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#11

Off the Record / Re: Russo-Ukrainian War 2014-2...

Last post by Josquius - Today at 09:15:13 AM

There's so much fog of war. Some saying all is fine. Some all is terrible. There's good reason for the Ukrainians to be spreading both kinds of story.

I do believe the stuff about corruption an poor first line defences but at the same time I have a suspicion Ukraine might be trying to give Russia false optimism.

#12

Off the Record / Re: Russo-Ukrainian War 2014-2...

Last post by crazy canuck - Today at 09:09:50 AM

Do you have a link, the Guardian is reporting similar information, including a quote from the Ukrainians conceding the Russians are achieving "tactical victories" in the push started last Friday.

#13

Off the Record / Re: Israel-Hamas War 2023

Last post by Razgovory - Today at 08:25:44 AM

As to Hamas not being a genocidal threat just because they lack the power... If the Palestinians were in a position where such an idea was remotely within the bounds of possibility then it's unlikely Hamas would have prospered as they did.

How do you figure?

#14

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Duque de Bragança - Today at 07:14:31 AM

Forgot that this is an excellent year to watch ....

A boy and his hog

Especially with the French title, found on the reverse cover art of the US blu-ray release:

How I could forget the other film taking place in 2024 !



 

#15

Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche

Last post by HVC - Today at 06:55:09 AM

Cocaines bad for decision making. Makes you too impulsive. 

#16

Off the Record / Re: Elon Musk: Always A Douche

Last post by Grey Fox - Today at 06:28:06 AM

Elmo does it again. Tesla will restart the Supercharger team.


https://arstechnica.com/cars/2024/05/tesla-does-180-on-superchargers-rehiring-laid-off-staff-amid-new-plans/

#17

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by HVC - Today at 06:15:33 AM

Do a timey wimey thing and bring back Tennant

#18

Off the Record / Re: Russo-Ukrainian War 2014-2...

Last post by Grey Fox - Today at 06:08:51 AM

While true, the NYT is always a couple of days late. Situation seems to have stabilize again a couple of days ago.

#19

Off the Record / Re: The China Thread

Last post by Tamas - Today at 05:38:31 AM

Oh and the state TV made a deal with their Chinese counterpart to show "Chinese documentaries" which will include Xi's classic quotes, foreign edition.

#20

Off the Record / Re: TV/Movies Megathread

Last post by Josquius - Today at 05:34:07 AM

New Dr Who episode. Space Babies. It is what the title says.
Its...weird. Starts off clearly highlighting that this series is a bit of a reboot going over all the basics. The bit with the butterfly stepping could have been a great episode but sadly brushed off quickly.
The episode itself....Its a joke which they just stretch way too far. So much goes unexplained. Like how the hell are the babies still babies yet...not?
After the xmas one too...As stand alones funny stupid episodes are fine. But two in a row makes me suspect its the overall tone now. Which is sad.