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What is the strongest bug?
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Praying mantis 91 21.06%
🐜 71 16.44%
🦂 56 12.96%
🕷 46 10.65%
🦎 101 23.38%
Centipede 67 15.51%
Total: 432 votes
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PhilippAchtel
May 31, 2011

Wraith of J.O.I. posted:

great analogy hillary! hopefully ukraine puts up as robust and enduring opposition as the mujahideen!!

https://twitter.com/msnbc/status/1498490752065757184?s=21

Apparently the video of Carl saying "Go away freak" to Hillary has been deleted

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Horizon Burning
Oct 23, 2019
:discourse:

Al-Saqr posted:

horizon… thank you… together we can believe and if we believe we can do anything!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI8wt5soxXE

Al-Saqr
Nov 11, 2007

One Day I Will Return To Your Side.

Freezer posted:

Some of it has been really solid and resonated great in the West, yeah, but I'm starting to get some heavy Bagdad Bob vibes and even the gullible public should start picking up on that...maybe.

Jaime pull up any time reality ever shook the libs out of their magical thinking

robot roll call
Mar 7, 2006

dance dance dance dance dance to the radio


TheMightyBoops posted:

He does everything single-handedly.

:thejoke:

1st_Panzer_Div.
May 11, 2005
Grimey Drawer

Karma Comedian posted:

Across open ground you would be spread out to avoid getting all blowed up

It's a good thing we're referring to a 40 mile convoy and not an attack formation then!

NoNotTheMindProbe
Aug 9, 2010
pony porn was here

Putin has been surrounded by an emotional tank column.

bonelessdongs
Jul 17, 2019

etalian posted:

maybe we'll get lucky and to use the Bush-ism, Putin will forget about Poland?

:five: :five: :five: :five: :five: VOAT FIVE :five: :five: :five: :five: :five:

sexpig by night
Sep 8, 2011

by Azathoth

Freezer posted:

Some of it has been really solid and resonated great in the West, yeah, but I'm starting to get some heavy Bagdad Bob vibes and even the gullible public should start picking up on that...maybe.

in some circles folks are starting to pick up on it yea, the media class will never stray from the talking points but yea a lot of people are realizing 'wait so they're just lying about everything to try to keep morale up and their main plan is arming the city and doing civilian patrols to root out 'enemies'...that feels like a recipe for problems'. poo poo like this with the government just lying to try to force NATO hands like this plane poo poo and the canal closure from Turkey that was made up sure don't help.

Plus that Azov video made a lot of idpol focused libs realize the nazis aren't just a fringe minority.

Isentropy
Dec 12, 2010

Throatwarbler posted:

Ukraine sold like 200 of the gas turbine powered T-64s to the Democratic Republic of Congo a few years ago. I'm sure they're plowing through the jungle well maintained right now

Someone semi related: I was shocked to find Algeria absolutely buys a ton of advanced Russian equipment including high value stuff like Su-34s and TOS-1s. Makes sense when you think about it though?

WrasslorMonkey
Mar 5, 2012

Frosted Flake posted:

Per reddit: one of the reddit hornysubs favourite posters has been deplatformed for being Russian.



Computer, enhance

lumpentroll
Mar 4, 2020

Azathoth posted:

discreetly tucks 101 polack jokes book under the sofa

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

Divot
Dec 23, 2013
https://twitter.com/HistoryInvestor/status/1498502261823225856?s=20&t=GCS6uaiaGNFIawfkfAC-0g

Well if the 'History Investor' says it, it must be true

Make sure to read through the whole thread to see all the different ways he spells 'Putin' lmao

redneck nazgul
Apr 25, 2013

Azathoth posted:

discreetly tucks 101 polack jokes book under the sofa

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

don't let the screen door hit you on the way out of the submarine

Nothus
Feb 22, 2001

Buglord

Reuters Global News Desk editor, Asia. Defense, other stuff. Novelist, aviation geek, bartender, dad. Ex-NYT. Grew up in Midwest, moved to Mideast. Views my own


Holy poo poo the entire media class are loving morons

smarxist
Jul 26, 2018

by Fluffdaddy

Frosted Flake posted:

Per reddit: one of the reddit hornysubs favourite posters has been deplatformed for being Russian.



stowing away in a russian convoy headed for Crimea to enter the battlefield for Putin under the banner of horny like Brace Belden

StashAugustine
Mar 24, 2013

Do not trust in hope- it will betray you! Only faith and hatred sustain.

