Kim Hoedeman Semones

love my family & friends, believer in the power of love and kindness

[Konstantin Kisin @KonstantinKisin]

Other lies about Ukraine:

No, Zelensky hasn't banned "opposition parties". He has banned certain opposition parties because they are openly pro-Russian. Britain banned the British Union of Fascists during WW2 in exactly the same way. America went further and rounded up Japanese Americans and threw them into internment camps.

No, Zelensky hasn't suspended "independent media". He has suspended pro-Russian media. Even Orwell, arguably the greatest defender of free speech of the 20th century, acknowledged the need for state restrictions on media during war. The idea that in WW2 we would allow pro-enemy propaganda on our airwaves is absurd.

There are many legitimate criticisms to be made of the way this war came about, the way both the Ukrainian and Western leadership have behaved and the failure to end this war when it became clear that Ukraine had done its best and lost.

But the spectacle of people sitting in warmth, comfort and plenty lying and misrepresenting a country and a people who are courageously fighting to defend their land against a bully is sickening and people who engage in this should be deeply ashamed.

They won't, of course, because to most of them the war in Ukraine isn't a real thing. It's just a topic for online click farming. The only silver lining is we're really finding out who's who.

[Scott Kelly @StationCDRKelly]

I was the Commander of the @ISS when Andy, @Astro_Andreas flew his first space mission. He is one of the most competent, trustworthy, and honest people I’ve ever met. This rhetoric is beyond the pale but, sadly, not surprising. He does not deserve this kind of disrespect.

[New York Post @nypost]

Today's cover: Mr. President: Putin is THE dictator and 9 other Ukraine-Russia war truths we ignore at our peril https://t.co/x4XMTe9l2g

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

I had a productive meeting with @SPE_Kellogg—a good discussion, many important details. I am grateful to the United States for all the assistance and bipartisan support for Ukraine and the Ukrainian people.

It’s important for us—and for the entire free world—that American strength is felt. We had a detailed conversation about the battlefield situation, how to return our prisoners of war, and effective security guarantees.

From the very first second of this war, Ukraine has sought peace. We must and can ensure that peace is strong and lasting—so that Russia can never return with war. Ukraine is ready for a strong, effective investment and security agreement with the President of the United States. We have proposed the fastest and most constructive way to achieve results. Our team is ready to work 24/7.

Success unites us all. Strong Ukraine-U.S. relations benefit the entire world.

I thank General Kellogg for the joint work to achieve important results.

[Gen. Keith Kellogg @SPE_Kellogg]

Today I addressed @NATO North Atlantic Council. I emphasized U.S. expectations for future European deterrence and defense + our partnership with European gov'ts on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. We thank @SecGenNATO Rutte for advancing more robust Europe-led security initiatives

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

We pray for him 🙏🏼
Pope has restful night, has breakfast in armchair. https://t.co/6yAjkjLmhm

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

@F__Timmermans Yes - I am sad too. Who could have imagined Putin could take the USA from WITHIN? It is a master plan of Putin. Not sure what America gets? Bad reputation, new enemies and a decimated government?

[Tom Nichols @RadioFreeTom]

I never thought I would see the leader of the American nation siding with the Kremlin in a war of aggression.

[James Surowiecki @JamesSurowiecki]

This might literally be the first time in US history that an American president has criticized an ally for not surrendering to an invading army. Disgraceful.

[Sen. Bernie Sanders @SenSanders]

Winston Churchill was right: "Democracy is the worst form of government except for all those other forms that have been tried.”

Too many Americans have fought and died defending democracy. We must stand with our European allies against the authoritarianism of Putin and Trump.

[Gummi @gummibear737]

I was obviously very wrong about Trump and Ukraine

I feel incredibly stupid for getting this wrong

There’s no excuse for the things he said at this press conference

He was callous and superficial…honestly, I can’t spin this into anything positive

[Andrew Prokop @awprokop]

Trump Gaza takeover proposal: 22% support, 62% oppose

Should we trust Putin? 9% support, 81% oppose

Trump EO declaring only two genders: 57% support, 38% oppose

DEI policies: 53% support, 38% oppose

[Rt. Hon Ben Wallace @BenWallace70]

Here are some genuine fake news that the Whitehouse now spouts: 1. We have given over double what Europe has to Ukraine. ❌ In fact Europe has given more. 1/3

[Rep. Don Bacon 🇺🇸✈️🏍️⭐️🎖️ @RepDonBacon]

Putin started this war. Putin committed war crimes. Putin is the dictator who murdered his opponents. The EU nations have contributed more to Ukraine. Zelensky polls over 50%. Ukraine wants to be part of the West, Putin hates the West. I don’t accept George Orwell’s doublethink.

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

@elonmusk @paulg Call Putin. Tell him to withdraw from Ukraine. And once completed - lift sanctions with Russia, get a special “energy discount” for the USA. Because doing good is no longer enough? And everything comes with a “price”? I am sure it will come with billions of dollars for you guys.

[Mike Pence @Mike_Pence]

Mr. President, Ukraine did not “start” this war. Russia launched an unprovoked and brutal invasion claiming hundreds of thousands of lives. The Road to Peace must be built on the Truth.🇺🇸🇺🇦

“Russia Invades Ukraine in Largest European Attack Since WWII” @FoxNews (February 24, 2022) https://t.co/ra8R9PI9oj

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

@cb_doge 8 million dollars per day is not free. lol. Let’s hope it pays off.

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

@RonFilipkowski Putin must be laughing with glee. He got the US from WITHIN. Masterful. Not sure what America is getting? Other than a bad reputation, new enemies and a decimated government?

[Kim Hoedeman Semones @HoedemanKim]

@Keir_Starmer Bravo 👏

[Mark Rutte @SecGenNATO]

Ready and willing. That’s my take from today’s meeting in Paris. Europe is ready and willing to step up. To lead in providing security guarantees for Ukraine. Ready and willing to invest a lot more in our security. The details will need to be decided but the commitment is clear.