[Politics] Russia invades Ukraine (24/02/2022)

[raymondo]

Let nobody tell you the monarchy should be abolished. Today it proved again how valuable it is when we need to impress the Americans.

But wait. I can see a dilemma. Do we impress Trump with the top menu for dignitaries, or do we cut back to show how skint we are, and can't afford any more money for defence?

Take him to a basketball game and spend an hour shouting "defence!! defence!!

 

[SeagullinExile]

Best not do that on his journey to the Palace.
Zelenskiy has swallowed a lot of pride to keep him onside to get this far. Let's see how this evolves .

He’ll get a shit load of abuse. Which is fine by me.

 

[Triggaaar]

Best not do that on his journey to the Palace.

If he changes his stance on Russia/Ukraine, I'll put my pitchfork and torch away (and rue buying the bloody things in the first place), but if he doesn't, I'll be protesting his arrival with the rest of the country.

 

[Sirnormangall]

I've even forgotten if that rate is good or bad... been one of those weeks .

Bad - it was over 100 to the dollar just a few weeks ago

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

Well played Starmer, think the arse licking is needed in these trying times and he's got Trump right on side, which is EXACTLY what Europe wants and we need. The trade deal and the Chagos agreement are the icing on the cake and it shuts that wanker, Farage up.

All in all, pleased with how the PM went about that. If he can get Trump onside for the backstop, then I can relax.

 

[SouthSaxon]

Yes, he seems to be lying, one way or the other. He either said it, or he didn't.
Perhaps we'll get a new version later.

“He doesn’t write his own letters, Zelenskyy. Doesn’t write ‘em. You know, it’s a terrible, terrible thing. I never dictate letters. I have the most beautiful handwriting of any President in the history of our great country. Sleepy Joe, he was a dictator, could barely sign his own name, he was so terrible.“

 

[marlowe]

It's heartening to know that NSC can now play a pivotal role in saving Ukraine from being abandoned by the ego driven orange buffoon.

When his cortege drives by during his state visit, as he proffers a royal wave at the adoring, cheering crowds lined along the route, their number will be bolstered by at least four NSC members who will be there playing that important role with genuine, heartfelt conviction.

The rest of us will just have to swallow our pride and discard all dignity and self respect, and as we stand there waving and cheering in feigned adoration, remember we are doing it for the survival of Ukraine!..... Or before it need come to that we still have time to reflect... perhaps Putin isn't such a bad fellow after all.

 

[armchairclubber]

It's heartening to know that NSC can now play a pivotal role in saving Ukraine from being abandoned by the ego driven orange buffoon.

When his cortege drives by during his state visit, as he proffers a royal wave at the adoring, cheering crowds lined along the route, their number will be bolstered by at least four NSC members who will be there playing that important role with genuine, heartfelt conviction.

Who do you think they are?