So Pooty Poot has small-d*ck energy, he’s shorter than my short self, and he’s absolutely bug f*ck nuts. I mean, none of that is news to anyone with sense.
But calling Elmo a talented businessman? There’s no way he could be serious. Does he not see what’s happening with Twitter? Or the rapid unplanned disassembly of multiple SpaceX rockets?
I take issue with the “talented businessman” view of Elmo, but let’s be clear: Hairplugs Musk didn’t found squat. Not Tesla, not SpaceX. He bought them, but unlike Twitter they aren’t being ruinously run into the ground by an idiotic egomaniac.
Putin's hold on power is partly the largesse he extends to supporters. None of them want to see their riches evaporate in a mushroom cloud when the retaliation strikes.
Putin's hold on power is also partly the fear of his ruthless takedowns of opponents. No one wants to be the subject of such.
That creates a unified solution should he ever try a nuclear escalation: a bullet. The world-ending lunacy is averted along with the threat of his anger.
Frankly, his monomania on restoring Greater Russia should never be confused with being irrational in actual practice, and the chance of nukery is as nil as any prediction can be...but if that's wrong he won't last long enough to do it.
Ukraine isn't in charge of the US. That will be Elno Skum's and Putin's job, when they get their way. Then Elno can turn his X a wee bit, and bend the arms a little, and he'll be happy.
Yes, Russian military defers maintenance, on nukes, as well as the other stuff, to preserve the military bonus structure. Russian nukes no longer are overwhelming, if they ever were. But some of the Russian nukes will fire. If you’re the one who gets hit by the nukes that still function, they’re overwhelming for you.
If all Putin has to do is threaten to launch nuclear weapons he can invade and occupy any country he wants. Even if they are NATO countries if Trump is elected. "I think it's ridiculous for the US to send our troops over to defend Estonia. What, a couple million people, many of whom are Russian? Are we going to risk New York or Mar-a-Lago being hit with a nuclear bomb to defend people who have no value to us? What do they buy, why would you build a beautiful 40 story building with gorgeous condos and high class shops in Estonia?"
That is why we support Ukraine, even though they are not NATO members. They are fighting a battle for democracy that should deter future aggression by Russia.
I’m not saying we cave in to Russian pressure. I’m just saying we have to be careful. To Putin, concessions are strategic. You have to be really careful.
The one story we were told endlessly about Russian military ineptitude/corruption is that the nukes of the Strategic Rocket Forces were kept pristine and in working order. Based on how the Russians actually do things and not how they want to do things, the Russian SRF might be just another Potemkin village.
Can someone explain the nature of Musk's supposed brilliance? Near as I can tell it's a case of being in the right place at the right time (twenty years ago).
That's what Romney was gonna do. So you look at Bain Capital and their entire plan was asset strip the companies they took over, raid the pension plans for C-level bonuses, fire as much of the staff as possible then go in to liquidation for the tax write off.
I heard an Indian scholar claim that when Britain arrived India was the richest nation in the world. Don't know if that's absolutely true, but it was a well-to-do nation for sure.
It's not in doubt what he said next: "When it left, it left two of the poorest nations in the world."
"I liked it when they asked Ghandi, 'Mr. Ghandi, what do you think of Western civilization?'
"I think it would be a wonderful thing." -- Robin Williams
Fuck Ted Cruz. That's all I got...
Cheers to that, and I'll add a Fuck Elno for good measure.
Looks like Putin has found a new favorite Made-in-America Russian Propaganda toy. Trump is in danger of losing his first pet position.
So Pooty Poot has small-d*ck energy, he’s shorter than my short self, and he’s absolutely bug f*ck nuts. I mean, none of that is news to anyone with sense.
But calling Elmo a talented businessman? There’s no way he could be serious. Does he not see what’s happening with Twitter? Or the rapid unplanned disassembly of multiple SpaceX rockets?
I take issue with the “talented businessman” view of Elmo, but let’s be clear: Hairplugs Musk didn’t found squat. Not Tesla, not SpaceX. He bought them, but unlike Twitter they aren’t being ruinously run into the ground by an idiotic egomaniac.
Maybe Ukraine can send the drones to Elon’s house.
The story of Leon Skum; from mere raging asshole to national security risk!
I will be glad when the people that Putin is actually working for get tired of losing billions of dollars and put a bullet in his head.
That’s more mercy than that murderous war criminal deserves.
But he's such a jeeeeenyus!!!
You misspelled "penis".
The way pootie manipulates emotionally damaged shlubs, you’d think he was a spy or something
I often wonder if Putin laughs about how easy it is to manipulate rich Americans.
Why not? We do.
Yeah. . . fair enough.
Putin's hold on power is partly the largesse he extends to supporters. None of them want to see their riches evaporate in a mushroom cloud when the retaliation strikes.
Putin's hold on power is also partly the fear of his ruthless takedowns of opponents. No one wants to be the subject of such.
