I will always stand with Ukraine against the crooks in America and Russia. It’s very troubling to me that all of my extended Family turned their backs on Democracy and decency and threw their lot in with a bunch of crooks. I will never forgive them!
fortunately not all of my extended family took that path, but some did and forgiveness is not on the horizon. I am sickened by all of this and stand with Ukraine. What a betrayal, and right out in the open and applauded by many. Pathetically sad and an affront to all those who love democracy.
Would it be possible to have a nation-wide U.S. protest in which we all wear the blue and yellow colors of Ukraine? We need enough people to participate that the legacy media would be forced to cover it because it would be everywhere. The legacy media was all in on covering the Ukraine war when it began, and then it lost interest when it was not over immediately.
Rubio did not want to normalize relationships with Cuba, the country from which his family fled. However, he is perfectly willing to sit down with Putin and betray an independent country in exchange for his position as Secretary of State, an office he tarnishes on a daily basis.
Are you surprised? Marco Rubio, DEI hire and cynical choice for rubber stamp, travels to anti democratic Saudi Arabia to sell out Ukraine and its Jew leader. Remember the Kurds?
Marco "Neville Chamberlin" Rubio seen smiling and shaking hands will be the classic portrayal of appeasement for the 21st century - that is if we have descendants that even know or care. I wish a couple of American billionaires with a conscience and a love for democracy would find a way to "loan" Ukraine $60 billion or so to help them fund this war. I'd do it if my pockets were that heavily laden with lucre.
I've never been more ashamed to be an American. Picking stupid trade fights with our allies is the what we now do on a good day. On a bad day, we sell out a sovereign nation (Ukraine) to appease Putin. I'm disgusted. Suppressing the urge to vomit in my mouth takes real effort. Any person who finds any of this acceptable, should stay very far away from me. Forever.
Ukraine faces a very real threat of ethic cleansing if overtaken by Russia. They were under Russian domination when “there is no Ukraine” was the policy in the early 1930s. Russification was the policy of Russia in the past in this region over areas it controlled. The families have not forgotten Holodomor - death by deliberate starvation.
Ukranians who survive will not forget the US betrayal.
Mr. Beschloss, your use of "craven" to describe Rubio is so accurate. "Contemptibly lacking in courage. Cowardly." I have never been a fan of his (I live in Florida), but I have always acknowledged his intelligence and (until now) informed world view. And so he knows better. How does he sleep at night?
As for Trump, The NY Times is quoting former French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drain as saying Trump's comments are, "an inversion of truth." The world knows. So many of us know. I don't entirely understand Trump's submissiveness to Putin and his fascination with other authoritarians - but I fear the darkness ahead.
Appalling. Whenever I hear about Ukrainian news or read articles about the country, I think of how that country has saved the US from a direct conflict with Russia. The US should support every democracy around the world. That must be our policy.
Its neighbors and Europe are also on the menu. That’s why Europe is so peeved over this and has pumped as much or more aid into Ukraine (compared to the US). It’s why countries like Poland publicly put their differences aside and aided Ukraine; took in millions who fled.
This is all beyond any bounds of morality or shame. Thank you for highlighting Trump's abject treachery, Steven. If any were in doubt that Trump is an asset of Putin's, let the facts that Trump is blaming Zelensky for starting the war, is calling him a dictator and is looking to deliver Ukraine to Russia on Putin's terms, set any confusion at rest.
Let this sink in: Putin, abetted by Musk, has managed to install his asset as our President. Are our military leaders paying attention? They swear an oath to ""support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." It's time for them to live up to their responsibility.
Rubio is a little a little WHIMP, and has no qualities to be Secretary of State. He was picked for the job, because they knew he would do and say anything Musk told him to say or do. Russia started the war with Ukraine, Americans are not stupid.
To hear the abominable Trump tell it, this war is Ukraine’s fault for not surrendering territory. “You should have never started it,” Trump said yesterday from Mar-a-Lago, referring to Ukrainian leaders and lying about who began the war. “You could have made a deal.”
This was his apparent justification for not including Ukraine at this table. As if the interests of this proud, independent nation fighting for its life can be simply ignored while Trump and his handmaiden Rubio bow down to Putin. As if Russia’s genocidal war of conquest should be accepted while Ukraine’s fight for freedom should be condemned. As if Russia’s barbaric war crimes, wide-scale bombardment and grotesque destruction should just be forgotten now.
And there was Rubio, slavishly praising his boss, who was at his Florida golf club demanding that Ukrainians hold elections before completing a deal. This was presumably intended to oust President Volodymyr Zelensky, mirroring Putin’s lie that Ukraine’s president is not legitimate. “For three years,” Rubio told reporters in Riyadh, “no one else has been able to bring something together like what we saw today, because Donald Trump is the only leader in the world that can."
And give Russia a chance to influence elections. Like the ones Russia holds in areas it wants to annex. Reports of men in military uniforms going door to door with ballots to be marked under their watchful eyes for them to return.
