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Biden's Cascade of Failure!

Started by SHARK, October 15, 2021, 06:42:00 PM

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SHARK

Quote from: I on March 14, 2023, 11:03:15 PM
Thanks for posting that documentary, SHARK.

Greetings!

You are very welcome, I!

How did you like the documentary, I? Some very interesting information in there, huh? I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?

Just so mind boggling.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
"It is the Marine Corps that will strip away the façade so easily confused with self. It is the Corps that will offer the pain needed to buy the truth. And at last, each will own the privilege of looking inside himself  to discover what truly resides there. Comfort is an illusion. A false security b

SHARK

#541
Greetings!

*SIGH* So sad. Here is some weak Conservative chick being caught up and crucified by Libtards on some viral moment on a talk program, for The Hill.

'This is Gonna Be One of Those Moments That Goes Viral': Conservative Pundit Short-Circuits When Asked to Define 'Wokeness'
Video posted by MEDIAITE
Interview with Conservative Columnist Bethany Mandel.

[video]https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/this-is-gonna-be-one-of-those-moments-that-goes-viral-conservative-pundit-short-circuits-when-asked-to-define-wokeness/ar-AA18ELyU?ocid=spartanntp[/youtube]

This sad Con chick can't fucking identify what "Woke" is in a 15 second soundbite--even though, evidently, she wrote an entire fucking chapter about "Woke" in some book. She flounders and struggles, and is obviously embarrassed. Libtards naturally, chomp with glee.

What is "Woke"? Easy. "Woke" is a quasi-religious philosophy founded and derived from Marxist and Feminist ideology which has been gulped down and promoted throughout the country by Libtard morons and brainwashed idiots.

See how easy that is? I don't understand why there are so many "Conservatives" that seem so often to get these kind of deer-in-the-headlights struggle-sessions. It isn't complicated at all. Ultimately, it is racism, hatred, and fucking Marxism. Libtards try and pretend it is something far more fucking deep--or otherwise try to gaslight everyone around them that "Woke" doesn't mean anything. It is a hateful, racist, tyrannical ideology embraced and promoted by fucking Commies. They need to be crushed, and this stupid fucking Woke ideology needs to be attacked at every opportunity.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
"It is the Marine Corps that will strip away the façade so easily confused with self. It is the Corps that will offer the pain needed to buy the truth. And at last, each will own the privilege of looking inside himself  to discover what truly resides there. Comfort is an illusion. A false security b

Ghostmaker

Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 10:40:18 AM
Greetings!

*SIGH* So sad. Here is some weak Conservative chick being caught up and crucified by Libtards on some viral moment on a talk program, for The Hill.

'This is Gonna Be One of Those Moments That Goes Viral': Conservative Pundit Short-Circuits When Asked to Define 'Wokeness'
Video posted by MEDIAITE
Interview with Conservative Columnist Bethany Mandel.

[video]https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/this-is-gonna-be-one-of-those-moments-that-goes-viral-conservative-pundit-short-circuits-when-asked-to-define-wokeness/ar-AA18ELyU?ocid=spartanntp[/youtube]

This sad Con chick can't fucking identify what "Woke" is in a 15 second soundbite--even though, evidently, she wrote an entire fucking chapter about "Woke" in some book. She flounders and struggles, and is obviously embarrassed. Libtards naturally, chomp with glee.

What is "Woke"? Easy. "Woke" is a quasi-religious philosophy founded and derived from Marxist and Feminist ideology which has been gulped down and promoted throughout the country by Libtard morons and brainwashed idiots.

See how easy that is? I don't understand why there are so many "Conservatives" that seem so often to get these kind of deer-in-the-headlights struggle-sessions. It isn't complicated at all. Ultimately, it is racism, hatred, and fucking Marxism. Libtards try and pretend it is something far more fucking deep--or otherwise try to gaslight everyone around them that "Woke" doesn't mean anything. It is a hateful, racist, tyrannical ideology embraced and promoted by fucking Commies. They need to be crushed, and this stupid fucking Woke ideology needs to be attacked at every opportunity.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
I will offer a defense here: wokeness can and does mutate to serve the purposes of its adherents (i.e., the left). What was 'woke' yesterday may not be 'woke' tomorrow. So it can be remarkably hard to pin down specifics on this pseudo-religion.

I

Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 06:28:57 AM

How did you like the documentary, I? Some very interesting information in there, huh? I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?


