Democrat Nomination for President

[Alan Klein]

Say what???

Are you that fooled, into believing that's the only thing done? Europe has made deals with the USA and others as well.

However,
Daily Satellite Observations of Methane from Oil and Gas Production Regions in the United States
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-57678-4.pdf?origin=ppub, but that's yet another threat to the planet, courtesy of the dysfunctional USA government.

But then, some are not interested in the truth, are you?

Anyway, the Russian economy would tank (as long as Trump's plans to forget about the Crimea invasion do not materialize), and Putin might risk re-election into power or create social unrest. Putin first needs, as he is trying, to change the law's re-election terms and Trump is being helpful (WHY?).

You're trying to divert attention to the main question.  Why is Europe getting into bed with and relying on Russian gas and pipeline for your survival?   That's worse the the Turks buying Russian missiles.  Why is America spending all our money defending you against Russia when you apparently don;t seem so concerned?  We should pack up our troops and send them home.  You seem to have the Russians under control.  If Trump wins re-election, I think you'll see him pull out of Europe for these reasons just like he pulled out of JCPOA, Paris, and various trade agreements. It's not in our interest at what it costs us.  We need our money for health care.

[faberryman]

Meanwhile, back at home, Trump is defending his fake tan and dyed hair on Twitter:

"More Fake News. This was photoshopped, obviously, but the wind was strong and the hair looks good? Anything to demean!"

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-tan-orange-bronze-photo-20200208-aupdbo53mbgfvhicedqivlgaua-story.html

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

You're trying to divert attention to the main question.  Why is Europe getting into bed with and relying on Russian gas and pipeline for your survival?

Since the USA has proven to be an unreliable partner, Europe has started to reduce it's reliance on the USA, as a (former) partner.

That's worse the Turks buying Russian missiles

They are not Europeans, but the USA (or rather Trump, and his sheeple) apparently think they are. Europe does't ...

[kers]

...  We need our money for health care.

divert some money from Defense for real needs since you already have a 10x stronger army than anyone else...and enough nuclear warheads to kill the earth a few times.

[James Clark]

In the meantime, purges continue... in Germany 🤣

Germany AfD: Merkel fires minister over far right row https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51427957

Let me know when she fires his brother as well.

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

Let me know when she fires his brother as well.

Ouch ...

[JoeKitchen]

Meanwhile, back at home, Trump is defending his fake tan and dyed hair on Twitter:

"More Fake News. This was photoshopped, obviously, but the wind was strong and the hair looks good? Anything to demean!"

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-tan-orange-bronze-photo-20200208-aupdbo53mbgfvhicedqivlgaua-story.html

I will admit, there is nothing much to defend there.

However, I am sure we all, at a certain age, start to make excuses for our physical veneer.  For instance, my beard is half grey, but hey, I still have a full head of hair that is still the right color.  Although my wife tells me I have a few grey hairs in the back; I tell her she is delusional. 

[Alan Klein]

Since the USA has proven to be an unreliable partner, Europe has started to reduce it's reliance on the USA, as a (former) partner.

...

If that's how you feel, all the more reason the US should send our troops home.  We'll save defense money to spend on healthcare.

[Alan Klein]

In the meantime, purges continue... in Germany 🤣

Germany AfD: Merkel fires minister over far right row https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-51427957

Your mean Merkle acted like a Queen purging duly elected people?  Don't they have democracy over there? 

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

If that's how you feel, all the more reason the US should send our troops home.  We'll save defense money to spend on healthcare.

While ypu (should) know that ain't gonna happen. That's truely deplorable and sheeplish posturing.

[Alan Klein]

While ypu (should) know that ain't gonna happen. That's truely deplorable and sheeplish posturing.

What's deplorable is that so many European members of NATO don't pay their fair share as promised and expect American taxpayers to make up the difference.  Why should we spend our money defending you when you care little to defend yourself?  You realize this arrangement won;t last if Trump gets re-elected.  He's no one's fool.  He's complained a lot and you have started to increase spending.  But not by much.  He's just keeping quiet until after the election.  He'll drop the boom then.  He'll pull out a battalion or two to send a message.  Then everyone will wet their pants in panic and cough up some real money for European defense. 

