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To: SmoothSail who wrote (755846)	1/24/2022 2:21:45 PM
From: DMaA	3 Recommendations Recommended By Ben Smith pheilman_ SmoothSail Respond to of 793723

Thank you.

To: SmoothSail who wrote (755846)	1/24/2022 2:39:25 PM
From: alanrs	1 Recommendation Recommended By D. Long Respond to of 793723

And thank you for spelling Derek correctly, I'm a horrible speller. (Derick, Dereck, Derik, Deric? I'm really good at faces). Sorry, D. Long

To: SmoothSail who wrote (755846)	1/24/2022 2:47:01 PM
From: Neeka	5 Recommendations Recommended By alanrs didjuneau DMaA SmoothSail Tom Clarke Respond to of 793723

Derek is doing a great job, and other than the fact LB isn't here to rein in wild behavior, the thread really hasn't seen much if any deviation from his wishes. I think posters just want to stay informed and participate in serious discussions about a myriad of subjects that interest them. There is no one overwhelming individual I can think of who is ignoring or or deviating from the original purpose. I think LB would be proud. On another note: Just think how much money the military industrial complex will make, if this wet dream really comes true. They left that equipment in Afghanistan, so they'll need to purchase all new. BREAKING: Biden Considering Sending Up To 50,000 US Troops And Warships To Eastern Europe In Response To Russian Aggression By Adam Wilson \| Jan 24, 2022 This week, the United States and Britain ordered the evacuation of its embassy staff in Kyiv as Russia draws closer to invading Ukraine. The Ukrainian government criticized both countries and said the evacuation was premature. ‘While we respect right (sic) of foreign nations to ensure safety & security of foreign nations to ensure safety & security of their diplomatic missions, we believe such a step to be a premature one & an instance of excessive caution.’ Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Oleg Nikolenko said. Now, the Biden administration, who has said that a military response to a Russian invasion is ‘off the table’ is considering sending US troops and warships to the region. The Daily Mail Reports– “Biden is considering deploying up to 50,000 US troops as well as aircraft and warships to eastern Europe to counter a Russian military build-up that has sparked fears Vladimir Putin is about to invade Ukraine. The plan would see between 1,000 and 5,000 soldiers sent to NATO nations such as Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia, which border Russian territory. Troop numbers could then be increased up to 50,000 if the security situation deteriorates, backed up by fresh deployments of ships and aircraft. Pentagon officials presented the plan to Biden during a summit at Camp David over the weekend, convened to discuss military options to deter an attack by Russia after the threat of sanctions largely fell on deaf ears. The plan would not involve American troops deployed directly to Ukraine, with Biden thought to be loathe to enter another conflict following his disastrous withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan last year, The New York Times reports. An NBC News report notes that other options presented to Biden ahead of an invasion were sending bomber flights over the region, ship visits into the Black Sea and moving troops and equipment from other parts of Europe into Poland, Romania and other countries that neighbor Ukraine. Biden is due to make a call on military measures as soon as this week, the Times detailed, even as high-level talks between Washington and Moscow continue – with the U.S. due to submit a written response to Russian security demands. The Times claims this presents a change in Biden’s strategy, claiming ‘the administration is now moving away from its do-not-provoke [Russia] strategy.'” 100percentfedup.com