Trump is in talks with Russia to end the war

[UltraBudgie]

I just read Trump is lowering Mexico's tariff because they agreed to put one on China, and now he is leveraging that against Canada to follow suit.

I always look crazy after the dust he kicks up settles. I should stop helping him.

Where'd you see that? I'm seeing that they're still in place?

[IdeomotorPrisoner]

I think alternate reality now. I read the headline and first paragraphs too.

I honestly can't find it now. I swear it said he would agree to lower Mexico if they put a tariff on China to match ours. People gotta stop screwing with my timeline, because that's like the second time this week a news story evaporated away like that.

[pianopraze]

So, Trump is trying to start World War 3 if he doesn't get the Lithium to stabilize his psychosis?

:P

He’s trying to get us out of this morass Biden sunk us in. WW3 was all but kicked off already.

if you want to slam Trump I’ll join ya talking about 2A and red flag laws.

But… in this he’s got my support. Get us out of Ukrain, out of NATO, and cut all foreign aid and pull our troops home! We’re broke putting all that crap on credit. F that! Now is the time to balance our budget, cut government, and quit policing and funding the world. 

I know I’ll get hell from both sides for that, but I’m libertarian (small l), not maga. Think Ron Paul not Chase Oliver/official lp. I had thread about all that on ats. 

Anyways, I’ll take Trump calling that weasel dictator in Ukrain to the carpet over sending more money any day.

I think if he’s on any drug it’s some sort of upper, he works all the time.

ok flame away.

[chr0naut]

He’s trying to get us out of this morass Biden sunk us in. WW3 was all but kicked off already.

if you want to slam Trump I’ll join ya talking about 2A and red flag laws.

But… in this he’s got my support. Get us out of Ukrain, out of NATO, and cut all foreign aid and pull our troops home! We’re broke putting all that crap on credit. F that! Now is the time to balance our budget, cut government, and quit policing and funding the world. 

I know I’ll get hell from both sides for that, but I’m libertarian (small l), not maga. Think Ron Paul not Chase Oliver/official lp. I had thread about all that on ats. 

Anyways, I’ll take Trump calling that weasel dictator in Ukrain to the carpet over sending more money any day.

I think if he’s on any drug it’s some sort of upper, he works all the time.

ok flame away.

I thought Biden did OK at the recovery after Trump's first term.

Now the trade wars have begun, I think it is likely that the people of the US will realize that they hardly farm or manufacture anything, in comparison to their voracious preference for both the best and the cheapest of imports.

But everything from overseas in the US just got at least 25% more expensive. All with the flick of a pen.



Essentials like medicines in the US were the most expensive of any country in the world, and now, guess what?

[quintessentone]

Debate? Im. just discussing the topic, and hoping to learn what scenarios are possible and to what degree they are likely to occur. I appreciate hearing your thoughts and opinions. 

As I do appreciate learning your thoughts and opinions.

As for Grok:

In short: Countries can’t just spend frozen assets like free money without legal grounding or international backing. When it happens, it’s usually structured as a loan, reparative measure, or conditional use—not a no-strings-attached windfall—and repayment depends on the resolution of the underlying conflict.

Grok needs a reality wake up call in entering data from the pages of the Trump/Elon throw shit against a wall and see what sticks, regarding legal grounding. Trump is losing court cases BTW.
 

In the U.K., Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed that London is examining ways to deploy the funds, noting that while profits from Russian sovereign assets are already being used to support Ukraine, the fate of the principal remains complex.

Currently, only the interest generated by these funds is being used to back a $50 billion loan package for Ukraine, while the principal remains untouched.

https://kyivindependent.com/europes-majo...t-reports/

So, why does Grok not know that interest from frozen assets are fair game? Wait, is Grok MAGA?

[putnam6]

As I do appreciate learning your thoughts and opinions.

As for Grok:

Grok needs a reality wake up call in entering data from the pages of the Trump/Elon trow shit against a wall and see what sticks, regarding legal grounding. Trump is losing court cases BTW.
 

https://kyivindependent.com/europes-majo...t-reports/

So, why does Grok not know that interest from frozen assets are fair game? Wait, is Grok MAGA?

Mu goodness, you have MAGA on the brain early, good for you. Hope you are feeling better...

Can't win them all, but most of them are just TEMPORARY injunctions final rulings will be decided later. ie nothing but delaying tactics

Unfortunately, Im of the opinion that what is occurring domestically politically diplomatically internationally takes time patience, introspection, and discipline, examining it every day with a microscope is a fruitless endeavor, everything will fall into place in due time. Or it won't

Nothing politically, internationally, or diplomatically EVER happens overnight. Simply we must zoom out and look at the broader picture

One must remember we tried to build back better for 4 years, did it ever feel like it was better? and if it was better why didn't the builders win the election?

You can't refurbish an old 1970s home without gutting it first, getting rid of the old inefficient appliances, and checking the foundation and the roof. Removing almost everything even refurbishing a hardwood floor can take some elbow grease

and ALL while a place is being refurbished you can either live is the chaos of being rebuilt daily and constantly go WTF is happening or you can read the plans then occupy your time elsewhere wait and see how it looks in just 3 months 6 months and so on.

