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Auburn1968
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re: UN faces total financial collapse, a result of non-payment of dues by member states
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 6:00 pm to Ailsa
Make member countries pay NY priced rent for their offices.
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re: Canada is now euthanizing 2X more people per year than dogs
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 5:58 pm to Ailsa
Their dogs and cats get better healthcare too.
re: Rapper Akon's goal is to get as many African Americans back to Africa as he can.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 5:56 pm to TrueTiger
American money goes a very long way in many parts of Africa.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 11:38 am to Coeur du Tigre
Grok search on numbers of Western fighters now in Ukraine.
These form the bulk of Ukraine's Western fighters. Pledges and deliveries come from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium (with some delays).Total pledged/expected: Around 85 F-16AM/BM models in the long term (from various allies).
Delivered by late 2025/early 2026: Significant portions have arrived, including full 24 from the Netherlands (completed by mid-2025), 19 committed from Denmark (multiple batches since 2024), and smaller numbers from Norway (at least 6-14 reported). Belgium's deliveries (up to 30) were partially postponed into 2026.
Operational/estimated in service: Likely in the range of 40-60+ by now, based on phased arrivals starting summer 2024, combat use reported since late 2024/early 2025, and references to them flying daily missions. Not all delivered airframes are necessarily combat-ready at once due to maintenance, pilot training, and integration.
Mirage 2000-5FFrance has supplied these for air defense and multirole roles.Initial deliveries: First batch in early 2025 (at least 6 reported operational by February 2025).
Additional: More arrived or expected in 2025-2026, with reports of 2-4 more by mid-2026 (potentially bringing total to ~8-10, though some losses like one crash have occurred).
Operational: At least 6-8 in service, with France providing ongoing support/training.
Other Western TypesNo confirmed operational Gripens, Rafales, or others yet. Major commitments exist for future deliveries (e.g., up to 150 Gripens from Sweden starting in 2026, 100 Rafales from France over a decade), but these are long-term plans or initial small batches expected later in 2026—not yet in Ukraine's active fleet.
No evidence of other types like Eurofighters or Gripens in service as of March 2026.
Overall Estimate Ukraine currently operates roughly 50-70 Western fighter jets (mostly F-16s, plus a smaller Mirage contingent). This is a notable upgrade from pre-2024 Soviet-era MiG-29/Su-27 fleets but remains far below Russia's numbers and Ukraine's long-term goal of ~250 modern fighters.These jets are used for air defense (intercepting missiles/drones), ground strikes, and deterrence, but face challenges like pilot shortages, basing vulnerabilities, and munitions limits. Numbers fluctuate with deliveries, maintenance, and losses. For the latest developments, check sources like Kyiv Post, Reuters, or official Ukrainian statements, as the situation evolves rapidly.
These form the bulk of Ukraine's Western fighters. Pledges and deliveries come from Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, and Belgium (with some delays).Total pledged/expected: Around 85 F-16AM/BM models in the long term (from various allies).
Delivered by late 2025/early 2026: Significant portions have arrived, including full 24 from the Netherlands (completed by mid-2025), 19 committed from Denmark (multiple batches since 2024), and smaller numbers from Norway (at least 6-14 reported). Belgium's deliveries (up to 30) were partially postponed into 2026.
Operational/estimated in service: Likely in the range of 40-60+ by now, based on phased arrivals starting summer 2024, combat use reported since late 2024/early 2025, and references to them flying daily missions. Not all delivered airframes are necessarily combat-ready at once due to maintenance, pilot training, and integration.
Mirage 2000-5FFrance has supplied these for air defense and multirole roles.Initial deliveries: First batch in early 2025 (at least 6 reported operational by February 2025).
Additional: More arrived or expected in 2025-2026, with reports of 2-4 more by mid-2026 (potentially bringing total to ~8-10, though some losses like one crash have occurred).
Operational: At least 6-8 in service, with France providing ongoing support/training.
Other Western TypesNo confirmed operational Gripens, Rafales, or others yet. Major commitments exist for future deliveries (e.g., up to 150 Gripens from Sweden starting in 2026, 100 Rafales from France over a decade), but these are long-term plans or initial small batches expected later in 2026—not yet in Ukraine's active fleet.
No evidence of other types like Eurofighters or Gripens in service as of March 2026.
Overall Estimate Ukraine currently operates roughly 50-70 Western fighter jets (mostly F-16s, plus a smaller Mirage contingent). This is a notable upgrade from pre-2024 Soviet-era MiG-29/Su-27 fleets but remains far below Russia's numbers and Ukraine's long-term goal of ~250 modern fighters.These jets are used for air defense (intercepting missiles/drones), ground strikes, and deterrence, but face challenges like pilot shortages, basing vulnerabilities, and munitions limits. Numbers fluctuate with deliveries, maintenance, and losses. For the latest developments, check sources like Kyiv Post, Reuters, or official Ukrainian statements, as the situation evolves rapidly.
re: Lesbian Navy Captain Faces Court Martial After $100M Ship Ran Aground, Caught Fire, Sank
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 11:26 am to Night Vision
Like dems here, New Zealand put leftist box checking over actual skill and merit.
