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In reply to the discussion: Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing [View all]Irish_Dem
(78,420 posts)37. Yes this has been the plan all along.
Trump pulls out of NATO.
Pulls out all US troops.
Putin has a clear shot at Europe.
However there has been a wrinkle in the plan.
The Russian economy is collapsing.
The war, sanctions, corruption, Ukraine destroying oil fields, etc has taken a huge toll on Russia.
I doubt Putin can swing controlling Europe right now.
If he is smart, he is figuring out how to save his own skin.
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Trump pulling out all the stops to welcome Saudi crown prince for first White House visit since Khashoggi killing [View all]
BumRushDaShow
Nov 16
OP
Trump fits this particular risk profile. I don't think Putin will go scorched earth on the world.
Irish_Dem
Nov 17
#39
Trump probably wants lessons on how to get rid of pesky reporters that annoy him as well.
cstanleytech
Nov 16
#3
So the prince will have his own room in the WH addition complete with underage females?
twodogsbarking
Nov 16
#17
MaddowBlog-Trump scrambles to defend Saudi crown prince in an embarrassing display
LetMyPeopleVote
Nov 18
#43