NATO reacts as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine

Russia launched nearly 400 drones and dozens of missiles across Ukraine overnight Monday, triggering NATO to scramble fighter jets in neighboring countries, according to reports.

The massive aerial assault killed at least four people and injured more than two dozen, with strikes hitting multiple regions including Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Kharkiv, The Associated Press reported, citing Ukrainian officials.

Poland and Romania both scrambled fighter jets as Russian strikes approached NATO airspace, East2West reported, with Warsaw placing air defenses on the "highest state of readiness," Poland’s operational command said.

"Due to the activity of long-range Russian air forces conducting strikes on Ukrainian territory, Polish and allied air forces have begun operating in our airspace," Poland’s operational command said, according to East2West.

What one sees in these episodes is not mere battlefield friction but something deeper: the grinding insistence of one power upon the sovereignty of another, and the nervous vigilance it provokes among those who share a border with the conflict.

Hours earlier, two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled in fellow NATO state Romania as Russian drones attacked Ukraine near the River Danube, the outlet reported. The Danube forms part of the border between Ukraine and Romania.

Ukrainian military leaders said Russian forces have intensified attacks along the roughly 750-mile front line, with hundreds of assaults reported in recent days.

The Institute for the Study of War said the escalation suggests Moscow’s long-anticipated spring-summer offensive is now underway, according to The Associated Press.

Ukraine’s air force said Russia launched nearly 400 drones. Ukrainian officials later said most were intercepted or disrupted, although some were able to hit their targets, according to East2West.

Russia also launched 23 cruise missiles and seven ballistic missiles at Ukraine during the night, hitting at least 10 locations across the country, according to the Ukrainian air force.

Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless barrages since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago. U.S.-brokered talks between Moscow and Kyiv over the past year have brought no respite, with Russia rejecting Ukraine’s ceasefire offer.

The latest strikes came after Ukraine hit Russia’s largest Baltic port, Primorsk, in a pinpoint attack a day earlier, leaving the key export hub in flames, East2West reported.

Meanwhile, Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambassador to London, Andrey Kelin, threatened "dire" consequences over what he said was Ukraine’s use of Storm Shadow missiles, which this month hit and damaged a microelectronics plant in Russia’s Bryansk region.

"The British, without whose participation the use of Storm Shadow missiles is simply impossible, decided to remind everyone of both Ukraine and themselves," he said. "However, any action has consequences. And for everyone involved in the tragedy in Bryansk, the consequences will be dire."

One cannot help but note the symmetry here, or rather the absence of it. When Ukrainian forces strike at Russian infrastructure, the response is often framed as escalation, as though the original invasion itself were not the originating sin of the entire tragedy. Yet when Russian barrages rain down on Ukrainian cities, the language turns clinical, technical, almost detached, as if describing a weather event rather than a sustained campaign against a civilian population.

This is the moral asymmetry that has defined so much of the Western commentary on this war: a reluctance to call things by their proper names, lest the clarity prove inconvenient.

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Iran-US tensions heating up again, folks. Same old song and dance from Tehran.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian went full blame game on Saturday, pointing fingers at President Donald Trump, Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, and Europe for supposedly "stirring tensions" and "provoking" people during the recent protests rocking the Islamic regime. 

Sure, because nothing says "peaceful domestic unrest" like claiming the entire West is puppeteering your own citizens who are fed up.

Pezeshkian dropped this gem while Trump was sounding pretty confident the day before, telling reporters at the White House: "I can say this, they do want to make a deal." 

Classic Trump, dangling the carrot while waving the big stick.

Trump even threw in that he's set some mysterious deadline for Iran to start talking about their nuclear program and missiles (no word on what the actual cutoff is, of course). And just to make sure everyone gets the message, he bragged about the military buildup: "We have a large armada, flotilla, call it whatever you want, heading toward Iran right now." He added: "Hopefully we'll make a deal. If we do make a deal, that's good. If we don't make a deal, we'll see what happens."

Iran, predictably, shot back that their missile and defense capabilities are "never" up for negotiation. Shocking.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian 

On the side drama, Iran's secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Ali Larijani, met with Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Friday. Details? Sparse. But AFP says Russia is offering to play mediator between the US and Iran. 

