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#77001
Just now, InkaUtexas said:

Does she make good kolaches?

No, she was adopted into an ethnic German family. 
But she makes fantastic crepe enchiladas.

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    For the love of Christ woman,  stop posting the same fucking thing every 20 mins just to make your neurotic self feel better.     Bring something useful to the thread other than your inane babbli

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    I volunteered today. Log/Admin role to replace people for 30-60 days. The operation is in the west, or should the Orcs win will be pulled back behind the NATO wall. Either way the humanitarian effort

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#77002
Yeah, this.
Mrs. Brat is of Czech ethnicity, and I am very tight with her.

Maybe you were back a few decades ago, but I imagine things are a good bit looser now.
#77003
I wrote that in a shitty way. I meant that Russia-Czech relations are even worse than Russia-U.S. ties.  We are pretty tight with the Czechs, really tight. Charter members of Russia’s official “not friends” club, 

That’s what I thought. Also could be my sleep deprived reading. Thanks for the clarification.
#77004
2 minutes ago, Brisketexan said:


Maybe you were back a few decades ago, but I imagine things are a good bit fluid now.

Fify

#77005
VIDEO of a warehouse in the Belgorod region, Russia that was allagedly filled with ammunition, now ablaze after it was hit by Ukrainian shelling/missiles. #Ukraine #ukrainewar #ukraineRussiawar #russia https://t.co/FXCY1peOKX

 

#77007

That letter is a masterclass in clear and effective communications when dealing with a broker that is dishonest on every level.  It is very disappointing that we are unable to get our heads out of our asses on strategic communications. 

#77009
50 minutes ago, BehoId, The Underminer! said:

czech folk adopted into a german family that is of your vintage, armybrat?

 

gosh, i wonder if we can solve this mystery.

Bet they can make good beer.

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#77010
10 hours ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Russia is demanding that Czech Republic explain why its munitions were used to attack Belgorod

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#77011
6 hours ago, 956 Worldwide said:

That letter is a masterclass in clear and effective communications when dealing with a broker that is dishonest on every level.  It is very disappointing that we are unable to get our heads out of our asses on strategic communications. 

whatever we’re (not) doing with the houthis after moving 2 fleets there has me second guessing a lot right now. What do you think the issue is? 

#77012
11 hours ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Russia is demanding that Czech Republic explain why its munitions were used to attack Belgorod:

“Because it’s there.” - George Mallory 

#77013
2 hours ago, B00M said:

whatever we’re (not) doing with the houthis after moving 2 fleets there has me second guessing a lot right now. What do you think the issue is? 

It’s odd…US seems to be building up a large Tomahawk presence in the region (even if it’s a byproduct of Aegis-equipped ships being deployed). Denmark is sending a frigate, and other nations are joining up,  India is promising to retaliate against Iran after a drone from Iran hit a ship near India.  Shit is weird.

Meanwhile, Russia retaliates with 6 S-300s over Belgorod (which seems to be a lot of Russian AD collateral damage)

The Russian terrorist state fired at least 6 S-300 missiles at the city of Kharkiv. As a result of the bombardment, 22 people were injured.12 apartment buildings, 13 private houses, hospitals, a hotel, a kindergarten and commercial premises were damaged.📷 MIA Ukraine

 

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#77015
For "Turret Toss" aficionados, I present proof that "perfect landings" do take place."Sticking the landing" is what makes a turret toss a 10.

 

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#77017
"Tallinn voices a simple war strategy: kill or wound Russia’s soldiers and destroy its military hardware faster than the Kremlin can mobilize replacements, and the war will end by 2026."https://t.co/h8P6rEQzfE

 

Sometimes simplicity really is the best plan.  

#77018
10 hours ago, B00M said:

whatever we’re (not) doing with the houthis after moving 2 fleets there has me second guessing a lot right now. What do you think the issue is? 

Don’t wanna CR the DT, so I am sticking to structures and process here. 
 

