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Boxcar Ira

The driver, dressed in black with a peace symbol of a dove on his shirt, said he was doing it for the people of Ukraine and said he was upset by the scenes of a family who were killed in Irpin last night. He called on the ambassador and his colleagues to be expelled from Ireland. He told protestors...

Boxcar Ira

Oh absolutely. It wouldnt pass a referendum I dont think. The Left leaning parties would never go for it. NATO is an imperialist force etc.

Boxcar Ira

(a) that's not true - a properly funded defence force would be capable of defending us from a variety of threats. Not all threats certainly, even the US couldn't claim that. (b) our ability to assist in emergencies and crises overseas would be greatly enhanced. etc etc We'd be throwing money in to ...

Boxcar Ira

They've gone from having a reputation as global tough guys to looking fairly soft in the space of a week.

Boxcar Ira

(a) that's not true - a properly funded defence force would be capable of defending us from a variety of threats. Not all threats certainly, even the US couldn't claim that. (b) our ability to assist in emergencies and crises overseas would be greatly enhanced. etc etc We'd be throwing money in to ...

Boxcar Ira

They look unstoppable alright. That was a serious score to put up on Terenure.

Boxcar Ira

irishrugbyua wrote: ↑Mon Mar 07, 2022 5:39 pm Gonzaga 32-7 Wesley

The Green Machine marches on

Boxcar Ira

How is it 'throwing it away'? It's totally not worth it (unless we're part of a large defence pact with the USA or some EU grouping) because however much or little we spend we're still essentially defenceless. (a) that's not true - a properly funded defence force would be capable of defending us fr...

Boxcar Ira

If we're being honest about it, we are only neutral because we decided 80 years ago we couldnt be on the same team as Britain. Which was reasonable at the time but we need to grow up a little bit now and move on.

I dont think a Yes vote would pass yet though.

Boxcar Ira

That second half Dragons performance is up there with one of the most pathetic efforts I've ever seen. They couldnt all be professional rugby players.

Boxcar Ira

https://twitter.com/paulmcleary/status/1498650789295931399 Correct decision. It's official - Europe won't transfer fighter planes to Ukraine. Poland decided not to, and Slovakian defense ministry spokesperson confirms to me just now: “Slovakia will not provide fighter jets to Ukraine." They’d be us...

Boxcar Ira

Grandpa wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 11:46 am

Strawman Armageddon...

Sensational stuff

Boxcar Ira

Bill, I don't think you realise what kind of people you're dealing with in Ukraine. You've basically got Putin's army (whether they occupy or not) vs millions of people like these mad bastards right here: https://twitter.com/i/status/1498373007751929858 They're not going to simply roll over to the ...

Boxcar Ira

Whether it's a troll or not, I think it offers good insight in to the mindset of a Putin loyalist.

Badly mis-judged how much the outside world cares about the fate of Ukraine and badly mis-judged the home teams willingness to fight back. Blaming everyone else then is a standard reaction

Boxcar Ira

They are not a force that were going to go in murdering civilian. They are. Turn on the tele They are and it's tragic and horrifying to see. But - and this is not making excuses for their actions - this has happened as a consequence of the hard battle the Ukrainians have put up and are putting up, ...

Boxcar Ira

Better to have agreed not to have joined NATO. But yes failing that, the humanitarian option would be to allow Russia to take Ukraine with limited bloodshed. They are not a force that were going to go in murdering civilians, they wanted to change the government and get out. The decision of western ...

Boxcar Ira

Pole wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:12 am This whole situation is hitting home right now.. My god son's grandparents are trying to get out of Kyiv and are trying to get onto any train bound for any border. Seems like I am on standby to drive to that border to fetch them..

Hope it works out Pole

Boxcar Ira

Anonymous 1 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 10:06 am
Boxcar Ira wrote: ↑Tue Mar 01, 2022 9:59 am I'm still laughing at JRM taking out the 44M. That cant possibly be true is it?
He didn't personally have 44m on deposit or invested in theat bank

Yeah I can see that. He's having a great laugh!

Boxcar Ira

I'm still laughing at JRM taking out the 44M. That cant possibly be true is it?

Boxcar Ira

This Twitter thread would make you want to kill the Tory Party. Fuming after reading it. https://mobile.twitter.com/russincheshire/status/1498270373565157378?s=12 Pretty disgraceful if even a portion is true. Incredible. Bimbo any comment on what the fudge JRM is playing at using Russian banks in h...

Boxcar Ira

POM still getting the haters all bunched up. Long may it last

Boxcar Ira

Got to be an inside job at this stage alright. I wouldnt want to be gambling on what he is capable of.

