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Irish_Dem

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50. Some people rise to the occasion.

Wed Jun 26, 2024, 03:01 PM

Jun 2024

And pull out inner resources even they themselves didn't know they possessed.
They are leaders in every sense of the word.
FDR, Churchill, Eisenhower, Zelensky.

Others sink like stones and go to their worse pieces.

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Historic moment: Ukraine has officially begun accession negotiations [View all] sheshe2 Jun 2024 OP

Without Zelensky's superb leadership, I don't know where Ukraine would be today. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #1

You are right. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #4

The US has to decide if it really wants Ukraine to win. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #6

Depending on the definition of "win"... WarGamer Jun 2024 #18

It depends upon what is meant by a "win." Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #24

Me personally... WarGamer Jun 2024 #26

Russia will suffer more than troop losses. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #28

I see it a little differently... WarGamer Jun 2024 #33

The facts seem apparent. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #37

And he was a professional comedian before running for office. OMGWTF Jun 2024 #31

Exactly. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #36

And just think... he was once shrugged off as a mere stand-up comedian. calimary Jun 2024 #42

He's certainly lived up to the moment MustLoveBeagles Jun 2024 #48

Some people rise to the occasion. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #50

When Zelenskyy Ran & Won... GB_RN Jun 2024 #23

Yes exactly. This is what makes his story so very remarkable. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #27

"I don't need a ride. I need ammunition." This will possibly go down as one of niyad Jun 2024 #39

The man is a genius and very brave. Irish_Dem Jun 2024 #40

That's the Quote of the Year - if not the Decade. calimary Jun 2024 #43

Trump's success proved one sliver of truth LiberalLovinLug Jun 2024 #49

Put a giant foot in Putin's ass! oasis Jun 2024 #2

Rather a brick.of C4 Traurigkeit Jun 2024 #11

You title should clarify that its the EU, not NATO. brooklynite Jun 2024 #3

The first sentence in the body of my Op says just that. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #7

Your headline does not. Not everyone clicks through. brooklynite Jun 2024 #8

You didn't read through either, did you... sheshe2 Jun 2024 #10

I didn't claim you did... brooklynite Jun 2024 #12

First damned sentence clearly says "European Union"! Don't care what's "topical"; it's English! Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2024 #15

Thank you, HtP. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #20

Let me share something with you, broolynite. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #16

Geesh! Give it up man. triron Jun 2024 #32

Why does almost every post turn into a pissing contest? bif Jun 2024 #45

Actually, people have beem talking about joining the EU quite a bit recently. niyad Jun 2024 #53

I'm at a loss for words, but in a reflective manner. Tickle Jun 2024 #5

This is Amazing.. Zelensky and Ukrainians have Worked So Hard to Make this Happen!💙💙💙 Cha Jun 2024 #9

I want this over for them so they can rebuild. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #13

My favorite toon depicting Ukraine's relationship with Europe... Hermit-The-Prog Jun 2024 #14

Perfect. 👍 sheshe2 Jun 2024 #19

Also Moldova is granted accession talks EndlessWire Jun 2024 #17

Happy to hear this. William769 Jun 2024 #21

It's been a long row to hoe. sheshe2 Jun 2024 #22

One reason Russia gave for the invasion was alfredo Jun 2024 #25

SLAVA UKRAINI! SLAVA NA VIKI! nt sprinkleeninow Jun 2024 #29

Heroyam Slava! n/t Jilly_in_VA Jun 2024 #51

Glory to the heroes orangecrush Jun 2024 #30

Good luck republianmushroom Jun 2024 #34

That last image breaks my heart. AllyCat Jun 2024 #35

This is good news! FemDemERA Jun 2024 #38

This makes me think back on Hillary's response to Putin election 2012 SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2024 #41

Sigh... every time I think of Hillary and what might have been, calimary Jun 2024 #44

I only see how Putin helped to defeat her because ... SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2024 #46

I get pissed off. Jilly_in_VA Jun 2024 #52

✊ Deuxcents Jun 2024 #55

It's progress, but... LudwigPastorius Jun 2024 #47

Would be interesting to see what the dox ALBliberal Jun 2024 #54