For Those Who Might Be Wondering Why We Might Be In Ukraine

[dmallord]

Using the word felon to describe Trump is such a childish ploy, it makes you look even more petty than you already are.

Oh, did I hurt your feelings?

I get it now—we’re not supposed to call Trump a felon because it makes your idol worship awkward. Sorry, I didn’t realize facts offended your sense of decorum. Next time, I’ll run the court records through your feelings filter.

But just to be clear: a jury convicted him. That’s not name-calling—that’s legal reality. He’s not a martyr, he’s a criminal. If he wore an orange jumpsuit instead of a red tie, maybe you’d finally see the difference.

You toss around words like “petty,” yet you turn a blind eye to a man who lies compulsively, cheats on his wives, ogles teenagers, pays hush money to porn stars, defames victims, and trashes democracy when it doesn’t serve him. But sure—I’m the problem because I used a word that makes your fantasy bubble wobble.

Your moral compass must be magnetic—wildly spinning toward power and ego, no matter how deep the rot. If Trump were caught torching a nursing home, I imagine you’d be here explaining how the fire was rigged by the deep state and the old folks had it coming.

So spare me the pearl-clutching. You’re not defending truth or principle. You’re just polishing a turd and calling it a gold medal.

 

[dmallord]

A pound of BS and equal parts MSNBC fan fiction and Twitter-level hysteria. So let’s get this straight: Trump, who armed Ukraine with lethal aid after Obama sent blankets, is somehow the villain, while Biden, who delayed artillery, rationed air defenses, and slow-walked long-range missiles until battlefield momentum slipped, is the hero? But keep cheering for a “tipping point” while Russia sweeps the Eastern front, global fatigue grows, and your sacred narrative becomes more convoluted than coherent.

Aww, how adorable—someone read a think piece, strung together some contrarian buzzwords, and now thinks they’ve cracked geopolitics wide open. Let’s untangle your outrage cosplay.

Yes, Trump sent lethal aid—after Congress forced his hand and only once Obama was out. He also froze that aid to extort a political favor. That’s not “arming an ally,” that’s abusing power. But hey, if weaponizing foreign aid for personal gain gets a gold star in your book, maybe check the spine on that “principled leadership” manual you skipped.

And Biden? He didn’t move as fast as everyone wanted—but he helped engineer the largest, most coordinated NATO effort in decades, without dragging us into direct war. That’s not “slow-walking,” that’s strategic escalation. Russia’s offensive is stalling, its losses are mounting, and Ukraine is still standing—not because of magic, but because U.S. and allied support made it possible.

But sure—wave the “Russia is winning” flag while pretending Ukraine’s resilience is MSNBC fanfic. Some of us live in a world where battlefield gains, economic pressure, and global alliances actually mean something. Others just throw tantrums because their felon-in-chief got caught playing footsie with autocrats and couldn’t finish the con.

So go ahead, sneer from the sidelines. The rest of us will keep rooting for the side that didn’t trade national security for a smear campaign and a hotel deal.

 

[Lazaran]

Aww, how adorable—someone read a think piece, strung together some contrarian buzzwords, and now thinks they’ve cracked geopolitics wide open. Let’s untangle your outrage cosplay.

Yes, Trump sent lethal aid—after Congress forced his hand and only once Obama was out. He also froze that aid to extort a political favor. That’s not “arming an ally,” that’s abusing power. But hey, if weaponizing foreign aid for personal gain gets a gold star in your book, maybe check the spine on that “principled leadership” manual you skipped.

And Biden? He didn’t move as fast as everyone wanted—but he helped engineer the largest, most coordinated NATO effort in decades, without dragging us into direct war. That’s not “slow-walking,” that’s strategic escalation. Russia’s offensive is stalling, its losses are mounting, and Ukraine is still standing—not because of magic, but because U.S. and allied support made it possible.

But sure—wave the “Russia is winning” flag while pretending Ukraine’s resilience is MSNBC fanfic. Some of us live in a world where battlefield gains, economic pressure, and global alliances actually mean something. Others just throw tantrums because their felon-in-chief got caught playing footsie with autocrats and couldn’t finish the con.

So go ahead, sneer from the sidelines. The rest of us will keep rooting for the side that didn’t trade national security for a smear campaign and a hotel deal.

Well said.





I would only add: when President Obama was in office the corruption & political situation in Ukraine was still unresolved, so providing lethal aid at that time would have been totally irresponsible. Things changed fairly dramatically in Ukraine on the corruption and political fronts in the interim between when President Obama sent non-lethal aid and when DonOld came into office and was eventually forced to send military aid to Ukraine & to sanction Russia.