Boxcar Ira

Why on earth would they do that ? I think they might be starting to smell blood. Bit by bit just testing his reactions to their provocation. Straight from Putins playbook actually Cornering the maniac might be a bit silly. I do hope you’re wrong, Yeah it could go spectacularly wrong. How much of a ...

Boxcar Ira

I would hope so. And agreed the US are in hiding again. I think they're antagonizing Putin at this stage. Trying to draw him in to an attack on a NATO member. Why on earth would they do that ? I think they might be starting to smell blood. Bit by bit just testing his reactions to their provocation....

Boxcar Ira

Taking the piss out of NATO is what that is. That's quite obviously EU being backed by NATO. The US are just hiding under the canvas with a steel chair at the ready I would hope so. And agreed the US are in hiding again. I think they're antagonizing Putin at this stage. Trying to draw him in to an ...

Boxcar Ira

How will Putin react to this : BREAKING - The EU has asked its satellite centre in Madrid to provide intelligence to Ukraine about Russian troop movements, the EU's head diplomat said. "Relations with Russia will no longer be determined by trade," he said. Taking the piss out of NATO is what that i...

Boxcar Ira

https://twitter.com/carolecadwalla/status/1498056686548013062 Dunno if posted already. Interesting thread about how this shooting war is just the latest front opened in a conflict that's been waged against the West by Putin's Russia for years. Thats shite tbf. Russia's incredible info wars capactiy...

Boxcar Ira

ticketlessinseattle wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 5:30 pm missus is a Montessori teacher and has a Ukranian kid in class ; grandparents showed up about 6 months ago and drop kid off most days ; mother showed up in tears with kid this morning - grandfather gone back to Ukraine to fight .....

Seriously brave plums

Boxcar Ira

I see FIFA have taken the expected tough stance - Russia will have to play their WC qualifiers under the name of "Football Union of Russia" instead of just "Russia". Jesus - that'll teach 'em :? Actually, have the swiss done much? Seems not - let's unite and undertake some swiss bashing for a bit. ...

Boxcar Ira

https://news.sky.com/story/ukraine-russia-war-latest-news-putin-nuclear-deterrent-invasion-belarus-live-updates-12541713 More info soon I hope. Ukraine-Russia talks have finished The talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials on the Belarusian border have ended, according to Ukraine's parliament...

Boxcar Ira

Pole wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:04 pm
paddyor wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 3:01 pm Christ, I really didn't miss much on this thread past few pages.
Yup it has been a bit of a side quest by those involved.

I think it's nice to see the nationalistic spirit of Zelensky encapsulated in a few of our boredies

Boxcar Ira

Bwen wrote: ↑Mon Feb 28, 2022 1:43 pm Totally ignorant on this but is Russian gas sold in Rubles?

It's mostly USD but some EUR I think

Boxcar Ira

Were you using an app? I have heard drivers have stopped taking app fares. Or at least de-prioritized them over street pick ups.

Boxcar Ira

Ah we wont win with a bonus point. They're not playing that badly.

Boxcar Ira

Is there an argument for starting Casey against England? Looked a lot sharper than JGP and seemed to go well with Sexton. I like Gibson Park but he's liable to make one or two bad mistakes per game I'd leave JGP in. He goes well with Sexton too. I'd leave Casey on the bench though. He did up the te...

Boxcar Ira

We wont be able to afford a plane to Spain. The Russians wont be able to afford bread I suppose.

Boxcar Ira

Was always going to be the case. And the longer it drags on the more rebuilding required. I think it's funny that you assume this is a result for Putin. The damage has been done from a rest of the world perspective. Sure he'll be able to spin it in Russia but beyond that he's been seriously exposed...

Boxcar Ira

I think part of any agreement to cease hostilities would be non-entry into either the EU or NATO for the Ukraine. However, that doesn't necessarily prevent the EU from developing much closer ties and beneficial treaties and deals with Ukraine that would mirror EU membership in the short to medium t...

Boxcar Ira

Ukraine’s EU membership would be as big a red flag to Russia (regardless of Putins survival) as NATO membership. Far too many of Russian calories come from Ukraine for them to become part of EU agriculture policy. I think part of any agreement to cease hostilities would be non-entry into either the...

Boxcar Ira

I honestly think if NATO did this Putin is crazy enough to press the Nuke Button. All of us who live in London or near other targets would be dead by the end of the day. This bored would become a lot quieter. This is the big issue isnt it. Everyone calling for more action from their armchairs but t...

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