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Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:45 am to doubleb
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So you can’t tell us about JB, but you can tell us about ISW
ISW is run by the filth who helped lie us into Afghanistan and Iraq and who tried to lie us into Syria and Iran and Ukraine.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 9:50 am to cypher
Lol that was our CIA
Posted on 2/27/25 at 10:30 am to SirWinston
Posted on 2/27/25 at 11:07 am to cypher
quote:Macron just got back from meeting with Trump. It went well, with a very interesting joint press conference afterwards. But successful or not, Macron certainly made note of Trump's current mental condition. His erratic behavior and childish moves to shock everyone over the last couple of weeks have raised questions that only a face to face meeting can confirm. So it could well be that Macron went back to France and told his negotiators to continue pressing for a deal with the Ukrainians as the US deal may not last out the week.
France is in talks with Kyiv over access to Ukraine’s mineral resources but has stressed that, UNLIKE the US, it is not seeking them in exchange for its aid in Ukraine’s fight against Russia.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 11:18 am to Coeur du Tigre
Zelensky's meeting with Trump in Washington tomorrow is critical.
Three issues to watch:
a.) How does Trump treat Zelensky. Is formal (adult) protocol followed, or do we get the spoiled child tomorrow making Zelensky wait outside for an hour, have the meeting interrupted multiple times or cut short.
b.) What does Trump tell Zelensky? We know Zelensky has agreed to the mineral rights deal, but he will want iron clad guarantees of continued weapons deliveries from the US. Will Trump respond positively and make these guarantees? Or will he start talking in circles and avoiding the topic? - The most important and critical topic in the world right now.
c.) What will be said in the resulting press conference(s)? Will Trump contradict Zelensky or - after Zelensky flies home - deny anything that Zelensky states to the press after the meeting? Will Team Trump all step up to promote a common narrative that it's all Zelensky's fault and "he's not a legitimate leader anyway"?
With Trump's recent erratic behavior and substantial evidence that he's Putin's puppet, the meeting tomorrow will either put the lie to these allegations or prove them to be true. We arrive at the Rubicon tomorrow.
Three issues to watch:
a.) How does Trump treat Zelensky. Is formal (adult) protocol followed, or do we get the spoiled child tomorrow making Zelensky wait outside for an hour, have the meeting interrupted multiple times or cut short.
b.) What does Trump tell Zelensky? We know Zelensky has agreed to the mineral rights deal, but he will want iron clad guarantees of continued weapons deliveries from the US. Will Trump respond positively and make these guarantees? Or will he start talking in circles and avoiding the topic? - The most important and critical topic in the world right now.
c.) What will be said in the resulting press conference(s)? Will Trump contradict Zelensky or - after Zelensky flies home - deny anything that Zelensky states to the press after the meeting? Will Team Trump all step up to promote a common narrative that it's all Zelensky's fault and "he's not a legitimate leader anyway"?
With Trump's recent erratic behavior and substantial evidence that he's Putin's puppet, the meeting tomorrow will either put the lie to these allegations or prove them to be true. We arrive at the Rubicon tomorrow.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 11:23 am to Coeur du Tigre
More than 100 tons of gold have disappeared from Putin’s “piggy bank” — the Russian National Welfare Fund — The Moscow Times.
"...the ministries stated that the gold could have been converted into rubles." Not sold, but "converted into rubles".
We discussed before that we should watch Putin's gold reserves, that sales here would mean they have arrived at the bottom of the barrel. Welcome to the bottom.
The Moscow Times
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Last year, gold reserves in the NWF decreased by 171.2 tons, although only 58.9 tons were officially announced for sale.
The Russian Ministry of Finance did not explain where the other 100 tons of precious metal went. At the beginning of 2025, the Fund had 187.7 tons of gold left (at the beginning of last year — 358.9 tons). Over the year, the “gold reserve” decreased by 171.2 tons (48%).
Journalists learned that gold disappeared from the NWF almost every month during 2024. For example, in March, the fund lost 23.2 tons, in May — 4.7 tons, in October — 8.5 tons. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance officially reported only one transaction — the sale of 58.9 tons of gold in December to cover the budget deficit.
In response to journalists’ requests, the ministries stated that the gold could have been converted into rubles and used to support Russian companies and strategic sectors of the economy.
"...the ministries stated that the gold could have been converted into rubles." Not sold, but "converted into rubles".
We discussed before that we should watch Putin's gold reserves, that sales here would mean they have arrived at the bottom of the barrel. Welcome to the bottom.
The Moscow Times
Posted on 2/27/25 at 11:25 am to Coeur du Tigre
quote:On the eve of Zelensky's arrival, this is good news. Fingers crossed but powder dry.
Trump EXTENDS Russia sanctions for another year over Ukraine invasion — White House It did not specify which measures remain in place.
LINK
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:01 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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Trump EXTENDS Russia sanctions for another year over Ukraine invasion — White House It did not specify which measures remain in place.
This makes perfect economic sense for commercial reasons for the US companies building LNG liquefaction/export terminals on the Gulf Coast. Also, for US oil drilling and production. Exports to Europe instead of Asia of oil is dominant now.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:18 pm to CitizenK
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Trump EXTENDS Russia sanctions for another year over Ukraine invasion — White House It did not specify which measures remain in place.
