Politics

[Hunter4752001]

Don't put in belief in Shy News Australia being 'foreign press" It's 100% owned and controlled by News Corp ie Murdoch. The same ownership as Fox.

 

[WAB]

Jack Keane was just interviewed on Fox regarding the Ukraine situation. I found the interview to have been informative and spoke much to what has been discussed (argued) here over the last few pages. Too soon for the interview to have been uploaded. Perhaps someone can attach a link later today.

He was excellent as usual.

 

[Mark A Ouellette]

The gnashing of teeth and wringing of hands in this forum is better entertainment than any soap opera.

You may not ascertain anything from the facts, opinions, and ideas discussed in this forum but I for one and I am very certain many others find ALL the information of great value. I read every post, some of which may confirm my opinions and others oppose them. I do consider them all! Additionally, often our colleagues provide their sources which I seek out and study.

The above intellectual injection is combined with my daily reading of several news sources. All of this information is dovetailed into my lifelong knowledge base and the wisdom I’ve developed.

As for President Trump’s actions much I agree with but whatever he is doing toward Ukraine seems like the end of a long marriage. Emotionally painful and something one doesn’t have any power to stop. It in some ways feels like going to war, not knowing all the details and hoping the generals will make the right decisions. I hope Trump’s plans include secret twists and turns that in the end will smack Putin so hard he lands in a GULAG.

For what it is worth and a little bit of a conspiracy theory, Blackrock is ready to cash in on rebuilding Ukraine. Anything is possible and somethings are very probable…

 

[Brent in Az]

Musk is broaching the idea to Trump of a rebate to all Americans from the money DOGE saves.
I would be happy with a nice tax cut.

 

[Brent in Az]

Musk wants to do a real time streaming video of Ft. Knox to show americans if the 4,850 tons of gold is there

 

[John Wasmuth]

They should take the recovered funds and then ad them to an 8% increase to build up our defenses instead of an 8% reduction. Then go beat the hell out of Putin and his clowns.

 

[Tanks]

It is truly beyond belief. He’s just making stuff up. My biggest concern about him was
In foreign policy. However, I never imagined it could be this bad.

I mentioned months ago that the only way Trump could end the war in Ukraine "on day One" as he stated would be to capitulate to Putin's demands.

For that comment I was told I had a TDS by the MAGA sycophants on this forum.

Unfortunately, time is proving me right.

 

[Tanks]

Musk is broaching the idea to Trump of a rebate to all Americans from the money DOGE saves.
I would be happy with a nice tax cut.

I'd rather it went towards the deficit.

 

[HuntingGold]

Trump, Zelenskyy jabs a 'shame,' both want the same thing, analyst laments | Fox News Video

Fox News senior strategic analyst Gen. Jack Keane unpacks negotiations over the Russia-Ukraine war on 'The Story.'

www.foxnews.com

 

[skydiver386]

I'd rather it went towards the deficit.

I think you mean the Debt, but I agree.

 

[Red Leg]

Good article written a couple of weeks after the Russian invasion dealing with some of the precursors of the war.

Before Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine, a Decade of Destabilization

By Jeff Carlson & Hans Mahncke Originally Published 3/4/22 As war rages in Ukraine following the invasion by Russia, the realities on the ground are difficult to assess—it’s estimated that thousands have been killed, including hundreds of civilians, and 2 million have been forced to flee their...

themarketswork.com

With all do respect, this may be the most singularly biased review of this period of history that I have yet read. And no I don't feel like going into a point by point review. I am sure many here will find it compelling.

 

[Hunt anything]

I'd rather it went towards the deficit.

I thought this was the whole idea behind DOGE , reduce spending to bring down the debt . But they’ve lied a time or two before.

Alls that I know is our daughter won’t talk to us because she thinks we cost her the job she has been working for for years. I know this will pass with time but pretty damned painful for now.

 

[John Wasmuth]

I thought this was the whole idea behind DOGE , reduce spending to bring down the debt . But they’ve lied a time or two before.

Alls that I know is our daughter won’t talk to us because she thinks we cost her the job she has been working for for years. I know this will pass with time but pretty damned painful for now.

How did you cost her her job?

 

[Brent in Az]

If the Trump administration takes a deep dive into the DOD , Im certain they could find 8% in wasteful spending

They should take the recovered funds and then ad them to an 8% increase to build up our defenses instead of an 8% reduction. Then go beat the hell out of Putin and his clowns.

 

[Hunt anything]

How did you cost her her job?

My wife and I voted for Trump, she correlates that with us supporting DOGE, before she was let go I told her that I didn’t agree with the method they were going about things but I agreed with the concept.
She’s just really stressed right now, they just relocated closer to her CDC office by buying a house and then her husband was deployed to Germany with his naval reserve unit.
It will pass but as said earlier she’ll land on her feet.

 

[cmk]

It is truly mind-boggling to hear what comes out of Trumps mouth. If the situation was not so serious, it would almost be funny.

I'm thinking that part of the reason he is now acting the way he does is simple vanity. The European leaders have not sufficiently been sucking up to him, and he knows he is less well liked than probably any of his predecessors.

So therefore, he does not mind burning a few bridges, alienating the US from its long-term allies, just to 'show them' - like a stubborn child. I have a hard time believing that he has US interests as his first priority - at least when it comes to foreign relations.

 

[John Wasmuth]

My wife and I voted for Trump, she correlates that with us supporting DOGE, before she was let go I told her that I didn’t agree with the method they were going about things but I agreed with the concept.
She’s just really stressed right now, they just relocated closer to her CDC office by buying a house and then her husband was deployed to Germany with his naval reserve unit.
It will pass but as said earlier she’ll land on her feet.

So sorry to hear that.

 

[mdwest]

My wife and I voted for Trump, she correlates that with us supporting DOGE, before she was let go I told her that I didn’t agree with the method they were going about things but I agreed with the concept.
She’s just really stressed right now, they just relocated closer to her CDC office by buying a house and then her husband was deployed to Germany with his naval reserve unit.
It will pass but as said earlier she’ll land on her feet.

Very sorry to hear how things are shaking out..

My guess is she’s a pretty brilliant young lady… she’ll definitely land on her feet and likely stay in industry, doing exactly what it is she wants to do…

 

[Brent in Az]

My wife and I voted for Trump, she correlates that with us supporting DOGE, before she was let go I told her that I didn’t agree with the method they were going about things but I agreed with the concept.
She’s just really stressed right now, they just relocated closer to her CDC office by buying a house and then her husband was deployed to Germany with his naval reserve unit.
It will pass but as said earlier she’ll land on her feet.

That is unfortunate. Even though I can appreciate the Trump administration trimming the fat from the federal government, I feel that there could be too much collateral damage to some people that are passionate about their jobs, and the good that they can do in those sectors.

 

[Hunt anything]

If the Trump administration takes a deep dive into the DOD , Im certain they could find 8% in wasteful spending

They could probably find more than 8%. If I can remember correctly many army posts have wildlife departments and the like. It would be a shame to cut these programs but desperate times. I think that large areas of Bragg - Liberty - Bragg had huge areas off limits because of the red cockaded wood peckers. Benning - Moore did also. Great for a National Wildlife Refuge but not so much for a military post.
Hopefully that has changed .