Yes, a major factor. Their oligarchs were Russia’s pals going along to get along. Zelensky being elected created a new problem for Russia.
An on-going issue was fear of triggering Putin if NATO expanded. As though Putin ever needed an excuse. People who don’t pay attention to foreign affairs don’t get it.
Putin’s 2014 invasion tested the waters & violated the agreement between Russia, Ukraine & the US regarding recognizing its sovereignty without coercion of Ukraine (financially or otherwise). It was part of an effort to reduce nuclear proliferation. Ukraine inherited nuclear weapons left behind by Russia. Ukraine wanted a promise of protection if they gave them back.
The story was it’s Biden’s fault or NATO’s fault has switched to it is Ukraine’s fault. The rest of the Western world knows it is Putin’s fault. It is the way he operates. The US is doing a despicable thing in our names.
Thank you, Steven-- I woke in the middle of the night and realized that America's betrayal of Ukraine through Rubio and Trump is another facet of Trump's kneeling before Putin as he in spirit hands over our beloved country to a real dictator. Reviewing the process brought to mind the unforgetable scene in Saving Private Ryan where one American watches as the German soldier they had captured slowly slides a bayonet under the ribcage of his wounded buddy; to gradually penetrate the heart. I'm old, and will still stand against this treasonous administration with all I've got. Please keep writing for we are taking your words to heart.
Rubio’s a sickening little lickspittle. After tRump walked all over both he and Cruz in 2016…they were on page one of tRump’s book of potential future toadies. They both have certainly earned the title. I can only imagine the trepidation and betrayal the Ukrainian people feel right now. Americans should feel ashamed by the actions of a few traitors that feel they’re entitled to represent us all!
I will always stand with Ukraine against the crooks in America and Russia. It’s very troubling to me that all of my extended Family turned their backs on Democracy and decency and threw their lot in with a bunch of crooks. I will never forgive them!
My family loves Democracy and stands with Ukraine. We are frustrated and sad.
fortunately not all of my extended family took that path, but some did and forgiveness is not on the horizon. I am sickened by all of this and stand with Ukraine. What a betrayal, and right out in the open and applauded by many. Pathetically sad and an affront to all those who love democracy.
Would it be possible to have a nation-wide U.S. protest in which we all wear the blue and yellow colors of Ukraine? We need enough people to participate that the legacy media would be forced to cover it because it would be everywhere. The legacy media was all in on covering the Ukraine war when it began, and then it lost interest when it was not over immediately.
Rubio did not want to normalize relationships with Cuba, the country from which his family fled. However, he is perfectly willing to sit down with Putin and betray an independent country in exchange for his position as Secretary of State, an office he tarnishes on a daily basis.
Are you surprised? Marco Rubio, DEI hire and cynical choice for rubber stamp, travels to anti democratic Saudi Arabia to sell out Ukraine and its Jew leader. Remember the Kurds?
The murderers of Khashoggi!
And destroyers of Yemen.
Remember….the majority of the 9/11 TERRORISTS came from SAUDI ARABIA. Why do people insist on forgetting this fact?
Then later dangling Trump & son-in-law like marionettes.
“They pay in cash” 🤮
Hmmmmm . . . "Jew leader" . . . used in this way this phrasing has historically been used as a slur.
My point exactly—he’s just subhuman to them. (Irony: For all his loud bigotry, Stephen Miller will always be a Jew too.)
Jew leader? Whatever are you are trying to say here?
Baldly, that despite all their protestations about Israel, Republicans are traditionally antisemitic. Remember Nixon on tape?
Marco "Neville Chamberlin" Rubio seen smiling and shaking hands will be the classic portrayal of appeasement for the 21st century - that is if we have descendants that even know or care. I wish a couple of American billionaires with a conscience and a love for democracy would find a way to "loan" Ukraine $60 billion or so to help them fund this war. I'd do it if my pockets were that heavily laden with lucre.
The Orange Felon must be rubbing his hands in glee over because Marco has come a long way, Baby.
https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/documents/rubio-campaign-press-release-rubio-donald-trump-dangerous
I've never been more ashamed to be an American. Picking stupid trade fights with our allies is the what we now do on a good day. On a bad day, we sell out a sovereign nation (Ukraine) to appease Putin. I'm disgusted. Suppressing the urge to vomit in my mouth takes real effort. Any person who finds any of this acceptable, should stay very far away from me. Forever.
Ukraine faces a very real threat of ethic cleansing if overtaken by Russia. They were under Russian domination when “there is no Ukraine” was the policy in the early 1930s. Russification was the policy of Russia in the past in this region over areas it controlled. The families have not forgotten Holodomor - death by deliberate starvation.
Ukranians who survive will not forget the US betrayal.
It is horrid ..being on the BAD SIDE…America is difficult to recognize anymore.
