I am upset because the US military, NATO, EU, etc., are not following my strategy

[EYESORE 9001]

Even though I have no expertise in diplomacy, military tactics, or civil engineering, I am incensed that authorities ignore my ideas. Sure, I didn’t study or work in those fields, but it’s insulting that my opinions are disregarded. It’s very frustrating, having to relinquish control to a bunch of folks who think they know better than me, just because they’ve spent their lives preparing and planning for conflicts like this. We all get a say, right?

In case it’s needed…

[Walleye]

1. And You've probably done all that "research"

[mitch96]

3. Yup, cover the ruskies with ivermectin they will be "cured" of their insanity...

[Walleye]

6. 🤪

[lame54]

40. He's seen Battle of the Bulge 4 times

[mitch96]

43. Wasn't that on the Hallmark channel recently??😏 nt

[Wicked Blue]

44. And parasites nt

[EYESORE 9001]

4. Yeah!

All those hours reading random websites! I guess that was all for nothing!

[rgbecker]

2. I'm guessing you have problems with what the teachers are teaching at school too.

I'm hoping the military starts opening up their planning sessions so we can tell them how to do it. Hell, I spent 4 years in the Army, I know a lot and they should listen.

Is it really needed?

[EYESORE 9001]

7. I got some ideas there too

If the military taught me anything, it’s that learning is most effective at high volume. There’s not nearly enough yelling in our schools.

[Happy Hoosier]

5. That'll be very comforting to Ukrainians

As they lose their country.

[bluewater]

9. Indeed

[EYESORE 9001]

10. Can't fault me for lack of trying

The so-called ‘experts’ just won’t listen to my ideas.

[Karadeniz]

8. Sounds like you wrote the brochure for Trump University !!!!

[EYESORE 9001]

13. Actually, I did

and then he stiffed me for the fee I charged.

[Karadeniz]

15. Here's an idea: sue him !!!! Or is the line too long ?????

[relayerbob]

11. I bet you make a great doctor, too! Can you presctibe some sheep dewormer?

[EYESORE 9001]

17. No, but I will berate some unsuspecting pharmacy tech

for not selling it to you anyway. It’s always best to vent your frustration on someone who is powerless to do anything about your plight.

[relayerbob]

29. Damn straight, comrade

[Samrob]

12. Me too. nt

[BlackSkimmer]

14. Lol, well done.

Plenty won’t get it lol.

[Celerity]

57. armchair generals go

[PJMcK]

16. Who the hell are you?!

Trump?

(wink)

[hippywife]

18. Thank you!

So many people think nothing is being done because they don't understand international law or how organizations such as NATO work.

[EYESORE 9001]

20. Same with 1/6 investigations

Unless everything happens all at once, NOTHING is being done!

[hippywife]

22. Don't forget the DOJ.

Merrick Fucking Garland has a solid reputation. I trust him and that he's doing everything he can to make sure any cases against the former Oaf of Office are as airtight as possible. FFS, people! we've never prosecuted a former president for fraud and conspiracy to overturn an election before! This is all new ground! Let Merrick work!!

[EYESORE 9001]

23. Criticism began very early

I bet it wasn’t a week later that some people insisted he wasn’t up to the job. Of course, they were full of ideas about how he should proceed.

[Kaleva]

19. I used to play Avalon Hill board games so that make me an expert

[EYESORE 9001]

21. I played Risk when I was a kid

So there’s that.

[sarisataka]

24. I have considered

Breaking out my MBT game to see how to stop a Battalion Tactical Group. Unfortunately I only have ASL to game out infantry focus. I am not sure which nations would best represent the current situation.

[Kaleva]

36. The fundamental tactics remain a constant

If I recall correctly, in the game Panzer Leader, one would place antitank weapons where they could cover avenues of approach and be hidden. A modern day Javalin team would do the same thing

[SunSeeker]

25. It's one thing to claim to have more knowledge than the military. But nobody is doing that here.

This is a discussion board.


People have a right to their opinions, and to try to justify those opinions.

What posts specifically are you referring to?

[Caliman73]

27. It is against TOS to "call out" other members.

After that OP, linking to posts could likely be seen as a call out and get alerted.

There are posts around that decry the lack of direct military intervention into Ukraine.

[SunSeeker]

37. Honestly, I have not seen even those kind of posts here, let alone folks who claim to know better.

I have yet to see a post saying that we should put boots on the ground in Ukraine. There are posts that we should be doing more, sure, but virtually all Democrats in Washington are saying that.

[Caliman73]

38. I have seen a couple.

No one overtly saying "boots on the ground" but people calling for "direct intervention" which means what exactly.

