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Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 5:26pm On Mar 01, 2025
budaatum:
Zelensky did not go to sign an economic deal! That would be like you signing an economic deal, when what you need is a security deal.

Zelenskyy said a news conference early Wednesday in Kyiv that a framework of an economic deal had been reached, but that it did not yet include U.S. security guarantees, which his country sees as vital.
So that gave him the right to try and pander to media present in the office, dressed like a cowboy and call Vance a bitch.
He also goes on to say nothing is acceptable without American boots on the ground.

Reuters reports.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said billionaire Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency, had already begun probing potential problems with large sums of U.S. economic and security assistance provided to Ukraine, but those efforts would now be sped up.
"They're already finding problems," the official said, without providing additional details


Methinks he has some blackmail material on congress critters loudly supporting him.
Time will tell .
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 4:08pm On Mar 01, 2025
bemeruca:
Russia does not need airspace to flatten Ukraine. The country has issues, but they have weapons that can devastate Europe, and they are not using them in Ukraine. We saw a glimpse of one of those weapons.

Ukraine is clever in how it messed up Russia's assets, and these are not done conventionally. So, even the Americans and the whole world learned a lot from Ukraine. We can see the same tactics being used in Syria too.
Yes note Russia is trying to win over the Ukrainians who are being wooed by NATO.
But months to occupy some villages and Ukraine still has anti-aircraft missiles on.
Ask Iran where their S-300s are. Taken out by Israel from thousands of kilometers away. Israel can fly in and out , those manning their SAMs better switch them off.
Russia has that Oreshnik only that they have used once. It does not want to destroy Ukraine at the same time , but in a war you take out the enemy defences or breach them at will. Russia also is not using other ballistics that rained on Israel from a thousand kilometers away
Why doesn't Iran send their ground army to Israel they have to use cowardly terrorist attacks and then scream genocide when no nonsense Israel retaliates.
Russia has been warning NATO not to send long range weapons that can reach Moscow to Ukraine.Tells you a lot about their much vaunted S-300,400 and 500 efficacies.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 4:02pm On Mar 01, 2025
descarado:
Trump has halted all weapon supply to Ukraine.
Mbok.
Not only that he has halted repairing the power transmission project America was to undertake.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 4:00pm On Mar 01, 2025
budaatum:
This lie amuses me.

There was no agreement on paper, obviously, since he, Zelensky, didn't agree to what dump wrote on paper.

What was on paper was what dump wanted, and which Zelensky could not agree to, and therefore came to negotiate, but dump wasn't in negotiation mood and just wanted Zelensky to agree and sign.

Zelensky could not sign what dump wanted, and rightly shouldn't. He has no mandate to, and would have been slaughtered by Ukraine legislators if he had signed it.

But I guess the art of the deal is to pressure those you should negotiate with to sign a deal that's unfavorable to them and then renege on the deal when it suits you like dump always does.

Only those who oppose Ukraine would call it an agreement. It was extortion.
Liar, Zelensky has refused to sign a deal 3 times in the last two weeks.
The last deal yesterday was about $90 billion to repay America, which means there had been negotiations. He came to sign the deal, not to call Vance a bitch in the WH.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 3:52pm On Mar 01, 2025
bemeruca:
UK alone cannot beat back Iran. The Europeans are spineless idiots causing issues everywhere. When hezbollah was bombing Israel, they did not want Israel to defend itself but they are afraid of existential threat Russia when Israel is surrounded by multiple blood tasting Islamic demons.

The UK is weak and cannot stand on its own.
Bemeruca..Those western militaries are deadly. They have mastered the art of warfare. Russia has been struggling for months to take a few villages and outposts. Mainly because they don't control the airspace, they can't use close support helicopters or gunships instead relying on artillery .
America is far advanced in terms of everything including intelligence.
Western militaries are hamstrung by lawyers and armchair generals away from battle fighting humane wars.
If there was no nuclear weapons threat they can wipe the floor with Russia .
Chinese , noone knows about them. They wars they fought relied on numbers and zealots throwing themselves like ants into a battle.
These western armies are dysinfunctional because they want to follow rules of engagement. Take that out ,their weaponry and tactics are immense. Europeans also know they have NATO backed by America.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico:
MERCHANDISER:
I just watch all Zelensky's video with Trump now. his actions at the Oval Office show that he doesn't have the experience or skills needed to handle politics and international diplomacy. His behavior was either a sign of inexperience or of someone high on drugs, and it raises questions about his ability to lead Ukraine during such an important time. Whether you like it or not, Ukraine is a key country in Europe right now, and it needs a strong, capable leader. I think it's time for Zelensky to step down and let someone more experienced take over.

