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John's avatar

Russia and the United States have both disparately worked to strengthen the former NATO into a Eurozone power. This has benefited China greatly.

SJW's avatar

Charley… you’ve got the prize for that head of hair. Love it.

AMA's avatar

I notice in many discussions, including this one, handwringing over the young generations’ antipathy towards Israel. There is a brief mention of the “settlers” actions in the West Bank and maybe the destruction of Gaza, but a much longer discussion of anti Israel sentiment. How about a longer discussion of the West Bank and Netanyahu’s blind eye to horrific actions? How about the Israeli soldier who thought it was no big deal to have another soldier take a picture of him smashing a Jesus statue. So much criticism of Israel is considered antisemitism, and so apparently is electing a Pro Palestinian candidate in NJ 12. Lots of blind spots. Also Hasan Piker is not a major representative of the Democratic party. Sometimes Charlie acts like Piker is our spokesperson.

The Real Bunky's avatar

Auggie: "Hey! Whose idea was it to go all New Age here in the backyard?

Oh.

What?

Mosquito sticks?

Well, carry on, then. Imma take a nap..."

Markie's avatar

Maybe a small silver lining with Ukraine and Trump is it is forcing Europe to get its shit together about defending itself against Russia. If tbere were a joint EU defense force, it could be formidible enough to deter the Russkies

Jo Burns's avatar

Trump blatantly stated that he had ‘hopes’ that Pulte would find the voting cheaters and hold them accountable. He is not worried about foreign or adversary issues, he is looking for another election disrupt or!

Cathy R's avatar

Wow, what I wouldn't give to hear a journalist say this “Hey Donald, f— you. You mushroom-dicked, digital-rapist. Unlike Kaitlan, who is good at her job, you’re a disgrace to your office. An abject failure. So crooked, they’re going to have to screw you into the ground when they bury you. Quit taking out your micro-schwantz energy on women who are better at what they do than you are.”

But feel free to put it in your own words. These are just rough guidelines…..

Anna Kingry's avatar

And yet, there's no serious plan to impeach and remove the psychotic President, or to stand down the elements of the psychotic state. Honestly, the USA deserves whatever it gets. Pray for the younger generations who will be left with a crippled, insane country.

Dee A's avatar

I think Netanyahu’s role in what is occurring on the West Bank is more than a simple “wink and a nod.” He has bombed the ever loving shit out of the West Bank, which now looks worse than Berlin did at the end of WWII. Moreover, there isn’t one scintilla of evidence that he and his regime have done anything to limit or prevent the heinous actions Israel soldiers have been inflicting on innocent women and children or those individuals Israel has taken as prisoners. Additionally, the regime has imprisoned and abused many of the people who sought to provide humanitarian aid to those still living on the West Bank.

And while he mentioned the younger generation as being opposed to the ongoing genocide, many Americans as well as people in other nations vehemently condemn what is occurring. I am not sure he meant to infer this was a generational issue but if he was, there is ample evidence to the contrary.

I can’t speak for all the people who have spoken out against what Israel is doing, but for my part and those I have discussed this issue with none of whom are antisemitic in the least. In fact, many in the American Jewish population also condemn what is occurring.

Mary-Pat Cormier's avatar

The young are not the only generation that has lost patience with netanyahu.

Dan's avatar

Charlie Sykes runs the best podcast out there. I never miss it

Andrea Myklebust's avatar

Israel is a genocidal state and we should stop selling them bombs and bullets.

Rene R. Rinaldi's avatar

Thank you both for this great discussion.

DICK ISHAM's avatar

With another astute decision our president continues to move the country back to the 1950's. He is investing our taxpayers money in coal production! The man and the MAGA party are totally out of touch. This will end up increasing medical costs because it has been proven coal and its byproducts are not good for the environment. But when you don't believe such things and hate "windmills" and solar I guess that's our presidents short sited solution.

Laurie Creasy's avatar

Excellent program. thank you.

Laurie Creasy's avatar

Trump's arch reminds me of Speer's plan for an enormous arch in Berlin for Hitler. So where is it? I'm hoping the same thing happens to this monstrosity .