Van, agree with most of what you said, and learned the name of Curtis Yarvin, I shall do a research. However, JD is not a winner! I knew when he interjected, it was on behalf of Peter Thiel, because he has him on a leash. You enlightened me/us on the backstory. Zelenskyy was the winner, in my book! He went up against Putin and Trump. After alleging being “disrespectful,” Trump opined, “he can come back when he is ready for peace.” Trump’s greed is salivating for those minerals, giving Zelenskyy additional power, I think. It will be interesting to watch the future relationship of JD and Trump.
Happy to hear your take on what happened. I was hoping to hear from you today. Thank you for the insight. I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed grown men bully another in real time. It broke my heart. All I’m wishing is karma for t/jd. May we all be safe and sound in this upside down world. Peace. Love.
Your perspective is very helpful - to reduce the spectacle down to the level of individual human beings and what is motivating them. As I was listening to you share these insights I kept thinking "holy s***, where are the adults in this room full of self-serving white dudes" - with the exception of Zelenskyy.
Thanks Van. I value your perspective. I’ve been listening to all sorts of theories about winners, losers, motivations, planned vs unplanned chaos… Your assessment of what went down seems to me the clearest, most logical and likely. Thanks again b
I hadn’t thought of that. I had an emotional reaction- embarrassed, horrified, and then pissed off. I think you have a valid point. You have a much more calm take on it. It’s hard to think clearly while your head is exploding though. But, yeah- I think JD thinks pretty highly of himself and has been pushed aside by the monster billionaire.
That is a different take. Thank you . I agree with you that JD got quite high off of his and possibly trumps created useless crisis. It will be fleeting, like the cats and dogs.
My take is, when I watched that, it lit a fire. I believe people were proud of Zelenskyy and Ukraine. It was one of those moments that you actually saw these 3 men together and comparing them was inevitable. The free world saw a strong , capable , intelligent and caring man that believes in Democracy and loves his country. All one has to do is look at Zelenskyy's face and you know the passion he has for Ukraine a freedom from Putins grasp. And then I saw Humpty and Dumpty. I listened to them speak angrily and spit about, basically kneeling before the king humpty in his palace and kissing his ring and passionately saying oh thank you, ad nauseam. Then they proceed to talk about lying fluff. One of the sadder moments was when an insipid reporter asking why a commander and chief who is at war doesn't wear a suit in the oval office. Many many leaders that are at war wear this attire, but, Mr. Insipid Reporter, is another trump hand picked fool. With a total disregard of musks attire, everywhere, including , the oval office. I don't know why I expected more.
I was looking at Christiane Amanpour watching the, whatever that was, with her head in her hands, eyes wide. That's pretty much how I felt and probably looked like. But, today, he stood before the free world and got the respect he deserved. Sadly, the United States is no longer the leader of free nations. That symbol in strength belongs to Zelenskyy. But, there is you and a multitude of people getting the word out, he isn't stopping us. I have faith, we will become strong again.
Very unique perspective! I agree that JD Vance instigated that meltdown.
Van, agree with most of what you said, and learned the name of Curtis Yarvin, I shall do a research. However, JD is not a winner! I knew when he interjected, it was on behalf of Peter Thiel, because he has him on a leash. You enlightened me/us on the backstory. Zelenskyy was the winner, in my book! He went up against Putin and Trump. After alleging being “disrespectful,” Trump opined, “he can come back when he is ready for peace.” Trump’s greed is salivating for those minerals, giving Zelenskyy additional power, I think. It will be interesting to watch the future relationship of JD and Trump.
Happy to hear your take on what happened. I was hoping to hear from you today. Thank you for the insight. I don’t believe I’ve ever witnessed grown men bully another in real time. It broke my heart. All I’m wishing is karma for t/jd. May we all be safe and sound in this upside down world. Peace. Love.
"JD is the biggest winner out of this train wreck" Vance is one of our worst nightmares...
Security by the US was not guaranteed
I also agree JD instigated that whole situation
Very insightful, TY Van for your perspective. Never considered that. Appreciate you and your diligence always.
Excellent observation & analysis
Your perspective is very helpful - to reduce the spectacle down to the level of individual human beings and what is motivating them. As I was listening to you share these insights I kept thinking "holy s***, where are the adults in this room full of self-serving white dudes" - with the exception of Zelenskyy.
Thank you. It also sounded like he had practiced his interjection.. a lot!
interesting take. thanks.
Interesting. Probably right. Poor JD, he had to get back in somehow.
Thanks Van. I value your perspective. I’ve been listening to all sorts of theories about winners, losers, motivations, planned vs unplanned chaos… Your assessment of what went down seems to me the clearest, most logical and likely. Thanks again b
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Also tempted...don't agree with this interpretation.
I hadn’t thought of that. I had an emotional reaction- embarrassed, horrified, and then pissed off. I think you have a valid point. You have a much more calm take on it. It’s hard to think clearly while your head is exploding though. But, yeah- I think JD thinks pretty highly of himself and has been pushed aside by the monster billionaire.
That is a different take. Thank you . I agree with you that JD got quite high off of his and possibly trumps created useless crisis. It will be fleeting, like the cats and dogs.
My take is, when I watched that, it lit a fire. I believe people were proud of Zelenskyy and Ukraine. It was one of those moments that you actually saw these 3 men together and comparing them was inevitable. The free world saw a strong , capable , intelligent and caring man that believes in Democracy and loves his country. All one has to do is look at Zelenskyy's face and you know the passion he has for Ukraine a freedom from Putins grasp. And then I saw Humpty and Dumpty. I listened to them speak angrily and spit about, basically kneeling before the king humpty in his palace and kissing his ring and passionately saying oh thank you, ad nauseam. Then they proceed to talk about lying fluff. One of the sadder moments was when an insipid reporter asking why a commander and chief who is at war doesn't wear a suit in the oval office. Many many leaders that are at war wear this attire, but, Mr. Insipid Reporter, is another trump hand picked fool. With a total disregard of musks attire, everywhere, including , the oval office. I don't know why I expected more.
I was looking at Christiane Amanpour watching the, whatever that was, with her head in her hands, eyes wide. That's pretty much how I felt and probably looked like. But, today, he stood before the free world and got the respect he deserved. Sadly, the United States is no longer the leader of free nations. That symbol in strength belongs to Zelenskyy. But, there is you and a multitude of people getting the word out, he isn't stopping us. I have faith, we will become strong again.