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03-11-2022, 09:17 AM
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Said no one ever.... Source?
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I saw this looking for sources also. seems Putin’s make over has been happening slowly overtime to a point where many Republicans will call Democrats communist and socialist!
Then praise Putin or use him to criticize their ownPOTUS for political points
https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/c...ns-like-putin/
That's why Republican culture-warrior Pat Buchanan declared Putin "one of us" in 2013, when Putin instituted new prohibitions on "propaganda" by homosexuals. "While his stance as a defender of traditional values has drawn the mockery of Western media and cultural elites, Putin is not wrong in saying that he can speak for much of mankind," Buchanan wrote.
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03-10-2022, 03:10 PM
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Russia’s new media landscape: VPN demand grew by 1,092%,
Seems russians want different sources of Information without the prying eyes the state
Russian media regulator Roskomnadzor also moved against foreign social media networks, and Russia banned news reports that aren’t favorable to its military.
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03-10-2022, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by wdmso
Russia’s new media landscape: VPN demand grew by 1,092%,
Seems russians want different sources of Information without the prying eyes the state
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Yeah, that had nothing to do with the pandemic and people shifting to telework scenarios.
https://www.statista.com/topics/6548...ork-in-russia/
"Remote work, also known as telework or telecommuting, became increasingly relevant in Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown in the spring of 2020, most companies were required to transfer employees to remote work. One of the trend's consequences was a wider usage of cloud services, the corporate internet, and tools to facilitate communication between employees, such as group calls or messaging. In general, the possibility to work remotely was seen as convenient by Russians, and 40 percent named it one of the most important criteria while searching for a job in 2021."
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03-10-2022, 05:02 PM
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Yeah, that had nothing to do with the pandemic and people shifting to telework scenarios.
https://www.statista.com/topics/6548...ork-in-russia/
"Remote work, also known as telework or telecommuting, became increasingly relevant in Russia during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the lockdown in the spring of 2020, most companies were required to transfer employees to remote work. One of the trend's consequences was a wider usage of cloud services, the corporate internet, and tools to facilitate communication between employees, such as group calls or messaging. In general, the possibility to work remotely was seen as convenient by Russians, and 40 percent named it one of the most important criteria while searching for a job in 2021."
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Who said anything about the pandemic caused it?
Russians turn to VPNs to stay connected as online censorship tightens over Ukraine war
https://www.euronews.com/next/2022/0...er-ukraine-war
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03-10-2022, 09:59 PM
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Who said anything about the pandemic caused it?
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I did
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03-11-2022, 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I did
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So your comment had nothing to do with VPN’s increasing in Russia after they invaded Ukraine aka recently
thanks for the info from Aug 11 2021
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03-10-2022, 05:09 PM
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Russian Embassy’s Posts Calling An Apparent Pregnant Ukraine Hospital Victim A Crisis Actor
Alex Jones must be advising the Russians
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03-11-2022, 08:58 AM
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No, my comment had to do with VPN’s increasing in Russia due to the changing telework requirements caused by the Pandemic. Which explains why the huge increase in VPN’s. I also provided a link that supported my claim.
I know I could have just posted it in the format that you use for your usual gibberish and innuendo, with the BS flag emoji and finished it off with “Shocking” to seal the deal. But I tried a different approach 
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03-11-2022, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
No, my comment had to do with VPN’s increasing in Russia due to the changing telework requirements caused by the Pandemic. Which explains why the huge increase in VPN’s. I also provided a link that supported my claim.
I know I could have just posted it in the format that you use for your usual gibberish and innuendo, with the BS flag emoji and finished it off with “Shocking” to seal the deal. But I tried a different approach
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Like I said your response is irrelevant to to what I posted
The 1000% increase I referred to .
Was since the invasion
Where is that incorrect?
I am sure they (vpns) during the. Pandemic, increase but for different reasons not as a result of Russia invasion and increased sate restrictions on content
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03-11-2022, 09:20 AM
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Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) recently called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug” and said the Ukrainian government is “incredibly evil,”
Seems he is still upset Ukraine didn’t give Trump the Dirt he wanted?
What else could it Be. Unless he actually thinks Putins de nazifying Ukraine
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03-11-2022, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by wdmso
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) recently called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a “thug” and said the Ukrainian government is “incredibly evil,”
Seems he is still upset Ukraine didn’t give Trump the Dirt he wanted?
