Put down the slava pipe and have a look at what the cost basis is for western military gear vs Russian stuff. It’s rarely better than 5:1 even for basic stuff like shells and advanced stuff runs at around 10:1. The idea that it was “pennies on the dollar” is crazy shit.

It’s all narrative. It doesn’t have a relationship to facts on the ground. It’s a sales pitch.

[–] spidermanchild@sh.itjust.works -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

"Pennies on the dollar" refers more to the fact that we have mostly sent old equipment that's already paid for and would otherwise never see the light of day, while also avoiding the use of any US/NATO manpower to massively undermine an adversary. It's a great deal, i.e. pennies on the dollar.

I guess it's edifer to just call everything a "narrative" though than try and understand current events.

[–] Fidel_Cashflow@lemmy.ml 7 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It's a great deal if you're a monster who doesn't pay any mind to the broken Ukrainian bodies littering the trenches for the past few years. More conscripts for the meat grinder, it's cost-effective! Fucking ghouls, I swear.

[–] spidermanchild@sh.itjust.works -4 points 7 months ago

And who's to blame here? Have you considered blaming the invading force, or does it have to be the west for your sensibilities? Everything would be great if we all just rolled over when invaders arrive at the gates!