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Posted on Jul 16, 2018
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Beyond whatever spin is produced from the WH Press Office, will it be enough to satisfy leading members of their own party? Would it be enough to satisfy the Fox pundits who called this a wasted moment? This post is less about the source (Huffington Pot) of the info rather than the responses given in response to the action/inaction. Fox even had some words for what happened, and they're not so good.
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Well as somebody very familiar with international relations since 1917 when the USSR was formed and our involvement in the USSR in the 1920s on the side of the White Russians.
Every Russian schoolchild learns that well as our support in lend lease, the race to the Elbe River in Germany in May 1945 by USSR and its allies and USA, UK and the western allies.
Russia has worked with us on many issues from the international space station to combatting militant Islam fundamentalists in the Southwest Asia region as well as Chechnya and South Dagestan.
Our left-leaning media tends to focus on where we differ with Russia - Ukraine, Iran, deployment of missiles to eastern Europe by us, the Mueller probe into the 2016 election [which ignores HRC's team efforts to ostracize her democrat opponent who stood for real change; etc..
It is telling that politicians are behaving as they are wont to do to puff themselves up over a press conference which is the place where public statements are made - generally non-substantive and congratulatory to varying degrees. Establishment politicians on both sides of the aisle want to keep the status quo
Donald Trump like Bernie sanders ran as outsiders to mainstream Washington D.C. politics. Thankfully he is still working on doing what is best, incrementally, independent of the public comments of elected officials.
A. I am glad President Trump called a spade a spade and brought attention to the fact that the USA is culpable as well in fomenting bad relations. There are many in our nation who are still in shock that HRC was not elected in November 2016. She is not being openly investigated and yet the election is assumed to be corrupt because she lost handily.
B. President Trump is a world class negotiator. Hard ball will be played in the non-public discussions between the leaders of the two World Powers. It wasn't that long ago that North Korea has been encouraged to join the civilized nations. I expect major decisions in the closed door sessions which will be briefed in closed door sessions to the Senate and House and some may be released to the press and public.
3. President Trump and President Putin are both tough negotiators unlike former POTUS Obama who was inconsistent on foreign policy. Security is incredibly tight around the meeting of the two world leaders in Finland [where the Winter War was fought]. Economic, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, North Korea, China, trade, basing, tariffs, and many other international policy issues will potentially be discussed in detail during this meeting. I expect agreement on many and agreement to disagree on others. Our great grandchildren may be privy to the details but we won't be without a specific need-to-no.
I had to chuckle at the benighted title which would indicate that the staunch supporters of President Trump were opposed to the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
No surprise that those up for reelection and foes of President Trump within the republican establishment offered soundbite comments:
1. liberal "Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called the press conference a “missed opportunity” for Trump to hold Russia accountable for the attempted election interference."
2. maverick Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) skewered Trump for failing “to defend all that makes us who we are” as Americans.
3. outspoken critic of Trump Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), called the press conference “shameful.”
4. In 2016 Senator Ben Sasse announced that he would not support Republican front-runner Donald Trump should Trump become the party's candidate;
4. Those up for reelection - moderate Mitch McConnell, Jeff Flake, …
What do you think? COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
Every Russian schoolchild learns that well as our support in lend lease, the race to the Elbe River in Germany in May 1945 by USSR and its allies and USA, UK and the western allies.
Russia has worked with us on many issues from the international space station to combatting militant Islam fundamentalists in the Southwest Asia region as well as Chechnya and South Dagestan.
Our left-leaning media tends to focus on where we differ with Russia - Ukraine, Iran, deployment of missiles to eastern Europe by us, the Mueller probe into the 2016 election [which ignores HRC's team efforts to ostracize her democrat opponent who stood for real change; etc..
It is telling that politicians are behaving as they are wont to do to puff themselves up over a press conference which is the place where public statements are made - generally non-substantive and congratulatory to varying degrees. Establishment politicians on both sides of the aisle want to keep the status quo
Donald Trump like Bernie sanders ran as outsiders to mainstream Washington D.C. politics. Thankfully he is still working on doing what is best, incrementally, independent of the public comments of elected officials.
A. I am glad President Trump called a spade a spade and brought attention to the fact that the USA is culpable as well in fomenting bad relations. There are many in our nation who are still in shock that HRC was not elected in November 2016. She is not being openly investigated and yet the election is assumed to be corrupt because she lost handily.
B. President Trump is a world class negotiator. Hard ball will be played in the non-public discussions between the leaders of the two World Powers. It wasn't that long ago that North Korea has been encouraged to join the civilized nations. I expect major decisions in the closed door sessions which will be briefed in closed door sessions to the Senate and House and some may be released to the press and public.
3. President Trump and President Putin are both tough negotiators unlike former POTUS Obama who was inconsistent on foreign policy. Security is incredibly tight around the meeting of the two world leaders in Finland [where the Winter War was fought]. Economic, intelligence sharing, counter-terrorism, North Korea, China, trade, basing, tariffs, and many other international policy issues will potentially be discussed in detail during this meeting. I expect agreement on many and agreement to disagree on others. Our great grandchildren may be privy to the details but we won't be without a specific need-to-no.
I had to chuckle at the benighted title which would indicate that the staunch supporters of President Trump were opposed to the meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
No surprise that those up for reelection and foes of President Trump within the republican establishment offered soundbite comments:
1. liberal "Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) called the press conference a “missed opportunity” for Trump to hold Russia accountable for the attempted election interference."
2. maverick Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) skewered Trump for failing “to defend all that makes us who we are” as Americans.
3. outspoken critic of Trump Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), called the press conference “shameful.”
