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Great piece by Mike Brock
This is an Emergency - Zelensky White House Meeting
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The forum discussion centers on the implications of the recent meeting between President Zelensky and the current US federal administration, highlighting a perceived disconnect in values between the US and its traditional allies. Participants express concerns about the US's shifting stance towards NATO and its allies, particularly in relation to Ukraine's defense against Russian aggression. The conversation also touches on the financial ties between Trump and Russia, suggesting that these relationships influence US foreign policy decisions.
PREREQUISITES- Understanding of US foreign policy and its historical context.
- Familiarity with NATO's role in global security.
- Knowledge of the Ukraine-Russia conflict and its geopolitical implications.
- Awareness of the influence of political leadership on international relations.
- Research the current state of US foreign policy under the Biden administration.
- Examine the implications of NATO's support for Ukraine in the context of Russian aggression.
- Analyze the financial connections between Trump and Russian entities.
- Explore the psychological profiles of political leaders and their impact on decision-making.
This discussion is beneficial for political analysts, international relations scholars, and anyone interested in understanding the dynamics of US foreign policy, particularly regarding NATO and the Ukraine crisis.
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A comment on German TV was: "We have to accept that the USA no longer shares our values."
There is little to add.
There is little to add.
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I would qualify that with "The current US federal administration leadership no longer shares our values"
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We have street carnival here, the last days before the big 40 days lent. There are hundreds of parades with wagons that mock current policy and politicians. This was one of them:
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Crass, but true
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Yiles!
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I made two observations which should be considered here:
a) Where do you think Ukraine buys its weapons from with the US money?
b) Putin is one of the richest men in the world and Trump is notoriously bankrupt.
I couldn't find data for a) but I think a) is more a question of American subsidies than it is a question of American aid. At least, contracts could easily be formalized accordingly.
b) are just facts. Whether there is a connection between them is hard to tell.
Trump's demand for a public apology is in my opinion at kindergarten level. It can only be explained by my diagnosis: Trump suffers F60.8. And I am 100% certain that Putin knows this.
a) Where do you think Ukraine buys its weapons from with the US money?
b) Putin is one of the richest men in the world and Trump is notoriously bankrupt.
I couldn't find data for a) but I think a) is more a question of American subsidies than it is a question of American aid. At least, contracts could easily be formalized accordingly.
b) are just facts. Whether there is a connection between them is hard to tell.
Trump's demand for a public apology is in my opinion at kindergarten level. It can only be explained by my diagnosis: Trump suffers F60.8. And I am 100% certain that Putin knows this.
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NATO and US defense companies?
Trump certainly seems to feel beholden to Russia at a financial level. Don Jr always said they have massive business interests in Russia.
Trump has plenty of psychological disorders.
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Here is another picture from a German satire site.
The text reads: "Serious security breach: Two Russian agents gain access to the White House."
The text reads: "Serious security breach: Two Russian agents gain access to the White House."
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I'd ask you to put that in the Humor/Meme subforum, but it's accurate.
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Could you delete these three posts then?
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I'm saying it's not humor, it's the truth.
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SNL Did a spoof also. That meeting was an embarrassment to decent American people, people of the West, the free world. It also illustrated the fact this administration is no longer an ally to the West, certainly not to NATO.
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I knew the moment Trump was winning the presidential election that Ukraine are now in even much bigger trouble and that Putin will be delighted.
That meeting was absolutely disgusting to watch.
Trump's behaviour was kind of expected, yip, that's his character to a tee. I didn't realise Vance was like that. And that right wing reporter complaining about lack of a suit.
Seems to be a pre-planned attack on Zelensky. The guy is your ally, a hero standing up to a murderous dictator who want to gather his weapons and army to expand his nation. Isn't Russia big enough already?
It seems USA is dropping out of the West alliance and into the strong man group with Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un. All of them with expansionism ambitions.
That meeting was absolutely disgusting to watch.
Trump's behaviour was kind of expected, yip, that's his character to a tee. I didn't realise Vance was like that. And that right wing reporter complaining about lack of a suit.
Seems to be a pre-planned attack on Zelensky. The guy is your ally, a hero standing up to a murderous dictator who want to gather his weapons and army to expand his nation. Isn't Russia big enough already?
It seems USA is dropping out of the West alliance and into the strong man group with Putin, Xi and Kim Jong Un. All of them with expansionism ambitions.
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Following the debacle of this meeting VP Vance mocked UK/France support for Ukraine in terms providing troops on the ground.
The UK is a "random" country.
The UK is a "random" country.
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Here is a thought from a friend of mine:
This may be partly explained by revenge for the Hunter Biden scandal, in which he lost. Would at least fit into his mental profile as a person driven by basic instincts instead of reason.