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.....but but but....that goes against everything I've been spoon fed.
Absolutely insane.
Agree with all of that. Which is why I am so confused on the way this has played out so far.
Treating them as equals allowing them to run around like they're the big dick in the showers talking about a global triangle of Russia, US and China or having Lavrov talk about how any deal should mean Ukraine handing over all the areas Russia annexed (and doesn't even hold militarily) is a strange approach when to all intents and purposes the US and NATO combined (I'm not saying as equal contributors etc that's been done to death, so not touching it) had them by the bollocks.
That said, lets see how this plays out. There's a long way to go yet. I'm not in the camp that's running around hair on fire, more a casual raised eyebrow..
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I think I heard Russia's population is about Mexico's size. Their GDP is about 1/7th of the EU. Hardly an international power, maybe a local power, certainly big enough though to scare the absolute bat shit out of Europe and make them plead for hundreds of billions of dollars from us.
Where Russia stands on the world stage. -> Russia's nuclear arsenal is estimated to be 5,580 warheads, the largest in the world. This includes 4,380 operational warheads and about 1,200 warheads awaiting dismantlement (which may not happen).
That's their main flex - a global nuclear threat.
No, that’s the convicted rapist
Who's a convicted rapist?
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I have only skimmed this thread so may be missing where this has been discussed in more detail,
If you take away energy(oil) exports from Canada, the trade imbalance is reversed and Canada would be in the deficit. Which has been the driving factor in the existing tariffs because that oil is already sold at a discount to the US.
Fully agree with tightening up the boarder but I have a hard time believing drugs and illegals are legitimate reason. Less then 1% of the fentanyl that flows to the states come from Canada. There is actually more coming from the US north.
I also think the impact and narrative of tariffs on Americans is overplayed, as Canada only accounts for 5% of US trade. For sure it’s going to impact some stuff (mainly energy) but as a whole the US should be fine. For Canada the US accounts for 75% of its trade, will have a huge impact and is where the frustration/concern comes from. Hopefully it’s a wake up call to build some more pipelines and build new trade relations to diversify, but I would be surprised if any of that happened as we can’t even figure out interprovincial trade within the country.
Not sure what the real plan is with the tariffs other the to cause some destabilization, for what used to be allies. I suspect it all comes down to resources. Interesting times anyway.
edit to clarify, 5% without oil, 13% with oil included.
I have been following Sachs for a few weeks and still don't know quite what to make of him. I'm always suspicious of some kind of underlying fealty when anyone speaks out but so far I don't have anything. What he says sounds entirely plausible if not mostly factual. He's pretty quick to point the finger at the US for other foreign policy issues but it doesn't mean he's wrong.
The democrats, especially since Trump's 2016 victory, have become just as anti Russia as republicans ever used to be. I am glad he brought up Victoria Nuland as I have heard the same things from other sources like Glenn Greenwald.
Just about everything he says in that video I've heard corroborated from others.
Hillary Clinton is evil, but Victoria Nuland is at least her equal.
They've been nuking a lot of countries have they? So Ukraine wants unending hundreds of billions of dollars because Putin has nukes? What defensive weapon is Ukraine building to defend against nukes? I don't mean to be crass or insensitive to the plight of others but nukes have been more a curse than a blessing to Russia. If they use one, just one, even bu accident, the odds of worldwide destruction within moments is almost assured. I think I read our President has seven minutes to react at the sign of a launch. Yet because of this world destroying arsenal, which Russia states is defensive, makes them the enemy of the free world no matter what they do. I think it is safe to say as far as conventional forces they haven't had much luck since WW2, their economy is a wreck, education is poor, standard of living is bad....
Could you give your interpretation of what this call was about? I've listened to it a few times but it's not clear to me exactly what the context of it is.
They mention persuading Klitschko not to run, from some research it seems there was question of his German residency, perhaps the "fuck the EU" was on regards to him being their preferred candidate. Ultimately he supported Poroshenko who won the presidential election. I assume this call was made shortly after Russia took over Crimea which is where the "Russia will be all up in this" comes from.