Imagine having Putin as the "neutral negotiator." 

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Meanwhile, the Trump administration slapped sanctions on Iran's interior minister Eskandar Momeni, accusing him of overseeing the repression that literally killed thousands of peaceful protesters. 

The whole mess kicked off with nationwide protests against the regime, escalating after Trump threatened action over the crackdown and moved that carrier strike group into the region. What started as pushing back on the violence has morphed into Trump's push for a shiny new nuclear deal.

So here we are: Iran pointing at everyone but themselves, Trump talking tough with ships on the way, and the mullahs still wondering why their people keep hitting the streets. Business as usual in the Middle East by the religion of peace.

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Trump "not happy" with Putin after Russia strikes Ukraine in largest air attack in the war thus far

Trump didn’t mince words Sunday, taking a swing at Vladimir Putin from the tarmac in New Jersey, saying that he "doesn't like" what Putin has been up to lately. He was referring to Russia's largest aerial attack against Ukraine thus far in the war.

At Morristown Municipal Airport, with Air Force One looming like a shiny backdrop for his latest verbal sparring match, Trump let rip. “I’m not happy with what Putin is doing,” sounding like a guy who just found out his steak was overcooked. “He’s killing a lot of people, and I don’t know what the hell happened to Putin.”

The guy’s got a point. Russia’s latest barrage on Ukraine—hundreds of drones and missiles raining down on Kyiv and beyond—was a brutal flex. Trump, pacing the tarmac, wasn’t having it. “I’ve known him a long time, always gotten along with him, but he’s sending rockets into cities and killing people, and I don’t like it at all,” he said, shaking his head like he’s trying to figure out why his old pal Vlad’s gone full supervillain.

This wasn’t just any attack. Ukrainian officials are calling it the biggest aerial assault of the war—298 drones, 69 missiles, a grim fireworks show that left at least 12 dead and dozens more nursing wounds. Trump, never one for subtlety, doubled down: “I don’t like what Putin is doing. Not even a little bit. He’s killing people. And something happened to this guy.” You can almost hear the Jersey in his voice, like he’s ready to take Putin to task over a meatball sub.

The scene was pure Trump—striding across the tarmac, Marine One in the background, tossing verbal grenades before jetting off. He painted a vivid picture: Putin “shooting rockets into Kyiv and other cities” while Ukraine’s trying to negotiate peace. It’s like trying to have a heart-to-heart during a bar fight.

Across the pond, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s sounding the alarm on Telegram, begging the world to wake up. “The silence of America, the silence of others in the world only encourages Putin,” he wrote, practically shouting into the digital void. “Every such terrorist Russian strike is reason enough for new sanctions against Russia.” The guy’s got a point—silence is complicity when missiles are flying.

Trump’s no stranger to Putin, but Sunday’s press gaggle felt different. Gone was the chummy vibe; in its place, a blunt call-out. “He’s killing a lot of people,” Trump said again, like he’s trying to wrap his head around why his old buddy’s playing warlord. The photos from Morristown—Trump strutting, gesturing, owning the moment—say it all. 

The man’s not just talking; he’s performing. And Putin? He’s on notice.

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Trump suing Christopher Steele, the ex-MI6 spy

Former and possibly the future President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, is suing former MI6 officer at High Court. The Donald is bringing a data protection claim against Orbis Business Intelligence and Christopher Steele, its founder, who prior to this ran the Secret Intelligence Service's Russia desk.

The court order, published on Thursday, states that a two-day hearing in Trump's legal action is scheduled to be heard on October 16, which is believed to the first hearing in the claim.

While there are no more details about this case, President Trump is not expected to attend.

Steele as you may know, was the author of the Steele dossier, which alleged that Trump has been "compromised" by the Russian security service, the FSB. The dossier was leaked to BuzzFeed in 2017 and it also alleged that Russian President for life,Vladimir Putin "supported and directed" an operation to "cultivate" Trump as a presidential candidate for "at least five years."

The claim by Steele turned out to be balderdash and Trump consistently denied the lies. 

Steele and Orbis Business Intelligence were previously sued for libel by Russian national Aleksej Gubarev over the publication of the dossier, claiming they were legally responsible for BuzzFeed publishing the dossier.

