This might be a little tougher than Putin thought...

[JupiterHawk]

Where does that say he’s being paid by Russia? Goldie was implying he was being paid.

Sorry - I thought that was controversy around Swalwell was with the Russian students.

Maybe this is it? 2,900?

Swalwell, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, received $2,900 last year from Vincent Roberti Sr., the chairman of lobbying powerhouse Roberti Global. Roberti gave $5,400 to Swalwell’s campaign in 2018. Roberti Global received $2.4 million in 2021 from Nord Stream 2 AG, a Switzerland-based subsidiary of Russian oil giant Gazprom. Critics of the 761-mile pipeline have long said it would allow Vladimir Putin to tighten his grip on Eastern Europe.

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

Please quote what fostered that misapprehension in your mind.
I’m curious what you’ve mistaken as ‘a stand’ with Russia.

I’m opposed to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
I’m opposed to the Turkish invasion of Syria.
I’m opposed to the Saudi invasion of Yemen.
I’m opposed to the U.S. invasion of Syria.

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This tweet is Kremlin propaganda that LITERALLY SAYS #istandwithrussia

 

[LuciousBDragon]

The only thing that matters is the fact that they were told not to put anything on social media in real time. He’s a self important prick.

Define “anything.” Regular media outlets knew the meeting was taking place and reported this morning on it. I’m curious what sensitive information might have been exposed? Details are more useful than blanket outrage. Right now we have a lot of the latter and none of the former.

 

[Phenomenally Frantastic]

Define “anything.” Regular media outlets knew the meeting was taking place and reported this morning on it. I’m curious what sensitive information might have been exposed? Details are more useful than blanket outrage. Right now we have a lot of the latter and none of the former.

Have you no shame sir? Defending this treasonous pile of excrement? Do you love this country or this false twofaced sellout?

 

[noleclone2]

I’m about ready to **** russia up. Clown car nation holding world hostage with grandparents nukes that likely no longer work

 

[86Hawkeye]

JFC Florida

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That's an easy mistake to make. I certainly don't place that at the level of what Rubio did. Not even close.

 

[HawkBall23]

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I’m about ready to **** russia up. Clown car nation holding world hostage with grandparents nukes that likely no longer work

If true, that proves that the Russian military is deliberately targeting civilians.

The target on Putin is getting larger and larger, hour by hour and day by day.

 

[LuciousBDragon]

Have you no shame sir? Defending this treasonous pile of excrement? Do you love this country or this false twofaced sellout?

I think finding out ALL of the facts before condemning someone is a tenet to uphold.

To condemn someone without all the facts is something the Ruskies would do.

Therefore, I shall ask you Sir why you are defending fascist ideas that are a clear threat to democracy?

 

[biggreydogs]

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

JFC Florida

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Of all the political offices in all the federal, state or local government systems we have, the US Senate has to be the most useless, worthless, inept body around. It’s full of overrated shit-for-brains.

 

[Bonerfarts]

It’s great that they can pay in rubles, what if nobody wants to accept your trash money?

 

[GOHOX69]

It’s great that they can pay in rubles, what if nobody wants to accept your trash money?

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Why not pay using giant stones or seashells?

 

[Bank of Hawk]

It’s great that they can pay in rubles, what if nobody wants to accept your trash money?

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They could offer me 420 rubles and I still wouldn’t take it.

 

[Bonerfarts]

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It seems like Putin is trying to bait NATO into the war, telling him we are not entering the war gives him less options. We just need to sit back and watch Ukraine torch em.

 

[h-hawk]

You're sending up the most over-the-top Nat signal yet!

Wherefore art thou Nat?

Yeah because the Los Angeles Times is known to support Putin

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

It seems like Putin is trying to bait NATO into the war, telling him we are not entering the war gives him less options. We just need to sit back and watch Ukraine torch em.

Agreed.
I think he would love for us to get involved so he can change the narrative of Russia as the aggressor and rally the Russian people.

 

[coasterhawk75]

It’s great that they can pay in rubles, what if nobody wants to accept your trash money?

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They may be "allowed" to offer payment in Rubles. That doesn't mean anyone has to accept them.

 

[Nole Lou]

Didn't totally catch up, so not sure if posted...

 

[Bank of Hawk]

It’s just a matter of time until Ukraine declares victory ✌️

 

[HawkBall23]

OK, now put that on a Hawkeye football helmet.

@Moral , you've been paged to aisle PhotoShop. Moral, to aisle PS.

 

[Tenacious E]

Didn't totally catch up, so not sure if posted...

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F*ck you Russia.

