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originally posted by: kitzik
I'm not reading RT comments section, it is full of antisemites from all around the globe lol
originally posted by: kitzik
The average post in English is just this "average post in English", most of them coming not from Russians and certainly not for
Russians.
originally posted by: JonStone
a reply to: johnwick
I forgot to mention that air burst nukes (Bust way above ground) do more damage to the target, but spread far less radioactive material. FEMA expects this to be the most common type of detonation since it does the most kinetic damage. Most of the material is in the plume (Mushroom cloud) that is created when it hits the ground. If a person is prepared, or living in a community with decent leadership and people that help each other (They do exist!), their chances are pretty good. Oh, and beware of rains that have passed through affected areas, these can bring the fallout right on top of you. A geiger counter is probably a good investment for those that are really concerned, so you can check your food and water supply for contamination. Like I said before, growing up in the last cold war taught me a few things. Again, you'll need guns to hunt and protect you and your families supplies with. Refugees get desprate when facing certain death, protect yourselves!
BTW, Juricho was a good TV show, too bad they cancelled it. It was based on a simliar situation, and made many references to the guide I mentioned above.
originally posted by: JonStone
a reply to: Kapusta
please ! democratically elected ....right , just like here in the good old USA right ... a fair election ? right
Or like the people in Crimea and E. Ukraine democratically voted to become part of Russia? Please! At gun point maybe.
So, when a post appears on a news site comment section praising Russia and condemning the "Zionist controlled American Nazi government" (yes, I have seen plenty of posts saying exactly this in broken English) and then see ten others starring it or voting it up, it is blatantly clear to most people that this BS is being posted by a propaganda team.
originally posted by: kitzik
a reply to: DeadSeraph
While the Russians are masters of propaganda and were certainly effective at it 30-40 years ago
While we are talking honestly about this subject, I'm not aware of any Russian propaganda in the West 30-40 years ago.
I know for sure there was American sponsored "Radio Freedom", which was openly stating every hour "This is radio freedom financed by the USA Congress" lol. Russians tried to silence those broadcasts, but I never heard that Russia had anything similar to RT in the Soviet time.
My point was rather, that even if they tried to have "Soviet Union Today" it wouldn't be popular
The Civil War in Ukraine is not the product of the United States. There would be no civil war were it not for Russia supplying arms/armor/vehicles/etc to the Ukrainian Separatists. Not to mention the flurry of rumors that regular Russian military are in Ukraine as well. "On Vacation" we're told.
originally posted by: Sparkymedic
a reply to: Wookiep
I have a feeling the US would be using the same rhetoric/ tactics if the Russians were backing a coup/ civil war in Canada.
I was going to say Mexico, but that just wouldn't make sense...
I think it's very clear that the propaganda machines are churning on both sides. But it continually amazes me how effective the Russians are at it, as many of the most pro putin users here aren't even Russians, and reside in the U.S, Canada, Europe, etc.
originally posted by: kitzik
Why you are so sure, that this upvoting is coming solely from Russian RT shills ?
originally posted by: kitzik
And let me repeat, RT is NOT for general Russian audience.
RT is not on the radar of average Russian leaving in Russia. Just check RT pages written in Russian, their comment sections are almost empty.
originally posted by: theabsolutetruth
a reply to: DeadSeraph
I avoid most of the politics boards but often comment on the current situation and I have been called ''Putin lover'' just because of my non Pro US stance on the matter and have seen others called the same despite just having a balanced point of view.
Whilst there might be those that are Pro Putin, I have seen mostly Pro USA on these boards.
The name calling is offensive, and beyond presumptive.
Abkhazia was in fact a land grab. South Ossetia was in fact a land grab. Transnistria was in fact a land grab.
originally posted by: ScientificRailgun
The Civil War in Ukraine is not the product of the United States. There would be no civil war were it not for Russia supplying arms/armor/vehicles/etc to the Ukrainian Separatists. Not to mention the flurry of rumors that regular Russian military are in Ukraine as well. "On Vacation" we're told.
originally posted by: Sparkymedic
a reply to: Wookiep
I have a feeling the US would be using the same rhetoric/ tactics if the Russians were backing a coup/ civil war in Canada.
I was going to say Mexico, but that just wouldn't make sense...
When you have the majority of comments in English criticizing Russia, with others in broken English praising Russia, while those comments praising Russia get 100 stars compared to the popular opinion getting 10, it's pretty clear what's happening.
originally posted by: DeadSeraph
a reply to: ScientificRailgun
That is not a matter of opinion. You know your history.
I would hope that not all Russians are compliant with these actions, but who can say in such a large country, where dissent isn't even tolerated? We have seen the same sort of social phenomenon in the U.S where large portions of the population do not support what the government chooses (for instance the Iraq war), yet the public does nothing. Time will tell if Russias foray into the Ukrainian crisis will be remembered as her "Iraqi invasion" (so to speak).