Possible WW3 thread

[sonofdaxjones]

From Boris Johnson's lips, to God's ears:

“I happen to believe that when Donald Trump says that had he been president in 2022, there would have been no Russian invasion of Ukraine, my view is that that is a credible assertion. I really do think that’s credible.”

He also noted, that unlike true Russian collaborator Barack Obama - Don Trump sent lethal support to Ukraine and kicked out Russian spies (and told NATO-Europe to arm themselves, and moved troops closer to Russia, and increased the military budget, and told Europe to stop buying energy from Putin)

 . . . the London Times interview

[sonofdaxjones]

Just a reminder to all viewers of this blog, that Don Trump took a very hard line against Iran (the complete opposite of what that lying POS Susan Rice tells people about Trump) and he didn't drop billions in cash on the tarmac in Tehran like a certain Obama-Biden/Harris-Biden presidency(ies) did.

[sonofdaxjones]

It will take some additional research, but using history as our guide, intra-Africa moves of this type usually result in coups and additional wars . . . stay tuned.

https://oilprice.com/Energy/Energy-General/African-Nations-Plan-To-Launch-Their-Own-Energy-Bank.html

[Dugout DickStone]

kim jung joins the battle against western decadence

[sonofdaxjones]

Imagine spending a collective $2.5 to $3 trillion dollars a year (that's budgeted . . . so doesn't include off budget purchases, which is a lot) on a military-intelligence complex and then not knowing when Kim Jung takes a dump

But the bigger question is . . .is the UkroGrifting coke head spinning Bidenesque tall tales?

    Military analysts and Nato officials have cast doubt on the accuracy of reports that North Korean troops are involved in combat in eastern Ukraine. Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte said on Wednesday that the defence alliance had no “definitive” information on this matter.

    The White House said on Tuesday it could not independently confirm the reports of North Korean troops fighting on behalf of Russia but “those reports are concerning to us”, according to National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby.

[Dugout DickStone]

I’m guessing zerohedge

[Spracne]

I’m guessing zerohedge

REVOLVER

[sonofdaxjones]

Financial Times you giant Karenish derps . . . 

https://www.ft.com/content/f862e970-e80b-4239-9b0d-a548ead24731

[Sandstone Outcropping]

North Korean StormTroopers joining the fight against Western Decadence and the birth of the MultiPolar Future that JD Vance longs for:

https://x.com/SashaIngber/status/1849082140840899066

[sonofdaxjones]

As opposed to the unipolar hegemonic order that #neocons like Sandstone hopes for . . . that's killed hundreds of thousands if not millions of people in the least 25 years and has and continues to create millions upon millions of refugees

The Democratic Party: For forever wars and a hegemonic America 

[sonofdaxjones]

I should add that's its very disheartening to see India's Modi in those BRICS conferences (I thought Putin was Isolated?) . . . after Don Trump worked so hard to pull India farther into our sphere of influence. A fantastic firewall against China in that region . . . all for not thanks to the current crap show 

[Kat Kid]

India's government would never assassinate Sikh's on OUR soil. They only did that in Canada because of Trudeau's WEAK and very ineffective leadership.

[sonofdaxjones]

That doesn't have anything to do with what I posted, KK

[Kat Kid]

I bet one of our allies wouldn't assassinate an American with Trump around. They'd be too scared!

[LickNeckey]

I should add that's its very disheartening to see India's Modi in those BRICS conferences (I thought Putin was Isolated?) . . . after Don Trump worked so hard to pull India farther into our sphere of influence. A fantastic firewall against China in that region . . . all for not thanks to the current crap show 

BRICS SUMMIT 2024!!!

We are moving away from the Dollar!!!

*also please remember to convert your money to usd before you come as that is the only currency our banks will accept

[sonofdaxjones]

That has nothing to do with what I am talking about. I didn't mention anything about currency or dollars.

It's just 100% pure deflection theater from Lick anymore . . . it's just comical.

[sonofdaxjones]

I bet one of our allies wouldn't assassinate an American with Trump around. They'd be too scared!

Lick and KK . . . locked in a good ol "who can deflect the hardest" grudge match this morning.

[LickNeckey]

That has nothing to do with what I am talking about. I didn't mention anything about currency or dollars.

It's just 100% pure deflection theater from Lick anymore . . . it's just comical.

Yeah your observation was that the PM of India attended the BRICS conference that his nation is a founding member of (as the PM has done every year).

 

My observation was that Russia (as the host country) was making a huge push for BRICS PAY and the de-dollarization of the global economy while telling attendees to make sure to switch their currency into USD as Russian banks only would accept dollars (or euros).

[LickNeckey]

I should add that's its very disheartening to see India's Modi in those BRICS conferences (I thought Putin was Isolated?) . . . after Don Trump worked so hard to pull India farther into our sphere of influence. A fantastic firewall against China in that region . . . all for not thanks to the current crap show 

please share the years that Modi did not attend BRICS during the Trumps presidency...

[sonofdaxjones]

LMAO - at no point have I indicated or implied that this was a first time.

That changes nothing relative to the point I’m clearly making and that is the loss of the gained ground pulling India further into our sphere of influence.

At no point in my post did I even hint that I was discussing de-dollarization or what Putin was or was not doing at those meetings.

LMAO still.


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[LickNeckey]

so you found it disheartening that he did what they have done every year since the founding?


profound daxnalysis

[sonofdaxjones]

I’ll remind the audience that Lick has not and will not address the primary point of my OP on this topic.

This is what Lick has always done . . .

By all accounts Modi and India are more firmly committed to BRICS than ever and all smart people like me know Modi and India is serving as a middle man in thwarting sanctions on Russian energy.

China is now India’s top trading partner as of last year.

India’s imports from China are up 56% since Harris-Biden took office.

All under the eye of the inepts posing as pros and adults

Total loss of ground gained




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[LickNeckey]

"Until then, the thaw in diplomatic relations, while positive, is unlikely to bring about a significant shift in India-China trade and economic ties. Trade dynamics between the two countries remain largely unaffected by political developments, driven by private businesses rather than government-led initiatives," GTRI Founder Ajay Srivastava said.

He also said that even as political relations between India and China deteriorated following the 2020 clash, trade between the two countries remained relatively unaffected as this is largely because trade is driven by private business interests, with minimal direct government involvement.

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/foreign-trade/improvement-in-india-china-diplomatic-ties-unlikely-to-dramatically-alter-trade-relations-gtri/articleshow/114509913.cms?from=mdr

[sonofdaxjones]

Again . . . the primary crux continues to be that all ground gained under the previous administration is lost. You have further made my point in that minor nitpicks are  not going to change India from continuing in China's orbit now at even greater levels

The claims of being the pros and adults were then and continue to be . . . absolute bullshit and they prove that every single day, no matter how hard you try to deflect and apologize for them.

I nor anyone else with a brain has stated that changing hearts and minds on the trade front begins and ends with the politicians outside of dealing with the most authoritarian of governments. But it is, in most instances the critical building block.

LickNeckey: A life of deflection

[LickNeckey]

The United States and India are currently working on or have recently announced several new agreements. In the defense and security domains and the Indo-Pacific region, these include the establishment of an Indian Ocean dialogue, the recent signing of a Security of Supply Arrangement, an agreement to assign liaison officers, India’s planned acquisition of 31 MQ-9B drones, negotiations to co-produce fighter jet engines and other military equipment, and consultations for a reciprocal defense procurement agreement. Moreover, there are several initiatives stemming from the national security advisor-led Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technology and the recent Quad ministerial and expected summit later this month—including the expansion of the Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness.

https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-us-india-partnership-and-the-2024-elections/