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thesquanderer

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22. Like "reciprocal" tariffs, "land swap" doesn't mean what it sounds like.

Reply to SheltieLover (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 10, 2025, 04:54 PM

Aug 2025

It sounds like Russia gets some Ukraine territory, and Ukraine gets some Russia territory in exchange. From what I can tell, it seems the concept is more like Russia getting some Ukraine territory in exchange for, at best, giving back some other Ukraine territory. Basically, just letting them keep some of what they have taken instead of all of it, is now being called a "swap" to make it sound more equitable.

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Sen. Lindsey Graham says 'there will be land swaps' to end Russia-Ukraine war: Meet the Press full interview [View all] Celerity Aug 2025 OP

No, Lindsay, there will not be land swaps. SheltieLover Aug 2025 #1

Totally correct! The aggressor, Russia, needs to withdraw and stop!! h2ebits Aug 2025 #7

And 100% pay reparations to Ukraine! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #8

No swaps. In fact we'll GIVE Putin TACO as a gift. No returnski. marble falls Aug 2025 #9

And all the ruskie assets in our govt! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #10

Root them out. marble falls Aug 2025 #11

Yes! SheltieLover Aug 2025 #12

Like "reciprocal" tariffs, "land swap" doesn't mean what it sounds like. thesquanderer Aug 2025 #22

Where did that come from? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #24

Well, it isn't as if Lindsey hasn't been often monumentally wrong before. marble falls Aug 2025 #2

He gets paid to lie on teevee... Justice matters. Aug 2025 #4

I've thought for years that bourbon was going to kill him. He sure looks like it now. marble falls Aug 2025 #6

Now go hide back in your closet until next Sunday. Emile Aug 2025 #3

Fine. Make it a 50-to-1 swap in favor of Ukraine NickB79 Aug 2025 #5

so how much land will russia cede... ret5hd Aug 2025 #13

That's exactly my question. lamp_shade Aug 2025 #15

What a blockhead idea CanonRay Aug 2025 #14

Land Swap? Mike Nelson Aug 2025 #16

STFU! Not your country - not your decision! Unreal! Marie Marie Aug 2025 #17

Lindsey get your tongue out of Trump's rectum please Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Aug 2025 #18

Hmmm.. land swap? B.See Aug 2025 #19

Yeah, Alaska should be nervous thought crime Aug 2025 #31

Well, I know B.See Aug 2025 #32

It's not Trump's land to swap lame54 Aug 2025 #20

Land swap Idea. Old Crank Aug 2025 #21

Great thread! GreenWave Aug 2025 #23

What a filthy liar MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #25

WTF is he to say? vapor2 Aug 2025 #26

Graham rso Aug 2025 #27

Someone should occupy his home and now they own it legally Always Blue Aug 2025 #28

Everyday i hate them more!! bluestarone Aug 2025 #29

So Trump said there will be land swaps... DET Aug 2025 #30