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Bluetus

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44. Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked

Sun Aug 17, 2025, 12:37 PM

Aug 17

behind the scenes throughout this war. They didn't all just wake up today and decide to support Ukraine. Clearly this counter-attack has been carefully planned to spring on Trump and Putin at the last minute.

It is as if the EU leaders tricked Trump into taking his show to the WH. The EU leaders would have been much less effective is they were forced to sit on some fishing boat off the beach in Anchorage. In D.C., THEY can dominate the media coverage and make Trump and Putin look much smaller.

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Just about all of Europe is coming to DC with Zelensky [View all] Jersey Devil Aug 17 OP

Yes that is a highly unusual assemblage bucolic_frolic Aug 17 #1

What a shame that this is even necessary newdeal2 Aug 17 #2

Smart folks. They know how this works. How to manipulate the orange man-child. paleotn Aug 17 #4

Yup. Hornedfrog2000 Aug 17 #21

I have to call you out on that NJCher Aug 17 #29

That is unfair to Jed Clampett. JD's more like Jethro. paleotn Aug 17 #32

Jed the fake hillbilly - EndlessMaze Aug 17 #81

Yes, I love it! 💙 This is Exactly what should Cha Aug 17 #75

All they have to do is tell the piece of shit his hair looks nice and oh yeah slip him $1 billion Eliot Rosewater Aug 17 #77

Yes...also so taco and company can't bully President Zelensky! PortTack Aug 18 #84

Why would they think that?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #61

Best case scenario: Fiendish Thingy Aug 17 #3

With Trump anything is possible Jersey Devil Aug 17 #5

There is nothing left that would cause his followers to turn on him jmbar2 Aug 17 #13

They should have King Charles threaten to pull his invitation for the September visit Jersey Devil Aug 17 #14

King Charles could promise Chump the British Open at his Scottish golf resort FakeNoose Aug 17 #68

The United States is not going to send any more arms to Ukraine gab13by13 Aug 17 #8

They already are sending more arms Fiendish Thingy Aug 17 #64

We're selling Ukraine and Europe our military equipment wolfie001 Aug 17 #72

More likely what they will do TnDem Aug 17 #60

Make NATO membership a non-negotiable bargaining chip. Sneederbunk Aug 17 #6

Give the Russians 10 days to leave. The Madcap Aug 17 #12

Hey Putin, you want to fight all of Europe? KS Toronado Aug 17 #36

I'm thinking there isn't much left of the Russian army. Dr. T Aug 17 #40

Ever hear of nuclear weapons...? regnaD kciN Aug 17 #49

Yes, I've considered a Russian nuc response to a European invasion. Dr. T Aug 17 #55

Great! Stand tall against the traitorous fat orange imbecile!!! wolfie001 Aug 17 #7

When the most powerful person in the world is a deranged, demented, dangerous criminal dalton99a Aug 17 #9

I like that the European leaders invited themselves Jersey Devil Aug 17 #11

It'll be interesting to see who drumph has in the room Nittersing Aug 17 #43

I think Krasnov kkmarie Aug 17 #53

Outstanding! jmbar2 Aug 17 #10

I hope they are bringing some kind of intimidation. milestogo Aug 17 #15

Isolation and disapproval from top world leaders jmbar2 Aug 17 #17

They should each put a bowl of mashed potatoes on his head. milestogo Aug 17 #18

That's what I was going to say! QED Aug 17 #19

I love that idea!!! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #59

The simplest solution. What a thing of beauty it would be! Dem2theMax Aug 17 #71

I very much appreciate the solidarity being shown to President Z and Ukraine Deuxcents Aug 17 #16

Really moving to hear that leaders have Zelensky's back. Evidence that much of allegorical oracle Aug 17 #20

Golly, you might get the impression that Europe doesn't trust trump. Paladin Aug 17 #22

Just wonder if timms139 Aug 17 #23

I know that's what I'm here for. Alice B. Aug 17 #28

I think it would be fantastic that all those European dignitaries SupportSanity Aug 17 #24

If only we can convince them to come and do this for our election Baitball Blogger Aug 17 #25

Would like to see Poland and the Baltic countries there. Sneederbunk Aug 17 #26

I hate that they have to do this but I love that they are. That is all. Alice B. Aug 17 #27

I guess he decided to Ghost of Tom Joad Aug 17 #30

It will not be in person but by video call flamingdem Aug 17 #31

Not what I am seeing Jersey Devil Aug 17 #39

I may have misread flamingdem Aug 17 #41

Macron will definitely be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 17 #45

Starmer, Merz, von der leyen & Rutte will also be there in person Wiz Imp Aug 17 #46

Alexander Stubb of Finland & Giorgia Meloni of Italy as well Wiz Imp Aug 17 #47

At Least Zelensky will not be bushwhacked MissouriDem47 Aug 17 #33

Sweet. IrishAfricanAmerican Aug 17 #34

There's no way Trump is going to allow all these European leaders into Monday's meeting. Gimpyknee Aug 17 #35

How can he stop them? Bluetus Aug 17 #42

Why? RoseTrellis Aug 18 #83

Because they are determined not to allow another bullying session Bluetus Aug 18 #85

The Rose Garden is paved over. n/t EndlessWire Aug 17 #50

He'll be pissed our allies are all coming but welcomed Putin with open arms. dem4decades Aug 17 #37

fascinating......... Takket Aug 17 #38

Somewhat lost in this development is notice of how deftly Zelenskii has worked Bluetus Aug 17 #44

Exactly! MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #57

GOOD! Solidarity is a concept TACO Don does not understand. ProudMNDemocrat Aug 17 #48

They're showing European unity and commitment to democracy. greatauntoftriplets Aug 17 #51

Sounds good, Europe in DC is FINE! elleng Aug 17 #52

Wow! EndlessWire Aug 17 #54

Shameful display of media's attempted normalizing. Why?? MorbidButterflyTat Aug 17 #56

I keep remembering Ron Swanson from P&R. SleeplessinSoCal Aug 17 #58

I love that they have his back and are standing up to the bully. Marie Marie Aug 17 #62

Best news I've heard in weeks - Glad they invited themselves to Trump's chagrin Number9Dream Aug 17 #63

This sounds like they're doing an intervention thucythucy Aug 17 #65

Agree. Something is up. Strelnikov_ Aug 17 #66

The solidarity is important. Trump's allegiance to Putin may be exposed. Most Americans remain indifferent or clueless Evolve Dammit Aug 17 #67

To make sure an ambush doesn't Figarosmom Aug 17 #69

This isn't as much protecting Z azureblue Aug 17 #70

Can they put Diarrhea Donny in a burlap sack and dump his fat ass in The Hague? Blue Owl Aug 17 #73

Demented Donnie doesn't like being humiliated. FelineOverlord Aug 17 #74

I would bet money that Trump will taco bob4460 Aug 17 #76

I think there are a few different reasons for this "show of force". Xolodno Aug 17 #78

How far does diplomatic immunity extend? usonian Aug 17 #79

None of them should wear suits. Jayster84 Aug 17 #80

Chump will have ICE arrest them all. BidenRocks Aug 18 #82