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[QUOTE=Giantone;1311394]As per requested...............



Originally Posted by Chico23231 View Post
Why did we double our oil imports in the last year from Russia? Why did Comrade Biden do this?
Moved this quote over to the other thread for anyone that cares to answer.




That was a decision by the previous administration.[/QUOTE]


LOL. Captain Oblivious.

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[QUOTE=Giantone;1311386]How any Republican can vote for this clown is amazing!


[url]https://news.yahoo.com/trump-takes-credit-nato-promptly-174306887.html[/url]

HuffPost
Trump Takes Credit For NATO — And Is Promptly Reminded Of A Few Pesky Facts

Rolling Stone
Trump, Who Wanted to Withdraw the U.S. from NATO, Now Claims Credit for Its Existence

The Independent
Trump news - live: Former aide claims Trump missed nuclear warning from Vladimir Putin[/QUOTE]


It is just extremely mind numbing that these two psychos can be in such powerful positions in the world. Hopefully Putin catches a bullet in his face, and Trump gets locked up so that the world can exhale.

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[quote=Giantone;1311394]As per requested...............



Originally Posted by Chico23231 View Post
Why did we double our oil imports in the last year from Russia? Why did Comrade Biden do this?
Moved this quote over to the other thread for anyone that cares to answer.




That was a decision by the previous administration.[/quote]

The U.S. more than doubled its crude oil imports from Russia, to about 208,000 barrels a day in the first 11 months of 2021, from 76,000 barrels a day in 2020.

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Jesus Christ.

[url]https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/feb/28/maria-bartiromo/us-did-not-double-oil-imports-russia-last-year/[/url]

Its called google and unlike Fox it doesn’t lie to your face. [emoji1750]

Trumps sanctions on Venezuela in 2019 forced America’s hands to turn to Russia. Coincidence of course that Trump helped Russia. Again.

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[quote=punch it in;1311403]Jesus Christ.

[url]https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2022/feb/28/maria-bartiromo/us-did-not-double-oil-imports-russia-last-year/[/url]

Its called google and unlike Fox it doesn’t lie to your face. [emoji1750][/quote]

Read what it says in the supposed fact check:

The most recent data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that the U.S. increased its oil imports from Russia by about 28% in the first 11 months of 2021.

[B]The U.S. did double the amount of crude oil imported from Russia last year.[/B] But Russia accounts for only about 3% of overall U.S. crude oil imports in 2021.

[B]The U.S. more than doubled its crude oil imports from Russia, to about 208,000 barrels a day in the first 11 months of 2021, from 76,000 barrels a day in 2020.[/B]

[B]Politofact is liberal operation which purposely spreads misinformation. [/B] They bury the facts in the article

Comrade Biden has doubled crude oil imports in 2021 from Russia

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You are completely ignoring why. Lol. Trump sanctioned Venezuela and forced big oil companies to turn to Russia.

Russia became a more significant source of oil for the U.S. after the U.S. placed economic sanctions on Venezuela in 2019. In the absence of oil from Venezuela, U.S. oil companies turned to Russia for supplies.

But let’s ignore that, and everything else that Trump has done for Russia, because you know fake news, witch hunt, dems are commies (while the extreme right chants Putin at white nationalist meetings.)

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Chico on q anon site right now looking for the correct response to my comment

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You are asking why Biden imported more oil from Russia as if their is some secret. Lol. The big secret is because Trump steered the oil companies there. But please do your i know you are but what am I defense. Trump would be very proud.

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[quote=Giantone;1311373][B]comrad chico[/B]


........and the others jumping on Biden and NATO need to watch and listen to this FOX reporter........................


[url]https://www.yahoo.com/news/fox-news-correspondent-gives-network-092010620.html[/url][/quote]

There is a vast distance between imposing sanctions on February 21st and "boots on the ground" It is not an either or argument. We have evidence the sanctions are working. Wanting a harder line by the EU and the U.S. does not equal support for Trump nor support for boots on the ground.

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[quote=punch it in;1311405]You are completely ignoring why. Lol. Trump sanctioned Venezuela and forced big oil companies to turn to Russia.

Russia became a more significant source of oil for the U.S. after the U.S. placed economic sanctions on Venezuela in 2019. In the absence of oil from Venezuela, U.S. oil companies turned to Russia for supplies.

But let’s ignore that, and everything else that Trump has done for Russia, because you know fake news, witch hunt, dems are commies (while the extreme right chants Putin at white nationalist meetings.)[/quote]

Biden has also restricted permits, banned fracking, stopped the keystone pipeline, etc. The previous administration had set records for avg record daily oil extraction and for the first time in 50 years! US had become an energy exporter.

