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Christine's avatar

This is sickening that the Russians are getting away with the genocide of vulnerable people!!!! Horrible! Shame on Trump for cutting off major funding.

The Peaceful Solution-Plan B's avatar

The surest way to get Democrats elected in November?

Defer spending until after the election.

If the economy is suffering between now and November, Democrats will be ensured victory.

The real star of the American economy is consumer spending, which accounts for 68% of GDP

Stop spending now, except on essentials. Defer spending, as much as possible, especially on big ticket items, until after the election.

Shop, but don’t buy. Defer that gratification for a short while.

It’s important to stop spending now so there will be two quarters of bad economic news before the election.

“It’s the economy, stupid” as James Carville famously told Bill Clinton. It was then, and still is, in politics. The reelection of His Royal Heinous is largely attributed to the state of the economy, misrepresented as it was by HRH.

HRH will not destroy the economy on his own (TACO). He’s already retreating from his ill conceived war with Iran because of the damage it’s doing to the economy.

He will find a way to prop it up (like lower interest rates) because the economy is his key to keeping power.

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David's avatar

While your at it, get off of Facebook and never order anything frommAmazon, or delivered by them. We need to let billionaires know there's a downside to all their financial support and caving to Trump.

Candace Lucas's avatar

wish i could not have to order from amazon. i live in a shopping desert.

ajay ess's avatar

i think ebay is not owned by such an asshole as bezos... but you can never get away from some trump-ass-kissing-billionaire benefitting from everything we do (unless you grow your own food and make all your own products).... :) how many people are going to stop buying apple and dell products because of ass-kissing cook and dell? etc etc etc

WJB Motown's avatar

Ebay sells alot of used stuff with private sellers.

joannegucci's avatar

Absolutely, as said before - NO US & OUR NO 💰 = NO THEM (YOU) & THEIR INVENTORY! It’ an easy choice, be with our side & help, OR GO OUT OF BUSINESS & BROKE! You all, big business, NEED US MORE than we need you, we’ve already got enough of your crap!

WJB Motown's avatar

The first Blue "Tidal" Wave action...........wash Chuckles and AIPAC Shikir out to sea. This is a 911...house on fire.. New young progressive leaders that put Ameirica first and Israel down the list are the priority. Let the sharks take care of AIPAC doners and recipients.

Vincent Domeraski's avatar

We can elect more Democrats and get halfway solutions, but let’s not assume that the party isn’t promoting more pols who will enjoy the gravy train of American politics. We can’t rely on the public’s selection of candidates any more than that of the party.

Caroline Gensheimer's avatar

Vote BLUE to restore funding to Ukraine. I just hope the country lasts til the next US Congress.

Geraldine L Sheremeta's avatar

Israel did it and are still committing genocide in Gaza and now southern Lebanon, and the U.S are helping them both. Yes. Horrific. I believe we need more women leaders. This cruelty is not acceptable, but power and money win every time.

JA's avatar

Wait until Trump and Jared start their real estate adventure on the waterfront in Gaza! Along with all their eager money makers, such as Witkoff. Beautiful, profitable resort is underway - when they kick all the people of Gaza off and sell them on a relocation. Another ruthless plan to hurt others while piling up monies for themselves! Pros will profit?

Gregg Rowe's avatar

Maybe as the ground breaking and construction starts and some progress made....the Iranians lob some missiles to knock it down...when they start again...repeat....It will only be a pedo playground for the wealthiest scum fucks on Earth. Trump will be ant and worm food before it even is built.

Carol Gamm's avatar

Thank you for your reporting of this tragic situation. I wish more Americans could see this.

Theresa's avatar

If this ever happened in America, the Americans would never survive like they do in Ukraine.

Terry Tessensohn's avatar

I was thinking the same thing reading this……

Renée M's avatar

Share it to as many people as possible. Tell it to as many people as possible.

Left Behind's avatar

At first I should say thank you for your information, As an Afghan veteran, this story feels painfully familiar. When war turns cities into prisons and people are left without food, water, or medicine, it’s not strategy anymore it’s pure human suffering. No civilian should be forced to choose between starvation and death on mined roads.

Penny Thibeaux's avatar

We must help Ukraine

Somehow we have got to help these souls

Next it can be us.

Terry Tessensohn's avatar

Next, it will be us. I agree, we need to help Ukraine.

Linda Heath's avatar

I agree, but don't look to the Republicans. Several educated x-friends have told me they would rather have Russia take over America than a democrat. Sick people in this world. If anyone knows what we, as ordinary people, can do to help, please post.

WJB Motown's avatar

Fake Christian Nationalist Orange cult members.......not much hope.....they believe Trump was sent by God to earth........the mission these "rapture prepars' are on.....stick with your friends......do not waste time

WJB Motown's avatar

Russians are now helping to kill Americans!!! Trump must face a military court tribunal. He needs to be charged with treason. The military has their way of taking care of enemies of the state. Long term incarceration is not an option.