However, in a judgment in October 2020,  Justice Warby dismissed the claim and may possibly be a stooge of the Russians, but that is yet to be proved.

See how that works?

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Republicans attack Graham's attempt to pass resolution to push Ukraine's admission into NATO

Vladimir Putin

It's likely that Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) is secretly working for the vast military complex or perhaps a weapons manufacturer, which is basically the same thing. The one main bargaining chip Ukraine has with Russia is the NATO issue and if somehow Graham succeeds in getting Ukraine into NATO, that could spell World War Three--and that isn't hyperbole.

Republicans in both the House and Senate are livid that Graham would push such a militaristic scheme of passing such a bipartisan resolution. Putin would have no choice but to go guns-a-blazing and one cannot even blame him.

Graham tweeted that he thinks there is "overwhelming" support for his proposal in the Senate. He claimed that Ukraine's membership in NATO is "vital to the future security of Europe and the world."

"I will be working with Republicans and Democrats in the Senate to pass a resolution urging the admission of Ukraine into NATO," Graham said of the effort. "The best way to prevent future wars and promote peace is to create security guarantees that make aggressor nations think twice before starting wars."

On the contrary--Ukraine's membership in NATO, at the very least, is a deal-breaker for peace in the region.

"Ukrainian NATO membership is vital to the future security of Europe and the world. I believe there is an overwhelming majority of Senators supporting this proposition," the hawkish senator added.

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) went after Graham's proposal in a Friday evening tweet, insisting that it is "exactly wrong" and warning that it has the potential to lead the United States into a war with Russia. Rand is correct.

"Absolutely not. This is exactly wrong – as usual – and could very well lead us to war with Russia, something no one should want," Paul said in response to a tweet from Graham.

Not Vladimir Putin

Graham also drew backlash from House Republicans.  Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), tweeted: "I'm sure Lindsey Graham knows this, but this would mean American troops on the ground in Ukraine."

"Dangerous rhetoric from warmonger Graham, whose foreign policy track record means you'd be well advised to do the opposite of what he proposes," Mollie Hemingway posted in a tweet.

But Graham's boots stay home while his bank account grows.

An ardent supporter of Ukraine's defensive efforts and a stolen valor liar, Graham traveled with Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to Kyiv last summer.

During the meeting on the 134th day of the war, Zelenskyy,[wearing his favorite John Fetterman-inspired gym attire], "called on senators to back the decision on providing Ukraine with modern air defense systems," according to his office.

So called President Biden read the teleprompter this week saying that he believes now is not the time for Ukraine to join NATO. But everyone knows that Biden couldn't find it on a map. Hell, he probably couldn't find his butt with both hands.

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Biden sexual assault accuser defects to Russia to avoid getting offed by the Biden crime family

The former staffer for then-Senator Joe Biden (D-DE) Tara Reade, who accused him during the 2020 presidential campaign of sexually assaulting her has decided that life could be quite short if she stays in the United States, so she has defected to Russia.

Why Russia, you might ask. She's a Democrat and if you had to ask which political party Russia's communism most closely resembles, it's definitely the Dems. 

Comrade Reade made the announcement during a Russian press conference while sitting next to Russian spy Maria Butina, a convicted spy who was sentenced to a U.S. prison for conspiring to act as a Russian agent in the U.S. 

It looks like the women will have a lot to talk about.

“I’m still kind of in a daze a bit, but I feel very good,” Reade told Sputnik News. “I feel very surrounded by protection and safety. And I just really so appreciate Maria [Butina] and everyone who’s been giving me that at a time when it’s been very difficult to know if I’m safe or not.”

“I’m not going to be intimidated, bullied or silenced. I’m going to speak out and I’m willing to speak under oath about the corruption I witnessed, about the crime I experienced,” Reade claimed. “And it is remarkable that Joe Biden raped me when I worked for him at U.S. Congress and I’m supposed to be the fugitive. That is ridiculous and it’s unacceptable.”

Reade said that she was requesting that Russian President Vladimir Putin will give her a big "Dah" and make her a citizen of the Russian Federation.