I basically agreed with all of it.  It pretty much encapsulates my point of view on the whole topic.  I am very much afraid that Hungary is going to be next on the U.S. chopping block.  Look for a "pro-democracy" coup there in the near future, or either a "tragic accident" to Viktor Orban.  I hope someone is closely monitoring the communications of Samantha Power and Victoria Nuland.

https://strategic-culture.org/news/2023/03/12/us-foreign-policy-goes-woke/

Speaking of Samantha Power, anyone interested in seeing what she's up to these days can keep track of her at https://twitter.com/USAID and see how the Biden Administration is spreading equity and buggery in equal measure around the world with YOUR tax dollars!


SHARK

#544
Quote from: I on March 15, 2023, 12:21:22 PM
Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 06:28:57 AM

How did you like the documentary, I? Some very interesting information in there, huh? I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?


I basically agreed with all of it.  It pretty much encapsulates my point of view on the whole topic.  I am very much afraid that Hungary is going to be next on the U.S. chopping block.  Look for a "pro-democracy" coup there in the near future, or either a "tragic accident" to Viktor Orban.  I hope someone is closely monitoring the communications of Samantha Power and Victoria Nuland.

https://strategic-culture.org/news/2023/03/12/us-foreign-policy-goes-woke/

Speaking of Samantha Power, anyone interested in seeing what she's up to these days can keep track of her at https://twitter.com/USAID and see how the Biden Administration is spreading equity and buggery in equal measure around the world with YOUR tax dollars!

Greetings!

Outstanding, I! Yeah, "Till the Last Ukrainian" is an awesome documentary. I enjoyed watching the entire thing, and was so impressed, I knew I had to share it here. In the documentary, Black Pigeon Speaks talks about--and documents--how America instigated an armed overthrow of a democratically elected government in Ukraine--the "Colour Revolution" and all the other grabass games and backroom fuckery going on with Victoria Nuland. How is that not an absolute threat to Russia? The rank hypocrisy should be infuriating and intolerable to everyone. AMERICA would go ape-shit if anyone did the same thing near our borders. But somehow, the same kind of strategic security considerations don't extend to Russia? I'm sorry about the Ukrainian people suffering--that is all a horrible tragedy. But the fact is, geography, resources, and security--are the name of the game. Big countries take precedence, smaller countries simply must fall in line. Is this truth not known anywhere in the world?

Canada knows this. So does Mexico. In Europe, do you think Ireland or Scotland can do whatever they want, regardless of what Britain thinks? Right, they have "arrangements". Britain is the big dog there, and has strategic requirements that simply must be respected by the smaller countries. Just like America does. Just like larger countries everywhere on the planet do. Yeah, Russia too. But somehow, we get to wave our dick around and say no, it doesn't apply to Russia! That's just absolute BS you know? Just like I have always said--like at the beginning of the war in Ukraine--had America not broken treaty promises to Russia, and had we and the fucking EU and NATO not been playing games in Ukraine--then there would never have been a war in Ukraine. Have some respect. Treat Russia like we treat Britain, or China. Respect, genuine friendship, some integrity, and serious willingness to compromise, and make genuine agreements. There would be no war in Ukraine.

Fantastic article about Hungary, I! Samantha Powers is another Marxist zombie, just like Victoria Nuland. All of them are in bed together to promote US hegemony and a globalist, Marxist-fueled agenda that homogenizes and subjugates every nation to their corrupt globalistic agenda.

I love Hungary, too! The Hungarians should outlaw "Foreign Agents" like Powers and have her arrested and send her packing. Any US officials that come to Hungary need to go through official channels, and be supervised at all times. If they don't like it, they can return home, or spend time in a Hungarian prison for espionage or "Foreign Interference".

*SIGH* It's very frustrating. And shameful, and disgusting.

I'm glad that you enjoyed the documentary, my friend!

I need to light up my pipe and pour some new French Vanilla coffee.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
"It is the Marine Corps that will strip away the façade so easily confused with self. It is the Corps that will offer the pain needed to buy the truth. And at last, each will own the privilege of looking inside himself  to discover what truly resides there. Comfort is an illusion. A false security b

jhkim

#545
Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 06:28:57 AM
I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?

Just so mind boggling.

The Israeli Prime Minister himself denied some of these claims. Here's the thread on Twitter where he responded:

https://twitter.com/naftalibennett/status/1622571402430750721

Quote from: Naftali Bennett2 points worth emphasizing (I speak about it here: 2:31:30 and on)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9tLDeWBzs

1. It's unsure there was any deal to be made. At the time I gave it roughly a 50% chance. Americans felt chances were way lower. Hard to tell who was right.