What he did during his meeting with the U.S. President was embarrassing. Even someone like Putin, who is one of the most powerful leaders in the world, wouldn’t act that way. The idiot reiterate the same propaganda narratives in front of the American leadership, who are well-informed through their extensive intelligence networks, was both tactless and counterproductive. Claiming that Ukraine still has sufficient manpower to continue the war, accusations that Putin violated the Minsk agreements, and assertions that Russia disregards prisoner exchange deals—all delivered in such a setting—only serve to undermine Zelensky's credibility. saying these things in front of the U.S., a country with global intelligence and the one providing Ukraine with support, makes no sense. It’s clear he us not being honest, and it hurt his credibility.

The fact is Zelensky doesn’t really want peace because if the war ends, he might lose his position as president. Peace would also mean he’d have to answer for his actions and decisions during the war. Ukraine deserves a leader who can handle these challenges wisely and work toward real peace and stability.
Zelensky was silent when Trump was impeached for asking him to investigate the now proven Hunter Biden corruption. It seems he might have blackmail material on Biden and other globalists wrt funds sent to Ukraine. Teeming with arrogance ,he set out to embarrass Trump Infront of media.He forgot Trump has a very long history with media and reality TV.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgLD1yhxNik
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 10:14am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
Didn’t he just endanger the whole flight industry by firing critical FAA workers?
We can agree that not everyone who works at FAA is an ATC . Which as I pointed out, will have an increased workforce of ATCs and a higher pay.
At the time of that midair collision there was one ATC on duty doing helicopter and normal planes which normally is handled by two.Its ironic to fire staff when there is already a shortage. Maybe you can explain that logic. That's why I always take every anti Trump article with a pinch of salt.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:48am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
Elon has been overshadowing him you can see he was itching to make an impression. This is his first time being in the “big leagues” and actually participating in a history making moment and he didn’t know how to act.

It’s the same way he wanted to debate Kamala. As if she was on his level or running against him. Dude doesn’t know how to act his wage.

The more he opens his mouth the more it’s easy to see why Trump chose him. Because if Trump is going to do one thing, it’ll always be to choose someone who is less than him on the charismatic scale to be his running mate. At least that person won’t outshine him.
You do a good job and Elon has said he Asperger's Syndrome.
My AI chatbot tells me
Asperger's Syndrome, now considered part of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), manifests in several key ways:

Social Interaction Difficulties
:
Challenges in understanding social cues and emotions.
Difficulty making eye contact and engaging in conversations.
Repetitive Behaviors and Interests:
Intense focus on specific topics or hobbies.
Preference for routines and resistance to change.
Communication Challenges:
May have a formal or monotone speech style.
Difficulty understanding sarcasm or idiomatic expressions.
Sensory Sensitivities:
Over- or under-sensitivity to sensory inputs like sounds, lights, or textures.


You might want to delete what you wrote above fresh from this knowledge infusion.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:40am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
What does that have to do with the weather? And the crucial staff being laid off?

You don’t get sick of your whataboutism?
Preempting you from saying he is firing ATCs.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:36am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
Cue the “you’re lying and fear mongering” responses.
Wage increase for Air Traffic Controllers due.

On Thursday, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced that the Trump administration is actively working to address the air traffic controller staffing shortage by exploring a 30% pay increase for new recruits.
“This staffing shortage has been a known challenge for over a decade, and this administration is committed to solving it,” Duffy stated. “The new streamlined hiring process is just the first step to deliver on President Trump’s agenda to prioritize the American people’s safety and modernize the federal government.”
Under the proposed plan, the starting wage for air traffic controller trainees would increase from $17.61 to $22.84 per hour. Duffy emphasized that this adjustment is designed to provide a livable wage during training, with certified controllers potentially earning an average of $160,000 annually within three years. However, he noted that the pay increase would need congressional approval to secure the necessary funding.


