Friday, November 25, 2022

Zelenskyy calls for 'strong reaction' from the UN after Russian bombs left millions of Ukrainians without heat and water in below-freezing temperatures: 'We expect the reaction of friends — not just observers'

 via BI

Zelenskyy delivered an impassioned speech via video link to the UN Security Council late Wednesday accusing Russia of "crimes against humanity" and suggesting the recent missile attacks were akin to "weapons of mass destruction."

"We expect a strong reaction from the world to today's Russian terror. We expect the reaction of partners. We expect the reaction of friends — not just observers," Zelenskyy said. "We expect the reaction of all those who really recognize the UN Charter."

The Ukrainian president also called on the council to adopt a resolution condemning any displays of energy terror — an unlikely development, given Russia's veto vote on the council.

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If you'll notice you don't hear any condemnation from the US about the attacks on Ukraine's energy sector.

First its fair game according to the law of war and second, its straight out of our own playbook.

Why it took the Russians this long is beyond me but this is hurting Zelensky and might give us the off ramp to end this thing.

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Limited Scale Raid (Maritime Raid Force - 31st MEU)

 

4th Assault Amphibian Battalion’s (AA Bn) to transition two companies into Littoral Craft Companies

via Navy Technology
In the next phase, the US Marine Corps (USMC ) will award contract to the chosen vendors and then perform concept and limited engineering experimentation over the next 18 to 24 months.

The selected small craft will also provide live-force experimentation and analysis opportunity in the field of littoral water operations, expeditionary advanced base operations, reconnaissance and counter reconnaissance missions and other management operations.

The latest rapid acquisition effort will coincide with the approval for MFR to retain and restructure 4th Assault Amphibian Battalion’s (AA Bn) two companies into Littoral Craft Companies to assume small watercraft mission.

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I wonder if this is about the need to bid out every project or if they're just looking for something new.

If they want capability and they want it fast (which I would think would be the case considering what the Fed is predicting for next year) then look no further than the CB90.

Its been used by US Marines, Royal Marines, Coastal Rangers and more.  Its a solid piece of kit and ready now.

Why delay?

UK experts, including Sir Patrick Vallance, helped shut down Covid lab leak theory weeks after being told it might be true.

With regard to the Ukraine/Russia/NATO war? We're living in the land of mirrors...

 

Keep an eye on Iran. 50 police killed in protests there...

Iran appears to be approaching a tipping point.

The protests have reached a point where their security forces are taking this big a hit (and we can probably expect the real number to be bigger)?

Yeah this is looking like the govt could fall.

I wonder how involved the US and Israel are involved (if they are) in this thing.

Something to keep an eye on?  The Revolutionary Guard.  If they get turned loose then expect things to get down right brutal.

Iran, China, Ukraine, Russia, Syria, N. Africa, the Middle East, crime in the US?

The whole world is convulsing.

Mass shooting in Russia

Someone is gonna lose their job at 4th ID over this...

 

There are no lights on in Ukraine

 

Devastating news. I'm sure the allies are sending every bit of equipment needed to get those power plants back into operation. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Why the Russians didn't do this at the start of the war is puzzling. Its basic warfighting for US forces at war.

My fear?

The Russians have their fangs out.

The Ukrainians have their fangs out.

Biden has gambled his place in history on this war.

I think we've reached a point where neither side can attempt to shut this thing down.

For the leaders involved this has gone from a political problem into one involving personal stakes masquerading as national policy.

The UN is useless but it would be nice if we had 3rd party intervention.

The only real answer to this thing is....CHINA.  But they have their own issues at home to deal with, are highly pissed because of recent Taiwan talk here in the US and probably are enjoying watching us deplete our warstocks.

China is in the cats bird seat.  They're enjoying the carnage and building their strength.

Wednesday, November 23, 2022

This is what our Soldiers have to deal with while serving with our "ally" in Poland...

Well done on the part of the lads of the US Army. Fucking Polish swine can eat shit and die.