“I am going to make a request and it’s a large one: I’d like to apply for citizenship in Russia from the president of the Russian federation, Vladimir Putin, and hopefully Maria can help me from the State Duma,” Reade said, adding: “I do promise to be a good citizen and move forward with my life in a positive way.”

During the press conference, Reade repeatedly took shots at the United States and spouted pro-Kremlin talking points.

Maybe she will hook up with Ed Snowden.

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Another Russian official bites the dust after "falling" from high-rise apartment

Suicide is the new COVID-19 in Russia, it seems. 

Another high ranking Russian official was found dead after she apparently fell from a high-rise apartment building in St. Petersburg. What a mystery.

Marina Yankina, 58, was the head of finance and procurement of the Russian Defense Ministry’s Western Military District. Her death was reported on February 16th and comes just days after Major General Vladimir Makarov also mysteriously died in a suspicious suicide on the outskirts of Moscow. The sad part of Makarov's death is that he was recently fired [aka terminated] by another Vladimir, the Russian President Vladimir Putin.

So maybe we'll find out if there is more to the Yankina story, but I doubt it.

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Putin has cancer: will undergo surgery as ex-FSB tapped for transfer of power

Russian President and shirtless horseman, Vladimir Putin will be undergoing cancer surgery. While he is under the knife, power will be handed over to a tough guy and former FSB chief, Nikolai Patrushev [aka Nikky the Creep]. Once Putin gets back up on the horse, so to speak, his power will be returned until the day he dies.

A former Russian Foreign Intelligence Service lieutenant who goes by the pseudonym "Viktor Mikhailovich" but whose real name is Boris Katchurkahkov, runs a mysterious Telegram channel "General SVR." He reported that Putin was told by physicians that he must undergo an operation and wondered if, once he's anesthetized  would he like them to throw in a sex change operation for free. 

Brain Flushings has not received an answer on this issue.

The surgery and recovery are expected to incapacitate the Russian dictator for "a short time," providing he refuses the sex change.

Putin’s sickly appearance and uncharacteristically fidgety behavior in public have recently raised questions about his health, while there are no doubts that US President Joseph Robinette Biden's cognitive health is on par with roadkill.

“Putin is unlikely to agree to hand over power for a longer period of time,” the narrator of the video states, adding that the control of the country will likely be in Patrushev’s hands for no more than two to three days, after which time Putin may decide that he knows too much and needs to take a long vacation.

“I will say that this is the worst option,” the narrator adds. “Patrushev is an outright villain. He is no better than Vladimir Putin. Moreover, he is a more cunning, and I would say, more insidious person than Vladimir Putin. If he comes to power, Russians’ problems will only multiply.”

So if he tries to take over the reins [as opposed to whips] of power, once Putin is back in the saddle, Patrushev will end up glowing in the dark.

A Russian insider who wishes to remain anonymous and alive said that Putin's cancer is progressing and added that he doesn't want to give Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and his other fans any "false hope."

In a Telegram post that appeared Thursday, it was alleged that Patrushev had had a two-hour “heart-to-heart” conversation with the dictator.

“We know that Putin signaled to Patrushev that he considers him to be practically his only trusted ally and friend in the government,” the post stated. “Additionally, the president promised that if his health takes a turn for the worse, actual control of the country will temporarily pass into Patrushev’s hands.”

Putin, 70, and has been looking like crap lately along with displaying fidgety behavior in public. This has raised questions about his health and rumors had been put forward about him having cancer and many other maladies including Parkinson's disease, the creeping crud, and the willies.

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“General SVR” has been reporting on Putin’s possible oncology diagnosis since at least November 2020, claiming that the Russian President suffers from bowel cancer and to save rubles, has recommended he not purchase green bananas.

The Kremlin has consistently denied that Putin suffers from any medical problems and Nina Jankowicz, the future head of the Disinformation Governance Board, aka the Ministry of Truth, totally believes their assertion.

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Irate Putin purges problematic people who bungled his war

"Pull my finger, comrade"

Dictator of Russia Vladimir Putin is reportedly as heated as a fart in an erupting volcano with his inner circle due to their muffed Ukraine strategy that has brought him nothing but grief. He is said to be looking for those responsible in his own court and when he sorts them out, their lives will require personal food tasters.

