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Doohmax's avatar

This is not complicated. If Europe doesn’t want a peace deal, let them pay for the war. Trump should stop all assistance to Ukraine and give the Europeans the keys to Kiev.

Justin's avatar

I think Trump should hand every member of the entourage a packet filled with evidence that they're hoarding money for their own benefit, shipping it to accounts overseas, and threaten to expose it to everyone and their mothers before they land back at home if they don't stop prepping up their graft- ridden war.

shayne's avatar

Sort of like those envelopes handed out at Bush's funeral. I love it!!

Brenda's avatar

Declassify the envelopes!

Sunnydaze's avatar

We should get the hashtag #declassifybushfuneralenvelopes trending on X. 😂

kittynana's avatar

@Shayne- what envelopes?? I didn't hear about that!

MaryAnn's avatar

About those envelopes: all the major players at the Bush funeral got envelopes, except Carter. The video is actually fun to watch because of the reactions and the non-reactions (Killary). It is on social media, not an msm product.

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

Oh my, you don't know about those? It's been endless speculation about what they contained. Jeb Bush sure was stunned.

rolandttg's avatar

Last week I read something that each personalized envelope spelled out how they had the goods on them, and that 41 sang like a canary before he died and gave up the keys to the vault.

Sunnydaze's avatar

They had quick reactions without time to read a lot.

I think it was something along the lines of

“We have it all”

Or “We know what you did”

“You’re going to jail. We have it all.”

DJT

Or something like that.

shayne's avatar

Sounds like a come-to-Jesus moment.

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

I would say that something akin to that did happen.

kittynana's avatar

@Dave- Oh! How utterly delightful!!!

shayne's avatar

It's worth a watch, kittynana.

FreeBird07's avatar

Just watched it - thanks for sharing. The look on Laura B and Jeb's face. And, Dr. Jill looked around like did everyone get one of these?

nancylee's avatar

how fun. the carrot and the stick delivered in public. to all those people who 'run' things

shayne's avatar

That's the one!

kittynana's avatar

@Sunny- I just watched it. I'll bet the notes said "I beat Whiny Baby Jeb so get over it."

Sunnydaze's avatar

I think it was short and sweet because of how fast they reacted.

“We have it all”

Signed DJT

or something like that.

Leo's avatar

A.I. perhaps. The truth/accuracy of photos can no longer be trusted.

AB's avatar

Interesting. Thanks for sharing

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

If he is going to do that, and he has the receipts, then he should just arrest all of them, and send them to alligator alcatraz with all the other interlopers or perhaps to Gitmo with all the other terrorists?

Jeff S's avatar

Nah. Make them convert to Islam, then give them to farmers to pick our beloved crops.

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

I thought they had already converted... look at their countries now overrun and run by muslims... and look at what they have done in the US with the likes of omar, talib, ovomit, brennan, etc, and now of course mamdani and more being given power by manipulating elections.

Sue Kelley's avatar

Maybe that's why they passed that law about prayer time mandates

Bitsy54's avatar

I’m hoping Trump has photographic proof that they all participated in shenanigans at Epstein Island and tells them “shut up or these go viral”

Burton Tschache's avatar

Trump might also want to mention the train incident with Macron, Mertz and Starmer attempting to hide their usage of Peruvian Marching Powder aka cocaine when the media entered their "meeting." They were unable to hide it fast enough.

Kenny B's avatar

I’ve got my breakfast popcorn at the ready.

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

It would surprise me not. I bet each one of them is guilty and there's a blackmail sting over their humiliating little heads.

Bandit's avatar

I like that idea!

Stephen Dedalus's avatar

There may be much more to this fight than the outward struggle over such relatively small trifles of U.S. aid. Large trading ports are the engines of empire, and a historical review of the rise and fall of such centers of commerce as post-Renaissance Venice and 16th century Antwerp and their relationship to the decline of various Mediterranean power centers and, later, the Spanish empire, respectfully, are instructive. China’s Belt and Road Initiative and now India’s integration into the western economic sphere (there’s a reason why 110,000 Indians cheered Trump in the world’s largest cricket stadium in 2020 after he and Modi announced trade deals) both mean that the center of European commerce may move away, at least in significant proportion, from places like Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg (notice how they’re all situated around the center of the EU’s emerald city?) in favor of south-eastern European ports and, especially, warm-water ports on the Black Sea such as the (currently) Ukrainian Port of Odessa. Russia, having a major power presence in and on the Black Sea, including Odessa, stands to gain from the “new” (I.e. newly important) trade routes up through the Bosporus (along with Turkey, Romania, Hungary, et al) at the expense of Western Europe—the EU. I suspect this is the real struggle behind the scenes and the stakes—trillions of dollars—makes the $300 billion in aid to Ukraine trinkets by comparison. To this one can add the centuries-long legacy of European rent-seeking as a fundamental tenant of their economic theories and one can see why Western European leaders are anxious.

Reasonable Horses's avatar

Makes good sense. Considering the wealth Western Europe has already sucked out of the US, the Middle East, Africa, New Spain, the Spice Islands, and everywhere else, they shouldn’t need our help. Considering two world wars, hotspots constantly smoldering in their backyard, and their rotting culture, we don’t need their help. Isolationism can’t work anymore, but until we get a better deal, we’d be wise to keep them at arm’s length, literally in both ways.

Stephen Dedalus's avatar

Agreed, and that includes our alma mater in merry ol’ England. When one considers the behavior of Canada, the UK, New Zealand, and Australia during the plandemic, one must wonder whether the “5-eyes” relationship is really in America’s best interest. When the cards were placed on the table, our presumed ideological “partners” revealed their true colors, and they weren’t red, white, and blue.

Reasonable Horses's avatar

Why that isn’t understood as a national threat suggests only something sinister.

Stephen Dedalus's avatar

From the very foundations of our blessed Republic, there were Crown loyalists among us.

Leo's avatar

Stephen, thank you for this important reminder of the all-important greater context!

Burton Tschache's avatar

Wonderful historical context to frame the discussion. There are depths to this entire operation that no one knows.

This is also shutting down the corrupt hub of the NWO. Ukraine is the epicenter of some major Bio-lab and Bio-weapon activity. During a Congressional hearing, Victoria Nuland let a major cat out of the bag when she said the US has 46 Bio-labs in Ukraine. Why are their 46 US Bio-labs in a war torn unstable country?

Then there is the bottomless pit of money laundering. Sam Bankman Freid was just the tip of the iceberg. Shutting down USAID was another step in the right direction.

Lastly, the worst of all, Ukraine is a child and adult trafficking hub serving the most despicable clientele in the world. If you know, you know. If you don't know, then it's probably better you don't.

All this needs to be cleaned up so Ukraine can return to actually being a truly independent country instead of being a playground for some of the most disgusting "people" on the planet. The Ukrainian people must be saved from the corruption that had controlled its existence since 2014.

Sharon Todoroff's avatar

Love that idea, and yes kind of like the envelopes he gave out before.

Brenda Ping's avatar

Yes! DOGE Europe!!

Lori's avatar

but the mothers are in on the scam too.

Doohmax's avatar

OK. Anyone remember the 100 year war? This is the remake. Putin will never withdraw from his present positions in Ukraine. Never. As things now stand, Ukraine will sacrifice every male over the age of 14 over the next few years to maintain their defensive front. If this abomination ever ends, it will be ended with Russia sitting approximately where the lines are drawn now. This is the exact scenario that could have been set in 2022. Except in 2022, Russia would have settled for pseudo control of eastern Ukraine and a guarantee of no NATO membership for Kiev. A million dead Russians and Ukrainians would ask WTF? if only they could still be heard.