He still your public enemy number one smiley
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:16am On Mar 01, 2025
Insiders claim President Vlodymyr Zelenskyy "begged to stay" at the White House after his furious confrontation with Donald Trump and JD Vance.

The Ukrainian leader, who was slammed for his outfit choice amid a 'dictator' scandal, clashed with the US President and Vice President in an explosive Oval Office meeting that descended into chaos.
According to Fox News, Zelensky "begged to stay and work this out" but a seething Trump "kicked him out", meaning a lunch meant for the Ukrainians was left for White House staffers to eat.



A 2017 CNN top headline story was that Trump gets two scoops of ice cream while the rest get one.

GRRR. Dont I just love the media.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 8:40am On Mar 01, 2025
GloriousGbola:
you obviously do not know the difference between aid - and a service you PAY for


and you accuse me of TDS cheesy cheesy cheesy

and unlike you - we referenced a balanced article - not some lunatic echo chamber. you may as well as added gender affirming surgery to the nonsense you copied and pasted tongue
He sent non lethal aid. I quoted AP news . A gay pride flag is a non lethal weapon. It can be used to suffocate those pesky Russians.
You can't prove he didn't send them all that, because you must have a list of what he sent. Which you can't post here because he only sent non lethal stuff to ward off the Russians.
Maybe he wanted them to be like this Polish platoon preparing to stop Hitler battle tanks .
Obama might be a secret saddist, you think so?

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 8:16am On Mar 01, 2025
IjeBos:
They should go attach a US carrier or one of the actual European Nato countries if they want to fight NATO.
Surprise why they didn't do that.
Because they wasn't fighting NATO.

Honestly, you should ask yourself what vested interest you have in any of this to allow urself to make such useless and ridiculous comments.
You're selling yourself for a movement of Racists.

Honestly, most of the stuff you write is nonsense.
Really, take a look in the mirror and figure out what your end goal is.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/24/eu-spends-more-russian-oil-gas-than-financial-aid-ukraine-report

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 7:32am On Mar 01, 2025
GloriousGbola:
https://www.wral.com/story/fact-check-did-trump-send-ukraine-weapons-that-obama-and-biden-withheld/21510033/



this was a SALE before the invasion



but this is the reality
Stop being brainwashed. AP in a bid to whitewash St Jesus of Chicago wrote...
While the Obama administration refused to provide Ukraine with lethal weapons in 2014 to fight Russian-backed separatists, it offered a range of other military and security aid — not just “blankets.” The administration’s concern was that providing lethal weapons like Javelin anti-tank missiles might provoke Russian President Vladimir Putin to escalate the conflict in the separatist Donbas area of Ukraine near Russia’s border.

Trump sent them javelins. Obama .. blankets, sheets, night vision goggles, paper straws to conserve the environment, paper clips , high heels for their women fighters, nail cutters, and some gay shit pride flags .

You really have a comprehension problem if not TDS.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 7:11am On Mar 01, 2025
GloriousGbola:
tell that to your compromised russian asset in the white house
Trump sent deadly javelin missiles to Ukraine to kill any Russian tank invaders while Obama sent them blankets and sheets.
That makes Trump a Russian stooge.
New term you might want to know about.
argumentum ad contrarium

This thing below here is not designed to deliver chocolates ,cookies and flowers to it's intended recipients but I guess you knew that.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 7:03am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
At least he wore a uniform and fought for his country when it mattered. Something captain bone spurs draft dodger cannot possibly imagine doing for America . He’s twice the man Trump will ever be.

Trying to belittle him for not wearing a suit is so embarrassingly childish on our part. It’s not like Trump’s suits look good on him anyway. Half the time he’s in a “coat” not even a suit. He needs to get a better tailor so he can stop looking rotund in his suits.

I guess I can say that since we’re focusing on irrelevant issues😌
As I said there are people who are very particular in some situations.
My chatbot
Previous Comments: Trump has previously criticized Zelensky for not dressing formally, particularly in military attire.
Zelensky should have figured that out. It's not that he doesn't own suits.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico:
cococandy:
You’re going too far.