Earth sobs
as she turns
into night's
darkness
Mr. Beschloss, your use of "craven" to describe Rubio is so accurate. "Contemptibly lacking in courage. Cowardly." I have never been a fan of his (I live in Florida), but I have always acknowledged his intelligence and (until now) informed world view. And so he knows better. How does he sleep at night?
As for Trump, The NY Times is quoting former French foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drain as saying Trump's comments are, "an inversion of truth." The world knows. So many of us know. I don't entirely understand Trump's submissiveness to Putin and his fascination with other authoritarians - but I fear the darkness ahead.
99 US Senators confirmed him? Who is going to stand up for our democracy if all but 1 senator folded. This is disgusting
Appalling. Whenever I hear about Ukrainian news or read articles about the country, I think of how that country has saved the US from a direct conflict with Russia. The US should support every democracy around the world. That must be our policy.
Its neighbors and Europe are also on the menu. That’s why Europe is so peeved over this and has pumped as much or more aid into Ukraine (compared to the US). It’s why countries like Poland publicly put their differences aside and aided Ukraine; took in millions who fled.
This is all beyond any bounds of morality or shame. Thank you for highlighting Trump's abject treachery, Steven. If any were in doubt that Trump is an asset of Putin's, let the facts that Trump is blaming Zelensky for starting the war, is calling him a dictator and is looking to deliver Ukraine to Russia on Putin's terms, set any confusion at rest.
Let this sink in: Putin, abetted by Musk, has managed to install his asset as our President. Are our military leaders paying attention? They swear an oath to ""support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic." It's time for them to live up to their responsibility.
Rubio is a little a little WHIMP, and has no qualities to be Secretary of State. He was picked for the job, because they knew he would do and say anything Musk told him to say or do. Russia started the war with Ukraine, Americans are not stupid.
A great many Americans are stupid. Look at the numbers who voted for Trump. And would vote for him again.
No other word for this than SICKENING:
To hear the abominable Trump tell it, this war is Ukraine’s fault for not surrendering territory. “You should have never started it,” Trump said yesterday from Mar-a-Lago, referring to Ukrainian leaders and lying about who began the war. “You could have made a deal.”
This was his apparent justification for not including Ukraine at this table. As if the interests of this proud, independent nation fighting for its life can be simply ignored while Trump and his handmaiden Rubio bow down to Putin. As if Russia’s genocidal war of conquest should be accepted while Ukraine’s fight for freedom should be condemned. As if Russia’s barbaric war crimes, wide-scale bombardment and grotesque destruction should just be forgotten now.
And there was Rubio, slavishly praising his boss, who was at his Florida golf club demanding that Ukrainians hold elections before completing a deal. This was presumably intended to oust President Volodymyr Zelensky, mirroring Putin’s lie that Ukraine’s president is not legitimate. “For three years,” Rubio told reporters in Riyadh, “no one else has been able to bring something together like what we saw today, because Donald Trump is the only leader in the world that can."
And give Russia a chance to influence elections. Like the ones Russia holds in areas it wants to annex. Reports of men in military uniforms going door to door with ballots to be marked under their watchful eyes for them to return.
The reason Ukraine wasn't able to join NATO was that they were not a democracy because their President was a pawn of Russia.
Yes, a major factor. Their oligarchs were Russia’s pals going along to get along. Zelensky being elected created a new problem for Russia.
An on-going issue was fear of triggering Putin if NATO expanded. As though Putin ever needed an excuse. People who don’t pay attention to foreign affairs don’t get it.
Putin’s 2014 invasion tested the waters & violated the agreement between Russia, Ukraine & the US regarding recognizing its sovereignty without coercion of Ukraine (financially or otherwise). It was part of an effort to reduce nuclear proliferation. Ukraine inherited nuclear weapons left behind by Russia. Ukraine wanted a promise of protection if they gave them back.
The story was it’s Biden’s fault or NATO’s fault has switched to it is Ukraine’s fault. The rest of the Western world knows it is Putin’s fault. It is the way he operates. The US is doing a despicable thing in our names.
Rubio looks quite unhappy in all photos.
When I see this picture, I imagine Marco Rubio sitting in a high chair with Putin hand feeding him.
Thank you, Steven-- I woke in the middle of the night and realized that America's betrayal of Ukraine through Rubio and Trump is another facet of Trump's kneeling before Putin as he in spirit hands over our beloved country to a real dictator. Reviewing the process brought to mind the unforgetable scene in Saving Private Ryan where one American watches as the German soldier they had captured slowly slides a bayonet under the ribcage of his wounded buddy; to gradually penetrate the heart. I'm old, and will still stand against this treasonous administration with all I've got. Please keep writing for we are taking your words to heart.
A brazen disregard for Ukraine as they divide the spoils of war….disgusting!
Rubio’s a sickening little lickspittle. After tRump walked all over both he and Cruz in 2016…they were on page one of tRump’s book of potential future toadies. They both have certainly earned the title. I can only imagine the trepidation and betrayal the Ukrainian people feel right now. Americans should feel ashamed by the actions of a few traitors that feel they’re entitled to represent us all!