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Rhiannon12866

(205,497 posts)
9. In these uncertain times, we can be grateful that they're both leading their countries at the same time
Mon May 22, 2023, 02:51 AM
May 2023

We remember very well how TFG reacted to providing Congressional approved aid for Ukraine. He was impeached for that attempted blackmail. And I have thought so many times how differently things in this country could have transpired if only he'd been removed after that - as he should have been.

Rhiannon12866

(205,497 posts)
5. And even more heartbreaking, besides the deaths, it's going to take a generation to rebuild
Mon May 22, 2023, 12:58 AM
May 2023

Not to mention the pollution of war which will also take a generation to clean up.

C Moon

(12,213 posts)
6. Oh my god, I LOVE THIS!!
Mon May 22, 2023, 01:16 AM
May 2023

Ukraine could not have elected a better person to the job, and the US could not have elected a better person.

Can you fucking imagine if tfg were in office during this?

Rhiannon12866

(205,497 posts)
7. We learned what TFG's attitude was towards Ukraine, he was impeached the first time
Mon May 22, 2023, 01:23 AM
May 2023

For attempting to blackmail them over desperately needed financial aid which had already been approved by Congress. "I would like you to do us a favor though..."

And I certainly agree that Presidents Biden and Zelenskyy are kindred spirits...

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