This makes perfect economic sense for commercial reasons for the US companies building LNG liquefaction/export terminals on the Gulf Coast. Also, for US oil drilling and production. Exports to Europe instead of Asia of oil is dominant now.
Having announced a 25% tariff on all EU imports today, who knows what it means? Other than a retaliatory trade war. I know the US oil and gas industry and especially the US armament manufacturors are pulling their hair out right now. But they may take solace in realizing that after Trump's insanity over the last two weeks, no one in Europe will be buying anything from us anyway.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:46 pm to Coeur du Tigre
Europe has much higher tariffs on US products than 25%, some are much higher depending on nation. All of those biodiesel plants using soy oil built 15-20 years ago went bankrupt because their target market was Europe which put a $1 per gallon tariff on imports from the US A client designed, fabricated and built 28 of them. A lot of product manufacturing equipment made in the USA cannot be sold in Europe at all because the only designs approved are patented by German companies for "Climate Change" and the tits on a boar hog part does zero to help or hurt.
In trade, Europe has been sticking the green weenie to the US for decades.
As late as 20 years ago, driving a Big American Car (Crown Victoria) was a sign of being wealthy in France more than driving the largest Mercedes per internationally known artist Julian Opie. Though he is a Londoner, he has an estate in the Loire Valley. He also loved to drive his Big American Tractor, and could well afford the duties paid for the car and the tractor.
In trade, Europe has been sticking the green weenie to the US for decades.
As late as 20 years ago, driving a Big American Car (Crown Victoria) was a sign of being wealthy in France more than driving the largest Mercedes per internationally known artist Julian Opie. Though he is a Londoner, he has an estate in the Loire Valley. He also loved to drive his Big American Tractor, and could well afford the duties paid for the car and the tractor.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 12:47 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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It went well
You constantly lie in your post. The meeting did not go well according to Politico
Macron’s Visit to Trump on Ukraine Deemed a “Waste of Time” – Politico
French President Emmanuel Macron’s trip to meet Donald Trump and discuss Ukraine turned out to be a “waste of time,” Politico reports, citing diplomatic sources. Macron failed to secure security guarantees from the US for European troops in Ukraine or ensure Europe’s involvement in negotiations.
According to EU officials, Macron “did not receive concrete assurances” from Trump.
“There remains strategic ambiguity on this issue,” said one European diplomat.
Europe is hoping for US support in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine, including intelligence, air defense, and military transport, but so far, these expectations have not been met.
The idea of appointing an EU special representative for negotiations was also discussed, but Trump “showed no interest” in such a format.
Today, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is visiting Trump on a similar mission."
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If tweet fails to load, click here. Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:28 pm to John Barron
Vol challenged me to do some research on JB so I did a quick google search at lunch regarding his recent post.
JB said:
I found these links;
And there are several other links like this one that cherry pick parts of the Politico’s column and put their spin on it.
Maybe someone can find where Politico stated that the visit was a waste of time, I couldn’t. Lunch is over help me out here if you can.
JB said:
I found these links;
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POLITICO LINK › article › emmanuel-macron-donald-trumpMacron gets platitudes but nothing concrete from Trump 2 days ago · Former British spin doctor Alastair Campbell wrote on X that Macron's performance was "very well played," maintaining a "balancing act" between "ego-stroking" and...
And there are several other links like this one that cherry pick parts of the Politico’s column and put their spin on it.
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news-pravda.com LINK › world › 2025/02/27Politico: the EU called Macron's trip to Washington a waste ... 19 hours ago · The source stressed that Macron's trip was a "waste of time." At the first meeting of his cabinet at the White House on February 26, Trump said that the United States...
Maybe someone can find where Politico stated that the visit was a waste of time, I couldn’t. Lunch is over help me out here if you can.
Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:37 pm to John Barron
Vlad the Wise
Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:39 pm to Coeur du Tigre
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or do we get the spoiled child tomorrow making Zelensky wait outside for an hour, have the meeting interrupted multiple times or cut short.
He only does this to puppets and tranny lovers like Zyyyyyyyy and Lil Mac
Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:41 pm to doubleb
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Vol challenged me to do some research on JB so I did a quick google search at lunch regarding his recent post.
Are you Retarded? It's on the politico pro headline in the tweet.
France’s Macron briefed about his visit to the White House: “This was a waste of time,” said a senior EU official.
LINK
This took me 30 seconds to find on Twitter. I suggest you stick to your fake ISW reports doubleb
You are clearly incompetent 
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And there are several other links like this one that cherry pick parts of the Politico’s column and put their spin on it.
Nothing was cherry picked, the quote is directly in the headline and also in the article itself. I suggest you stop lying, you are making a fool of yourself. Let's see how long it takes doubleb to respond to his false accusations. I bet he doesn't. That's how NAFO trolls operate. Tell lies then when proven wrong ignore the evidence
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:48 pm to John Barron
Posted on 2/27/25 at 1:59 pm to John Barron
DJT finna make FMM ambassador to Ukraine to deal with new incoming president Klitschko
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Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:01 pm to SirWinston
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He only does this to puppets
So, he likes to be the only puppet in the room?
Posted on 2/27/25 at 2:02 pm to John Barron
Trump should kick Starmer and Lammy to the curb. Impose massive tariffs/sanctions on them to bring down that awful government.
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