Does Elon wear a suit to the White House?
They’re too afraid to ask him that silly question.
For all intents and purposes there is something called civility and decorum. Z was going to sign a long lasting deal which would have immediately charted a clear defined path to end hostilities. Some people are very cautious about appearances,dress codes and decorum.
There are some professions you don't show up at the work place without formal dressing.. like law firms banks and accountancy firms. Some medical facilities demand consultation doctors be dressed formally.Infact I know some top firms limit which neighborhood you can live in and which streets not to go shopping. Others demand senior and managerial staff to join exclusive membership clubs . All to project a certain corporate image. There are some firms where your suits must be of a certain colour, dark corporate colours like grey or navy blue . Golf clubs have a dressing code too, they'll kick you out if you don't adhere to it's dress code.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 6:37am On Mar 01, 2025
cococandy:
Yet you support American public enemy number one?
Trump is an enemy? 76 million people don't see it that way.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 6:13am On Mar 01, 2025
IjeBos:
If Russia stopped killing Ukrainians and left Ukraine, do you think Ukraine would keep fighting Russia?
So if Russia wanted the war to stop, why doesn't Russia just stop?

Your logic seems very broken
Fool Russia SMO objectives have largely been met.
_Ukraine is not joining NATO
_Ukraine will not sell gas to Europe and replace Russia.
_ The Azov Nazi Battalion has been driven out of Eastern Ukraine.
__ Russia has taken over 20% of Ukraine and will retain it,noone can yank it back unless they want a WW3. Crimea has a contiguous land link to the Russian federation.
_Russia controls the oil rich parts of Ukraine.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico:
Several things I've picked up EU countries have very small armies. Norway 16000 Denmark a few thousands, UK 60,000 .. etc They never bother with defence that much , Because an attack on them is an attack on NATO. America underwrites Europe security guarantee .
I've seen UK PM say he will gut foreign aid to increase defence spending. Days after wearing a suit to the WH!!
At the same time EU want to weaken Russia, throw out Putin for it's vast mineral wealth and control. Putin had requested to join NATO which essentially would nullify it's purpose. To protect Europe from Russia.
EU is the one promoting fear of Putin globalist intentions. If ukraine loses ,Putin tanks will roll all over Europe. Which is impossible. NATO is there.
Putin talks tough . Without nuclear weapons his army is just a rag tag army like the DRC militia.Only that it's capable of manufacturing unlimited amounts of weaponry unhindered within it's vast territory. Modern warfare requires you seize air control and destroy the enemy missile defenses. Putin has no control over Ukraine airspace 3 years later.He should have infiltrated Ukraine army highest ranks by now ,his soldiers can speak Ukraine. I think UK alone can beat back his army and make incursions into Moscow without breaking sweat.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico:
budaatum:
You gonna shoot dump?
Thar was a damn lie.
The worst reveal was Hillary casually informing the world that should a missile be fired from Russia It would take 4 minutes for the President to issue an order and have a retaliatory missile launched.

She was not selling out , she just blurted it out with no bad intentions.
Trump if he said something to an Aussie businessman, a friend of his, who shells out over $250K annually for membership was also not selling out.

Federal staff are the ones saying Look China or Russia want to hire us if you fire us.In other words our insider knowledge is what they are after.
Let me introduce you to another term. Debriefing.
Any employee who leaves sensitive employment gets a debriefing.
It is not a farewell drunken party if you must know.

Thank me for educating you .... Now how many years ?
They just returned all documents Jackboot took from Mar a Lago. Top secret my ass.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 10:35pm On Feb 28, 2025
GloriousGbola:
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/02/28/politics/us-intel-russia-china-attempt-recruit-disgruntled-federal-employees/index.html
There is a crime in the statute if you sell off your country's secrets to another.. whether it's just the size of Circuit Breakers in a submarine.
It's called treason. Punishable by death
Those are just empty threats not to get fired.
"Don't fire me or China will employ me ".
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 10:25pm On Feb 28, 2025
bemeruca:
No... That's not what he was saying. You are a liar
This is going all over. Zelensky muttered bitch in Russian while Vance was asking him something


?

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 10:15pm On Feb 28, 2025
Ibime:
Are you schizophrenic or hearing voices?

Where did you see that?