 

[BioHawk]

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I doubt they have. However, by reassuring Putin that we do not intend to send troops, the idea is to keep him from feeling backed into a corner and launch nuclear weapons. That's all designed to keep him from feeling cornered. Although Russia's actions seem to be to try and provoke a situation where we don't have a choice but to do exactly that.

 

[seminole97]

This tweet is Kremlin propaganda that LITERALLY SAYS #istandwithrussia

Did you pay any attention to what the German politician said?
I don’t care a whit about a hashtag. Never paid attention to it.
Is this one of those things where if you forward a piece information some people assume that can only mean 100% alignment with the information in question?

For example, if your college professor explains the rationale Hitler laid out, and then followed, in his path to war, is your assumption the person relaying this information to you not only endorses Hitler’s reasons, but probably flies the swastika at home?

Are you that simple?

 

[gonegolfing]

The ineptness of this invasion by Russia is almost unbelievable. From not committing the necessary air resources to gain superiority, to the lack of supply lines, poor strategic battle group usage, not doing enough to prevent resupply from outside of the country, etc. I can't tell if it's just complete total ineptness from Russian military leaders, horribly outdated military equipment, having zero what-if planning, or what. Ukraine is flat decimating the Russian military at this point (or so it seems).

How in the heck do you digest this? It's freaking great.

 

[Joes Place]

You're sending up the most over-the-top Nat signal yet!

Wherefore art thou Nat?

Dude....this is like saying "Beetlejuice" three times....

You're gonna wreck this thread...

 

[goldmom]

Of all the political offices in all the federal, state or local government systems we have, the US Senate has to be the most useless, worthless, inept body around. It’s full of overrated shit-for-brains.

100 people have enormous power over 330 million of their fellow citizens. Think about that.
If only those 100 were among the best America has to offer.

 

[RileyHawk]

I doubt they have. However, by reassuring Putin that we do not intend to send troops, the idea is to keep him from feeling backed into a corner and launch nuclear weapons. That's all designed to keep him from feeling cornered. Although Russia's actions seem to be to try and provoke a situation where we don't have a choice but to do exactly that.

Not to mention, what is said one day and what is done another can be totally different. It's like people expect Biden and others are bound to what they've said previously. SMH

 

[goldmom]

Dude....this is like saying "Beetlejuice" three times....

You're gonna wreck this thread...

Love the Beetlejuice reference 😂

 

[The Tradition]

The ineptness of this invasion by Russia is almost unbelievable. From not committing the necessary air resources to gain superiority, to the lack of supply lines, poor strategic battle group usage, not doing enough to prevent resupply from outside of the country, etc. I can't tell if it's just complete total ineptness from Russian military leaders, horribly outdated military equipment, having zero what-if planning, or what. Ukraine is flat decimating the Russian military at this point (or so it seems).

How in the heck do you digest this? It's freaking great.

The Russians don't know what they're fighting for.

The Ukrainians are fighting for their lives.

 

[HawkFan1298]

What % of Americans are united behind Ukraine??

Anyone know?

 

[The Tradition]

What % of Americans are united behind Ukraine??

Anyone know?

I hope it's a lot higher than 69%.....

 

[goldmom]

It’s great that they can pay in rubles, what if nobody wants to accept your trash money?

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The line for everyone who will accept rubles will undoubtedly be really long. Everyone please be patient-and please remember social distancing. 👍

 

[goldmom]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

 

[bunsen82]

I think finding out ALL of the facts before condemning someone is a tenet to uphold.

To condemn someone without all the facts is something the Ruskies would do.

Therefore, I shall ask you Sir why you are defending fascist ideas that are a clear threat to democracy?

So then do an investigation and find out if he is truly that incompetent- can’t follow simple directions or is compromised.

 

[h-hawk]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

These would still be the older Soviet planes that the Ukraine already uses. Hope they can get this through this time.

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

Probably just their old Russian-manufactured planes.

 

[theiacowtipper]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

I think that the articles refer to us giving them F16s, and Poland transferring their old Russian fighters.

 

[Joes Place]

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Man....this sounds a lot like the court confessions of 1/6 perpetrators, don't it?

 

[The Tradition]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

We fly the planes and a Ukrainian bombardier pulls the trigger on weapons.

 

[86Hawkeye]

So CNN says US is working with Poland on possibility of providing fighter jets to Ukraine.
How quickly would this need to move? Who is trained to fly our planes?

Poland can fly our planes. They are also scheduled to receive F-35s in 2024. No real chance of backfilling Poland's inventory immediately, but perhaps NATO could increase fighter patrols if Poland provides their MiGs to Ukraine.