2. It's not sure such a deal was desirable. At the time I thought so, but only time will tell.
(I can see pros and cons for each approach. Especially regarding reflection on other global theaters of conflict).

So he's emphasizing that there was no deal in place. There was just the possibility that a deal could be reached in the future. The U.S. didn't

From the translation of the interview he linked, he's just saying that he had good relations with both sides and he thinks that a deal was possible. But he didn't have a deal in hand. He says Boris Johnson was the most aggressive against Putin, while Macron and Scholz were more pragmatic about a deal, and Biden was both. (2:57)

Quote from: Naftali BennettI think there's a legitimate decision by the West to keep striking Putin... I can't say if they were wrong. My position at the time in this regard, it's not a national Israeli interest.

Quote from: Naftali BennettBasically, yes, they blocked it, and I thought they're wrong. In retrospect, it's too soon to know. The advantages and disadvantages: The downside of a war going on is the casualties in Ukraine and Russia, it's a very harsh blow to Ukraine, the country.
...
On the other hand, and I'm not being cynical, there's a statement here after very many years, President Biden here created an alliance vis a vis an aggressor in the general perception and this reflects on other arenas such as China, Taiwan, and there are consequences. So it's too soon to know.

I'm not saying... I have one claim. I claim there was a good chance of reaching a ceasefire. Had they not curbed it. But I'm not sure. But I'm not claiming it was the right thing.

Bennett is exactly the person whose testimony we're taking here about the ceasefire -- and he's not claiming it was the right thing for there to be a ceasefire then, even if it was possible -- presumably because that would mean essentially a quick partial victory for Russia, which would embolden all other would-be conquerors in the world to try their hand at invasion.

Basically, the guy who is making the claims is saying "There's pros and cons. I'm not sure it's right." -- while you're saying that it's mind-bogglingly wrong on the part of Biden.

SHARK

Quote from: jhkim on March 15, 2023, 08:41:25 PM
Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 06:28:57 AM
I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?

Just so mind boggling.

The Israeli Prime Minister himself denied some of these claims. Here's the thread on Twitter where he responded:

https://twitter.com/naftalibennett/status/1622571402430750721

Quote from: Naftali Bennett2 points worth emphasizing (I speak about it here: 2:31:30 and on)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qK9tLDeWBzs

1. It's unsure there was any deal to be made. At the time I gave it roughly a 50% chance. Americans felt chances were way lower. Hard to tell who was right.

2. It's not sure such a deal was desirable. At the time I thought so, but only time will tell.
(I can see pros and cons for each approach. Especially regarding reflection on other global theaters of conflict).

So he's emphasizing that there was no deal in place. There was just the possibility that a deal could be reached in the future. The U.S. didn't

From the translation of the interview he linked, he's just saying that he had good relations with both sides and he thinks that a deal was possible. But he didn't have a deal in hand. He says Boris Johnson was the most aggressive against Putin, while Macron and Scholz were more pragmatic about a deal, and Biden was both. (2:57)

Quote from: Naftali BennettI think there's a legitimate decision by the West to keep striking Putin... I can't say if they were wrong. My position at the time in this regard, it's not a national Israeli interest.

Quote from: Naftali BennettBasically, yes, they blocked it, and I thought they're wrong. In retrospect, it's too soon to know. The advantages and disadvantages: The downside of a war going on is the casualties in Ukraine and Russia, it's a very harsh blow to Ukraine, the country.
...
On the other hand, and I'm not being cynical, there's a statement here after very many years, President Biden here created an alliance vis a vis an aggressor in the general perception and this reflects on other arenas such as China, Taiwan, and there are consequences. So it's too soon to know.

I'm not saying... I have one claim. I claim there was a good chance of reaching a ceasefire. Had they not curbed it. But I'm not sure. But I'm not claiming it was the right thing.

Bennett is exactly the person whose testimony we're taking here about the ceasefire -- and he's not claiming it was the right thing for there to be a ceasefire then, even if it was possible -- presumably because that would mean essentially a quick partial victory for Russia, which would embolden all other would-be conquerors in the world to try their hand at invasion.

Basically, the guy who is making the claims is saying "There's pros and cons. I'm not sure it's right." -- while you're saying that it's mind-bogglingly wrong on the part of Biden.

Greetings!

Did you watch the entire documentary, Jhkim?