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Wind that back to 2014. If Victoria Nuland hadn't done her dirty tricks, Ukraine would not be in this position. But the corruption is so vast it's gonna take Trump to sort it out, which is underway. The EU leaders attending the Zelensky summit are as Jeff reports - humiliating clowns.

neener's avatar

I like rhe description"croissant nibblers" even better!

Daily Growler's avatar

The only thing I think you got wrong is the number of Russians who have died in the conflict. You’re relying on US propaganda, which is based on UK propaganda, which comes from the liars in Ukraine.

Bitsy54's avatar

More depopulation strategy at work…..kills faster than the clot shot

Double Mc's avatar

Worse than that. With so many men dead, there will be few fathers to reproduce. Paraguay still hasn't recovered their population from the War of the Triple Alliance that ended in 1870. 90% of military-aged men died. 90%. Zelenskyy is well on his way to repeating that mistake. Ukraine will never recover.

Mitch's avatar

Clot shot and engineered Covid killed way more

Lori's avatar
Aug 18Edited

Does it matter how many? Any young life lost on either side is a sacrilege leaving parents to bury their children if they can even find the body parts.

Justin's avatar

One of the scams is Ukraine not acknowledging the dead. As long as there's no body, they don't have to pay the families of the deceased. They can claim their sons fled the war.

So you can understand Ukraine refusing to accept 7 semi trailers full of frozen Ukrainian bodies from Russia. It would have been very expensive to have to acknowledged the war dead.

Doohmax's avatar

Could be. Reporting from the war by US media is nonexistent. Millions of casualties won’t be an exaggeration if the conflict continues for 3-4 more years.

Margot Wooster's avatar

I’m old enough to remember when the Vietnam war was on tv every stinking day.

rolandttg's avatar

No exceptions. The reason you still have mind numbingly stupid clowns flying Ukie flags outside their homes chanting for more war is because they are not shown the real cost of war on their beloved boob tube. No body bags , no wives , children , mothers weeping over a sea of graves covered in Ukie flags, no photos of men running or driving away from drones in a futile attempt to avoid being blown to hell and back. If there were any neutral reporting, the Madonna of Gorlovka photo of her and her infant girl splattered on the grass would have been as iconic a photo of this war as were the photos of a VC seconds away from being executed with a revolver in Saigon, and the little girl running crying after being napalmed accidentally .

https://stanislavs.org/tribute-to-a-victim-of-usas-proxy-shelling-of-gorlovka/

I can puke better humans than those who infest the MSM

Jeff S's avatar

No. Really? MSM.

Davey J's avatar

I would argue its probably a lot higher. Russia/Soviet Union generally just throw bodies at wars and the numbers get very large. And they generally do it until they win or there is an agreement signed. They are more than willing to outlast Ukraine until all the weapons the world sends them stay in warehouses because there is nobody to use them.

Occam's avatar

Yah, okay.

More likely, the next few months will see the recent Russian breakthroughs turn into a rout of the Ukrainian army, with Odessa falling and Kiev under threat.

The Ukrainian army is getting rocked at present (you, of course, wouldn't know that if you're consuming only western news outlets).

rolandttg's avatar

Alex Christoforou and company have reported it. It's fast becoming a rout as you said.

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

Yes, and I think Trump will convey that to these obnoxious pretentious leaders today. They must capitulate to Russia. Maybe Meloni can talk sense into clown Zelensky.

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

President Trump wants the war to end to stop the killing and our waste of billions of dollars in funding it, and the euros. It should have never started and Resident Autopen Cabbage and the euros and our own deepstate assholes and uniparty grifters like lindsey graham- have full responsibility. The euros need to keep the war/killing going in order lavish themselves in our money. The euros also need the war to continue so they can continue to proclaim their liberal leadership by beta males and women who wish they had penises but still think in grey scale about everything. Remember, it is this group of clowns who tell us orange man bad and Putin is a murderous thug. Why is that?

How about a non-aggression security guarantee? If Ukraine and the penis pianist and the euros provoke a battle let alone another war - as determined by the US - the guarantee is off. The euros also must put boots on the ground on the borders as peace keepers and they must pay for it, not the US as we need to be done paying for their aggression(s) against each other - it doesnt have to be a forever commitment, especially if Russia gets to keep the land bridge they want to Crimea - perhaps a 2 year commitment - if peace is holding they can begin removing troops and be all done in 4-5 years? If Russia starts something (Putin wont as long as there is strong leadership in the White House), the Euros must engage. Because of our commitment to NATO, the Euros could request and get American blood and treasure. As much as I don't like NATO it is important in maintaining peace, not in causing wars - and POTUS finally has them paying their damn fair share.

I agree with Doohmax above, there is no circumstance - no circumstance - where Putin is going to give up the land bridge he built, he needs it to keep those lines of communication open into the Black sea and therefore the Mediterranean. There are two straits which connect the Black Sea to the Med. These create really nasty choke points for Russian naval ships to traverse if they are up to no good, they are sitting ducks in those straits. But, it certainly opens up the southern sea lanes for commerce with Russia.

JudyC's avatar

Let’s not forget that the areas Putin wants to keep, VOTED to join Russia, before Zelensky stopped all elections. They speak Russian, their culture is Russian and they don’t want to remain under Ukrainian rule.

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Yes, absolutely. And let's also not forget that Ukraine is home to actual Nazis who want to 'cleanse' Ukraine of its Russian-speaking people. There's a centuries-old grievance between Ukraine and Russia. We're not just dealing with the modern story.

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

I’m with the no US boots on the ground, no guarantee. This is not our monkey, not our circus…

CMCM's avatar

Not our piggy bank, either.

S.P.H.'s avatar

It shouldn't be our circus nor our monkeys, however during DJT #1 and the perfect phone call it was learned the deep state, L&R, had already set this war in motion. Trump may have stumbled into the truth or he knew and wanted to put a stop to escalation of the constant destruction we see today, but too much money and power at stake. Human nature sucks.

Rob's avatar

Zelensky can't agree to anything that loses physical ground, he'd go down in history as the guy who gave into Russia.

If everyone in Ukraine is killed fighting then Zelensky's regime went down (in the history book) fighting!

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

The penis pianist is the Euro-puppet. Shut down the euros by turning off the spigot to their economies will also shut him down. Perhaps POTUS should turn up the tariffs on the euros until the war ends?

nancylee's avatar

z was warned publicly right at the start that he'll be barbecued by azoz if he capitulates.

Lori's avatar

And? He is no more important than the young soldiers he sends to the front lines to die. Better he die than them.

nancylee's avatar

pretty sure he doesn’t see it that way

Lori's avatar

no kidding...

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

He's a dead man walking.

Lori's avatar

He has already gone down in history as pussified so what else is left?

Mike Doyle's avatar

He is a illegitimate loser

Davey J's avatar

well thats absurd for him then. European wars always end with territorial gains/losses/swaps. Who the heck thinks you fight a losing war until you are all dead? Well, we know who... but good lord, they need to read some history books, give up some territory, sign a deal, and start moving beyond this .

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

As an aside, I posted this comment elsewhere yesterday -

Where is the list of nations that supported Russia by sending a few billion dollars each, and giving them weapons? Surely there is a long list, right? You know, all those countries that wanted to see the bio weapons labs shut down, the human trafficking ended, the deep state money laundering machine turned off, and Ukraine de-nazified. Those nations.

Dave aka Geezermann's avatar

I'm listening to Trump and Zelensky now - Trump is being too kind to Z. But he did say that we are not sending money or weapons, we are selling them. And he did say he does not want a cease fire, he wants a total peace deal. That's good. But surely he knows that the people know that Ukraine is/was a deep state stronghold.

