French President Emmanuel Macron says France will re-evaluate the relationship it has with Europe and Russia with the view that a Trump America may or may not have its back.... While American Defense Sec Mattis has gone out of his way to assert support.... His boss, … [Read more...] about French President….Europe cannot rely on Trump for Defense….
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Trump refuses Congress effort to block funding for recognition of Crimea as part of Russia…
Donald Trump again wants to go his own way to buddy up to Russian President Putin, even if his Intelligence and Defense Department 's don't want to go along (NATO and the Europeans either) and Congress either.... Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said in a formal declaration … [Read more...] about Trump refuses Congress effort to block funding for recognition of Crimea as part of Russia…
Trump Admin will level new sanctions against Russia….
Hmmmm? Where did THIS come from? Are the Trump people trying to make up with the Europeans? (This is about the nerve gas thing in England) Last week they announced a possible deal on no tariff's for dropping of some trade barriers.... There has also been nice words … [Read more...] about Trump Admin will level new sanctions against Russia….
Russia names action-movie star Steven Seagal as envoy for U.S….
Seagal seems to be tighter with Putin than Donald Trump.... Russia has appointed action movie star Steven Seagal as a special envoy for humanitarian ties with the United States. The Foreign Ministry announced the move Saturday on its Facebook page, saying Seagal's … [Read more...] about Russia names action-movie star Steven Seagal as envoy for U.S….
Rompeo is trying to come off tough against Russia…
The below was issued before the US Sec of State goes before Congress to try and portray a harder line against the narrative that has been going on since his boss, Trump, sat down and tried to cut private deals with the Russian President... The resulting shit storm has been … [Read more...] about Rompeo is trying to come off tough against Russia…
Political Roundup for July 24, 2018…Russia… Russians… Abortions and the VA….RRH Elections
President/National From Russia With Love: Proving that men in both parties are susceptible to Russian influence if it involves a somewhat attractive Russian redhead, captured spy Maria Butina (United Russia/NRA) met with Obama administration officials. If the #metoo movement … [Read more...] about Political Roundup for July 24, 2018…Russia… Russians… Abortions and the VA….RRH Elections
White House advises that Trump will NOT pull American troops from Germany…
Nor will they be cut back from being stationed in Europe.... Why Trump questioned the policy, which has been questioned by Republican political figures before? The policy remains unchanged since the second world war.... Those troops are an assurance to Europe that the … [Read more...] about White House advises that Trump will NOT pull American troops from Germany…
How Putin got his way in the Brexit vote…And may have Trump working for him?
It is increasing clear that the Russian Government scored two homers in 2016..... Picking the American President they wanted.... And making sure the British had a break up with the European Union... The piece below hints that an American President might be doing the … [Read more...] about How Putin got his way in the Brexit vote…And may have Trump working for him?