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Which of all the many moral scandals are you refering to?
What happened with, amongst others, the Epstein- scandal? Why does someone still believe any moral scandal will hinder T?
What happened with, amongst others, the Epstein- scandal? Why does someone still believe any moral scandal will hinder T?
January 29, 2026 at 7:44 AM
Which of all the many moral scandals are you refering to?
What happened with, amongst others, the Epstein- scandal? Why does someone still believe any moral scandal will hinder T?
What happened with, amongst others, the Epstein- scandal? Why does someone still believe any moral scandal will hinder T?
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Why not ask a 4th question: do we (Hungarians) want to stay in the EU or rather join RF?
January 27, 2026 at 7:24 PM
Why not ask a 4th question: do we (Hungarians) want to stay in the EU or rather join RF?
Of course I want someone to confront the bully. However. in an open power struggle such a 'teacher' is lacking. Most certainly not Rutte. Here the classroom analogy breaks down. Thus rests us only subtle manipulation (Rutte), international cooperation (EU, China, India, Brazilië) and an act of God.
January 27, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Of course I want someone to confront the bully. However. in an open power struggle such a 'teacher' is lacking. Most certainly not Rutte. Here the classroom analogy breaks down. Thus rests us only subtle manipulation (Rutte), international cooperation (EU, China, India, Brazilië) and an act of God.
I agree there is no US iron-clad commitment anymore, but as SG of NATO it is his job to keep promoting the idea.
He still appears to be the only (thin) connection between US and the others.
He still appears to be the only (thin) connection between US and the others.
January 27, 2026 at 3:03 PM
I agree there is no US iron-clad commitment anymore, but as SG of NATO it is his job to keep promoting the idea.
He still appears to be the only (thin) connection between US and the others.
He still appears to be the only (thin) connection between US and the others.
Not worth of any serious response, I say.
January 26, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Not worth of any serious response, I say.
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De reactie van luitenant-generaal b.d. Mart de Kruif, in 2009 commandant van alle 40.000 ISAF-troepen in Zuid-Afghanistan.
January 26, 2026 at 1:36 PM
De reactie van luitenant-generaal b.d. Mart de Kruif, in 2009 commandant van alle 40.000 ISAF-troepen in Zuid-Afghanistan.
Bessent (I'm not a fan, though) would have had a point, were it not for the rediculous tariffs -or threaths thereof - to US allies, like Canada or Europe. These unpredictable manoevres force Europe to seek trade somewhere else.
January 26, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Bessent (I'm not a fan, though) would have had a point, were it not for the rediculous tariffs -or threaths thereof - to US allies, like Canada or Europe. These unpredictable manoevres force Europe to seek trade somewhere else.
I'm not in any position and don't know how to reach him, but please convey my heartfelt congratulations to him and to his wife and family.
I know he is only human, but indeed there are very, very few men like him. And not any of those are alive today.
I know he is only human, but indeed there are very, very few men like him. And not any of those are alive today.
January 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM
I'm not in any position and don't know how to reach him, but please convey my heartfelt congratulations to him and to his wife and family.
I know he is only human, but indeed there are very, very few men like him. And not any of those are alive today.
I know he is only human, but indeed there are very, very few men like him. And not any of those are alive today.
Jetten heeft dezelfde slagkracht als elke nieuwe NL premier.
Dat hij premier is van een minderheids- Kabinet zegt in het buitenland weinig. Het verhoogt wel de kans dat hij handelt namens een èchte meerderheid, anders dan een premier van een bijeen gerommeld meerderheids- Kabinet.
Dat hij premier is van een minderheids- Kabinet zegt in het buitenland weinig. Het verhoogt wel de kans dat hij handelt namens een èchte meerderheid, anders dan een premier van een bijeen gerommeld meerderheids- Kabinet.
January 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Jetten heeft dezelfde slagkracht als elke nieuwe NL premier.
Dat hij premier is van een minderheids- Kabinet zegt in het buitenland weinig. Het verhoogt wel de kans dat hij handelt namens een èchte meerderheid, anders dan een premier van een bijeen gerommeld meerderheids- Kabinet.
Dat hij premier is van een minderheids- Kabinet zegt in het buitenland weinig. Het verhoogt wel de kans dat hij handelt namens een èchte meerderheid, anders dan een premier van een bijeen gerommeld meerderheids- Kabinet.
Russia is no longer afraid of or respects the US, since this US government has given up on democracy, free speech and 'soft power' and is prettymuch doing Putins bidding.
January 24, 2026 at 8:43 AM
Russia is no longer afraid of or respects the US, since this US government has given up on democracy, free speech and 'soft power' and is prettymuch doing Putins bidding.
And who is surprised by who is leaking this confidential note?
January 23, 2026 at 11:48 AM
And who is surprised by who is leaking this confidential note?
Is dit een serieuze vraag?
