Got something to say or just want fewer pesky ads? Join us... 😊
raymondo's latest activity
-
Rraymondo replied to the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022).Exactly, I won't be spending any of my hard earned money on any US trip.
-
Rraymondo reacted to Deportivo Seagull's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with
Like.
Erdogan is held in check by the secular part of Turkey, but he is an Islamist and given half chance would push for an Islamic state of... -
Rraymondo reacted to Insel affe's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
Way to go America, round one Russia "Russia won't accept Nato troops in Ukraine as part of any peace deal, says Lavrov" America brings...
-
Rraymondo replied to the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022).Yes, that's what I thought too. He is an autocrat indeed, but possibly a different agenda...I think he's much less likely to make a deal...
-
Rraymondo reacted to GoldstoneVintage's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
I agree he's an arse, but not sure he's 'just as much an arse.' If I had to choose (an arse) he would be preferable to Trump/Putin IMHO.
-
Rraymondo reacted to Deportivo Seagull's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
Now that is very interesting. Turkey and Russia have loathed each other since the height of the Ottoman Empire. This is very much a...
-
Rraymondo reacted to beorhthelm's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
those replies ignore the larger falls are from a couple of gas companies and banks, best placed to benefit from normal relations. it's...
-
Rraymondo replied to the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022).
-
Rraymondo reacted to SouthSaxon's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
My inexpert take is that it’s unlikely Putin/Lavrov would be offering up such glowing positivity about a potential ceasefire if their...
-
Rraymondo replied to the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022).The replies say that peace is, in the short term, more of a danger to the Russian economy than continuing war. I dunno.
-
Rraymondo reacted to fly high's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
Because it's really all about money "In the longer term, both countries want to explore further geopolitical and economic cooperation...
-
Rraymondo replied to the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022).Well Trig, currently he's only there for 4 years, yes. But what if one of his flunkies gets in (e.g. Vance) , then nothing changes. If...
-
Rraymondo reacted to SouthSaxon's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with
Well played.
Trump doesn’t do alliances, which means the US no longer does alliances. People (Europe) need to stop thinking in those terms. He’ll do... -
Rraymondo reacted to Deportivo Seagull's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
I work in defence and security breaches are NOT ‘pretty common’. Security is very very tight!
-
Rraymondo reacted to portlock seagull's post in the thread [Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022) with Like.
I do think this is a time where Europe is being forced to take more responsibility for its own security, as I believe it should, and a...