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

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Who the f*** writes on their own social media profile in the third person?

'Science' of Big Brother fame?

 

[raymondo]

Looking at that tweet a little more closely', the words are obviously those of Trump.

'But here's the genius part...'
'This prevents Russia from launching an invasion...'
'Trump played both sides like a master chess player...'
'Don't underestimate Donald Trump. in this game of chess, he is 10 moves ahead of everyone'.

The first, third and fourth extracts are his oversize ego at work. The second one is more troubling. It's as if he doesn't appreciate - or forgets - that Ukraine has already been invaded by Russia - and that was three years ago.

Ah but that was under Biden! wouldn't have happened under President Dump!

 

[A1X]

 

[Bodian]

This embedded tweet from @realDonaldTrump reads as if it was written by someone else, writing about Donald Trump in the third person.

Is he having an out-of-body experience?

Weird . Is realdonaldTrump actually him?. He probably has a team of ghost writers.

Theyre the words of someone who's desperately trying to convince themselves that they didn't lose the last hand. No matter who wrote that tweet it makes Trump sound pathetic and desperate and its obvious that he's come to the realisation that he came out the loser from his meeting with Zelensky. He gambled and lost with the strategy he used.

I reckon it's actually him, and he used the wrong account.

He pretends to be away on his golfing vacation, but he doesn't play much these days as he's knackered. He's really back at his desk.

He meant to use @socialmediapaofrealDonaldTrump or something similar.

Who the f*** writes on their own social media profile in the third person?

Only very very important people

The embedder of that tweet left out the line at the bottom.....

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

truthsocial.com

 

[pb21]

The embedder of that tweet left out the line at the bottom.....

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

truthsocial.com

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Who the feck is Michael McCune?!

A quick Google search suggests he's this bloke:

https://www.gartner.com/en/experts/michael-mccune

Not actually sure which is more bizzare.

 

[A1X]

The embedder of that tweet left out the line at the bottom.....

Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump)

truthsocial.com

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Donald Trump strikes me more as the pigeon in the pigeon / chess analogy

 

[Eric the meek]

Who the feck is Michael McCune?!

A quick Google search suggests he's this bloke:

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https://www.gartner.com/en/experts/michael-mccune

Not actually sure which is more bizzare.

Has this Gartner bloke been hired by Trump to create a tweet about how wonderful Trump is?

It sounds like it. It sounds like a prime candidate for the DOGE.

 

[Eric the meek]

Only very very important people

Evidently very, very important people who are so important that they hire consultancy firms to write tweets to highlight their talents, and post those tweets on their own 'truth social' platform, to address their own supporters.

Apparently, such people are ten moves ahead of the rest of us. But unless Gartner had told us this, we wouldn't ever have known that would we?

We should be thankful.

 

[Triggaaar]

'Science' of Big Brother fame?

He's going to be vexed

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

Whatever you think of his domestic policy, it’s relieving to have a bloody decent diplomat in number 10, and I’m sure any conservative PM worth their salt would’ve done the same but:

Starmer went over to the US to negotiate with Trump, invited him for a state visit to butter him up further.

Seen the shi*tshow of the Ukraine visit to the White House and invited Zelenskyy straight over to re-assure him.

In comms with Macron and the EU for a collective front.

This is actually putting us on the world stage again. We actually look like we know what we’re doing for once.

We should ignore those wanting to cancel Trump’s visit. That’s emotive thinking. Yes he’s dangerous and in league with the Russians but we’re stuck with him for at least 4 years and need to soft power him as much as possible.

Completely agree. I've been VERY impressed and it bodes oh so well for the future. I really have warmed massively to Starmer, these past weeks. EXACTLY what we needed, he's been excellent, and of HUGE importance to our European friends. That will go down very well and will help when improving out relationships again with the trading block. I feel like later in his tenure, he will play the rejoin card. It's imperative in my book for security, economy and socially. I'm hoping he's also the one to tide us away from the lurch to the dangerous sides of the right in politics. If he carries on, and does sort issues here too, he will 100% be in power for a 2nd term, so I hope. Early days yet and after a bloody depressing start, I'm really on his side and feel a sense of pride again in our nation because of the actions we've taken during this scary time.

 

[SouthSaxon]

The first caller on this shit show is a former Trump advisor.

Remember all those Brexiter MPs who it turned out didn’t understand the first thing about the EU, the WTC, the economy, the Good Friday Agreement or the approximate location of France in relation to Dover?

Yeah. Here we have agreement that Russia invaded Ukraine - but, wait, there’s a twist…

 

[NorthstandRacoon]

And they really don’t like Russia.

Do they not? I thought they had a neutral stance on it all? Until recent escalations? lol

 

[Rdodge30]

How much money has the UK given to Ukraine? I’ve read £12.6 billion… then yesterday Reeves donated another £2.6 billion… then today Starmer has agreed to another £1.6 billion ??

Is any or all of this in the form of loans - as the US investment in UK for WW2?

Or is it all donations?

 

[peterward]

How much money has the UK given to Ukraine? I’ve read £12.6 billion… then yesterday Reeves donated another £2.6 billion… then today Starmer has agreed to another £1.6 billion ??

Is any or all of this in the form of loans - as the US investment in UK for WW2?

Or is it all donations?

2.6B is from interest on Russian frozen assets.

The 1.6 I believe was for 5000 air defende rockets which will be built by Thales in Belfast.

Not sure how that's funded, but I doubt we've pbysically handed over that amount. I'd guess that's the Valve of the 5000 rockets?

 

[Rdodge30]

Apparently we have also pledged £3 billion a year up to 2030

 

[essbee1]

Just signed the petition to try and stop Trump coming here for that f** state visit.

 

[Flounce]

Just signed the petition to try and stop Trump coming here for that f** state visit.

Going against the grain I think we should keep the invitation and boo him, as a Nation, at Cucurella levels every time he is seen in public whilst here

 

[GoldstoneVintage]

Adam's 4 Security Stacks on Substack

Europe has the capabilities. Russia is war weary and weak. Dont let Trump save his ally in Moscow. Russia will only regroup and attack the rest of Europe. Data source IISS 2025

substack.com

 

[raymondo]

Who the feck is Michael McCune?!

A quick Google search suggests he's this bloke:

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https://www.gartner.com/en/experts/michael-mccune

Not actually sure which is more bizzare.

Gosh, he'll be $1500 per hour with that description

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Do they not? I thought they had a neutral stance on it all? Until recent escalations? lol

I think there view was neutral by need rather than desire. Russia is now very weak and Turkey is much stronger so it’s muscle flexing time.