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Originally Posted by Skybird

The Ukraine cannot like the threat in this: Republicans said if they win midterm elections, they will put feet on the brake of further weapon deliveries to Ukraine.

They could as well put a poisoned blade into Ukraine's back. Some fellas have not understood to what degree a Russian win in this war also would effect the strategic interest of the US. And this with a Taiwan war being described by Blinken just recently to maybe begin much earlier than anyone was assuming so far. If the US really plans to heavily engage in Taiwan'S defence, then it has all interest in the world to do this in a situation of calm, stability and Russian weakness in America's back (means: Europe).

This is not to say the Europeans should not do more. They should. But fact also is that they do not want to, and in parts also can not. Fair or not, just or not: a Russian win will weaken Europe to a degree that the US must be deeply worried for its very own essential interests. I know many Reps dream and fabulate about isolationism. But that era where it could work, is long since gone. Nowadays, it will not work and cannot work. There would be enormous economic payback from all directions.

A fall of Taiwan also is unacceptable, since it is the chip factory of the world. Letting that fall into the hands of Bejing means that China has the complete rest of the world by its balls. Any volunteers wanting that...?

No?

Thought so. At least some sanity is left in this world.


Prentagon has asked General Dynamics to increase production rates for HIMARS platforms and ammunition. GD said they will rise production rates by around 50%.

Just last March Republicans we’re demanding Biden do more to help Ukraine. Most opposition to any aid package or for that matter ANY bill arises from all the billions of dollars of PORK that’s attached to it. But most citizens are content with just the headlines and don’t pay attention to details for the simple fact politics is now a team sport. Then there are junior members trying to make waves and get noticed. We are also in the run up to mid-terms so all sorts of crap is being spewed. It’s Blue anon against Q-anon.

Personally I don’t think much will change in the way of U.S. long terms strategic goals. The only thing that will change is some new topic for us to argue amongst ourselves. While for those on the hill it’s business as usual.