Nah, he was kinda right about NATO
Its a stupid argument given that most of Europe have gradually divested themselves from Russian energy over the years. Its probably on par with Trump's "European countries should pay more for NATO" argument.
Nah, he was kinda right about NATO
It's certainly not as remarkable as fellating Israel and opposing a ceasefire that 153 countries in the UN backed.
Its a stupid argument given that most of Europe have gradually divested themselves from Russian energy over the years. Its probably on par with Trump's "European countries should pay more for NATO" argument.
The US would support Israel 100% no matter if the President is a democrat or republican. You know this.
Actually, I don't. I can't imagine Obama or Trump for that matter being that far up Bibi's ass.
The simple truth is that there's no need for NATO, except perhaps as a means to sell weapons to all its member states—you know it, I know it.
Europeans might protest this statement, given that they benefit from receiving defense at no cost.
Similarly, American special interests will protest this statement because arms dealing is a big business - it buys media, airwaves, politicians, and sway within the Beltway.
Who moved the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem?
Netanyahu has long been a friend of the Kushners, and particularly Jared’s dad, Charles Kushner, a major donor to pro-Israel and Jewish causes. One time, Kantor reports – she doesn’t specify when – Jared gave up his bed and moved to the basement so Netanyahu could spend the night at their home in Livingston, New Jersey.
What? WIthout NATO, Russia would be invading the Baltic countries in no time, and probably Poland soon.The simple truth is that there's no need for NATO, except perhaps as a means to sell weapons to all its member states—you know it, I know it.
Europeans might protest this statement, given that they benefit from receiving defense at no cost.
Similarly, American special interests will protest this statement because arms dealing is a big business - it buys media, airwaves, politicians, and sway within the Beltway.
What? WIthout NATO, Russia would be invading the Baltic countries in no time, and probably Poland soon.
Can't tell if this is just troll feeding...
Fecking Trumps going to get in, isn’t he.
Wow.
Even if he's elected, I don't think he'll be able to make it through the next four years. He might be the incumbent but his head is clearly not entirely there, and it will only get worse.
Is there really no alternative in the Dems camp?
Wow.
Even if he's elected, I don't think he'll be able to make it through the next four years. He might be the incumbent but his head is clearly not entirely there, and it will only get worse.
Is there really no alternative in the Dems camp?
The Abraham Accords gave us the current mess in Gaza with the whole region threatening to explode. Unilateraly jumping out of the Iran deal and tightening the economic sanctions for absolutely no reason other than to satisfy the hawks in Washington and Israel's wishes, contributed aside from pushing 1/3 of the Iranians into poverty, to antagonize and radicalize Iran's position. Kissing Kim Jon Un's boots did nothing to discourage or stop NK's aggressive stance and arm race. On the contrary. Every populistic psychopath at the helm of a country felt emboldened and acted accordingly.I think Biden was more effective in governance and assembled a stronger team. Each has their shortcomings for distinct reasons. Overall, Biden wins on healthcare policy, environmental initiatives (such as the Green New Deal and the IRA), and social issues (notably in civil rights, though less so in immigration policies), as well as in promoting economic and social equality. On the other hand, Trump wins on the economy (with notable growth and controlled inflation) and foreign policy (avoiding new conflicts, facilitating the Abraham Accords, kept a check on Iran/North Korea).
Yeah, I'd be amazed if Biden is still POTUS in 2028.
Too late to switch the candidates now, since Biden is already starting to win the primaries. Obvious choice would be Harris if Biden pulled out, but I don't think she can win. As for the next election after this, I think Gavin Newsom looks like a good bet. He's got the right age, he's a white man, he has governed a major state, he is a good debater, and he seems to be popular with the establishment.
Thanks, mate. Just had a quick look as his bio.Yeah, I'd be amazed if Biden is still POTUS in 2028.
Too late to switch the candidates now, since Biden is already starting to win the primaries. Obvious choice would be Harris if Biden pulled out, but I don't think she can win. As for the next election after this, I think Gavin Newsom looks like a good bet. He's got the right age, he's a white man, he has governed a major state, he is a good debater, and he seems to be popular with the establishment.
Nope, it was $7.8 trillion. Source.
