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#51

Off the Record / Re: Hungarian Politics

Last post by Jacob - July 04, 2025, 02:53:12 PM

In favour of rapping Hungary on the knuckles (although I sincerely doubt it'll ever happen) but Ukraine membership in euro is way, way too premature. After all the shit Hungarians done surprised that's the straw for Denmark.

It's not necessarily that it's the last straw, it's still the first few days of Denmark holding the chair.

#52

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

Last post by Jacob - July 04, 2025, 02:50:34 PM

Though - apparently the stated rationale is that China fears if Russia loses, then the US will shift its entire focus towards conflict with China.

Which, to me, sounds like a good reason for China to step up support for Iran and other opponents of Israel given the direction the US is moving currently.

#53

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

Last post by Jacob - July 04, 2025, 02:45:20 PM

Do you have an article about it? Not seen anything about it and even in the age of Wolf Warrior diplomacy it sounds unusual.

First hit for me is a Telegraph headline: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2025/07/04/russia-ukraine-china-wang-yi-donald-trump-eu-europe/

#54

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

Last post by Sheilbh - July 04, 2025, 02:38:59 PM

Do you have an article about it? Not seen anything about it and even in the age of Wolf Warrior diplomacy it sounds unusual.

#55

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

Last post by HVC - July 04, 2025, 02:34:57 PM

Why would china care in this case? Whats the fallout if Russia loses?

#56

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

Last post by Jacob - July 04, 2025, 02:19:55 PM

.. it is also a clear statement that China is an enemy of Europe.

#57

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

Last post by Jacob - July 04, 2025, 02:18:17 PM

So it's a proxy war between China and the EU, with the US potentially sitting out?

That kind if sucks, but I guess it's good to know what's happening.

Makes me think that China had a hand in securing North Korean men and materiel for Putin.

#58

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by Razgovory - July 04, 2025, 01:54:47 PM

What an inauspicious birthday for America. I wonder what our 250th will bring...

Have you watched The Man in the High Castle by any chance?





I haven't I just know it's a nazi America scenario, which I find apropos

It was very dull.

#59

Off the Record / Re: Brexit and the waning days...

Last post by Tamas - July 04, 2025, 01:32:48 PM

Immigration? 

We talk about what Farage tells us to talk about.

#60

Off the Record / Re: What does a TRUMP presiden...

Last post by fromtia - July 04, 2025, 01:02:25 PM

Have you watched The Man in the High Castle by any chance?


I haven't I just know it's a nazi America scenario, which I find apropos

The book is wonderful. I'm a big PKD fan.