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That's ok there fella... as long as your persistent ass-hattery is duly noted, I'm fine with it...

Well done again, you simple minded little goon.

Must be a good country hey? It warms the heart...

Is that you, Moonbat?

Now that's what I call Marxism.

Sure, I am loyal to several brands. Jack Daniels, Gibson's Finest, Johnny Walker, Red or Black Glen You name it, and a few others I can't recall right now.

Who are you talking to? Because I wasn't talking to you, do you remember that part? So what... you're talking to me now?

Now if you would kindly please stfu or move along, we can continue to discuss why the United States and EU started the war in Ukraine.

Love it... You have been nicely outed, my little fella... Don't expect to have much more credibility around here. Time to go get another, new persona. Not to worry, OftenWrong will still be here, to hand you your azz

I knew right from the get go that mandatory masking in the public was a mistake. Not because I'm Albert Einstein I assure you, but because of my experience at work. The truth is that you need to wear a well-sealed mask on your face, clean shaven, and one with enough quality to filter out the pathogens you are trying to avoid. Viruses are very very small and they pass easily through most filter materials. That's why they have to press so tightly against your face, to make a good seal. But the thing is, these are meant to be worn during certain specific procedures where you may be at, not for all day long general use. They simply hurt too much for that application. Especially every day, day in day out as I'm sure many of you noticed. So the natural thing to do is wear one that's more comfortable. Next thing you're told any face covering will do. But it defeats the purpose, that's the stupidity of it. Even worse if it makes people think they are protected by their masks, when they actually aren't. And like I said before to the fear mongerers among us, the most elitist and unaffected by the shut down since their already sitting at home and like it. So go wear your friggin masks, then! ? Just don't bug me

You take it, no doubt about that. You need to learn some forum etiquette, show some respect for the others in this forum. In other words, please and kindly stfu...

Not if they really are. j/k Maybe the right word is "intolerant". They've got a zero-tolerancep policy, for intolerance. So does that mean the right has tolerance for intolerance? Possibly. But not when it comes from the left. So that's where we are headed as a society. Polarized out the nut, and I for one am getting sick and tired of it. I just want some peace and quiet...

Good point little herbie. We all need to keep it a bit more on topic. In some cases, alot more...

Right back at you, dick head.

All those things came after you initiated your personal comments. and I told you to stop this exchange. Grow up. Unless you have something on topic to say, do not say anything further.

All I've done is give my opinion in this thread, and allowed you to out yourself as another of the squad around here who needs to throw boring little insults. Make your points without addressing the other poster. If you can't do that, get lost. and Muffin, that's a boges terminology.

You're the one who got personal. I come here fot discussion, not to argue pointlessly with kids. So now I know where you stand, fella. Go fook yourself.

You absolutely did refer to my post when you said so stop lying. As for the rest, I don't have time to read your claptrap. Try a more brief summary.

I never mentioned capitulation, so don't put words in my mouth. The situation is complicated and has a history. I'm interested in the events that lead up to the invasion, especially the ouster of the democratically elected, although pro-Russian president after he rejected the EU agreement. There would be a keen interest by certain western countries to see Russia fall into another quagmire as they did in Afghanistan. The manipulations of superpowers USA, EU and NATO in causing the political overthrow of Yanukovych lead to essentially civil war in Ukraine, and that is what brought Russia in. The USA and EU hold some responsibility for the war and deaths that have occurred, and the resulting worldwide economic damage and instability. Ukrainians are mere pawns in a clash of superpowers by proxy, one the United States has pledged to continue for "as long as it takes."

Don't forget there's women's hockey too. Oh yeah that's right, you woke leftists cancelled the federal grant for the women's hockey league in Canada. Not interesting enough, as Boges would say.

Is that all that happened, just like that? Wow, so simple. /s

Sure. Drink this kool-aid.

Yes, #3 is correct. Which misinformed individual spewing internet lies do you like to follow? My main message here is to point out the irony that we live in the Age of Information, yet the internet is so full of lies (Re: Politics) that we cannot trust it anymore. At least the anecdote is coming from a human being. Today we hear of AI powered software that tells people complete lies. Pick yer poison

So what? Just take it at face value and move on. This is for discussion and we are not bound to prove anything. Many people are not "scientists". Just as we are allowed to hold our own personal opinions, we may give anecdotes. Everyone does it. Besides, the blessed internet is full of misinformation and so links to websites, blogs, etc are not guaranteeing the truth. There is nothing wrong with giving anecdotes as they are personal experiences and might be more "true" on a local level, than some spew from an armchair philosopher... with a pipe.