What I got out of it the most was two US government officials interfering with the sovereignty of another nation. They were working to persuade who runs and who doesn't, or who should be supported by who. It's not clear to me if Russia was already interfering in Ukraine elections (very possible with such a large Russian population there) or if they really started in response to the US/NATO interference. The EU comment I took as a general "to hell with them, we'll go about this our way".
I'm going to listen to it a few more times later, and maybe I can track down some info related to it. If I have any luck I'll be sure and share.
Completely understandable if you haven't, but you guys have never heard about Victoria Nuland?
Honestly I wasn't really aware of her until the last few years. I recall hearing the name in the past but that was during a time when I was apathetic about politics.
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Dude had a few inaccuracies and omissions in his presentation that make question him and his material.
I'd appreciate it if you could share details on those, or if you have any videos with more info on the whole issue.
The whole deal about NATO "not one inch closer" deal, Russia agreed to ease on that when NATO agreed to ease on Russia exports like natural gas and oil I have read. That's a pretty important ommission.
Could you share a source for that please? Not doubting you, but that's the first I've heard of it so I'd appreciate some more info on it 🙂
Looks like Ukraine has been cut off from access to Maxar satellite imagery. Maxar is a commercial company that uses cameras mounted on US satellites that are apparently controlled by the US DoD. This comes as Ukraine was attacked by hundreds of Russian missiles and drones overnight.
So you’re saying our technology prolonged the war?
Aided in the defense of a sovereign ally against a maniacal agressor? Yes
Yep - any U.S. companies and commercial services providing satellite data to Ukraine were supposed to have stopped (even PL,BlackSky and Capella Space ). Also any of our contractors on the ground there were told to get out last weekend after the White house ordeal. Europe is now managing the war - it's all up to them. Let's see who retaliates against the recent Russian strikes.
Russia's Ministry reports claim....
From 1 to 7 March, the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation carried out seven group strikes with high-precision weapons and strike drones, which destroyed the infrastructure of military airfields, ammunition depots, drone manufacturing shops, depots, and command posts for strike unmanned aerial vehicles, watercraft depots, temporary deployment areas of Ukrainian armed formations, nationalists, and foreign mercenaries.
Moreover, last night, the Russian Armed Forces launched a group strike by high-precision long-range air-, sea-, and ground-based weapons as well as unmanned aerial vehicles at the gas and power infrastructure that supported the Ukrainian defence industry enterprises. The goal of the strike was achieved. All the targets were engaged.
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Time for the EU to put on the big boy pants and start spending their own money.
REUTERS
BRUSSELS – European leaders on Thursday backed plans to spend more on defense and continue to stand by Ukraine in a world upended by President Donald Trump’s reversal of U.S. policies.
The European Union’s defense summit in Brussels took place amid fears that Russia, emboldened by its war in Ukraine, may attack an EU country next and that Europe can no longer rely on the U.S. to come to its aid.
“Today we have shown that the European Union is rising to the challenge, building the Europe of defense and standing with Ukraine shoulder to shoulder,” the chairman of the meeting, Antonio Costa, told reporters.
EU leaders hailed the European Commission’s proposals this week to give them fiscal flexibility on defense spending, and to jointly borrow up to $160 billion to lend to EU governments to spend on their militaries.
In a joint statement agreed by all 27 member states, the leaders called on their ministers to examine these proposals in detail urgently.
“Europe must take up this challenge, this arms race. And it must win it,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said at the special defense summit in Brussels.
“Europe as a whole is truly capable of winning any military, financial, economic confrontation with Russia – we are simply stronger,” Tusk said.
French President Emmanuel Macron, who on Wednesday had told French voters that Russia was a threat to France and Europe, said all this was just a first step.
WOW, that really highlights how European countries have been neglecting their own military capabilities due to expecting the US to be their main military force.
Victoria Nuland = John McCains adopted daughter…… 😜the apple doesn’t fall far. Perpetual warmongers.
True, now you see how socialist values rise, when you don’t need spend big dollars on defense. The money goes elsewhere, to social programs. After a few generations, forget history of there nation.
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