And he also made a strong statement about ending mail-in ballots.

Astragale's avatar

Well said.

He probably knows they’d screw it up though & stumble idiotically into WW3.

Fiona walker's avatar

From Britain, very well said. Trump was elected to put America first, and he should. He has been very polite so far, but this is not his war and if the Euro-WEF-placepeople aren’t grateful, just pull out. No intel, no arms, nothing. I love to see our dictators squirm.

Johnny-O's avatar

Trump could have and should have done this 7 months ago. The war would be over.

Willing Spirit's avatar

Ooooo- Johnny—You could have and should have stopped bringing your Demonrat, Never Trumper talking points to this party. You’re an awfully sour note in an otherwise lovely musical score-day after day after day…have you ever made a post that wasn’t Trump bashing?

If you did, I missed it.

You’re a lead balloon, a suspicious stench, a dead fish, a fly in the pudding, a hair in the soup, a leak in the lifeboat, a baying hound in the night, a bad case of indigestion, a flat tire in the rain…all in all; a real party pooper.

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

You are, like Jeff, WS, a wordsmith with an expert use of descriptive, apropos terms that perfectly describe the person or situation that you’re talking about.

… and as the carpenter’s Son would say, ‘you nailed it’

Willing Spirit's avatar

That’s some high praise! Thank you kindly, but Jeff is in a class of his own.

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

Yes, it was high praise and intended to be such, dear spirit. I appreciate your reply

…’tho you could have graciously stopped after the word ‘kindly’

Occam's avatar

That's a silly take. Johnny-O is exactly right. He said he'd stop the war, had the power to do that, and hasn't.

But, of course, just assume that he's a TDS-deranged liberal, when he might actually be solely advocating for a humane solution.

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

FFS, Trump has been in office for less than 8 months and is stopping wars everywhere, while ending our border crisis, removing criminals, restoring our country in so damn many ways while also spanking the euros and others who continually create problems for us. Let the man cook!

Johnny-O's avatar

He had the power to simply stop funding and arming Ukraine, which he did not do. That would have ended the war.

Dan (100% All in MAGA)'s avatar

That's a ridiculous simpleton's response to a complex issue. He is trying to bring to end a war caused by his un-elected predecessor's corrupt, criminal admin, euro NWO shitheads, and our own deepstate and uniparty scumbags. But anyhow, I agree with Willing Spirit when it comes to you and why you are here.

Willing Spirit's avatar

Nah- I know O-Johnny. He just hates Trump. But you really smart people- so much smarter than Trump-y’all need to start running in local elections so maybe one day you’ll sit in the Oval Office, and then finally something will get done right!

Starting with the day to day challenges of a Dog Catcher would be a good beginning.

Oh, and I forgot to add that O-Johnny is like a turd in the punchbowl.

Johnny-O's avatar

You would be a perfect person in Trump's inner circle - a "yes" man who offers no critical thinking, only bootlicking. This is why we have so many problems. If you hate my comments so much, you may choose to ignore them. You seem to be good at ignoring the simple realities around you so do that to me and we will both be happier.

Willing Spirit's avatar

How much critical thinking is required to get up every day and head over to C&C’s comment section and bash the Bad Orange Man? No need to read what Jeff writes in order to just bash.

You’ve been doing it for several years now. I find it intriguing, this level of TDS.

Willing Spirit's avatar

See, if you can get me in. I’d love to serve!

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

I liken it to trying to stop a fight between two well-fed women at McDonald’s. You may have the power to stop it, but be reluctant to use that power. You can try talking to them and stepping in between ‘em, but that’s unlikely to work. If it turns out the only way to stop ‘em is to knock one of them the eff out, that could very well end up with extremely negative consequences

…like using the word ‘silly’ in a serious discussion with someone might have

Johnny-O's avatar

This used to be - in pandemic era times - a place where critical thinking and discussion occured. It sadly has just turned into a partisan cesspool where not much of value takes place. Which again makes me wonder why I even bother...

Willing Spirit's avatar

Why do you bother? If you bothered to read Jeff’s posts, you would realize this is a place where people are happy right now just to not be living under an insane reign of ‘Sleepy Joe’, or ‘Kacklin’ Kamala. There’s an air of relief so powerful that it makes one a bit giddy. And Trump’s winning, winning, winning is icing on a 7 layer chocolate cake.

Of course one won’t realize that if one actually would have preferred Biden or Harris, hates Trump totally and is really here to cast doubt and hopefully create division and add to the effort to take the American First Movement down.

Willing Spirit's avatar

You just agreed with an idiot, who then gave you a like for doing so.

Johnny-O's avatar

I'm sorry I don't see the Trump admin as a world of peace, unicorns, and rainbows like you do. Reality is hard. Its for grownups.

Trump admin seals a $10billion dollar deal with Palantir. More great news!

Trump admin pushing for "stablecoin." More great news!

Trump continues weapons sales and left in place money and aid to Ukraine he could have stopped. More great news!

Trump's HHS continues to push toxic shots on pregnant women and babies. More great news!

Trump admin passes record military budget! More great news!

There is plenty to criticize. Only an idiot can't see it.

Willing Spirit's avatar

Spew, spew, spew…do you get paid for this? You really are an idiot if you’re doing all this hating for free.

Johnny-O's avatar

Again, you can't respond to criticisms because you are blind to them. The cognitive dissonance is too strong. Even your amazing mental gymnastics can't come to save you. Bye willing.

MnmMom's avatar

The only help the U.S. should offer is a good realtor to sell zelensky’s and his general’s homes - if this matters to them lets seem them sell of their mansions (paid for by embezzled US taxpayer $$$) until they have nothing left but a shared condos between them. I am sure that would find quite a lot of $$ for the suit-averse Penis-puppet-Poly-pocket-Pres. THEN, the EU leaders can do the same to show their commitment to the cause of “democracy and freedom for Ukraine.” Let’s let them pledge their lives and fortunes for what they say is so important. Let’s see all that grifted ill gotten gain from this meat-grinder of a war be invested back into their “cause”.

BTW, did any of those EU leaders EVER try to broker a peace deal bringing any kind of substantial negotiations?

Barbls's avatar

Didn't he do that already? I thought he was now Selling weaponry to Europe for Them to donate to Ukraine.

Doohmax's avatar

True. Maybe Trump needs to tell the Europeans that we’ve just flat run out of extra war ordnance. The cupboard’s bare and the party’s over.

MaryAnn's avatar

Last call. Lights on. The roaches scurry. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Lori's avatar

The song is over

I'm left with only tears

I must remember

Even if it takes a million years (The Who)

Donna Oliphint's avatar

They should have to make the security guarantee. After all, Europe’s at risk. Then we free up our $$$ to build our military.

SB's avatar

Exactly. Idk why he’s even trying to negotiate at this point. Tell Z the way it’s going to be and walk away.

Bandit's avatar

That is what I want to happen. I have my fingers crossed that that's what he'll do.

Positively Paying It Forward's avatar

A special “security guarantee” puts Zelensky in the driver’s seat of the EU's broken down VW Clown Car. Mirage for sure.

And on the note of Farmers running for Dem seats in Congress/Senate: As long as they also wear a nose ring and sport blue/purple hair, they should be considered a strong candidate by the Dem (another Clown Car) Party.

Lori's avatar

Tired of zelensky and his hand holding kumbaya singing eutards. enough already.

Words Beyond Me-Janice Powell's avatar

✝️✝️✝️

Not to us, O LORD, not to us,

But to Your name give glory

Because of Your lovingkindness, because of Your truth.

