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I really hope so, they will need to keep him if they go down as it would cost loads to get rid. There is no improvement to Everton as far as I can see, bang average they are.

There are empty shelves here in various supermarkets. Whole sections of items are just not there one week and then appear again. It's a lack of drivers and the supply chain in general as far as I know.

I love it when they lose, it makes me well happy for the rest of the day.

I watched this also, I wonder what the true state is ?

Funnily enough, This just happended Poland announces it has sent Leopard tanks to Ukraine

The Leopard 2 tank is considered to be one of the most advanced and effective main battle tanks in the world, and it has several features that could make it a valuable asset for Ukraine in the event that they acquire them in the numbers I would like to see. Firstly, the Leopard 2 is known for its excellent armor protection, which is critical in modern warfare, particularly in urban environments where tanks may be vulnerable to ambushes and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Leopard 2's armor has been designed to withstand a wide range of threats, including shaped charges, kinetic energy penetrators, and RPGs. Secondly, the Leopard 2 has a powerful and accurate main gun, which is capable of engaging targets at long range with high precision. The tank's gun can fire a range of different types of ammunition, including armor-piercing fin-stabilized discarding sabot (APFSDS), high-explosive anti-tank (HEAT), and high-explosive fragmentation (HEF) rounds, giving it flexibility in different combat scenarios. Thirdly, the Leopard 2 is equipped with advanced fire control systems, including a laser rangefinder, thermal imaging sensors, and a stabilized gunner's sight, which allow it to engage targets with a high degree of accuracy and speed. Compared to what they have now, it's a different world. It's harder to miss. Overall, if Ukraine were to acquire Leopard 2 tanks, they could potentially provide significant benefits in terms of increased firepower, mobility, and protection for their armed forces. However, it is important to note that tanks alone are not sufficient to win a war, and a comprehensive strategy that includes effective tactics, logistics, and support systems is necessary to achieve military success. The question is also, how do you stop them from a Russian point of view? If they attack one of these with a normal RPG, that's just not good enough and how do do this without giving your positions away? (+NATO demands infantry / air artillary support with the tanks). Used properly, Russia might literally run away.

Rwanda ?

100% agree, it's all on it's way. We need to be patient, I would rather wait until all weaponry introduced onto the battlefield can be used to its full potential with expert users and the support structure to back them up. Otherwise Ukraine will just be doing the same as Russia, untrained soldiers in machinery they don't know, except a lot more expensive. Ukraine is using Russia designed tanks from the 70's and still beating Russia in terms of tank warfare, The game will change as soon as the Leopard II's arrive, if they go with these properly (200+) it's all over, Russia cannot stop these tanks. I would be astonished if they destroyed even 5% once they get going. If it sees you and shoots at you, that's it, over. Once they break it then we will see it was worth the pause (I hope) Russia comes across as some sort of Hive Mind with Putin the biggest Queen going, but it isn't. Russia needs the defense not to fail anywhere at all for the next 3 months. So full supply and logistics across the whole front with no mistakes or running out of this or that. Even a NATO trained army would struggle with this logistically for a length of time.

Were you in "Tropic Thunder" ?

Ik ook niet.

I think this conflict will be unique in that I don't think there is a limit on the money. The location of Ukraine and the timing means Russia are *****ed. The US aren't messing about, the training and getting the weopons there is as fast as possible in the circumsrtances. At no point will the US allow Russia to gain land from this. The US are all in on this one IMO which is really good long term.

Keir Starmer on BBC Breakfast today with his 5 pledges for if ever in Government.

I believe the main problem with any of the high ticket items (MBT / Planes) is purely down to logistics and the support of the weapons' (Weird Fuel / specific ammunition) and as you say, the training to deliver all of this, all of the time. It's when things go wrong or break, repair ability is key and will be a big difference (Russia just leave the stuff as they have zero clue what to do with a breakage) I think the training for the weapons' is either completed or in progress like a production line. Once they get all the logistics ready then they can push back.

I disagree, There is stealing sweets from the newsagent offenses and joining a terrorist organization half way across the world. She knew what she was doing and was free to turn around at any point. The message to the victims of terror (Eg Manchester) might look at it all differently to you. If she came back then she becomes rich and in demand, that can't be good for anyone expect the terrorist's. I can't stand the way they talk about her like she is Mother Teresa.

The slowest of slowest news day it seems. No wars or earthquakes.

When Shamima Begumjust lost the case the BBC reported it as breaking news (It's not breaking news to be honest, only for ISIS and the BBC) The BBC seemed distraught on the result, they have made it quite clear all morning they would love her back in the country. They really are awful at times.

They can't afford to miss all those goals he adds. What a bargain for them. words removed.

*Gorra

I Watch him every day. Really good.^^

I think it's County Lines text speak for 2 bags of something. 1 Baby = 1 Gram? (I don't know I am making this all up) But I think the deal went wrong and rodders0223 ain't too happy with the deal or general vibe that has sadly played out in front of us all. It's the best guess I have with the information supplied.

It dropped 0.7% over the last year. You would expect their income tax payments to have risen, currently they are running at a deficit. (They get in less than they give out currently) Wage amounts dropped significantly in this time and inflation has risen. Apart from that he is spot on.

I thought that as well. They don't look happy.

Started "The Last of Us" Finished Episode 1. 7/10 so far. Felt a bit rushed but enjoying it.