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[Come On You Irons]

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[Hammer I am]

Of course. There isn't a person alive who doesn't think Trump is a cսnt, that includes himself and all his supporters, etc. It's as black and white as anything there has ever been. Funny old game.

 

Unfortunately that is not true in the slightest. 
There are dyed-in-the-wool MAGA out there that love him as a person and believe he can do not wrong, of course.

Also unfortunately as well,  there are the inverse, those that believe he can do no right.

This also created unrealistic adulation of his opposition, which has it's own problems. Why would Harris be a serious candidate, when do you cover up Biden's decline as long as was done?

Look at Hammer I Am's post down the thread about Zelensky comparing him to Trump.
He thinks he's got " A little glimpse into the soul of each of them." because of PR stunts by both.
  
Now, rational adults know that in the real world, being a good person does not alway equal good results, and, realistically, the inverse is true.

I learned very early in my political awareness - first Bill Clinton era then actually working with politicians - that you can't have heroes of character in this business.  There are some trying to be good people but you ultimately have to vote and support people who you thing will to do the best thing for your town, council etc. up to the world, if you choose to look that far.


My comments on here come from the believe that the best, not perfect, action in this moment is the one Trump is pushing.  This comes from some knowledge of the world and politics, generally, but also from talking with an Ukrainian semi-refugee (she came for school before the last invasion but could not go back or see her parents for a long while) who is now married to my nephew. 

"This comes from some knowledge of the world and politics,"

You really do yourself no favours with comments like this. Most of us believe it or not have some knowledge of the world and politics, you're not special in that regard.

Do you think that Zelensky should sign that deal with no US security guarantee, in good faith Putin will keep his word, yes or no?

[ironsofcanada]

Of course. There isn't a person alive who doesn't think Trump is a cսnt, that includes himself and all his supporters, etc. It's as black and white as anything there has ever been. Funny old game.

 

 

Unfortunately that is not true in the slightest. 
There are dyed-in-the-wool MAGA out there that love him as a person and believe he can do not wrong, of course.

Also unfortunately as well,  there are the inverse, those that believe he can do no right.

This also created unrealistic adulation of his opposition, which has it's own problems. Why would Harris be a serious candidate, when do you cover up Biden's decline as long as was done?

Look at Hammer I Am's post down the thread about Zelensky comparing him to Trump.
He thinks he's got " A little glimpse into the soul of each of them." because of PR stunts by both.
  
Now, rational adults know that in the real world, being a good person does not alway equal good results, and, realistically, the inverse is true.

I learned very early in my political awareness - first Bill Clinton era then actually working with politicians - that you can't have heroes of character in this business.  There are some trying to be good people but you ultimately have to vote and support people who you thing will to do the best thing for your town, council etc. up to the world, if you choose to look that far.


My comments on here come from the believe that the best, not perfect, action in this moment is the one Trump is pushing.  This comes from some knowledge of the world and politics, generally, but also from talking with an Ukrainian semi-refugee (she came for school before the last invasion but could not go back or see her parents for a long while) who is now married to my nephew. 

[Hammer I am]

What a shit show from start to finish this has been.

Trump knew what he was doing from the start. Making stupid comments in front of the press about Zelensky not wearing a suit as soon as he opened the car door. He knew he wouldn’t be wearing one. He never has done before. All rehearsed.

the toys really started being thrown out the pram once Trump knew he wasn’t going to get that mineral deal signed without some assurances on security. So, they squeeze Zelensky in front of the world media for everyone to see. JD Vance the cocksucking puppet added in for good measure.

Putin just has to sit back and let it all unfold. None of his hand has been revealed. He already knows that Ukraine won’t be joining NATO nor will the US be offering security (for now) because Trump can’t keep his mouth shut. Zelensky has even less to offer at the table when it comes to trying to secure the peace he wants. A peace with security is a must because Putin simply cannot be trusted. 

im not surprised Putin and Trump get on with each other. Both a pair of narcissistic cunts.

Interesting read to say the least.
 
It was all planned but also as part of that plan they started throwing toys out of the pram?

What was specific moment the toy throwing began for you?

