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War in Ukraine

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by PITBOSS, Jan 21, 2022.

  1. vegasfox

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    As I've said I think of you as Mr Bass Backward so that's a compliment.

    Canada is the weakest link in the 5 Eyes. It's been penetrated by the CCP and Trudeau was a corrupt guy. Hopefully he'll be prosecuted
     
  2. CaptUSMCNole

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    Why is Canada the weakest link in the FVEY's? The military is 6x the size of the Kiwis', so shouldn't they be at least the 2nd weakest?

    The sudden change from "Yes, ask the Canadian major about Copley since the FVEY's rely on him" to "Why should I care what the Canadians say about Copley" is quite the 180 in a short period of time.
     
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  3. vegasfox

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    Asking whoever about Copley was for your benefit not mine. Kinda like if you didn't know who Joe Montana was and I said ask Shannon Sharpe when you see him. Sharpe's opinion would mean nothing to me but it might educate you.

    I don't think there's much hope for you on Intel matters. I deal in reality, Democrats seem to want to share fictional narratives, like Putin wanting to acquire NATO countries
     
  4. CaptUSMCNole

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    Your opinion means little to me and only one of us has 20 years of experience in the US IC. Bottom line is Copley is more of a Jeff George than a Joe Montana. But please keep saying how impressive it is that he lectured at the US Air Force Special Operations School.
     
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  5. vegasfox

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    Copley's totality of excellence, accomplishment and experience likely dwarfs yours. Same for all the other experts I listen to. Not a knock on you.
     
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  6. CaptUSMCNole

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    Well just don't take it personally when FVEY officers and the faculty at their JPME schools refer to him as a joke. I'm sure his experience dwarfs theirs as well.
     
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    Weakest link? On what basis?
     
  8. CaptUSMCNole

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    They do not take Grand Master Strategist Copley seriously enough, so obviously they have to be the weakest link.
     
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    yep. I've actually worked with the 5-eyes. Weakest link is NZ.
     
  10. CaptUSMCNole

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    However, if you are participating in a drinking competition, the Kiwi's are always the first pick.
     
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  11. uftaipan

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    Australia. Not even close.
     
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  12. CaptUSMCNole

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    Clearly we need to get this settled at the bar during the next ABCANZ Convention.
     
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    Send me the DTS crossover …
     
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  15. uftaipan

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    Which tanks?
     
  16. PITBOSS

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    Australia has been woefully lacking in help to Ukraine. Sounds like they were just unloading the tanks. Of course Ukraine is desperate for anything.

    WSJ a had a great article last year how each Abrams tank required additional vehicles and extensive support. And the tanks are massive. A c17 can only fly one at a time. I guess they were designed to fight the Soviet Union. Not sure how effective they are now.


    US Pacific ally's Abrams tanks sent to Ukraine despite Pentagon concerns
     
  17. CaptUSMCNole

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    Armor is having a hard time adapting to drone warfare since they are so big and do not have a lot of freedom of maneuver in this war.
     
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  18. demosthenes

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    I’ve seen dozens of videos of drones destroying tanks by literally flying into open hatches.
     
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  19. 92gator

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    Can't have your war toys, and use 'em too.

    :cool:
     
  20. CaptUSMCNole

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    Leaving this here for people still wondering how good Russian Air Defense Systems are:
     
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