in such chaotic circumstances with such an impulsive headcase driving events, you won't always find that it all makes sense
― calzino, Sunday, June 25, 2023 2:59 PM (four minutes ago) bookmarkflaglink
the tweet told a story that purports to make sense but does not make that much sense is what i was talking about
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:05 (ten months ago) link
(except lagoon who has a perfectly worked out logic he is going to share with us last week)
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, June 25, 2023 3:05 PM (fifty-four seconds ago) bookmarkflaglink
why tf is everyone accusing me of this the dumb tweet was the one doing that
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:06 (ten months ago) link
which was what i was taking issue with
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:07 (ten months ago) link
the claim that there was no behind-the-scenes negotiation is strong bcz unsupported and could stand development
also has she not heard of 🧵s #ffs
― mark s, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:12 (ten months ago) link
Three details I'm keeping an 👀:1) how Wagner's "pro units" moved to Rostov to train mobiks instead of getting fucked in Bakhmut2) how the "Wagner influencers" are all in Russia "crowdfunding gear"3) how certain unit is absent in the Prigozhin vs MoD beef#JustWarlordThings— Abraxas Spa (@AbraxasSpa) March 1, 2023
man had his eyes on Rostov in march
― anvil, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:12 (ten months ago) link
the whole thing is so odd, the only thing that seems sure is that a hundred guys with guys taking a road trip to moscow and then walking away scott free is not great for putin
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:23 (ten months ago) link
The story needs more QAnon Shaman
― pomplamoose and circumstance (Ye Mad Puffin), Sunday, 25 June 2023 19:28 (ten months ago) link
US intelligence knew what Prigozhin was up to days before he actually made his move, don't know how Russian intelligence managed to miss it. If they did
― Renaissance of the Celtic Trumpet (Tom D.), Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:02 (ten months ago) link
well they say they did
― mark s, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:02 (ten months ago) link
we were completely blindsided and remain out of our depth, said US intelligence in a flustered statement
― mark s, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:04 (ten months ago) link
broadly some possibilities
1 weak desperate move that prigoz barely got out of alive
2 plan coordinated with sympathetic elites to weaken putin
3 solo attack via which he extracted major future concessions
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:16 (ten months ago) link
3 doesnt really makes sense to me because what leverage does he have now to ensure the promises are delivered, cld see 1 or 2 tho
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:18 (ten months ago) link
we'll know when his coverage improves
Prigozhin’s press office told @RTVi on Sunday afternoon that the warlord “says hi to everyone and will answer questions when he has good [cell phone] reception”.@NastyaStognei @LaurenFedor and @JudithREvans on the fallout from the failed couphttps://t.co/UEwwzqORKU— max seddon (@maxseddon) June 25, 2023
― mark s, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:23 (ten months ago) link
Definitely question some bits of that Stanayova tweet like the certainty of Wagner being eliminated quickly had they actually reached Moscow and engaged in battle with Russian forces routinely described as inferior to them, given also the support for Wagner in Rostov. But yeah can't otherwise explain the about turn.
― nashwan, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:27 (ten months ago) link
i mean wagner did not have very many guys, idk how long it wouldve taken russia to get their act together to take them out but one would think they couldve done it, however did russia want to have a russian on russian battle in moscow no of course not
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:30 (ten months ago) link
Probably just annoyed that her credence regarding Putin's supposed shrewdness in all this is accurate tbh
― nashwan, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:30 (ten months ago) link
putin is def shrewd you dont get to be putin if youre not shrewd
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:31 (ten months ago) link
It's overstated tho, as we can readonably surmise from... *gestures at most things*
― nashwan, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:35 (ten months ago) link
Dude may be cunning/shrewd but let’s not go overboard saying he’s even smart. Dude got the country into an unwinnable unpopular war.
― Crabber B. Munson (Boring, Maryland), Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:38 (ten months ago) link
sure hes human he makes mistakes but as far as working your way up from nothing to a 25 year run as the dictator of a major country you can only tip your cap
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:40 (ten months ago) link
tragic that he fucked up so bad trying to put the feather in his cap
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 20:44 (ten months ago) link
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 bookmarkflaglink
Logical set of possibilities. Powerful.
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 25 June 2023 21:07 (ten months ago) link
I’m seeing so many dumb theories on Twitter about this. It’s watching the first season of True Detective again.
