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In December 2024, in the thread "Re: BRK: Why Not XOM?", BreckHutHigh asked the members: "What about the long road trips with kids?" This week it is put to everyone again. The button below opens the small thread re-asking it - read what others have said so far, then give your own answer as an ordinary reply.
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Author: Dope1   😊 😞
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Subject: Re: Let’s See If This Pans Out for Putin
Date: 08/19/25 1:48 PM
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Last I checked, Ukraine's inflicted 2x the number of casualties on Russia (about ~850K vs. 400K for the Ukrainians). Inflicted massive damage on Russia's military equipment, materiel, and reserves. And all-but-stopped their advance.

And the last time I checked, Russia is a lot bigger than the Ukraine is.

Why do you think that "give up" is the best option for the Ukrainians when they don't?

Here's a pro tip: don't read what board libs say I typed. Actually read what I typed.
One of us is advocating for more pain to be inflicted on Russia. Hint: that would be me.

How is that giving up? It isn't. Sheesh.

Why do you think anyone disagrees with you? We agree with the goal and approach - do everything you can to ratchet up their pain. We just disagree with you on whether the tactics being employed. Secondary tariffs against allies doesn't do that. Literally rolling out the red carpet for a head-of-state level summit is not doing that.

I haven't seen a single thing proposed by anyone on this board on how to inflict additional pain on Russia. Not one single thing. Instead it's just more of the same thing they're already doing.

What are your ideas for inflicting more pain on the Russians?

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