God if Ukraine does take an unfavorable piece Americans are going to go absolutely nonlinear

Pooky
Aug 29, 2004

I post fox news so u don't have to 💋
https://twitter.com/StateDeptSpox/status/1498500557920681985

Homeless Friend
Jul 16, 2007
we've got eyes on the ground on that 13 mile long supply convoy

https://i.imgur.com/Ulsg1jW.mp4

Good Citizen
Aug 12, 2008

trump trump trump trump trump trump trump trump trump trump

Azathoth posted:

discreetly tucks 101 polack jokes book under the sofa

(USER WAS PUT ON PROBATION FOR THIS POST)

this is the posting version of stolen valor

Ciprian Maricon
Feb 27, 2006




"even if Putin wins, he loses" what is this baby brained bullshit

Atrocious Joe
Sep 2, 2011

Blitz of 404 Error posted:

An attack on another front has failed



The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is a fight between two countries with vastly different magical doctrines.

The Ukrainians are heavily focusing on "meme magic," a doctrine which has proliferated online in recent years. The idea behind this form of magic is that by posting enough good memes, the posters will manifest those memes into reality. This doctrine draws heavily from post-modern occultism and pop fiction works by creators like Grant Morrison. It also coincides with popular New Age ideas about the power of positive thinking, so its easy to enlist large numbers of people into the work. Proponents of "meme magic" point to the election of Donald Trump as an example of its success.

The Ukrainians have needed to make adaptations to fit their circumstances. Since internet memes are 10 years behind in Central and Eastern Europe, they are utilizing pre-Trump memes in their rituals. The potency of these memes have not been tested in magical combat before, which is a big risk for the Ukrainians. They are also drawing heavily from Reddit and Barstool for their memes, so the potency is again in question. Early success with memes about Snake Island and the Ghost of Kyiv is now at risk, with both those topics at risk of becoming cringe. The Ukrainians are undeterred though, and their courting of Elon Musk may mean even more epic memes are on the way.

The magical practices of the Russians are much harder to discern, as it is not being conducted on a mass scale. Putin is undoubtedly aware of the importance of this terrain of warfare. The quoted image lays it out quite clearly with the dates of his previous military actions. One area we can look is the mysterious Havana syndrome that has been afflicting US officials. Scientists are at a loss to explain it, which lends credence to the idea that Russian magical activity may be to blame. The Russians might be deploying their dark arts in a more tactical manner than the Ukrainians, which fog of war would largely obscure from us.

studio mujahideen
May 3, 2005

Danann posted:

https://twitter.com/RWApodcast/status/1498481048791003136

:stonk:

we're going to witness the most dumbest escalation possible

jesus lol

Judakel
Jul 29, 2004
Probation
Can't post for 9 years!

wow totally real

Danann
Aug 4, 2013

Atrocious Joe posted:

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is a fight between two countries with competing magical doctrines.

The Ukrainians are heavily focusing on "meme magic," a doctrine which has proliferated online in recent years. The idea behind this form of magic is that by posting enough good memes, the posters will manifest those memes into reality. This doctrine draws heavily from post-modern occultism and pop fiction works by creators like Grant Morrison. It also coincides with popular New Age ideas about the power of positive thinking, so its easy to enlist large numbers of people into the work. Proponents of "meme magic" point to the election of Donald Trump as an example of its success.

The Ukrainians have needed to make adaptations to fit their circumstances. Since internet memes are 10 years behind in Central and Eastern Europe, they are utilizing pre-Trump memes in their rituals. The potency of these memes have not been tested in magical combat before, which is a big risk for the Ukrainians. They are also drawing heavily from Reddit and Barstool for their memes, so the potency is again in question. Early success with memes about Snake Island and the Ghost of Kyiv is now at risk, with both those topics at risk of becoming cringe. The Ukrainians are undeterred though, and their courting of Elon Musk may mean even more epic memes are on the way.

