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gabeana

(3,166 posts)
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 12:45 PM Mar 2018

Trump only removed Russians spies

if Germany, France and other NATO allies would do the same

Swan adds: “British Prime Minister Theresa May asked for Trump’s support in expelling the Russian diplomats, but he was only willing to do so if other NATO allies — like France and Germany — would act together, a senior administration source told me.”

https://www.rawstory.com/2018/03/trump-refused-go-alone-russia-punishment-imposed-sanctions-france-germany-joined/

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poboy2

(2,078 posts)
2. dupe comment- So it wasn't out of unified front to confront aggression, but the OPPOSITE-
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 12:47 PM
Mar 2018

So it wasn't out of unified front to confront aggression, but the OPPOSITE-

Behind the scenes: British Prime Minister Theresa May asked for Trump's support in expelling the Russian diplomats, but he was only willing to do so if other NATO allies — like France and Germany — would act together, a senior administration source told me.


It was that he was too chickenshit to do something to upset his master. He wanted 'cover' so he couldn't be blamed, because he is WEAK and compromised.

Leghorn21

(13,523 posts)
5. Yeah, this news is kinda wrecking my day here, but I surely do agree that LOSER45 was/is
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 12:52 PM
Mar 2018

entirely too chickenshit to bust this move alone, 2......wanh...oh well.........

 

blake2012

(1,294 posts)
3. he'll probably Tweet some "there are good people on both sides" bullshit about Russians
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 12:48 PM
Mar 2018

he's like a dude on all 4's with a leather spiked collar led by chain Putin is holding (and jerking from time to time).

We have an actual blackmailed, compromised shit pile as our president.

dameatball

(7,395 posts)
4. I have always wondered about this "expelling diplomats" thing. Both sides do it.
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 12:50 PM
Mar 2018

So, if we know they are spies, why are they still here anyway? If they are not U. S. citizens we don't owe them a trial as far as I know. I'm sure my view is too simplistic, but if we can just expel 60 in one swoop, how hard would it be to get rid of a few at a time?

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
6. How do they know if you are a Russian spy?
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 01:00 PM
Mar 2018

And I can't see t-rump nor Bolton ousting any Russians, but, maybe Kelly and Mattis (which I hear both are on their way out). Honestly, either way, with this effed up administration, the Republican party, and their leader, we are screwed.

Vote them out!

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
7. Most operatives are under light cover and are known to both dides
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 01:04 PM
Mar 2018

Work at a language institute but spend a lot of time at the embassy.

Only the see undercover are unknown

Orsino

(37,428 posts)
8. They check Flynn's pockets for receipts.
Mon Mar 26, 2018, 01:31 PM
Mar 2018

Thank you, Comrades. I will be being here all the week!

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