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@ The Weather'd Report
2025-03-01 15:35:22
This morning, I am at a loss for words, but I’m going to attempt to write objectively and clearly.
This statement I’m starting with might upset those of you who are permanently set on hating our president. So, it should come as no surprise that I firmly support his efforts to act as a negotiating catalyst between President Zelensky and President Putin in the terrible war in Ukraine.
However, allow me to interject this statement:
"There must be a decorum practiced when a foreign dignitary visits our nation’s capital."
Plain and simple. President Zelensky does not embrace that decorum.
Throughout the history of the former Soviet Union—its demise and the rise of the Russian Federation—I can say with confidence that I’ve witnessed a healthy dose of its story unfold.
Russia has been an ally; Russia has been an enemy. They’ve never attacked Western soil. The only reason Russia is our enemy is their opposing political beliefs and nuclear weapons.
Ukraine and Russia have cultural, political, and social ties to the region, and it doesn’t matter who’s the attacked or the aggressor.
Since the dissolution of the USSR, Ukraine has been its own country since 1991. The borders between these two nations have been contentious since Ukraine’s independence. Speaking with friends I personally know, there are regions within Ukraine that wanted to remain part of the Russian state.
Ukraine and these regions have been at odds with each other ever since.
I need not dive into the politics of Ukraine, for the powers running that government have been compromised by the same forces that helped it become independent. (’Nuff said.)
Putin is a ruthless, evil dictator. Let’s not forget this. Time and time again, Putin has proven himself untrustworthy and difficult to negotiate with.
Zelensky ran on an anti-corruption platform that landslide him into the presidency of Ukraine. His past is irrelevant, though one could say it mirrors President Trump’s lack of political experience.
And speaking of Trump, let’s talk about that shitshow in the Oval Office on February 28th. Zelensky strolled in, probably expecting some grand deal on minerals or peace talks, and instead got screamed at by Trump and Vance like a kid who didn’t say “thank you” fast enough. Trump’s hollering about “gambling with World War III” and Zelensky firing back about Putin’s broken promises—it was a damn circus. Neither of these clowns looked like they wanted peace; Trump just wanted gratitude, and Zelensky wanted a blank check. Respect? Decorum? Out the window. Trump kicked him out like a bad date, and I’m sitting here thinking, “Great, this is our guy negotiating with Putin?” What a mess.
This attempt at bringing peace between these two countries is dangerous, and in my opinion, we should walk away and let the chips fall where they may.
The world is not our problem, and my trust in both of these leaders is not held in high regard.
The United States of America has far more pressing issues to worry about than getting involved in a region compromised by the resource-grabbing games leaders want to play.
This is a European, Slavic, Russian problem, and we should have never entered this quagmire. But here we are!
There must be respect when a foreign leader visits this country—and vice versa.
No leader should expect business as usual when they come with their hands out, begging for assistance.
Whether it’s by grant, loan, or otherwise, those leaders should feel a sense of commitment to those who help them. Zelensky wants too much and risks our relationships with our contentious foes.
Likewise, Putin should take notice. I believe Trump will take just as hard a line with the Russian president as he did with Zelensky.
However, no act Trump ever takes will change the minds of those who hate him.
In conclusion, I hate war, I hate dictators, and I hate corruption in government. It doesn’t matter who’s behind it. We’ve traveled so far down this road that it’s going to take trust in “less corrupt” individuals to fix it, because frankly…
We get the chance every four years to change our government, but you’ll forever vote Red or Blue no matter who’s running.
The Red is corrupt. So is the Blue. You vote for winners because you still have a high school mentality. It’s time to grow up.
In my final statement:
Elon, Zelensky… buy a fucking suit and tie.