Ukraine / Russia

[Handlebar]

In order to buy energy the EU will have to exchange euros for rubles. The Europeans will have to exchange euro for rubles, in effect the EU central banks will be selling euro buying rubles and propping up the Ruble.

 

[VikingsGuy]

In order to buy energy the EU will have to exchange euros for rubles. The Europeans will have to exchange euro for rubles, in effect the EU central banks will be selling euro buying rubles and propping up the Ruble.

It was already mentioned that this is Purim’s thinking, but this basic currency xchg approach may not work that way given the most disruptive sanctions program the global financial system has ever seen. So we will see.

 

[VikingsGuy]

The war behind the war. Lots going on, here are two small examples: NATO is moving troops already in Poland closer to Belarus border to discourage Belarus from moving its troops to the south to assist floundering Russian efforts north of Kiev. There are also attempts to get Belarus anti-regime factions to start making noise so that Belarus will be reluctant to send troops to Ukraine it may need to put down internal resistance.

 

[Irrelevant]

Sounds like there could be tens of thousands or more dead in Mariupol in the coming week from between the heavy shelling and starvation. Descriptions of the dead littering the ground...

Hundreds of thousands face catastrophe in Mariupol

They need more from the West, and quickly

www.economist.com

 

[mtmuley]

Me until spring bear season is done. This place is getting strange…

No shit. Ya think? Have members here that don't like hunting and seems to me don't even like guns. Forgot the SMFH. mtmuley

 

[SAJ-99]

The ruble is close to being where it was at this time last year .013 vs 0.10/dollar March 21 to March 22

I think you meant 0.010, but that is a 25% drop from a year ago.

 

[SAJ-99]

It was already mentioned that this is Purim’s thinking, but this basic currency xchg approach may not work that way given the most disruptive sanctions program the global financial system has ever seen. So we will see.

Crazy stuff going on. EU has a contract with Russia to buy the nat gas and pipe it through Ukraine. Apparently up to this request, Russia has been adhering to contract. Also, it made the payments on its debt. Why? Why continue to play in the sandbox when the other players have literally called you a war criminal and sold arms to the country you are fighting?

 

[BigHornRam]

Crazy stuff going on. EU has a contract with Russia to buy the nat gas and pipe it through Ukraine. Apparently up to this request, Russia has been adhering to contract. Also, it made the payments on its debt. Why? Why continue to play in the sandbox when the other players have literally called you a war criminal and sold arms to the country you are fighting?

Must be a damn good contract!

 

[homers]

WTH good are sanctions if the US banks are still managing Russian debt payments? Citi, JP Morgan. I guess we (ie, the Biden admin) won't allow Russia to default on their debt payments.

Russia's payment on another bond is processed by U.S. bank -source

Russia's coupon payment on a sovereign bond maturing in 2029 was processed by correspondent bank JPMorgan Chase & Co , a source said on Monday, the second time in recent days the country appears to have averted default.

www.reuters.com

 

[EKYHunter]

No shit. Ya think? Have members here that don't like hunting and seems to me don't even like guns. Forgot the SMFH. mtmuley

Truth! I’ve never seen a hunting forum quite like HT in terms of what you said. Lots of intelligent and knowledgeable folks on HT but some of their views really surprise me, especially in re guns and 2A.

 

[BigHornRam]

WTH good are sanctions if the US banks are still managing Russian debt payments? Citi, JP Morgan. I guess we (ie, the Biden admin) won't allow Russia to default on their debt payments.

Russia's payment on another bond is processed by U.S. bank -source

Russia's coupon payment on a sovereign bond maturing in 2029 was processed by correspondent bank JPMorgan Chase & Co , a source said on Monday, the second time in recent days the country appears to have averted default.

www.reuters.com

Thinking about this. Maybe a deal is in the works between Russia and Ukraine to end this?

 

[Ben Lamb]

No shit. Ya think? Have members here that don't like hunting and seems to me don't even like guns. Forgot the SMFH. mtmuley

Scouted Turkeys this AM. Found 5 Jakes & 1 "meh" Tom. Securing access this week for second season.

 

[MTLabrador]

Scouted Turkeys this AM. Found 5 Jakes & 1 "meh" Tom. Securing access this week for second season.

I keep staring at snowy mountains trying to imagine black bears in green grass. No luck yet.

 

[VikingsGuy]

Truth! I’ve never seen a hunting forum quite like HT in terms of what you said. Lots of intelligent and knowledgeable folks on HT but some of their views really surprise me, especially in re guns and 2A.

A fairly reasonable mix in my opinion.

For a lot of hunters guns are a tool - they have one or two firearms and don't play with build-your-own ARs or high capacity pistols. For them, most gun control stuff has little effect. Of course, for many others, they are gun enthusiasts who like to try all the cool stuff and find the restrictions frustrating. And of course, others do focus on a well-armed resistance to a central govt. - but like broader society, that seems to be a smallish (but very vocal) group here on HT.

I despise echo chambers and greatly appreciate the spread of viewpoints on this and other topics on HT.

 

[Ben Lamb]

I keep staring at snowy mountains trying to imagine black bears in green grass. No luck yet.

The absolute best part of spring bear hunting is napping in the sunshine.

 

[Nick87]

A fairly reasonable mix in my opinion.

For a lot of hunters guns are a tool - they have one or two firearms and don't play with build-your-own ARs or high capacity pistols. For them, most gun control stuff has little effect. Of course, for many others, they are gun enthusiasts who like to try all the cool stuff and find the restrictions frustrating. And of course, others do focus on a well-armed resistance to a central govt. - but like broader society, that seems to be a smallish (but very vocal) group here on HT.

I despise echo chambers and greatly appreciate the spread of viewpoints on this and other topics on HT.

The majority here does not fit the majority of gun owners. Edit, legal gun owners

 

[Ben Lamb]

The majority here does not fit the majority of gun owners.

Certainly not the majority of NRA members. But they tend to fit in with most of the gun owners I know in real life.

This website has actually pushed me into a more conservative view of firearms regulation.

 

[Nick87]

Certainly not the majority of NRA members. But they tend to fit in with most of the gun owners I meet in real life.

I'd agree with that.

 

[BigHornRam]

The absolute best part of spring bear hunting is napping in the sunshine.

Then waking up covered in 2 inches of snow!

 

[noharleyyet]

Certainly not the majority of NRA members. But they tend to fit in with most of the gun owners I know in real life.

This website has actually pushed me into a more conservative view of firearms regulation.

I'm getting a self loathing vibe from your postings. As an unlicensed counsel provider I'm advising you to send me all your handguns. You're welcome.