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by Salix
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:19 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

Just finished this book on your recommend. I need a season two now. That brought me to the Franco-Prussian war. The French seem to have thrown the first stone for that. So 1-1 going into the decider. I hope you enjoyed even half as much as I did. Give me a heads-up if the Franco-Prussian war is a g...
by Salix
Sat Mar 23, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

Fúck. Saw some videos last night. Men just firing indiscriminately into people. :( Calling them men or animals is a disservice to both the aforementioned. Just sick scum. I was also appalled but not too surprised by some of the responses on social media. First the pointless speculation. Secondly th...
by Salix
Wed Mar 20, 2024 1:52 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is Ireland maturing as a country, or…
Replies: 92
Views: 2063

Re: Is Ireland maturing as a country, or…

Biffer29 wrote: Wed Mar 20, 2024 9:30 am … is it still backwards, locked in the 19th century?

I ask because they’ve just voted, by the largest majority they’ve ever had in any single issue vote like this, to maintain the part of the constitution that says a woman’s place is in the home.
What beacon of modernity are you from?
by Salix
Sun Mar 17, 2024 5:09 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

https://www.reddit.com/r/CombatFootage/s/THEMYNOYBh Footage of an Abrams being hit a ammo cooking off. Looks like it's already been immobilised, crew are in the process of bailing as the round hits, you can see it come in from the top of the screen. 3 of the 4 crew escape the blast. Looks like one ...
by Salix
Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

LandOTurk wrote: Sat Mar 16, 2024 9:21 pm
What do they mean by round? Its a shell right? What calibre typically would they be? Do you have an example of one with a link to it? Just interested.
Ye a shell. 155mm.
by Salix
Sat Mar 16, 2024 5:29 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525362
Views: 28519561

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

Nols is the least offensive poster on the board! As for glee, you're some hypocrite there. He called me a moron, when I was praising a Munster lock. He’s being a Cnut. A f**king big child that hasn’t grown up yet. He was fine until he lived in Belfast and obviously realised there was a cultural dif...
by Salix
Tue Mar 12, 2024 8:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Yeah, don't fly boeing planes at the moment
Replies: 90
Views: 2592

Re: Yeah, don't fly boeing planes at the moment

Don't take my word for it.... https://www.boeing.com/content/dam/boeing/boeingdotcom/principles/diversity-and-inclusion/assets/pdf/2023_GEDI_Strategy.pdf Well that proves it...fückwit. BTW, aren't you the guy who pointed to a photo showing a black guy inspecting the space where the plug door blew o...
by Salix
Fri Mar 08, 2024 5:45 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The quite excellent Brian Mujati is back
Replies: 2
Views: 230

Re: The quite excellent Brian Mujati is back

Fantastic. Used to love his videos.
by Salix
Sat Feb 24, 2024 12:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Wales Match thread
Replies: 1165
Views: 21319

Re: The Official and ONLY Ireland v Wales Match thread

Walking to the recently reopened local up here in deepest gogland. Should be good craic with the locals. I'll get some slagging if Ireland lose.
by Salix
Fri Feb 16, 2024 7:08 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

After Avdiivka will the Russians try take back Robotyne? The terrain around there isn't the easiest to defend.
by Salix
Thu Feb 15, 2024 10:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

How? If you focus on the very narrow tactical and operational situation around Avdivka, then Russia is on the front foot. If you look at any of their pre-war strategic goals, Russia have already spectacularly lost. Putin will come out of it all with some territories . I doubt very much that he’ll b...
by Salix
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:30 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Rugby is now considered child abuse
Replies: 41
Views: 1076

Re: Rugby is now considered child abuse

bimboman wrote: Fri Feb 02, 2024 9:41 am Just imagine how miserable the lives of these academics are.
Novara Media subscribers i'd imagine.
by Salix
Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

A more suitable aircraft for Ukraine than the F-16. Obviously their are more F-16's available and more spare parts.
by Salix
Fri Jan 12, 2024 10:00 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

The Chinese also have no recent military experience. Although the Taiwanese forces arent as strong as they could be. Still a monumental task for the PLA. A decent distance to cross under fire.
by Salix
Wed Dec 13, 2023 6:46 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

by Salix
Sun Dec 03, 2023 12:33 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Guyana
Replies: 33
Views: 2500

Re: Guyana

HighKingLeinster wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 9:30 pm
anonymous_joe wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 8:36 pm
Salix wrote: Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:17 pm

After the yanks the RN has the best sealift capacity in NATO.
How much capacity is that?
Fudge all. Just more "rule britannia" little englander chest-thumpery bullshit
I'm Irish you spaz.
by Salix
Fri Dec 01, 2023 6:17 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Guyana
Replies: 33
Views: 2500

Re: Guyana

With what? Does Britain still have a navy? Still ranked 3rd globally in nuclear armed submarines , so decent enough Dropping sea launched tridents is a sorta flipping the chess board before you lose, move though. Not really useful in any tactical or operational sense. Carriers, amphibious landing c...
by Salix
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The transgender sports competitors catch-all mega-thread
Replies: 1309
Views: 81322

Re: The transgender sports competitors catch-all mega-thread

https://www.caltech.edu/about/news/why-did-western-europe-dominate-globe-47696#:~:text=Although%20Europe%20represents%20only%20about,percent%20of%20the%20entire%20world. Europeans colonised over 80% of the world between 1492 and 1914. But pretty selective facts and dates. All races have conqured an...
by Salix
Sun Nov 05, 2023 4:47 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: David Moffett has a plan to save our game
Replies: 135
Views: 4901

Re: David Moffett has a plan to save our game

Why would England get 7 sides in this premiership? Only two Irish sides, which means one of Ulster or Munster will miss out whilst English and Welsh dross will be in it. There is no way they will ignore the 10-15k average Ulster Munster crowds in favour of the 8 men and a dog that bother to turn up...
by Salix
Fri Nov 03, 2023 6:19 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Sam Bankman-Fried Goooone...
Replies: 415
Views: 25201

Re: Sam Bankman-Fried Goooone...