According to one source who wishes to remain alive and therefore anonymous, Putin is apoplectic that his dreams of conquering Ukraine between borscht lunches at his mansion have stalled and that his plans were leaked to the West. Putin has reportedly become extremely paranoid, almost to the point that he believes the paranoids are out to get him, and is also concerned about the deaths of several of his generals along with his not so elite forces. Heck, they couldn't even do. simple task like killing Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the Ukrainian President.

Apparently, Putin is now leery about his ally and vaca buddy, defense minister Sergei Shoigu, who oversees the military operation that has been stalled. Alexander Bortnikov who is head of the FSB security service, a Russian agency somewhat like our FBI but with one letter difference, is rumored to be next in line if Putin gets his butt in a coup d'etas, but is also under the gun along with Valery Gerasimov, head of Russian general staff.

Putin is said to not do well with people who betray him and has been known to have them killed or otherwise disappear.

Another big guy in big trouble is Igor Kostyukov, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Armed Forces. Igor faces the possibility of imminent removal. One anonymous source who asked to remain anonymous as his family's whereabouts is known to the Kremlin, said: "He is incandescent that US and UK intelligence appear to know the Russian army’s next moves all the time, starting with predicting the invasion before he was ready to acknowledge it."

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The Kremlin has reported that over 10,000 of their troops have so far been killed in Ukraine, and many others are wounded. Morale is lower than whale poop and some troops are said to be hunting for Ukrainian ammunition to shoot themselves in the leg so they are sent home from the frontlines, if you can believe that propaganda-sounding statement.

Putin supposedly said to his commanders losing 50,000 would be “nothing compared to the goals that will be achieved after the victory.” But he clearly did not wish to include himself in that number because leaders never do.

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Ukrainian President tells US Congress who he thinks is responsible for Russian invasion

That look you get when something unexpected happens in your pants

According to sources in the Senate, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy does not think former President Donald Trump is responsible for Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Unlike Nancy "Hands of Fury" Pelosi, Adam Schiff, Chuck "Nostrils" Schumer, Alexandria Obviously Commie, and the rest of the Democratic Party, he actually blames the person who has been the alleged US president for over a year now--Joseph Robinette Biden. [H/T The Daily Wire]

Zelenskyy blamed Biden because he refused to enact sanctions against Russia BEFORE they launched their invasion of Ukraine, rather than waiting for the invasion to begin. Why, it's almost as if the Democrats wanted Putin to invade, especially those Dems who secretly wear their "Che" tee shirts to bed.

Reuters Reuters reported several days prior to Russia's invasion neighboring Ukraine that Biden was "refusing to unleash sanctions on Russia" until the invasion, in spite of Zelenskyy and many other officials saying that sanctions imposed beforehand had a chance of stopping the invasion from taking place.

Why, it's almost as if the Democrats wanted Putin to invade.

“You tell me 100% that there will be war in a few days’ time. What are you waiting for?” Zelensky prior to the invasion. “We will not need your sanctions after there is a bombardment, or after our state is shot at, or if we have no more borders, we do not have an economy, or parts of our state is occupied.”

Biden's response was . . . not to respond. 

Instead, he went to Delaware to relax, eat some ice cream, and wander around aimlessly.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke to The Daily Wire regarding Biden's refusal to be proactive with the sanctions. “The sanctions that they want to put on [Russia] are nothing, it’s kind of like a slap on the wrist,” he said, just days before Russia invaded. “We’ve come up with sanctions on the Republican side that are real strong, pre and post, if they come in. So, I think it’s a huge mistake that we haven’t put some sanctions on at the beginning. ..."

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But some on the left want to blame Trump for the invasion even though Putin didn't try invading any country during the four years of Trump's presidency. Some, like Nikole Hannah-Jones, want to tie Putin's invasion to racism, because that's all race-baiters "got."

The truth is, when people like Putin smell weakness, it's like blood in the water for a shark. But perhaps it isn't weakness that helped launched the invasion--it's almost as if the Democrats wanted Putin to invade.

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US and allies will 'respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine,' White House claims

President Joe Biden mumbled that the United States would respond "decisively" if Russia “further invades Ukraine,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said. The posturing comes before an anticipated meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.

