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1. Jim (jim@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:12:01 JST Jim
   So what's the analysis here? If taken completely at face value it's not just a Russian issue is it? I can't imagine any power on Earth being comfortable with the idea of a PMC overthrowing a nation. Sends the message to every insurgent group out there that "yes you totally can win" and take a nuclear arsenal as the prize.
   • Woggy's Zeonic Frolicks (washedoutgundampilot@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:12:01 JST Woggy's Zeonic Frolicks

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     @Jim Well, that’s only if the US doesn’t give it’s blessing. If this whole thing succeeds then they’ll probably say it was their idea anyways, take credit for getting the thumbhead to flip sides and say they “added to global stability

   • CheezburgaBangBang (cheezburgabangbang@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:13:13 JST CheezburgaBangBang

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     @Jim Call it a theory, but I think this little insurgency is back and instigated by the U.S. (then again maybe not, as it would be tactically wise thing to do and we all know wisdom is not Biden's strong suit). The real threat is, IF it's backed by the U.S. government, and Putin finds out about it, we all could really be in some deep shit.
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   • RedKaiser (redkaiser@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:14:03 JST RedKaiser

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     • Vyok
     @Vyok @Jim That’s the interesting thing about the shills on here. They’re so die hard Putin fans they aren’t even talking about what he actually mutinied for. Very interesting seeing how these people lauded these guys as saviors of the white race while they were torturing and mutilating whites.
   • Vyok (vyok@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:14:03 JST Vyok

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     • RedKaiser
     @RedKaiser @Jim Putin was a great leader until 2015~
     He saved Russia from a terrible system, he strengthened and modernized the only places in the country people care about, among other things.
     
     His constant "Give them the benefit of the doubt" is the reason Russia is how it is. He refuses to take a hardline stance on anything, he refuses to do what is viewed as needed. He fucking pulled out of Kiev due to a treaty that Ukraine signed. It was not made public until a week ago. Ukraine has proven that they will not abide by any treaties they sign. Yet, he said "This time they will."
     
     The tldr is fuck old people, fuck politicians, Russia could have captured Kiev in the first month and failed, now they have a grinding war that's gonna bankrupt them and the west. Ukraine is fucked demographically and economically for decades, insurgents around the world get shiny new toys and people like us pay the bill.
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   • Vyok (vyok@poa.st)'s status on Saturday, 24-Jun-2023 23:14:04 JST Vyok

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     @Jim Prigozhin is right about everything he's said IF his claims that Shoigu bombed their rear camps is true. In Russia, Prigozhin is viewed as the only competent commander by a lot of people, he's very popular because he rose from a petty criminal to basically winning the war for Russia with Wagner (This is the view he's put out).
     
     I hope he wins, he points out the flaws everyone sees, he's vocal and he cares about two things, Russia and Money.
     
     He won't win though.