[Craig Lamson]

Meanwhile, back at home, Trump is defending his fake tan and dyed hair on Twitter:

"More Fake News. This was photoshopped, obviously, but the wind was strong and the hair looks good? Anything to demean!"

https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/ny-trump-tan-orange-bronze-photo-20200208-aupdbo53mbgfvhicedqivlgaua-story.html

Looks like someone who wears a ballcap when outside in the sun while playing golf and such but then again what do I know?

[Craig Lamson]

What's deplorable is that so many European members of NATO don't pay their fair share as promised and expect American taxpayers to make up the difference.  Why should we spend our money defending you when you care little to defend yourself?  You realize this arrangement won;t last if Trump gets re-elected.  He's no one's fool.  He's complained a lot and you have started to increase spending.  But not by much.  He's just keeping quiet until after the election.  He'll drop the boom then.  He'll pull out a battalion or two to send a message.  Then everyone will wet their pants in panic and cough up some real money for European defense.

Trump on  Letterman in 1987,sound familiar?  He was the darling of the left back then. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYCPO2QDjxg

[Alan Klein]

Trump on  Letterman in 1987,sound familiar?  He was the darling of the left back then. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYCPO2QDjxg

Good video.  He talks about foreign countries unfairness starting after 10:10.  Really interesting.  He hasn't change much in his beliefs.  He's doing as president exactly how he felt back then 33 years ago.  Actually the whole interview shows how he feels about incompetent government and how it should be corrected which he's doing a pretty good job of it. 

[Bart_van_der_Wolf]

What's deplorable is that so many European members of NATO don't pay their fair share as promised and expect American taxpayers to make up the difference.

Where are you getting that idea?

 

Why should we spend our money defending you when you care little to defend yourself?

You are defending yourself. We have no illusions that you care about Europe as an advanced warning post (even if you should).

Europe's part of the NATO 'coalition' has agreed to increase it's level of military spending, up to 2% of GDP, and is on track. The USA has been sending mixed signals instead. Europe does challenge the rigid (old-style USA) framework since drones and cyber warfare have been developing.

Europe (i.e. The Netherlands) has penetrated Iranian nuclear sites (allowing the USA to plant a Stuxnet virus) and has penetrated Russian troll factories (hijacking their on-location webcams). Keep pissing off European partners, instead of joining forces, and we'll start focusing on merely our own interests.

[Alan Klein]

Where are you getting that idea?

 
You are defending yourself. We have no illusions that you care about Europe as an advanced warning post (even if you should).

Europe's part of the NATO 'coalition' has agreed to increase it's level of military spending, up to 2% of GDP, and is on track. The USA has been sending mixed signals instead. Europe does challenge the rigid (old-style USA) framework since drones and cyber warfare have been developing.

Europe (i.e. The Netherlands) has penetrated Iranian nuclear sites (allowing the USA to plant a Stuxnet virus) and has penetrated Russian troll factories (hijacking their on-location webcams). Keep pissing off European partners, instead of joining forces, and we'll start focusing on merely our own interests.

The Netherlands is NOT on track to meet its commitments.  It will only meet a 1.3% expenditure by 2024 while they promised 5 years ago to meet 2%.  No one is denying there is joint purpose in our common defense.  But you're not pulling your own weight. It's unfair to American taxpayers that we are doing part of your share.  Previous presidents are saps.  Trump's no one's fool.  No wonder you want him defeated in 2020. 
https://www.dutchnews.nl/news/2019/05/dutch-must-do-more-to-meet-nato-spending-targets-us-ambassador/

[Slobodan Blagojevic]

Let me know when she fires his brother as well.

I didn’t get the brother reference?

[LesPalenik]

I didn’t get the brother reference?

Her younger brother is Marcus Kasner, a scientist who used to work in IT in city of Darmstadt just south of Frankfurt. Coincidentally, Darmstadt TH University was my alma mater, that' s why I remember about him.  But he got around, studying and working also in other cities. AFAIK, he kept a low profile and was not active in the political life.

https://taz.de/!556150/

[James Clark]

I didn’t get the brother reference?

Vindman’s brother was also fired for no apparent reason.

[LesPalenik]

Vindman’s brother was also fired for no apparent reason.

We knew that, but we assumed you talked about Angela Merkel and her brother. Too bad, you didn't write it like that in your original reply to Slobodan's comment.