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I have no problem with Turkey shooting down the Russian aircraft. The Russians were given fair warning, both just before the shoot-down and on previous occasions, and it's well known that they just love to push boundaries when it comes to other nations' airspace. So I say suck it, Russia. Arrogant pricks.
The deaths of one, probably both pilots, that's likely a war crime and I'm not down with that. The destruction of the Russian helo sent in to rescue the pilots Also suck Russia, suck it hard. The fact that the rebels used a TOW missile to finish off the helo brings me just a little extra piece of joy. Does it sting Russia Mmm, yes. Yes it does, doesn't it Feel the sting, Putin, you monomaniacal murderous savage.
Trigger for WWIII I doubt it. Russia will stew on this and try to find some way to give Turkey a punch in the face right back, try to regain some badly dented prestige. I await their reaction with interest.sigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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The Russian plane was only in Turkish airspace for 17 seconds apparently. The Turkish planes shot it down while it was in Syrian airspace.
The video showing the destruction of the helicopter isn't particularly conclusive either - there was little evidence to say where or when the video was taken. It could be just more propaganda by either side. The Russians to justify striking back, and the rebels to say "look what we can do".
I'll be waiting a few more days (at least) before making judgement.
That's ok, we've got our specially trained brigade of drop bears to infiltrate their lines.Originally posted by StainlessSteelCynic View Post
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Sorry Leg, drop bears are considered to violate the Geneva and Hague conventions...didn't you get the memo
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Australia hasn't signed the full document. If our enemy isn't following the convention, then we don't have to either.
And I think we almost all agree that Bronies are a war crime in and of themselves.
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Russia still has problems with it's military, there's a reason Cubans were brought in to crew the armor. Putin will use the time of Western weakness to gain strength and influence.Comment
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Apparently, one of the SU-24 crewmen was rescued. This piece is a concise update/analysis of the developing situation.
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That definitely changes the info that was being provided to us initially, even if it came from sources apparently closer to the situation. Just proves that even those sources claiming special insight don't always know the full story and the rush to get all "doom & gloom" is a bit premature.Originally posted by Raellus View PostComment
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Absolutely. Virtually everything we've had so far is basically just opinion and certainly should not be taken as law. Only time will show us the truth.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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Well credit where it's due to the surviving SU-24 pilot - he must have been paying close attention during his E&E training. Hiding in the woods and remaining uncaptured until the rescue team got him out. Respect.sigpic "It is better to be feared than loved" - Nicolo MachiavelliComment
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Drop bears are in that gray area of the Convention, like .50 Cal Raufoss rounds and tear gas.Originally posted by dragoon500ly View PostSorry Leg, drop bears are considered to violate the Geneva and Hague conventions...didn't you get the memoI'm guided by the beauty of our weapons...First We Take Manhattan, Jennifer Warnes
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And they're also just a native animal like moose in Canada, or lions in Africa. So what if they've been intensively trained into weapons of warOriginally posted by pmulcahy11b View PostIf it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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Saw this and lol.Attached Files*************************************
Each day I encounter stupid people I keep wondering... is today when I get my first assault charge??Comment
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More people are killed by Moose in Canada than guns. Look it up.Originally posted by Legbreaker View Post
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Each day I encounter stupid people I keep wondering... is today when I get my first assault charge??Comment
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Yeah, but...Originally posted by Cdnwolf View PostMore people are killed by Moose in Canada than guns. Look it up.
Last edited by Legbreaker; 04-29-2021, 04:56 AM.If it moves, shoot it, if not push it, if it still doesn't move, use explosives.
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