DGS49
Diamond Member
Russia threatens Ukraine after alleged attack on Putin's residence
President Donald Trump has been unusually optimistic about the peace process following a weekend summit with his Ukrainian counterpart.
A week or so ago, stories started popping up on YouTube about Ukraine's massive assault on Putin's "palace." It was said to have much more of a psychological impact than a military one, because Putin's Russian "aura" is largely made up of the perception that he is so powerful as to be invincible. But the fact of the attack was kinda-like established.
Now we have the bizarre situation of the Russians denying that it has actually happened, while at the same time promising retaliation for...what never happened.
I think a basic fact about WAR has been lost to Our Beloved President in his quest for an end to the carnage. It is this: The purpose of war is to inflict so much pain on your enemy that he feels forced to settle on your terms.
Trump is so transactional in his thought process that he hopes to make a "deal" that Putin will find acceptable, without allowing Kiev to inflict the necessary pain in Putin's ass. Give him the ******* Tomahawks! Tell Putin that you are giving Zelinsky the Tomahawks, and that you are placing no constraints on how or where they can be used!
Despite all the rhetoric and happy talk of the past few months, there is no indication whatsoever that Putin has given up on any of his objectives. This does not reflect well on President Trump.