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dlk

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133. Biden has been on top of this situation from the beginning and has done an amazing job!

Fri Feb 25, 2022, 09:23 AM

Feb 2022

I have every confidence he will continue to lead in this most effective way! Now let’s send more military aid to Ukraine and start confiscating Russian oligarchs’ yachts and houses.

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Biden has FROZEN 1 TRILLION DOLLARS OF RUSSIAN MONEY & Frozen Five RU Banks [View all] Budi Feb 2022 OP

Gotta wonder how that might affect TFG's finances... Ocelot II Feb 2022 #1

I wonder about Putin's finances wryter2000 Feb 2022 #6

They say Putin is worth $200 Billion. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #31

But where is that money? If it's in the EU or the US, it may be frozen. Lonestarblue Feb 2022 #50

I am sure they stashed it somewhere safe. Where is it? Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #75

The ruble is soon to be toilet paper. lastlib Feb 2022 #68

Putin is probably smart enough to have taken his money of the ruble market Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #77

Ironic that toilet paper 3825-87867 Feb 2022 #82

Yeah, but wryter2000 Feb 2022 #83

Right, it is an addiction. No amount is ever enough. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #85

I think it's the same mental glitch that causes hoarding. tblue37 Feb 2022 #97

Right, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression, addictions, etc. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #99

I am afraid of Putin's retaliation DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #87

Yes he has been threatening to target "sensitive" US assets. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #88

Agreed ID DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #92

Right, I have wondered the same thing. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #95

As well as all DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #100

Right, financial systems, manufacturing, food, comm cables. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #102

Putin is getting up there in age DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #110

His goal is to get Ukraine, to show his power, to live his fantasy. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #111

With the way he LOATHES NATO DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #112

Unless he is stopped. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #113

There are demonstrations DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #114

Yes the Russian people are very brave. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #115

Probably.............nc DENVERPOPS Feb 2022 #117

I doubt we'll ever know all of the bribes, kickbacks, and payments Dark n Stormy Knight Feb 2022 #139

Yes many of the crimes he committed are classified. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #142

We've already factored this in radius777 Feb 2022 #121

So both sides have war-gamed all of this out. Irish_Dem Feb 2022 #134

He's Gonna Be Crapping Bricks (of chewed-up evidence) nt smb Feb 2022 #7

or maybenot azureblue Feb 2022 #81

Ironically, they may improve. Hugin Feb 2022 #15

I doubt he has much money left, if any Wicked Blue Feb 2022 #27

And if the oligarchs, now needing the money, call his loans? Ocelot II Feb 2022 #28

I think he's got money. It's Russia that will suddenly realize the country is broke. Hekate Feb 2022 #44

So nice of you to consider the well being of TFG. twodogsbarking Feb 2022 #72

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No He Can't ProfessorGAC Feb 2022 #9

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You're exactly right on China. Which is why the China question in the presser was so interesting. jpljr77 Feb 2022 #38

China will not break ranks and align with the west Buddy2 Feb 2022 #48

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Plenty of "smart" leaders have entered wars they could not win including the US Quixote1818 Feb 2022 #45

Don't forget Saudi Arabia... AntiFascist Feb 2022 #93

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China though has its eyes on parts of Siberia. thucythucy Feb 2022 #104

You can't sanction a country until they do the deed. Claustrum Feb 2022 #10

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Remember Ukraine is NOT a NATO member. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #103

Where did you hear that "Ukraine did not want to join [Nato] and pay dues"? lapucelle Feb 2022 #127

It was in 2010 that Ukraine said no to NATO. The Jungle 1 Feb 2022 #131

Yanukovych was the puppet president installed with the help of Russia lapucelle Feb 2022 #132

they did in 2014 when they invaded and "annexed" Crimea AlexSFCA Feb 2022 #34

Really? By what rule? vanlassie Feb 2022 #90

Yes, exactly right. gristy Feb 2022 #94

Months ago? I disagree. How do you punish someone before the crime? brush Feb 2022 #11

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Two different things. The west let him get away with Crimea and the eastern actions. That was... brush Feb 2022 #29

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The west made the mistake of letting him take Crimea and contest militarily in other eastern areas. brush Feb 2022 #43

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Two different things but both sanctioned nonetheless.Let's not forget history about Crimea sanctions ancianita Feb 2022 #42

Sanctions or troops. That's what it boils down to. And NATO troops on the ground v Russian... brush Feb 2022 #47

You're evading, and still denying our past sanctions. This time it boils down to both. ancianita Feb 2022 #52

I'm not evading anything. It was sanctions or troops before and it is now. brush Feb 2022 #59

Okay. But you did say, as if it were without cost to Putin, ancianita Feb 2022 #79

I'm not getting why the sanctions from Crimea held Putin off when he could've easily walked into... brush Feb 2022 #101

I think sanctions slowed down the affordability of any measures we see right now in ancianita Feb 2022 #106

I'm for sanctions as the alternative is not something to consider. Russia needs to get rid of all... brush Feb 2022 #109

Sanctions are the main thing. Shut down cash flow and you shut down the military budget. ancianita Feb 2022 #119

I see what you did there :) Pluvious Feb 2022 #137

No..most experts think he may have enough for a few months to one yr. PortTack Feb 2022 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #20

With an economy that is half the size of California's and was struggling to begin with? Scrivener7 Feb 2022 #37

Gloom! Doom! mcar Feb 2022 #78

And this is why he didn't feel the need to push for sanctions to SWIFT PortTack Feb 2022 #3

