in Washington will be highly tempted to go for broke and risk ending civilization in a mushroom cloud.
Peripherally OT, but, has there been any interviews with Ukrainian citizens questioning their views on this war that is quite literally destroying thousands of their countrymen? If this war is as advertised, where are the thousands of Ukrainians shouting “death to Putin” and “long live Zelenskyy!”? Maybe I just haven’t seen them, but I would certainly expect them to be plastered all over CNN, MSNBC, et al.
And Jeff Childers pointed out this morning the so called fall back defensive lines had money allocated to be built, but were not.
And the f16’s require prestige runways, which don’t exist on the Ukraine anymore.
Alexander Mercoulis pointed out today the Pentagon found 4 billion in unspent Ukrainian funds. He translated as this allows the U.S. longer range missile to be sent to Ukraine.
I’m astonished the West thinks a few western uniformed troops in Ukraine will deter a Russian response.
True. They still don't "get" Putin, do they? He doesn't bluff. As for the defensive lines, they were never going to happen. To build the massive defences needed to halt the Russians takes manpower and time that they don't have. It also needs air and drone superiority to keep the Russians away while the work progresses. The Ukies have none of that.
Agree. Doesn't provoke easily and doesn't bluff. Even succeeded in setting an example for other nations that are targets of Neocon belligerence to take punches calmly. Rue the day they all finally respond to blatant red lines breached.
It’s going to happen. There will be a land bridge to Transnistria that probably all be officially party of Russia.
The challenge is advances due to ISR are slow. You can concentrate a bunch of forces for a schwerpunkt without them being destroyed by concentrated enemy drones, artillery, etc.
And Russia is still using aggressive attrition as its main focus, not territory. The question is how much longer can the Ukrainian forces survive this, before the military breaks?
Why does this good analysis By a Finland Prof. not mention Soros, NGO, Wef, neocon, Libya or Serbia?
The Endgame, Part I: The Russo-Ukrainian War And Geopolitics Of Europe
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/endgame-part-i-russo-ukrainian-war-and-geopolitics-europe
Yes, it is a pretty good article. I was interested to see he agrees with what I've said, namely, that every power tends to seek to expand to defensible borders. Some countries have natural borders--island nations, those with mountain ranges on the periphery--but other, like Russia, don't, and so seek to expand to find such borders. What we call Russia has always been subject to invasions. As the author writes, Russia's wars can largely be interpreted as a search for borders.
So "campaigning" is sort of like predictive programming at a geopolitical level so we all aren't shocked when it actually happens?
They will keep upping the ante in the escalation stakes.
From todays my post…
It’s like it’s written about another war. So many lies. The casualty rate, confirmed by “experts” of 6 Russians to 1 Ukrainian is pure projection.
How Western weapons help Ukraine survive — and thrive — in Russia fight against all odds
https://nypost.com/2024/03/03/world-news/how-western-weapons-keep-ukraine-in-the-fight-against-russia/
Entirely delusional. I just wonder who is feeding them all this stuff ;)
Here in Washington DC life is great.
The Zombies walk along, their only concern a sudden fear of being stabbed, carjacked, abducted, sexually assaulted...blah blah blah and naturally, keeping crime out of the Upper Northwest neighborhoods we live in.
When the SHTF, I have 100% confidence that the 4 Secet Service Details within my 4 block radius will save me....or not.
Really, I have a place in Florida too, just because.
I really loved NW when I first saw it - thought it would be a great place to live. Sad to say things have changed a lot in 35 years.
We are nearing the point I have feared for two years- the point where Ukraine is forced to capitulate- the idiots in Washington will be highly tempted to go for broke and risk ending civilization in a mushroom cloud.
Peripherally OT, but, has there been any interviews with Ukrainian citizens questioning their views on this war that is quite literally destroying thousands of their countrymen? If this war is as advertised, where are the thousands of Ukrainians shouting “death to Putin” and “long live Zelenskyy!”? Maybe I just haven’t seen them, but I would certainly expect them to be plastered all over CNN, MSNBC, et al.
Or, "Where are the thousands of Ukrainians shouting "Death to Zelensky!" It looks like all the independent-minded Ukies have either left or are dead.
And Jeff Childers pointed out this morning the so called fall back defensive lines had money allocated to be built, but were not.
And the f16’s require prestige runways, which don’t exist on the Ukraine anymore.
Alexander Mercoulis pointed out today the Pentagon found 4 billion in unspent Ukrainian funds. He translated as this allows the U.S. longer range missile to be sent to Ukraine.
I’m astonished the West thinks a few western uniformed troops in Ukraine will deter a Russian response.
True. They still don't "get" Putin, do they? He doesn't bluff. As for the defensive lines, they were never going to happen. To build the massive defences needed to halt the Russians takes manpower and time that they don't have. It also needs air and drone superiority to keep the Russians away while the work progresses. The Ukies have none of that.
Agree. Doesn't provoke easily and doesn't bluff. Even succeeded in setting an example for other nations that are targets of Neocon belligerence to take punches calmly. Rue the day they all finally respond to blatant red lines breached.
Good article - thanks.
btw it’s ‘hare brained’, not ‘hair brained’.
My bad. Tx.
Tho', Biden's hair plugs sorta are the perfect metaphor of US leadership/neocon 'thinking'... just sayin'. . :^)
It’s going to happen. There will be a land bridge to Transnistria that probably all be officially party of Russia.
The challenge is advances due to ISR are slow. You can concentrate a bunch of forces for a schwerpunkt without them being destroyed by concentrated enemy drones, artillery, etc.
And Russia is still using aggressive attrition as its main focus, not territory. The question is how much longer can the Ukrainian forces survive this, before the military breaks?
Beat me to it, Cass. I don't see how Putin can avoid taking it. If he leaves it in Ukrainian hands, it will be a conduit for post-war neocon malarkey.