WSME, it actually was a lot more fun replying to bullet, b/c he missed so badly on the reason for my curiosity.

I think you both are good posters, but I know myself better, and bullet read my post here and saw a 3 headed horse, when in reality he should have known I'm actually a Howler monkey.

(08-21-2025 07:20 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 07:02 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 06:06 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 05:41 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  He has PDS.

LOL. Could be. I'm just genuinely curious why this subject revs his motor so much.

I've wondered the same thing and the only thing I can think of is, it's somewhat personal to him or something in that ballpark.

:lmfao:it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him

Good grief, what’s wrong with you people.

"it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him03-lmfao"

You lost me on that reply.

(08-21-2025 10:13 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:06 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 09:32 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 07:18 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 05:39 PM)TripleA Wrote:  WSME, I have a personal question you can choose to answer or not, of course. but I'm genuinely curious.

Why are you so passionate about this subject? I don't see another person on this board quite invested in the subject like you are. I can barely hold my eyes open reading some of this. All that stuff you answered to me above, I didn't know and didn't care, b/c I haven't really been keeping up with it that closely.

I'm WAY more invested in what is happening domestically.

But that's okay. We're never going to agree on everything. I'm just curious as to why this holds your passion so deeply.

I’ve already answered several times. I just find it fascinating. I do pay a lot of attention to podcasts and media propaganda from both. Why would that be of such great interest? It’s not at all like this topic is the only topic I post on. And sorry to disappoint but I’m not married to a Ukrainian woman. My wife is a good ole southern sorority girl and past president of Tri-delta. Which she is very proud of.

But this did at the beginning have the potential to get out of hand and involve us. Regardless of how much Sure Karen screeeeeed, “not our problem”. The chances of that have been rolled back thankfully by the Ukrainians that have fought like no one thought they could. Those people don’t want to live under Russian rule.
I do not believe that Trump can force peace on the two sides. This type of behavior is central to who Putin is and he will not give it up. He may make a settlement but he will not abide by it once he feels he can take advantage again.

To circle back a little, that Todor character was a Russian troll. I’m sure of it. He (actually several people posting under his name) was a pure bullchit artist constantly propping up Putin with ridiculous claims of greatness. Kinda like Sure Karen does. Just kidding. Don’t ruffle your shorts. I guess that was the beginning of me getting interested in this to the level I am.

Now does that suffice for an explanation?

Yes, thanks. Sorry it pissed you off. Believe it or not, I haven't read the gazillion posts on this subject over the months.

But it's pretty obvious that you and SK provide the lion's share, and you even more so.

And yes, I also thought Todor was a Russian troll. I engaged him several times inquiring about his background, and he ignored me enough times that I got my likely answer.

I’m not pissed. What gave you that idea?

Because I don't know you at all, you started by saying you've already answered it several times, you said sorry to disappoint when I never mentioned anything about a Ukranian wife, your first ending was a bit less than friendly, and you finished with a second post saying this:

Quote:it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him

Good grief, what’s wrong with you people.

If you're not pissed, fine, but I think it was a reasonable take, considering your comments.

My inquiry was nothing more than trying to understand why you were so passionate about this subject. No harm meant.

Different strokes and all that, but to me, this subject is boring as hell.

OK. Then let me and Sure Karen have our fun and just don’t pay attention. (Not pissed there, just a small suggestion).



I respect you dude, it’s just that this is my way of letting of steam in an off putting but interesting way. It’s the internet for goodness sake. I don’t generally interact with friends and family this way. Just you ‘anonymous’ friends in the cloud. Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

(08-22-2025 12:20 AM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 07:20 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 07:02 PM)Redbanksdog Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 06:06 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 05:41 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  He has PDS.

LOL. Could be. I'm just genuinely curious why this subject revs his motor so much.

I've wondered the same thing and the only thing I can think of is, it's somewhat personal to him or something in that ballpark.

:lmfao:it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him:lmfao:

Good grief, what’s wrong with you people. :cheers:

"it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him03-lmfao"

You lost me on that reply. :wingedeagle:

It was a dig at Burt and Earnie.
You know, the Memphis state side kicks. They generally can only put a few words together and they are often the same couple of words. You know “frik Ukraine” and “yeah, what he said”.


