Quote (Norlander @ Nov 15 2023 12:56pm)

Who would you support in this case: the Moscow Republic, where the percentage of the Jewish population is quite high, or Chechnya with Sharia courts and zoological hatred of everyone who abuses their genetic features in oxygen breathing?

Quote (MichaelSwors @ 15 Nov 2023 14:25)

I don’t consider 60-70% of “Russian-Jews” as truly Jewish, vast majority doesn’t visit temple, has nothing in common with Israeli culture or mentality and often their loyalty lies with Russia more than Israel. They only bring up their Jewish heritage to get Israeli passport, often times these “Phony Jews” are involved in crimes and use Israel as a place to run to and avoid prosecution in their home countries. Not only do they damage Israels reputation, but also import their borderline criminal habits and lifestyles into Israel.

Its same “Jews” which had no hesitations about living in Soviet system as atheist communists. Didn’t even try to emigrate to Israel when the country needed them the most, their fate lies with Russia not Israel.

Quote (Santara @ Nov 15 2023 11:14am)

FTFY

There is no reason to believe Russia didn't interfere in his "election" in the first place.

Quote (Norlander @ Nov 15 2023 01:34pm)

Interesting point of view. Does it apply to all post-Soviet republics?
Are those, who lived in this territory before 1948, the only real Jews, or is it more of a question of religion? If so, are ultra-Orthodox Jews the real ones?

Quote (Meanwhile @ 15 Nov 2023 15:29)

ISW: "Russian forces are likely trying to regain the theater-level initiative in#Ukraineby conducting several simultaneous offensive operations in eastern Ukraine."
=> Well, congratulations for more meatwaves ? This is insane


Key Takeaways:

Russian forces are likely trying to regain the theater-level initiative in Ukraine by conducting several simultaneous offensive operations in eastern Ukraine, although it remains unclear if Russian forces will be able to fully regain the initiative as Ukrainian forces maintain pressure on critical areas of the front.
Ukrainian President's Office Head Andriy Yermak stated on November 13 that Ukrainian forces have established a "foothold" on the east (left) bank of Kherson Oblast.
Russian President Vladimir Putin approved amendments to the Russian federal election law on November 14 that increase the Kremlin's control over the conduct of elections and reduce election transparency ahead of the 2024 presidential elections. :thumbsup:
Russian forces conducted another wave of missile, air, and drone strikes against Ukrainian rear areas on the night of November 13–14.
Ukraine's western partners announced new efforts to continue providing Ukraine with military and financial aid.
The Russian government is likely attempting to force Google to cease operations in Russia. :thumbsup:
Armenia continues to distance itself from Russia amid deteriorating Russian-Armenian relations.
Deputy Chairperson of the Russian State Duma Pyotr Tolstoy suggested a measure that would restrict work opportunities for migrants from countries that have not designated Russian as a state language, likely as part of an ongoing effort to coerce migrants into Russian military service.
Russian forces conducted offensive operations along the Kupyansk-Svatove-Kreminna line, near Bakhmut, near Avdiivka, west and southwest of Donetsk City, in the Donetsk-Zaporizhia Oblast border area, and in western Zaporizhia Oblast on November 14 and advanced in some areas.
The Russian government discussed amendments that would more strictly penalize those who evade mobilization as well as volunteer servicemen who “improperly” perform their duties.
Russian occupation officials are beginning to announce that occupied areas of Ukraine will not hold significant public Christmas and New Years’ celebrations due to security concerns.

Quote (MichaelSwors @ 15 Nov 2023 15:33)

It apples to all countries, for example: Igor Kolomoysky should be stripped of Jewish citizenship and banned from Israel along with his family, they bring nothing but shame, corruption and dirt anywhere they go. People who never in their life spent a day working an honest job and know nothing but greed, scheming and crime should not be welcome in Israel.

Generalisation of “Russian” stems from the fact that during 1990s and early 2000s Israel was flooded with criminals who conveniently remembered about their Jewish heritage (or bought counterfeit documents) brought dirty money from Russia, their lives built on human suffering, fled here to live lavishly. Israel became the laundering capital for drug, sex trafficking, weapons smuggling and organised racket money. Which goes against all principles of Jewish ideology and values, thus these people should never be considered Jewish, they are disgusting criminals. It’s not few bad apples, it’s amazon rainforest.

Quote (Norlander @ Nov 15 2023 02:37pm)

Do you consider Zelensky such a "bad apple" therefore?

Quote (Norlander @ 15 Nov 2023 13:36)

Bring the Mobilization gif :)