Joni Bosch's avatar

Our future under Trump. After all, Putin is his role model. None of us matter.

Donna Jennis's avatar

My heart aches... no way to get aide to these people and Russia is just cold blooded murderers, even towards their own people. I pray that America doesn't fall to this atrocity. May help and peace find its way to Ukraine, really to everywhere.

Kim Thomas's avatar

And this is what our president supports, backed up by a silent congress and no more than about 30% of the people. Totally unimaginable and dystopia.

Kimberlyanne's avatar

This is what we mean that “elections have consequences” 1/3 of our country's electorate chose NOT to vote in November 2024! About 30% of our country voted for this pedo criminal! If we make it through this, there must be Nuremberg trials for ALL of the horrific crimes! The idea that we stopped helping Ukraine makes me sick. This is NOT what the majority of Americans want. There are ways to help Ukraine with the citizen lead organizations from America. Ken may have a list. Professor Timothy Snyder is part of an organization that bought vehicles for Ukraine. World central kitchen provides food. Another provides daily essential needs. Phil Ittner is an American war journalist who has been in Ukraine since the start if the war. He joined a group to provide heaters & generators for the winter due to power losses. Until we get out from under this US regime, we can help Ukraine in some ways.

Slava Ukraini 🇺🇦 🌻

ajay ess's avatar

totally agree with you....but do you really see the corporate/establishment/AIPAC dems under schumer and jeffries doing anything about a nuremberg trials....are they going to get useless 'bipartisan' joe biden and 'slow-walking' merrick garland to lead the investigation????

ajay ess's avatar

the axis of evil (trump-putin-netanyahu) have zero compassion for humanity. eliminating those 3 will make a very big difference to the world - then we can start on all the other state and non-state terrorists....

Jamie Casey's avatar

Three war criminals are getting rich off the wars they started and like Putin DJT treats our military the same as Putin treats his unpaid and with no real leadership Putin thinks the more the military suffers the more brutal they become. Putin is a monster who if not for the war tRump started would be a lot worse off than he is now Ukraine would be tearing Putin's military apart if tRump had not cut off intelligence to the Ukrainian military and the horrifying things happening to the ppl in Oleshki are the result of Putin's unrealistic fantasies to dominate and just like Netanyahu both genocidal maniacs are dog walking dementia ridden tRump into the complete destruction of the United States. The Human race can not continue to let mentally unstable old men annihilate the world for the soul purpose of avoiding prosecution.

Phil De Luca's avatar

Do you think that the leaders in IRAN are watching the cabinet meeting today? If so there ain't going be any peace soon. To listen to Trump we are living in an alternative universe. Iran wants it so so badly. 'they can't fight but great negotiators" OK, Trump wants 15 points to peace. IRAN turned it down and offered just 5 points. With #1 being: total reparations to rebuild all the shit Trump caused. Then they'll talk. But the cabinet meeting is a circus. With each member praising him to the sky. He is the second coming of the christ said one member. But I think I know why. 1) he gave the all $115 FLorsheim shoes that do not fit and they must wear or be on outs with DJT. 2) he gave them all the inside tip on MOnday 15 minutes before he made the false announcement that a cease fire was imminent. In 15 minutes a group? bought enough futures that made $105 million after he spoke. If shared with cabinet that's about $7 million each, so of course they will keep praising him. And remember, insider trading is totally LEGAL by President and cabinet. As much as they want. So that's the answer. Otherwise it is a joke and if IRAN is listening then too bad for Trump. Now they know he is demented.

Tina's avatar

Trump is a Putin comrade. He just lifted sanctions on Russian oil-this actually gives Russia money to double-down on their illegal invasion of Ukraine.

Metaljoe69's avatar

Absolutely. I cannot BELIEVE that so many people in the US don’t see this, and that the last couple years, they’ve just decided to not give a crap about the fact that Putin is a war criminal (as well as Orange Julius)… it is MIND BLOWING to me. Of course, so many comments on the internet are bots in russia, I have to remind myself…

Tina's avatar

I feel your pain💙

Sylvia Arrowood's avatar

My heart is breaking for these people. I do not understand hate.

Ida N. Zecco's avatar

Heartbreaking. I am ashamed that our government is allowing these good people to die. We have cut off aid. What is the matter with the GOP? How do they sleep at night?

Marge Wheeler's avatar

Thank you fir covering this horror so we see and hear what inhumanity violence and cruelty does from this type of violent state rule.

Cheryl's avatar

I'm so sad for these people! This sounds like what DJT is doing to Cuba! Is this not a war crime? Is there punishment for these inhumane actions?

sherri's avatar

I never believed “Doctor Zhivago” would actually become real life-ever! Thank you for your research and reporting.

Bucky Nine's avatar

Putin cannot depart this earth quick enough to erase his disgusting actions and behavior. I hope for strenght to the Russian people to eliminate the position they are in.