The magical practices of the Russians are much harder to discern, as it is not being conducted on a mass scale. Putin is undoubtedly aware of the importance of this terrain of warfare. The quoted image lays it out quite clearly with the dates of his previous military actions. One area we can look is the mysterious Havana syndrome that has been afflicting US officials. Scientists are at a loss to explain it, which lends credence to the idea that Russian magical activity may be to blame. The Russians might be deploying their dark arts in a more tactical manner than the Ukrainians, which fog of war would largely obscure from us.

:hmmyes:

Mans
Sep 14, 2011

by Jeffrey of YOSPOS

Horizon Burning posted:

https://twitter.com/IAPonomarenko/status/1498373007751929858
yes, it's that video. no, i'm not sure he watched all of it.

https://twitter.com/WSBBillionaire/status/1498373103738441729

Cup Runneth Over posted:

and when they do have video it's like the Ukrainian armor that rolled over that guy's car and they just take something they did and lie about how the Russians/saboteurs did it

Wait, that was confirmed as Ukranian? It seemed to be confidently reported as a Russian tank lost and panicking (which seemed 100% real)

smug n stuff
Jul 21, 2016

A Hobbit's Adventure

Vernii posted:

Ukraine repeatedly trying to force NATO intervention with fake announcements of support is honestly pushing me into the pro-Russian side because at least they don't want the US involved in this whole stupid mess

If Russia really really wants to guarantee US involvement in the war in Ukraine, there *is* one concrete step they could take, I think, which would work 100% of the time

Horizon Burning
Oct 23, 2019
:discourse:

Atrocious Joe posted:

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is a fight between two countries with vastly different magical doctrines.

The Ukrainians are heavily focusing on "meme magic," a doctrine which has proliferated online in recent years. The idea behind this form of magic is that by posting enough good memes, the posters will manifest those memes into reality. This doctrine draws heavily from post-modern occultism and pop fiction works by creators like Grant Morrison. It also coincides with popular New Age ideas about the power of positive thinking, so its easy to enlist large numbers of people into the work. Proponents of "meme magic" point to the election of Donald Trump as an example of its success.

The Ukrainians have needed to make adaptations to fit their circumstances. Since internet memes are 10 years behind in Central and Eastern Europe, they are utilizing pre-Trump memes in their rituals. The potency of these memes have not been tested in magical combat before, which is a big risk for the Ukrainians. They are also drawing heavily from Reddit and Barstool for their memes, so the potency is again in question. Early success with memes about Snake Island and the Ghost of Kyiv is now at risk, with both those topics at risk of becoming cringe. The Ukrainians are undeterred though, and their courting of Elon Musk may mean even more epic memes are on the way.

The magical practices of the Russians are much harder to discern, as it is not being conducted on a mass scale. Putin is undoubtedly aware of the importance of this terrain of warfare. The quoted image lays it out quite clearly with the dates of his previous military actions. One area we can look is the mysterious Havana syndrome that has been afflicting US officials. Scientists are at a loss to explain it, which lends credence to the idea that Russian magical activity may be to blame. The Russians might be deploying their dark arts in a more tactical manner than the Ukrainians, which fog of war would largely obscure from us.

:hmmyes:

Karma Comedian
Feb 2, 2012

1st_Panzer_Div. posted:

It's a good thing we're referring to a 40 mile convoy and not an attack formation then!

Right. In a convoy moving across open hostile ground you generally want to be spread out for any number of tactical reasons.

sexpig by night
Sep 8, 2011

by Azathoth
https://twitter.com/AAhronheim/status/1498356660024352778

Obama Voice: Folks, we killed some Jews

Cup Runneth Over
Aug 8, 2009

She said life's
Too short to worry
Life's too long to wait
It's too short
Not to love everybody
Life's too long to hate


Vernii posted:

Ukraine repeatedly trying to force NATO intervention with fake announcements of support is honestly pushing me into the pro-Russian side because at least they don't want the US involved in this whole stupid mess

I almost don't fault them for that given it's the only option they have left except that if they would TAKE THE PEACE TALKS SERIOUSLY, then they could SAVE THE LIVES OF THEIR PEOPLE. Ffs Zelensky make a goddamn deal, end the violence! NATO is not coming to save you! You are sinking, start bailing!