That creates a unified solution should he ever try a nuclear escalation: a bullet. The world-ending lunacy is averted along with the threat of his anger.
Frankly, his monomania on restoring Greater Russia should never be confused with being irrational in actual practice, and the chance of nukery is as nil as any prediction can be...but if that's wrong he won't last long enough to do it.
"Putin Is Tonguing Elon's Ear Again." You misspelled anal sphincter there Evan!
Time for an update to the licking_mccain.gif ?
Aww yeah!
https://substack.com/profile/117400549-boaty-the-plural/note/c-40044440?utm_source=notes-share-action&r=1xwaud
Ukraine isn't in charge of the US. That will be Elno Skum's and Putin's job, when they get their way. Then Elno can turn his X a wee bit, and bend the arms a little, and he'll be happy.
Yes, Russian military defers maintenance, on nukes, as well as the other stuff, to preserve the military bonus structure. Russian nukes no longer are overwhelming, if they ever were. But some of the Russian nukes will fire. If you’re the one who gets hit by the nukes that still function, they’re overwhelming for you.
If all Putin has to do is threaten to launch nuclear weapons he can invade and occupy any country he wants. Even if they are NATO countries if Trump is elected. "I think it's ridiculous for the US to send our troops over to defend Estonia. What, a couple million people, many of whom are Russian? Are we going to risk New York or Mar-a-Lago being hit with a nuclear bomb to defend people who have no value to us? What do they buy, why would you build a beautiful 40 story building with gorgeous condos and high class shops in Estonia?"
That is why we support Ukraine, even though they are not NATO members. They are fighting a battle for democracy that should deter future aggression by Russia.
I’m not saying we cave in to Russian pressure. I’m just saying we have to be careful. To Putin, concessions are strategic. You have to be really careful.
Concede. NOTHING. Resounding defeat is the only message he'll learn from.
The one story we were told endlessly about Russian military ineptitude/corruption is that the nukes of the Strategic Rocket Forces were kept pristine and in working order. Based on how the Russians actually do things and not how they want to do things, the Russian SRF might be just another Potemkin village.
From what we know now, the state of Russian nukes depends on the black market price of their guidance systems.
The All-In podcast, friends of Elon, had even more stupid takes on Ukraine and everything else.
Dude needs and ancient Roman philosopher following him everywhere whispering into his ear, "Memento moron."
Can someone explain the nature of Musk's supposed brilliance? Near as I can tell it's a case of being in the right place at the right time (twenty years ago).
Watch the last season of succession, that’s pretty much it in a nutshell.
A really good marketing team. That's it. He had great PR people building a legend in real time
Preaching all these grandiose schemes like the Hyperloop, colonies on Mars, cars that autodrive, walk the dog, and buy your groceries.
Buying into Space X and Tesla.
Also Musk telling everyone he's fucking brilliant when he's not.
And working actual engineers to exhaustion.
"The empire made the emperor, not the other way around."
-Mary Bears, SPQR
It's remarkable how much damage narcissists do. Not just Trump and Elon. Collective narcissism is a thing and the GQP fits the description.
https://psychcentral.com/health/collective-narcissism#:~:text=What%20do%20you%20call%20a,organization%20is%20superior%20to%20others.
isn't Capitalism super? just give rich fuckwads the keys to the castle and everything will just magically sort itself out.
"THESE AREN'T THE TRICKLES WE LIKE!"
mooooom! these trickles are smelling funny!
But they keep breeding out of control.
Putting psychopath$ in charge of everything maaaay not really be a viable option.
hey! letting nutter butter nepo babies run the show worked super extra awesome in Europe for centuries.
It has been graphically demonstrated that running a government like a business is a really, really BAD idea.
But, like all right wing bad ideas, they continue to push it, and their voting base of sheep continues to believe it.
They. Are. NOT. The. Same. Thing.
exceedingly, even
That's what Romney was gonna do. So you look at Bain Capital and their entire plan was asset strip the companies they took over, raid the pension plans for C-level bonuses, fire as much of the staff as possible then go in to liquidation for the tax write off.
So, it kinda is what Republicans keep doing.
You forgot the borrow enough to pay for the purchase. The new debt load ensures the death of the company. Vultures like roadkill.
to be fair, chopping everything up and selling the bits is what Reagan, Thatcher, and Kohl were doing already almost half a century ago.
GMTI.
(Garbage Minds Think Alike).
British, nineteenth and twentieth centuries, did that to whole countries.
I heard an Indian scholar claim that when Britain arrived India was the richest nation in the world. Don't know if that's absolutely true, but it was a well-to-do nation for sure.
It's not in doubt what he said next: "When it left, it left two of the poorest nations in the world."
"I liked it when they asked Ghandi, 'Mr. Ghandi, what do you think of Western civilization?'
"I think it would be a wonderful thing." -- Robin Williams
the Dutch have entered the chat, I see.