Why should the nations say,

“Where, now, is their God?”

But our God is in the heavens;

He does whatever He pleases.

— Psalm 115:1-3 NAS95

✝️✝️✝️

Jamie's avatar

“Whatever the Lord pleases, he does, in heaven and on earth, in the seas and all deeps.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭135‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

RJ Rambler's avatar

Memorize this CHAPTER.

Words Beyond Me-Janice Powell's avatar

And all the ones before it and after it. 🙂

Words Beyond Me-Janice Powell's avatar

I better practice what I preach. 😳

am's avatar

you already do my Sister!

Words Beyond Me-Janice Powell's avatar

In the context of memorizing all the books of the Bible, I’m a “bit” behind. But thank you for the kind words!

MnmMom's avatar

🫣truth for us all

Debi Lutman's avatar

Yes. Me too!! 🙏

The Imaginary Hobgoblin's avatar

I had a chance to put my conspiratorial mettle to the test this weekend with an old acquaintance?... Known person?..Friend?...I'm not even sure how I would classify our relationship. By all accounts a good guy…friendly, gregarious, hospitable, reasonably intelligent despite several years of schooling at an Ivy League brainiac hole, well-spoken, etc… In short, he checks all the boxes that approximate earthly normalcy….whatever that means. Ah, but as sure as it rains on every parade I organize removing this lustrous tightly knit book jacket and examining its hidden contents uncovered another creature altogether. (To be clear, in our sporadic get-togethers in times past we've not so much as tip-toed into the bottomless, byzantine realms of politics and other such taboos....besides that would just look weird.). For reasons best left to higher authorities that was not the case on this particular meet up. 

Sadly, it became apparent - after careful and subtle inquiry - despite 4 years of the Biden crime syndicate’s in-your-face hellish decrees and sickening handiwork, that this mundane garden variety russet eyeballing me from across the table - pleasant as he may be - was hopelessly swirling about with just one slightly damaged garage sale canoe paddle confidently plunged in the wretched, insufferable, spiraling inky black waters of the democratic party suck-hole of despair and misery. Further probing exposed a disturbing amalgamation of legacy media confirmation bias and cognitive dissonance (the most exasperating of all the dissonances) of the likes not seen in recent history. 

And hey, what would an incursion into politics be without touching on other recent matters of importance? God knows how we breached the subject, but we got on about the pharmaceutical “merchants of mayhem” and how they’ve paid out billions in fines due to fraud, corruption, bribery, kickbacks and my personal favorite…hiding safety data over the years...a fact that he did not/could not dispute. Despite this pertinent and startling information his stance on “following the SCIENCE” and its fresh iteration of “dingus shots for the masses” is right in line with the thought process of every other MSM vacuum packed chucklehead……Criminy, wanker down! Another one bites the dust.

Donna Ruth's avatar

“just one slightly damaged garage sale canoe paddle” 🤣

Agree. I am finding there are those family members with whom there continued a loving amicable relationship post peak-covid (despite our vast covidic differences), but now it is starting to wear thin. Even though we may have thought we had end-run the difficulties, alas, ‘twas not so. It has, in many circumstances, morphed now to a whack-a-mole relationship. The contentious bits keep popping up. We too often are tempted to sidestep them (quickly changing the subject) or grind our teeth in silence.

There is a quirky general assumption out there that everyone agrees with the mainstream covidic dogma, so it is safe to speak comfortably amongst acquaintances, friends and family on their favourite “trust the science” topic. Polite souls who would never have entered into controversy now insert this new dogma into conversation, even while they may know a listener holds opposing views. It is as if they can’t stop themselves. It oft commences with, “I know we disagree on this but …” and they plunge forward.

There is the wise pedagogical statement, “repetitio est mater studiorum” - repetition is the mother of learning. While we despair of reaching them with logic, reason, and stats, and loathe the fractious confrontations, we are obliged to make the effort. Why? It may be that one added building block of repetition that tips the scales. Truth is power, and truth will out.

So kudos to you. Your efforts may eventually bear fruit. And, of course, kudos once again to C&C.

Debi Lutman's avatar

Hard as that is, and all the snippets I think may tip the balance, I attempted once more to break through to my son. Oh how I pray this might be that brick 🧱!!

Melissa MB's avatar

I’m about to enter that realm with some family next week. My husband is great at debate and remembers good facts. I, on the other hand, can’t handle the lunacy and blind belief in all things democrat and media. It’s insane.

Rob's avatar

* can’t handle the lunacy and blind belief in all things democrat and media. It’s insane.*

They believe their own press releases....

Johnny-O's avatar

I was listening to Solari Report and they mentioned Kushner's syndicate with government/private enterprise which absolutely dwarfs the Biden family's. Hunter was a couple million dollars and Kushner got a couple billion from the Saudis.

And something not reported here is all the insider trading occurring. Multiple instances of massive moves in the markets happening minutes and even seconds before Trump announces a big tariff (copper is one example).

It's all a big club and you and I ain't in it.

KC & the Sunshine's avatar

😝😝😝😝 I can so relate!

The Imaginary Hobgoblin's avatar

It’s all so wackadoodle bizarre to me...maddening really. (One of the hallmarks of cognitive dissonance from the perspective of the witness). Given the recognition of widespread malfeasance being thrust upon an unsuspecting public perhaps a more cautious approach to the subject of “vaccines” would/should have been expected, if not totally obvious - at least to a person keen on self-preservation. For example, recoiling into an “I object until further inquest” defensive position - would have been a sober alternative to: “What’s the TV say?!”...or “Let ‘er rip, where’s my free donut?!” Lemmings will be lemmings, I suppose……affability be damned. It was as fascinating a discussion as it was unsettling. 

KC & the Sunshine's avatar

I guess we all trusted the CDC, WHO, and the others at some point. I know I did. I kinda sorta vaxxed our 3 kids until they did the hard sell for the new (at the time) HPV Gardisil vaccine. The hard sell the doctor gave made me think twice and begin looking into it. Thank GOD I never caved, as Gardisil is one of the most harmful vaccines and supposedly prevents one of the easiest cancers to cure.

Nevertheless, I continued my

Pollyanna ways, assuming the government entities were mostly white hats. Silly me… I blame Dr. Marcus Welby, MD, a tv show I grew up watching.

Hubs is hardcore CNN and MSNBC, and he is one of the brightest people I know.

Bless their deceived hearts.

The Imaginary Hobgoblin's avatar

We don't all get to the same place at the same time. Up until about 2017 I was a walking zombie.

Austin the Pug-puppy's avatar

I was too up until 2007 when I saw Obama on Fox News. At that point, I knew we were in trouble and I started PAYING ATTENTION. Never looked back. Sadly, I wish I could say I was disappointed.....but alas......

AT's avatar

That was exactly our path. The extreme hard sell of Gardasil HPV when my wife took our oldest for a sports physical set off all the alarm bells and we declined everything after that.

KC & the Sunshine's avatar

GOOD for y’all! That vax has rendered girls as young as 12, infertile. It can usher in WAY early menopause.

It has maimed many, many children over the years.

Maggie Think of Me's avatar

A close friend who is also a well respected physician was shocked when he heard me state our youngest would NOT be getting that garbage! "Did you not know our daughter worked on that vaccine in the lab? You can surely trust her! She highly recommends it!" I about lost my lunch!

As if his daughter's work on that vax would change my mind.... I let him know how bad it was with the stats. He stood there looking at me like I'd just scalped him... "Oh... then they changed it..."

NO THEY DID NOT!

Bandit's avatar

Trust the CDC, in the past, yes. The WHO? NEVER.