4. In 2016 Senator Ben Sasse announced that he would not support Republican front-runner Donald Trump should Trump become the party's candidate;
4. Those up for reelection - moderate Mitch McConnell, Jeff Flake, …
What do you think? COL Mikel J. Burroughs LTC Stephen C. LTC Orlando Illi Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. Maj William W. 'Bill' Price CPT Jack Durish Capt Tom Brown CMSgt (Join to see) MSG Andrew White SFC William Farrell SGT (Join to see) Sgt Albert Castro SSG David Andrews Sgt Randy Wilber Sgt John H. SGT Charles H. Hawes SGT Mark Halmrast SPC Margaret Higgins PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
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LTC Stephen F.
I am not sure who SSgt Stone is. Does anybody know him on this net. It is strange that he is calling the POTUS treasonous in a couple comments. I pointed out the text of the definition of treason in US Code 18 above.
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SSgt Ray Stone
SGT Gregory Lawritson - why are you so concerned about my opinion on Trumps treasonous actions, my thoughts doesn't matter. THose within his party has said his words were troubling and CIA agents have said they were treasonous. FACT....google it. You do know he attempted to back track right. He is a joke man, defending him is insane. It's all good though BLUE WAVE IN NOVEMBER
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History of now example from not too long ago. Remember how Mitt Romney was roasted by the One for his beliefs on Russia. But now the Democrats and their MSM are completely drinking the borscht on just how evil Russia has become. (Also note how HRC has not returned the 145 million dollar donation or Bill Clinton returned the 500k he received from a Russian source).
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https://youtu.be/T1409sXBleg
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MSG Johnathan Mathes
LTC (Join to see) - guess understanding that ... yes the Russian president actually ended the cold war is to much for some to comprehend
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Susan Foster
LTC (Join to see) - I can understand your reasoning. And it would have been even worse had BO come out on the Russian meddling evidence before the election.
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LTC (Join to see)
Susan Foster what is meddling? Is this the first time another nation conducted an information operation in America. If you are so opposed to to Russian interference then where is the equal outrage when Obama's State Dept interfered directly in an Israeli election. Why the Double Standard?
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MSgt Steve Sweeney
LTC (Join to see) - Double standard? The United States invaded Iraq, so when enemy troops come across the U.S. border, are you going to sit back and say, "oh well, The U.S. invaded countries too." Why the double standard? Probably because we are Americans that pledged and oath of allegiance to this country. Apparently you forgot.
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SSG,
Roseinstine came out Friday before the meeting to tell everyone about the 12 Ruskies meddling in the election.
I suspect, General Kelly advised POTUS to not discuss an ongoing investigation with Putin.
Plus, Putin would just show how America has been interfering in name your place like everyone else.
The world system is currupt. I hope General Kelly and General Mattis have our countries interests on target dead center.
Over and out SSG.
Roseinstine came out Friday before the meeting to tell everyone about the 12 Ruskies meddling in the election.
I suspect, General Kelly advised POTUS to not discuss an ongoing investigation with Putin.
Plus, Putin would just show how America has been interfering in name your place like everyone else.
The world system is currupt. I hope General Kelly and General Mattis have our countries interests on target dead center.
Over and out SSG.
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SSG Warren Swan
If you’re referring to present time only, he’s still not reading his daily morning brief, he’s definitely not listening to Kelly, and Mattis keeps himself busy working the trenches with DOD issues. He also knows he’s the one person who can’t be fired. There would be hell to pay. Trumps own CIA. The new SECSTATE ram the CIA and was still in agreance that Russia had a hand in our elections. So if there is a group as you say, it’s the group he put in place. The FBI? I take that with a grain of salt. The FBI was all good when HRC was on the hot seat, and Trump wasn’t. He has good words for Comey until Comey lowered the boom on him and let him know the FBI was looking into his campaign due to questionable Russian influences. How do you explain away the IC telling him this is true? How do you explain currently when senior GOP leaders ala Growdt saying there is merit in this investigation and that it should continue? Are Groudy and Graham some deep state activists with a personal agenda contrary to what Trumps is? I’d expect this from Dems, but from your own party now? I’m speaking like you of now
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SSG Warren Swan
Every president after leaving office writes his memoirs. Why should Obama be different? That makes no sense to think he shouldn’t be paid for it at that. Trump will write his too. He’s going to be paid handsomely for it, as he should.
Every president pushes an agenda.
If they didn’t they’re in the wrong job.
As far as the Clean Water Act, I’d have to research it, but with the water crisis in both Flint and California, it might not be a bad thing for the government to step in and get some important issues fixed. Trump touted a infrastructure plan, well having clean water for people is one of the most important if not THE most important item that needs to be tackled. In MI’s case the state level government has shown it cannot handle doing the right thing when you’re poor.
Every president pushes an agenda.
If they didn’t they’re in the wrong job.
As far as the Clean Water Act, I’d have to research it, but with the water crisis in both Flint and California, it might not be a bad thing for the government to step in and get some important issues fixed. Trump touted a infrastructure plan, well having clean water for people is one of the most important if not THE most important item that needs to be tackled. In MI’s case the state level government has shown it cannot handle doing the right thing when you’re poor.
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Cpl Mark A. Morris
SSG Warren Swan - Sactions were placed on Russia and Diplomats sent home. I am not a member of either party. I am Independent.
At least, we are carrying on a discussion with respect. Even if we see thing differently. That is how it shoud be.
Have a great day SSG.
At least, we are carrying on a discussion with respect. Even if we see thing differently. That is how it shoud be.
Have a great day SSG.
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MSG Johnathan Mathes
SSG Warren Swan - question i want to know... when will either party fix the crisis in flint... to date very little has been broadcasted as to whats being done... also who was in charge last year when california released millions of gallons of fresh water into the ocean? why did they do it? and was someone asleep at the wheel?... we need to stop seeing things as a party and need to start equating them as human problems
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