Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Trump said to have asked Europe to halt buying Russian oil
Baha Breaking News ^ | 9/4/2025 | Christian Baha

Posted on 09/04/2025 7:26:02 AM PDT by marcusmaximus

click here to read article


Click here: to donate by Credit Card

Or here: to donate by PayPal

Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794

Thank you very much and God bless you.


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100101-109 next last
To: Kazan

LOL, you are so far gone that half the time you don’t even know or care what you are posting, that was a good example.


81 posted on 09/04/2025 1:25:40 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 79 | View Replies]

To: grumpygresh

“”””But are you saying that the 2 nations are not at war?””””

Three nations, Kim Jong Un and Putin are allies in this war.


82 posted on 09/04/2025 1:29:40 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 62 | View Replies]

To: Kazan

83 posted on 09/04/2025 1:29:40 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 79 | View Replies]

To: kiryandil

LOL, like a child with your old irrelevant posts and obsession with spewing nothing but emotions on threads.


84 posted on 09/04/2025 1:31:32 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 83 | View Replies]

To: ansel12; Kazan

You got spanked, you little female dog.


85 posted on 09/04/2025 1:35:18 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 84 | View Replies]

To: kiryandil

That is an excellent example of your emotions and childishness, they are a constant of your posts, everything is emotional and personal with you while almost never about the thread topic, weird.


86 posted on 09/04/2025 1:41:42 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 85 | View Replies]

To: ansel12; Kazan

Shut up, troll.

Kazan, look at him cry like the little female dog he is.


87 posted on 09/04/2025 1:49:33 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 86 | View Replies]

To: kiryandil

A lot of weird sex stuff in your posts, usually about some male’s emissions or erections, but a whole, whole lot of it, pure emotions with you and posters here and huge amounts of rage.


88 posted on 09/04/2025 1:53:50 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 87 | View Replies]

To: Kazan

Biden and Trump, two different animals. Trump was giving Russia time and space to reach a peace deal. Now that Russia appears intent on continuing this war, Trump will have to turn up the pain and turn up the pain he will.


89 posted on 09/04/2025 1:54:27 PM PDT by McCarthysGhost
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 72 | View Replies]

To: ansel12

[ Ukraine Frontline Changes ] MASSIVE DISASTER AT KUPYANSK!!! Siversk about to be sieged!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t28LxIVPJ0o

Komar front collapses! Suit up and get thee back to The Fulda Gap, troll!


90 posted on 09/04/2025 1:56:23 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 88 | View Replies]

To: Kazan

Biden and Trump, two different animals. Trump was giving Russia time and space to reach a peace deal. Now that Russia appears intent on continuing this war, Trump will have to turn up the pain. I hope you weren’t assuming that Trump would just sit back and allow Russia to rampage across Ukraine and do nothing.


91 posted on 09/04/2025 1:58:54 PM PDT by McCarthysGhost
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 72 | View Replies]

To: Kazan

Wyatt at DPA dishes The Collapse news - will the troll shut up, suit up and get over there, or is he just a keyboard warrior, living on memories of The Fulda Gap?

https://freerepublic.com/focus/chat/4338571/posts?page=90#90

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂


92 posted on 09/04/2025 1:59:38 PM PDT by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 79 | View Replies]

To: kiryandil

Things change, President Trump moved a lot of those troops forward to Poland.
Our president has those American troops in Germany training and arming the Ukraine soldiers, to fight the Russians and North Koreans.


93 posted on 09/04/2025 2:04:18 PM PDT by ansel12 ((NATO warrior under Reagan, and RA under Nixon, bemoaning the pro-Russians from Vietnam to Ukraine.))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 90 | View Replies]

To: SaxxonWoods

Whats to deter Putin from resuming hostilities agains Ukraine later after a peace deal has been penned?


94 posted on 09/04/2025 2:36:14 PM PDT by grumpygresh
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 65 | View Replies]

To: grumpygresh

“Whats to deter Putin from resuming hostilities agains Ukraine later after a peace deal has been penned?”

I thought you deserved a good answer so I asked AI:

What makes countries honor treaties that end wars?
Great question—because the answer isn’t just about ink on paper. Countries honor peace treaties for a mix of strategic, legal, political, and moral reasons, and the balance of these factors can shift depending on the context. Here’s a breakdown:

🛡️ Strategic Interests
Mutual benefit: Treaties often include terms that benefit both sides—like trade access, security guarantees, or territorial recognition.

Avoiding renewed conflict: War is costly. Once exhausted, nations often prefer stability over risking another round of destruction.

Power dynamics: If one side is clearly dominant, the weaker party may comply simply to avoid further losses.

📜 Legal and Diplomatic Pressure
International law: Treaties are binding under international law. Violating them can lead to sanctions or loss of credibility.

Global institutions: Bodies like the United Nations help monitor and enforce peace agreements, and can rally international response against violations.

Recognition and legitimacy: Honoring treaties can help a country gain or maintain diplomatic recognition and legitimacy on the world stage.

🤝 Political and Domestic Incentives
Public support: Citizens often demand peace after prolonged conflict. Leaders may honor treaties to maintain domestic stability.

Economic recovery: Peace treaties often unlock aid, trade, and investment—critical for rebuilding after war.

Leadership legacy: Politicians may want to be remembered as peacemakers rather than warmongers.

🧭 Moral and Cultural Norms
Norms of behavior: Over time, honoring treaties becomes part of the expected conduct between nations.

Historical memory: Some countries honor treaties to avoid repeating past mistakes or to heal historical wounds.

⚠️ But What Happens When They Don’t?
Treaty violations can lead to:

Renewed conflict or proxy wars

Diplomatic isolation

Economic sanctions

Loss of trust in future negotiations


95 posted on 09/04/2025 6:17:02 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 94 | View Replies]

To: grumpygresh

My short answer would have been, “What’s to stop Ukraine if they rebuild or get nukes?”

In the end, if you want to make war and you are strong enough, you can make war and there are no rules that can stop you. The US could have done that at the end of WWII.

That’s where the saying “Peace through strength” came from.


96 posted on 09/04/2025 6:20:47 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 94 | View Replies]

To: SaxxonWoods

“My short answer would have been, “What’s to stop Ukraine if they rebuild or get nukes?””

You ducked the question.


97 posted on 09/04/2025 6:23:14 PM PDT by TexasGator (iThe 750 hp Florida Gnat)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 96 | View Replies]

To: grumpygresh

Who cares, they’re all guilty, not my circus and not my monkeys.

Instead the powers that be would rather push another world war. Over what? That shitshow?


98 posted on 09/04/2025 6:23:27 PM PDT by Bulwyf
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 45 | View Replies]

To: TexasGator

See my #96 where the question was answered at length.


99 posted on 09/04/2025 6:47:44 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 97 | View Replies]

To: SaxxonWoods

Sorry, see my #95 where the question was answered.


100 posted on 09/04/2025 6:48:35 PM PDT by SaxxonWoods (Annnd....TRUMP IS RIGHT AGAIN.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 99 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-20 ... 41-6061-8081-100101-109 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson