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To: Brumar89 who wrote (1509195)	12/20/2024 3:13:01 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1576376

Brumar, there's no way to electrify an M1 Abrams or an M2 Bradley. The physics just doesn't work. Maybe the Muskperger can invent a military version of the Cybertruck, but even that will be a logistical nightmare to recharge and maintain. For example, if the military Cybertruck runs out of fuel out in the war zone, how are we going to recharge it? With a big ass mobile recharging station? And how long will it stay immobile while it gets recharged? Moreover, what would be the benefits of electrifying light military vehicles like the Cybertruck? Maybe save on fuel costs? Reduce tailpipe emissions, if that has any benefit whatsoever? Bottom line is that there is no way to electrify our existing military vehicles. Better to save the batteries for stuff that matters, like hover drones, rail guns, or Ukraine's newest anti-drone laser: Ukraine unveils new laser weapon ‘Tryzub’, that can shoot down aircraft from a mile away (The Economic Times) Tenchusatsu

To: Brumar89 who wrote (1509195)	12/20/2024 4:14:27 PM
From: Tenchusatsu	Respond to of 1576376

Tenchu's Thoughts - Trump's Concept of a Plan When It Comes To Ukraine, Part 2 Trump plans to continue supplying Ukraine with U.S. weapons after inauguration – FT (Ukrinform) Trump wants 5% Nato defence spending target, Europe told (Financial Times, paywalled) I can't access the Financial Times article, but it seems Trump wants to continue supplying Ukraine with arms. Of course, given that Trump is a quid pro quo kind of guy, he will want concessions from Ukraine in return for continued aid, such as Zelensky's commitment toward a ceasefire deal. (Maybe Zelensky can also fulfill Trump's long-standing request for dirt on Brandon Jr., just to sweeten the pot.) Moreover, Trump is trying to get NATO to spend more on defense, more than even the 2% GDP target that NATO recommends at the moment. *All of this is no doubt making PooTin absolutely furious.* Because there is no way PooTin would EVER agree to Ukraine continuing to receive Western aid. Not from the U.S., not from NATO, and not from anyone else. UNLESS PooTin can somehow fool both Trump and Zelensky into accepting a deal that would politically destabilize Ukraine, PooTin will feel there is no other choice but to continue his three-day sPeCiAl mIlItArY oPeRaTiOn. One thing is for sure, though. It's looking less and less likely that Trump will simply throw Ukraine under the bus. Because despite all of the Bullshishka that he uttered throughout his re-election campaign, despite Trump being the preferred candidate of the Kremlin over Harris or Brandon, it seems Trump still sees the strategic value in supporting Ukraine. And if he can get something out of it while stopping the war and solidifying Ukraine's very existence, more power to him. Of course this may upset the PooTin cucks who were sure that Trump would give into the wishes of Dear Leader PooTin, but hey, that's what they get for taking Trump at his word. Tenchusatsu