Biden’s wasteful international spending

Westy - your typical liberal clap trap. Trump is not fawning but stating the obvious. These dictators are smarter than that yokel that we now have in the WH. Trump believes that one catches more flies with honey than with vinegar. Or, keep your friends close but your enemies closer. We had no conflicts at all when Trump was in office. And where did you get the idea that he made millions of dollars from the Russians and China. Aren't you confused with the Biden Mafia? The only guns that were legally transported over the border were blessed by Obama, or have you forgotten that too?

Sorry, did you read, or did you comprehend? The President has ALL the power to close the border and restrict entry and the US BORDER was closed prior to Joe being sworn in. Section 212 (f) of the immigration and Naturalization Act provides all the power Joey needs. . The same way Joe reopened the border by executive action, he can close it.

Jan 20, 2021 Joe Biden Executive action " Stop Border Wall Construction

Bipartisan majorities in Congress refused in 2019 to fund President Trump’s plans for a massive wall along our southern border, even after he shut down the government over this issue. He then wastefully diverted billions of dollars to that construction. By proclamation, President-elect Biden will today declare an immediate termination of the national emergency declaration that was used as a pretext to justify some of the funding diversions for the wall. The proclamation directs an immediate pause in wall construction projects to allow a close review of the legality of the funding and contracting methods used, and to determine the best way to redirect funds that were diverted by the prior Administration to fund wall construction."

Ever heard of Operation Fast and Furious with Eric Holder of the FBI? - its the US government that is giving these guns to the cartels. And that's only what these clowns got caught for.

Terrence, I'm sure you've noticed how Jorg and Westy become crickets and fail to reply when they are proved wrong....but, but, but.... you weren't supposed to know the facts and tell Jorgy's & Westy's bobble heads.

Not So Common, I believe everyone has noticed, and not only with Jorg and Westy. IMO, here is Jorg’s usual progression… Jorg will toss out an easily rebutted fake news and lies LTE or comment (with an obligatory “orange man bad” rant). After resistance and being proved wrong, Jorg will resort to throwaway comments, mostly to hear himself talk, and/or toss in some faux outrage (see examples below with Dirk) and/or toss in what you had previously termed “self-adoration” pieces. I’m sure others can add to the list. I take pleasure in watching Jorg paint himself into a corner and then attempting to dance out of it. Lather, rinse, and repeat for the next time.

As for Westy, IMO, she’s the type who tosses out something of interest to her and expects everyone else to comply to her worldview, rightly or wrongly. Many of us would like to have fruitful discussions based upon truth and data instead of emotion (which is okay in some cases, but it is not indicative, or relevant to everyone or anyone else).

Just my takes but I welcome feedback. I also welcome any takes about me, although according to Jorg, I’m just about every negative adjective he can think of. As hard as I try, I’ll always pale in comparison to the “orange man” living rent-free in Jorg’s head.

BTW, thanks for some of your recent comments which have dropped more ka-knowledge on me and our dear readers. I appreciate them and have saved a number of responses, as I’ve done with other contributors (hat tips to them, also).

You're correct. Knowing Putin's hand is always close to his nuclear console is concerning.

Jorg - I have a great part of my family, in fact most of it, in the Netherlands. They are a bit worried about their unpreparedness but do not seem to lose sleep over it. They also know more about the political situation in Ukraine and that the international war industry and associated profiteers are pushing hard to keep this war going. Putin can be unpredictable but our leaders, including the US and most European, have been inconsistent in dealing with him over the past decade. So, Putin has taken advantage of that. He is a criminal but somehow we need to deal with it without overreacting and not continue to show our indecisiveness and apparent weakness. Now that bordering Finland and Sweden are NATO members, Putin feels even more threatened and may become more desperate with unintended consequences. If a major war broke out over there, we have nobody but ourselves to blame.

What an utterly despicable lack of respect for people in dire need and fear of their lives, and what a complete lack of understanding of what is going on “over there”. Ever thought about yourself in a similar situation? And who are you, having the nerve to make fun of a hero respected around the world, sacrificing everything to save his own country, while you kiss up to a draft dodging, selfish traitor like your sleezy, lying cult leader, bragging about being a p-grabber! What a moral example!

Jorg - your lack of comprehension is again notable. I never said anything disparaging about the Ukrainians and their plight. As a committed group thinker, you cannot accept the fact that the green t-shirt wearer has plunged his country into a needless war and has caused incalculable misery and has brushed off any compromise. You should direct your venom at him instead of me. But, what else do we expect from a guy who has probably most severe case of TDS.

Dirk: Don’t you even understand the meaning of your own words: “thousands of Ukrainian draft dodgers who call themselves refugees”, “that clown in a green t-shirt”? My goodness, how low into the Trump-sump can you sink?! Shame on you!

Jorg's later response shows his inability to face the facts that are out there. Just because the US media is totally biased and refuses to include corroborated European news sources, he sticks with what he is being fed. Jorg - even the German Press are reporting the number of draft dodgers and the ever increasing Ukrainian reluctance s to support Zelensky, because of widespread corruption and the ineptitude of their military leadership. He is more popular with the patronizing, elitist European and US leaders than with his own countrymen. Perhaps your German linguistic abilities are consistent with your inability to comprehend English prose.