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So, the Russians are rattling sabres with a fleet exercise off Cuba..
WLJ:
--- Quote from: dogmush on June 14, 2024, 02:18:21 PM ---An American just told a Russian that US military goals would be attained already if only other countries would stop arming the people we're fighting.
That's pretty *expletive deleted*ing funny right there.
I'm pretty sure Opportunity is aware of that concept man.
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Pretty much everybody right now
K Frame:
--- Quote from: cordex on June 14, 2024, 11:05:24 AM ---Another interesting point is that China has been operating a former Kuznetsov class, plus what is essentially a modern replica of one for a good while now - reportedly with much more success. It's not that a Kutzentsov is such a horrific design that it is damned to be a floating deathtrap, but when incompetently run and poorly maintained it certainly is.
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Exactly. This isn't about design. It's about the rampant corruption that has become business as usual in Russia.
Money for maintenance and training diverted at virtually all levels along the chain until there's nothing left.
K Frame:
I really like this Fox News headline on an opinion column from Rebecca Grant...
"Russian warships near Florida aim to intimidate. Our Navy views them more like target practice"
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