To say that our current policy formulation is too-heavy and White House driven is an understatement. The current NSC is also EXTREMELY lawyer heavy.  We get paralyzed by both the simple inability of this small group of people to keep up, we also get paralyzed by nuance. It is a creaky process that does not reward clear feedback to decision makers.  And they’ve lost good, clear thinkers with expertise and experience like Fiona Hill.
 

Jake Sullivan is emblematic of this. Take a look at his background.  The top person has spent a career in law and at a staff and policy-level positions.  He’s brilliant. But he’s never seen at the operational level what it means to pull a trigger or deliver a demarche or what the policy looks like on the ground.  He’s been positions where he’s almost never been told “you’re wrong” by an expert on force or diplomacy.  It’s a role where you have one client and one metric of success— “is the principal satisfied.”  
 

And everyone you interact with has a strong incentive for you and the principal to be satisfied.  A lot of relevant options and feedback never gets presented because the implementers can feel vibes and know how to self-censor. 
 

 

#77019
 
Sometimes simplicity really is the best plan.  

I do not apologize for my plan to get Kaja Kallas all hot and bothered by our detailed discussion of the destruction of Russian military forces and assets over a few glasses of whiskey, then we hit the sauna, a cold plunge, and then….other diplomatic activities. This will happen.
#77020

Good thread looking at some basic mistakes made in a recent politico article

First, It frankly discusses internal disputes in Ukraine between military and civilians, between Zelenskyy and Zaluzhny, and even mentions Klitschko. The piece talks about the challenges of mobilization and how - quote: 2/

 

The Ukrainian president, seeking to draft another half million troops, is facing rising domestic opposition from his military commander in chief, Gen. Valeriy Zaluzhnyi, and the mayor of Kyiv, Vitali Klitschko. " 4/

 

Also, the article argues that Zelensky position to demand return of all territory looks politically untenable at home is not true. Zelensky position is supported by the majority of people and no politician in Ukraine, opposition or not, argues otherwise. 6/

 

 

https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1741086084166029408.html

 

#77021
1 hour ago, 956 Worldwide said:

Don’t wanna CR the DT, so I am sticking to structures and process here. 
 

To say that our current policy formulation is too-heavy and White House driven is an understatement. The current NSC is also EXTREMELY lawyer heavy.  We get paralyzed by both the simple inability of this small group of people to keep up, we also get paralyzed by nuance. It is a creaky process that does not reward clear feedback to decision makers.  And they’ve lost good, clear thinkers with expertise and experience like Fiona Hill.
 

Jake Sullivan is emblematic of this. Take a look at his background.  The top person has spent a career in law and at a staff and policy-level positions.  He’s brilliant. But he’s never seen at the operational level what it means to pull a trigger or deliver a demarche or what the policy looks like on the ground.  He’s been positions where he’s almost never been told “you’re wrong” by an expert on force or diplomacy.  It’s a role where you have one client and one metric of success— “is the principal satisfied.”  
 

And everyone you interact with has a strong incentive for you and the principal to be satisfied.  A lot of relevant options and feedback never gets presented because the implementers can feel vibes and know how to self-censor. 
 

 

so if I’m reading this correctly, in our lower leadership positions, we’ve cultivated a culture of yes men that’s being roadblocked by bickering lawyers at the highest level? The lawyers almost sound like a good thing when you put it that way

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Thank you, btw, that was a lot to take in lol

#77023

Also, dissent in these hierarchical organizations has its own etiquette, and it’s learned at all levels.  You learn how and when to solicit dissent as a a 2nd lieutenant from your NCOs.  You learn it as a junior officer from your local staff in the field. You learn its importance and more importantly, how to ASK for it. 
 

You don’t learn it as a body man for a principal. Now take a look at Sullivan’s bio:

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Jake Sullivan, a senior fellow at the Carsey School of Public Policy, currently serves as the United States National Security Advisor to President Joe Biden. Sullivan was a member of the Master in Public Policy faculty at the Carsey School from 2018 to 2020, teaching the required “Policy Across Borders” course. 

