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  • Russians are really bad about impersonation. Both sides keep changing their arm bands for ID because of that. That’s why they’re using replaceable ducktape. They’re temporary. If you stick with one color, the enemy impersonates you. It’s a colour code. I know that’s morally wrong, but that’s what’s happening. There’s also NO chance that helps with identifying your limb /s. I’m not a combatant, but I’ve been following Ukrainen info lines for a while. They talked about it once. I’ll edit if I can find a source.

    Edit: I can’t find the example of a soldier talking about the arm bands, but here’s some evidence (I saw it, but it was removed):

    “During the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian ground forces started to use reflective yellow armbands, similar to yellow reflective belts used in the U.S. Army.[2] Later, they switched the armband color to blue (the other color of the Ukrainian flag) to prevent Russians from infiltrating their ranks.[3]” Wikipedia

    “Russian forces have used red, as well as gray, white cloth, neon green, silver reflective bands, and black and orange ribbon. The black and orange ribbon is a reference to the Order of Saint George, the highest military decoration in the Russian Federation. The colors of the ribbon are said to symbolize war’s fire and gunpowder, the death and resurrection of Saint George, or the colors of the original Russian imperial coat of arms.” Wikipedia

    I don’t blame them for hiding the exact info. Loose lips sink ships.

    Edit 2: Here’s an article with the person who gave the info:

    https://www.indiatoday.in/world/russia-ukraine-war/story/exclusive-change-of-colours-in-ukraine-camp-to-foil-infiltration-by-russia-saboteurs-1924688-2022-03-12







  • Xanthrax@lemmy.worldtoPolitical Memes@lemmy.worldPolls are still open
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    15 days ago

    Being a nihilist does not make you self defeatist. I’m a nihilist, and I still believe in cosmopolitanism. I’m voting Kamala and then protesting immediately after. That’s the nature of the two party system. I’m alive, I’m a person, and I give my life and those things meaning. We can still fight.

    I think the big issue is that a lot of people feel like their vote doesn’t matter because they’re not in a swing state. They definitely matter, especially locally.

    Edit: well today fucking sucks





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    22 days ago

    What statistics are you referencing? I’m not doubting you, I’m just curious. Regardless of the answer, if we don’t stand up to Russia, we will be doomed World War statistics. Most of the numbers I’ve found suggest a battle of attrition over supplies, not men. In regards to history, relatively few men have died, but the cost of arms has gone up astronomically. Consumer drones might put that into question eventually. That and Putin. If we’re literally talking about the statistical number of deaths Putin has caused, maybe, MAYBE it’s greater than Stalin, but then we get into the definition of “responsibility.” Okay, I’m doubting you, but I want to be wrong.


  • All the kids I’ve met are good at navigating UI, regardless of the platform. They know how to use websites well, but they don’t know how they work. This is a generalization, though.

    I actually had a nightmare last night: my boss took me offline while I was making a script, and I think that’s even scarier for younger generations. This is coming from an older Gen Z.







  • Xanthrax@lemmy.worldtoNon-Political Memes@lemmy.mlI hate that that happens
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    24 days ago

    At least we don’t have honorifics (too bad) or gender based grammar. TELL ME WHY MY DESK IS MALE IN GERMAN. I also like our prefix, root word, and suffix system. Also, wait until you hear about “ma” in Mandarin. I believe it’s “Mom, What”, and two other things (it has been a while since college). It’s all "ma,"and the definition changes based on tone.