*** Official Putin Started Shootin' Thread ***

[OngBonga]

There is common ground between myself and poop, it's just we both naturally default to an argumentative tone with each other.

I'm surprised that the Russian air force was impotent, and find it hard to believe they weren't technically capable of eliminating the threat with ease. Poop just seems to think they weren't capable. That might be true if their resources are fully committed to Ukraine, but it would be crazy for Putin to leave Russia so vulnerable to internal threats, especially since he is aware of the existence of this Russian mercenary group, and is surely aware of their military capabilities.

Where we disagree is in the assumption that the Russian air force is competent. Last time they were in action before Ukraine was Syria, and they showed themselves to be exceptionally capable. In Ukraine they are up against largely American weapons and defences, so they're not performing as well. But Russia's air force is likely ranked 3rd in the world behind USA and China. They are no mugs, and they are battle hardened.

So I am very surprised that this convoy was allowed to advance with apparent ease, and set their own terms for a tactical retreat.

[Poopadoop]

Last time they were in action before Ukraine was Syria, and they showed themselves to be exceptionally capable.

Saying they were exceptionally capable because they managed to kill a lot goat herder "terrorists," seems a bit of an exaggeration.

[Poopadoop]

There is common ground between myself and poop, it's just we both naturally default to an argumentative tone with each other.

Which is why every discussion between us ends with Mojo Flanders pleading for us to just get along.

We are getting along. This is how we get along.