But they know I really luv ‘em both. :cheers:

And then to get back to the topic, the Russians and their puppet regime in Belarus are about to have the largest military maneuvers in Europe since…the Russians invaded Ukraine. Right on the border of Estonia at the Salwalki gap. They could cut the weaker Baltic states off from Europe
by taking the city of Salwalki. The Baltics are preparing for war with Russia. Will NATO respond or are we going to wait until it’s too late?

(08-21-2025 09:51 PM)TripleA Wrote:  I would like to add that I appreciate GC actually knowing how to spell Zelenskyy correctly.

So, here are my 3 opinions on the subject:

1. I appreciate correct spelling of tough words.
2. Putin is bad.
3. I think WSME posts a lot on this subject. But he is free to do so. I just wondered why. Sorry I asked, lol. And no, I didn't wonder if he was married to a Ukranian, and furthermore, I don't give a crap. He could be married to a transgender camel, as far as I'm concerned. Not my business.

Thanks, man. You can thank -- or blame, if you want lol -- the fact I was a journalist once upon a time. (And I'll respond to your three points.)

1. Again, thanks for that. That's why I try to get stuff like that right the first time. I'll also go back and correct myself while I'm awake if I've seen I've misspelled it. Google really can be your friend. (Well, any search engine, I mean.)
2. Absolutely. Both are bad to some degree, but Putin's downright awful. Again, 19-year-old me wouldn't have been surprised at what's happened since 2008. That's how soon I figured out how bad Putin really was.
3. I have no problem with WSME at all. I love his passion on the subject. Heck, as I stated in response to point 2, I figured out at 19 years old that Putin was a terrible human being so I get WSME's passion and desire to see us take Putin out once and for all. I just wish he'd dial back the hysterics some.

Damn TripleA went on a roll overnight.

(08-22-2025 01:50 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:13 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:06 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 09:32 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 07:18 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  I’ve already answered several times. I just find it fascinating. I do pay a lot of attention to podcasts and media propaganda from both. Why would that be of such great interest? It’s not at all like this topic is the only topic I post on. And sorry to disappoint but I’m not married to a Ukrainian woman. My wife is a good ole southern sorority girl and past president of Tri-delta. Which she is very proud of.

But this did at the beginning have the potential to get out of hand and involve us. Regardless of how much Sure Karen screeeeeed, “not our problem”. The chances of that have been rolled back thankfully by the Ukrainians that have fought like no one thought they could. Those people don’t want to live under Russian rule.
I do not believe that Trump can force peace on the two sides. This type of behavior is central to who Putin is and he will not give it up. He may make a settlement but he will not abide by it once he feels he can take advantage again.

To circle back a little, that Todor character was a Russian troll. I’m sure of it. He (actually several people posting under his name) was a pure bullchit artist constantly propping up Putin with ridiculous claims of greatness. Kinda like Sure Karen does. Just kidding. Don’t ruffle your shorts. I guess that was the beginning of me getting interested in this to the level I am.

Now does that suffice for an explanation?

Yes, thanks. Sorry it pissed you off. Believe it or not, I haven't read the gazillion posts on this subject over the months.

But it's pretty obvious that you and SK provide the lion's share, and you even more so.

And yes, I also thought Todor was a Russian troll. I engaged him several times inquiring about his background, and he ignored me enough times that I got my likely answer.

I’m not pissed. What gave you that idea?

Because I don't know you at all, you started by saying you've already answered it several times, you said sorry to disappoint when I never mentioned anything about a Ukranian wife, your first ending was a bit less than friendly, and you finished with a second post saying this:

Quote:it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him

Good grief, what’s wrong with you people.

If you're not pissed, fine, but I think it was a reasonable take, considering your comments.

My inquiry was nothing more than trying to understand why you were so passionate about this subject. No harm meant.

Different strokes and all that, but to me, this subject is boring as hell.

OK. Then let me and Sure Karen have our fun and just don’t pay attention. (Not pissed there, just a small suggestion).



I respect you dude, it’s just that this is my way of letting of steam in an off putting but interesting way. It’s the internet for goodness sake. I don’t generally interact with friends and family this way. Just you ‘anonymous’ friends in the cloud. Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Fair enough. I hate this damn subject, anyway.