We have shifted dramatically on our Ukraine stance and our relationship with NATO, acceptance was never going to be measured in hours or days this takes weeks or months to bear fruit. 

Thats the best rationalization I can come up with at 5 in the morning sans coffee.

[quintessentone]

Mu goodness, you have MAGA on the brain early, good for you. Hope you are feeling better...

Can't win them all, but most of them are just TEMPORARY injunctions final rulings will be decided later. ie nothing but delaying tactics

Unfortunately, Im of the opinion that what is occurring domestically politically diplomatically internationally takes time patience, introspection, and discipline, examining it every day with a microscope is a fruitless endeavor, everything will fall into place in due time. Or it won't

Nothing politically, internationally, or diplomatically EVER happens overnight. Simply we must zoom out and look at the broader picture

One must remember we tried to build back better for 4 years, did it ever feel like it was better? and if it was better why didn't the builders win the election?

You can't refurbish an old 1970s home without gutting it first, getting rid of the old inefficient appliances, and checking the foundation and the roof. Removing almost everything even refurbishing a hardwood floor can take some elbow grease

and ALL while a place is being refurbished you can either live is the chaos of being rebuilt daily and constantly go WTF is happening or you can read the plans then occupy your time elsewhere wait and see how it looks in just 3 months 6 months and so on.

We have shifted dramatically on our Ukraine stance and our relationship with NATO, acceptance was never going to be measured in hours or days this takes weeks or months to bear fruit. 

Thats the best rationalization I can come up with at 5 in the morning sans coffee.

It's not MAGA that's on my mind but rather propaganda and brainwashing of which I believe MAGA falls into.

The only issue I have with gutting a '70s house is that one has to start with the foundation, so that would be dealing with the greatest overspending by the Pentagon and military, but I don't see that happening.

Yes, I think I am getting better, thanks for asking.

Don't use the word 'we' loosely because that would imply the majority of Americans agree with Trump and Elon and I am not seeing that as a reality.

These two US volunteers fighting for Ukraine have an opinion you all need to hear.

[putnam6]

This is not a good look... 1.4 million views  44 thousand likes

Troops on the ground even peacekeeping ones are targets for not only Russians but possibly rogue Ukrainian fronts could target them 

Why send pracerkeepers when Zelenshy says the war is far from over

[putnam6]

It's not MAGA that's on my mind but rather propaganda and brainwashing of which I believe MAGA falls into.

The only issue I have with gutting a '70s house is that one has to start with the foundation, so that would be dealing with the greatest overspending by the Pentagon and military, but I don't see that happening.

Yes, I think I am getting better, thanks for asking.

Don't use the word 'we' loosely because that would imply the majority of Americans agree with Trump and Elon and I am not seeing that as a reality.

These two US volunteers fighting for Ukraine have an opinion you all need to hear.

Worlds full of propaganda brother, 

I'd expect nothing less and I salute them for their bravery but waht do you expect them to say they are with brothers in arms that don't want to give up

They made huge sacrifices many paid the ultimate sacrifice doesn't mean America continues to pump 100 billion dollars into the situation. I lost friends and high school classmates in Afghanistan and Iraq I get it. 

Complete victory in Ukraine is far far away, what's far far away in your estimation 3 more years? longer? 20 years like Afghanistan?

yeah FTN America has issues that can't wait DOMESTICALLY, worse case we catch up with you later after Putin reneges on this or that negotiation. This shouldn't have been such a shock to the EU and they damn sure should have planned for this eventuality. They did not which is another reason to cut bait. You don't ever commit yourself long long-term war after 3 years of depleting stockpiles

So hopefully the 500 million Europeans can hold the line in Ukraine till the 300 million Americans are ready to help them again should the need arise. 

Maybe after they stop purchasing LNG and other fossil fuels from Russia circa 2027

https://x.com/Kalopsiac1984/status/1896611066840559626

Starmer is dangerously deluded if he thinks putting British troops on Russia’s border is anything other than an act of provocation. The UK is not ready for war—our military is overstretched, underfunded, and struggling to meet recruitment targets. But instead of fixing that, Starmer wants to play Churchill while risking WW3. Farage is right to call this out. Britain has zero business escalating this conflict.

https://x.com/BRICSinfo/status/1896867103862595595

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JUST IN:  Italian Prime Minister Meloni rejects offers from France and UK to send troops to Ukraine. "You can go—not with my soldiers."

[agit8dchop]

Great, lets talk and do it all live on TV so the world can see who's doing the dirty.

The Democrats and Europeans created Zelensky and started this little poo show! Now the Democrats are violating the Logan act and are acting on behalf of the Ukranian Government. Trumps cut the cord and Ukraine's floating to Europe.

Europe needs to get on board and sign a deal that ensures Ukraine never enters NATO. Otherwise, all hell could break loose.