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To: Maurice Winn who wrote (196001)	2/8/2023 5:21:17 PM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 217546

Re <<Most recently yesterday with a long time British air force pilot of much seniority and status, regarding Ukraine/Russia>> ... dunno, agnostic, but do note that periodically the Russians and other European states, kingdoms, empires, but not so much principalities have a go at each other to release tension over the eons, and every time the result is pretty much the same, namely lots of destruction. Perhaps the episodic happening is not a bug but a feature of gardens and jungles this time, possible that a gardener from outside of Europe scored a replanting ... and now we wait to see, per watch & brief zerohedge.com Russia Warns Of "Consequences For Entire World" If UK Sends Jets To UkraineUpdate (1410ET): Given the UK government clearly said it is "exploring" the possibility of sending fighter aircraft to Ukraine, namely its Typhoon jets, upon a visit by Ukraine's Zelensky to London, Russia has responded fiercely. Prime Minister Sunak earlier explained: “The first step in being able to provide advanced aircrafts is to have soldiers or aviators that are capable of using them. That is a process that takes some time. We’ve started that process today,” Sunak said at a news conference with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, after announcing Britain would train Ukrainian pilots. “Nothing is off the table* and our leadership on this issue is something that we all collectively should be very proud of.”* Russia’s embassy to UK quickly warned of “military and political consequences for the European continent and the entire world” in response. As for the US, the Pentagon on the same day said it still has "nothing to announce" regarding potential deliveries of fighter jets to Ukraine. Of course, this is all something we heard before regarding tanks, which recently has been approved. UK to explore possibility of sending fighter jets to #Ukraine, PM Rishi Sunak's Downing Street office said on Wednesday, adding it would only be a "long-term" solution. But #Russia pledged a "response" should that happen. #UkraineRussiaWar️ pic.twitter.com/W0xjm5j13L — Stephen Mutoro (@smutoro) February 8, 2023 * * * Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky showed up in the United Kingdom on Wednesday, making a surprise visit to the leadership of a country which has been one of Ukraine's biggest backers since the start of the Russian invasion. It is only Zelensky's second known trip out of Ukraine since the war began, the first being his appearance before US Congress in December. He met with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at 10 Downing St., just before Sunak announced that Britain will train more Ukrainian troops. Zelensky in a special address to parliament made it no secret what he was there to push for... During his speech at the UK Parliament President Zelensky gave its speaker a helmet of a 🇺🇦 war pilot with an inscription: "We have freedom, give us wings to protect it." ...and then left thanking the MPs "in advance for powerful English planes." A bit cryptic, yet inspiring! pic.twitter.com/6nbMfJ0YBc — UkraineWorld (@ukraine_world) February 8, 2023 Sunak mentioned training fighter jet pilots, in what appears anticipation of NATO allies' future approval of providing Western jets. It remains that there's still significant European opposition to providing jets, but Sunak in a press release said the training is to "ensure pilots are able to fly sophisticated NATO-standard fighter jets in the future." Sunak further pledged missiles and weapons systems with "longer range capabilities and vowed Wednesday, "We will continue to support Ukraine to ensure a decisive military victory on the battlefield this year." "The United Kingdom was one of the first to come to Ukraine's aid," Zelensky said upon arriving in Britain. "Today I'm in London to personally thank the British people for their support and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his leadership." In his special guest address to parliament, Zelensky hailed the UK's unwavering support of Kiev, saying Britain is "marching with us to the most important victory of our lifetime." And of course, he took the opportunity to renew his appeal for Western combat jets. "Combat aircraft for Ukraine," he said. "Wings for freedom." "Two years ago, I left Parliament thanking you for the delicious English tea. Today I will leave Parliament thanking all of you in advance for powerful English planes," said Volodymyr Zelensky in an address to MPs. --Axios Zelensky also was greeted by King Charles III during a visit Buckingham Palace. Apparently allowed an extremely rare exception when it comes to royal protocol, Zelensky was not in suit and tie, but kept his olive green sweatshirt. Via Sky News Later in the day, reporters pressed 10 Downing St on whether this means the UK government has made the decision to send British fighter jets to Ukraine, to which the response was that Britain is "not looking to send Typhoon jets to Ukraine right now." [TJ: ... next Tuesday a different 'now'] A Sunak spokesperson further said that any package involving jets would be part of a "long-terms solution" - which suggests this would be done in cooperation with other Western allies, who aren't yet on the same page.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (196001)	2/8/2023 6:04:20 PM
From: TobagoJack	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 217546

Re <<Would you please tell me how you hate, despise, dislike, are disaffected by, indifferent to India?>> My postings about India over the years were all in the manner of being in learning mode. I simply do not know much about India to be <<hate, despise, dislike, are disaffected by>>, but do know that India is big by many measures so do not wish to remain <<indifferent>> I do know I like the Indians I know, and I like Indian food, even as I do not know many Indians, and I can only order a few Indian dishes Have already info-ed Haim same Message 34179681 The Internet does not forget. In the meantime participated in a boyz & spouses dinner event last night, and same as the previous night's boyz dinner, all the boyz believe India has been tee-ed up for regime-change by UK / USA, amd if so, all believe India shall tilt still closer to Russia Russia Russia even as Russia-China currently seems a pair-bet. Let's see.

To: Maurice Winn who wrote (196001)	2/9/2023 2:41:48 AM
From: sense	Respond to of 217546

We may disagree on much, but agree on most in yours prior... "Thinking for yourself" now actually considered presumptuous... if not totally foreign concept... Much seems it is the precipitous decline in quality of western education... which no longer values intellect, much less independent thought... Schools act more as political indoctrination centers fostering "correctness" vs functioning as educational institutions ? "Outsourcing" thinking to branding as of "team sports" in politics... is easier than actually thinking... Most are taught (programmed ?) to respond to "social rewards" rather than... seek rewards accrued from / by work enabling actual individual accomplishment ? Artifact of "web based" culture ? Or, web culture as much the artifact... and amplifier ?