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

[Flounce]

Trump said he holds all the cards but he's the sort of player who does a little cheer when he's got a pair of aces.

Trump does not have what it takes to have a poker face. He’d be bragging about winning as soon as he was dealt a half decent hand.

 

[raymondo]

If you could guarantee one of Trump or Putin could meet that fate, which would you choose?

Putin for me.

Yes, Putin to win by a short head (summoning my horse face Lavrov hatred there) because, currently, Trump could still be voted out by democracy.

 

[Doug-ees-evil]

If you could guarantee one of Trump or Putin could meet that fate, which would you choose?

Putin for me.

Same. Putin.
Russia's sickness runs deep, through the elites/oligarchs and including a vast % of its population, who lap up the cruelty and imperialism – but the world will infinitely be a better place without this man.

 

[SouthSaxon]

His health will be the only thing that gets him. Hopefully one last burger too many and the old arteries wave a white flag.
That's a done deal Trumpolini. No coming back from that.

That or his arrogance eventually catches up with him.

 

[raymondo]

Very succinct from Snyder

 

[raymondo]

Please dial up the pressure more, Turkey

 

[GoldstoneVintage]

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/17/trump-russia-ukraine

Trump administration pulls US out of body investigating Ukraine invasion

People need to understand with absolute clarity that the US, under this administration, are not our friends or allies.

 

[rogersix]

This is incoherent nonsense in response to simply pointing out certain NATO members are not in Starmer’s coalition of the willing.

This includes, amongst others, Italy, Poland and Germany. Most importantly of course it doesn’t include the US. Which means the very concept of a coalition of the willing is itself incoherent nonsence.

I can see where you get it from.

I'm starting to think you don't get this

 

[GoldstoneVintage]

Please dial up the pressure more, Turkey

Can't help thinking that Turkey wants a fight with Russia and senses the opportune moment is soon.

 

[Binney on acid]

Yes, Putin to win by a short head (summoning my horse face Lavrov hatred there) because, currently, Trump could still be voted out by democracy.

I hope that you are not insinuating that democracy doesn't exist in Russia. Hush your mouth !

 

[rogersix]

Fair enough, I understand that however they will only offer money and aid to Ukraine they won’t be sending in their forces as part of the coalition of the willing.

They know how to defend their country and act in its interests……..maybe it’s a “Donald” thing.

https://search.app/peeeBYaCipeD72W98

Germany may appear to be getting their arse in gear but Germany is still importing gas from Russia. They won’t bite that hand will they…….

You don't get this

 

[Triggaaar]

And if he was that clever he wouldn’t admit to it until well after any agreement was signed. he lives in another world where he thinks he’s the smartest person in the room.

He's not the smartest person in the room even when alone

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

Can't help thinking that Turkey wants a fight with Russia and senses the opportune moment is soon.

They are the wild card and Putin should be very worried.

 

[Brian Munich]

If you could guarantee one of Trump or Putin could meet that fate, which would you choose?

Putin for me.

I agree. The organ grinder as opposed to the monkey.

 

[Brian Munich]

People need to understand with absolute clarity that the US, under this administration, are not our friends or allies.

I don't think we can ever rely on them full-stop. It's all very well saying that it's just this administration, but let's not forget that he won 50% of the vote and subsequently a large electoral college victory. It's going to take years before we can trust the electorate of the US again, if ever.

 

[sparkie]

If you could guarantee one of Trump or Putin could meet that fate, which would you choose?

Putin for me.

If Putin sods off forever then the root cause of a lot of the world's problems disappears.

 

[SouthSaxon]

Far more effective than any pee tape.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/putin-envoy-says-he-expects-russia-hold-talks-with-elon-musk-plans-mars-flights-2025-03-18/

 

[fly high]

Far more effective than any pee tape.

https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/putin-envoy-says-he-expects-russia-hold-talks-with-elon-musk-plans-mars-flights-2025-03-18/

The only good thing to come out of that would be if Musk, Trump and Putin were on the first flight.

 

[Deportivo Seagull]

I don't think we can ever rely on them full-stop. It's all very well saying that it's just this administration, but let's not forget that he won 50% of the vote and subsequently a large electoral college victory. It's going to take years before we can trust the electorate of the US again, if ever.

It’s given Europe the impetus to break free from US ‘support’. The irony is that it will make Europe stronger and the US weaker. It will certainly ween ‘us’ off US defence companies. The likes of Boeing, Lockheed-Martin and general dynamics, to name a few, will be watching their bottom line shrink. For them to all to survive they need European markets …

 

[raymondo]

Can't help thinking that Turkey wants a fight with Russia and senses the opportune moment is soon.

It feels that way- maybe Russia will push it too far in the Caucasus