Putin didn’t go in expecting Ukraine to ”capitulate”; he went in hoping the shock would drive Kiev into serious no-bullshit negotiations. And it did: within 48 hours a search for common ground was underway. And it bore fruit six weeks later in Istanbul. Until the West told Zelensky to walk away (”We’ll beat the on the battlefield!” --- Winston BOJO Churchill). The Ukrainians themselves say the Russian force numbered 100,000. Nobody could possibly conquer a country like Ukraine with such a small force. So comparing Trump to Putin is WAYYY wrong.

Annibale bringing up WH40K is not something I expected.

Perhaps ultra-cooked even

Are we cooked, mega-cooked, or super cooked?

Uncanny with a guest speaking of the need for warfare economy and ”israel defending itself”... This Adhd lady seems very convinced of the ways of her employers... What rock did you find her under?

sorry the first line should be”If Britain and France had supported a democratic Spain and defeated and Italy might not of gone in with their armed forces.”

If Britain and France had supported a democratic Spain and defeated and Italy would not have gone in with their armed forces. Even better if they had gone in and been Hitler invaded Poland a battle hardened Spanish army would have fought in the west instead of the fake phoney non war that Spain fighting with Britain and France Mussolini would have stayed betrayal of Spain was a disaster that should of been avoided.

In 1938 Chamberlain -- who had launched a full-tilt British rearmament programme two years previously -- did not think Britain was ready for war. And he knew the British public -- traumatized by WWI, which lay only 20 years in the past -- would not go along with a new war. On another note, if the Germans had attempted to invade Britain (as was their intention), the Royal Navy would’ve driven them back. So, spending on the navy was value for money.

I can’t believe that you think Trump has any interest in peace in Ukraine. Great work though always of interest. Happy new year even though from a few days after this was broadcast the world in 26 looks worse already than 25.

solid guest!

What episode does Vincent Bevins feature?

Terrible episode nothing but anglo American apologia

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As a Canadian i agree

Guest starts ~45 mins

Best wishes to comrade War-Nerd! Rest easy & get well soon!

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Fascinating episode

Gringos is Hank Hill in the Heart of Darkness. That sounds cool until you realise what selfish machinations a reactionary tourist American can wrought on an underdeveloped country desperate for foreign currency. A demonic playpen where Portis entertains and confirms his prejudices at our leisure.

Works well