Great news. The crypto mongs will be crying.
by Salix
Fri Oct 27, 2023 6:50 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: US shopping mall shooting #11123944231
Replies: 2238
Views: 110599

Re: US shopping mall shooting #11123944231

Malcolm Gladwell has just wrapped up a series on guns in America in his podcast “Revisionist History”. Worth listening to, especially the historical evaluation coming out of Bruen and the look back at Gunsmoke and Dodge City. https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/revisionist-history I'll give listening t...
by Salix
Thu Oct 19, 2023 9:46 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

Although the attack on Avdiivka was a failure it does show an evolution of Russian tactics. The co-ordination between aviation and grounds forces is something they have mostly failed to do.
by Salix
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:35 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525362
Views: 28519561

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I'm hoping the drink will sort me out before kick off. I do think I might strangle one of the kids soon though. They don't seem to be suitably understanding of my nerves! My youngest (6) is supporting NZ because Wales lost! The traitor! The welsh language school has her brainwashed. Do you have a c...
by Salix
Sat Oct 14, 2023 7:28 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The Official Irish Rugby Thread
Replies: 525362
Views: 28519561

Re: The Official Irish Rugby Thread

I feel sick I'm hoping the drink will sort me out before kick off. I do think I might strangle one of the kids soon though. They don't seem to be suitably understanding of my nerves! My youngest (6) is supporting NZ because Wales lost! The traitor! The welsh language school has her brainwashed.
by Salix
Thu Oct 12, 2023 5:24 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

https://www.defensenews.com/land/2023/1 ... n-ukraine/

Good article. Anyone who thinks tanks are obsolete are fools.
by Salix
Wed Oct 11, 2023 5:27 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8593
Views: 270424

Re: Israel declares state of war

Going by posters on this thread, the ideal tactic for a colonial power is to invade first, oppress the people and then call for peace once the territories have been acquired. What colonial power are you referring to ? The state of Israel aren’t colonists. Start with that lie and you’ll get there ev...
by Salix
Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:22 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8593
Views: 270424

Re: Israel declares state of war

Rugbynut2 wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:41 pm Going by posters on this thread, the ideal tactic for a colonial power is to invade first, oppress the people and then call for peace once the territories have been acquired.
No surprise that a shinner supports the rapey terrorists.
by Salix
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:29 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8593
Views: 270424

Re: Israel declares state of war

TheFrog wrote: Wed Oct 11, 2023 6:09 am Already spilling over into Syria?

https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_typ ... &p=3119112

Destabilizing the region, hard not to see a Russian hand behind all of this.
More likely Iran rather than Russia. They dont want Israel to go all in with helping Ukraine.
by Salix
Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:26 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Quade Cooper teaches home improvement - YouTube
Replies: 41
Views: 1433

Re: Quade Cooper teaches home improvement - YouTube

I have an 18v Makita driver and drill set, i then picked up the blower that uses the same battery. For outdoor work I now use Stihl battery powered tools - i have the pole hedge trimmer, the pole saw and just recenlty the self propelled lawn mower - they are all absolutely awesome bits of kit. I ca...
by Salix
Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Quade Cooper teaches home improvement - YouTube
Replies: 41
Views: 1433

Re: Quade Cooper teaches home improvement - YouTube

I picked Makita as they also have a really good outdoor tools range. Good quality vs not stupidly expensive :thumbup: I have an 18v Makita driver and drill set, i then picked up the blower that uses the same battery. For outdoor work I now use Stihl battery powered tools - i have the pole hedge tri...
by Salix
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:40 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is London in terminal decline?
Replies: 280
Views: 8798

Re: Is London in terminal decline?

DragonKhan wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2023 10:34 am
ZappaMan wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:20 pm Moved my family here a year ago and seriously considering a move to Hull it's so bad.
fudge off were full ;)

Also I pay £650 for a 3 bedroom house that is a decent size in a decent location. If more people come you will cause my rent to rise! :lol:
Hull is a great city!
by Salix
Mon Oct 09, 2023 11:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Israel declares state of war
Replies: 8593
Views: 270424

Re: Israel declares state of war

Saudi Arabia is in the (slow) process of normalising relations with Israel. This normalisation process would involve US security guarantees. In addition, and as part of that deal, the US is pressing Israel to make concessions to the Palestinian Authority as part of that deal. I :yawn: This deal has...
by Salix
Sun Oct 08, 2023 11:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: 2023 College Gridiron Thread
Replies: 10
Views: 2489

Re: 2023 College Gridiron Thread

You love to see it. Cristobal is a mong. He done the same against Auburn a few years ago. Good to see those weirdos in College Station lose.
by Salix
Thu Oct 05, 2023 2:56 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

Three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan... probably knows nothing about the military... :lol: Rank of Captain On top of those tours his recent quals include: Committee assignments For the 118th Congress:[27] Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability (Ranking Memb...
by Salix
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:16 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

Skiaddict wrote: Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:05 pm There is no telling where North Korean ammo will land once it is fired. The consistency and charge variation is appalling. The Russians have been complaining that it is shit munition.
Ye complete shite apparently.
by Salix
Tue Oct 03, 2023 8:02 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 53193
Views: 2312161

Re: War in Ukraine...

The first rumblings of what has been the obvious caveat to this increased bombardment by Ukraine recently and their necessity of intense artillery prep. Let's hope the western allies can keep up ammo supply... https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-66984944 Why not buy from North Korea on the free m...