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Bluetus

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44. Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 11:37 AM

Aug 2025

behind the scenes throughout this war. They didn't all just wake up today and decide to support Ukraine. Clearly this counter-attack has been carefully planned to spring on Trump and Putin at the last minute.

It is as if the EU leaders tricked Trump into taking his show to the WH. The EU leaders would have been much less effective is they were forced to sit on some fishing boat off the beach in Anchorage. In D.C., THEY can dominate the media coverage and make Trump and Putin look much smaller.

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Just about all of Europe is coming to DC with Zelensky [View all] Jersey Devil Aug 2025 OP

Yes that is a highly unusual assemblage bucolic_frolic Aug 2025 #1

What a shame that this is even necessary newdeal2 Aug 2025 #2

Smart folks. They know how this works. How to manipulate the orange man-child. paleotn Aug 2025 #4

Yup. Hornedfrog2000 Aug 2025 #21

I have to call you out on that NJCher Aug 2025 #29

That is unfair to Jed Clampett. JD's more like Jethro. paleotn Aug 2025 #32

Jed the fake hillbilly - EndlessMaze Aug 2025 #81

Yes, I love it! 💙 This is Exactly what should Cha Aug 2025 #75

All they have to do is tell the piece of shit his hair looks nice and oh yeah slip him $1 billion Eliot Rosewater Aug 2025 #77

Yes...also so taco and company can't bully President Zelensky! PortTack Aug 2025 #84

Why would they think that?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #61

Best case scenario: Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #3

With Trump anything is possible Jersey Devil Aug 2025 #5

There is nothing left that would cause his followers to turn on him jmbar2 Aug 2025 #13

They should have King Charles threaten to pull his invitation for the September visit Jersey Devil Aug 2025 #14

King Charles could promise Chump the British Open at his Scottish golf resort FakeNoose Aug 2025 #68

The United States is not going to send any more arms to Ukraine gab13by13 Aug 2025 #8

They already are sending more arms Fiendish Thingy Aug 2025 #64

We're selling Ukraine and Europe our military equipment wolfie001 Aug 2025 #72

More likely what they will do TnDem Aug 2025 #60

Make NATO membership a non-negotiable bargaining chip. Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #6

Give the Russians 10 days to leave. The Madcap Aug 2025 #12

Hey Putin, you want to fight all of Europe? KS Toronado Aug 2025 #36

I'm thinking there isn't much left of the Russian army. Dr. T Aug 2025 #40

Ever hear of nuclear weapons...? regnaD kciN Aug 2025 #49

Yes, I've considered a Russian nuc response to a European invasion. Dr. T Aug 2025 #55

Great! Stand tall against the traitorous fat orange imbecile!!! wolfie001 Aug 2025 #7

When the most powerful person in the world is a deranged, demented, dangerous criminal dalton99a Aug 2025 #9

I like that the European leaders invited themselves Jersey Devil Aug 2025 #11

It'll be interesting to see who drumph has in the room Nittersing Aug 2025 #43

I think Krasnov kkmarie Aug 2025 #53

Outstanding! jmbar2 Aug 2025 #10

I hope they are bringing some kind of intimidation. milestogo Aug 2025 #15

Isolation and disapproval from top world leaders jmbar2 Aug 2025 #17

They should each put a bowl of mashed potatoes on his head. milestogo Aug 2025 #18

That's what I was going to say! QED Aug 2025 #19

I love that idea!!! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #59

The simplest solution. What a thing of beauty it would be! Dem2theMax Aug 2025 #71

I very much appreciate the solidarity being shown to President Z and Ukraine Deuxcents Aug 2025 #16

Really moving to hear that leaders have Zelensky's back. Evidence that much of allegorical oracle Aug 2025 #20

Golly, you might get the impression that Europe doesn't trust trump. Paladin Aug 2025 #22

Just wonder if timms139 Aug 2025 #23

I know that's what I'm here for. Alice B. Aug 2025 #28

I think it would be fantastic that all those European dignitaries SupportSanity Aug 2025 #24

If only we can convince them to come and do this for our election Baitball Blogger Aug 2025 #25

Would like to see Poland and the Baltic countries there. Sneederbunk Aug 2025 #26

I hate that they have to do this but I love that they are. That is all. Alice B. Aug 2025 #27

I guess he decided to Ghost of Tom Joad Aug 2025 #30

It will not be in person but by video call flamingdem Aug 2025 #31

Not what I am seeing Jersey Devil Aug 2025 #39

I may have misread flamingdem Aug 2025 #41

Macron will definitely be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #45

Starmer, Merz, von der leyen & Rutte will also be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #46

Alexander Stubb of Finland & Giorgia Meloni of Italy as well Wiz Imp Aug 2025 #47

At Least Zelensky will not be bushwhacked MissouriDem47 Aug 2025 #33

Sweet. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 2025 #34

There's no way Trump is going to allow all these European leaders into Monday's meeting. Gimpyknee Aug 2025 #35

How can he stop them? Bluetus Aug 2025 #42

Why? RoseTrellis Aug 2025 #83

Because they are determined not to allow another bullying session Bluetus Aug 2025 #85

The Rose Garden is paved over. n/t EndlessWire Aug 2025 #50

He'll be pissed our allies are all coming but welcomed Putin with open arms. dem4decades Aug 2025 #37

fascinating......... Takket Aug 2025 #38

Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked Bluetus Aug 2025 #44

Exactly! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #57

GOOD! Solidarity is a concept TACO Don does not understand. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 2025 #48

They're showing European unity and commitment to democracy. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2025 #51

Sounds good, Europe in DC is FINE! elleng Aug 2025 #52

Wow! EndlessWire Aug 2025 #54

Shameful display of media's attempted normalizing. Why?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 2025 #56

I keep remembering Ron Swanson from P&R. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 2025 #58

I love that they have his back and are standing up to the bully. Marie Marie Aug 2025 #62

Best news I've heard in weeks - Glad they invited themselves to Trump's chagrin Number9Dream Aug 2025 #63

This sounds like they're doing an intervention thucythucy Aug 2025 #65

Agree. Something is up. Strelnikov_ Aug 2025 #66

The solidarity is important. Trump's allegiance to Putin may be exposed. Most Americans remain indifferent or clueless Evolve Dammit Aug 2025 #67

To make sure an ambush doesn't Figarosmom Aug 2025 #69

This isn't as much protecting Z azureblue Aug 2025 #70

Can they put Diarrhea Donny in a burlap sack and dump his fat ass in The Hague? Blue Owl Aug 2025 #73

Demented Donnie doesn't like being humiliated. FelineOverlord Aug 2025 #74

I would bet money that Trump will taco bob4460 Aug 2025 #76

I think there are a few different reasons for this "show of force". Xolodno Aug 2025 #78

How far does diplomatic immunity extend? usonian Aug 2025 #79

None of them should wear suits. Jayster84 Aug 2025 #80

Chump will have ICE arrest them all. BidenRocks Aug 2025 #82