Toast 14,800 Posted February 25, 2022 Russia will no longer be allowed to participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest That'll show Putin we're serious. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TQR 12,061 Posted February 25, 2022 2 minutes ago, Toast said: Russia will no longer be allowed to participate in this year's Eurovision Song Contest That'll show Putin we're serious. It would’ve just been 3 minutes of pure booing anyway. Banning them spares the feelings of some hopeful young pop act who’d have had to undeservedly soak up all the vitriol aimed at their horrendous President. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 3,398 Posted February 25, 2022 1 hour ago, TQR said: It would’ve just been 3 minutes of pure booing anyway. Banning them spares the feelings of some hopeful young pop act who’d have had to undeservedly soak up all the vitriol aimed at their horrendous President. Worth pointing out, as superficial a piece of symbolism as it may be, that among those who have shared the phrase "No War" on Russian language Twitter was the artist who represented Russia in the 2021 Eurovision Song Contest, a Russian-Tajiki singer. There's been a lot of pushback from Russian representatives in the public eye. Tennis world number 7 Andrey Rublev (Russian) used his opportunity to write on the camera after his win in a tournament yesterday to write "No War Please". There's been over 200,000 posts containing the words "No War" on Russian language Twitter and the protests taking place in Russia, albeit small in scale, are significant in a country where protest usually leads to arrest. The Russian people are not behind this war and the longer it goes on, and the more of their husbands, sons and brothers start coming home in body bags, the more the pressure will mount on Putin. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,032 Posted February 25, 2022 The pope went to Russian embassy in Rome: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 25, 2022 18 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: The pope went to Russian embassy in Rome: Yeah I am sure that will make a difference. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 25, 2022 Names of Notable Ukranians in danger: Volodymr Zelenskyy:President Olena Zelenska:First Lady Denys Shmyhal:Prime Minister Valerii Zaluzhnyi:Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Oleksii Reznikov:Minister of Defence Serhiy Shaptala: Chief of the general staff of the Ukranian Armed forces Vitali Klitschko :Mayor of Kyiv Wladimir Klitschko: Boxwer brother of Vitali who both vowed to fight Petro Poroshenko :Former Prime Minister.Currently in Kyiv Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,164 Posted February 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Sean said: Names of Notable Ukranians in danger: Volodymr Zelenskyy:President Olena Zelenska:First Lady Denys Shmyhal:Prime Minister Valerii Zaluzhnyi:Commander in Chief of Armed Forces Oleksii Reznikov:Minister of Defence Serhiy Shaptala: Chief of the general staff of the Ukranian Armed forces Vitali Klitschko :Mayor of Kyiv Wladimir Klitschko: Boxwer brother of Vitali who both vowed to fight Petro Poroshenko :Former Prime Minister.Currently in Kyiv Is Olena still in Kyiv? She might well have left with their daughter who is 17 and their son who is 9. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 5,997 Posted February 26, 2022 15 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Is Olena still in Kyiv? She might well have left with their daughter who is 17 and their son who is 9. I don`t think so but included her as Zelensky refered to her as target number 2 along with his children whose names I do not know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,164 Posted February 26, 2022 21 minutes ago, Sean said: I don`t think so but included her as Zelensky refered to her as target number 2 along with his children whose names I do not know. The Daughter’s name is Oleksandra and the son’s name is Kyrolo. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,011 Posted February 26, 2022 Sir and Lady Creep are drinking this final bot’l of Ruskie wodka before they are pulled from the shelves. Enjoy your weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted February 26, 2022 Umm. Well, ignoring that take on feelings today, just here to say that it's not actually 'CUNTO' balsamic vinegar to the left of that vodka inexplicably wearing a 'beer cosy' Cool as that would have been. Maybe 'cunto' will be tomorrow's Wordle answer, just to screw with everyone apart from Deathlisters and Scots. A concentric venn diagram. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,565 Posted February 26, 2022 5 hours ago, Boudicca said: Umm. Well, ignoring that take on feelings today, just here to say that it's not actually 'CUNTO' balsamic vinegar to the left of that vodka inexplicably wearing a 'beer cosy' Cool as that would have been. Maybe 'cunto' will be tomorrow's Wordle answer, just to screw with everyone apart from Deathlisters and Scots. A concentric venn diagram. Try Lewdle 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted February 26, 2022 @Grim Up North I tried, but it seems I am really terrible at five letter swear words. Hopelessly shite in fact but thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,963 Posted February 26, 2022 BBC's Lyse Doucet reporting from a basement, currently Sky News reporters up on a roof. Gawd bless them all and keep them safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,989 Posted February 26, 2022 24 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: BBC's Lyse Doucet reporting from a basement, currently Sky News reporters up on a roof. Gawd bless them all and keep them safe. So you're accepting the inevitable then, you haven't even considered lining up a team for round two of the DL Cup? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 18,963 Posted February 26, 2022 2 minutes ago, maryportfuncity said: So you're accepting the inevitable then, you haven't even considered lining up a team for round two of the DL Cup? Oh no, I was doomed from the moment Pop Zeus' age baseline for their team was 95. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 9,989 Posted February 26, 2022 10 minutes ago, YoungWillz said: Oh no, I was doomed from the moment Pop Zeus' age baseline for their team was 95. You haven't seen my line up for March - sponsorship from adult nappy providers is nailed on! 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,164 Posted February 26, 2022 I wonder how Putin is going to react to it not all going to plan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,032 Posted February 26, 2022 For some reason Sean Penn is doing a documentary on the president/the war and is in Kyiv. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 794 Posted February 26, 2022 20 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: For some reason Sean Penn is doing a documentary on the president/the war and is in Kyiv. I think he was there before the invasion to make a documentary on the previous invasion(s). And now he's found himself in the current predicament. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boudicca 702 Posted February 26, 2022 I can't stop thinking of the Dad's Army theme. Who do you think you are kidding Mr. Putin? 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MortalCaso 1,422 Posted February 26, 2022 Ukraine is holding out. Impressive. It will fall eventually, but we are getting closer to a full meltdown by Russia. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 787 Posted February 26, 2022 The invasion hasn't failed exactly, but progress has definitely not been anywhere near as rapid as they would have liked or probably expected. I did see some comments about how Russian troops were surprised they weren't being greeted as liberators by Ukrainians. After all, their Jewish president is apparently a genocidal Nazi. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,035 Posted February 26, 2022 Just now, prussianblue said: The invasion hasn't failed exactly, but progress has definitely not been anywhere near as rapid as they would have liked or probably expected. I did see some comments about how Russian troops were surprised they weren't being greeted as liberators. After all, their Jewish president is apparently a genocidal Nazi. Putin is actually convinced he is "freeing Ukraine" from "junkies and nazis". He likely expected his troops to be hailed as liberators, local population to arise against the "nazis". A distorted vision of the world, as the reality is he is a sick twisted fuck and most Ukrainians think that. How long before he himself realizes he acted crazily? TASS site is reporting there will be negotiations with Ukraine in Belarus as Zelensky agreed (true???). That does not mean "the suspension of war", but points against further escalation. He thought it would be much much easier... Russia ministry of defense reports no casualties, when it's apparent to everyone this is not the case. Why should you lie if you are winning? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,214 Posted February 26, 2022 Russia "needs" a success soon, or this is just ridiculous for them. Maybe a capture of Odessa or Kharkiv. If not, someone will put some Polonium into Putin's tea soon. I'm reading about supply line problems, missing gas, low motivation among Russian soldiers, now the Kremlin websites are down... Either Putin has been crazier / isolated than we thought, or he actually had to invade now because the country is in an extremely terrible shape and getting worse. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