Biden clearly stated Europe was the problem with SWIFT JCMach1 Feb 2022 #14

He did, but again also said what we have imposed will hurt far worse than just removing SWIFT PortTack Feb 2022 #18

That's face saving. The Europeans are being two-faced JCMach1 Feb 2022 #21

What Biden just told us in his speech was certainly not Face Saving. Jfc🙄 Budi Feb 2022 #91

Really! What's that.. "face saving"..? Cha Feb 2022 #118

Maybe I misread it. But maybe not. Budi Feb 2022 #120

Yes, and I Appreciate PJB, too! Cha Feb 2022 #123

P.S. More on SWIFT from Czech President Zeman Cha Feb 2022 #125

When you got most of what you want from your 'friends' you don't JCMach1 Feb 2022 #124

Is that $1 trillion at the official exchange rate, or what it would really buy? NT mahatmakanejeeves Feb 2022 #4

Good! Now cut them off from SWIFT too, and more Amishman Feb 2022 #5

That would be a declaration of war Ohio Joe Feb 2022 #80

Great start! FoxNewsSucks Feb 2022 #8

I wish they could just blow them all out of the water. Oops there she goes. n/t Bev54 Feb 2022 #39

Any oligarch with a home here. Lock him out of it. Captain Zero Feb 2022 #61

Let's go, Joe!! ❤ littlemissmartypants Feb 2022 #12

Can we have some of it? Rocknation Feb 2022 #13

Better yet, send it to Ukraine in the form of weapons. lagomorph777 Feb 2022 #24

Good, but just from the short vid, Hav Feb 2022 #17

When can we seize the top 10 floors of Donnie Dipshit Tower maxrandb Feb 2022 #19

That sound you hear is Trump dropping a load in his pants underpants Feb 2022 #22

Was it Uday or Usay who bragged about getting most of their funding from Russia? world wide wally Feb 2022 #26

Eric.... SergeStorms Feb 2022 #53

They have both said it at different times. OMGWTF Feb 2022 #58

Next start confiscating oligarch property in the US and Europe viva la Feb 2022 #32

and the richer neighborhoods in London. SharonClark Feb 2022 #36

And bomb to shit, Putin's secret compound. Bev54 Feb 2022 #40

And no income coming in for TFG LiberalFighter Feb 2022 #64

Should add SWIFT too AlexSFCA Feb 2022 #35

I am not sure how effective it is now, no doubt Putin is working with Xi to get around SWIFT Bev54 Feb 2022 #41

Yep. Biden's moves are a big fuckin' deal. Non trumpcult Republicans admire his power. ancianita Feb 2022 #46

I wonder how Putin and Russia are going to respond to this. Calista241 Feb 2022 #49

And the GOP, where will their dark money contributions come from now? Meadowoak Feb 2022 #51

They'll have to.... SergeStorms Feb 2022 #57

My concern lies to the east BootinUp Feb 2022 #54

China and Russia - next axis of evil? dwayneb Feb 2022 #129

Good! Next step: Justice matters. Feb 2022 #55

If they haven't already, the Brits need to do the same COL Mustard Feb 2022 #56

President Biden's goal right now, gab13by13 Feb 2022 #62

should also include freezing any ru held us buisness . AllaN01Bear Feb 2022 #63

MoscowMitch may have a tantrum when his dear aluminum plant is seized..... lastlib Feb 2022 #71

i like that saying . itch . itch AllaN01Bear Feb 2022 #73

Interesting comments at the press conference NQAS Feb 2022 #65

Will the Republicans still stage their Freedom Party in Moscow this July 4th? NBachers Feb 2022 #66

Did he sanction Alfa Bank? lastlib Feb 2022 #67

If it were me, I would have just seized it outright, and then split it between Volaris Feb 2022 #70

Had anyone even heard of SWIFT before today? mcar Feb 2022 #74

K & R Thank You! The press's new 'Biden sucks chew toy'. Budi Feb 2022 #107

Oh hadn't but that doesn't Cha Feb 2022 #122

Good Bettie Feb 2022 #76

MY FANTASY :: Send in the USA Vampire Seal Team. BITE ALL THE BAD RUSSIAN POLITICIANS. Trueblue1968 Feb 2022 #84

Is it possible the 'SWIFT' card is being held pending Pootie's reaction to these economic sanctions? NoMoreRepugs Feb 2022 #86

And.... stillspkg Feb 2022 #89

I posted this on another thread, but it's worth repeating: Emrys Feb 2022 #98

Absolutely right, Emrys Appreciate re-posting it here, too. Budi Feb 2022 #108

Every asset in the US is frozen? Including TFG? tinrobot Feb 2022 #105

Rt TY & PJB & PM Johnson & Cha Feb 2022 #116

.. Cha Feb 2022 #126

Good first start - but what's next? dwayneb Feb 2022 #128

IMO nitpicker Feb 2022 #130

Biden has been on top of this situation from the beginning and has done an amazing job! dlk Feb 2022 #133

Guess who else got some of his ass frozen? BlueWavePsych Feb 2022 #135

Yeeeup! Budi Feb 2022 #136

Good bdamomma Feb 2022 #143

Somebody last night on MSNBC commented on differences between Crimea and Ukraine. halfulglas Feb 2022 #138

Absutely right. As already being seen & heard around the world. Budi Feb 2022 #140

So this makes me wonder about the Russian-owned real estate here in the U.S. IL Dem Feb 2022 #141