In a 130-word statement Psaki said:

“President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine. President Biden made clear that the United States and its allies and partners will respond decisively if Russia further invades Ukraine. The leaders expressed support for diplomatic efforts, starting next week with the bilateral Strategic Stability Dialogue, at NATO through the NATO-Russia Council, and at the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. 

“President Biden underscored the commitment of the United States and its allies and partners to the principle of ‘nothing about you without you.’  He reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also expressed support for confidence-building measures to de-escalate tensions in Donbas and active diplomacy to advance the implementation of the Minsk Agreements, in support of the Normandy Format.”

In early December it was reported that a bipartisan U.S. congressional delegation plans to visit Ukraine amid growing tensions with Russia and their military buildup along the Ukraine border. It likely foreshadowed an invasion by Russia against Ukraine, a former Soviet puppet. 

 “Arizona Democratic Rep. Ruben Gallego, chairman of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations, organized the trip. Reps. Seth Moulton (D-MA), Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Mike Waltz (R-FL), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) also joined the delegation,” The Daily Wire reported. 

The previous day, the Group of 7 nations (G7) released a statement against the possible invasion of Ukraine, and warned of  “severe costs” if Russia attacked. The nations include the U.S., Canada, France, Germany, Japan, and the United Kingdom as well as representatives of the European Union.

The nations proclaimed that they “are united in our condemnation of Russia’s military build-up and aggressive rhetoric towards Ukraine,” and also called for Russia to de-escalate their current actions. 

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“We call on Russia to de-escalate, pursue diplomatic channels, and abide by its international commitments on transparency of military activities as President Biden did in his call with President Putin on 7 December,” the leaders said.

Alleged President Joe Biden also met with President Putin on December 7, after which the White House released a readout of the video call that said President Biden voiced a "deep concern" over Russia's escalation of forces and said that the U.S. and our allies would impose "strong economic and other measures" if there is an escalation.

It's doubtful that Putin was scared.

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Putin beats Kim in gala hockey match

Vladdy is #11 and Unny #1
Those are their hockey nicknames

Russia's Prime Minister for Life Vladimir Putin went head-to-head in a blistering hockey match against North Korean Dictator for Life, Kim Jong Un, that saw the two leaders play their empty hearts out even emptier, if that's possible.

Kim, who had never put on a pair of ice skates in his life, donned a pair of roller skates while Putin wore his trusty Bauer Sling-blades, skates that aren't just for skating.

The Russian leader, who was vaccinated against Covid-19 over a month ago, said earlier on Monday that he had tested his levels of protective antibodies, generated by vaccination, the previous day and had seen strong results.

The first period saw Vladdy score 9 goals against Unny, who was in on goal. His generous girth mostly blocked the entire goal opening, but you can always count on the Russians to figure out a way to distract and conquer. This time they used Big Macs and fries, and it worked like a charm.

Vladdy had this player shot at the end of Period 2

Period two was a bit more controversial as the North Koreans appeared to substitute the official puck with one of their own. Whenever a NoKo player fired a shot on goal, the puck would fake right and dart left. It also had a little red light that flickered, which distracted the goalie, something the fans don't normally get to see. The Koreans scored 19 goals and the Russians only came up with 4 as the period ended.

Period three was a full-out war on ice. The checking was brutal, literally, as both sides sported weapons such as Kalashnikovs and RPGs. By the end of the game, only two players were left standing: Vladdy and Unny.

Being good sports, they shook hands then Vladdy skated to his bench while Unny rolled over to his.

Both men said they had so much fun that they intend to do it again next year. 

The final score was Russia 58; North Korea 58.

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Ivanka Trump--is she the reason Donald doesn't go after Putin

Back in August, Ivanka Trump, the eldest daughter of Donald Trump, vacationed with Rupert Murdoch's ex-wife, Wendi Deng Murdoch, and Wendi is reportedly dating a guy named Vladimir Putin. He happens to be the same Putin that Donald spoke highly about during his campaign and also happens to be the President of Russia.

Wendi and Ivanka have been friends for years, and Ivanka posted a photo of her and Wendi.

