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by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

I think the idea is that you posted details of an article, which sound like propaganda and won’t take any accountability for it. I wouldn't rule the article out completely. The US may well have seen what Putin is doing in the Ukraine as an opportunity to piggyback Nord Stream into the conversation....
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:40 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

You can call me Bill wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:34 pm Map of US military activities in year 2017/18

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Now do Russia.
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 1:39 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Whether Russia is aggressive or not is an irrelevance to this situation there’s a total lack of understanding of Russia’s position with it without Putin. Russia cannot tolerate a country supplying 50% of its wheat coming under EU rule and therefore control. It also has a problem with western armed ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best long passers of a rugby ball?
Replies: 137
Views: 9976

Re: Best long passers of a rugby ball?

I've always rated Andrew Johns as the best passer that I've seen in League. He could hit any of his outsides, across both sides of his body, without telegraphing his pass. In Rugby Union, I'd have to think hard about it. The first player that springs to mind is Stephen Larkham. Sending love out to ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:58 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

What are you going on about? I think the idea is that you posted details of an article, which sound like propaganda and won’t take any accountability for it. I wouldn't rule the article out completely. The US may well have seen what Putin is doing in the Ukraine as an opportunity to piggyback Nord ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Tehui wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:38 am
CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:36 am The US aren't perfect but they're the only thing that is standing between what we have now and a new imperialist era.
What are you going on about?
I think the idea is that you posted details of an article, which sound like propaganda and won’t take any accountability for it.
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:41 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

This false flag the US talks about. Its going to be a real flag isn't it... But the US will call it a false flag... and it will force Russia to attack... Either that, or it’ll be a false-false flag and Russia will be forced to invade the neighbouring sovereign nation, because of Putin’s intelligenc...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

I was wondering that. Why has Russia amassed over 100k troops? How did the US manage to manipulate that to happen? You so naive…. Keep up!! - firstly, you have to understand that Putin is master strategist - secondly, America is dumb and stupid - Ukraine is not relevant - ergo, Russia is going to i...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:07 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

You seem to be under the misapprehension that I am your prisoner. I know who you are. A moron desperate for others to think he’s bright. If you weren’t someone that supported peephiles I wouldn’t be so nearly likely to ridicule your moronic opinions. In that case I support and salute your brave sta...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 11:05 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Damn! Can someone list the 50+ countries? And why isn’t it newsworthy to mention Russia has 100k troops on the border of another country - the US comparison is bizarre. Also keen to see a list of the 800 foreign bases. I was wondering that. Why has Russia amassed over 100k troops? How did the US ma...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:57 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Damn! What’s left unsaid is that Russia has not invaded any country since the dissolution of the Soviet Union, and that the US has invaded or toppled regimes in more than 50 countries in the same period of time, and that the US maintains over 800 military bases in countries around the world. None o...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:55 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

focused ? are you even sober ? Why can’t you answer a question? Oh, I remember…. When you do it lays bare your ignorance, absence of reason and low intelligence. You seem to be under the misapprehension that I am your prisoner. I know who you are. A moron desperate for others to think he’s bright. ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:42 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best long passers of a rugby ball?
Replies: 137
Views: 9976

Re: Best long passers of a rugby ball?

Jeff the Bear wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:20 am Someone needs to make a gif of that pass from Dupont yesterday. Passed about half the width of the field from the base of a ruck to the wing in a blink of an eye.
It was as good as you’ll see.
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Whether Russia is aggressive or not is an irrelevance to this situation there’s a total lack of understanding of Russia’s position with it without Putin. Russia cannot tolerate a country supplying 50% of its wheat coming under EU rule and therefore control. It also has a problem with western armed ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 10:00 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM0uvgHKZe8 500,000 dead children for absolutely NOTHING. And the UN and US think that the price in childrens' lives was "worth it". That is how they operate. https://c.tenor.com/QnEGc-CEZFcAAAAC/butwhats-whataboutism.gif Can you keep focused on why you think Russia ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:56 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The *official* Joe Rogan podcast thread
Replies: 2537
Views: 227873

Re: The *official* Joe Rogan podcast thread

I hate the cancel culture, which isn’t a new thing and it’s got nothing to do with the left or right of politics. Those that aren’t tolerant of opposing opinions have often tried to shut them down. At the extreme we’ve seen things like The Spanish Inquisition, Khmer Rouge’s killing fields, Nazism, S...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:15 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Best long passers of a rugby ball?
Replies: 137
Views: 9976

Re: Best long passers of a rugby ball?

CrazyIslander wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:06 am
Nieghorn wrote: Sun Feb 13, 2022 8:03 am Another vote for Quade Cooper! :o

https://twitter.com/SaffasRugby/status/ ... 3690816514
Fantastic. :o
Ridiculous
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:10 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RM0uvgHKZe8 500,000 dead children for absolutely NOTHING. And the UN and US think that the price in childrens' lives was "worth it". That is how they operate. https://c.tenor.com/QnEGc-CEZFcAAAAC/butwhats-whataboutism.gif Can you keep focused on why you think Russia ...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 7:59 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

in a nutshell: Ukraine is a sovereign nation mate, Russia doesn’t get to tell them what to do. If Ukraine wants to join NATO and get closer relations with the west then that is Ukraines call. Russia is the aggressor here. There is no other way to see this. I’m baffled that you seem to be arguing th...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:20 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