The plan most likely to get him to sign away half his country's mineral wealth and let Putin have whatever he wants in return, toys were thrown out the pram when they were incredulous Zelensky wouldn't sign without protection as he "didn't hold any cards"

This is a man that wants to ethnically cleanse Palestine and turn into into a holiday resort, is he stupid enough to believe they would just up and leave willingly? you'd have to be a very special level if guillable to believe he'd do Ukrainian natives any favours at this point 

[Hammer I am]

I did! In the last paragraph, you know the bit you cut out of the quote on your earlier post. 

I still found those very general.

The suit thing could mean a number of different exchanges What specifically? In general, you can go 2 sides on the that. 

No I wouldn't myself poke fun at it like Trump did. That's not helpful.

But Zelensky is not a general, never been in the military, is in fact conscripting  young people in the military (and keeping certain classes of people in country like my nephew's in-laws).  So is the non-suit in a diplomatic situation is maybe not a great look? 

He wants the folk hero look and it works with you, obviously but if people's lives are on the line maybe make an exception.


There was a whole lot of hating Putin going on. And as Trump said "Understandable".  But again specifics, mate. 

But generally, do you accept that if Trump needs to make a lasting cease fire with 2 parties, he needs to downplay that? Just practical and if you are the leader of country that needs peace, you hold that hatred in for  an hour or so?

For me a switch was flicked when Zelensky said "J.D."  - not Mr Vice President or even Mr. Vance "...what kind of diplomacy?" Again a little thing like suit the (from either side).  

But the disrespect was not one-sided I guess. 

We can go on.. 

But you had a side before this, and you found what you wanted.  

I didn't have a side before this, I actually found it funny when Trump won with all the crying going in, I'm not laughing now.

Bottom line in all of this Zelensky woul have made a deal on the condition the US guaranteed their security, absolutely pointless for him to agree anything less considering Putin's previous habit of breaking cease-fires, that should have been very easy for US to agree as they would be protecting their own interest in doing so, I wonder why the deal couldn't be agreed. Trump expected him to sigh away half his country's mineral wealth and offer nothing in return in terms of protection, Zelensky would have been mad to agree to that, he must likely suspects Trump has already agreed with Putin to share a lot of their wealth. Look at his plan for Gaza, does that not give you a hint at the measure of the man in terms of self interest?? 

[ironsofcanada]

What a shit show from start to finish this has been.

Trump knew what he was doing from the start. Making stupid comments in front of the press about Zelensky not wearing a suit as soon as he opened the car door. He knew he wouldn’t be wearing one. He never has done before. All rehearsed.

the toys really started being thrown out the pram once Trump knew he wasn’t going to get that mineral deal signed without some assurances on security. So, they squeeze Zelensky in front of the world media for everyone to see. JD Vance the cocksucking puppet added in for good measure.

Putin just has to sit back and let it all unfold. None of his hand has been revealed. He already knows that Ukraine won’t be joining NATO nor will the US be offering security (for now) because Trump can’t keep his mouth shut. Zelensky has even less to offer at the table when it comes to trying to secure the peace he wants. A peace with security is a must because Putin simply cannot be trusted. 

im not surprised Putin and Trump get on with each other. Both a pair of narcissistic cunts.

Interesting read to say the least.
 
It was all planned but also as part of that plan they started throwing toys out of the pram?

What was specific moment the toy throwing began for you?

[Manuel]

im not surprised Putin and Trump get on with each other. Both a pair of narcissistic cunts.

Of course. There isn't a person alive who doesn't think Trump is a cսnt, that includes himself and all his supporters, etc. It's as black and white as anything there has ever been. Funny old game.

[dealcanvey]

What a shit show from start to finish this has been.

Trump knew what he was doing from the start. Making stupid comments in front of the press about Zelensky not wearing a suit as soon as he opened the car door. He knew he wouldn’t be wearing one. He never has done before. All rehearsed.

the toys really started being thrown out the pram once Trump knew he wasn’t going to get that mineral deal signed without some assurances on security. So, they squeeze Zelensky in front of the world media for everyone to see. JD Vance the cocksucking puppet added in for good measure.

Putin just has to sit back and let it all unfold. None of his hand has been revealed. He already knows that Ukraine won’t be joining NATO nor will the US be offering security (for now) because Trump can’t keep his mouth shut. Zelensky has even less to offer at the table when it comes to trying to secure the peace he wants. A peace with security is a must because Putin simply cannot be trusted. 

im not surprised Putin and Trump get on with each other. Both a pair of narcissistic cunts.

