Susan Tee

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Doctors Without Borders expresses horror at deadly Israeli strike in Rafah https://t.co/JfFSm1NuCp

[Kjella G @KjellaG]

@nxt888 Of course, no doubt that Putin is provoked by anyone who goes against his ideas of “world order”. From Politskovskaja and Navalny to Georgia and Ukraine. I agree totally.

[Andrii Zvorygin 🇨🇦 N-PH2196 H2a1 @aizvo]

Several historical examples illustrate how dying empires embarked on military adventures that ultimately strained them into collapse or led to significant territorial losses:

**The Roman Empire**: The Roman Empire is a classic example of an empire that overextended itself through continuous military expeditions. These military campaigns not only demanded vast amounts of resources but also led to manpower shortages and significant financial strains. The empire's eventual division and the loss of territories to various barbarian groups can be partly attributed to the unsustainable military ambitions that overstretched its capabilities【1†source】.

Swedish Empire: During the Great Northern War (1700-1721), King Charles XII of Sweden led an invasion into Russia as part of his military campaigns to assert Swedish dominance in the Baltic region. The campaign reached a critical point at the Battle of Poltava in 1709, where the Swedish army was decisively defeated by Peter the Great's Russian forces. This defeat marked the beginning of the decline for the Swedish Empire as a major European power. The loss at Poltava, followed by further defeats and territorial concessions in subsequent treaties, significantly reduced Sweden's influence and marked the rise of Russia as a major power in Eastern Europe.

Napoleonic France: Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Russia in 1812, known as the Russian Campaign, ended disastrously for the French Empire. The campaign resulted in massive losses of troops due to the harsh Russian winter, logistics failures, and Russian tactics of scorched earth and guerrilla warfare. The failure of the invasion significantly weakened Napoleon's army, leading to a coalition of European powers rising against him and eventually contributing to his downfall and the first abdication in 1814.

**The Ottoman Empire**: In the sixteenth century, the Ottoman Empire reached the peak of its geographical expansion. However, it thereafter began to decline in military science, professional standards of its army, administration, manpower, and resources. As global European expansion occurred, the eastern Mediterranean, controlled by the Ottomans, became increasingly marginalized. The empire's attempt to maintain its vast territories through military means eventually contributed to its economic ruin and territorial losses【7†source】.

Nazi Germany: Adolf Hitler's Operation Barbarossa, the invasion of the Soviet Union in 1941, was one of the largest military operations in history and initially made significant gains. However, the operation stalled outside Moscow and Leningrad, and the German army was not prepared for the Soviet winter. The prolonged conflict drained German resources and morale, contributing to the eventual defeat of Nazi Germany. The failure to secure a quick victory against the Soviet Union exposed the German military to a two-front war, significantly contributing to its collapse.

These examples highlight a recurring theme in the collapse of complex societies: military overreach and the subsequent economic and political strains often precede the loss of territory or the complete disintegration of empires. The continuous investment in military ventures, especially when an empire is already showing signs of decline, can exacerbate the situation, leading to a downward spiral from which recovery becomes nearly impossible.

[Deputy Skaggs @DeputySkaggs]

@CHPAlerts @LBPD We need more volunteers to join the search for Justin at https://t.co/KLBfr14eIO

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

IDF military activity at Al-Shifa 'unacceptable,' WHO chief says https://t.co/nKROT6xgZd via @NBCNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Biden: 'This is not a normal court.' https://t.co/ByqlBOiHfN via @NBCNews

Well said! #Biden's not afraid to say the quiet things out loud.

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

YA THINK?

After verdict, Republicans question #Trump’s viability https://t.co/s7VJGUlnm8 via @YahooNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Your TV is spying on you — here’s how you can stop it https://t.co/5iQ2arKXWD #SmartNews
Also most place on line

[Ark Mantony @comeback_squid]

The Oz communication staff has been absolutely vile tbh

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

@Gerashchenko_en The German Nazis also thought they could do what they wanted. Remember where they are now. Putin has shown he cannot be part of the world order.

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

@therecount Absolutely...dumpling... YES!!!

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Oh the poor poison industry is going to have problems. Maybe we shouldn't have an industry focused on creating and delivering poison. Just a thought.

‘They don’t even know this law exists’: A new alcohol rule hangs over state bars, restaurants https://t.co/4qMeHhBdip #SmartNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Come on , Biden. Get him the weapons he needs.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine troops ‘not capable of advancing’ without more long-range weapons; US seizes superyacht: Live updates https://t.co/WZ8spBMOs8 #SmartNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

States With the Most School Shootings https://t.co/1tTRD8v0IS

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

And the copy cats are popping up. Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana closed this week due to ‘credible threat' https://t.co/bTxjEl83El #SmartNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

Oh sht. The anal copy cat wannabes have awoken.
Mater Dei High School in Santa Ana to close for week after credible threat https://t.co/Scq019jbPk #SmartNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

'Cause that'll make everything better? SMDH Forget the authorities. You really need to beware of the parents who you may have sent over the edge with your incompetence.
Uvalde police, school district no longer cooperating with Texas probe of shooting https://t.co/JbKAITjtNv

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

"You couldn’t buy a cannon when the #SecondAmendment was passed," #Biden said. "You couldn’t go out and purchase a lot of weaponry."  https://t.co/ikmZYwiq1c #SmartNews

[Susan Tee @SusanTee14]

(Laws should be written to force full disclosure.) Judges found to reduce sentencing when presented with full social and financial cost of incarceration https://t.co/zZ8IBXvytv #SmartNews