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#91

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - September 13, 2024, 07:55:29 AM

It might depend on whether his political/ideological content aligns with the person watching it, mighten it?

I don't know if I've seen any of his stuff where he goes on the political so I don't really know where he stands.

I just wonder maybe if people are on a separate side politically to him, then that's why he loses credibility and authority - to them. Might it be different if they and he were both taking the same political stance? 

If a person is intellectually honest the political leaning of a purported expert or commentator should make no difference in the amount of weight or credibility that person lends to the opinion. For me, it has to do with the bonafides or credentials, ie. training, experience, education and intellect. Personally, I may not agree with everything a given expert says, but if he or she is discussing a topic in which he or she has great education or experience, I'm still going to listen and consider. If that same person is expressing opinion on a matter to which they do not have particular proven expertise, I'm going to be much more circumspect.

[Smolensk '43]

#92

Wargame Design Studio / Re: Panzer Campaigns Thread

Last post by rahamy - September 13, 2024, 07:32:15 AM

Release day is here... Smolensk '43 is now available! You can read more about it, including comments from the testing team in todays post:

https://wargameds.com/blogs/news/panzer-campaigns-smolensk-43-released

#93

Books & Reading / Re: What are we reading?

Last post by ArizonaTank - September 13, 2024, 07:00:48 AM

Just started, Case Red: The Collapse of France 1940 by the ever-insightful Robert Forczyk. Gonna be a good one.   

Excellent book.

Also recommend his book, "Where the Iron Crosses Grow." History of the WWII Crimean campaign.

https://www.amazon.com/Where-Iron-Crosses-Grow-Military/dp/1472816781/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3MP8JN6WJVR4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ETAELNe1nnOB7lbPeDHeCnIwyCBzfHSGYbO4ybWr2J9YokjrGjkG278HY_ExdgSquzA4b8_H0aHmafwFHLOF7hqr40F2gfOU5hxmE7alBgwaTl7k63WdqAmYrmv8iVffVf5c6alp_RT1gomYnjvEJ6ObwJNhVh5VNEsCXMIRe3dNCzU9W9Y6Z05GKU54TXYhvkXMkBsQN0NQhVuCLcfKu4zK3VBcQ60LG4_WwwPjvLM._3OUAODMDnnOF1X4BskvbtHXByyfUcodW9o68DpdEuk&dib_tag=se&keywords=where+the+iron+crosses+grow&qid=1726243428&sprefix=where+the+iron+c%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1

#94

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by JudgeDredd - September 13, 2024, 06:43:36 AM

It might depend on whether his political/ideological content aligns with the person watching it, mighten it?

I don't know if I've seen any of his stuff where he goes on the political so I don't really know where he stands.

I just wonder maybe if people are on a separate side politically to him, then that's why he loses credibility and authority - to them. Might it be different if they and he were both taking the same political stance?   

In other news, Putin's decided if Storm Shadow is allowed to cross the border into Russia, ..."NATO is at war with Russia".

Of course the danger is - boxing him into a corner where he does in fact feel the need to escalate from conventional arms. But like I said - if you cow tow to threats, then why the **** have armies and weapons in the first place. We might just as well roll over and have our tummies tickled.

**** him.

#95

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by Jarhead0331 - September 13, 2024, 05:32:20 AM

I think McBeth is a legit military intel analyst too. I watch his videos and have posted some here on occasion. However, I also think he has exhibited personal bias and when his content crosses over from the military to the political or ideological, I think his voice loses some of its credibility and authority.

For the record, I'm not talking about the above video specifically, because I have not watched it.

#96

Wargaming / Re: Poland 39 and Afrika Korps...

Last post by Trafalgar Editions - September 13, 2024, 04:35:25 AM

Hello again!!

Here is the link to the video of 5 turns of a basic game so you can see how to play. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z71RwDyrSew&t=2s&ab_channel=TrafalgarEdiciones

Grettings !!

#97

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by JudgeDredd - September 13, 2024, 01:05:57 AM

Ryan McBeth is a legit military intel analyst.  He made a video debunking fears and consternation about Project 2025.  He's a very level headed and unbiased guy, all in all.  There's a reason I shared his video and not the countless others whinging about who's being paid by Russia and why.

I believe Ryan McBeth is totally legit. Maybe I'm being hoodwinked, but I have a feeling he knows what he's talking about...far more so than 99.9% of the rest of the internet users (well aware I'm one of them  )

I don't know what he's got - his analysis just seems to have legitimacy...the whole process he goes through.

I'll stick by him until I'm informed of something to make me question that.

#98

Current Events / Re: RIP Chad McQueen

Last post by Jarhead0331 - September 13, 2024, 12:20:34 AM

RIP.

Is he related to ole Steve?

Yes. His son.

#99

Current Events / Re: RIP Chad McQueen

Last post by al_infierno - September 12, 2024, 10:58:40 PM

RIP.

Is he related to ole Steve?

#100

Current Events / Re: Russia's War Against Ukrai...

Last post by al_infierno - September 12, 2024, 10:57:22 PM

This guy strikes me as a total, 'Flake' badly in need of a girlfriend. Or a new hobby. What a coincidence, less than two months before a national election someone with a political view finds fault with others they disagree with. 

Ryan McBeth is a legit military intel analyst.  He made a video debunking fears and consternation about Project 2025.  He's a very level headed and unbiased guy, all in all.  There's a reason I shared his video and not the countless others whinging about who's being paid by Russia and why.