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

I did! In the last paragraph, you know the bit you cut out of the quote on your earlier post. 

I still found those very general.

The suit thing could mean a number of different exchanges What specifically? In general, you can go 2 sides on the that. 

No I wouldn't myself poke fun at it like Trump did. That's not helpful.

But Zelensky is not a general, never been in the military, is in fact conscripting  young people in the military (and keeping certain classes of people in country like my nephew's in-laws).  So is the non-suit in a diplomatic situation is maybe not a great look? 

He wants the folk hero look and it works with you, obviously but if people's lives are on the line maybe make an exception.


There was a whole lot of hating Putin going on. And as Trump said "Understandable".  But again specifics, mate. 

But generally, do you accept that if Trump needs to make a lasting cease fire with 2 parties, he needs to downplay that? Just practical and if you are the leader of country that needs peace, you hold that hatred in for  an hour or so?

For me a switch was flicked when Zelensky said "J.D."  - not Mr Vice President or even Mr. Vance "...what kind of diplomacy?" Again a little thing like suit the (from either side).  

But the disrespect was not one-sided I guess. 

We can go on.. 

But you had a side before this, and you found what you wanted.  

President Trump should decline ..(politely) the state  visit invitation from our current Monarch.

Our current Monarch is not worthy ...I say that with a very heavy heart..he's a weak man 

Quandary...
Serving soldiers take the oath and are therefore (by law )  honour bound to fulfill their duty ..

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Quote :
wonder how many Trump supporters have gone the other way, plenty of his base seem embarrassed by it unquote:

keep dreaming numbnuts

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Quote.."Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster" .. unquote 

No you fanny.
..it's who's been running your country through it's most self destructive period in your history that is to blame...

I certainly will partially agree with the last bit, which is why I said "part". 

But as I was telling that Hammer there, I am not a devotee of any one side and I call 'em  like I sees 'em.  More than one thing can lose you a football game. (To mix some sport terms) 

Trump is doing what he thinks is best for his country  and his legacy but certainly in the current situation that is not the best thing for mine.  

If you were Canadian I would tell you to that worrying about Trump is pretty pointless, he going to try what he tries, and focus  on  our lack of functional government and the annointment of our new Prime Minister . But I assume you are not. 

Trump is not the Canadian peoples enemy...it's who has and still is  RUNNING THE SHOW  in your vast and wonderful country.
Sorry for calling you a fanny...just a figure a speech..

[ironsofcanada]

Quote.."Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster" .. unquote 

No you fanny.
..it's who's been running your country through it's most self destructive period in your history that is to blame...

I certainly will partially agree with the last bit, which is why I said "part". 

But as I was telling that Hammer there, I am not a devotee of any one side and I call 'em  like I sees 'em.  More than one thing can lose you a football game. (To mix some sport terms) 

Trump is doing what he thinks is best for his country  and his legacy but certainly in the current situation that is not the best thing for mine.  

If you were Canadian I would tell you to that worrying about Trump is pretty pointless, he going to try what he tries, and focus  on  our lack of functional government and the annointment of our new Prime Minister . But I assume you are not. 

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sink

Just substitute Trump for Zelensky in your last paragraph and you've just explained yourself perfectly.

Which people has a lost specifically then? Let's see these examples, 

Mate,
Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster, I don't like him at all.  I am just a realist that isn't locked into one side and goes with the evidence of what actually happened.

People shifting - Lindsey Graham, but more generally look up the polling places like CNN did on Zelensky post meeting.


I'm sorry a general point like, - Trump and Vance did bad things - and - Zelensky didn't deserve it, is the opposite of specifics.
Tell me specifically what was said or done. And we can discuss it.

Quote.."Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster" .. unquote 

No you fanny.
..it's who's been running your country through it's most self destructive period in your history that is to blame...

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sink

Just substitute Trump for Zelensky in your last paragraph and you've just explained yourself perfectly.

Which people has a lost specifically then? Let's see these examples, 

Mate,
Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster, I don't like him at all.  I am just a realist that isn't locked into one side and goes with the evidence of what actually happened.

People shifting - Lindsey Graham, but more generally look up the polling places like CNN did on Zelensky post meeting.


