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Russia has a little over 145 million people, despite having the most land.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:14 pm
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:14 pm
For some perspective, the combined population of the EU is about 447 million, with the UK having another 67 million.
The US and Canada together have over 370 million people.
Hell, Ukraine has 41 million. And there are plenty of other US-aligned nations with lots of people.
In other words, the population of all countries that openly oppose Russia is at least a billion people.
Somebody explain why they think they are such a badass who can make other countries bend to their will. And don’t say nukes. NATO has more, and Russia’s not using one anyway.
The US and Canada together have over 370 million people.
Hell, Ukraine has 41 million. And there are plenty of other US-aligned nations with lots of people.
In other words, the population of all countries that openly oppose Russia is at least a billion people.
Somebody explain why they think they are such a badass who can make other countries bend to their will. And don’t say nukes. NATO has more, and Russia’s not using one anyway.
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Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:20 pm to Slippy
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Somebody explain why they think they are such a badass who can make other countries bend to their will. And don’t say nukes. NATO has more, and Russia’s not using one anyway.
Mother Russia spread missile like fire from a thousand suns. Mother Russia send hellfire missile up your butthole.
Now bow down to Mother Russia who has upside down k and backwards R
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:23 pm to Slippy
Because they are smart hard working people? Same reason we arose, same reason tiny Rome ruled half the world, Babylonians...
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:23 pm to Slippy
The enemy of my enemy is my friend. AKA China. The US military is not in a position to fight the Russians and the Chinese from a readiness perspective.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:24 pm to Slippy
What is surprising to me is the nation with the third highest population total. First - China, Second - india, third..............USA.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:24 pm to Slippy
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And don’t say nukes.
Then you can't have the discussion, because that is a major reason.
They may not even use their nukes, but they can sure sell to some shithole country that will use them.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:26 pm to Slippy
Manpower isn't a huge factor in war anymore. Technological and technical competency, as well as economic factors, matter more than anything. I can't speak to the former because we hear such wildly different things, but in terms of the latter, US/NATO sanctions and pressure has pushed Russia towards a profitable relationship with China, India, and much of the Global South.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:28 pm to Slippy
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And don’t say nukes. NATO has more, and Russia’s not using one anyway.
The fact is, they do possess considerable military might and technology, being a longtime superpower (albeit a shell of their former self). They have also proven to not bluff when it comes to acting, with a willingness to sacrifice staggeringly large numbers of their own people. Their national propaganda is on point as well.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:29 pm to HempHead
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Manpower isn't a huge factor in war anymore.
Yep, its about "how far you can project power"
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:29 pm to Slippy
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Somebody explain why they think they are such a badass who can make other countries bend to their will. And don’t say nukes. NATO has more, and Russia’s not using one anyway.
Because the west is nothing but a bunch of spineless pussies now.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:30 pm to DCtiger1
Oh do tell
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:32 pm to HempHead
No,
You still need manpower competent enough to utilize technology on a consistent basis. Russia doesn’t have this because their generals lead from the front, lack an NCO corps like we have, and not enough technology around which results in poor functioning equipment
You still need manpower competent enough to utilize technology on a consistent basis. Russia doesn’t have this because their generals lead from the front, lack an NCO corps like we have, and not enough technology around which results in poor functioning equipment
This post was edited on 1/29/23 at 1:34 pm
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:34 pm to lsucoonass
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ack an NCO corps like we have,
Seems like the biggest downfall of a mostly conscripted army.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:36 pm to Slippy
There are 11 time zones in Russia
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:37 pm to lsucoonass
Do tell what? You can be a patriot that bleeds red white and blue and still understand that our military is in bad shape even with outspending the next ten countries combined.
Just because we spent massive amounts of money on the F35, which is good at nothing in particular, or the LCS, which also was designed as a Jack of all trades master of none, doesn’t mean we are capable of fighting a war on two fronts
Just because we spent massive amounts of money on the F35, which is good at nothing in particular, or the LCS, which also was designed as a Jack of all trades master of none, doesn’t mean we are capable of fighting a war on two fronts
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:38 pm to DCtiger1
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The US military is not in a position to fight the Russians and the Chinese from a readiness perspective.
[/url] I think we're ok.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:41 pm to HempHead
Definitely
This results in poorly trained military.
Historically Russia always sustains heavy losses in their first year or two if war. This now appears to be a long term war. I can’t see Russia using nukes on the territory they are wanting.
I thought maybe they’d have their shite together during the fall months but that never happened. I don’t see things really improving, however Ukraine will need to do a lot of nation rebuilding. Much like what happened to Afghanistan against Russia in the 80’s, I kinda see that happening as well.
This results in poorly trained military.
Historically Russia always sustains heavy losses in their first year or two if war. This now appears to be a long term war. I can’t see Russia using nukes on the territory they are wanting.
I thought maybe they’d have their shite together during the fall months but that never happened. I don’t see things really improving, however Ukraine will need to do a lot of nation rebuilding. Much like what happened to Afghanistan against Russia in the 80’s, I kinda see that happening as well.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:44 pm to Slippy
My opinion is Russia will around a long time after the USA has been destroyed from within.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:48 pm to Slippy
Russia has more military trained personnel than the U.S.
Posted on 1/29/23 at 1:50 pm to grizzlylongcut
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Because the west is nothing but a bunch of spineless pussies now
I would amend this to say the west is led by a bunch of spineless pussies now. If push really comes to shove, we have the baddest MF’ers on this planet and will destroy anyone that combats us.
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