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"There's never been a president as tough on Russia as I have been," Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
That might sound like hyperbole, but in this case, there's actually some basis for the president's boast.
"When you actually look at the substance of what this administration has done, not the rhetoric but the substance, this administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era," said Daniel Vajdich, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
Whatever tough policies the White House may have adopted toward Moscow also have to be weighed against Trump's rhetoric, which is consistently friendly to Putin.
In addition to the ever-increasing economic, political, and diplomatic sanctions against Russia, Trump began destruction of the anti-American Axis Russia-Syria-Iran-North Korea. All these countries are under U.S. sanctions, but Trump took aim for a complete split of this coalition and recently began the process of North Korea’s withdrawal from the Axis. Trump canceled Obama’s shameful deal with Iran. The growing U.S. oil and gas industry leads to a reduction in oil prices and slowly but surely stifles the primary sponsors of the Syrian regime – Russia and Iran.
originally posted by: Maluhia
a reply to: Lumenari
Interesting take on your thoughts in this piece.
In addition to the ever-increasing economic, political, and diplomatic sanctions against Russia, Trump began destruction of the anti-American Axis Russia-Syria-Iran-North Korea. All these countries are under U.S. sanctions, but Trump took aim for a complete split of this coalition and recently began the process of North Korea’s withdrawal from the Axis. Trump canceled Obama’s shameful deal with Iran. The growing U.S. oil and gas industry leads to a reduction in oil prices and slowly but surely stifles the primary sponsors of the Syrian regime – Russia and Iran.
Maybe he is the puppet master who really does want to change things. Makes sense and explains why the swamp is so unhinged.
originally posted by: DanDanDat
"There's never been a president as tough on Russia as I have been," Trump told reporters on Wednesday.
We all know the President exaggerates a lot .... I mean a lot.
So is he right or is he exaggerating again on this one?
According to NPR news and their guest Daniel Vajdich this particular time Trump is telling the truth.
That might sound like hyperbole, but in this case, there's actually some basis for the president's boast.
"When you actually look at the substance of what this administration has done, not the rhetoric but the substance, this administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era," said Daniel Vajdich, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.
But there is a bit of a caveat NPR is quick to tell us.
Whatever tough policies the White House may have adopted toward Moscow also have to be weighed against Trump's rhetoric, which is consistently friendly to Putin.
I was always thought that actions speak louder than words; but apparently when it comes to diplomacy actions and words have a more equal status.
So there you have it; Trump has been tough(est) on Russia; yet is friendly with Vladimir Putin....
Kinda makes you wonder why Putin is friendly with Trump in return? Especially if Trump's administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era...
Maybe we all have this backwards. Maybe its Trump who's the puppet master not Putin.
www.npr.org...
originally posted by: loam
a reply to: DanDanDat
NPR's analysis is stupid then.
If your actions indicate you mean business, expressly signalling you are open to more favorable relations is a good thing between nuclear power adversaries. The left used to believe that. But because Trump is in office, they of course don't anymore.
originally posted by: mkultra11
originally posted by: Maluhia
a reply to: Lumenari
Interesting take on your thoughts in this piece.
In addition to the ever-increasing economic, political, and diplomatic sanctions against Russia, Trump began destruction of the anti-American Axis Russia-Syria-Iran-North Korea. All these countries are under U.S. sanctions, but Trump took aim for a complete split of this coalition and recently began the process of North Korea’s withdrawal from the Axis. Trump canceled Obama’s shameful deal with Iran. The growing U.S. oil and gas industry leads to a reduction in oil prices and slowly but surely stifles the primary sponsors of the Syrian regime – Russia and Iran.
Maybe he is the puppet master who really does want to change things. Makes sense and explains why the swamp is so unhinged.
The swamp is just one level, he's also disrupting the new world order and protect America from losing its sovereignty from globalist.
originally posted by: Southern Guardian
a reply to: DanDanDat
Trump is a coward when it comes to Russia.
He didn't have the balls to acknowledge the guy hacked and interfered with the election process in 2016 then when he arrived at Washington, only decided to acknowledge then.
He's made every effort to block sanction efforts by congress, all which have failed as sanctions have gone ahead.
He's done nadda about Crimea, aside from indicating it's made up mostly of Russians. Gee, looks like he'll be conceding that.
Has said little to nothing about the Ukrainian issue.
The question isn't whether he is a coward, the question is why?
originally posted by: Southern Guardian
a reply to: DanDanDat
Trump is a coward when it comes to Russia.
He didn't have the balls to acknowledge the guy hacked and interfered with the election process in 2016 then when he arrived at Washington, only decided to acknowledge then.
He's made every effort to block sanction efforts by congress, all which have failed as sanctions have gone ahead.
He's done nadda about Crimea, aside from indicating it's made up mostly of Russians. Gee, looks like he'll be conceding that.
Has said little to nothing about the Ukrainian issue.
The question isn't whether he is a coward, the question is why? Do they have the goods on him or is her just terrible at this statesman stuff?
originally posted by: loam
a reply to: DanDanDat
NPR's analysis is stupid then.
If your actions indicate you mean business, expressly signalling you are open to more favorable relations is a good thing between nuclear power adversaries. The left used to believe that. But because Trump is in office, they of course don't anymore.
originally posted by: Southern Guardian
a reply to: DanDanDat
Trump is a coward when it comes to Russia.
He didn't have the balls to acknowledge the guy hacked and interfered with the election process in 2016 then when he arrived at Washington, only decided to acknowledge then.
He's made every effort to block sanction efforts by congress, all which have failed as sanctions have gone ahead.
He's done nadda about Crimea, aside from indicating it's made up mostly of Russians. Gee, looks like he'll be conceding that.
Has said little to nothing about the Ukrainian issue.
The question isn't whether he is a coward, the question is why? Do they have the goods on him or is her just terrible at this statesman stuff?
The president also agreed to send lethal weapons to Ukraine — a step that Obama resisted.
originally posted by: MiddleInsite
a reply to: DanDanDat
All I would like is Trump to speak of Russia the same way, say, he speaks of Canada or Germany. Then I'm good.
And Putin IS NOT OUR FRIEND. Just because he seems friendly, does not make him a good person or someone who has our best interest at heart.
Stop kissing Russia's butt.
Diplomacy doesn't mean you have to bow to the guy and shower him with praise. Putin is a thug and murderer. Period.
When you actually look at the substance of what this administration has done, not the rhetoric but the substance, this administration has been much tougher on Russia than any in the post-Cold War era," said Daniel Vajdich, senior fellow at the Atlantic Council.