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To: woodpusher

The western allies havent given them much vs their needs, which are great given that they are facing a numerous enemy.

Ex - They have all of three Patriot batteries (18 launchers plus 4 spares, of which they have lost 1 or 2). The US has @1000 Patriot launchers, active or reserve.

They have received all of 30-odd GMLRS launchers, HIMARS or M270. The US has @1500 of these.

You have to look at the numbers. Do not assert things without facts.

Given their situation they have been very conservative from the beginning.


31 posted on 04/06/2024 8:02:29 PM PDT by buwaya (Strategic imperatives )
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To: buwaya
The western allies havent given them much vs their needs, which are great given that they are facing a numerous enemy.

The needs of Ukraine cannot be met. We are working toward $35 Trillion in debt and have no vital interest in Ukraine. It is a neighborhood problem and is not in our neighborhood.

When we have a balanced budget and no debt, we can concern ourselves with a spat between Russia and Ukraine. I am more concerned with the ever inflating dollar than the woes of Ukraine. Before we spend more on Ukraine, we have to borrow it, or just print it and inflate the dollar. Whether you keep your dollars in your pocket, a savings account, a checking account, or under the mattress, inflation reaches in like a tax and devalues them.

The defense of Ukraine is a problem Ukraine should have considered before poking the bear. Again. Ukraine's problems are not the responsibility of the citizenry of the U.S.

51 posted on 04/07/2024 5:50:33 PM PDT by woodpusher
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