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I didn't know people still said "Negative Nancy".

Russia Blinks on nuclear saber rattling Good move by Trump. He didn't piss his pants and run away while bawling about World War III and escalation. He simply pushed back with an equal, opposition reaction and suddenly the Russians have nothing to say... So yeah, finally some successful diplomacy, of the gunboat variety.

According to the President, this year's KIA totals are 14:1 in favor of Ukraine. Someone should tell Putin this is unsustainable. We also told the Russians we're moving nuclear subs toward Russia in response to recent nuclear saber rattling by Dmitri Medvedev. Congress will debate another $55ish billion in Ukraine aid. Which shouldn't be that awful because Zelensky just rolled back his dumbass law that neutered anti-corruption watchdogs. Soooo we're back to Biden's Ukraine policy, but with more hee-hawing about peace, and nastier name calling on X.

Dude must have a syringe the size of a coke bottle...I mean, ahem, "It's just a pain management issue now, he'll gut it out like a professional".

Maybe they used some kind of automatic pen?

That's a dumb move by Zelensky and he'd do very well to walk this back. If he doesn't, he can wear the consequences.

I will never forget old CW for two reasons. First, his insane pre season touchdown runs. Second, watching him run away from his blockers because his rugby brain kicked in and he didn't want them penalized for obstruction.

This is with an economy roughly the same size as Italy. The conversion of Russia into a Garrison State continues. But given their policy of...refusing to accept that Ukraine's juice isn't worth Russia's squeeze, it makes sense. They've got no choice since the blowback from this debacle now includes a centralizing, rearming EU that views the US as an unreliable security guarantor. And therefore needs independent defense capabilities in all areas to protect its 449 million citizens and $17.9 Trillion economy. It would be absolutely hilarious if this trend towards militarization and centralization continues AND the UK decides to reverse Brexit because it's been an economic disaster and the Special Relationship is on life support due to America First/Tarrifs of the Day. And all because Russia's Eurasianist ideologues and their pet Oligarchs wanted a short, victorious war against "the most corrupt nation on the planet".

If you have trouble getting into Hammers, there are a ton of new lots on Allen, Glenn and Fay Streets. The families there good to deal with. FCFS so get there early (pre 730 AM)

The Abrams hasn't been a world-beater in Ukraine, but a good tank is a good tank.

How's about that? We're buying drones from the best drone operators in the west. Makes sense.

Well that sucks and I hope it's wrong. Because if it's right, we brilliantly executed a half-assed operational concept.

Nicely done Volodomyr.

The Russians took your advice and decided not to take the President seriously.

Charlie Kirk: On Epstein, ‘I’m going to trust my friends in the administration’ Does 2019 Charlie know that 2025 Charlie is up to? Remember everyone, when it comes to Groomers, we've got to trust our friends in government.

It's been fun watching all the MAGA influencers fall in line. I guess that list of deep state pedophiles wasn't that important and its time to stop holding the President's feet to the fire.

Sounds like they're going through the same cycle of decline as the UAW. Once leadership sees themselves as partners with management, you're toast.

If he (and Congress) manage to sort out the catastrophe that is our naval shipbuilding infrastructure, he might actually be worth a *****. In the meantime, I'm going to go to my boss and change their policies on my own accord, without telling them and see how that turns out.

No ***** Newt. Iran couldn't have cared less about a Ceasefire. Now they do. It's like somebody killed off their proxies, smashed their military and assassinated a bunch of the generals. Funny how that worked.

That's AC Milan kit with the Pats logo glued on it. Very low effort.

Interesting point. But it begs a question. Is continued war required to keep Russia on this vector? If it is, you've made an argument that this "pointless slaughter" isn't pointless from an America First POV.

Ron's been reading my posts.

"Our final deal is done, save final approval with President Xi and Me". " The USA and China have reached and agreement..." Those are some pretty terrible misspellings of "Ongoing Negotiation".

What a gesture it would be if the President, or Elon Musk, took a rounding error on their net worths and paid for the parade themselves?