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10. I don't need grammar policing from you. I use Ukraine but since...

Sun Mar 13, 2022, 07:23 AM

Mar 2022

I was referring to Putin's way of thinking I used the term I'm sure he uses as he doesn't think Ukraine is independent from Russia (see the video below for insight into Putin's mindset). Also see earlier post of mine where I use Ukraine. You're not teaching me anything. And is that all you do? Comb through posts to be the grammar police without adding anything to the discussion at all?

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=16435536

https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=16451884

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100216451717

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Brexit Britain - Shames us all... [View all] Soph0571 Mar 2022 OP

Nice map and toon that clearly show the problem. brush Mar 2022 #2

'the' Ukraine? Ptah Mar 2022 #3

Mention it to Putin. brush Mar 2022 #4

Does Putin edit your speech? Ptah Mar 2022 #7

I don't need grammar policing from you. I use Ukraine but since... brush Mar 2022 #10

Everyone needs grammar policing. Ptah Mar 2022 #11

This is a discussion board. Add some content. brush Mar 2022 #13

Nah. Ptah Mar 2022 #16

Ukraine means "The Bread Basket" lefthandedskyhook Mar 2022 #5

It's like saying, your roast beef is served with au jus. HUAJIAO Mar 2022 #12

Yes, the word "with" lefthandedskyhook Mar 2022 #14

No, "Ukraine" is derived from a Slavic word for "borderland" muriel_volestrangler Mar 2022 #17

Yes, I have read that very logical etymology lefthandedskyhook Mar 2022 #18

Most likely lefthandedskyhook Mar 2022 #20

At least... 2naSalit Mar 2022 #6

Oh it's screwed over the British tourist industry as well. T_i_B Mar 2022 #9

Brexit has everything to do with the London laundromat Richard_GB Mar 2022 #15