Regardless of whether or not the Israeli Prime Minister--afterwards--expresses doubts--seeing that this is a war between Ukraine and Russia--and NOT the United States--yeah, I think it is of course mind-boggling that Biden wouldn't want to do everything to pursue a peaceful solution.

Then again, why the fuck is AMERICA calling the shots? Why is BIDEN determining whether ornot there will be peace, and on what terms? On the terms that AMERICA deems fitting?

Also, if you had watched the documentary--how can all of this BS not be deeply disturbing? How is America not deeply involved with instigating--and exploiting for maximum profit--the continuation and prosecution of this proxy war? How is Ukraine not being the sad Pawn used on the Chessboard of American global strategy to checkmate and crush Russia as an independent nation?

Oh yeah. There's also Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya. Remember Libya? All of this is horrible, greedy, corrupt Bullshit, and it stinks. It is evil, wrong, and thoroughly corrupt.

Semper Fidelis,

SHARK
"It is the Marine Corps that will strip away the façade so easily confused with self. It is the Corps that will offer the pain needed to buy the truth. And at last, each will own the privilege of looking inside himself  to discover what truly resides there. Comfort is an illusion. A false security b

I

Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 10:40:18 AM

This sad Con chick can't fucking identify what "Woke" is in a 15 second soundbite--even though, evidently, she wrote an entire fucking chapter about "Woke" in some book. She flounders and struggles, and is obviously embarrassed. Libtards naturally, chomp with glee.


The Libtards have some nerve.  After all, I've never heard a one of them be able to describe what "Fascist" means, even though they throw the term around constantly.  I mean, they try... and fail... but I've never heard a one of them describe Fascism accurately.

Ghostmaker

Quote from: I on March 15, 2023, 10:31:37 PM
Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 10:40:18 AM

This sad Con chick can't fucking identify what "Woke" is in a 15 second soundbite--even though, evidently, she wrote an entire fucking chapter about "Woke" in some book. She flounders and struggles, and is obviously embarrassed. Libtards naturally, chomp with glee.


The Libtards have some nerve.  After all, I've never heard a one of them be able to describe what "Fascist" means, even though they throw the term around constantly.  I mean, they try... and fail... but I've never heard a one of them describe Fascism accurately.
Exactly. To the libtard, the word means whatever is most beneficial to them at the moment.

jhkim

Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 09:25:09 PM
Quote from: jhkim on March 15, 2023, 08:41:25 PM
Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 06:28:57 AM
I did not know that the Israeli Prime Minister had negotiated a treaty--in March of 2022--a month after the war began--that everyone agreed to, except for America. WTF? A war going on between Russia and Ukraine--and we, the US, say NO to any kind of agreed treaty that ends the war? OMG, you know?

Just so mind boggling.

The Israeli Prime Minister himself denied some of these claims.
...
Basically, the guy who is making the claims is saying "There's pros and cons. I'm not sure it's right." -- while you're saying that it's mind-bogglingly wrong on the part of Biden.

Regardless of whether or not the Israeli Prime Minister--afterwards--expresses doubts--seeing that this is a war between Ukraine and Russia--and NOT the United States--yeah, I think it is of course mind-boggling that Biden wouldn't want to do everything to pursue a peaceful solution.

For the U.S., the quickest road to peace would be to do nothing to help Ukraine -- and to help Russia instead. Then Ukraine would soon be forced to capitulate to all of invading Russia's terms, and the war would be over. That would get to peace -- but Bennett said he doesn't endorse that as the right answer, and neither do I.

Let me ask this -- if by some twist, the U.S. had its defenses crippled and it was invaded by Russia -- would your position be that the President should pursue everything they could to get a ceasefire with the invading enemy? Should they be at the table discussing what the U.S. should hand over to get to peace? Or would you say that the President should focus on fighting to keep American sovereignty?

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Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 09:25:09 PM
Then again, why the fuck is AMERICA calling the shots? Why is BIDEN determining whether ornot there will be peace, and on what terms? On the terms that AMERICA deems fitting?

Also, if you had watched the documentary--how can all of this BS not be deeply disturbing? How is America not deeply involved with instigating--and exploiting for maximum profit--the continuation and prosecution of this proxy war? How is Ukraine not being the sad Pawn used on the Chessboard of American global strategy to checkmate and crush Russia as an independent nation?

I think it's pretty clear. If Ukraine wanted to surrender to Russia, then they could easily do so. If they want to fight Russia, though, then they need the help of the U.S. and Europe. That goes equally if they want a deal that isn't surrendering. That puts the U.S. and Europe in the equation.

