Ukraine has been left exposed on the front lines — running out of ammunition and men — while its energy system now faces an onslaught that is exposing its depleted air defenses.
I really hope Europe can step up to fill America’s gap, because it’s clear that America will not get its shit together in time to help at this point, if it ever will again.
This has been so frustrating to watch. We have half of our country bootlicking the Russian leader that their cult leader is strangely endeared towards. This was our opportunity to really do the right thing and support a people defending themselves and their democracy. Something we as Americans could have been proud of for generations. But no. Republicans couldn’t have us do the right thing. Not even once.
But you’re still kinda right. Not voting is a vote for trump, and conservatives know this. Disenfranchisement via drug convictions is a key weapon in their arsenal.
Not just FPTP voting…the electoral college has to go, tok. Many people think “my vote doesn’t matter, my state is voting X anyway” and, in a way, they’re right. The electoral college makes our votes matter less.
There’s also too many people who are barred from voting. For example, one of the most politically-active people I know can’t vote because he got a felony for possessing a half ounce of weed 15 years ago in college.
So what, you assume that everyone not literally voting for Trump doesn’t support him? That’s ridiculous. The real number surely is closer to half than it is to the quarter that the votes add up to.
Young people generally lean left. Especially now with their access to information
People with non-violent convictions like marijuana felonies also generally lean left. Disenfranchisement is a tool used mostly by one side of the aisle
America is occupied with sending aid to Israel. There’s only so much money Biden can draw down for foreign military aid with Congress being in the state its in and the budget being in the state its in. It’s been the Biden administration’s policy that Israel’s military needs are important as well and many bills have tied aid for Ukraine to aid for Israel.
JFC. Well. I guess Putin can have Europe if he wants it then. The U.S. is being held down by conservatives, so we all get to watch Putin murder our allies.
There is no such thing as a “good conservative” alive today. Conservatism is a cancer. It is killing us all.
I really hope Europe can step up to fill America’s gap, because it’s clear that America will not get its shit together in time to help at this point, if it ever will again.
This has been so frustrating to watch. We have half of our country bootlicking the Russian leader that their cult leader is strangely endeared towards. This was our opportunity to really do the right thing and support a people defending themselves and their democracy. Something we as Americans could have been proud of for generations. But no. Republicans couldn’t have us do the right thing. Not even once.
Don’t say half the country - most of the country doesn’t vote. Trump got 74m votes and the US has a population of 330m.
You’re right. Not voting is a vote for Trump, so much more than half.
Snooze
Not voting doesn’t mean you’re a Putin bootlicker. Way to move the goalpost
I guess everyone with a marijuana conviction loves Putin, huh?
Fair point. Choosing not to vote then.
But you’re still kinda right. Not voting is a vote for trump, and conservatives know this. Disenfranchisement via drug convictions is a key weapon in their arsenal.
He’s not right to say that half the country voted for Trump. I am tired of the narrative that half the country is magats
Sounds like a good portion of the country is not represented and we need to do away with first past the post voting.
More people voting means more democratic votes, so what’s the holdup blue states?
What if Republicans want to not vote for Trump, but are tied to him because if they don’t vote for him the democrats win?
Not just FPTP voting…the electoral college has to go, tok. Many people think “my vote doesn’t matter, my state is voting X anyway” and, in a way, they’re right. The electoral college makes our votes matter less.
There’s also too many people who are barred from voting. For example, one of the most politically-active people I know can’t vote because he got a felony for possessing a half ounce of weed 15 years ago in college.
Yes, 330 million souls. But how many are voters? Or in US children vote in kindergarten 😉
So what, you assume that everyone not literally voting for Trump doesn’t support him? That’s ridiculous. The real number surely is closer to half than it is to the quarter that the votes add up to.
Not all all considering
Young people generally lean left. Especially now with their access to information
People with non-violent convictions like marijuana felonies also generally lean left. Disenfranchisement is a tool used mostly by one side of the aisle
America is occupied with sending aid to Israel. There’s only so much money Biden can draw down for foreign military aid with Congress being in the state its in and the budget being in the state its in. It’s been the Biden administration’s policy that Israel’s military needs are important as well and many bills have tied aid for Ukraine to aid for Israel.
This isn’t about the amount of money available, it’s the GOP intentionally doing what Putin wants.
Only France is willing to fight. The rest of Europe are terrified of Putin. They will give Putin whatever he wants.
Why would France want to fight? They’re the biggest customer.
https://www.politico.eu/article/france-talk-tough-ukraine-while-gobble-up-more-russia-gas/
JFC. Well. I guess Putin can have Europe if he wants it then. The U.S. is being held down by conservatives, so we all get to watch Putin murder our allies.
There is no such thing as a “good conservative” alive today. Conservatism is a cancer. It is killing us all.
Which was Trump’s plan all along (recalling him demanding that Europe pull their weight in NATO). Man’s playing 4D chess.
(This was meant to be a Poe).
Poe’s Law: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe’s_law
It’s pretty much impossible to tell at this point. There is nothing too insane you can claim about Trump that someone hasn’t actually claimed.
We went over that cliff a long time ago.
Best not to try.
There’s nothing 4d chess about having supporters push your agenda too. Especially his supporters in congress.
Because you missed it:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe’s_law