 

[dmallord]

So, because you're ignorant of its importance, let me school you on some facts. Zaporizhia is militarily important because:

It’s the keystone of the land bridge to Crimea.

It hosts vital transport routes for Russian logistics.

It serves as a gateway for any potential Ukrainian southern offensive.

It carries symbolic weight in both military and political terms

All of which demonstrates why even small villages become battlegrounds, not because of their size, but because of their strategic position within larger operational goals, cutting supply lines, threatening Crimea, and testing the effectiveness of NATO-standard weapons and tactics.

Just to clarify a common mix-up: there are two different places with nearly identical names that are often confused in reporting.

1. Zaporizhzhia (city) – This is a major industrial city with hundreds of thousands of residents. It remains under Ukrainian control and is often mentioned due to its strategic position in the south.
2. Zaporizhzhya (village) – A tiny settlement with around 200 people, located closer to the front lines in Donetsk Oblast. This is the location that was recently captured by Russian forces—not the large city.

As for the idea of a "gateway to Crimea," that term more accurately applies to:

• Melitopol – A critical rail and highway hub in southern Zaporizhzhia Oblast. Often called the "gateway to Crimea" because most logistics routes from mainland Ukraine to Crimea pass through or near it.
• Kherson region, especially the Perekop Isthmus and Chonhar bridge crossings – These are the true land corridors into Crimea. Controlling these areas directly affects access and supply lines to the peninsula.

So yes, the idea of a strategic gateway to Crimea is valid—but it’s usually referring to Melitopol or the Kherson crossings, not the recently captured village named Zaporizhzhya.

"Hope this helps."

 

[icanhelp1]

Oh, did I hurt your feelings?

Not at all.

I get it now—we’re not supposed to call Trump a felon because it makes your idol worship awkward. Sorry, I didn’t realize facts offended your sense of decorum. Next time, I’ll run the court records through your feelings filter.

Facts don’t offend me. Actually I find it comical you feel the necessity to carry the torch, the TDS torch for your posse. I’m sorry Biden was such a failure for you but you need to move on. I guess striking out at Trump somehow fulfills a childish need.

But just to be clear: a jury convicted him. That’s not name-calling—that’s legal reality. He’s not a martyr, he’s a criminal. If he wore an orange jumpsuit instead of a red tie, maybe you’d finally see the difference.

When the conviction is overturned will you have the maturity to apologize?

You toss around words like “petty,” yet you turn a blind eye to a man who lies compulsively, cheats on his wives, ogles teenagers, pays hush money to porn stars, defames victims, and trashes democracy when it doesn’t serve him. But sure—I’m the problem because I used a word that makes your fantasy bubble wobble.

What I saw was an evil Democratic Party, an actual threat to democracy, starting with Obama and followed up by Hillary Clinton, Allen Green, Maxine Waters and others formulate a plan for a soft coup. Calling for impeachment even before Trump’s inauguration had taken place exposed the rot deep inside the Democratic Party. Calling for impeachment before his first official act as president is stunning. Not giving a person a chance is petty. You’re petty.

Your moral compass must be magnetic—wildly spinning toward power and ego, no matter how deep the rot. If Trump were caught torching a nursing home, I imagine you’d be here explaining how the fire was rigged by the deep state and the old folks had it coming.

And yet all the moral accusations you direct towards Trump can be leveled at the Kennedy’s and Bill Clinton, but that’s OK after all they’re you boys. Both JFK and Billy boy cheated on their wives while in office, can’t get much lower than that. Take your spinning moral compass and stick it in your ass you fucking hypocrite.

So spare me the pearl-clutching. You’re not defending truth or principle. You’re just polishing a turd and calling it a gold medal.

Much like you did for the Camelot crew and the southern boy from Arkansas. Hillary Clinton was a miscreant right from the time she passed her bar exam. I guess your moral high ground is knee deep in shit. Trump, as a real estate mogul, sowed his wild oats when he was younger but has evolved into a decent family man. At least he doesn’t cheat on his wife while in officice.

 

[dmallord]

Not at all.

Facts don’t offend me. Actually I find it comical you feel the necessity to carry the torch, the TDS torch for your posse. I’m sorry Biden was such a failure for you but you need to move on. I guess striking out at Trump somehow fulfills a childish need.