Biden natural gas and gas prices have sky rocketed due to his energy policy as well has contributed to his record inflation numbers

Comrade Biden has begged opec to pump more foreign oil to make up for his failed energy policies and resorted to financially supporting a dictator in Russia with doubling crude oil imports.

What a disgrace. No wonder this country sees him as a failure

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[url]https://www.foxnews.com/politics/bernie-sanders-russia-ukraine-legitimate-concerns[/url]

Sanders: US should 'put ourselves ... in Russia's position' because it 'might have legitimate concerns'

Bernie Sanders, a communist, naturally defending Russia.

Here, Bernie celebrating with Russian commies in the 80s:

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Yes Chico. The dems are all compromised by Russians and sympathetic to their cause. Only Trump would put Putin in his place. For every misguiding talking point you have for your alternate reality there are 50 that say otherwise but it is pointless to keep presenting facts to you. I honestly am embarrassed for myself for trying again.

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Classic tho. Chico insinuating Biden is somehow in bed with Putin cus of the oil exports - explain to him this was due to Trumps actions with Venezuela and so he goes to a bernie sanders video from 1988.

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[quote=punch it in;1311405]You are completely ignoring why. Lol. Trump sanctioned Venezuela and forced big oil companies to turn to Russia.

Russia became a more significant source of oil for the U.S. after the U.S. placed economic sanctions on Venezuela in 2019. In the absence of oil from Venezuela, U.S. oil companies turned to Russia for supplies.

But let’s ignore that, and everything else that Trump has done for Russia, because you know fake news, witch hunt, dems are commies (while the extreme right chants Putin at white nationalist meetings.)[/quote]


Sanctions on Venezuela did contribute to increased reliance on Russian exports but the sanctions (on Venezuela) were and are the correct action to take. So not going to knock Trump on that (Besides do you really think that that was the dimwit's idea?). However, Bidens domestic energy policies in 2021 led to a decline of 1.2mil barrels per day of US production and deserves criticism for also contributing to the problem.

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[QUOTE=nonniey;1311422]Sanctions on Venezuela did contribute to increased reliance on Russian exports but the sanctions (on Venezuela) were and are the correct action to take. So not going to knock Trump on that (Besides do you really think that that was the dimwit's idea?). However, Bidens domestic energy policies in 2021 led to a decline of 1.2mil barrels per day of US production and deserve criticism for also contributing to the problem.[/QUOTE]


Don’t disagree. However when Chico calls him comrade Biden he is insinuating that there is some underlying reason. Biden, Bernie, and Trump - if one of them is somehow compromised by Putin it is pretty clear who it is.

It is not my life’s mission to defend Bidens every action as it is another poster to defend another Presidents.

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[quote=punch it in;1311425]Don’t disagree. However when [B]Chico calls him comrade Biden he is insinuating that there is some underlying reason.[/B] Biden, Bernie, and Trump - if one of them is somehow compromised by Putin it is pretty clear who it is.

It is not my life’s mission to defend Bidens every action as it is another poster to defend another Presidents.[/quote]

Lol…or trolling. But continue

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[QUOTE=Chico23231;1311426]Lol…or trolling. But continue[/QUOTE]


Which would be funny if there wasn’t writing all over the wall with Trump. Clearly you think that all the signs pointing to Trump n Russia are a hoax or fake news - so let’s not pretend you are simply trolling. You are trying over and over again to make it seem like there is as much tying Biden to Putin as there is Trump and show everyone how ridiculous it is to insinuate Trump has dirty Russian money, ties, or piss on his hands. It isn’t simply trolling.

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[quote=punch it in;1311427]Which would be funny if there wasn’t writing all over the wall with Trump. Clearly you think that all the signs pointing to Trump n Russia are a hoax or fake news - so let’s not pretend you are simply trolling. You are trying over and over again to make it seem like there is as much tying Biden to Putin as there is Trump and show everyone how ridiculous it is to insinuate Trump has dirty Russian money, ties, or piss on his hands. It isn’t simply trolling.[/quote]

Let's face it chico is a trump loyalist. Facts don't matter he throws shit to see if it sticks .He takes know facts about trump an thinks he can connect Biden,face it chico's trump sheep with no mind of his own. Do I think Biden is the greatest ever ,no of course not but he ain't trump and that makes him 150% better.

Biden knows he is dealing with an unstable entity in putin and is doing everything right .

