The hell of it that Donald is a bloated fool and patsy and MAGA et. al. still support him. To observe that he is also a greedy criminal is almost an afterthought. Still. I hope and pray that more and more of us keep holding these truths up to the light. Thanks, Diane. Enjoy your break.
trump is NOT interested in Ukraine's safety - he's eyeing the opportunity to slice-dice UKR with his buddy Putin who he enjoys praising. Even though Putin is a 'killer' & has no remorse for destruction he's caused in many countries- Trump idealizes him & therein lies the problem. WHAT where the Republican supporters thinking - voting this corrupt tRUMPER into office again?
You were terrific, Diane, in your interview. I agree with all your points, especially the ones about Trump's frustrations with Putin's games. For the longest time, Trump has been a prisoner of his delusions about himself. He genuinely believes that he can charm and/or intimidate Putin into a "special" relationship with himself as its cornerstone. His "legacy" was to bury the hatchet between the U.S. and Russia and to undertake joint efforts to solve global problems. If he could, he would have already extended an invitation to Putin to play golf.
However, with every passing day, Putin will seek to capitalize on Trump's naivety, and we can expect that Trump's inability to get Putin to march according to his tune (and, thereby, betray Trump's helplessness) will drive him to obsess about how he can "get back" at Putin. And that is where the increasingly close relationship with Zelensky may come in. By significantly increasing sanctions and/or "flooding" Ukraine with "terrible" weapons, he will have gotten his revenge for Putin's "betrayal."
Would appreciate your views on a statement David Frum made that given the current world order changes, it has become imperative that Europe create ONE military - 1 army under one command. This would increase their purchasing power of military supplies (jets etc.) & I would guess avoid duplications - Actually, Pres Zed had suggested that at one of the European leaders meetings but I believe it was 'not shunned' but not really considered. What are your ideas on that ??? Time is NOT on Europe's side right now. They really need to fast track AND fast!
Others and I have been recommending a European armed force for some years. It's been evident since Trump began attacking NATO after 2016. Macron suggested the same thing before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Finally, the Germans are opening up their wallets to do this which will make all the difference.
I am so happy that this is NOT a new concept & Europe's top guys have started to create a solid European military. Easier to take one country at a time than ALL of them at once. Safety in numbers . . . .
Thank you, Diane, Enjoy your well-earned vacation. Try to block tRump out your mind for a short while. He's exhausting. The great Commander in Chief of Lies and Grift. Let's hope Americans wake up before he destroys the US. One good thing from his antics, the World/Countries is/are waking up and taking charge of their destiny/future without relying on the US. Make America Great Again is an oxymoron.
Diane. Please comment on Trump calling Canada 'nasty'. We are dealing with a headbanger supporter by headbangers. Musk and Vance. America is now in hands of vile dangerous cabal. It is in decline but voluntarily as voted for the Ugly American
Trump happy to attack a warm friendly nation, Canada, and embace an evil man, Putin, intent of annexing Ukraine, a democratic state. We have a malignant man as President of America causing chaos. Time has come for Europe to replace America in dealing with Putin. America now in decline and needs to be replaced as in the hands of a handfull of nut cases. Looks like Trump's support at last is going.
Impressive as usual, Ms Francis, is this interview. I would however quibble with your assessment of the US economy. I hear reporting that consumer confidence is going down, and fast. And unemployment is rising. Enjoy some time away and do come back refreshed. We need your voice.
The hell of it that Donald is a bloated fool and patsy and MAGA et. al. still support him. To observe that he is also a greedy criminal is almost an afterthought. Still. I hope and pray that more and more of us keep holding these truths up to the light. Thanks, Diane. Enjoy your break.
trump is NOT interested in Ukraine's safety - he's eyeing the opportunity to slice-dice UKR with his buddy Putin who he enjoys praising. Even though Putin is a 'killer' & has no remorse for destruction he's caused in many countries- Trump idealizes him & therein lies the problem. WHAT where the Republican supporters thinking - voting this corrupt tRUMPER into office again?
You were terrific, Diane, in your interview. I agree with all your points, especially the ones about Trump's frustrations with Putin's games. For the longest time, Trump has been a prisoner of his delusions about himself. He genuinely believes that he can charm and/or intimidate Putin into a "special" relationship with himself as its cornerstone. His "legacy" was to bury the hatchet between the U.S. and Russia and to undertake joint efforts to solve global problems. If he could, he would have already extended an invitation to Putin to play golf.
However, with every passing day, Putin will seek to capitalize on Trump's naivety, and we can expect that Trump's inability to get Putin to march according to his tune (and, thereby, betray Trump's helplessness) will drive him to obsess about how he can "get back" at Putin. And that is where the increasingly close relationship with Zelensky may come in. By significantly increasing sanctions and/or "flooding" Ukraine with "terrible" weapons, he will have gotten his revenge for Putin's "betrayal."
Would appreciate your views on a statement David Frum made that given the current world order changes, it has become imperative that Europe create ONE military - 1 army under one command. This would increase their purchasing power of military supplies (jets etc.) & I would guess avoid duplications - Actually, Pres Zed had suggested that at one of the European leaders meetings but I believe it was 'not shunned' but not really considered. What are your ideas on that ??? Time is NOT on Europe's side right now. They really need to fast track AND fast!
Others and I have been recommending a European armed force for some years. It's been evident since Trump began attacking NATO after 2016. Macron suggested the same thing before Russia invaded Ukraine.
Finally, the Germans are opening up their wallets to do this which will make all the difference.
I am so happy that this is NOT a new concept & Europe's top guys have started to create a solid European military. Easier to take one country at a time than ALL of them at once. Safety in numbers . . . .
Enjoy the break. Economic predictions always work better with a long term perspective on the trends, at least annual.
Thank you, Diane, Enjoy your well-earned vacation. Try to block tRump out your mind for a short while. He's exhausting. The great Commander in Chief of Lies and Grift. Let's hope Americans wake up before he destroys the US. One good thing from his antics, the World/Countries is/are waking up and taking charge of their destiny/future without relying on the US. Make America Great Again is an oxymoron.
Diane. Please comment on Trump calling Canada 'nasty'. We are dealing with a headbanger supporter by headbangers. Musk and Vance. America is now in hands of vile dangerous cabal. It is in decline but voluntarily as voted for the Ugly American
Best to ignore whatever he says
Diane enjoy your well earned break.
Trump happy to attack a warm friendly nation, Canada, and embace an evil man, Putin, intent of annexing Ukraine, a democratic state. We have a malignant man as President of America causing chaos. Time has come for Europe to replace America in dealing with Putin. America now in decline and needs to be replaced as in the hands of a handfull of nut cases. Looks like Trump's support at last is going.
Impressive as usual, Ms Francis, is this interview. I would however quibble with your assessment of the US economy. I hear reporting that consumer confidence is going down, and fast. And unemployment is rising. Enjoy some time away and do come back refreshed. We need your voice.
Yes the stock market is dropping and inflation rising.