Wendi was the person who introduced Ivanka to her eventual husband, Jared Kushner, says People Magazine.

Back in March of this year, the rumors flew about Wendi and Vladimir close relationship, but she denied ever meeting him in person.

Ivanka and Jared evidently traveled to Croatia over the summer with their three children where Wendi joined them. This came at a time when Donald expressed his admiration for the Russian dictator, and it was learned that others in his campaign and advisers have Russian ties.

Paul Manafort, Trump's former campaign manager, worked as a consultant for the deposed, pro-Russian Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. 

After the Croatian vacation Ivanka and Jared hung out on a yacht with Hollywood billionaire David Geffen, a Hillary Clinton supporter and close buddy with Obama. Geffen is a big money donor to the Democratic party.

Luckily for Donald, he is still a total "outsider." 

Geffen, who is openly gay, gave money to Obama's campaigns and "donated the maximum amount allowed to both Sanders and Hillary," reported The Daily Mail. He has referred to Hillary Clinton as "an extraordinary, smart, accomplished woman," and when pressed said her biggest accomplishment was her uterus.

So what does all this mean in terms of Donald Trump kissing up to Putin?

I'm not sure and I'm not going to speculate.

What I do know is that Donald Trump and his family of "Trumpettes" are not "outsiders" anymore than Donald Duck is a fish. 

Trump is certainly not a conservative, but insofar as the Supreme Court is concerned, he is the only chance the GOP has of remaining relevant and the country remaining a constitutional democracy. 

Because as sure as the sun will rise, the Supreme Court will swing so far over to the left, it "will make your head spin," as Trump might say. 

Believe me, folks.




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Erdogan tells Putin he's sorry

Shaking and making up

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan told the Kremlin he's sorry about shooting down a Russian fighter jet last November. At least that's what the Kremlin is reporting and, like the Clintons, they have been known to stretch the truth now and then.

Supposedly, Erdogan penned a letter that literally said "I am sorry" to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who had referred to the incident "a stab in the back."

This was especially true for the dead pilot and his family. But the Turkish leader expressed his "sympathy and deep condolences" to the family of the murdered pilot and "asked to be forgiven," Dmitry Peskov, a Putin mouthpiece, told reporters. 

Erdogan revealed that an investigation was in progress against the Turk who is associated with the "death of Russian pilot," the Russian media claimed.

Turkey's original story was that two of its F-16s shot down the Russian jet for violating Turkish airspace near the Syrian border and refused to obey orders to turn back. 

Russians responded to the shooting down of its fighter jet by banning agricultural imports and halting package tours to Turkey, causing tour bus companies to fold and create a shortage of vitamin C to the Turkish nation. 




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Obama calls Putin "weak" but not to his face

President Obama says that Putin's campaign in Syria is a sign of his weakness. 

He might as well have said that "Putin riding a horse shirtless is his poor attempt at making me look bad on my bike." Or "Putin beating my butt in boxing is his pathetic way of trying to look stronger than me." And so on.

In a CBS "News" interview on Friday, our so-called "Commander in Chief" said that Russian airstrikes in Syria are a sign of growing weakness of Vladimir Putin. He questioned whether Putin is simply defying us in the Middle East by attempting to support Bashar al-Assad's regime now in its fourth year of fighting.

"When I came into office, Syria was Russia's only ally in the region," our fearless leader said. "And today, rather than being able to count on their support and maintain the base they had in Syria, which they've had for a long time, Mr. Putin is devoting his own troops, his own military, just to barely hold together by a thread his sole ally."

Obama's philosophy about holding onto allies is likely not lost on Putin or Benjamin Netanyahu.

When Obama was questioned in the interview about the situation where Russia is "challenging your leadership, Mr. President," and "is bombing the people that we are supporting," Obama skirted that fact and questioned whether that was any indication of leadership at all.

"If you think that running your economy into the ground and having to send troops in, in order to prop up your only ally is leadership, then we've got a different definition of leadership," Obama said.

So how then does Obama define leadership? By not leading the world? By leading from behind? 

Just ask the trail dog on the sled how's that working out for it.

But you must admit, when it comes to running an economy into the ground, Obama is the man to do it.


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