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[quote=punch it in;1311419]Classic tho. Chico insinuating Biden is somehow in bed with Putin cus of the oil exports - explain to him this was due to Trumps actions with Venezuela and so he goes to a bernie sanders video from 1988.[/quote]

Next thing chico will have putin double dog dare Biden to a wrestling match.

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1 March assessment of Operations in Ukraine.

[url]https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-1[/url]

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Good Twitter link. Lots of videos. Most interesting one (imo) is a video posted earlier today of Russian Helicopters flying low over a lake one of which gets hit and dives/crashes into the lake (will need to scroll down on the page a bit to find it now).


oops forgot to post the link here you all go.

[url]https://twitter.com/sentdefender[/url]

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[quote=nonniey;1311444]1 March assessment of Operations in Ukraine.

[url]https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-1[/url][/quote]

Nonniey you have military experience…what’s your assessment and where do you see it, say in 2 weeks?

Seems like Ukraine has done a great job so far and the western part of the country isn’t involved yet. Does Ukraine hold any substantial reserves in the west to launch a counter against the Kiev area?

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I made this one myself lol. It's not great or anything, but pretty accurate imo, on his decision to invade Ukraine.

[IMG]https://i.imgflip.com/673pwc.jpg[/IMG]

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[quote=Chico23231;1311449]Nonniey you have military experience…what’s your assessment and where do you see it, say in 2 weeks?

Seems like Ukraine has done a great job so far and the western part of the country isn’t involved yet. Does Ukraine hold any substantial reserves in the west to launch a counter against the Kiev area?[/quote]

I've been out of that part of the game for a bit and haven't kept up with what the Ukraine's full capabilities are. I'm sure they have some units in the west but my understanding is the bulk of their forces are in the Donbos. If they can disengage their forces from the east where they have held maybe they could use those forces for something. All that said, I'm more interested in the Russian army's performance. Evidence of entire units deserting has come out, so I think there is a possibility that that army could come apart if the Ukrainians can hold out long enough.

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[quote=nonniey;1311455]I've been out of that part of the game for a bit and haven't kept up with what the Ukraine's full capabilities are. I'm sure they have some units in the west but my understanding is the bulk of their forces are in the Donbos. If they can disengage their forces from the east where they have held maybe they could use those forces for something. All that said, I'm more interested in the Russian army's performance. Evidence of entire units deserting has come out, so I think there is a possibility that that army could come apart if the Ukrainians can hold out long enough.[/quote]

Always hear about how dirty the big dogs are there in Ukraine. Never hear about how fucking strong their citizens are. The fact that they've held on this long with little or no foreign boots on the ground is beyond impressive.

And lol Putin, you dumb fuck.

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[quote=nonniey;1311448]Good Twitter link. Lots of videos. Most interesting one (imo) is a video posted earlier today of Russian Helicopters flying low over a lake one of which gets hit and dives/crashes into the lake (will need to scroll down on the page a bit to find it now).


oops forgot to post the link here you all go.

[url]https://twitter.com/sentdefender[/url][/quote]

That is a really good twitter link.

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Ukraine armed forces have been striking that long line of Russian troops heading to Kyiv while the Russians have used thermobaric weapons against Ukrainian cities, the head of Ukraine’s defense intelligence agency tells Military Times.

“We are striking the enemy’s columns,” Brig. Gen. Kyrylo Budanov told Military Times in an exclusive interview Wednesday morning. “We burn many columns of the enemy.”

The strikes, he said, are being conducted by Ukraine Su-24 and Su-25 fighter jets, artillery and missile barrages.

[url]https://www.yahoo.com/news/ukraine-jets-hit-russian-column-131510676.html[/url]

Everyone was wondering why the Ukraine wasnt lighting up that "40 mile long" convoy heading towards to Kiev. Or at least cratering the road to impede the Russians.

Dont know the extent but hopefully its enough to stop the convoy.

Why would Russia just leave all those vehicles unprotected as sitting ducks? All those russian tanks abandoned bc of no fuel.

Food rations with 2016 expiration dates.

stay strong Ukraine .. amazing and sad.

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Turkey drones seem to have been a life saver.

Next few nights it seems like Russia is just going to launch missiles at cities and civilian infrastructure. Great that Russia plans have not gone as expected (15 day plan) but Putin's embarrassment could mean a scorched earth approach is next.

One morning we will wake up and President Zelensky will be dead or missing.

blitzkreig is coming.

