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DeSantis: Ukraine Aid Not 'Vital' National Interest
Newsmax ^ | March 14, 2023 | Fran Beyer

Posted on 03/15/2023 8:03:24 AM PDT by Navy Patriot

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says protecting Ukraine against Russia's invasion is not one of America's "vital national interests" in the face of more pressing issues closer to home.

In a statement broadcast on Monday's "Tucker Carlson Tonight," DeSantis, a potential 2024 GOP presidential candidate, countered President Joe Biden's oft-repeated vow that the United States' support of Kyiv is "unwavering" and will continue for as long as needed.

"While the U.S. has many vital national interests — securing our borders, addressing the crisis of readiness within our military, achieving energy security and independence, and checking the economic, cultural, and military power of the Chinese Communist Party — becoming further entangled in a territorial dispute between Ukraine and Russia is not one of them," DeSantis said in the statement.

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To: Navy Patriot

I agree with DeSantis. The biggest danger to this country comes from our open border, something Biden refuses to protect. The money spent on foreign wars should go to border protection and handling the East Palestine disaster (Biden went to Ukraine but not East Palestine and has no concern for them).


41 posted on 03/15/2023 12:29:02 PM PDT by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: DugwayDuke

So you are saying if its not Communism, it is democracy. I say it is a third thing, which is a corrupt regime which is no where near Democracy. You assume Democracy. I see no signs of it.

So, what is the interest of the United states that justifies sending our blood and treasure there, when Europe won’t lift anything but a pinky finger to help?

I see us reducing our ability to defend ourselves while placing ourselves in a situation in which it is more likely that we will be embroiled in a war to assist people who never gave any true credence to Democracy in the sense that Americans have used it.

It should always be that we fight only when our interests are at stake, and being the world’s police force is not in our interest.

If Ukraine wanted peace, without invasion, why did they poke the bear to joint NATO when it was not necessary? WHy did they accommodate the US since the 2014 “revolution” to get us into this conflict? Who created the “2014 “revolution?”

Are any of these things relevant, or am I to be labelled a Lindberg baby?

We need to dig deeper into the causes and motives of those who would ask us to let out children die for their own interests.


42 posted on 03/15/2023 1:55:25 PM PDT by LachlanMinnesota
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To: LachlanMinnesota

If Ukraine wanted peace, without invasion, why did they poke the bear to joint NATO when it was not necessary? WHy did they accommodate the US since the 2014 “revolution” to get us into this conflict? Who created the “2014 “revolution?”

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I guess Soros bought their leaders.


43 posted on 03/15/2023 2:07:23 PM PDT by TTFX
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To: LachlanMinnesota

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “It should always be that we fight only when our interests are at stake, and being the world’s police force is not in our interest.”

Please explain why a reconstituted Soviet Union is in our interest.


44 posted on 03/15/2023 2:10:57 PM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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To: DugwayDuke

Explain how his reconstitutes the USSR.

You are living in the 50s.

It is not - it is a result of Ukraine and Nato agreeing to join forces.

I notice you do not dispute my characterization of Ukraine as a corrupt entity supporting the deep state.

How many American should we sacrifice? Do you think it will be contained to Ukraine? How?

God bess you for caring about the USA, though.


45 posted on 03/15/2023 8:18:59 PM PDT by LachlanMinnesota
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To: LachlanMinnesota

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “Explain how his reconstitutes the USSR.”

By following Hitler’s blueprint prior to WWII where Putin employs conquest invading one former member of the USSR at a time.

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “You are living in the 50s.”

And, you are living in the 1930s.

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “It is not - it is a result of Ukraine and Nato agreeing to join forces.”

Putin’s propaganda where he deploys any excuse to justify his conquests. Besides, if Putin isn’t a warmonger, then why would he care if Ukraine joins NATO?

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “I notice you do not dispute my characterization of Ukraine as a corrupt entity supporting the deep state.:

I usually ignore irrelevant propaganda.

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “How many American should we sacrifice? Do you think it will be contained to Ukraine? “

How many lives did we lose in WWII because no one stopped Hitler when he occupied the Rhineland?

LachlanMinnesota wrote: “How?”

You stop a threat like Putin’s reestablishment of the USSR like you do a cancer. Early treatment is the key. We should have stopped Putin in Georgia or the Crimea.


46 posted on 03/16/2023 7:36:56 AM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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You stop a threat like Putin’s reestablishment of the USSR like you do a cancer.

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Don’t reply and encourage grandpa to write more crazy rants. He is getting too agitated.


47 posted on 03/16/2023 7:46:39 AM PDT by TTFX
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TTFX wrote: “Don’t reply and encourage grandpa to write more crazy rants. He is getting too agitated.”

Thanks for the warning.
I guess I should have included a “Trigger Warning”.


48 posted on 03/16/2023 8:34:34 AM PDT by DugwayDuke (Most pick the expert who says the things they agree with.)
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