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RBluefish Since: Nov, 2013
#167251: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:22:04 AM

Because there's almost certainly more to Putin's game than just the US. By installing an isolationist cretin as our leader, who says he will not enforce our alliances, he's freed himself up to make all sorts of power grabs in Europe. That's also why he's working to install similar right-wing populist leaders all across Europe. He's systematically removing the checks on his power.

"We'll take the next chance, and the next, until we win, or the chances are spent."
3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#167252: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:27:26 AM

Imagine the huff if the EU was offering States incentives to quit the Union.

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M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#167253: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:29:03 AM

[up] I can already think of a few states that might seriously consider the offer.

Disgusted, but not surprised
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#167254: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:30:31 AM

[up][up]Do it!

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
CaptainCapsase from Orbiting Sagittarius A* Since: Jan, 2015
#167255: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:31:15 AM

[up][up][up] The worst part is, if Trump successfully burns bridges with the EU by doing this and peels off some flakier member states like Greece and Hungary, it might be too late to reverse course whenever he leaves office; we'll be stuck in an uneasy alliance with Russia, and you with China.

edited 18th Jan '17 9:32:40 AM by CaptainCapsase

3of4 Just a harmless giant from a foreign land. from Five Seconds in the Future. Since: Jan, 2010 Relationship Status: GAR for Archer
Just a harmless giant from a foreign land.
#167256: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:36:17 AM

See, I doubt Greece is stupid enough to trust Trump.

Hungary....different matter.

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DeMarquis (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#167257: Jan 18th 2017 at 9:38:59 AM

I don't think Putin has some master grand plan- he's a tactician, not a strategist, and always has been, all the way back to his KGB days. Granted, he's a master tactician, but I seriously doubt he has some grand vision for Greater Russia or anything like that. He wants what he has always wanted- respect for Russia and leverage on the international stage. People who were previously depending on the US to back them against Russian influence must be seriously questioning themselves now. Turkey being the major case in point.

I'm done trying to sound smart. "Clear" is the new smart.
NoName999 Since: May, 2011
#167258: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:25:25 AM

Former President HW Bush and his wife are in the hospital.

Krieger22 Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018 from Malaysia Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: I'm in love with my car
Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018
#167259: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:25:53 AM

[up]Wait, his wife as well?

I have disagreed with her a lot, but comparing her to republicans and propagandists of dictatorships is really low. - An idiot
math792d Since: Jun, 2011 Relationship Status: Drift compatible
#167260: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:28:11 AM

[up][up] Best excuse to skip the inauguration ever.

Still not embarrassing enough to stan billionaires or tech companies.
RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#167262: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:37:03 AM

[up]Well, they're pushing ninety, aren't they? At least they aren't pushing daisies!

OK, OK, that was in poor taste. Let me rephrase: fuck the Bush dynasty.

edited 18th Jan '17 10:38:21 AM by TheHandle

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Krieger22 Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018 from Malaysia Since: Mar, 2014 Relationship Status: I'm in love with my car
Causing freakouts over sourcing since 2018
#167263: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:50:44 AM

[up]Eh, Senior wasn't that bad.

Enter the Trump-O-Meter, a Politifact tracker of 102 Trump campaign promises.

I have disagreed with her a lot, but comparing her to republicans and propagandists of dictatorships is really low. - An idiot
speedyboris Since: Feb, 2010
#167264: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:51:18 AM

Looks to be pneumonia-related. Sounds like Barbara is being admitted as a precaution.

Getting pneumonia over 90 isn't good.

edited 18th Jan '17 10:52:09 AM by speedyboris

M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#167265: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:52:32 AM

[up] Pneumonia again!?

I still haven't forgotten that bullshit in September.

Disgusted, but not surprised
Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#167266: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:53:16 AM

Apparently he sent a letter to Trump wishing him luck, his excuse for not showing up was that his doctor said traveling would probably kill him...

Man, between Carter (cancer free currently, but you never know), and Bush (sick, and old) I think we have a presidential funeral coming up during Trump's tenure.

I wonder how that will go?

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#167267: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:53:35 AM

fuck the Bush dynasty

Not literally but yeah.

Continue writing our story of peace.
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#167268: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:54:25 AM

[up][up] I'm dreading whatever Trump will tweet that day.

I mean, more than I usually dread Trump's tweets.

Disgusted, but not surprised
TacticalFox88 from USA Since: Nov, 2010 Relationship Status: Dating the Doctor
#167269: Jan 18th 2017 at 10:55:56 AM

Trump wants to show off the US military in parades

Nope no giant red flags to see here!

New Survey coming this weekend!
M84 Oh, bother. from Our little blue planet Since: Jun, 2010 Relationship Status: Chocolate!
Oh, bother.
#167270: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:03:34 AM

Apparently, France has military parades too, and they're not heading into fascism...

Oh wait, Le Pen might be their next leader. Nevermind.

Disgusted, but not surprised
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#167271: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:06:01 AM

I wouldn't mind military parades and a bit of flag waving were it anyone but Trump or someone like him wanting to do it

Rationalinsanity from Halifax, Canada Since: Aug, 2010 Relationship Status: It's complicated
#167272: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:06:06 AM

Oh please, there is no way in hell Trump will be able to match Putin's Victory Day parades. So he won't even bother to avoid the loss.

Politics is the skilled use of blunt objects.
sgamer82 Since: Jan, 2001
#167273: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:06:44 AM

[up] Except that would be conceding he isn't best at something

RAlexa21th Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer from California (4 Score & 7 Years Ago) Relationship Status: I <3 love!
Zettai Ryouiki Enjoyer
#167274: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:07:29 AM

Lower taxes for the rich and extravagant spending.

Continue writing our story of peace.
TheHandle United Earth from Stockholm Since: Jan, 2012 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
United Earth
#167275: Jan 18th 2017 at 11:08:25 AM

Man, the dude sure promised a lot of amazing things. Like, whoa.

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