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Sunday, 25 June 2023 21:18 (ten months ago) link
i personally wouldnt get mad if someone didnt like a tweet i posted, thats their choice if they dont like a tweet
― lag∞n, Sunday, 25 June 2023 21:20 (ten months ago) link
I am a logic enjoyer now. It's the truth.
― xyzzzz__, Sunday, 25 June 2023 21:24 (ten months ago) link
you can't logic here it's the noosphere room
― nashwan, Sunday, 25 June 2023 21:29 (ten months ago) link
important statements incoming
The Kremlin said Putin will “make a series of important statements” tonight— Pjotr Sauer (@PjotrSauer) June 26, 2023
― lag∞n, Monday, 26 June 2023 18:30 (ten months ago) link
"Success. I goaded the Pigman, drew him out of his lair, now he is in the pen, awaiting further instruction. I have folded his troops into mine, and I only have to pay them regular pay, with 0 trouble about what was 'owed' Pigman. I have also noted the generals who were so very easy to use as goads. All For Holy MotherFatherland Russia!"
― dow, Monday, 26 June 2023 18:47 (ten months ago) link
xpost Finally telling us his favorite Steely Dan songs.
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Monday, 26 June 2023 18:47 (ten months ago) link
BREAKING: “Putin will emit a series of sounds through his talk-hole tonight”.
― Crabber B. Munson (Boring, Maryland), Monday, 26 June 2023 18:53 (ten months ago) link
He's going to take credit for Havana Syndrome
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Monday, 26 June 2023 18:56 (ten months ago) link
Also looking for a new kremlin catering director
― Andy the Grasshopper, Monday, 26 June 2023 18:57 (ten months ago) link
confirms spurs are ready to consider making an "important bid" for james maddison
― Ár an broc a mhic (darraghmac), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:07 (ten months ago) link
BREAKING: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko will also deliver a statement tonight, after Putin announced one as well— BNO News (@BNONews) June 26, 2023
― xyzzzz__, Monday, 26 June 2023 19:09 (ten months ago) link
which one will be holding Progozhin's head?
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:11 (ten months ago) link
seriously, I bet Putin's statement will just be about how he's still in charge, and there's nothing to worry about, and full speed ahead with the war!
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:13 (ten months ago) link
and also full mobilization of military aged men
He said the organizers of the rebellion will be brought to justice but, other than that, a whole lot of nothing.
― Renaissance of the Celtic Trumpet (Tom D.), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:16 (ten months ago) link
Maybe he meant they'll be brought to this chap, for, I dunno, rapping classes?
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/p74ToBQnIis/sddefault.jpg
― shite hawk down (Matt #2), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:24 (ten months ago) link
No justice, no мир
― Alito Bit of Soap (President Keyes), Monday, 26 June 2023 19:29 (ten months ago) link
lol Lukashenko statement already nixed
― nashwan, Monday, 26 June 2023 19:44 (ten months ago) link
Prigozhin was rumoured to have been spotted at the Green City hotel in Minsk on Monday, according to the Russian news channel Brief. A receptionist at the hotel contacted by the Guardian said she “could not share any information” about guests.
Brillant investigation tactics
― Van Horn Street, Monday, 26 June 2023 20:33 (ten months ago) link
I’m going to call reception and asks them for a list of guests.
― Van Horn Street, Monday, 26 June 2023 20:34 (ten months ago) link
I have a friend in Minskwho has a friend in Pinks
― out-of-print LaserDisc edition (sleeve), Monday, 26 June 2023 21:00 (ten months ago) link
dammit PINSK
rochelle, rochelle
― scanner darkly, Monday, 26 June 2023 21:36 (ten months ago) link
maybe he's back in the hotel's kitchen, starting all over again
― Andy the Grasshopper, Monday, 26 June 2023 22:03 (ten months ago) link
gonna put him in a hot dog costume in a hot dog car
― nashwan, Monday, 26 June 2023 22:15 (ten months ago) link
I was just hearing that Prigozhin was cheered in the streets, en route to Moscow as well as during his expulsion to Belarus
That has to be sort troubling for Putin
― Andy the Grasshopper, Monday, 26 June 2023 22:18 (ten months ago) link
you don't have to putin the red light
― pomplamoose and circumstance (Ye Mad Puffin), Monday, 26 June 2023 22:19 (ten months ago) link