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blue-wave

(5,368 posts)
38. What is they say?
Sat Apr 18, 2026, 07:14 PM
Saturday

The definition of insanity is trying the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Zelenskyy did his due diligence. There is no point moving forward in an attempt to win over the king with no clothes.

It is sad and tragic for both countries but Ukraine will fair much better from breaking ties with the U.S. We are losing a battle tested ally with a populace that has the perseverance and intelligence to defeat a nemesis with greater numbers in people, equipment and treasure. Ukraine will win and survive and thrive. The United States will have to scramble and on bended knee ask for a second chance with the great ally we once had, Ukraine.

It's all about the money Trump thinks he'll make by being Putin's friend. What he doesn't understand is that Putin screws over everyone in his circle. Yes, he'll even do it to Trump and hand-over-his-heart Witkoff and Kushner. There in no honor amongst thieves.

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Ukraine Has Written Off the United States [View all] littlemissmartypants Saturday OP
Kick dalton99a Saturday #1
It will take generations for us to wash off the shame of this administration. Scrivener7 Saturday #2
We'll be like the Germans after World War II was over FakeNoose Saturday #24
I will thankfully be dead! BidenRocks Saturday #32
Why cant the EVIL ONE be dead. I pray his days will be numbered. Trueblue1968 Saturday #36
when I travel out of the US I have t-shirts and jacket with a big red maple leaves on them. Sad thing for a vet ... marble falls Saturday #34
One difference will be that the world saw Germany as worth restoring after the war, Scrivener7 Saturday #40
Big difference: Hitler aspired to be the greatest superpower and missed Norbert 20 hrs ago #46
In Germany's case, that was in large part Wednesdays 16 hrs ago #47
No. The stupid, uneducated "base" will vote another repuke as bad if not worse. Justice matters. 23 hrs ago #43
No. Trust will not come back. Ever. Justice matters. 23 hrs ago #42
It's sad but what other choice does he have newdeal2 Saturday #3
Panicked Russia floating that they may attack European drone plants Prairie Gates Saturday #4
There's no money to be made in Ukraine...that's all trmp's interested in. spanone Saturday #5
Exactly vapor2 Saturday #28
Now that Orban is gone, Ukraine doesn't have to pretend anymore Fiendish Thingy Saturday #6
And Trump just extended the extended the sactions relief on Russian oil True Dough Saturday #7
I love that term "Putins Puppet". multigraincracker Saturday #12
That disgusting orange psychopath will alienate every good ally we've ever had. Diamond_Dog Saturday #8
Can't blame them. They're trying to survive, trump just wants to grift... Wounded Bear Saturday #9
As 99 percent of the free world has done. nt yaesu Saturday #10
Slava Ukraini. The orange creature currently soiling OUR HOUSE is an niyad Saturday #11
But don't the European nations still have sanctions on Russia? They can still hunt down Russian tankers. ChicagoTeamster Saturday #13
If oil becomes a real "problem" (not far from now atm) Justice matters. 23 hrs ago #44
Proving once again that for economic national security, the oil industry needs to be nationalized ChicagoTeamster 21 hrs ago #45
TSF is the WORST thing that ever happened to Ukraine! bluestarone Saturday #14
In my opinion, they all should write off the US KentuckyWoman Saturday #15
Uh...no. Too many good people still here. Why should we suffer more than we already are. electric_blue68 Saturday #26
Trump is Putin's puppy... Joinfortmill Saturday #16
The Atlantic got one thing wrong, the sanction waiver was extended krawhitham Saturday #17
Ukraine isn't alone in giving up on the US, most countries are in their company. Bev54 Saturday #18
sadly predictable themaguffin Saturday #19
Shining beacon of liberty my foot. What a joke our country has become. ck4829 Saturday #20
Good, Europe needs to be stronger militarily and economically and balance out the power in the world JI7 Saturday #21
It's not just that TSF is pro-Putin, TSF's "perfect phone call" that got him impeached was with Zelensky. Never let a Exp Saturday #22
We can do our bit by making contributions to White Stork. If anyone has reservations, I'm including a link with info: NBachers Saturday #23
Well, this sucks. orangecrush Saturday #25
Effing trump for SO Many reasons... electric_blue68 Saturday #27
Simply heartbreaking . nt Javaman Saturday #29
Ukraine may be better off without "help" from the US and alll the strings that entails. Zelenskyy has been forminng Amaryllis Saturday #30
And that was the plan all along. To sow distrust in the United States. Initech Saturday #31
Message auto-removed Name removed Saturday #33
Join the club. CaptainTruth Saturday #35
Writing off Trump is one thing. Emrys Saturday #37
What is they say? blue-wave Saturday #38
The power structures around the world are shifting. Aussie105 Saturday #39
Trump is a loser that keeps America losing Johonny Saturday #41
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