Sullivan served as Deputy Assistant to President Barack Obama, National Security Advisor to Vice President Biden, Director of Policy Planning in the State Department, and as Deputy Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. He was Senior Advisor to the U.S. government at the Iran nuclear negotiations and Senior Policy Adviser to Secretary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. 
 
Previously, he served as Deputy Policy Director on Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential primary campaign and as a member of the debate preparation team for Barack Obama's general election campaign. Sullivan also previously served as a Senior Policy Advisor and chief counsel to Senator Amy Klobuchar from his home state of Minnesota. He clerked for Justice Stephen Breyer of the Supreme Court of the United States and Judge Guido Calabresi of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Aside from clerking and teaching, he’s always been a body man to very high ranking people. You learn quickly in that job that filtering bad news and dissent for the boss is how you win.  

#77025
3 hours ago, Brisketexan said:


I do not apologize for my plan to get Kaja Kallas all hot and bothered by our detailed discussion of the destruction of Russian military forces and assets over a few glasses of whiskey, then we hit the sauna, a cold plunge, and then

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You have no idea. The legit cold plunged those folks do - like into sweater JUST above freezing? I hit one, and for reals, it made everything down south seize up so fast and tight that it actually hurt. The Finns and Estonians are tough stock.
#77027
Donbass palace hotel is a notable place of stay for higher echelon russian officers, amd has been since the start of the war, so a legitimate military target and npt just a "Hotel"

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Always a “peaceful or civilian” structure when the Russians push this stuff out, and then somehow, coincidentally, some Russian officers wind up dead, killed at the same time.  What are the odds?

#77028
The Ukrainian New Year is not only a time for greetings, but also for action.Not only for wishes, but also for doing everything possible to make them come true. We, the Ukrainians, understand better than anybody else that a better future does not come by itself, but only…

The Ukrainian New Year is not only a time for greetings, but also for action.

Not only for wishes, but also for doing everything possible to make them come true.  

We, the Ukrainians, understand better than anybody else that a better future does not come by itself, but only because we defend each of our tomorrows.  

Our New Year will be what we make it.   The New Year's miracle, but also the year-round miracle, is all of you: dedicated, responsible, caring, and effective.

Olena @ZelenskaUA and I wish the people who defend a free and secure future life and vigour, not only for themselves, but for the whole world.

 

Odesa. People sing “Chervona Kalyna” after being attacked by the “shahed” drones on New Year’s night. The Russian-Iranian axis of evil can go fuck itself. #StandWithUkraine

 

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#77030
The Ukrainian SBU released a video of one of their USVs. It shows a spectacular new development. Apparently, Ukrainian USVs are now capable to fire missiles. The video shows an attack against Russian Navy vessels at the port of Russian-occupied Sevastopol.Source:…— (((Tendar))) (@Tendar)

 

new vid shows the sea baby sea drones now shooting rockets into crimea.... they look to be 122mm grad or similar rockets.. this is new as far as i know.

 

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#77031

Well this was brave

Haha, one of the first good Russians I've seen. He should join NAFO. https://t.co/2cOm9ieWgW

 

#77032
1 hour ago, KYHorn said:

Well this was brave

Haha, one of the first good Russians I've seen. He should join NAFO. https://t.co/2cOm9ieWgW

 

Ballsy.  Stupid, but ballsy.

#77033
3 hours ago, KYHorn said:

Well this was brave

Haha, one of the first good Russians I've seen. He should join NAFO. https://t.co/2cOm9ieWgW

 

RIP Dudeski.

#77034
Ukrainian forces reportedly downed 87 Russian Shahed-136/131 attack drones overnight, the largest single-night total of the war.
Santa on a Ukrainian Air Force MiG-29 Fulcrum, armed with 4x R-73 AAM and 2x R-27 AAM.