I'm sorry a general point like, - Trump and Vance did bad things - and - Zelensky didn't deserve it, is the opposite of specifics.
Tell me specifically what was said or done. And we can discuss it.

Id say TRUDIE and his ilk are YOUR PROBLEM.
Upto yous to sort yourselves out

[Monsieur merde de cheval]

Britain First will pass a strict law that anyone who speaks out in favour of any war must enlist and serve on the frontline in that war. It’s the only way to curtail warmongering.



 

The ones  that have no fear of treading into hell  are  ALWAYS  the ones that have no fear in starting one.
and it's ALWAYS the despised working class that suffer the most.
I despise the vermin like the future President Bill Clinton ..who used his college status and family money to dodge the draft to VIETNAM..as did  THOUSANDS OF HIS ILK..

As the yanks say...FUBAR

[Gank]

Is it still unfashionable to support Russia on here? Ukraine isn't even a real country and Zelensky isnt an elected or qualified President. Putin is well within his rights to protect his own people in the Ukraine region. 

protect them from what though? didn't seem like they were in any mortal danger before he put them in the middle of a warzone. And what makes a president qualified? Reagan wasn't bad for an actor!

Under the old regime, Putin's Russia was paying the pensions of the people living in the traditionally Russian region called Ukraine, and to answer your question I'd refer you to the Alley of Angels.

Ukraine since claiming an unjust independance has become the most corrupt nation in the hemisphere. Having Zelensky placed in that role on the basis of having played it in a comedy film previously is the thinnest veil for him being a puppet and since a puppet always has a puppetmaster pulling the strings, that's where Putin has the right to be concerned because that puppet is being controlled by the EU, whose members make up the more financially generous contributors to NATO - an organisation set up principally to oppose Russia. 

That's without talking about the fact that Ukraine was promised as a region of Russia by Catherine the Great. 

The proportion of Ukrainians who would prefer Russian nationality depends upon the news outlet, with Russia Today and the BBC reporting about 65:35 each but on opposite sides. Taking the truth as somewhere in the middle would be roughly half and given the size of the border, it wouldnt be unreasonable to say that the people of the Ukraine region who wish Russian citizenship are those who are currently under Russian control, and thus that this is thr perfect time to conduct talks through an intermediary with both sides agreeing to leave it nkw as it is, and any concessions (like the concession of Donbas) can be blamed on that intermediary, in this case Donald Trump. 

In recent history, Russia has been a more allied player to the USA than Ukraine, that's for sure. Zelensky being put into place without an election put paid to that, which would of course have put Putin on the defensive. 

[ironsofcanada]

I did! In the last paragraph, you know the bit you cut out of the quote on your earlier post. 

I still found those very general.

The suit thing could mean a number of different exchanges What specifically? In general, you can go 2 sides on the that. 

No I wouldn't myself poke fun at it like Trump did. That's not helpful.

But Zelensky is not a general, never been in the military, is in fact conscripting  young people in the military (and keeping certain classes of people in country like my nephew's in-laws).  So is the non-suit in a diplomatic situation is maybe not a great look? 

He wants the folk hero look and it works with you, obviously but if people's lives are on the line maybe make an exception.


There was a whole lot of hating Putin going on. And as Trump said "Understandable".  But again specifics, mate. 

But generally, do you accept that if Trump needs to make a lasting cease fire with 2 parties, he needs to downplay that? Just practical and if you are the leader of country that needs peace, you hold that hatred in for  an hour or so?

For me a switch was flicked when Zelensky said "J.D."  - not Mr Vice President or even Mr. Vance "...what kind of diplomacy?" Again a little thing like suit the (from either side).  

But the disrespect was not one-sided I guess. 

We can go on.. 

But you had a side before this, and you found what you wanted.  

[Hammer I am]

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sink

Just substitute Trump for Zelensky in your last paragraph and you've just explained yourself perfectly.

Which people has a lost specifically then? Let's see these examples, 

Mate,
Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster, I don't like him at all.  I am just a realist that isn't locked into one side and goes with the evidence of what actually happened.

People shifting - Lindsey Graham, but more generally look up the polling places like CNN did on Zelensky post meeting.


I'm sorry a general point like, - Trump and Vance did bad things - and - Zelensky didn't deserve it, is the opposite of specifics.
Tell me specifically what was said or done. And we can discuss it.

