Off Topic The Politics Thread

I didn’t see it, but know Hitler wanted Stalingrad principally because it bore Uncle Joe’s name and so became an ego-driven folly. The German army (was it the 9th?***) was originally tasked with capturing the rich oilfields further south, which were critical for the war effort, but Adolf had them diverted.

For similar egotistical reasons, Stalin wanted every man, woman & child to fight to the death rather than lose the city.

***It was the 6th Army - thank you, Beth

 

That's essentially what the program said.
Paulus who commanded the 6th Army, was promoted above his ability, he had never lead in the field. As Stalingrad was being lost he was promoted to Field Marshall and told no German Field Marshall had ever surrender, and so was expected to commit suicide. He surrendered.

Yes again you are right Uber...it was a vanity project for both...due to it being called Stalingrad!!

 

Errmm.....no, I dont believe that's what I said.

 

5 Russian banks and 3 Ruskie billionaires having sanctions imposed on them in the UK, plus other nations following suit...all planned to starve the Russian Army of funds....it's a start.

And Germany halting the certification of the gas pipeline too

 

I’d quite like it if the £1.5bn worth of property in the U.K. known to be owned by associates of Putin (there will be many billions worth more owned through shell companies) was opened up to squatters.

 

Not having much knowledge on Putin and Russian affairs, ive just listened to him on sky news. What a ****ing fruitcake!

 

Thankfully decades ago Chris Morris showed us how this will play out and the joy the media will take in it…..

 

Russia evacuates its diplomatic staff from Ukraine

 

None of this would’ve happened if we still referred to it as The Ukraine, I am convinced.

 

He isn't mad mate.

 

You can be completely insane and still speak lucidly !

 

And the band played believe it you like

 

In more important news, my elecy bill is to be £1000 more for next year! A ****ing disgrace !!!

 

Energy is not just a UK problem

 

You're right, it's not. But it's funny how we were promised that VAT would be cut from our bills, saving us 5%, and now it's not....

 

Its my ****ing problem Goldy! £1000 more a year ffs. Spain seem able to cut the vat on the bills quite easily

 

Just another blatant lie told over and over again. What ****ing mugs they take us all for

 

Poverty will rise considerably, crime will be the knock on effect. Its not ****ing rocket science. What a complete shambles. These liars like Mogg and co should really be held accountable for spreading lies.

 

The French government is forcing EDF to cap price rises at 4%.

The Spanish government has introduced a windfall tax on energy producers.

Rishi Wonga's giving people loans.

 

And we had to leave the Eu to give people loans?!!! Its a national disgrace. Its a political decision to make the poor even more worse off.