If facts didn’t offend you, you wouldn’t be defending someone convicted on multiple counts. That’s not a torch; that’s a mirror. As for Biden, you’re projecting—I’ve made no grand defense of him. What’s clear is that your devotion to Trump blinds you to his repeated violations of public trust. The only childish behavior here is pretending criminal accountability is some partisan witch hunt.

When the conviction is overturned will you have the maturity to apologize?

If the conviction is overturned, I’d acknowledge it—because unlike you, I don’t idolize politicians. But let’s be clear: an overturned conviction doesn't rewrite the facts of the case or erase the misconduct. Justice is a process, not a magic wand. It doesn’t always get things right, but I don’t ignore its outcomes when they’re inconvenient, as you seem to do now.

What I saw was an evil Democratic Party, an actual threat to democracy, starting with Obama and followed up by Hillary Clinton, Allen Green, Maxine Waters and others formulate a plan for a soft coup. Calling for impeachment even before Trump’s inauguration had taken place exposed the rot deep inside the Democratic Party. Calling for impeachment before his first official act as president is stunning. Not giving a person a chance is petty. You’re petty.

You’re rewriting history. Criticism of Trump began early because of his own conduct—during the campaign and transition. No one is required to “give a chance” to someone who openly promised to undermine institutions, mock opponents, and upend norms. Wanting accountability isn’t a coup—it’s the opposite. Petty? What’s petty is pretending outrage is a substitute for logic.

And yet all the moral accusations you direct towards Trump can be leveled at the Kennedy’s and Bill Clinton, but that’s OK after all they’re you boys. Both JFK and Billy boy cheated on their wives while in office, can’t get much lower than that. Take your spinning moral compass and stick it in your ass you fucking hypocrite.

That’s not an argument—that’s deflection laced with profanity. If others misbehaved, that doesn’t excuse Trump. If you’re demanding moral consistency, apply it. Ethically, legally, and politically, Trump's actions stand independently. Whataboutism won’t redeem him, and vulgarity doesn’t make your point stronger; it just makes it weaker. For you, vile words are a distinct tell. It tells everyone the truth of the matter scored points.

Much like you did for the Camelot crew and the southern boy from Arkansas. Hillary Clinton was a miscreant right from the time she passed her bar exam. I guess your moral high ground is knee deep in shit. Trump, as a real estate mogul, sowed his wild oats when he was younger but has evolved into a decent family man. At least he doesn’t cheat on his wife while in officice.

Again, you lean on vague smears and a selective moral standard. “Sowing wild oats” is your soft-pedaled phrase for conduct you’d condemn in anyone else. Trump’s personal conduct is well documented. Whether he's "decent" or not isn’t up to his press team or wishful thinking—it’s up to the record. As for fidelity, we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. But what we do know is that he paid off a porn star to hide an affair. That wasn’t decades ago—it was during his campaign. If that’s your model of decency, your moral compass may need recalibration.

 

[icanhelp1]

If facts didn’t offend you, you wouldn’t be defending someone convicted on multiple counts. That’s not a torch; that’s a mirror. As for Biden, you’re projecting—I’ve made no grand defense of him. What’s clear is that your devotion to Trump blinds you to his repeated violations of public trust. The only childish behavior here is pretending criminal accountability is some partisan witch hunt.

I payed close attention to the court proceedings. I also payed strict attention to highly regarded legal professionals. Other than left wing nutbags the consensus was pretty much unanimous. The Grand Jury proceedings were flawed, it left out exculpatory evidence. The indictment was as thin as an indictment could be, The trial should never have taken place. Merchan was conflicted and had his thumb on the scales. Reversible errors and due process violations were numerous. Take your TDS laden victory laps but be prepared to eat crow.

If the conviction is overturned, I’d acknowledge it—because unlike you, I don’t idolize politicians. But let’s be clear: an overturned conviction doesn't rewrite the facts of the case or erase the misconduct. Justice is a process, not a magic wand. It doesn’t always get things right, but I don’t ignore its outcomes when they’re inconvenient, as you seem to do now.

Already setting up alibis. God you're a hypocrite! It was a hit job conjured up to take Trump out of the running. You democrats profess from your almighty soapbox that your party is the party that defends democracy, that is total bullshit. Your party's mantra is win at all cost, legally or illegally, constitutional or unconstitutional, just win baby win

You’re rewriting history. Criticism of Trump began early because of his own conduct—during the campaign and transition. No one is required to “give a chance” to someone who openly promised to undermine institutions, mock opponents, and upend norms. Wanting accountability isn’t a coup—it’s the opposite. Petty? What’s petty is pretending outrage is a substitute for logic.

