Illarionov says he learned of the Trump administration decision to cut off all military support to Ukraine on February 25th, before Zelensky's White House meeting on February 28th.
Zelensky's visit was then blamed retroactively in the March 4th announcement of the decision.
AOC: Seven federal prosecutors, the Acting U.S. Attorney, and the Assistant U.S. Attorney all gave up their entire careers rather than drop these charges because of what they saw. This is important not just for the city of New York but for the people of the U.S. These are not Democratic U.S. Attorneys; these are Republican U.S. Attorneys who have trained under Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices. Instead of carrying out the erosion at the DOJ, they would have preferred to give up their entire careers..
The Trump-Putin Pact already exists, and we should act accordingly. There are some things we will never change with nice words or smart clothing. If you are worried about those things, you should understand where Trump's tactics come from. From Russia.
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And the same logic plays out not just on the streets, but in geopolitics.
āāSign this deal on your minerals.ā
āāOk.ā
āāWell⦠then weāll punch you because you didnāt wear a suit.ā
Itās not about the minerals, or the elections, or any of it.
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1. Trump has hired "illegals" to avoid paying US workers a living wage in 2 different centuries.
2. They cross the border for jobs; Americans hire them.
3. If GOP was serious about stopping border crossings, they'd go after the employers who do all the hiring. They will never do this. The will never talk about doing this.
4. They won't lose the low-wage exploitable workforce. They know that it helps keep prices lower - esp in food sector.
5. They'll use racism & fear for votes; but they'll never go after those who hire.
6. The majority of undocumented ppl are those who overstay visas. There are 50k undocumented Irish in the US. There's *no plan* to ever deport the white ones.
7. They won't be deporting 11 million ppl.
They won't deport 1 million ppl.
8. Trump's hired them himself since the 80s.
It's all a scam.
When the owner of this website, the richest man in the world, the most followed-man on Twitter, constantly, daily, hourly, posts again and again to tens of millions of followers that the media lies, that the media canāt be trusted, that all media is corrupt and dishonest, you donāt think that has a massive effect not just on trust and polarization in society, but on election outcomes and political messaging? Especially when it comes after years of Donald Trump doing the exact same thing?
If Dems, and liberals in general, donāt understand the way in which Musk, Trump and co have cynically created an unpenetrable bubble around their followers, primed them against a reality-based universe, pre-emptively undermined any negative stories about themselves, then Dems and liberals will never be able to āwinā - in terms of narratives or elections. Itās key to everything. Itās at the heart of everything.
JUST NOW: Investigators now believe that a Chinese ship deliberately severed two critical data cables last week by dragging its anchor across the Baltic seabed for over 100 miles.
Their probe now centers on whether or not the captain was induced by Russian intelligence.
There are not many places on earth where we have detailed cause-of-death data from before the era of widespread vaccination.
Massachusetts is one of those places.
From 1842-1877, 70% of all deaths were from diseases which we today have vaccines to prevent.
A Tale of Two Americas: Comparing Harris-Won and Trump-Won States to Global Standards of Living
Introduction
The United States is often regarded as a global leader in wealth and development, yet its internal disparities tell a different story.
The divide between Harris-won and Trump-won states reveals stark contrasts in standard-of-living metrics such as life expectancy, child and maternal mortality, crime rates, and educational attainment.
By comparing these state groups to countries with similar performance levels, we gain a global perspective on the challenges and strengths within the U.S.
This analysis provides an āapples-to-applesā comparison to evaluate where these states stand on the world stage, offering insights into the socioeconomic conditions shaping the lives of millions of Americans.
Standard of Living Comparison
Life Expectancy
ā¢Harris-Won States: ~80 years, comparable to Portugal (~80.7 years), a high-income country with strong healthcare systems and public health infrastructure.
ā¢Trump-Won States: ~75 years, similar to Bangladesh (~74.8 years), reflecting challenges with healthcare access and preventive care.
Infant Mortality (per 1,000 live births)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 3.7, matching New Zealand (~3.6), a developed nation with robust child health policies.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 8.6, akin to Sri Lanka (~8.5), a middle-income country with uneven access to prenatal and child healthcare.
Maternal Mortality (per 100,000 live births)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 17, comparable to Latvia (~18), a European nation with moderate maternal care quality.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 45, aligning with Ukraine (~45), a nation where access to comprehensive maternal healthcare is limited.
Violent Crime (per 100,000 population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 320, similar to Belgium (~327), reflecting moderate crime levels in urbanized, developed regions.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 450, close to Mexico (~447), highlighting higher violent crime rates tied to social and economic instability.
Gun Violence (per 100,000 population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 3.7, comparable to Finland (~3.6), a developed nation with lower firearm-related violence.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 29.6, resembling South Africa (~30), a country with significant gun-related crime.
Incarceration Rate (per 100,000 population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 275, similar to Poland (~195), reflecting a moderate reliance on incarceration.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 1,094, aligning with El Salvador (~590), indicating systemic issues in criminal justice policies.
Chronic Disease Prevalence (% of population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 40%, comparable to United Kingdom (~39%), a developed nation with proactive healthcare.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 55%, reflecting Russia (~54%), where healthcare challenges contribute to higher chronic disease rates.
Educational Attainment (% with bachelorās degree or higher)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 40%, akin to Ireland (~40%), a nation with high tertiary education rates.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 25%, resembling Chile (~25%), indicating a focus on vocational education and barriers to higher education access.
Poverty Rate (% of population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 9%, similar to Netherlands (~8.8%), a nation with strong social safety nets.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 16%, comparable to Romania (~16.4%), reflecting socioeconomic disparities.
Hunger Rate (% of population)
ā¢Harris-Won States: 10%, akin to Austria (~9.9%), a developed nation with low food insecurity.
ā¢Trump-Won States: 18%, similar to Philippines (~18.3%), highlighting persistent food insecurity issues.
In 1932 and 1933, Joseph Stalinās Soviet regime inflicted a deliberate famine across Ukraine. The Holodomor ā ādeath by hungerā ā was a genocide that starved millions of innocent Ukrainians.
In the face of these horrors, Ukrainians endured, protecting their language, their culture, and their identity.
When Canada recognized Ukraineās independence 33 years ago, we knew then what we reaffirm now ā that Ukraine must remain free and independent, and its future must be decided by its own people.
ŠŃŃŠ½Š° ŃŠ¼ памāŃŃŃ. Vichna yim pamyat.
Key points about NATO enlargement:
1. No country has ever been forced to join NATO
2. All new members must first apply and meet rigorous standards
3. The vast majority of new members since 1991 have joined due to fear of Russian aggression
4. NATO has never attacked Russia
The number of people who go bankrupt every year because of medical bills.
Norway - 0
UK - 0
France - 0
Spain - 0
Portugal - 0
Denmark - 0
Australia - 0
Iceland - 0
Italy - 0
Finland - 0
Ireland - 0
Germany - 0
Netherlands - 0
Sweden - 0
Japan - 0
Canada - 0
United States - 643k
Declassified US report confirms former Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko was poisoned by Russian special services in 2004. The report, obtained by Bloomberg after 8 years of FOIA efforts, details Putinās assassinations of political opponents.
āļø"Russia was not planning an invasion, but a genocide of Ukrainians. It was about execution lists, mobile crematoria and mass graves," ā Budanov