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Zelensky to US lawmakers: 'We need you right now' as he invokes Pearl Harbor and 9/11
CNN ^ | March 16, 2022 | Clare Foran

Posted on 03/16/2022 7:00:27 AM PDT by McGruff

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Congress for help directly Wednesday, telling US lawmakers "we need you right now" as he invoked tragedies in American history like the attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attack.

Zelensky addressed President Joe Biden directly in the historic speech, "You are the leader of your grand nation. I wish you to be the leader of the world. Being the leader of the world means to be the leader of peace," he said at the conclusion of his remarks, which were met with a standing ovation from lawmakers.

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TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: congress; desperation; ukrainepropaganda; ukrainewar; zelenskyspeech
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To: mad_as_he$$
I am gonna say I’m done with Republicans all of them top to bottom.

Why bring Lindsay Graham into this?

21 posted on 03/16/2022 7:16:50 AM PDT by dfwgator (Endut! Hoch Hech!)
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To: McGruff

If the Russians are getting their butt kicked, why does he need anything?


22 posted on 03/16/2022 7:18:50 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: McGruff

Pity the Ukraine. So close to Russia, and so far from God.

I have no doubt the Ukrainian people are among the most fiercely self-reliant and resilient people in the world, and they desperately need a break. They face only turbulence and privation down the road, perhaps for years to come, and no way to get back to even yesterday.

In a way, they were probably aspiring to become like they picture America to be, but even that picture is changing day by day here at home, as a home-grown version of “command-and-control” regime is asserting ever more dominance over the American, sinking into their own slough of despair. Accelerating inflation, supply chain woes, and an intransigent regime in Washington that will not apply the methods and proven measures to reverse virtually all the damage so far done to what was a thriving and growing economy.

Let’s go, Brandon.


23 posted on 03/16/2022 7:20:09 AM PDT by alloysteel (There are folks running the government who shouldn't be allowed to play with matches - Will Rogers)
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To: Toespi

The guy is a trained entertainer. We was just acting the part.

HIs puppet masters made him do the speech.

Lindseed Graham and MIC need to sell some more expensive aircraft since the folly in Afghanistan has ended........


24 posted on 03/16/2022 7:22:44 AM PDT by blackberry1
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To: everyone
Rep. Elise Stefanik @RepStefanik

The American people stand strongly with the people of Ukraine.

The Ukrainian people need those MiGs, and they need them now they needed them yesterday.”

From House Republicans

10:27 AM · Mar 16, 2022

25 posted on 03/16/2022 7:31:42 AM PDT by McGruff (It's America First, stupid.)
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To: EEGator
If the Russians are getting their butt kicked, why does he need anything?

Exactly. The lies and propaganda about this war are staggering. "The Russians have bitten off more than they can chew". "The Russian tank convoy is bogged down". "Putin underestimated the fierce resistance". Blah Blah Blah.

26 posted on 03/16/2022 7:34:34 AM PDT by Right Brother
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To: McGruff

Continuance of 24/7 Putin-Zelenskey Russia-Ukraine Corporate State Media distraction propaganda.

Biden’s Marxist handlers want WWIII to lay down Martial Law to retain their power through the midterms.


27 posted on 03/16/2022 7:34:37 AM PDT by Hostage (Article V)
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To: skeeter

The Achilles heel of the Russian invasion is the Russian Navy’s virtual control of the Black Sea and their ability to land troops and supplies unopposed. If NATO or the US really wanted to help, it would supply Ukraine with sophisticated stealthy drones armed with anti ship missiles. However there is only so much that you can poke a bear with nuclear weapons. suspect in the final analysis Zelensky will receice huge praise and acclaim but almost none of the actual, real support he wants.


28 posted on 03/16/2022 7:40:57 AM PDT by allendale
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To: McGruff

pearl Harbor and 9-11, different than Russia invading Ukraine...WE were attacked on our home soil.


29 posted on 03/16/2022 7:42:15 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: RushIsMyTeddyBear
The propaganda video with the violin music was over the top.

Totally agree, please spare me.

30 posted on 03/16/2022 7:43:08 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: McGruff

Is that her opinion from War College?


31 posted on 03/16/2022 7:44:15 AM PDT by EEGator
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To: logi_cal869

That explains why slow Joe is happy.

His brain bearly registers on a scale.


32 posted on 03/16/2022 7:50:07 AM PDT by cableguymn
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To: skeeter

‘...because its painfully obvious the individuals constituting my government don’t give a shiite about anything but what benefits them.’

what’s even more painful and obvious is that every single entity that has ever been devised to control the masses (governments, schools, churches, etc) has never, and never will, give a damn about those they control...

why people have so willingly relinquished independent thought and action for phony socialized comforts remains the primary theme for writers and historians to debate for centuries to come...


33 posted on 03/16/2022 7:51:17 AM PDT by IrishBrigade
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To: McGruff

we’ll if nobody wants to stop Putin in Ukraine then I wonder if Poland will be next.


34 posted on 03/16/2022 7:56:39 AM PDT by Rappini (Compromise has its place. It's called second.)
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To: McGruff
As soon as I see an announcement that a foreign leader is going to address Congress on some pressing matter, I write it off as 100% bullsh!t propaganda.

That's the consequence of seeing that pathetic clown show from 2002 when Bibi Netanyahu had the audacity to "guarantee" to Congress that a U.S. invasion of Iraq would have nothing but great consequences for the region.

Screw these clowns.

MAGA.

35 posted on 03/16/2022 7:58:46 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Mr. Potato Head ... Mr. Potato Head! Back doors are not secrets.")
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To: McGruff
........ I am currently waiting to see if my family and friends that have just been deployed over there will be fighting in yet another war or not ... And if they will ever be returning home ..... And if they do ..... Will they be returning in one piece?

.... Ya .... I'm kinda getting too Old for this Sh!t ....... Was planning on retiring in peace soon .... Now both the Retiring and the Peace part are appearing to be no longer possible ....

36 posted on 03/16/2022 8:04:03 AM PDT by R_Kangel ("A nation of sheep will beget a nation ruled by wolves")
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To: McGruff

Yawn. It has been three weeks and this show is getting older and older with each trip to the store or gas station.

You have been propped up and abandoned to your fate President Zelensky. Time to stop the Hollywood screenplay written for you by folks who could careless and deal with reality


37 posted on 03/16/2022 8:06:24 AM PDT by ALX
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To: Toespi

What? No references to George Floyd? POCs will never abide to that!


38 posted on 03/16/2022 8:08:50 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Remember the Alamo! Remember Goliad! Remember Gonzales! Come and Take It!)
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To: McGruff

“Leader of the world”?

That’s too much for Joe. After all, he thought he was just running for the Senate.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqS4m-8B4IQ


39 posted on 03/16/2022 8:10:51 AM PDT by Deo volente ("When we see the image of a baby in the womb, we glimpse the majesty of God's creation." Pres. Trump)
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To: EEGator

post of the day. +1


40 posted on 03/16/2022 8:11:55 AM PDT by jimjohn (We're at war, people. Start acting like it.)
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