No one said Trump's perfect but before you get on your party's soap box clean up your own backyard. Biden should never have won the election. The media failed, they lie to us, the FBI lied by omission hiding the laptop. There's only one reason Biden granted pardons to his family and his inner circle, most know the truth.

That’s not an argument—that’s deflection laced with profanity. If others misbehaved, that doesn’t excuse Trump. If you’re demanding moral consistency, apply it. Ethically, legally, and politically, Trump's actions stand independently. Whataboutism won’t redeem him, and vulgarity doesn’t make your point stronger; it just makes it weaker. For you, vile words are a distinct tell. It tells everyone the truth of the matter scored points.

Vile?? It's not deflection it's pointing out the hypocrisy of your party. Democrats are a party of deception, double standards and back then tyranny by majority.

Again, you lean on vague smears and a selective moral standard. “Sowing wild oats” is your soft-pedaled phrase for conduct you’d condemn in anyone else. Trump’s personal conduct is well documented. Whether he's "decent" or not isn’t up to his press team or wishful thinking—it’s up to the record. As for fidelity, we don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. But what we do know is that he paid off a porn star to hide an affair. That wasn’t decades ago—it was during his campaign. If that’s your model of decency, your moral compass may need recalibration.

Let's me put it to you this way, I trust Trump's judgement over Biden's. We don't even know if Biden was really running the country and your party was hell bent on hiding his cognitive decline for the sake of maintaining power. Your party put our country in grave danger, but your OK with that.
You write great narratives unfortunately it's all bullshit. As far as the democrat side of congress, they've voted against every republican agenda.

 

[Rightguide]

Lol....word for word

But like all of your delusions, you can't quote it or link it.

 

[ll74]

But like all of your delusions, you can't quote it or link it.

Lol.....do you watch rt.com daily or do you just search YouTube for Putin videos to masturbate to?

 

[HisArpy]

Lol.....do you watch rt.com daily or do you just search YouTube for Putin videos to masturbate to?

^fail.

 

[Rightguide]

Lol.....do you watch rt.com daily or do you just search YouTube for Putin videos to masturbate to?

Quote it, link it, or shut up.

 

[ll74]

^fail.

^projection

 

[ll74]

Quote it, link it, or shut up.

Of course

 

[Rightguide]

Of course

Of course, you can't.

 

[HisArpy]

^projection

It's a truth that you can't handle because it shakes the foundations of your entire world.

 

[ll74]

Of course, you can't.

I can.
You think you aren't believing Russian propaganda.

And every post you have proves it.

https://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-warning-new-war-ukriane-referendum-2088745

Listening to Putin speak any day of the week is a table of contents of what you post here.

 

[ll74]

It's a truth that you can't handle because it shakes the foundations of your entire world.

How exciting for you

 

[HisArpy]

I can.
You think you aren't believing Russian propaganda.

And every post you have proves it.

https://www.newsweek.com/vladimir-putin-warning-new-war-ukriane-referendum-2088745

Listening to Putin speak any day of the week is a table of contents of what you post here.

Teh projection is strong with this one.

 

[ll74]

Teh projection is strong with this one.

I don't listen to propaganda nor do I admire autocratic dictators.

 

[HisArpy]

How exciting for you

You're actually fairly boring. I get excitement out of a conversations that are meaningful and which trend toward interesting topics that spur deeper thought instead of wading through your highly superficial bullshit and intellect free drivel.

 

[ll74]

You're actually fairly boring. I get excitement out of a conversations that are meaningful and which trend toward interesting topics that spur deeper thought instead of wading through your highly superficial bullshit and intellect free drivel.

I'm not here for you, princess.

 

[HisArpy]

I'm not here for you, princess.

Almost everyone is well aware that you're here only for self flagellation. We're only objecting that you do it so well and so often and so publicly.

 

[ll74]

Almost everyone is well aware that you're here only for self flagellation.

How exciting

We're only objecting that you do it so well and so often and so publicly.

You're objecting? I didn't notice

 

[HisArpy]

How exciting


You're objecting? I didn't notice

Apparently I'm not being direct enough with my insults then.

Either that or you're too stupid to understand them.

 

[ll74]

Apparently I'm not being direct enough with my insults then.

Yah, work on that. It's really important.

Either that or you're too stupid to understand them.

You continue to think you're important enough that I should care.

I'm not here for you, princess.... Neither is anyone else.