The General Political Thread

[Theodin]

Just because you don't believe your mind can be changed doesn't mine everyone believes that.

[McPero]

Why even brother talking about politics. You cant trust all that the media says and everything that is said here wont help any situation or any problem that occur in the world. It seems this thread is kinda a game. "I am right! Fuck your opinion." Not wanting to offend anyone, but it's just useless from my point of view.

You don't have to talk about politics if you dont want to.

[Stroke0fd34th]

Why even brother talking about politics. You cant trust all that the media says and everything that is said here wont help any situation or any problem that occur in the world. It seems this thread is kinda a game. "I am right! Fuck your opinion." Not wanting to offend anyone, but it's just useless from my point of view.

People are social, they enjoy having discussions. If it's not about politics, it's about something else. I don't think anyone believes their contribution to this thread will help solve issues of gun control, international relations, war, famine, poverty etc. It's just conversation about a topic and subtopics they either enjoy,  can relate to, are curious about or w/e else.

It's probably more useless and pointless to say this thread is useless than it is to actually discuss the topics within the thread.

[UniversitasMetal]

Lol! Russians all talk no action!!!

[Kore]

Lol! Russians all talk no action!!!

[Norwegian13]

Lol! Russians all talk no action!!!

A bigger response might be given in due time, but most likely it will not a military response, unless any further strikes will cause damage to Russian troops. Russia will stick to their diplomatic responses for now I believe. Congratulations to the coalition forces (USA, UK and France) for demonstrating their incompetence in destroying anything of importance. 71 out of the 103 missiles fired at Syria were intercepted by the Syrian army, using old Soviet-era surface-to-air missiles. This is a total humiliation for them, especially since Trump was bragging about his 'new' and 'smart' missiles.

I can only applaud Russia for their smart diplomatic play, it is quite impressive. The coalition forces managed to violate both fundamental human rights and the UNSC charter in their attack yesterday, but it's not like anyone will care or punish them for it anyways.

If Russian troops get hit in another attack though, I can guarantee you that there will be a quick and harsh military response.

[Toffee]

When you try to paint Russia and Assad as people who care about human rights

[Norwegian13]

When you try to paint Russia and Assad as people who care about human rights

But they do.

[Toffee]

When you try to paint Russia and Assad as people who care about human rights

But they do.

Two dictators who care about human rights.

Okay.

[Norwegian13]

When you try to paint Russia and Assad as people who care about human rights

But they do.

Two dictators who care about human rights.

Okay.

Implying Putin is a dictator.

[Toffee]

Yep. Main political opponents not allowed to run. Critics found dead. Voting centre cameras covered up. Some pretty fair elections go on in Russia.

Now Assad. He is definitely a dictator.

[StevenChilton]

Hmmm, that'll harm the Kremlin propaganda narrative as the 'protector of European heritage and identity'.
https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20180414-lavrov-hints-at-punishing-europe-with-massive-wave-of-immigration-from-syria/

Mind you as a strategy it worked for Erdogan...

[Conway]

When you try to paint Russia and Assad as people who care about human rights

But they do.

If you define caring as using gas on their people, they both deeply care for their own civilians.

[Piercee]

Spoiler

[close]

some memes for ya'll in these times of supporting Satan's Israel

[Edwin]

I'll have you know that our extremely honest and trustworthy western intelligence agencies have evidence it was Assad !!!