Margot Wooster's avatar

KC, isn’t Gardisil supposed to prevent a disease that is only transmitted by intimate contact? So why would a young child need that??

KC & the Sunshine's avatar

Precisely!

When they did the hard sell to

me, my girls were like 4 & 8 and homeschooled. Really??!!! So when the doc decided yeah, they probably aren’t sexually active and won’t be for awhile, they went with the, “But if you go to a 3rd world country and use dirty utensils” route.

Yeah, I’m all the time schlepping my kids off to India to eat street

food with unwashed forks. I homeschool but otherwise, we just wing it!??! 😝 I was so

pissed and so shocked at

the lengths they went to in order to get me to comply.

Imagine my shock when, years later I found out they get up to 5-digit kickbacks if like 70% of their practice is up to date on ALL vaccines.

I guess somebody’s got to pay for their beach house.

SD Scott's avatar

Marcus Welby the CIA plant. Kidding! Kinda.

KC & the Sunshine's avatar

😝 Sadly, I bought it! In my

mind, ALL lab coats were wise beyond their years, educated to the hilt, well read, kind and a

mentor to all. A brilliant uncle

or grandpa who knew all, solved all.

THIS is how some people were

deceived by Fauci.

Margot Wooster's avatar

Yes, me too! I worked in the medical records dept, and later the

GI lab, of a large hospital when I was young. The doctors were treated like gods. I was raised with that mindset, to trust everything they said with no question.

Garden Lover's avatar

I never did, but my mom didn’t. I’m sure that’s why.

BBS's avatar

Good that you were able to take a step back and see it as "fascinating " rather than you wanted to run down the middle of the road screaming, at his cluelessness, deliberate or otherwise.

Bandit's avatar

Eric, evidently, is VERY patient.

Melissa S's avatar

The Truth is like water off a duck's back. These people (many who are my friends) remain totally oblivious. They only know what they are told by the MSM. And on the rare occasion that the Truth is reported by the MSM, it never seems to connect to their brain cells. Never to their memories. Water off a duck's back.....

MaryAnn's avatar

Speaking of trusting Marcus Welby: yesterday, after church, a friend was extolling the virtues of the new med he was taking to help him stay awake during the day. I asked what it was—he replied he did not know 😳😳 but he had to sign for it so it was prob a controlled substance (Adderall?) and his dr is the expert so no questions asked. Smh.

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

You forget the part pride plays in much of this. Hubris possibly for many. All? They know what they are saying doesn’t make sense, but hold onto it, as admitting being wrong is the greater sin.

MaryAnn's avatar

I have friends who, though less educated than your ‘friend’, are so mired in cognitive dissonance they refuse to acknowledge it. The guy referred to his priest as a ‘pr*ck’ because the priest said Catholics should not support pro-abortion candidates (Dems). I do not get it.

The Imaginary Hobgoblin's avatar

No, I don't get it either and I’m not the least bit comfortable with not getting it. For sanities sake, I’ve decided to find it charming. It might get them and everyone around them killed, but charming nevertheless.

Leo's avatar

Taking the High Road - admirable.

Words Beyond Me-Janice Powell's avatar

It is one thing to have once been a fool. It is quite another to continue being one.

George Burnet's avatar

Chronic unresolved cognitive dissonance is pathological. Flat out deadly. Left to fester, it eventually kills its host, often harming others nearby. On the other hand, cognitive dissonance can be the beginning of new learning and better things to come - but only if it is addressed head-on and resolved, i.e., figuring out which of our precepts are really just lies.

phlyme's avatar

Much easier to let someone else “think” for you so you don’t have to know. I have friends just like this. But we religiously avoid the danger zones. Have another glass of wine and pet the dogs. Nothing to be gained by “taking the plunge “. I applaud your efforts. 👏👏

Princess Thunderbutt's avatar

I don't have friends like that anymore. I just can’t. I'm not even sure I miss them. I hate sitting around talking about irrelevant bull shit just bc others can't get past their fear of a rigorous discourse snd then move on. Tired. And boring.

Leo's avatar

LOL, then talk with your friends about religion - that'll get things going...!

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

I wonder too if it’s linked to consequences. Or rather those who are consequence-adverse. They allow others to think for them so they don’t suffer the consequences of wrong thinking and can blame that person that’s thinking for them…

RunningLogic's avatar

I think that’s at least part of it. Never take responsibility. Always someone else’s fault.

Annie's avatar

There's no helping them. They are in God's hands now.

SD Scott's avatar

MK Ultra media tactics seem to have implanted an alter personality into tv watchers & others. Programmed buzzwords flip them into another person altogether from their front personality.

🌱Nard🙏's avatar

I so love your writing…

LowCountryLady's avatar

Well said! 😂😂😂

Lori's avatar

A true Twonk for sure-stay the heck away from him, he is shedding.

Pascal's avatar

Hi , no worries i don’t feel offended as a European. Like Trump we were / are the victims of rigged elections in France in 2017 and 2024, our candidate was the target of MSM and lost the election after a carefully prepared Putsch by Macron’s godfathers… we could not be more happy that you help us to get rid of our leaders..even if i hope we can do it by ourselves to prove we are worth what our ancestors were not so long ago…

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Marine won by a landslide but ended up in jail while Manny Micron continued the Rothschild dynasty rule.

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

Absolutely you can do it. And you MUST do it. I imagine our ancestors felt the same as we before they did courageous things. They were ordinary men and women like us…

Jeff S's avatar

Vive le croissant!

Pascal's avatar

The story of the «  Croissant » is very interesting , it was made on the occasion of a battle against the Turks in Vienna in 1683 …Christians won , we need to win again …whatever the cost for our generation…

Glitterpuppy's avatar

Viva le French Fries

King Cavalier II's avatar

Clown car is like parents attending a job interview with their terminally dependent new college grad who has no skills thinking it will help impress the prospective employer.

Melissa MB's avatar

Oh my. You’re so right. I had two daughters who were Blockbuster managers in their day and had parents come in to get an application and then return with the child. That was an automatic NO HIRE!

Karen Bandy's avatar

We have the only Blockbuster remaining. Bend, Oregon!

MaryAnn's avatar

Wondering if the parent was planning to come to work along with the child? 😵‍💫

L  Young's avatar

That reminds me of the good times standing in front of the Action section at Block Buster wondering if it would be a good business to invest in……

Mark Hopeman's avatar

No, but Netfix was.

Glitterpuppy's avatar

Happens a lot. Can you imagine dragging a parent to an interview?

Valerie's avatar

This is perfection.

Susan Clack's avatar

🎯🏆🎯🏆🎯

SM's avatar

I feel second hand embarrassment for Ukrainians. Zelenskyy is so out of touch and ignorant. He’s truly a pathetic leader, which is no surprise considering the gaggle of European leaders joining his meeting today (excluding Georgia Meloni who isn’t an idiot like the others.)

Trump better remember his own ‘America First’ motto during the meeting.

No more resources to any foreign conflict AT ALL….unless we get reimbursed.

SD Scott's avatar

Zelensky was installed by our state department in 2014, against the wishes of voters. He is an utter fraud.

Richard Whitney's avatar

Yats was the guy the US installed in 2014, then Poroshenko.

Zelensky was elected in 2019 on a "peace with Donbass" platform. He got the overwhelming majority of the vote, although the citizens in the east were not allowed to vote. Because, you know.....democracy.

The US choice was for Poroshenko to be re-elected, but Ukrainians wanted peace.

So there was a period when the US showed Zelensky who was boss. They went after his billionaire benefactor first, using lawfare to target him, and strip him of his assets.

