5 reasons the Trump and Vance bullying of Zelentsky made me angry
1. Arrogance Towards Zelensky
Trump and Vance treated Zelensky with blatant condescension, refusing to acknowledge his courageous leadership or the gravity of Ukraine’s struggle. Their smug, patronising words show no understanding of diplomacy or basic manners. Things started badly with Trump mocking Zelentsky's clothing when he arrived.
2. Ignorance of the Situation in Ukraine
Their total lack of understanding was evident as they dismissed Ukraine’s urgent pleas for support and downplayed the severity of the war, not just on Ukraine but the world.
When challenged, Vance explained that his superior knowledge to Zelentsky about Ukraine came from watching TV and reading news stories. Truth doesn't matter in the administration.
3. Deference to Russia
They openly echoed Kremlin-friendly narratives, pressuring Zelensky to consider terms that would benefit Putin rather than Ukraine.
Some US commentators have argued that the US is shaping up to being on the wrong side of World War Three.
4. Silence on the Evils of Putin
Trump and Vance refused to acknowledge or condemn Putin’s aggression, sidestepping any criticism of his actions while accusing Zelensky instead.
5. Intolerance of Anyone Else’s Opinions
They shut down opposing views, making it clear that only their perspective mattered, leaving no room for meaningful discussion.
America is a great nation with a proud history. This is a shameful episode.
Sterk lesing om samfunnet på Svalbard.
Men reagerer på at også her vert det satt = mellom å “verte lytte til” og at ein får det som ein vil.
Eg lytter til alle eg snakker med, men gir dei ikkje alltid rett av den grunn. Men eg får forståing av å lytte. https://t.co/pIvHclc6CY
Fourteen Hong Kong democrats have been found guilty and two have been cleared of taking part in a conspiracy to commit to commit subversion in a landmark national security trial over their roles in an unofficial primary election in July 2020.
In full: https://t.co/rS4pzgdPRj
Mange ser ut til å ha glemt dette helt sentrale spørsmålet: Hvordan tror man Hamas kan bekjempes om Israel blir tvunget til en våpenhvile?
For du er enig i at Hamas må bekjempes? https://t.co/vfPDS2oTdB
The #HK47 are accused of "conspiracy to subvert state power" for taking part in a pro-democracy primary in 2020 after the CCP's imposition of the national security law. Of the 16 who plead not guilty, one (Gordon Ng) was an organizer & the other 15 were candidates.
Tomorrow: Verdict in the largest political trial in #HongKong history, to be delivered over 2 days. The 16 of the #HK47 who plead not guilty will hear their fate. 4 of the 16 have been remanded >1,180 days; 2 others 950-970 days. The trial lasted 118 days from Feb to Dec 2023.
Disinformation is the deliberate use of strategic deceptions and media manipulation to advance political, military or commercial goals. Recent elections around the world have been plagued by disinformation campaigns, and Taiwan’s 2024 election is no exception.
This is a welcome intervention by the Foreign Secretary at the opening of Jimmy Lai's trial in Hong Kong.
My Labour colleagues and I have consistently called for Jimmy's release and will continue doing so.
https://t.co/kZdNTXQBmt
It’s touch and go whether I’m going to fulfill my 2023 new year resolutions. Just 15 days left to get fit, improve my diet and earn more money. It’s going to be tight but I’ll give it a go!
But first: a sausage roll.
Had a great chat with @mortenrovik this morning (my morning) for an upcoming podcast episode.
A little GTD, productivity, @ArkusInc and mixed in some future of AI in productivity (don’t be too afraid).
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