January 21, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Is dit een serieuze vraag?
Who comes up with these numbers? At least, the first wave of tariffs was somewhat founded in a comparison of differences in trade deficit. Why not 2463% tariffs? Or a gazillion%?
Why not stop importing goods at all? Then at least US citizens would not have to pay for the tariffs at all!
Why not stop importing goods at all? Then at least US citizens would not have to pay for the tariffs at all!
January 20, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Who comes up with these numbers? At least, the first wave of tariffs was somewhat founded in a comparison of differences in trade deficit. Why not 2463% tariffs? Or a gazillion%?
Why not stop importing goods at all? Then at least US citizens would not have to pay for the tariffs at all!
Why not stop importing goods at all? Then at least US citizens would not have to pay for the tariffs at all!
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The us has relatively small arctic capabilities. Without their European and British bases after invasion they would struggle to project power to a large section of the world. Airplanes need bases and fuel.
January 20, 2026 at 5:53 PM
The us has relatively small arctic capabilities. Without their European and British bases after invasion they would struggle to project power to a large section of the world. Airplanes need bases and fuel.
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Een aantal landen (en dan vooral zij die geen wapens of geld leveren) lijken warmtebronnen te leveren. Is er enig coördinatie of overzicht?
Een aantal landen (en dan vooral zij die geen wapens of geld leveren) lijken warmtebronnen te leveren. Is er enig coördinatie of overzicht?
January 20, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Erg goed van Sytske e.a. om dit soort persoonlijke feedback te geven.
Een aantal landen (en dan vooral zij die geen wapens of geld leveren) lijken warmtebronnen te leveren. Is er enig coördinatie of overzicht?
Een aantal landen (en dan vooral zij die geen wapens of geld leveren) lijken warmtebronnen te leveren. Is er enig coördinatie of overzicht?
If true (which I still doubt) it would be a glimmer of hope, because it would show there may be some decency left in the corporate world.
January 20, 2026 at 5:19 PM
If true (which I still doubt) it would be a glimmer of hope, because it would show there may be some decency left in the corporate world.
Opmerkelijk dat er nog steeds gerenomeerde PVV kamerleden zijn die werkelijk denken dat het de (nu nog resterende) PVV stemmers daadwerkelijk zijn geinteresseerd in inhoudelijke, democratisch tot stand gekomen, maatregelen.
January 20, 2026 at 1:38 PM
Opmerkelijk dat er nog steeds gerenomeerde PVV kamerleden zijn die werkelijk denken dat het de (nu nog resterende) PVV stemmers daadwerkelijk zijn geinteresseerd in inhoudelijke, democratisch tot stand gekomen, maatregelen.
I understand the hesitancy. But it would also mean the recognition of Ukrain's ligitimacy. And it would show Ukrain's want for peace and please Trump
January 20, 2026 at 12:14 PM
I understand the hesitancy. But it would also mean the recognition of Ukrain's ligitimacy. And it would show Ukrain's want for peace and please Trump
As I see it raising tariffs is virtually the same as devaluating your currency i.e. the dollar.
January 19, 2026 at 4:43 PM
As I see it raising tariffs is virtually the same as devaluating your currency i.e. the dollar.
A tit-for-tat strategy is the best strategy. The rapid and measured response by the mayor European countries is excellent (and no small feat in itself).
However, this strategy can't garanty immediate success, but it is still the best strategy in the long run.
However, this strategy can't garanty immediate success, but it is still the best strategy in the long run.
January 19, 2026 at 11:45 AM
A tit-for-tat strategy is the best strategy. The rapid and measured response by the mayor European countries is excellent (and no small feat in itself).
However, this strategy can't garanty immediate success, but it is still the best strategy in the long run.
However, this strategy can't garanty immediate success, but it is still the best strategy in the long run.
Please don't joke about such precarious affaire and such beautiful, precious and vulnerable (norwegian) islands.
January 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Please don't joke about such precarious affaire and such beautiful, precious and vulnerable (norwegian) islands.
Yes, 'Europe' may or may not ultimately back off.
But for now it is important that Greenlanders are willing to actually militarily defend what's theirs. Preferably credibly supported by Denmark and European allies.
That would seriously test T's resolve rather make it a walk-over.
But for now it is important that Greenlanders are willing to actually militarily defend what's theirs. Preferably credibly supported by Denmark and European allies.
That would seriously test T's resolve rather make it a walk-over.
January 17, 2026 at 9:30 AM
Yes, 'Europe' may or may not ultimately back off.
But for now it is important that Greenlanders are willing to actually militarily defend what's theirs. Preferably credibly supported by Denmark and European allies.
That would seriously test T's resolve rather make it a walk-over.
But for now it is important that Greenlanders are willing to actually militarily defend what's theirs. Preferably credibly supported by Denmark and European allies.
That would seriously test T's resolve rather make it a walk-over.