Then they turned loose the Azov and Right Sector thugs, who rioted in the streets like it was a 2020 BLM riot in Ukraine.

Zelensky's bodyguards took the week off, and Azov threatened his life.

These are all publicly known. Just who showed up in a dark suit and informed Z that he was now the property of the USA is not known.

What is known is that Zelensky has been mostly obedient since that time. I assume they also keep him well-supplied with the white powder he (and the other EU puppets) seem to prefer.

Mrs. RW

Lori's avatar

Strike leader, replace with leash. He loves to be led around.

Karen Bandy's avatar

The mom comes in with the son to help pick out the engagement ring these days. Sure pass down the family diamond if there is one and get the hell out!

If he doesn’t know what she wants he shouldn’t be getting married IMHO.

Gloria Magee's avatar

Awe. Brought back memories. My son wanted me to go with him to see what he wanted for his wedding ring. I took him to qualified jewelers that could teach him what he needed to know when shopping for their rings about quality and pricing. He wanted to learn before he invested money and to be knowledgeable when talking to people when it came time for a decision. (I was not there at that time but rested in the knowledge he was no longer a novice when that took place!)

Karen Bandy's avatar

Education: that’s good parenting.

Gloria Magee's avatar

I spent 21 years doing that at home and proofed many of their college/grad school paper’s as well. It doesn’t stop after high school. And something that important showed him how to seek knowledge when decisions need to be made. Parenting isn’t easy….. Thank goodness we had our faith to rely on and get us through.

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

This makes me feel so mortified thinking of this. That a child/parent relationship has gone this far, it’s creepy actually. To not think your child is capable of it and think only you can help your child. Let. Go. Let them fly.

Susie & Security's avatar

Today, remember to pray that the vote for California AB495 does not pass tomorrow. Parents in CA are terrified of that legislation, which will allow anyone to pick up your child and walk away.

See https://harbingersdaily.com/california-bill-opens-the-door-for-state-sanctioned-child-trafficing-trusted-ministry-leader-calls-christians-to-action/.

Let's lift up the Zelenskyy-Trump meeting to God and pray that our Father would grant wisdom and discernment to the Ukrainian martial law leader, that he will pursue peace and an end to the killing. May God bless that conversation.

PamelaZelie's avatar

Another reason to vacate California as soon as possible. My best friend and her husband are counting down the months to leave the state forever.

Lorita's avatar

thank you for the reminder to pray. Amen

MnmMom's avatar

Please be praying and sharing w anyone who might be able to attend and yes, also pray if you cannot be there in person. Newsome is a political coward at heart and if there is enough show of voters tomorrow, we believe he will not sign the bill. Another real imminent threat to our constitutional representative republic is his horrible gerrymandering- have you seen the new map he dropped in the news cycle on Friday when everyone was looking at Trump & Putin? It will not just affect California folks, this evil plan has national impact as well. It could affect the outcome of the next election. This man is so evil - he doesn’t care about anything but his own ambition- he morphs like a greased chameleon -all he wants is the White House-a fully submissive slicker sock-puppet for deep state corruption and “elite” grift.

California politics affects everyone. Please encourage anyone you know to attend the rally at the Sac Capitol steps tomorrow at 1pm. And pray pray pray for our nation and our leaders.

Susie & Security's avatar

Thank you for attending. Your presence is so important. I live in GA, but I am praying for you and every Californian. Maybe God will soften Newsom's heart. 🙏🏼

SB's avatar

I don’t understand why they haven’t already left the state. I’m sure there are a few good reasons but most should’ve been gone years ago.

Susie & Security's avatar

I wondered the same, but some people can't afford to up and move. Others can't afford to lose their current job. No doubt Californians are trying and praying they can find work in another state?

Lori's avatar

Will do and they should be preparing to leave the state asap if it goes through.

Michael Miller's avatar

Europe is pathetic. Another couple of years and it will be one big mosque, and native Europeans will be scurrying for safety somewhere else. They are overwhelmed by rapist invaders and the best they can muster is woke antics, arresting citizens for free speech and the Ukraine distraction from domestic failures.

Barbls's avatar

Puts the Crusades in context, doesn't it?

Richard Whitney's avatar

The Fourth Crusade, in which the Catholic Crusaders burned Constantinople, leading to its takeover by the Muslims (it is now Istanbul) wasn't anything to laud.

And now the Catholics in Ukraine are attacking the Orthodox Church there. Same as it ever was, apparently. They are even burning churches and monasteries, again.

Mrs. RW

Jacquijacq's avatar

The Catholic Churches are burning the Orthodox Churches???

Richard Whitney's avatar

The western Ukrainian Banderists are burning the churches. The Kiev government has outlawed the Orthodox church.

Western Ukraine is mostly Catholic. Are they doing it under orders from the Pope?

Probably not, although they have looted the churches and sent the loot to western Europe, including the Vatican. For "safekeeping", doncha know.

I think it's a western plot, not a Catholic one, but there are Catholics involved.

Just like the Vatican ratline, when the church got involved with saving Nazis.

Mrs. RW

Leo's avatar

The USA got involved with saving Nazis, too - their scientists designed our Atomic Bomb.

Jacquijacq's avatar

That’s horrible.

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

It’s actually much worse than that Mrs. RW. The state Church of Russia is Catholic. The state Church of Ukraine is Catholic, so you got Catholics killing Catholics in that war, funded by Catholics in Europe and Catholics in America. Truth is, Catholics have been killing Catholics, Christians, Muslims and Jews since ever they formed the church 1700 years ago. It’s been nonstop killing by the Catholics

… and by the Christians, and by the Muslims and by the Jews

Carolyn's avatar

I think you are incorrect about the Russian church. This vendetta against Russia was started by the church when the Jesuits were expelled by the czars

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

You’re right Carolyn, Vladimir Putin did not formally establish the Russian Orthodox Church as the state church of Russia, but he has significantly strengthened its position and influence, creating a de facto alliance between the church and the state.

While the church is not legally a state church, The church has actively supported the government's actions,

…including the war in Ukraine

Vince's avatar

The Crusades weren't so bad after all.

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

The most popular boy's baby name in the UK is Mohammed. Look it up.

MnmMom's avatar

😞 It boggles my mind how the British that stood against Hitler where manipulated into allowing this slow take over of their country. God help them to wake up and stand against this. God help all of us. 🙏🏻

Jacquijacq's avatar

It boggles my mind that the Irish could be so complacent when their grandfathers blew up everything and anything in their quest for independence!!!

Lynn46's avatar

One of the best books I've read "How the Irish Saved Civilization".

Now the UK is not standing up against a takeover. I pray the takeover doesn't make to Scotland, the highlands.

Navyo Ericsen's avatar

Part of it is the British culture of polite society. If you're impolite, you get scolded with "How dare you!!" or "I'm so offended!" Which is why the hate speech laws were so easy to install here, even if they don't make sense. Nice people become Nazi people. It's even more so in Germany, as history has shown.

Glitterpuppy's avatar

How does one get their mind “ boggled”? Asking for a friend…….

Melissa S's avatar

And then the native Europeans will want to come to the US, which many previously bashed.

Leo's avatar
Aug 19Edited

Michael, apparently that's the WEF's plan - defeat nationalism in favor of globalism.

Doohmax's avatar

“Gay Afro-Latino”…I think I’ll change my moniker to Hetero Amero-American.

Lorita's avatar

I might be aligned to FOF, female old fart.

Karen Bandy's avatar

My mother always said ‘women don’t fart’. That was usually in response to my brother farting in the car, the blame game ensued.

