Trump and Vance achieved one of two possible goals yesterday. Achieving nothing for themselves or world pace in the process.
The two must have believed they had Zelensky and the Ukraine by “the balls.” Otherwise they would not have proceeded as they did. To embarrass the President of another nation and then in effect throw him out of the White House.
Zelensky did what he is charged to do. Protect his country. Because Trump trusts Putin, no reason for Zelensky to do so. No reason why other national leaders would either. Putin a two faced liar. His promises totally unreliable. Only a Trump would buy his representations. Trump a person who wants other dictators as his friends and not tried and true American friends of more than 80 years.
Trump and Vance succeeded in embarrassing Zelensky. Making themselves look like asses in the process. I did think Zelensky handled his end of the confrontation poorly. He lost his cool. Who could blame him, however.
Another dictator, Turkey’s Erdogan, is apparently now going to take a shot at interceding to bring an effective peace between Ukraine and Russia.
Should he fail, the European nations will be required to step in and provide U.S. type assistance to Ukraine. They already are to some degree. More I suspect will be required. Like boots on the ground.
During this “negotiating” there is no guarantee of success. World War III could result. At some point a frustrated and upset Putin may use his nuclear weapons. Then all hell will break loose. Including U.S. involvement. The “ocean” no longer a valid protection argument. My fear, and it is one that should affect the thinking of all Americans, is that our young ones will be fighting in a major conflict and that civilians and cities will be killed and destroyed. Visualize Ukraine and Gaza as they stand today to understand.
I spoke with Robert a couple of days ago. I told him if things did not work out between Ukraine and Russia, he and Ally could be in the military fighting for the U.S. He agreed such could occur.
Are American college students discussing this possibility?
Trump’s election was a mistake in every respect. Everything he has touched in the slim five weeks he has been President is turning into a disaster. Can we survive the 4 years it will take for his term to end?
Yesterday and today should be days of thought. Hope you are thinking and concerned. Under the circumstances, I cannot end my blog today with…..Enjoy your day!