And all I was curious about was why you were so gung ho about it. Now I know. You're just a weirdo. j/k

(08-22-2025 02:09 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  And then to get back to the topic, the Russians and their puppet regime in Belarus are about to have the largest military maneuvers in Europe since…the Russians invaded Ukraine. Right on the border of Estonia at the Salwalki gap. They could cut the weaker Baltic states off from Europe
by taking the city of Salwalki. The Baltics are preparing for war with Russia. Will NATO respond or are we going to wait until it’s too late?

(08-22-2025 05:53 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 01:50 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:13 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:06 PM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 09:32 PM)TripleA Wrote:  Yes, thanks. Sorry it pissed you off. Believe it or not, I haven't read the gazillion posts on this subject over the months.

But it's pretty obvious that you and SK provide the lion's share, and you even more so.

And yes, I also thought Todor was a Russian troll. I engaged him several times inquiring about his background, and he ignored me enough times that I got my likely answer.

I’m not pissed. What gave you that idea?

Because I don't know you at all, you started by saying you've already answered it several times, you said sorry to disappoint when I never mentioned anything about a Ukranian wife, your first ending was a bit less than friendly, and you finished with a second post saying this:

Quote:it seems anyone with more than a moronic one liner must have something wrong with him

Good grief, what’s wrong with you people.

If you're not pissed, fine, but I think it was a reasonable take, considering your comments.

My inquiry was nothing more than trying to understand why you were so passionate about this subject. No harm meant.

Different strokes and all that, but to me, this subject is boring as hell.

OK. Then let me and Sure Karen have our fun and just don’t pay attention. (Not pissed there, just a small suggestion).



I respect you dude, it’s just that this is my way of letting of steam in an off putting but interesting way. It’s the internet for goodness sake. I don’t generally interact with friends and family this way. Just you ‘anonymous’ friends in the cloud. Have a wonderful day tomorrow!

Fair enough. I hate this damn subject, anyway.

And all I was curious about was why you were so gung ho about it. Now I know. You're just a weirdo. j/k

Now that was uncalled for.

Yeah more than one friend of mine has told me that I know more useless chit than anyone else they know.

Right now I’m trying to understand the paradox that is if photons have no mass then how does gravity affect them? If gravity affects them then how can their speed be constant? So many questions. So little time.

(08-22-2025 10:23 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 05:53 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Fair enough. I hate this damn subject, anyway.

And all I was curious about was why you were so gung ho about it. Now I know. You're just a weirdo. j/k

Now that was uncalled for.

Yeah more than one friend of mine has told me that I know more useless chit than anyone else they know.

Right now I’m trying to understand the paradox that is if photons have no mass then how does gravity affect them? If gravity affects them then how can their speed be constant? So many questions. So little time.

Remind me never to hang out with you. I would strangle you eventually.

(08-22-2025 10:30 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 10:23 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 05:53 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Fair enough. I hate this damn subject, anyway.

And all I was curious about was why you were so gung ho about it. Now I know. You're just a weirdo. j/k

Now that was uncalled for.

Yeah more than one friend of mine has told me that I know more useless chit than anyone else they know.

Right now I’m trying to understand the paradox that is if photons have no mass then how does gravity affect them? If gravity affects them then how can their speed be constant? So many questions. So little time.

Remind me never to hang out with you. I would strangle you eventually.

Um... lol

Actually, WSME and I are alike in that regard. He and I would probably get along with trying to outdo the other on trivia. (But I can still carry a conversation talking about the news events of the day. No doubt. And I'm certain WSME can, too.)

GC, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't strangle you. I'm pretty sure I would WSME.

(08-22-2025 10:30 AM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 10:23 AM)Was SoMs Eagle Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 05:53 AM)TripleA Wrote:  Fair enough. I hate this damn subject, anyway.

And all I was curious about was why you were so gung ho about it. Now I know. You're just a weirdo. j/k

Now that was uncalled for.

Yeah more than one friend of mine has told me that I know more useless chit than anyone else they know.

Right now I’m trying to understand the paradox that is if photons have no mass then how does gravity affect them? If gravity affects them then how can their speed be constant? So many questions. So little time.

