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I'm glad you left in time, hope you find somewhere to stay and that your loved ones are safe too. First sinister thought that crossed my mind when two days ago
by BbzzbB 5y ago
I'm glad you left in time, hope you find somewhere to stay and that your loved ones are safe too.
First sinister thought that crossed my mind when two days ago I heard he'll likely prevent people fleeing on the 5th was that there must be some 40 million "fighting aged" men not doing essential work (for a military economy) under a despot out of medieval times. How significant do you consider the probability he's blocked people from leaving and declared martial law in order to conscript hordes of non-reserved men into military training or straight into the meat grinder? Especially if Ukraine drags on for weeks and months, let along if there's contagion to other countries.. Do you think that's the path Russia could be on or it's more about avoiding an exodus and increased inner panic?
- belter 5y ago"Putin denies rumours Russia was going to declare martial law" https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/putin-denies-rumours-russia-was-going-to-declare-martial-law-122030500815_1.html https://www.business-standard.com/article/international/puti... This mean will be done next week....
- BbzzbB 5y agoYeah right, just like he's denazifying Ukraine. He "won't have a choice" (horrific words in this context) but to use military force to compel the populace into complacency if there's merely a hint of civil revolution.
- hackerfromthefu 5y agoHistorically, when enough people rise their countrymen become reluctant to shoot them. There seems to be a tipping point required, which probably varies between cultures. It's probably caused by a combination of empathy and fear of recriminations should the revolution become successful.