Posted on 03/13/2022 6:36:41 PM PDT by conservative98
Biden gives Putin a win with his indefensible decision to deny Ukraine fighter jets
By John Bolton – NY Post
On Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said the war with Russia was at a “strategic turning point.” Unfortunately, America and NATO may have missed it. President Joe Biden’s decision to reject transferring Polish MiG fighter jets to Ukraine is inexplicable and indefensible. Kyiv’s heroic resistance to unprovoked aggression has exceeded pre-war expectations, both NATO’s and Russia’s. Innumerable Russian mistakes and failures, from strategy down to basic logistics, have been equally startling. The Kremlin has not achieved key objectives, its advances have been slowed or halted, and its casualties are reportedly rising alarmingly. But there is no guarantee that Ukraine can maintain the present standoff, let alone repel the invasion and restore the status quo ante bellum. It is not enough to say that Zelensky is losing slowly, especially if and when the moment for negotiations comes. Nor is it politically helpful for his purported allies to publicly refuse requests for help, like the MiGs or a no-fly zone over Ukraine, even a partial no-fly zone to stem the surging humanitarian tragedy of millions forced to flee their homes. Biden’s White House has offered numerous rationales for rejecting the MiG transfer, so many that it suggests a desperate effort to hide the real reason: Biden is intimidated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Whereas Biden’s effort to deter Russia’s invasion failed, Putin’s efforts to deter the United States from responding adequately have unfortunately been all too successful. Washington in fact actively considered the Polish MiG transfer and sent signals it was all but approved. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said so expressly. CBS anchor Margaret Brennan asked him March 6, “If, for instance, the Polish government . . . wants to send fighter jets, does that get a green light from the US, or are you afraid that that will escalate tension?” Blinken replied, “No, that gets a green light. In fact, we’re talking with our Polish friends right now about what we might be able to do to backfill their needs if, in fact, they choose to provide these fighter jets to the Ukrainians.”
BOLTON THE WARMONGER SAD BIDEN DID NOT ENGULF THE WORLD IN WAR BY SENDING MIGS TO UKRAINE https://t.co/lE2NIDFkj9— Michael Savage (@ASavageNation) March 13, 2022
George W. Bush Blasted John Bolton In 2008: ‘I Don’t Consider Bolton Credible’
Would he have said the same if we handed Zelensky nukes?
Probably.
We have Migs... Who knew.?
Bolton’s whole career is based on his willingness to suggest a wider war. Circumstances don’t seem to matter to him. Ask his opinion and chances are he’ll say: “I think we should nuke the bastards.”
The original plan was for Poland to supply MiGs to Ukraine and the US would backfill Poland with F16s.
I can’t believe what an air-head this guy turned out to be.
If the U. S. facilitates aircraft for the Ukraine, it’s like
the U. S. going to war against Russia.
Who is that going to help?
Ahhhh, NO! No thanks!
Bolton seems like that nerd kid in high screwl that nobody wanted around. Somehow he always managed to be present and making himself noticed though nobody paid much attention to what he said because he was always WRONG.
Anybody keeps him around at their own peril.
He also reminds me of Alexander Hague, just waiting on a chance to make himself the available hero to take over.
Are there any periods in that piece?
It wasn’t Polands plan. And Poland didn’t faĺl for it either. Nice try Blinken.
I do not believe I said it was Poland’s plan.
That was never a plan. It was a stupid suggestion by Blinkin that backfired in his stupid face because he just made it up.
In this case I agree with Bolton
Bolton needs to retire. He is getting too old to lie convincingly.
Ukraine has had 30 years to prepare for a war which they knew must come some day. During the Obama years Biden was the “special” envoy to Ukraine.
Ukraine saying that they need equipment now is too late and proves to me:
They didn’t take Russian threats seriously.
They believed Biden would do more but they underestimated his incompetence.
Ukrainians are brave but leadership is corrupt.
With satellite images and local intelligence Ukraine should have knowledge that should make it impossible for Russian military to move and easy to attack— then run.
No you didn’t. It was the US plan that we presented publicly without Polands by-in. Sort of expecting them to fall in line. Freaking Blinken diplomacy.
Mark Levin was a big supporter of his.
A few, and a couple of colons (”They love their colons...” — Chris Plante, WMAL - DC)
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Deranged. The fact that as soon as an outsider had even a semblance of power peace started breaking out all over the world, economy was heading very quickly in the right direction, manufacturing started coming westward should really say a lot.
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