Atrocious Joe
Sep 2, 2011

Mans posted:

Wait, that was confirmed as Ukranian? It seemed to be confidently reported as a Russian tank lost and panicking (which seemed 100% real)

I think at this point every admits it was at least a Ukrainian vehicle.

The pro-Ukrainian version of the story is that it was a Ukrainian vehicle hijacked by a Russian saboteur.

El Mero Mero
Oct 13, 2001

I've played the russians in enough video games now to know that seemingly unreasonable lopsided losses of disposable troops and tanks are a core character feature. They're basically the zerglings in every single game ever.

Not sure why this well known fact isn't showing up more frequently in sober checkmark twitter analyst discussions.

bonelessdongs
Jul 17, 2019

Nothus posted:

Reuters Global News Desk editor, Asia. Defense, other stuff. Novelist, aviation geek, bartender, dad. Ex-NYT. Grew up in Midwest, moved to Mideast. Views my own


Holy poo poo the entire media class are loving morons

Intellectuals, urbanites, glasses wearers, journalists
This problem takes many forms but don't worry because one man has the solution!

Homeless Friend
Jul 16, 2007
i love that frosted flake was posting about supreme russian logistics & then they go and make a single convoy that reaches the horizon lol

Asproigerosis
Mar 13, 2013

insufferable
Flight missions from poland: disgusting act of war by uninvolved parties

Using Belarusian borders as jump off point for land invasion: very legal very cool

inferis
Dec 30, 2003

Atrocious Joe posted:

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is a fight between two countries with vastly different magical doctrines.

The Ukrainians are heavily focusing on "meme magic," a doctrine which has proliferated online in recent years. The idea behind this form of magic is that by posting enough good memes, the posters will manifest those memes into reality. This doctrine draws heavily from post-modern occultism and pop fiction works by creators like Grant Morrison. It also coincides with popular New Age ideas about the power of positive thinking, so its easy to enlist large numbers of people into the work. Proponents of "meme magic" point to the election of Donald Trump as an example of its success.

The Ukrainians have needed to make adaptations to fit their circumstances. Since internet memes are 10 years behind in Central and Eastern Europe, they are utilizing pre-Trump memes in their rituals. The potency of these memes have not been tested in magical combat before, which is a big risk for the Ukrainians. They are also drawing heavily from Reddit and Barstool for their memes, so the potency is again in question. Early success with memes about Snake Island and the Ghost of Kyiv is now at risk, with both those topics at risk of becoming cringe. The Ukrainians are undeterred though, and their courting of Elon Musk may mean even more epic memes are on the way.

The magical practices of the Russians are much harder to discern, as it is not being conducted on a mass scale. Putin is undoubtedly aware of the importance of this terrain of warfare. The quoted image lays it out quite clearly with the dates of his previous military actions. One area we can look is the mysterious Havana syndrome that has been afflicting US officials. Scientists are at a loss to explain it, which lends credence to the idea that Russian magical activity may be to blame. The Russians might be deploying their dark arts in a more tactical manner than the Ukrainians, which fog of war would largely obscure from us.

https://twitter.com/sasha_stradasha/status/1497246413863989255

Chillgamesh
Jul 29, 2014


Oh you know it's bad when they break out the "officers were on the scene when a bullet suddenly discharged from a gun" language

sexpig by night
Sep 8, 2011

by Azathoth

Homeless Friend posted:

i love that frosted flake was posting about supreme russian logistics & then they go and make a single convoy that reaches the horizon lol

I mean, the convoy exists because Russia was able to near instantly turn the entire land border it shares with Ukraine into a contested or outright conquered zone

speng31b
May 8, 2010

sexpig by night posted:

I mean, the convoy exists because Russia was able to near instantly turn the entire land border it shares with Ukraine into a contested or outright conquered zone

The Russian centipede

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