Ukraine: Invasion Imminent?

[trastrick 866]

US would defend Taiwan if attacked by China, says Joe Biden - The Guardian

 

"President says US’s responsibility to protect island is ‘even stronger’ after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine".

 

What do you think?

 

Would you support the U.S.?

 

Would you support the U.K. joining in a war against China over Taiwan?

[geared 302]

Seems like they need to muzzle Biden like they did Trump, sometimes he seems worse for saying things.

[Jim117 72]

Maybe Biden is making clear what his position is. American ambiguity certainly didn’t deter Putins invasion of Crimea.

[trastrick 866]

An update.

 

The question I raised above, on Biden's statement yesterday, that he would intervene militarily to defend Taiwan, if attacked, was rendered moot.

 

His handler's have now walked back his stated position.

 

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/northamerica/top-stories/biden-s-latest-taiwan-gaffe-stokes-tensions-with-beijing/ar-AAXE0lP

 

Wich begs the old question. Just who is running things at the White House?

 

 

 

 

[trastrick 866]

Update 2

 

As the "narrative" of Ukraine's "winning" its war with Russia meets reality, the Ukraine has to realize that the empty West rhetoric, "We stand with the Ukraine People", was just that. They shouild have added, "that is, of course, until we start to feel the effect on our standard of living".

 

They will be sold down the river, just like VietNam, Korea, Iraq, Lybia and afghanistan. History repeats!

 

And what cost!

 

New York Times

 

NYT repudiates drive for ‘decisive military victory’ in Ukraine

https://asiatimes.com/2022/05/nyt-repudiates-drive-for-decisive-military-victory-in-ukraine/

 

RelaClearPolitics

 

Massive Turns in Opinion on D.C.'s Response to Russia

https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2022/05/24/massive_turns_in_opinion_on_dcs_response_to_russia_147644.html

 

Henry Kissinger: Ukraine must give Russia territory

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/henry-kissinger-warns-against-defeat-174812366.html

 

And of course there's Zelensky himself:

 

France24

 

Negotiation is only way out of war, Ukraine's Zelensky says

"Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday renewed his plea for talks with his Russian counterpart, taking to US television to say negotiations were the only way to "end this war."

https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220320-negotiation-is-only-way-out-of-war-ukraine-s-zelensky-says

 

I should sue 'em for plagiarism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2022 by trastrick

[Magilla 510]

19 minutes ago, trastrick said:

https://www.msn.com/en-xl/northamerica/top-stories/biden-s-latest-taiwan-gaffe-stokes-tensions-with-beijing/ar-AAXE0lP

 

Wich begs the old question. Just who is running things at the White House?

Does it, anymore than at any other time?

 

Your link highlights similar 'gaffes' occurring under Trump and Bush... and a google of "politicians going off script" suggests it happens a lot, to some more than others

 

I don't see how an article that gives numerous reasons why Biden might have deliberately chosen to make his statement could possibly make anyone wonder "just who is running things at the White House?"...

 

...and certainly you'd have to have a bad case of amnesia to think that now, given the previous incumbent!

[trastrick 866]

18 minutes ago, Magilla said:

Does it, anymore than at any other time?

 

Your link highlights similar 'gaffes' occurring under Trump and Bush... and a google of "politicians going off script" suggests it happens a lot, to some more than others

 

I don't see how an article that gives numerous reasons why Biden might have deliberately chosen to make his statement could possibly make anyone wonder "just who is running things at the White House?"...

 

...and certainly you'd have to have a bad case of amnesia to think that now, given the previous incumbent!

Lol

 

Speaking of amnesia, even Joe doesn't know who's running the White House. He's just happy to be there.

 

He just reads what they put in front of him. Trouble is, he blurts out stuff they haven't written 

 

On serious World affairs.

 

Not his old CornPop killer stories, or how he was arrested 3 times. We give him a pass on that Uncle Fart stuff!

 

But aside from you, most folks are aware of his diminished capacity.

 

He's got the lowest Job Approval rating in modern history.

 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2022 by trastrick

[Magilla 510]

2 hours ago, trastrick said:

Lol

That would be a "NO" then

 

There's a thread for discussion of Bidens comments re:Taiwan, this isn't it

[L00b 441]

Away from the phone to check Vlad’s pulse every now and then, Macron has the French army train and equip Ukrainians with these-

 

 

 

[Jim117 72]

2 hours ago, L00b said:

Away from the phone to check Vlad’s pulse every now and then, Macron has the French army train and equip Ukrainians with these-

 

 

 

Germany is supplying its 2000 series SP guns as well. Serious weapon system with a reported 40km range. Also serial numbers spotted on US supplied 155 mm rounds for the M777 indicate rocket assisted shells. Looks like the days of Russian dependance on its artillery might be in for a challenge.

[melthebell 862]

Youtuber Indigo travellers trip around Ukraine, He goes to some pretty dodgy places, but imagine the balls you need for going there currently?

 

[Baron99 775]

More Putin sabre rattling. 

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/long_reads/world/russia-tests-zircon-missile-b2089532.html