Bennett was clear that he wasn't just letting the U.S. solely call the shots. He talked to all four of the US, UK, France, and Germany. According to him, it was the UK that was the most anti-Putin, and thus most opposed to a peaceful surrender. He kept all of them apprised of what he was doing, because they are all strategic allies of his. If Ukraine wanted to pursue a treaty without the support of the US, UK, France, and Germany - then he could do so, but such a treaty would be effectively surrendering.

Quote from: SHARK on March 15, 2023, 09:25:09 PM
There's also Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria, Libya. Remember Libya? All of this is horrible, greedy, corrupt Bullshit, and it stinks. It is evil, wrong, and thoroughly corrupt.

I am opposed to corrupt invasion of countries that haven't attacked us in order to get power and influence in the area for ourselves. That's why I oppose US wars of aggression like those you cite and others. However, that's also why I oppose Russian wars of aggression.

The invasion of Ukraine was evil, wrong, and thoroughly corrupt. It is horrible, greedy, corrupt bullshit, and it stinks.

That is what people I know in Ukraine feel. That is even what the people I know in Russia feel.


As long as the Ukrainian people are willing to fight against their invaders, I think they should be supported.

Klava

Quote from: jhkim on March 16, 2023, 01:50:28 AMIf Ukraine wanted to surrender to Russia, then they could easily do so.
okay, i'm going to catch holy hell for this, i'm sure, but i'll ask anyway:
what do you mean by "Ukraine" in that message? zelensky and his crew in kiev?

QuoteAs long as the Ukrainian people are willing to fight against their invaders, I think they should be supported.
great. how would you find out what Ukrainian people are willing to do?
if you open your mind too much your brain will fall out

Brad

Quote from: jhkim on March 16, 2023, 01:50:28 AM
That is what people I know in Ukraine feel. That is even what the people I know in Russia feel.

How many of them are trannies and/or "marginalized POC"?

jhkim just happens to know a bunch of Ukrainians and Russians!
It takes considerable knowledge just to realize the extent of your own ignorance.

I

Quote from: jhkim on March 16, 2023, 01:50:28 AM

As long as the Ukrainian people are willing to fight against their invaders, I think they should be supported.


Which Ukrainian people?  The 70% ultra-nationalist Bandera-loving neo-Nazi ones that the U.S. installed in a coup, or the 30% Russian-speaking ones that got Jim Crow'd by their own government?  As long as that 30% is willing to fight against their invaders, Russia thinks they should be supported.

Klava

Quote from: Brad on March 16, 2023, 09:08:28 AM
Quote from: jhkim on March 16, 2023, 01:50:28 AM
That is what people I know in Ukraine feel. That is even what the people I know in Russia feel.

jhkim just happens to know a bunch of Ukrainians and Russians!

i can't speak for jhkim, but as a russian i can tell you that in this regard he's pretty much spot on. no one here (or in ukraine, obviously) is happy to see this invasion happen, and very few view it as anything but huge tragedy and injustice. now, a lot of people here would disagree with what western propaganda machine is pushing about why this shit is happening, but that's another story
if you open your mind too much your brain will fall out

jhkim

Quote from: Klava on March 16, 2023, 09:47:00 AM
Quote from: Brad on March 16, 2023, 09:08:28 AM
Quote from: jhkim on March 16, 2023, 01:50:28 AM
That is what people I know in Ukraine feel. That is even what the people I know in Russia feel.

jhkim just happens to know a bunch of Ukrainians and Russians!

i can't speak for jhkim, but as a russian i can tell you that in this regard he's pretty much spot on. no one here (or in ukraine, obviously) is happy to see this invasion happen, and very few view it as anything but huge tragedy and injustice. now, a lot of people here would disagree with what western propaganda machine is pushing about why this shit is happening, but that's another story

Hey, klava. Thanks for that. I'd be curious to hear your views on more about what's going on and why.

Basically all of the handful of Ukrainians and Russian people I know are English-speaking role-players, so it's not surprising that they tend to align more with Western views, though not necessarily with U.S. TV news/propaganda. I should say that I do indirectly know about some Putin supporters in Russia, because a friend from my church is a Russian immigrant who can't talk to her family because of the rift over politics. But I don't know what they think.

Among people I talk to, they all blame Putin for turning into a deadly hot war something that was at most a less serious dispute. Some dislike Zelensky a lot, but even they don't view him as responsible for the war.