So which is it?My source is the Treasury - plug in the dates, and it will spit out the number.
https://fiscaldata.treasury.gov/datasets/historical-debt-outstanding/historical-debt-outstanding
But your own source supports my assertion:
Total Excluding COVID Relief $4.8 trillion
The simple truth is that there's no need for NATO, except perhaps as a means to sell weapons to all its member states—you know it, I know it.
Europeans might protest this statement, given that they benefit from receiving defense at no cost.
Similarly, American special interests will protest this statement because arms dealing is a big business - it buys media, airwaves, politicians, and sway within the Beltway.
So which is it?
He's clearly the front runner for 2028, he has that Bill Clinton in the 90s vibe.Yeah, I'd be amazed if Biden is still POTUS in 2028.
Too late to switch the candidates now, since Biden is already starting to win the primaries. Obvious choice would be Harris if Biden pulled out, but I don't think she can win. As for the next election after this, I think Gavin Newsom looks like a good bet. He's got the right age, he's a white man, he has governed a major state, he is a good debater, and he seems to be popular with the establishment.
He's clearly the front runner for 2028, he has that Bill Clinton in the 90s vibe.
He's clearly the front runner for 2028, he has that Bill Clinton in the 90s vibe.
Imagine Trump Jr tries to run.I expect Kim's mind to be truly shattered by drugs by that point (if it isn't already), so the shit she makes up against him will be fascinating.
you left out the key points - white and maleYep. He will be attacked on the situation California finds itself in with homelessness and so on (unless it improves until then), but I'm not sure it will be a massive issue for him. Ironically he is probably what every Republican either perceives themself to be or wishes they could be - meaning handsome, suave, well-spoken, etc.
Perhaps in the alternate universe where you may dwell, but in reality - the purpose of NATO was to protect primarily Europe against a totalitarian Soviet Union (ie. Russia). That same Russia is today comparably as autocratic, expansionist, and with a similar number of nukes. And as we've seen repeatedly over the past 24 years, Putin has shown he is a totalitarian fascist driven by neo-imperialist aspirations. Given his behavior, you would have a hard time convincing any objective observer that NATO isn't just as needed today as it was during the Russian communist project.
You're almost right, but you're missing the cause for the effect. The eastward expansion of NATO did indeed provoke a hostile reaction, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy that resulted in a hostile Russia requiring counteraction.
Yep. He will be attacked on the situation California finds itself in with homelessness and so on (unless it improves until then), but I'm not sure it will be a massive issue for him. Ironically he is probably what every Republican either perceives themself to be or wishes they could be - meaning handsome, suave, well-spoken, etc.
The simple truth is that there's no need for NATO, except perhaps as a means to sell weapons to all its member states—you know it, I know it.
Newsom is definitely what DeSantis wishes he was.
Newsom is definitely what DeSantis wishes he was.
The only reason Russia hasn't invaded the Baltic States and Poland is precisely because of NATO, Afghanistan, Gulf 1, Bosnia were all NATO operations - it's not a wild thing to say it's just ignorantWhat a truly wild thing to say while a non-NATO country is currently being invaded by Russia.
You're almost right, but you're missing the cause for the effect. The eastward expansion of NATO did indeed provoke a hostile reaction, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy that resulted in a hostile Russia requiring counteraction.
Then again, DeSantis made the democratic party virtually extinct in Florida, a state that only tilted red some years ago.
In that regard, he has had far bigger influence on politics than Newsom, who governs in a state that was solid blue before him, and will be so after.
Did DeSantis do that, or was it because the Democratic Party in Florida was underfunded and run by idiots?
In any case, DeSantis has now shown he is useless on the national scene, whereas the jury is still out for Newson - I imagine he will have a lot more broad appeal.
NATO expanded because all those countries APPLIED TO JOIN precisely because of Putin's Russia.You're almost right, but you're missing the cause for the effect. The eastward expansion of NATO did indeed provoke a hostile reaction, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy that resulted in a hostile Russia requiring counteraction.
I don't think many would have predicted De Santis would have capitulated so badly. He pretty much scuppered himself whilst being touted as a genuine rival to Trump and the new face of the Republican party.
Newson should have been in the running for at least the last year to help get him better recognition but the Dems were so focused on Biden nobody else was even considered. With Joe's continual decline it seems that could be a very costly mistake.
You're almost right, but you're missing the cause for the effect. The eastward expansion of NATO did indeed provoke a hostile reaction, becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy that resulted in a hostile Russia requiring counteraction.