[Politics] Donald Trump, US President

Me Atome said:

That's a good point, which I hadn't really considered. I suppose though if the world stands back over Ukraine, he might take a couple of years to rebuild and then make another move.

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Commander said:

He had plenty of time to build for Ukraine, he didn't do it on a whim. I just think the idea of the Russian army rampaging through Europe, when they couldn't even get anywhere near Kiev in 3 years of throwing everything they had at it, to the point where they had to use North Korean soldiers, feels fanciful. Especially as if they did have a crack at Poland they would presumably be fighting the French, German and UK armies there as well. If they couldn't beat the Ukrainian army, how the hell could they expect to win that?

The comparisons to 1939 don't make sense to me- the Nazis took France in 6 weeks, Poland in 7 weeks, the Netherlands in 5 days, Denmark in 6 hours etc. Putin has got absolutely nowhere near conquering Ukraine in 3 years. Regardless of how poor the NATO forces are without the US, they must be one hell of a step up from the Ukrainian one, and with thousands more miles for the Russians to cover.

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Herr Tubthumper said:

It’s clearly a fine line between a dictator and a courageous leader.

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peterward said:

Steve Bannon flashing a Nazi salute at the CPAC conference, similar to what Musk did a few weeks ago.

They are Neo fascists, The all new rebranded 21st century version of Nazis, who have mainly learned how to hide the outward appearances of fascism, but still to slowly propogate its message.

Little by little they are taking people down a well trodden path of evil, aligning with global fascist parties and moving towards a new world fascist order.

Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon accused of giving 'Nazi' salute

Sky News has approached Steve Bannon for comment on what has become a controversial moment from his speech praising Donald Trump.

news.sky.com

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Me Atome said:

That's a good point, which I hadn't really considered. I suppose though if the world stands back over Ukraine, he might take a couple of years to rebuild and then make another move.

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Deportivo Seagull said:

It clearly is. I mean they are almost spelt the same way. I had to get the dictionary out.

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Triggaaar said:

He'll go for the rest of Ukraine first, and then somewhere like Moldova, who aren't in NATO. He's not ready to start on NATO.

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peterward said:

Steve Bannon flashing a Nazi salute at the CPAC conference, similar to what Musk did a few weeks ago.

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BN41Albion said:

But apparently he's 'not very important' and has 'no cards' in terms of being part of meetings

What a world we now suddenly find ourselves in

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Pevenseagull said:

Every time I see this bounce to the top I hope he's been struck by lightning playing golf.

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Pevenseagull said:

Every time I see this bounce to the top I hope he's been struck by lightning playing golf.

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BN41Albion said:

But apparently he's 'not very important' and has 'no cards' in terms of being part of meetings

What a world we now suddenly find ourselves in

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Withdean South Stand said:

Sadly, I suspect we're living through a similar decade to the 1930s where war is inevitable. Everyone knows who the players are and their self-interests. If Putin is allowed to keep the territory gained through war, he will strengthen his position there and go again. Maybe at the remaining Ukraine, but maybe at Poland. Or Norway. And that means war with Europe. I agree with the suggestions that Trump would stay out of it until it was advantagous to himself to step in.

Alliances around the world have crumbled and the worst people have seized power.

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Greg Bobkin said:

I see he's now blaming Starmer and Macron for not stopping the war. No word about any of the Tory big nobs previously in charge or, y'know Putin - who REALLY could've done something...

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nicko31 said:

I see he's now blaming Starmer and Macron for not stopping the war. No word about any of the Tory big nobs previously in charge or, y'know Putin - who REALLY could've done something...

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Greg Bobkin said:

I see he's now blaming Starmer and Macron for not stopping the war. No word about any of the Tory big nobs previously in charge or, y'know Putin - who REALLY could've done something...

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Greg Bobkin said:

I see he's now blaming Starmer and Macron for not stopping the war.

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