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KS Toronado

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18. I understand President Zelinsky was caught between a rock and a hard place

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Sat Sep 28, 2024, 09:52 AM

Sep 28

but it would have been great to see Zelinsky attack KFC for being a Putin employee.

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The public extortion of President Zelenskyy... [View all] kentuck Sep 28 OP

Several great points. I also took it as Trump cowing to Putin underpants Sep 28 #1

Yes, he would say nothing which Putin would not agree with. kentuck Sep 28 #3

cowing not vowing underpants Sep 28 #7

I believe Trump facilitated Russia's attack. He's horrible. live love laugh Sep 28 #14

Hate to say it, but Zelensky walked into this situation. no_hypocrisy Sep 28 #2

He has to do everything he can underpants Sep 28 #8

That's quite the dilemma. no_hypocrisy Sep 28 #10

I wondered why Zelenskyy would meet with Trump wnylib Sep 28 #21

Also, his people know... kentuck Sep 28 #22

trmp is a mob boss, nothing more. spanone Sep 28 #4

Worse than a mob boss, gab13by13 Sep 28 #9

He doesn't have it now. spanone Sep 28 #12

OMG it was disgusting and disgraceful. FalloutShelter Sep 28 #5

That would follow since extortion is an integral component of his negotiating 'style'. pecosbob Sep 28 #6

Dealt with the type. They think they're visionaries. Weird. jaxexpat Sep 28 #13

There is one reliably predictable aspect to Trump. jaxexpat Sep 28 #11

If there was any doubt in Z's mind it has left, like Magats rushing from a Trump rally. twodogsbarking Sep 28 #15

No kidding Figarosmom Sep 28 #16

Great post. n/t LuckyCharms Sep 28 #17

I understand President Zelinsky was caught between a rock and a hard place KS Toronado Sep 28 #18

If I were Zelinsky DENVERPOPS Sep 28 #25

If the DOJ ever got proof KFC KS Toronado Sep 28 #26

I don't agree he had to meet with trump. Even if trump wins, Zelenski won't benefit rainin Sep 28 #19

Exactly. Trump would sell him out reagrdless of what Zelensky does. SharonAnn Sep 28 #29

Zelinsky is a leader among men, vs. the shivering hulk of a very diminished man, who is on his way to being SWBTATTReg Sep 28 #20

Dump once again shows the world who he is, a master criminal. Clouds Passing Sep 28 #23

The first time Trump extorted Zelensky ("need you to do us a favor though") was bad enough... SunSeeker Sep 28 #24

Oh yes, it was horrble. ShazzieB Sep 28 #27

I read your post in this thread and the one in the thread you linked to. Frank D. Lincoln Sep 28 #31

Thanks for letting me know! ShazzieB Sep 28 #32

I totally understand why he met with Trump. But I really hope he is saving some choice words for Nov. 6th LiberalLovinLug Sep 28 #28

I thought at one point he was looking at Kamala Demobrat Sep 28 #30

What We Know DallasNE Sep 28 #33

Stump just proved in the most visible way that he is an agent of Putin. usonian Sep 28 #34

Let's be honest, Trump is still mad that Zelenskyy didn't give him dirt against Biden tornado34jh Sep 29 #35