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Russia invaded Ukraine on February 27, 2014.

nan said:

PVW said:

nan said:

PVW said:

Russia invaded Ukraine on February 27, 2014.

Ok, so you are talking about Crimea, which I'm guessing we have different opinions about, right?  

What is your view on this?

Go back through this thread. You'll see that I've consistently referred to Russia's actions of 2022 as an escalation of the war it began in 2014.

WHAT????  You are so Russophobic that I tend to glaze over your habit of blaming the Russians for everything.   You are saying the Russians began the war in 2014?  How?

By invading and occupying Ukrainian territory. Most people have no problem recognizing that as war.

In February of 2014, Crimea was the legitimate territory of Ukraine. And Russia invaded and occupied it. It also sent troops into eastern Ukraine to stoke an insurgency.

You're free to explain why you feel Russia was justified in going to war against Ukraine, but let's be clear that this is what you're doing.

I did. He's a liar and those who believe him are dupes. Take, for instance, where he talks about WWII -- he conveniently skips over the fact that the war began, not with Germany attacking the USSR, but with the USSR and Germany allied and jointly attacking Poland. In the context of Ukraine, his talking about millions killed very pointedly skips over the millions killed by the USSR.

His speech is full of similar dishonest omissions and misdirections. It's a speech that relies on his audience's ignorance and credulity.

Came upon these just recently:

Songs of disappearance - Australian Bird Calls.

In this ARIA chart-topping recording of pure birdsong you can hear 53 of our most threatened species:

(ARIA is the Australian Recording Industry Association.  Aussie version of the Grammy Awards.)

https://youtu.be/c2M0H9Z1HuQ

Aussie Birds and their calls

https://youtu.be/vhlE13EqjJk

Australia's most common birds

https://youtu.be/T5UEwzp2bWs

KarenMarlowe said:

The_Soulful_Mr_T said:

joan_crystal said:

Queen size sheets can come in different sizes.  Some queen size mattresses are extra long (California) size and require California-size sheets.  Others may be designed for a thinner or thicker mattress.  What did it say on the queen size sheet set you bought regarding measurements of the flat sheet in the set? Did you look to see if other sets were longer or wider (depending on where you need the extra fabric)?

Hi, Joan,

I've bought queen sets from a few vendors (Amazon, BB&B, Company Store, Macys) and the flat sheets from every one of them are too narrow to tuck under the mattress.  I don't think one can shop for a larger queen-size flat sheet, if that's what you're suggesting. 

I have bought relatively inexpensive and relatively expensive queen sized sheets and this is the case for newer queen mattresses--they aren't long enough to tuck in the sides. You can buy separates which might solve your problem, but king is so wide compared to the queen, the sheet will be practically dragging on the floor before you tuck it in.

I like the deep overhang. I like to tuck all that extra sheet in and get the cocoon effect. 

Total joy of driving to the beach with Motown or Beach Boys on the radio. (sorry lazy re: links, close your eyes and feel the sun)

eta:  long before the sun turned out to be hazardous to health, and cars were recognized as hazardous to life on earth. sigh.

I look forward to seeing what Mark, our Aussie friend, posts regularly. It’s gone.

Jaytee said:

I’m thinking there could be some value to having the debate also. Hopefully the young voters who couldn’t vote last election will witness the crazy antics of trump. I think he’s gonna go after Biden like a pit bull and try to shut him down when he’s speaking. It's beyond absurd that Trump has eager suitors vying for the position of Vice President despite his treatment of Mike Pence, the incitement on January 6 that nearly resulted in the murder of Pence, and his family should be a warning, but it sure seems like they’re under a spell. 

if the debates don't happen it won't be because Biden backs out it will be because Trump does. I had forgotten that Trump backed out of the second debate in 2020 because of his terrible performance in the first. 

Trump, his campaign, and right wing media are already laying the groundwork for him to skip the debates. They are already claiming that the format is "rigged" in Biden's favor. 

It wouldn't surprise me at all if Trump decides to cancel the debates.

jmitw said:

you should be able to buy separate flat and fitted sheets...although harder find might have limits and have to take when you can get, not necessarily something that you like the look of.  i purposely got an old style mattress a few years ago, I am disabled and can't get on to the huge mattresses....Jembro on Morris Ave in Union has them....the quality is similar to the old sear mattress I had (which was the 2nd cheapest at the time).

Yeah, I hear ya; I bought a hybrid foam/spring mattress about 5 years ago, and between the number of sink holes that have developed, and the fact that it’s so heavy you practically need a forklift in order to tuck in the sheets, I will be going back to traditional mattresses in the future.