"At the end of 1942, when the Wehrmacht could advance no further east, Hitler switched German ground forces from an “enemy force-oriented” strategy to a “ground-holding” strategy. Hitler demanded that his armies defend vast, largely empty and irrelevant stretches of Soviet territory.
“Holding ground” not only robbed the German military of its ability to exercise operational discretion, and, above all, to outmaneuver the slow, methodical Soviet opponent; holding ground also pushed German logistics to the breaking point. When holding ground was combined with endless counterattacks to retake useless territory, the Wehrmacht was sentenced to slow, grinding destruction.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, (presumably with the advice of his U.S. and British military advisors), has also adopted a strategy of holding ground in Eastern Ukraine. Ukrainian forces immobilized themselves inside urban areas, and prepared defenses. As a result, Ukrainian forces turned urban centers into fortifications for what became “last stands.” Sensible withdrawals from cities like Mariupol that might have saved many of Ukraine’s best troops were forbidden. Russian forces responded by methodically isolating and crushing the defenders left with no possibility of either escape or rescue by other Ukrainian forces.
Moscow’s determination to destroy Ukrainian forces at the least cost to Russian lives prevailed. Ukrainian casualties were always heavier than reported from the moment Russian troops crossed into Eastern Ukraine, but now, thanks to the recent failure of Ukrainian counterattacks in the Kherson region, they’ve reached horrific levels that are impossible to conceal. Casualty rates have reached 20,000 killed or wounded a month."
^^^^^^^ 25 yrs of hard core needing a drink to present day Johnny I bet he cant go more than 12 or 13 hours without a NEEDING a drink. Notice how I didnt say wanting a drink.
^^^^^^ 26 yrs ago and prior Younger Johnny in the wanting a drink stage of his life.
^^^^^^^ 25 yrs of hard core needing a drink to present day Johnny I bet he cant go more than 12 or 13 hours without a NEEDING a drink. Notice how I didnt say wanting a drink.
^^^^^^ 26 yrs ago and prior Younger Johnny in the wanting a drink stage of his life.
^^^^^^^ 25 yrs of hard core needing a drink to present day Johnny I bet he cant go more than 12 or 13 hours without a NEEDING a drink. Notice how I didnt say wanting a drink.
^^^^^^ 26 yrs ago and prior Younger Johnny in the wanting a drink stage of his life.
Or is this a situation comedy with a laugh track.?
Angus,
I agree that it shouldn't be done but I've little choice in the matter because a lot of women post here and they (presumably) never had a father. They don't understand what humor or schit talking is so you have to make it clear that you are not being caustic or hate filled. A lot of them still cry to Rick but I think it helps some of the less retarded ones comprehend that it's OK to joke around with each other.
A perfect example of this would be Fireballz. If you don't clarify that you're busting his balls he will have a meltdown, try to post the names of your wife and children, and figure out where you work. It's not his fault he was born retarded so I try and help him and his ilk by adding "LOL" at the end of my comments.
Another good reason for doing this is that all social media can and is referenced in civil or criminal cases and if you don't annotate that your black jokes were black jokes it could make your defense a bit more difficult if the case involves your shooting or beating the schit out of a black person.
This is not limited to social media either. I often have to do this with some of my dumber friends like BillyGoatGruff. He runs a little hot sometimes and since I'm not standing in front of him when we text he can't detect the nuances of conversation like my body language or tone of voice. If I don't punctuate the comment with "LOL" his autism kicks in and he starts threatening to beat me up and blah, blah, fugking blah.
And sometimes I just want to make sure the person I'm busting balls with isn't going to burst into tears on a Saturday morning. Jorge seems like a great guy but he's clearly menopausal so I will often end my Cuban jokes with an "LOL" to ensure he understands it's a lighthearted comment and that I'm not trying to be hurtful. Same for kamo when I make jokes about the Chinese.
In short, people today are more stupid and sensitive than they have ever been before. It's the reason they want to ban and burn the works of Mark Twain. Had he the foresight of adding an "LOL" at the end of each chapter, the stupid people of today might have had a better grasp of satire and art. Maybe.
It's an excellent question and I thank you for the opportunity to explain.
Have a Great Sunday, Clarke
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^^^^^^^ 25 yrs of hard core needing a drink to present day Johnny I bet he cant go more than 12 or 13 hours without a NEEDING a drink. Notice how I didnt say wanting a drink.
^^^^^^ 26 yrs ago and prior Younger Johnny in the wanting a drink stage of his life.
All of Russia’s neighboring nations have closed their borders to those trying to escape Putin’s mobilization edit. The numbers of those attempting to flee Russia and Putin’s edict are numbered in the 10s of thousands.
All flights out of Russia have been totally booked for days and continues to be sold out.
^^^^^^^ 25 yrs of hard core needing a drink to present day Johnny I bet he cant go more than 12 or 13 hours without a NEEDING a drink. Notice how I didnt say wanting a drink.
^^^^^^ 26 yrs ago and prior Younger Johnny in the wanting a drink stage of his life.
Protests in Russia have now spread to more than a dozen large cities despite arrests and a heavy police presence. Public opinion has deepened further against Putin’s edicts.
The Kremlin continues to distance itself from Putin’s latest edicts.