What else could it Be. Unless he actually thinks Putins de nazifying Ukraine
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Wayne, when you (1) ignore every bad thing your side does, and (2) ignore every good thing the right does, that must make you feel very very content. But is it an accurate way to evaluate things?
Cawthorn is an extremist to be sure.
Democratic Rep Hank Johnson said he was concerned about building a military base on Guam, because the island could tip over. What's your comment on that?
Maxine Waters said Americans should hound those in Trumps cabinet to let them know they aren't welcome anywhere, anytime. Any comment?
Pete Buttigieg (who will likely be a presidential contender in 2024), says that for Americans struggling to pay $4.50 gallon at the pump, the answer is to buy an electric car.
Here's the reality, Wayne. There are a huge number of democrats, there are a huge number of Republicans. There are good and bad people on both sides, there are good and bad ideas on both sides. Among the strong lefties here, not a single one of you can concede that simple, and obvious, truth.
Anything to avoid discussing the multiple disasters and crises and failures of this administration.
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03-11-2022, 10:31 AM
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Cawthorn is a huge disappointment, a kook.
You could have started and finished with that.
Again get back to me when those people you mentioned try to overturn the election or promote civil war like 4 wheels has
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03-11-2022, 10:59 AM
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Deutsche Bank just doubled down on its decision to continue doing business in Russia despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine
DB was also the only bank that would lend to an obvious fraud, Donald Trump, and is notorious for Russian money laundering
Anyone at all surprised?
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03-13-2022, 03:00 PM
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iran is apparently scared of brandon too....china must be terrified
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03-14-2022, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Pete F.
Deutsche Bank just doubled down on its decision to continue doing business in Russia despite Russia's invasion of Ukraine
DB was also the only bank that would lend to an obvious fraud, Donald Trump, and is notorious for Russian money laundering
Anyone at all surprised?
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Citibank still operating in Russia.... Right up there with Bank of America as top two banks screwing American public. |
“Americans have the right and advantage of being armed, unlike the people of other countries, whose leaders are afraid to trust them with arms.” – James Madison.
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03-14-2022, 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by nightfighter
Citibank still operating in Russia.... Right up there with Bank of America as top two banks screwing American public.
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Koch industries said they have no plans on leaving Russia. |
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03-13-2022, 07:17 PM
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Mitt Romney: “Tulsi Gabbard is parroting false Russian propaganda. Her treasonous lies may well cost lives.”
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03-13-2022, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete F.
Mitt Romney: “Tulsi Gabbard is parroting false Russian propaganda. Her treasonous lies may well cost lives.”
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they should arrest her for treason.... |
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03-13-2022, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete F.
Mitt Romney: “Tulsi Gabbard is parroting false Russian propaganda. Her treasonous lies may well cost lives.”
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Like is pointed out she was on Tucker Carlson show spewing the same thing
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03-13-2022, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by wdmso
Like is pointed out she was on Tucker Carlson show spewing the same thing
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they should both be arrested.... |
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03-13-2022, 09:56 PM
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The New York Times
Russian Invasion Could Spur Covid Surge in Ukraine, Doctors Say
oh good,,,brandon can send them Made in China masks and test kits
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03-14-2022, 05:40 AM
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wdmso, how do you interpret the fact that saudi arabia and the UAE refused to take phone calls from Biden? I thought Biden was going to be the one that got the world to stand behind us again?
Let me guess. they were too intimidated by his vast intellect, so they’re avoiding him? Is that what it is?
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03-14-2022, 08:14 AM
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wdmso, how do you interpret the fact that saudi arabia and the UAE refused to take phone calls from Biden? I thought Biden was going to be the one that got the world to stand behind us again?
Let me guess. they were too intimidated by his vast intellect, so they’re avoiding him? Is that what it is?
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Once again you chase the laser pointer
The world is with America
Saudi and the UAE. The size of Maine do not represent the world
Persian Gulf monarchies have signaled they won’t help ease surging oil prices unless Washington supports them in Yemen or grant the Saudi king immunity for killing
Khashoggi
The White House unsuccessfully tried to arrange calls between President Biden and the de facto leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. was working to build international support for Ukraine and contain a surge in oil prices, said Middle East and U.S. officials.