Remind me never to hang out with you. I would strangle you eventually.

I’m very popular at parties. Especially with the very smart women that are nice looking and not liberal swine.

And why me? What did I do? Seriously, I believe some will discuss topics but really don’t want to -REALLY- discuss topics. I understand.

(08-21-2025 12:07 PM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 12:01 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  "American" companies should be "American".

I don't have a problem with American-based businesses doing business around the world. What bothers me is how globalist some of those companies have become in their overall "political" outlook. (I guess that's the best way to put it?) If companies based here can do business globally while staying true to traditional American values, I'm all for it. No globalist agenda though, please.

Look at the leadership. They have people from around the world.

(08-22-2025 08:38 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 12:07 PM)GeminiCoog Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 12:01 PM)BartlettTigerFan Wrote:  "American" companies should be "American".

I don't have a problem with American-based businesses doing business around the world. What bothers me is how globalist some of those companies have become in their overall "political" outlook. (I guess that's the best way to put it?) If companies based here can do business globally while staying true to traditional American values, I'm all for it. No globalist agenda though, please.

Look at the leadership. They have people from around the world.

I know. I once used to work for an American-based company that completely embraced DEI even before the Biden/Autopen administration. And even though it wasn't a global company (as far as I know, at least), it still had a lot of globalist values. I'm glad I no longer work there. (And as far as I know, it still embraces those globalist/DEI values.)

(08-21-2025 10:20 PM)TripleA Wrote:  WSME, it actually was a lot more fun replying to bullet, b/c he missed so badly on the reason for my curiosity.

I think you both are good posters, but I know myself better, and bullet read my post here and saw a 3 headed horse, when in reality he should have known I'm actually a Howler monkey.

Well the rest of them on here agreeing with you ARE conservatives.

Some people would think its weird posting on a conference realignment board.

But then they do things other people would think is odd.

(08-22-2025 10:14 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:20 PM)TripleA Wrote:  WSME, it actually was a lot more fun replying to bullet, b/c he missed so badly on the reason for my curiosity.

I think you both are good posters, but I know myself better, and bullet read my post here and saw a 3 headed horse, when in reality he should have known I'm actually a Howler monkey.

Well the rest of them on here agreeing with you ARE conservatives.

Some people would think its weird posting on a conference realignment board.

But then they do things other people would think is odd.

Gee, really? I'm siding with conservatives? My alternative is to agree with Tom and Mensa, lol.

How many years have you and I been on this board together? A bunch.

How many times have I told this same story? A dozen?

I'm an indy. Period. I want both parties to die. I just seem like a freaking right wing nut case, b/c the left ran out into the Pacific Ocean somewhere, lol.

Plus, it doesn't really matter. I was just giving you grief. Don't be so serious all the time. Peace.

(08-22-2025 10:23 PM)TripleA Wrote:  

(08-22-2025 10:14 PM)bullet Wrote:  

(08-21-2025 10:20 PM)TripleA Wrote:  WSME, it actually was a lot more fun replying to bullet, b/c he missed so badly on the reason for my curiosity.

I think you both are good posters, but I know myself better, and bullet read my post here and saw a 3 headed horse, when in reality he should have known I'm actually a Howler monkey.

Well the rest of them on here agreeing with you ARE conservatives.

Some people would think its weird posting on a conference realignment board.

But then they do things other people would think is odd.

Gee, really? I'm siding with conservatives? My alternative is to agree with Tom and Mensa, lol.

How many years have you and I been on this board together? A bunch.

How many times have I told this same story? A dozen?

I'm an indy. Period. I want both parties to die. I just seem like a freaking right wing nut case, b/c the left ran out into the Pacific Ocean somewhere, lol.

Plus, it doesn't really matter. I was just giving you grief. Don't be so serious all the time. Peace.

Most of the folks on here tend to be conservatives (or libertarians). The interesting thing in this thread (actually--all the Ukraine threads) is that there is a clear split among conservatives on the issue. The last poll I saw actually had the pro-Ukraine aid side having a tiny majority (sharply up from a low where the pro-Ukraine conservatives comprised only about a third of the Republican Party).

Its ok for us to disagree. We are not lockstep prog filth.

Having said that frick ukraine, russia, the globohomos and the armchair warriors