How are you distracting yourself from the Russia-Ukraine situation?

Question

Russia and Ukraine have been in the headlines for a while now, and a lot of people are anxious about a war breaking out. So I wanna know, what activities are you doing to distract yourself from this conflict? What are you doing to relax?

ObscuredBeyond · Accepted Answer

By realizing that Ukraine is twice as guilty, that the news cycle on it is itself a distraction, and warning everyone that what's really newsworthy is DHS continuing to smuggle the Taliban into this country when no one is looking - the same DHS that Bush swore up and down was being created to ensure we'd never have to fight the Taliban on our own soil! Here we are: it's been 21 very long years. Trump ended a war that had been raging longer than some of you have been alive. Then, Biden managed to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. And rather than punish the Taliban for rape and murder, he protected their lithium ore trade deal with China, and resumed Obama's snuggling of them into our land! Now, they can network with any of 35 ISIS training camps operating in plain sight on US soil, protected by the very police state apparatus that we were promised would protect us instead!

Speaking of China, it now feels it can do whatever it pleases to Taiwan. Because China is rapey, and Taiwan saying no means no doesn't mean anything to China. China isn't even the bad apple boyfriend type of rapist. They're the knife-wielding bush jumper type!

But those who are too obsessed with Russia being the only bad guy on TV "news," can't seem to find it in their fake hearts to care about the impending metaphorical rape of Taiwan! I care, because old friends of mine live in the Philippines. And if Taiwan falls, the Philippines are screwed! China now feels it can do whatever it wants. I know a family in the Filipino navy that would fight bravely; but I fear they'll get slaughtered. China is playing for keeps!

And we'll be too busy fending off Mexican cartels and the Taliban here, as they start making us into trophies for their walls!

Lliam · Accepted Answer

I'm not trying to distract myself. I'm trying to learn as much about it as I can. I have good sources. One thing I don't use as a source for factual information is government or mainstream media.

In the end, it's not something I find very concerning. There's nothing I can do about it if the U. S. and its NATO allies decide to attack Russia and cause a nuclear war.

Amy10223 · Accepted Answer

I am coming here a lot, and watching some youtube videos as well as playing "words with friends. " I don't like the situation at all, and wish there was something that could be done about Putin. Somebody take him and cage him.

sheikalana · Accepted Answer

It's really hard since it's all over the place. I open social media and it's all over the place. I'm avoiding watching the news because this feels so close to home and I don't want to freak out but I am.

Kaneki05 · Answer

Thinking about how we should turn this into a Cod game and at the end you get to shoot Putin in the face.
I kinda hope though this does start a Civil war within Russia and Putin gets kicked out for a new leader who is female and wanting Democracy and Socialism. That is a dream that's very unlikely but damn Russia needs a female ruler again.
And Welp there revolutions don't end up so well but gotta keep doing them until there is not a dictator up on top.

qwert1234 · Answer

I am halfway across the world.
While it may sound selfish, it really does not affect me much. We don't rely on imports/goods from Ukraine or Russia. Prices here are stable-for the time being.

But the situation has a part of my curiosity as "wtf are they doing there?" kind of thinking.

ShadezMcgee · Answer

Keeping tabs on my military email at work and getting ready for two meetings tonight that will eat up my evening. Intend to hit the gym if I have time before it closes.

sage2021 · Answer

Staying away from watching the news. Watching other things on tv, like animals, comedies, medical preorams, etc.

suisuiola · Answer

Unfortunately, I haven't been distracting myself since this is an issue we need to keep up with especially since it could quickly escalate into something way worse than it already is.

Lionman95 · Answer

I stop reading or watching news as good as possible. I also avoid the comment section under videos because I already it just makes me angry and distracts me from my work.

ChrisMaster69 · Answer

By increasing my running and gym stuff  sorting out kit and stuff. I’m not distracting myself from it, just not watching it on the news I get enough info from other places.

RolandCuthbert · Answer

I can't. My dearest friend's sister is in Kiev. I have other friends in Kharkiv and Poltava. I can barely type because I am so nervous.

WhatTheHeckkkk · Answer

Just living life like I normally do. Work, school, hang out with family and boyfriend, sleep, exercise, scroll through social media.

Wester1967 · Answer

Work.

MCheetah · Answer

By not answering most questions on GAG about it, and using other parts of the site.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I have been too busy at work to even think about it.

boggboss · Answer

Playing game chilling with my friends what the point of worrying over somthing I can't control

skyeee_ · Answer

im not distracting myself from that. it's distracting me from studying

Morning_Cereal · Answer

I'm watching Trevor Noah talk about the Russia thing cause he does it in a way that's informative and funny!

genericname85 · Answer

just listening to thos on repeat :D

Crucis84 · Answer

I'm not. I'm reading and watching everything I can find about it, because unlike so much else we hear about in the news, it's actually important.

_no_one_ · Answer

Nothing tbh just going on with my monotonous life as usual

grega239 · Answer

Nothing. Im paying attention in case it escalates. I'd like to know if i can expect a draft officer and death

Twalli · Answer

War broke out. It isn't a hypothetical. As far as they're concerned it's war. It's also a war that Ukraine cannot win alone.

ManHater · Answer

Listening to the women and children being raped by the Russian army.

nawtee_me · Answer

I am not, I am watching it happen on three different news stations...

TuxTheAstronaut · Answer

I don't know, im consonantly gonna be thinking about it and seeing what happens

Anonymous · Answer

I don't have to distract myself, they are on tv every day, we are all expecting to see if their war is going to become WW3.

OddBeMe · Answer

Same way I handed the Sudan crisis, Syria, etc… Not our problem.

msc545 · Answer

I am contemplating my grass growing which is not nearly as boring as the Russia-Ukraine situation.

jimmy2 · Answer

I watching YouTube post that showing all so prporwganda from Russia is see aa lies

Anonymous · Answer

It's causing me about minus zero distress so nothing in particular.

DaveJord · Answer

I am using GAG to entertain and distract myself.

Citizenkirk · Answer

Watching⌚Miracle Mile, 😆😂🤣😭

Dargil · Answer

I am in different to it unless they attack NATO.

Anonymous · Answer

Playing games, watching porn and cooking.

Iron_Man · Answer

Eating watching General Hospital

ODC2112 · Answer

I cannot, i see many intel sources every day.

Nazgol · Answer

Nothing. It's not stressing me😆

Deserter · Answer

Playing Banjo-Kazooie, game is bomb!

Juliette1994 · Answer

Listen music, Hulu. Sports.

Anonymous · Answer

By not giving a fuuuuck.

Sanjivraj · Answer

By changing the tv channel

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