I did! In the last paragraph, you know the bit you cut out of the quote on your earlier post. 

With regard to Graham fair enough one example, not like him to change his deeply held position after a chance meeting with trump is it? Bit of history repeating itself there. And I wonder how many Trump supporters have gone the other way, plenty of his base seem embarrassed by it

I'm done for the eve, not running away, you're just giving me a headache but playing dumb all the time. I know you're not dumb so give it up

[ironsofcanada]

Last point, During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers:“I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”Such a stark contrast to Trump who has his own gold framed mug shot hanging just outside the oval office. And posts videos of a 100 foot golden stature of himself in the middle of Gaza, the most recent American acquisition in his new empire.

A little glimpse into the soul of each of them. 

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sink

Just substitute Trump for Zelensky in your last paragraph and you've just explained yourself perfectly.

Which people has a lost specifically then? Let's see these examples, 

Mate,
Trump  is part of what is threatening my country with economic disaster, I don't like him at all.  I am just a realist that isn't locked into one side and goes with the evidence of what actually happened.

People shifting - Lindsey Graham, but more generally look up the polling places like CNN did on Zelensky post meeting.


I'm sorry a general point like, - Trump and Vance did bad things - and - Zelensky didn't deserve it, is the opposite of specifics.
Tell me specifically what was said or done. And we can discuss it.

[Hammer I am]

Last point, During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers:“I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”Such a stark contrast to Trump who has his own gold framed mug shot hanging just outside the oval office. And posts videos of a 100 foot golden stature of himself in the middle of Gaza, the most recent American acquisition in his new empire.

A little glimpse into the soul of each of them. 

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sinker. Fortunately, he lost a lot of people who actually want peace because of yesterday. 

Just substitute Trump for Zelensky in your last paragraph and you've just explained yourself perfectly.

Which people has a lost specifically then? Let's see these examples, 

[Hammer I am]

 

No you wouldn't, you're being deliberately obtuse, you know the specifics, they've been clipped enough.

Way to run from an actual discussion of the events.

Again, this continual running and hiding from the points you have made makes it is clear that you don't think they hold up to scrutiny. 

 

 

I gave you specifics, it's YOU that fails to counter anything so nice try 

[ironsofcanada]

Last point, During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers:“I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”Such a stark contrast to Trump who has his own gold framed mug shot hanging just outside the oval office. And posts videos of a 100 foot golden stature of himself in the middle of Gaza, the most recent American acquisition in his new empire.

A little glimpse into the soul of each of them. 

 

 

Then hold an election. Or even say you would set down to make peace. Don't be so naive.


Zelensky's got you, hook line and sinker. Fortunately, he lost a lot of people who actually want peace because of yesterday. 

[Nutsin]

Britain First will pass a strict law that anyone who speaks out in favour of any war must enlist and serve on the frontline in that war. It’s the only way to curtail warmongering.


 

[ironsofcanada]

 

No you wouldn't, you're being deliberately obtuse, you know the specifics, they've been clipped enough.

Way to run from an actual discussion of the events.

Again, this continual running and hiding from the points you have made makes it is clear that you don't think they hold up to scrutiny. 

[Hammer I am]

Last point, During his inaugural address in 2019, Zelensky told lawmakers:“I do not want my picture in your offices: the President is not an icon, an idol or a portrait. Hang your kids' photos instead, and look at them each time you are making a decision.”Such a stark contrast to Trump who has his own gold framed mug shot hanging just outside the oval office. And posts videos of a 100 foot golden stature of himself in the middle of Gaza, the most recent American acquisition in his new empire.

A little glimpse into the soul of each of them. 

[Hammer I am]

 

I've watched the whole thing, I'm not sure how you can seriously defend their behaviour and he somehow deserved being treated like that. 

I would be interested in hearing the specifics you are refering to, especially from the first 40 mins or so. 

 

 

No you wouldn't, you're being deliberately obtuse, you know the specifics, they've been clipped enough. As well you know as you're very keen to keep mentioning the first 40 minutes instead.

we witnessed an argument between a man without a suit, and a suit without a man. 

Was telling too how he let the mask slip and fully went to complimenting Putin as a kindred spirit and how "they've been a lot together" compare that to how he talked about Zelensky, saying he has hatred in his heart, and is ungrateful.