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John - circumstances change. This war is being lost. Now the tough decisions need to be made. When do you settle? How do you settle? Escalation makes settlement much messier. By escalation, I mean, European & American involvement in terms of troops. Do you wish to commit Danish troops to this cause? America is crossing the line from a proxy war to direct involvement with Russia here. That is a significant escalation. And it's being done by a President that has lost much of his cognitive abilities. So you have staff members like Jake Sullivan and Anthony Blinken calling the shots. On one hand, they demand that Israel ceasefire and stop the war. On the other hand, they escalate a losing war in Ukraine. I see it as a very dangerous move.

No - the idea here is this: The missiles being fired into Russia are a very sophisticated American missile system. Therefore, it's likely manned by Americans or European NATO members. That is a big step. You have no idea how Putin will respond, even though he said nuclear weapons are now on the table. You're crossing the line where Europeans/American troops may have to get involved in the case of a strike. If that is what you desire - go right ahead. This war is being lost by Ukraine - and it's time to settle with Putin - unless you want hundreds of thousands more killed. You have an American President who refuses to talk to Putin. That is a very bad sign and is not going to end well. This war should have been settled 2 years ago when Ukraine had the upper hand. Now you are just throwing lives away.

^^^ Trump campaigned on no wars. He wants this war ended quickly. He's very much on record about that. Russia is winning the war - yes. But an escalation into Russia with American missiles makes a dialogue with Russia, very much more difficult to conclude. Imagine if the Putin response to this incursion into Russia is to respond with tactical nuclear weapons? Now you have a huge mess for Europe & the US. Biden is playing a very dangerous game here.

Good question actually. I doubt Trump would want this, as it makes a settlement infinitely more difficult.

He will be dealt a very tough hand.

Not sure if we disagree. My point is that this escalation may tip the scale to Putin's response using tactical nukes. A rational actor would likely not go there.

This is even worse news. Escalation like this is counting on Putin to act like a rational man. https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/europe/ukraine-russia-atacms-biden-strike-intl/index.html

As of May, 2024 - 10 Million. The 25-40 is over time. Pick your own number if you like. https://homeland.house.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/April-24-Startling-Stats.pdf https://homeland.house.gov/2024/05/22/startling-stats-factsheet-biden-administration-on-track-to-reach-10-million-encounters-nationwide-before-end-of-fiscal-year/

Not sure I understand this article, sounds like BS. The estimate of illegals the last 4 years is 10-12M. The number of illegals total should be around 25-40M.

me too! adding more.

The whole border thing gets phased in: - Seal the border permanently (that should be quick) - Start deporting criminals, many thousands that are here. That's a wonderful thing. - Deport those that are residing in hotels, etc and living on welfare. Another wonderful thing. - Now focus on deporting those that have entered illegally in the last 4 years when Biden open the flood gates. As they renew driver's licenses, get stop for traffic tickets, apply for benefits, etc, etc. Arrest & deport. You might well end up with those that have been here several years, with jobs, paying taxes, etc are allowed to stay as non-citizens with an eventual path to citizenship. You also have the opportunity to have illegals self-report and volunteer for deportation, where the government holds their place in line for a green card/work visa - like a legal immigrant would do. Those that don't self report - are not allowed that privilege - and those will be never allowed to enter. Breaking the law should have consequences, and the adminstration can incentivize the right behavior for immigrants. What the Biden administration did was a travesty for the citizens and these illegals that will be deported.

^^^^ Certainly doesn't apply to California, who place last in many categories and explains exactly why the middle class is fleeing such a beautiful state.

Gaetz is the perfect person for the DOJ job. They went after him with a bogus case. They went after Trump with several bogus cases. He knows where the bodies are buried. This is a guy that knows first hand how corrupt the DOJ is and the dirty tactics they use against political opponents. He certainly doesn't care what the DC swamp thinks of him. When you take over a corrupt organization, you need an attack dog, not a lap dog.

What is needed is an outsider, certainly not another DC swamp rat. Gaetz is certainly well qualified - and not liked in DC - which is a huge plus.

Merrick Garland will go down as the most corrupt AG in American history. No one has every weaponized the DOJ against political oppenents like Garland. Matt Gaetz will be a serious upgrade & give the DOJ a well deserved housecleaning.

^^^ Some of that is to be expected. The USA is awash in natural resources, China not so much.

Not sure what the controversy is here. Excercise in the proper doses does much to turn back the clock and lessen the impacts of aging. You CAN feel young again - but it takes consistency and work. Just ask the old guys like me & @boilermaker75 !

Hahaha!

Bombs away!

Nah.... I'm just responding to your circle jerk arguments about the law and how you're so concerned about Trump's merit for being President. I guess you'll just have to live with it.

That's what it will come to - if you don't think the USA has your back - you're wise to nuke up. I doubt Trump will pull back from NATO if Europe keeps it's commitments up - and that's the way it should be. Germany ought to be leading the charge. Do you think Germany is prepared militarily? Will be interesting to see how Trump handles China. He's had successful dialogues with Xi before.

What you don't mention is that many, many people have changed their mind on Trump. JD Vance is on the top of that list - he said he was wrong all along. Cut it anyway you want, the people have spoke: Trump, warts and all, is their leader by a large majority. Hispanics, Blacks, women, college kids/young adults - all those groups that supposedly didn't support the man, came out in droves and voted him in. He's not perfect - but Americans know what to expect from him. They are totally sick of racism, gender garbage, identity politics, etc - they look forward to just being America for everyone again.

The Trump case in NYC was simple. The government made up and twisted law to get Trump. It worked as a political prosecution. No crime, no victim - a total joke of a case. It's easily reversed and will be. The very definition of a kangaroo court.

Funny. Corrupt governments have a long history of political prosecutions and kangaroo courts. Fortunately, this government is on the way out.

Brilliant, simple...and correct. I wish I could express myself with so few words!