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Iran-Russia Defense Pact Rejection:

Iran previously declined a formal defense pact with Russia for religious and strategic reasons—they didn’t want to be obligated to support a war they didn’t endorse.

Instead, the January 17 agreement allows for loose military cooperation, including potential Russian air defense support for Iran.

 

Putin Throwing Bulls**t at Trump? /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Larry Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKVW-Fg8eKg

 

Iran is realizing it needs better air defenses more than flashy weapons like 5th-gen aircraft, especially given Russia’s success with missile intercepts using systems like the S-500.

Trump’s Flip-Flop on Ukraine Aid:

Trump reversed a Pentagon-backed pause on Ukraine aid, despite the U.S. citing dwindling missile stockpiles as justification.

This inconsistency weakens Trump’s credibility with allies and adversaries—particularly Russia, which may now see him as erratic and unreliable.

U.S. Military Production Shortfalls:

The U.S. is struggling to produce enough Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles and refurbish tanks in a timely fashion (e.g., 2 years for an M1 Abrams).

Compared to Russia's steady production (e.g., 1 new T-90 tank per month), the U.S. lacks the industrial depth to sustain a long war.

Strategic and Economic Vulnerabilities:

Modern warfare exposes how quickly U.S. stockpiles can be depleted, particularly with high-consumption items like artillery shells and interceptors.

Rising costs and diminishing effectiveness of U.S. missile systems during the recent Iran conflict suggest a dangerous lack of sustainability.

Critique of U.S. Foreign Policy and Projection:

The U.S. is accused of military projection and hypocrisy, especially in its stance toward China and Taiwan—despite having recognized Taiwan as part of China in 1972.

China, in contrast, has not invaded another country since 1979, while the U.S. has conducted numerous military interventions, making it the most aggressive actor globally.

Decline at Home:

The speaker warns that while the U.S. fixates on external threats, domestic issues—like urban decay and poverty—are worsening, symbolized by scenes of filth and neglect in major U.S. cities.

Conclusion:
The conversation paints a bleak picture of U.S. strategic coherence, highlighting a pattern of overreach abroad and collapse at home. It underscores the dangers of inconsistent leadership, unsustainable military commitments, and ignoring domestic decline while pursuing global dominance.

 

MAKE A DEAL PRONTO BEFORE THE SHIT HITS THE FAN:

NO NATO IN "UKRAINE" (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT)

THE DONBASS REPUBLICS ARE NOW BACK IN THE RUSSIAN FOLD — AS THEY USED TO BE PRIOR 1922. THE RUSSIANS WON'T ABANDON THESE AGAIN.

THESE WILL ALSO INCLUDE ODESSA, KHERSON AND KHARKIV.....

CRIMEA IS RUSSIAN — AS IT USED TO BE PRIOR 1954

TRANSNISTRIA WILL BE PART OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

A MEMORANDUM OF NON-AGGRESSION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE USA.

 

EASY.

 

THE WEST KNOWS IT.

 

YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

seriously....

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that resolving the Ukraine conflict has proven to be more difficult than he expected. He also said he didn’t think his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, is serious about ending the hostilities. 

Since taking office in January, the Republican has repeatedly vowed to put an end to the conflict between Moscow and Kiev in short order. However, Trump has gradually conceded that the endeavor could take longer than his originally touted “24 hours.”

Speaking to the press on Tuesday, the US president said he was “not happy with Putin,” while claiming, “he’s killing a lot of people,” both Russian and Ukrainian troops. Trump asserted that up to 7,000 people are being killed in the conflict every week at this point.  

When asked by a reporter whether he planned to “act on that feeling,” Trump replied, “I wouldn’t be telling you,” adding that he wanted his next move to remain “a little surprise” for the time being.

The US president cited America’s recent attack on Iran’s nuclear facility as an example of his strategy based on unpredictability.

“It’s turned out to be tougher,” Trump acknowledged, referring to his attempts to settle the Ukraine conflict, adding that Washington has given Kiev the “best [military] equipment ever made.”

“It’s turned out to be tougher,” Trump acknowledged, referring to his attempts to settle the Ukraine conflict, adding that Washington has given Kiev the “best [military] equipment ever made.”

According to the US president, Russia would have defeated Ukraine in “three [to] four days,” if not for American weapons deliveries. However, he went on to note that the US probably gave Ukraine more weapons than it should have under former President Joe Biden, surpassing even Europe.

“We’re in there for 300 billion dollars,” Trump said, adding that he wants US arms manufacturers to speed up their production processes.

“We get a lot of bulls**t thrown at us by Putin, if you wanna know the truth,” the US president claimed, stating that the Russian leader “is very nice all the time, but it turns out to be meaningless.”

When asked about a sanctions bill put forward by Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, which calls for more punitive measures against Moscow, Trump said that he was “looking at it.”

“It’s an optional bill,” Trump stressed, noting that the final decision as to whether to impose new sanctions lies solely with him.

Last week, the Pentagon announced a halt to weapons deliveries to Ukraine, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reportedly making the decision single-handedly as part of a “capability review.”

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov welcomed the freeze, suggesting that it could bring the end of the conflict closer.

However, on Monday, Trump appeared to go back on the military aid suspension, explaining that Ukraine was “getting hit very hard now” by Russian strikes.

Russia has repeatedly condemned Western arms shipments to Ukraine, arguing that they only serve to prolong the bloodshed without changing its course and increase the risk of broader escalation.

https://www.rt.com/news/621206-trump-ukraine-difficult-tackle/

 

MAKE A DEAL PRONTO BEFORE THE SHIT HITS THE FAN:

NO NATO IN "UKRAINE" (WHAT'S LEFT OF IT)

THE DONBASS REPUBLICS ARE NOW BACK IN THE RUSSIAN FOLD — AS THEY USED TO BE PRIOR 1922. THE RUSSIANS WON'T ABANDON THESE AGAIN.

THESE WILL ALSO INCLUDE ODESSA, KHERSON AND KHARKIV.....

CRIMEA IS RUSSIAN — AS IT USED TO BE PRIOR 1954

TRANSNISTRIA WILL BE PART OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.

A MEMORANDUM OF NON-AGGRESSION BETWEEN RUSSIA AND THE USA.

 

EASY.

 

THE WEST KNOWS IT.

 

READ FROM TOP.

 

YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

a just cause....

On this episode of J-Speak, host Rick Sanchez interviews Col. Douglas Macgregor about a number of international topics, including the U.S.' strategy against Iran, which eerily mimics the tactics used by NATO against Russia in the 1990s and present day. Col. Macgregor also touches on the Ukraine War and recent comments by NATO's General Secretary about prolonging the conflict.

U.S. Adopts NATO's Russia Strategy Against Iran: Col. Douglas Macgregor

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlD11-KMjeE

 

READ FROM TOP.

 

YOURDEMOCRACY.NET RECORDS HISTORY AS IT SHOULD BE — NOT AS THE WESTERN MEDIA WRONGLY REPORTS IT.

 

         Gus Leonisky

         POLITICAL CARTOONIST SINCE 1951.

 

TRUMP IS GOING TO MAKE A BAD DEAL WITH PUTIN.... BY SENDING MORE WEAPONS TO YUCKRAINE....