Similar to the arguments that "Democrats should do what Republicans do" then when you ask what that would look like, you get crickets.

So, I ask, "What does DO MORE look like?"

[SunSeeker]

48. In his SOTU, Biden listed a number of more things we will do.

And ad-libbed that Putin has no idea what's coming.

So Biden agrees we should, and will, do a lot more.

[BlackSkimmer]

41. Wow, you've missed quite a few.

And no, I won’t link to them.

Believe me they are here, there, and everywhere.

[SunSeeker]

50. Really? You're seeing posts that say we should put boots on the ground in Ukraine?

I haven't seen such demands by Americans in the MSM, let alone here on DU.

[mcar]

49. It's been going on here since the war began

Several on the GD 1st page tonight. All kinds of "why isn't" and "why don't" OPs.

[Celerity]

58. DU search: no fly zone

[SunSeeker]

60. I just did, for the last 30 days, and none of them claim to know better than the military.

Only one OP actually called for a no-fly zone. But nobody called for boots on the ground.

[Meowmee]

53. This

How dare anyone discuss what is going on currently on a political discussion board and have an opposing view of anything. We just need to stfu….

[USALiberal]

59. Many here think the really have a solution!! Nt

[sarisataka]

26. As long as you have read an article on the internet,

Or at least skimmed it, and consulted Twitter I think you are good to go.

[keithbvadu2]

28. I caught you, Donald... you can't hide behind your DU name.

I caught you, Donald... you can't hide behind your DU name.

Trump claimed he knew ‘more than the generals.’

https://archive.thinkprogress.org/generals-want-nothing-to-do-with-trump-0a5ad80cb682/

[Hugin]

30. I'll see your Internet cadet...

and raise you a web MD.

[EYESORE 9001]

31. There's a condition so rare that only six documented cases have been discovered

but, thanks to WebMD and my phenomenal diagnostic skills, I’ve determined that I have it. Now to find a doctor to corroborate my findings…

[Hugin]

33. Why not self-publish?

Being a peer-of-one has advantages.

[ProfessorGAC]

34. I'll Join The Peer Review Panel

For a mere $500 I am sure I will agree with all findings & find no fault with methodology.

[BlackSkimmer]

42. The threads diagnosing world leaders are some of my favorite.

I think at one time both tfg and the wee Korean fellow were declared dead.

[Nevilledog]

32. I've tweeted at the WH 3 times and no one has gotten back to me.

It's like they don't wanna win.

[Brainfodder]

35. Brilliantly hyped, where are the details on this super amazing plan that if we act now we get 2?

[Silent3]

39. I completely agree. Pretty much the only time the armchair quarterbacks have half a chance...

...of being right is when there's a lot of disagreement among the experts.

And even then, they'll only be right by luck, not actually by knowing what they're talking about.

It's painful, however, to watch all the horrible, pointless death and destruction, feeling powerless to make it stop.

[plimsoll]

45. You should have a gig with some network.

I suppose posting here could be a problem for the networks with lower standards (looking at you OANN) but I’m pretty sure PBS used to pay David Brooks for being wrong so who knows. Let’s work on a strategy. You need to say something edgy about elitists spending all this time thinking about a problem and not just acting on their gut feeling. That always gets the people who spend their days in diners on your side. Maybe practice looking like you’re constipated or going to wet yourself would help.

[Sapient Donkey]

46. To be fair, I've played a lot of Civilization, Hearts of Iron, Supreme Ruler, and Call of Duty....

I think that counts for something....

[mcar]

47. Thank you!

[Treefrog]

51. Love this!

[Skittles]

52. thank you

I particularly dislike the advice from those who never served.

[radius777]

54. We live in a democracy and have a civilian controlled military.

Thus, unlike in an autocracy, it's the citizens' duty to voice their opinions on national and international affairs. Being an 'expert' is not a requirement to participate in democracy. Most of the so-called experts did nothing for years while this conflict brewed.

[EYESORE 9001]

56. This brings up an important point

Every citizen need not be a diplomat or military maven, but it’s critical to elect leaders who have enough sense to follow the advice of the experts, once they have discerned which is the right way to go. Do we want a pompous ass who thinks he knows more than the generals calling the shots? I sure AF don’t.

[jcgoldie]

55. right

Why should anyone have a fucking opinion or ask questions when we are watching war crimes committed on live television. Shut the fuck up and don't voice it there are experts who know more than you. Don't ask what they know and don't question. You don't get a say so why should you go to an internet message board full of like minded individuals and express your feelings or concerns. STFU and know your role.