Irunthis1's avatar

I can personally attest to the falseness of this particular belief as a farter of great renown. My philosophy is to never hold in your farts lest they travel to your brain and become $hitty ideas. 😂

Full Name's avatar

My 70 yr old wife is positive proof of the error in your Mom's world view...even the dogs slide over toward me when she cuts loose in her sleep-

Karen Bandy's avatar

Tell her to cut out dairy, poor doggies and hubby 😂

Lorita's avatar

How many household conversations like this have and are going on in the states? I know of at least one intimately. At least I encouraged my kids to read since I believe that cancels "fart blame games" maybe.

Karen Bandy's avatar

But, whoever smelt it, dealt it. 😉

neener's avatar

Great acronym!

-TobeorNottobe-'s avatar

Maybe that’s how we need to introduce ourselves since they are so utterly fascinated with everybody’s sexual status…

Glitterpuppy's avatar

If you do, I’ll refer to you as such……. The least I could do

Cailin63's avatar

“It makes Ukraine look less like a sovereign democracy and more like a timeshare property: yes, they “own” the condo, but they must also sit through endless meetings with the management company and every co-owner who wants a say about re-tiling the kitchen.”

As always, Jeff gives a glorious description of what’s really going on. I’m here for it! God be with President Trump. 🙏🏻

Happy Monday!

Michael Miller's avatar

If trump wants to end our proxy war with Russia, all he needs to do is end all $, weapons and intelligence support today. Ukraine will have to negotiate (accept) Russia’s terms and it will be over. It is time for trump to stop being hostage to the trump/ Russia hoax and act rationally, return Russia’s stolen reserves, and initiate a mutual security agreement and free trade. The world will be a much better place.

shayne's avatar

From what I gather, many European countries are on the verge of collapse due to invasion by illegals. If Europe falls into chaos, Russia may be the only safe country on that continent.

Annie's avatar

Maybe that's the deal Putin and Trump made. We get Canada and he gets Europe. 😉

Bandit's avatar

We might want SOME of the Canadian people, but most are just as horrible as the dumbocraps we already have.

George's avatar

I’m going to have to practice saying “ hunh” instead of “ eh”. But if it means I can join the club I’m in.

Porge's avatar

Ok George, you get a free pass out of the education camps!

shayne's avatar

I say 'eh' as well. Impossible to lose all the things we learned in childhood. Though I do say 'tomato' like a homegrown American, and I did drop the 'u' in color, neighbor etc 😉

Bandit's avatar

Live in Minnesota, or some of those other far North states. They say "eh," too.

Annie's avatar

Nothing more boosters etc couldn't fix. Plus I think if that happened, many of those might fall over from TDS or self deport like Rosie O'Donnell.

shayne's avatar

That might imply Russia and the US instigated the mass migration of people into Europe. I wouldn't put that past previous administrations.

Rob's avatar

The Muslim invasion is being carried out by the European leadership...

SD Scott's avatar

And Scandinavia. My question is, WHY?

Rob's avatar

Why is a REALLY good question!

shayne's avatar

Their leaders are bought and paid for, and extremely weak.

Leo's avatar

Think: the globalist's agenda...

Annie's avatar

And Trump has shown how easy it is to get rid of them. Putin would have them gone in no time.

Bandit's avatar

Europe's versions of FJB! did it to them.

Lisa Runquist's avatar

Canada without its politicians and doctors. "Assisted suicide" is now one of the leading causes of death in Canada, and the antisemitism has proliferated dramatically.

shayne's avatar

That's so sad.

SD Scott's avatar

I think you won the comment section today.

This time, Putin handed Trump not a basketball but a pizza cutter.

Jenn's avatar

I don't want Canada or the Canadians. At least not 86% of them. I sure there are at least 14% that wonderful. And I don't want their migrants/illegals mess either.

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

I don't think Putin would agree, if anything that could escalate the war.

DaveL's avatar

One of few Christian countries left, that’s for sure.

Alan Devincentis's avatar

I think if they had Florida weather, I’d consider the move, after the next couple years. But they don’t.

Leo's avatar

Consider the positives - majestic mountains and luscious green forests.

Doohmax's avatar

That’s why the Euro Globalists are desperate to bring down Putin and create chaos in Russia. They can’t have a powerful Russian homogeneous culture survive and prosper.

Lynn46's avatar

Many expats from the US, Canada and the UK have already immigrated to Russia to raise families away from the "woke" crap of the last several years.

They call Russia the "ark". Most of what we are told about Russia from those expats is complete propaganda.

shayne's avatar

I absolutely believe that. I've heard that Russia is a fabulous place to live.

Lynn46's avatar

I started watching "Scottish Guy in Moscow on YT a while back and have seen others since then. Traditional conservatives have more in common with modern day Russians than the EU, imho

shayne's avatar

When Tucker visited Moscow to interview Putin, he spent some time out in the city and he visited an everyday grocery store and a restaurant. He was impressed by what he saw, and the food was excellent. I think many in the US have leftover thinking from the Soviet era. It's past time to reevaluate this.

shayne's avatar

I'll look for it. Thanks Lynn.

Laura Barrett's avatar

Congress controls the money and arms being sent to Ukraine not the President. Also I don’t see 47 being held hostage by the hoax story, I see him exploiting it for leverage.

Leskunque Lepew's avatar

The US has no business in a Russian Civil matter.

Based Florida Man's avatar

“We didn’t force anyone”

https://x.com/liz_churchill10/status/1957195042180706682

(sign at Walmart stating all customers have to be vaxxed to enter)

Bard Joseph's avatar

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety,"

Ben Franklin

Melissa S's avatar

Meanwhile Walmart lets people into their stores without shirts, shoes, and pants, wearing pajamas, slippers, and obscenely dressed.......

Jeff S's avatar

Ah, you've seen me there?

Glitterpuppy's avatar

If I, myself, never go, how would I ever see you there?

Jeff S's avatar

I go there only in comments. Thong overalls? Only if I'm drunk or want to embarass my children

Glitterpuppy's avatar

Yes, so have I. The thong overalls were quite impressive.

Porge's avatar

And 400lb women in spandex should also be denied entry!

Jeff S's avatar

Er, leave my wife outta this. - Jack Sprat Redux

RJ Rambler's avatar

INDEED but they never checked my status. Also forced to mask unless you had co-morbidities, which EVERYONE HAS, but still the manager told me that he was getting paid or docked for every maskless person. I thanked him and left. I was the ignorant one.

Janet's avatar

Right. I just walked on in. The teens at the doors did nothing. Nada. I quit masking too and they never stopped me. One customer tried to scold me but I told him to F@#k Off. I always walked counter the signs. I did have a mask I made with cheesecloth. I reported 2 bitches working at their estate sale and left a very bad review at their website.

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

I bought a Lone Ranger type mask. I was never confronted about it, of course my holstered two six-shooters & silver bullets might have intimidated them a little. 🤠 I left my horse in the parking lot. 🐎

Karen Bandy's avatar

Were they Trigger-ed? 😉

Karen Bandy's avatar

Asking if they were Silver-ed didn’t fit 😆

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

Haha, but we got the point. 🎯

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

I'll have to ask Dale & Roy, they never wore a mask. 👁️👁️

Karen Bandy's avatar

Sitting on my haunches waiting for a reply. Or how’s this … waiting with bitted breath?

Annie's avatar

I loved walking opposite the signs. I got looks but no one ever challenged me. I guess they thought it was on me when the virus got me, you know, from walking in the wrong direction. Or they knew I might cough on them, laugh at them or tell them off. 😉😄

Susan Seas's avatar

⬆️ Yes!!! Well you’re not following the arrows so you’re going to die. Serves you right 🤣

Annie's avatar

The irony is my family, unvaxxed, is healthy. Maybe some cold, dore throat etc. My husband's family, vaxxed and boostered, are falling apart. Covid, rsv, pneumonia, turbo cancer, appendicitis burst, gangrene, sepsis, tooth abscess. So different and not at all following the narrative.