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Russia really looking antiquated and foolish. I mean they just look really bad. But yeah like SS said, the worst thing for a psychopath is to be made to look foolish. Especially when the whole world is watching. I am holding out hope that someone close enough to him sees it coming and offs the asshole. These oligarchs are not going to be happy when their shit starts getting confiscated and they are already having issues with their cash flow. They will turn on him at some point. They love their money more than him. I guarantee you that. The entire world is putting the screws to him right now. The world is going to starve them out and isolate them until this shit stops.

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RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CAMPAIGN ASSESSMENT, MARCH 3

(Note an interesting bit is this part ".....Those indications also suggest, however, that the Russian General Staff has concluded that the forces it initially concentrated for the invasion of Ukraine will be insufficient to achieve Moscow’s military objectives.")

[url]https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russian-offensive-campaign-assessment-march-3[/url]

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Downer of an article but probably spot on.
"........War can produce breathtaking heroism and heartbreaking solidarity. But it primarily generates waste and suffering. Vladimir Putin has committed a grave crime against the entire world. The near certainty that he will lose this war is cold comfort, given the probability that everyone else will too."

[url]https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-war-in-ukraine-looks-unwinnable-for-everyone/ar-AAUvZKl[/url]

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[quote=nonniey;1311690]Downer of an article but probably spot on.
"........War can produce breathtaking heroism and heartbreaking solidarity. But it primarily generates waste and suffering. Vladimir Putin has committed a grave crime against the entire world. The near certainty that he will lose this war is cold comfort, given the probability that everyone else will too."

[url]https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/the-war-in-ukraine-looks-unwinnable-for-everyone/ar-AAUvZKl[/url][/quote]

Another good article. Big picture.

No "good" alternatives.

Keep the good articles coming nonniery. please.

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Alotta the early news and social media info is pro Ukraine and it’s true the Russians struggled at first. But the Russian are changing up strategies and they called in the Chechens. It’s gonna get a lot more brutal. Sieges ala Aleppo a couple years ago is gonna be bad.

Will Ukraine move to insurgency?

We will see, but Russia is still in the drivers seat IMO.

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[quote=Chico23231;1311747]Alotta the early news and social media info is pro Ukraine and it’s true the Russians struggled at first. But the Russian are changing up strategies and they called in the Chechens. It’s gonna get a lot more brutal. Sieges ala Aleppo a couple years ago is gonna be bad.

Will Ukraine move to insurgency?

We will see, but Russia is still in the drivers seat IMO.[/quote]

Yeah .. its going to get bad. Russia is going to have to flatten Ukraine to win .. and Putin is going to win, despite losing everything.
Seems like Russia tried to march in thinking Ukraine would capitulate, itd be quick, theyd put on a huge PR blitz, ride out sanctions like when they took Crimea and the world eventually moved on.

The world is not moving on from this.

I hope President Zelensky is still alive when I hop back on here on monday.

Worst case scenario -- Putin doesnt win?

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[quote=SunnySide;1311755]Yeah .. its going to get bad. Russia is going to have to flatten Ukraine to win .. and Putin is going to win, despite losing everything.
Seems like Russia tried to march in thinking Ukraine would capitulate, itd be quick, theyd put on a huge PR blitz, ride out sanctions like when they took Crimea and the world eventually moved on.

The world is not moving on from this.

I hope President Zelensky is still alive when I hop back on here on monday.

Worst case scenario -- Putin doesnt win?[/quote]

Its like every scenario is the worst case scenario. All tied for last. All because Putin wants to live in 1990.

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Ukraine has been defensive trying to hold territory ..as it should…but at this point they need to try a counteroffensive

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[quote=Chico23231;1311766]Ukraine has been defensive trying to hold territory ..as it should…but at this point they need to try a counteroffensive[/quote]

Capabilities they probably lack. The Russian army outnumbers them, has more airpower and better strategic positioning (They partially surround Ukraine). I'd love it if Ukraine could mount a counter-offensive but just doubt they can. They have been able to conduct counter attacks which is why the Russians were not able to use Hostelmel Airport as an air bridge.

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[url]https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/russia-ukraine-war-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-survives-three-assassination-attempts-in-past-week/YLJBUVAIHNV53O3G34BWWCNEIY/?c_id=2&objectid=12508870&ref=rss[/url]

How about a round of applause for these FSB double agents who are helping protect Zelensky from these attempts on his life?

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4 March Assessment.

[url]https://www.understandingwar.org/backgrounder/russia-ukraine-warning-update-initial-russian-offensive-campaign-assessment[/url]