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On the contrary, it could very much be a LOT more in the wrong, but it isn't. True, true, they're bad, but not ISIS or Nazi level bad.

When? Russian spetznaz? It was most certainly not. Is it more comfortable to support a near blatant invasion of a sovereign nation? Is it more comfortable to support an obvious lie? I will be honest, the Ukrainian government isn't 100% clean, but that in no way justifies supporting a side that could not be more in the wrong.

http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/dec/06/us-fears-isis-nothern-libya-derna More on ISIS rule in Derna, Libya.

http://www.ecfr.eu/publications/summary/syrias_war_economy http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/isis-attack-on-syrian-air-base-repelled-by-troops-1.2863168 More on Syria's economic collapse and possible use of chemical weapons by Assad again.

How much you want to bet that they have already, and just haven't made the things? This is not a bureaucracy problem, it's a funding one.

I don't know how to specify any further. Greater autonomy means that they can make their own decisions in their own territory, but are still part of Ukraine and have to adhere to Ukrainian laws. Realistically, I can't. At the very least we need to make sure that it's agreed on.

I just said it. Greater autonomy for the region. Other things like respect for language rights, reconstruction, etc. If evidence arises that Russia is rigging the election like they did previously, or the "separatists" and Russian volunteers/military personnel don't feel like leaving, then the war should continue.

That is one of the few things you've said that made some sense. You do know that if you can do it, so can NASA, right?

How? I am working with some friends to design a drone mining system, (megawatt lasers included) and the orbital refinery systems. No, I mean how and where are you able to do what NASA could do?

Enslaved? What the hell is that supposed to mean? And for the record, a 49/51 split means that there has to be a compromise (like greater autonomy for the region).

How? Oh, it can, it's just extremely long term.

Have a vote in all regions occupied by the "separatists", with international, Western, and Russian observers. If the vote is "go to Russia/independence" by a majority, then Ukraine is to disengage and a DMZ is to be created. If the vote is "return to Ukraine" by a majority, then the "separatists" are to disengage, all Russian "volunteers" and military personel are to leave the country ASAP.

This is going to play right into ISIS narratives that the Shias and Western "crusaders" are trying to kill Sunnis. *sigh*

When was this an issue before the Maidan? - hopes to bring Ukraine into a Russian-led bloc. Indeed, the strategy now ssems to be "gain the more beneficial parts of the country, radicalize the rest of it, and freeze the conflict". And if Ukraine wanted to join NATO? The most horseshit part of the whole article. We need a real vote in the Donbass, not the very sketchy ones we currently had. If they desire autonomy after that vote, then Ukraine should grant it. Agreed, but note the parts I bolded. Now what could have possibly caused that, hmm? Who?

I wish. Why can't I burn my computer?! WHY!?

We'll assume they're a non-issue. They didn't give me a helping hand when I fell down a pit or got crushed by a Garg.

Back to my problems: As it turns out, Opposing Force now has an error message: "W_LoadWadFile: coun't load gfx.wad" Talk about really bad luck.

It's the fourth thread there, and on the first page. I doubt that's the issue.

The US by itself has more than enough Abrams tanks, Apache helicopters, and (most importantly) air power to go around. You can have thousands of Gargs, but it means jack shit if they don't have any Mantas protecting them. What the hell is that supposed to mean? And for the record, Half Life takes place anywhere from 2000-2009.

Well everyone ignored me, and I can't get a new computer. Fuck.

If you are going to attack me and others, then quite frankly I have nothing to say to you, and encourage everybody else to do the same.

To the cartoonish levels presented, possibly.

This. All of his points hold legitimate concerns, but are cranked so far to the left that I would expect this on Soviet propaganda networks.

Well, now there's hordes of factors to consider for Xen. Dammit Dan! Alright, disregard my figures.

Another one of these? Look man, there have been a few other threads about this before, please close this one.