Susan V's avatar

sad about your husband's family. I had some family members affected and I DID NOT KEEP QUIET about the poison. Too many people don't want to offend- screw that. We are past that point. People need to speak up in a respectful fashion.

Susan Seas's avatar

Ditto! My sisters family Always sick with something, I don’t think it was so before they protected themselves. Us and my Mom, haven’t been sick in years!

ZuZu’s Petals's avatar

Golly, that’s an impressive list of illnesses.

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

U R A REBEL!!!! 💪🏼👊😎

Princess Thunderbutt's avatar

Ah a fellow traveler.

I did that too. I was scolded at the hardware store by a ridiculous woman. I was scolded at the grocery store for ignoring their ridiculous arrows on the floor. I was scolded at the recycling center for wearing a mask that read: "Raised Right". I was given an oh so scolding look when voting at the mid terms and handing in my red ballot.

Now i go out of my way to give it back in spades. I was called a rino at a dinner party. It did not end well for that NYTs worshipping harpy who came after me. She found herself w a tiger by the tail. I left her (figuratively) bloodied.

I'm done. I don't apologize or hold my tongue. My friend's daughter isn't going to be allowed to fly airplanes for Delta bc of that plane crash in Toronto. Good. She did not earn it (DEI).

It is like the trans issue to me now. If you believe a lie, such as men can have babies and Joe Biden was not a crook and not failing mentally, then there is no reasoning w you and my life is now in the new paradigm with wonderfully fresh air.

Annie's avatar

Amen. I make a point to enter the libbie areas with a smile, a swagger and calling out " Greetings and salutations!" Just like George codtanza on Seinfeld when he got s job with the Yankees. 😉😄👍

Princess Thunderbutt's avatar

I wear red on occasion for the progressive angst it causes.

Annie's avatar

Good one 👍

Glitterpuppy's avatar

That’s the spirit.

Margot Wooster's avatar

The “under 13” exception made it even more ridiculous. As if the “virus” can tell how old you are.

shayne's avatar

I don't remember a sign like this at the Walmart where I shop, here in Topeka. If there was one, they didn't enforce it.

Leo's avatar

Well, they didn't have to shop there - their choice.

Based Florida Man's avatar

Walmart has used monopoly power to squeeze out competitors and can be the only grocer in dozens of miles from some communities. So consider that.

The point of the post is they now claim there were no mandates, which is a clear lie.

Uncle Juan's avatar

It’s Monday… everyone have a glorious day!!

Roger Beal's avatar

Let's not forget that Zee-man is not currently an elected leader of ANYthing. Cheezy punk that he is, he has overstayed his term in office and has yet to decide to go make an independent living.

Susan Seas's avatar

At the same time I don’t want him to go back to his previous job! 🤣

RunningLogic's avatar

He could learn to code? 🤔

DaveL's avatar

Install solar panels?

Pat Wetzel's avatar

Pick up dog droppings for people in their back yards?

Susan Seas's avatar

This is a Great idea!!

Susan Seas's avatar

😂😂❤️‍🔥😂😂

Jeff S's avatar

He's short. He could pick lettuce.

Susan Seas's avatar

Love this idea! Maybe we should send him some ideas!

RunningLogic's avatar

He could clean toilets 😬

Lynn46's avatar

I'm sure at this point he has grifted enough 💰 off the US, etc that he wouldn't need to work unless forced to give it all back.

Glitterpuppy's avatar

Think I read he had less than 28% positive rating….

Jeff S's avatar

Why did we save Europe not once, but twice? Now, it looks like they want us to save them a third time. The leaders in those countries make me sick. They orchestrate the invasion of muslims, yet pretend to want to protect themselves from evil: Russians. The inmates have escaped the asylums and are running everything. The movie "Le Roi de Coeur," the King of Hearts, 1966, is not satire, it's a documentary. Sacre bleu!

Astragale's avatar

Jeff, you’re right. The EU “leaders” pretend to care so much about Ukraine’s borders - but have zero respect for their own borders.

I will bet most of them had hardly any idea where Ukraine was before 2022. They’re just using it for their crazy agenda of dismantling Russia.

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

Yep, the little brats start the wars and we foolishly bailed them out. As Aerosmith was known to say, "No More, No More"!

Jeremiah Davidson's avatar

And as the world renowned boxer said to the world renowned dancer (Duran and Leonard)

…”no mas, no mas”

Astragale's avatar

I’m in Europe. The “leaders” are almost all AWFUL. Unelected Von der Leyen & Macron are would-be tyrants.

Starmer’s jailing people for opinions he dislikes.

They’re all WEAK thoroughly bossy individuals, not very intelligent, with contempt for the people - but unfortunately they’ve got into positions of power & abuse that power continually.

The EU explicitly wants to break Russia into pieces - absurd; it means they WANT WW3. They’re too stupid even to think that through.

They have NOTHING to offer at the White House today. They just want more war, which they can’t even fund.

So they’re going in the hope they can persuade Trump to keep supplying arms.

That and the simple embarrassing fact that these political pigmies feel important if they can strut around telling their acquaintances that they’re meeting the POTUS. They’re narcissists and will be puffed up with arrogance to see photos of themselves in their media.

Hopefully Trump will treat them like the thoroughly unimpressive mediocrities they are. He’ll probably be nice to them - that’s just diplomacy - but, really, let’s hope he puts them firmly in their place.

PamelaZelie's avatar

“They have NOTHING to offer at the White House today. They just want more war, which they can’t even fund.”

Right on target.

Pat Wetzel's avatar

How "green" to fly across the Atlantic for it!

Conservative Contrarian's avatar

It didn't cost them a euro

Margot Wooster's avatar

Astragale, I love your last paragraph. Isn’t Pres. Trump amazing? He keeps his cool and is able to be “nice” to these insane people who hate and attack him. God be with him!

Yuri Bezmenov's avatar

European clown car wants more war but have no weapons or armies. They have also deindustrializef thanks the Ccp unrestricted warfare. Sun Tzu tried to warn us: https://yuribezmenov.substack.com/p/ccp-unrestricted-warfare-fronts

Jpeach's avatar

The European Clown Car is full of pathetic, greedy and hand picked globalists heads of state. Except Meloni (I hope). Their high return investment in the “Ukraine Timeshare” is about to turn into a money pit. Trump knows their only choice is to accept a Peace Deal (to salvage their investment) or jump into the Ukraine Money Pit (without American financial or military support).

PamelaZelie's avatar

I’m still waiting for us to get out of the Ukraine Money Pit! Absolutely NO financial or military support.

Hopefully, this is the beginning.

Guy White's avatar

“croissant-nibblers” is much more polite than “cheese-eating surrender monkeys.” Whoops did I say that out loud?

Margot Wooster's avatar

Maybe Meloni is coming so she and DJT can have some private laughs over the whole thing.

MnmMom's avatar

I hope they have a breakout session offered - “How to be a strong leader for your people? - how to ‘grow a pair’ when the crowd tells you to cave.”

Glitterpuppy's avatar

She is looking for Elon….

MaryAnn's avatar

Wondering if the Dems will host a meeting with the clown car before the rendesvous in The Oval. They helped Z stand up to Trump the last time and we saw how that worked out.😂

MnmMom's avatar

Interesting question. 🤔

George Burnet's avatar

Let's you an him fight!