All he was saying is the deal should come with security guarantees because Russia has broken many ceasefire before and Vance started shouting. If you ask me, they staged it.
How would America companies establish mines in Ukraine if Russia was still firing oreshniks and drones to Ukraine?
Zelensky thought with media in the room ,he could fact check Trump in real time and get good reviews like that Macron fellow.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:55pm On Feb 28, 2025
IjeBos:
All avenues with Trump and You seem to lead to Russia.
Especially your propaganda.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/nov/14/ukraine-mp-linked-to-giuliani-charged-with-colluding-with-russia
If Zelensky wasn't high on coke then he must be laundering $$$ back to congress . He had just met them they were all fawning over him.
He should have used an interpreter, it gives everyone a few moments to think before replying . Z accused Trump of using Russia talking points.
Trump said it clearly to his face . He gave him javelins. Not those spears athletees throw...... It's a fire and forget anti tank guided missile unlike kornets which the launcher steers towards target. Obama sent Zelensky blankets and bedsheets, Trump added.
He didn't give Z blankets and sheets. He gave him.weapons to kill Russians.So yes Trump is Putin stooge.
Amazing how you reason.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:21pm On Feb 28, 2025
Russian Foreign Ministry: “It’s a miracle how Trump and Vance restrained themselves and didn’t punch this scumbag.”

Not confirmed but if below is true his goose is cooked.

Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 9:09pm On Feb 28, 2025
IjeBos:
You are really fuxed in the head.
You are not in America.
You have never been in America
You are not American.

There is no 'us'.
Shakespeare "This man be fit for mental" was meant for you literally.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 8:44pm On Feb 28, 2025
Trump call to Zelensky querying Burisma corruption that 100% happened led to his impeachment. Zelensky didn't support Trump then, then he goes to WH today in a combative mood. Trump trolled his dressing as soon they shook hands,“He’s all dressed up today,”

Trump has just tweeted that Zelensky is not for peace,he can come back later when he is ready for peace.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 8:10pm On Feb 28, 2025
IjeBos:
Watching this, Trump is really really unstable and compromised.

"Putin went through a hell of a lot with me" -Trump
It's true ,Trump had serious sanctions on Putin, for instance he blocked Nordstream II construction
but Biden revived it.

Holy shit. Putin has gotten every penny's worth of the money he spent on helping Trump get elected.
As I stated, anything that requires logical thought is beyond you.
Mueller colonoscopy didn't find any Russian collusion, the only thing was him buying some ads on FB for $100K smearing both Trump and Hillary.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 8:03pm On Feb 28, 2025
IjeBos:
I keep telling you to keep this to Politics.
There is no way you are competing with me in anything computer hardware based.
Know your limitations.
Any purported knowledge you have of computer engineering was dismissed by your assertion that google stores the internet in it's data centres. Completely.
I am an all rounder, I can engage constructively in a very wide range of topics.
Anything computer related is not your forte. Neither anything that requires logical thought.
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico:
IjeBos:
I studied Computer Engineering aka Computer Architecture.
You are talking about how 16MB Ram is used, I would be the one designing the 16Mb Ram.

So, just stfu already.
To me you're like a kindergarten student talking.
You're barely literate on this subject.
And when you was doing computer architecture,you was taught that the internet can be downloaded to a raspberry pi? Or that google stores the internet in their data centres.

Bemeruca. Look at this liar who can design RAM smiley smiley smiley
Hear this fool
Foreign Affairs › Re: American Politics Thread: 2026 Midterm Elections Live! by basilico: 6:46pm On Feb 28, 2025
cococandy. Another example of DEI gone awry.

A high school in Minnesota was forced to cancel a field trip scheduled only for students who 'identify as a person of color' after a civil rights complaint was filed.
Mark Perry, a community member and retired professor in Twin Cities in Minnesota, saw information on the field trip, which allegedly only was available to students who identified as students of color, on social media.
The trip for Highland Park High School offered a chance for students to be exposed to digital marketing and advertising careers, according to Perry.
Perry told the Star Tribune that the event, which has been alleged to have discriminated against white students in the civil rights complaint, violated Title VI of the federal Civil Rights Act.
He also said that it equally violated the district's own anti-discrimination policy.


This DEI compares to the example you posted of Gregg Abbott?

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