The Deserter

[girasol]

Been listening to this - then went looking for the text version... The war from the point of view of a Russian Captain (and his wife) who eventually deserted. A detailed look into the Russian army and its history. It can be quite harrowing but also, I think, a very important piece of journalism. I'm guessing it'll win awards. I thought I'd do my bit and share it here. It brings the stupidity and horror of this (and any) war into clear focus.

The Deserter

He didn’t want to fight in Putin’s war — he just wanted to survive. But to make it back to his family and live in peace, he would have to run.

www.nytimes.com

Audio:
The Deserter: An Epic Story of Love and War

Also here: Parts 1-3

Parts 4-5

 

[Pickman's model]

i see yer man's wearing a nato watch strap

 

[girasol]

i see yer man's wearing a nato watch strap

Did you get any further than the very first photo though? Did you read it at all? Or did you just feel the need to make a comment on the man's watch? Are you the fashion police?

 

[Pickman's model]

Did you get any further than the very first photo though? Did you read it at all? Or did you just feel the need to make a comment on the man's watch? Are you the fashion police?

I didn't say anything about his watch

 

[girasol]

seriously, why? ok, you said something about his watch STRAP. What is the point of this? What was the point of your comment Pickman's model ? Did you read the article? This is so confusing, I don't understand what you're trying to get at. Or why?

I posted an article I thought was worth reading, you start to go on about NATO watch strap and getting picky over watch/strap. Why do you do this? You won't actually answer to say whether you read it or not. What's your game? I don't have time or patience for this childish bullshit. I'm too old to play games. It's a very detalied article on how the Russian army works and Russia, and you're going on about some fucking watch strap on the first photo. Did you bother to get past that first photo? Why can't you make the point you are trying to make by being direct?

You are so frustrating to deal with, it's like there's always some agenda or you're attempting to outsmart someone. I am just posting an article. End of. How about you read it? Or don't. I don't give a fuck. I think I'll just put you on ignore, as I find your internet persona very irritating. Have a good life.