:thumbup: i think US do want to corner him into invading as it'll lead to russian deaths and destabilise his domestic support. Why would Russia invade if it would be a bad move for them? Do you think Putin is dumber than dirt? If Putin views it as important enough he could do it even if it had a ri...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:12 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Way behind on this one, is it war or cake? Who knows, the western countries are cleaning out their embassies but there is a definite hit job attempted through their press on Russia despite Putin being a dick. Its like they want Russia to go for it because it wont end well for Putin. :thumbup: i thi...
by towny
Sun Feb 13, 2022 6:11 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Can anybody point me to a good summary about what this conflict is all about? Unlike everyone else on PR, I don't know enough information to form my own opinion. Ukraine wants to be a free country, doesn't want to be under Russian influence, and is electing pro-western presidents, want's to join NA...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:10 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Gavin Duffy wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:04 pm It would be interesting to see how a proxy war would play out. The poles have huge historical interest in western 'ukraine' and plenty of western adventurers will be happy to pile in. Could be fun. Lukashenko to be dead in a week.
Yeah. Hilarious.
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:06 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

True Blue wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 8:02 pm I like how some people are finding a way to blame the US for this hot mess :lol:
Morons love autocrat strong men. Putin has fans with low IQ
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:55 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

It wouldn't surprise me at all actually to find out that the US and allies plan is to sit back and watch 10s of 1000s of ukranians and russians die, in order that Putin loses popularity in Russia. So it’s the US’ fault if Russia invaded Ukraine? Also, you said that you could see Russia invading the...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:54 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

I don't think US can take active measures against a country with a nuclear arsenal. Well then, I guess Russia, China and several others can do what they wish without fear. And yet it's only good ol USA that tells every other free country what may and may not do. I don’t understand why the countries...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

I don't think US can take active measures against a country with a nuclear arsenal. Well then, I guess Russia, China and several others can do what they wish without fear. I don't know enough to say anything with confidence, but, like, yeah I'd think so. The spectre of nuclear conflict has to be av...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:54 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best front row in world rugby
Replies: 59
Views: 4234

Re: The best front row in world rugby

Farva wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:40 am He is test quality at 22. He will be a huge player in 5 years.
5 years? I reckon he’ll be better than most sooner than that.
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

There’s definitely a correlation with low intelligence and attraction to autocratic strongmen.
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:51 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

All I'm saying is that he won't bomb Kiev. I don't know what he will actually do, I'm just saying maybe he'll take a perimeter. Maybe he'll do something else, I don't know, but the west are saying he's going to bomb Kiev and he won't do that. I thought you said it was more likely that he’d invade f...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:43 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

No Putin is not an idiot. Maybe the only leader who isn't. What would be the reason the smartest leader in the world would go to war with another nation with the knowledge that it would not achieve any of his objectives? All I'm saying is that he won't bomb Kiev. I don't know what he will actually ...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:32 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

maybe not tbf. Then why do you think this is likely? Is Putin an idiot? No Putin is not an idiot. Maybe the only leader who isn't. What would be the reason the smartest leader in the world would go to war with another nation with the knowledge that it would not achieve any of his objectives?
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

russia won't invade kiev. if they were oing to send tropps to kiev theyd have done it before the last pro russian governemtn fell. if given no other option they'll take the east of ukraine. Why would taking merely the east of Ukraine achieve their objectives? maybe not tbf. Then why do you think th...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:22 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Cheap mobile phones
Replies: 27
Views: 1652

Re: Cheap mobile phones

I was a Samsung Galaxy devotee until getting my Huawei P9 a couple of years ago. It was perfect for doing normal phone stuff like making calls sending texts and checking emails. Smashed it the other day and bought a Ulefone note 10 for £89 and a case for £12. user experience I can't tell any differ...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:17 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

You can call me Bill wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:45 am russia won't invade kiev. if they were oing to send tropps to kiev theyd have done it before the last pro russian governemtn fell.

if given no other option they'll take the east of ukraine.
Why would taking merely the east of Ukraine achieve their objectives?
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:16 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: War in Ukraine...
Replies: 63824
Views: 3328673

Re: Russia mass military buildup on the Ukraine border

Glaston wrote: Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:51 am This possible stoush is helping F-35 sales.
And I am sure other US military hardware.
Did you read this at RT News?
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 11:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best front row in world rugby
Replies: 59
Views: 4234

Re: The best front row in world rugby

For those that like their props - get around Angus Bell. He’s just turned 22 and seems to have all the tools and a good head on his shoulders. I picked him just as a joke last year in my draft team, and I can say that I have come around to the young fella. :thumbup: He came with plenty of raps and ...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:33 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best front row in world rugby
Replies: 59
Views: 4234

Re: The best front row in world rugby

For those that like their props - get around Angus Bell. He’s just turned 22 and seems to have all the tools and a good head on his shoulders.
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:30 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: Is Eddie Jones a psychopath
Replies: 193
Views: 11971

Re: Is Eddie Jones a psychopath

I think contributing to England's impressive performance against NZ is that NZ had done the same thing. Drained so much emotional energy beating Ireland the week before and couldn't get up to the same level for England. Saw some kiwis on social media blaming the selection. They reckoned the team th...
by towny
Sat Feb 12, 2022 10:13 am
Forum: Rugby Forum
Topic: The best front row in world rugby
Replies: 59
Views: 4234

Re: The best front row in world rugby

Furlong does both, carries like a BR and tackles like a 6. Pfft. Compared to Tupou he looks slow and weak. https://img2.thejournal.ie/inline/4064737/original/?width=600&version=4064737 Furlong doing it to the actual All blacks https://m0.sportsjoe.ie/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/28210200/Tadhg-NZ.gif...