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Beard doesn’t interfere with his helmet visor but I’d imagine that his oxygen mask might not fit all that well.  

#77037
21 minutes ago, B00M said:

How? EW? 

If that was in fact a Bradley IFV that attacked, and the 50 cal gunfire after the fact indicates it might have been, then the first strike was a TOW missile.  

#77038

Super important article detailing the rejuvenation of Russian security apparatus. 
 

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In staging their comeback, Russia’s spy agencies have also internalized another important lesson from the Soviet years: the strategic use of ideology. In the 1930s, Moscow was able to win over many Westerners to the Soviet cause by aiming its arguments at Western deficiencies rather than promoting Marxist doctrine. At the time, Soviet agents learned that they did not really need to sell a full-fledged communist ideology; instead, they could portray the Soviet Union as an alternative to Western imperialism, emphasizing the West’s double standards and hypocrisy and offering in contrast a leader who stood up against global powers. These ideas are exactly what Russian agencies can now pedal to potential allies and recruits in Russia’s new intelligence war with the West.


I cannot overstate the extent to which, if the U.S. can’t deliver aid to Ukraine, it will be because of Russian tradecraft and smart exploitation of our own issues.  It already is a ringing success. 

#77039
50 minutes ago, BamaATL said:

If that was in fact a Bradley IFV that attacked, and the 50 cal gunfire after the fact indicates it might have been, then the first strike was a TOW missile.  

Jesus, I saw IFV, my brain broke and I thought FPV. I thought the vehicle being hit was the Bradley and it somehow took out the filming drone ((delete user, ban post))

Rainbow What GIF by Abitan

 

#77040
2 minutes ago, B00M said:

Jesus, I saw IFV, my brain broke and I thought FPV. I thought the vehicle being hit was the Bradley and it somehow took out the filming drone ((delete user, ban post))

Rainbow What GIF by Abitan

 

Well, in fairness, I've been told that at times I slip into my own vernacular, both written and spoken.  I subscribe that criticism. 

#77041

Perhaps not a great idea by them

😮 "Donbas Palace" hotel in Donetsk was hit six times last night.The "elite" of the occupiers gathered there for a New Year's dinner together with guests from Moscow.

 

#77042
During the missile strikes on Ukraine this morning, Russian forces accidentally hit the Russian town of Petropavlovka, Voronezh Oblast, with a cruise missile.

 

#77043
10 minutes ago, KYHorn said:
During the missile strikes on Ukraine this morning, Russian forces accidentally hit the Russian town of Petropavlovka, Voronezh Oblast, with a cruise missile.

 

Could you imagine if we launched a cruise missile and managed to hit our own town?  It's like they put Tommy Rees in charge.  

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#77045
The Road of Death for the Russian occupiers in Oleshky, Kherson area, is under constant monitoring and shelling by Ukrainian FPV-aces. Both old and new victims are scattered all across the motorway. End of December 2023.

 

BREAKING:Poland deployed 2 F-16 fighter Jets to its border with Ukraine this morning after it was informed that a massive wave of Russian missile strikes was planned against Ukraine.Poland will use its F-16s to shoot down any Russian missiles heading for Polish territory

 

 

#77047
19 minutes ago, Schulz2.0 said:
BREAKING:Poland deployed 2 F-16 fighter Jets to its border with Ukraine this morning after it was informed that a massive wave of Russian missile strikes was planned against Ukraine.Poland will use its F-16s to shoot down any Russian missiles heading for Polish territory

Which are the ones heading for Polish territory?

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#77048
1 hour ago, Gatorubet said:

Which are the ones heading for Polish territory?

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Prepare for some sternly worded letters.

#77049
A few hours ago Russian state media were bragging about their "superior" new Yasreb-AV counter battery radar which Russian troops have started using in Ukraine.A few minutes ago the Ukrainian military released a video of the system being destroyed by two GMLRS rockets.🙃

 

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