I watched Tucker Carlson interview a retired colonel or general on X and that was what I thought he said regarding the rough death figures of Russians and Ukrainians
You thought? Really dude? If he did say it, then he's an idiot. How in the hell could he possibly have more accurate information on casualty rates than US intelligence? HELLO, intel gathering is what they do. It's their responsibility to collect and analyze data...
you can listen to US intelligence (which might be biased) or a former US military colonel
Bias about what? Those are their estimates and they seem to be in line with how the war has played out so far, that is of course, if you've been following the conflict since the beginning which I doubt. The Russkis fight like mindless serfs — recruits are used as cannon fodder to make advances, hence why their casualties are so ridiculously high.
If there's one silver lining to this barbaric Russian invasion, it's that the US intelligence community — SIGINT and HUMINT — have stepped up to the occasion. They appear to be functioning very well. They've been on point since even before the war began. They were aware of Putin's plans for an invasion as far back as November 2021. The IC have been far more reliable and accurate than during the times of the Bush and Obama Administration.
The only miscalculation they made that I know of was their assessments on the capabilities of the Russian military. Then again, no one on the whole planet could have predicted how much of a laughing stock the Russki military would turn out to be. Remember when everyone thought the 'mighty second army of the world' could overtake Kyiv in less than week? Good times.
Sometimes, it's best to keep your mouth shut about things you don't understand and that are beyond your depth, that way, you'll save yourself from looking like a complete muppet (been there before). You don't see me commenting much on the Israeli/Palestine conflict, do you? I'm not well verse on it from a historical perspective, so I try not to say much. Although I do think the Israelis have a right to defend themselves (within the bounds of international law) against terrorist organizations, looking to hunt them down. Just like how the Ukrainians have a right to defend their sovereignty against barbaric pillaging rapists and scum.
Do better. I still have hope for you.
"You didn't pay? You're delinquent?'" Trump recounted saying. "'No I would not protect you. In fact, I would encourage them to do whatever the hell they want. You gotta pay. You gotta pay your bills.'"
This is Trump speaking at a rally in Conway, South Carolina on Friday, encouraging invasions of our closest allies by Russia to do as it wishes if our allies are behind in their payments to NATO.
Pretty ironic coming from Trump, who is world famous for not paying his bills.
Hard to imagine any other candidate saying something like this and remaining the front runner. This is just the current highlight of Trump telling us how he WILL DESTROY this country if elected - are you listening - are you paying attention?
Remember what happened the last time after Trump said, "Russia, if you're listening..."
Ironic since it's coming from a rich dude who literally doesn't pay his bills.
Anyways, this pisses me off beyond belief. Doesn't this moron know the harm Russia is inflicting on an innocent nation, is he not aware of the fact that Putin has transformed parts of an European country into a hellish minefield that will be killing innocent people for decades? And what about the psychological scars from the rapes, murders, and relentless shelling? And he jokes about letting Russia do whatever it wants to other countries. WTF is the matter with him?
I also like how this clown thinks NATO is (or should be) a protection racket.