Putin's miscalculation of NATO: 'He was listening to Trump'

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Pulitzer Prize-winning historian explains

"The Russian president has long sought to weaken NATO, but his unilateral invasion of his democratic neighbor has rallied the organization that had been battered by the twice-impeached former U.S. president -- and historian Anne Applebaum said Trump's attacks had given Putin a false sense of confidence.

"Yes, I think Putin was listening to Trump's denunciations of NATO and he imagined NATO was permanently divided and wouldn't be able to unite again," Applebaum told CNN."

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-ukraine-2656888726/

 
"Yes, I think Putin was listening to Trump's denunciations of NATO and he imagined NATO was permanently divided and wouldn't be able to unite again," Applebaum told CNN."
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This sounds very plausible.
 
In a way, conservatives may be right that Putin wouldn't have invaded if Trump was President - at least for awhile.

He would have given Trump a chance to do the work for him. It's undeniable that regarding NATO, they were allies & in full agreement w/ each other.
 
Trumpet said:
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian explains

"The Russian president has long sought to weaken NATO, but his unilateral invasion of his democratic neighbor has rallied the organization that had been battered by the twice-impeached former U.S. president -- and historian Anne Applebaum said Trump's attacks had given Putin a false sense of confidence.

"Yes, I think Putin was listening to Trump's denunciations of NATO and he imagined NATO was permanently divided and wouldn't be able to unite again," Applebaum told CNN."

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-ukraine-2656888726/

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He miscalculated everything, including the ability of his generals to foresee the quality of Ukrainian resistance against the Russian military and the damage he was therefore being impelled to inflict on hapless cities while the world took notice. He's in a bind with no good way out.
 
ThatOwlWoman said:
Remember the meetings where #TRE45ON wouldn't allow anyone but the translators, and would not release transcripts of the discussions?
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I have to admit, that didn't bug me in theory.

My cousin's husband was a Russian language interpreter for the Canadian government. He interpreted a private meeting between Gorbachev and Prime Minister Mulroney. Sometimes, world statemen want to discuss things privately, and the interpreter is ethically and professionally sworn to secrecy.

The problem is, Trump is not a statesman like Mulroney or Chretien were. Trump is a moron who should never be trusted to have private meetings with Putin or any other leader of an adversary nation.
 
Cypress said:
I have to admit, that didn't bug me in theory.

My cousin's husband was a Russian language interpreter for the Canadian government. He interpreted a private meeting between Gorbachev and Prime Minister Mulroney. Sometimes, world statemen want to discuss things privately, and the interpreter is ethically and professionally sworn to secrecy.

The problem is, Trump is not a statesman like Mulroney or Chretien were. Trump is a moron who should never be trusted to have private meetings with Putin or any other leader of an adversary nation.
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And worst of all -- #TRE45ON doesn't have an ethical cell in his orange bloated body.
 
Trumpet said:
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian explains

"The Russian president has long sought to weaken NATO, but his unilateral invasion of his democratic neighbor has rallied the organization that had been battered by the twice-impeached former U.S. president -- and historian Anne Applebaum said Trump's attacks had given Putin a false sense of confidence.

"Yes, I think Putin was listening to Trump's denunciations of NATO and he imagined NATO was permanently divided and wouldn't be able to unite again," Applebaum told CNN."

https://www.rawstory.com/trump-putin-ukraine-2656888726/

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That and a dollar will get you almost nothing.
 

'Trump is having an impact': NATO head credits president's tough talk for $100B boost



President Donald Trump "is committed to NATO" and deserves credit in obtaining $100 billion more in defense spending for the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said Sunday.

"President Trump has been very clear: He is committed to NATO. He stated that clearly just a few days ago and also at the NATO summit in July," Stoltenberg said on "Fox News Sunday."

Stoltenberg's comment stands in contrast to Democrats who fear Trump wants to pull out of NATO, and some who have expressed concern he could be undermining the military alliance because it benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A New York Times report earlier this month said Trump repeatedly told aides he wanted to pull out of the alliance. In response to the report, Democrats pushed for legislation requiring congressional approval of any move to leave NATO.

Trump has also been criticized for his aggressive approach in insisting America's "delinquent" allies pay a greater share toward the collective defense agreement. At the summit in July, he demanded the other members "immediately" increase their contributions.

Stoltenberg said the tough approach paid off.

"We agreed to do more to step up – and now we see the results. By the end of next year, NATO allies will add $100 billion extra toward defense," he said. "So we see some real money and some real results. And we see that the clear message from President Donald Trump is having an impact."


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/01/27/nato-chief-credits-trump/2695799002/




THEY JUST KEEP TRYING THE SAME DEBUNKED LIES ,OVER and OVER AGAIN....


LIKE BOXING WITH BABIES....



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ExpressLane said:
Skin color really bothers you doesn't it?
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Orange is unnatural. So is fake dyed hair combed over a bald head. So is a cheating, immoral jackass who pretends to be Christian. So is a pompous egotistical prick convincing you marks that he's doing whatever for YOU, for America.
 
Grokmaster said:

'Trump is having an impact': NATO head credits president's tough talk for $100B boost



President Donald Trump "is committed to NATO" and deserves credit in obtaining $100 billion more in defense spending for the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg, the secretary general of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, said Sunday.

"President Trump has been very clear: He is committed to NATO. He stated that clearly just a few days ago and also at the NATO summit in July," Stoltenberg said on "Fox News Sunday."

Stoltenberg's comment stands in contrast to Democrats who fear Trump wants to pull out of NATO, and some who have expressed concern he could be undermining the military alliance because it benefits Russian President Vladimir Putin.

A New York Times report earlier this month said Trump repeatedly told aides he wanted to pull out of the alliance. In response to the report, Democrats pushed for legislation requiring congressional approval of any move to leave NATO.

Trump has also been criticized for his aggressive approach in insisting America's "delinquent" allies pay a greater share toward the collective defense agreement. At the summit in July, he demanded the other members "immediately" increase their contributions.

Stoltenberg said the tough approach paid off.

"We agreed to do more to step up – and now we see the results. By the end of next year, NATO allies will add $100 billion extra toward defense," he said. "So we see some real money and some real results. And we see that the clear message from President Donald Trump is having an impact."


https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2019/01/27/nato-chief-credits-trump/2695799002/




THEY JUST KEEP TRYING THE SAME DEBUNKED LIES ,OVER and OVER AGAIN....


LIKE BOXING WITH BABIES....



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