Bet she can't parallel park too.
Bet she can't parallel park too.
re: Strikes on Iran are very popular. Bipartisan support.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 11:18 am to LSUbest
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Reuters says only 25% of Americans support the action.
Are they sure they were polling actual Americans?
re: Strikes on Iran are very popular. Bipartisan support.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/2/26 at 11:00 am to Timeoday
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Seeing sooooooo much HAPPINESS among the Iranian citizens for the first time in my life.
When Obama and Hillary hit Libya and toppled Ghaddafi, it opened the door to the Jihadists. Same in Arab Spring. That was dumb at the very least.
Iran's door is being opened not to Jihadists, but to people who are sick and tired of oppressive Islam.
Venezuela's door has been opened to allow the people to again be free of the oppression and poverty that the communist created.
There is a big difference.
re: Bubble BURST
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 9:57 pm to MsGarrison
Seems that SP has lost this team.
Biggest problem I believe is the lack of a rim protector and Broome like inside threat. Everything else is trying to cover what's missing with the other players and it doesn't really work.
Still the team seems to be regressing by not beating a 10 in a row loss team at home.
Biggest problem I believe is the lack of a rim protector and Broome like inside threat. Everything else is trying to cover what's missing with the other players and it doesn't really work.
Still the team seems to be regressing by not beating a 10 in a row loss team at home.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 5:20 pm to WeeWee
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This could be a breakthrough on the diplomatic front if true. Wonder if Ukraine's counteroffensive is straining Russia more than is being reported> IMO there is no way Russia allows the USA to protect Ukraine like we protect Israel if his military isn't about to crap out on him.
It could be that his army is about to crack. Vagner nearly marched to Moscow and there wasn't much for resistance even then. Putin put his foot deep into the honey pot at great cost to Russia's future.
re: How much of what we're seeing now is directly because of F-35?
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 4:47 pm to No Colors
Read that the F35 has the radar signature of a sparrow.
re: US Marines attacked at consulate in Pakistan. Several Pakistani's have received head shots
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 1:56 pm to Timeoday
re: Official US/Israel vs Iran war thread
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 1:43 pm to Blizzard of Chizz
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They are attacking neighboring countries hoping those countries put pressure on us to stop. It’s backfired.
Their neighbors are mobilizing their militaries in response.
re: Bing West: Arm the People
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 12:55 pm to MetArl15
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We armed the mujahadeen in Afghanistan. How’d that work out?
The popular uprising in Iran is very much the opposite of the mujahadeen. They've had enough of that crap.
re: Official US/Israel vs Iran war thread
Posted by Auburn1968 on 3/1/26 at 12:40 pm to geoag58
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Under the mullahs there were nine million watching eighty-one million. Now the situation is reversed. The new Iran needs to outlaw the party and also a zero tolerance policy for any shenanigans.
They should also be hunted down and held accountable for their crimes.
re: Breaking: statement from Netanyahu: The ayatollah has likely been killed
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 1:19 pm to TigersHuskers
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And im sure someone more radical will follow.
This isn't Libya and we aren't backing some Jihadist wannabes.
re: Official US/Israel vs Iran war thread
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 1:03 pm to VolInBavaria
After the bombing decapitates the regime, what comes next? Arm the protestors and back them up with air power?
re: Anyone else concerned about sleeper cells here in the US?
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 12:54 pm to _Hurricane_
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How many Uber drivers have you had in the last 3 years that don’t speak any English and are named Muhammad?
The only people who we should let in from the Mideast are the persecuted Christians.
re: US National Guardsman calls for overthrow of Trump, announces candidacy for mayor
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 12:52 pm to TS1926
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Queer as a three dollar bill.
Sounds like it.
re: US National Guardsman calls for overthrow of Trump, announces candidacy for mayor
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 12:48 pm to Roaad
That will bring extremely serious charges.
re: Latest Updates: Russia-Ukraine Conflict.
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 11:33 am to doubleb
quote:
The Kremlin is continuing to crack down on pro-war information space figures that it cannot fully co-opt or subordinate to state control as part of wider efforts to consolidate the information space under the Kremlin’s control.
The Putin mafia only wants to hear and see what it wants to hear and see. That's part of what got them into this quagmire to start with.
re: An elementary school may have been hit in Iran. 85 dead
Posted by Auburn1968 on 2/28/26 at 11:23 am to The Baker
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Iran's judiciary said
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