So Biden spoke to him a few weeks ago , https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-...-saudi-arabia/
Funny Jim now you and conservatives are using another oppressive leader who kills journalists. To disparage the POTUS
Sounds about right
Yet You people can’t make up your minds your upset he called Saudi to increase oil . And upset they didn’t pick up the phone?
Maybe that’s what happens when Biden wants to hold them accountable for killing of Khashoggi
Then you have The lie Republicans keep repeating
America can easily replace #PutinOil by producing more of our own,” said Marco Rubio but suggesting Biden controls production
FYI. Guess who ask Saudi to increase oil production
U.S. President Donald Trump said he asked Saudi Arabia to significantly boost its oil production, ratcheting up pressure on Riyadh to help ease fast-rising crude prices.
June 30
and no Republicans told Trump just pump more oil..
so American oil couldn’t just pump more oil in 2018 but they can in 2022
Then he ask them to cut production
Trump told Saudi: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support - sources
Trump bragged that he protected the Saudi crown prince from consequences in the United States after the assassination of Khashoggi in October 2018,
must be hyperbole thank god it’s not curing cancer
Seems many suffer from historical amnesia
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03-14-2022, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by wdmso
Once again you chase the laser pointer
The world is with America
Saudi and the UAE. The size of Maine do not represent the world
Persian Gulf monarchies have signaled they won’t help ease surging oil prices unless Washington supports them in Yemen or grant the Saudi king immunity for killing
Khashoggi
The White House unsuccessfully tried to arrange calls between President Biden and the de facto leaders of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates as the U.S. was working to build international support for Ukraine and contain a surge in oil prices, said Middle East and U.S. officials.
So Biden spoke to him a few weeks ago , https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-...-saudi-arabia/
Funny Jim now you and conservatives are using another oppressive leader who kills journalists. To disparage the POTUS
Sounds about right
Yet You people can’t make up your minds your upset he called Saudi to increase oil . And upset they didn’t pick up the phone?
Maybe that’s what happens when Biden wants to hold them accountable for killing of Khashoggi
Then you have The lie Republicans keep repeating
America can easily replace #PutinOil by producing more of our own,” said Marco Rubio but suggesting Biden controls production
FYI. Guess who ask Saudi to increase oil production
U.S. President Donald Trump said he asked Saudi Arabia to significantly boost its oil production, ratcheting up pressure on Riyadh to help ease fast-rising crude prices.
June 30
and no Republicans told Trump just pump more oil..
so American oil couldn’t just pump more oil in 2018 but they can in 2022
Then he ask them to cut production
Trump told Saudi: Cut oil supply or lose U.S. military support - sources
Seems many suffer from historical amnesia
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i asked you how you interpreted it, seems like a benign question.
i don’t need to disparage Biden. He does it to himself.
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03-14-2022, 08:24 AM
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i asked you how you interpreted it, seems like a benign question.
i don’t need to disparage Biden. He does it to himself.
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I lay it out for .. only you are looking for hidden meanings
I am sure Saudi and UAE are happy with the price of oil , and they can’t condemn Russia while doing the same thing in Yemen , Big picture
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03-14-2022, 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by wdmso
I lay it out for .. only you are looking for hidden meanings
I am sure Saudi and UAE are happy with the price of oil , and they can’t condemn Russia while doing the same thing in Yemen , Big picture
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you laid out your spin, and you act as if it’s objective fact.
of course they can condemn russia while doing the same thing, that’s what immoral dictators do.
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03-14-2022, 10:29 AM
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NEW: leaked Kremlin docs asking Tucker, Gabbard and Greenwald to tone it down a bit to be a little more credible
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03-15-2022, 08:23 PM
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Russia has sanctioned a bunch of Biden administration officials, which makes sense, because the Biden administration is the one sanctioning Russia. But, for some reason, Russia also sanctioned...Hillary Clinton. But not Donald Trump. I wonder why.
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03-15-2022, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete F.
Russia has sanctioned a bunch of Biden administration officials, which makes sense, because the Biden administration is the one sanctioning Russia. But, for some reason, Russia also sanctioned...Hillary Clinton. But not Donald Trump. I wonder why.
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03-15-2022, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Pete F.
Russia has sanctioned a bunch of Biden administration officials, which makes sense, because the Biden administration is the one sanctioning Russia. But, for some reason, Russia also sanctioned...Hillary Clinton. But not Donald Trump. I wonder why.
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Clinton tweeted that she would like to thank the Russian Academy for the Lifetime Achievement Award. Lol
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