You may have missed the 2020 U.S. presidential election.
The American electorate eagerly replaced the failed casino operator and faded reality tv performer with an experienced statesman who knows how to lead a coalition of NATO and other advanced democratic nations.
"Works well with others" is an essential attribute.
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"WHAAAA! Why are they squeezing my wee hands? WHAAA!"
Back to the thread's topic - Will Xi Drop Putin Like a Steaming Poo Poo Platter? - that
could well be the case:
... The Russian invasion likely does not sit well with Beijing's leadership. If it knew beforehand, it now risks being perceived as an enabler of Russian aggression. On the contrary, if China's leadership was truly blindsided, that suggests a failure on the part of its intelligence and foreign policy ministries.
If true, such duplicity, along with the glare of international opprobrium, could force China's leadership to re-evaluate its relationship with Russia. The conclusion may be that it is too much of a political burden — especially since China's economy relies very little on Russia but is dependent on Western trade.In just a week since the fighting started, the geopolitical landscape has rapidly changed, a shift that leaves China on the losing end. Meanwhile, Russia's aggression has succeeded in galvanizing the U.S., the European Union and Japan — precisely the same coalition that Washington has sought to contain China.
Continuing to stand by the Kremlin — especially if the assault on Ukraine becomes increasingly brutal, as seems likely — could also lend fodder to Beijing's critics abroad.
I know, Volodymyr! You keep reminding me!
You didn't fold when vital military funding was withheld to
pressure you to contrive fake criminal charges against me!
Your were a righteous dude then, as well!
We'll punish the 'savvy genius'!"