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In reply to the discussion: Republicans change their stances within a matter of minutes. [View all]Buckeyeblue
(6,413 posts)7. It would be interesting if he made the deal for mineral rights with Europe
Maybe on a smaller scale. And Europe continues to provide Ukraine with the help they need to defend against Putin.
When Putin threatens to escalate, the need to call his threat and prepare for war. If they give in to Putin, he won't stop. And the US will do nothing.
Russia's military is a mess. The rest of Europe has 80 years of NATO training under its belt. I think they could make quick work of Russia.
Putin will threaten nukes. But one nuke from him ends it all.
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Agreed - this is way more than peer pressure. It's more like bribery, blackmail, threats of violence, etc.
TheRickles
Mar 2025
#5
At 73, I'm right there with you. Angry, saddened that this is now our Country. Sickening.
634-5789
Mar 2025
#25
They're like the 1930s Communist Party USA members after the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact
Prairie Gates
Mar 2025
#27
Here's the thing...he has access to ALL their dirty secrets. And they know he will use those secrets
Ferrets are Cool
Mar 2025
#30