@Maj. Bill Martin


And this is probably applicable to MTG


If she was opposing aid to Ukraine based on true fiscal concerns, she could be taken more seriously


I suspect this is more of an opposition to Biden on her part with some Putin admiration . I’ll wager that, should Trump win, she’ll sign on to every bizarre and costly spending proposal from him and promote and back his inflationary and economic threatening policies and threaten any House Republicans that are in disagreement

I think that is what it boils down to, the fact that Joe Biden supports Ukraine.  Sorry, but I happen to agree with Biden on this issue. Correction, I'm not sorry.


You are right, MTG will support Trump's runaway spending and it was Trump's runaway spending that got us into this mess in the first place.

"Ironically, the Wall Street Journal recently reported that the Trump campaign is considering a separate series of policy proposals intended to “blunt” the Fed’s independence. But if Trump’s proposals for greater tariffs would exacerbate inflation (and they would), modern monetary theory poses a far greater risk to the economy and to the Federal Reserve."

Hamas accepts cease-fire deal to halt war against Israel

The Hamas terrorist group announced Monday that it has accepted a cease-fire agreement brokered by Egypt and Qatar to end the war against Israel in the Gaza Strip.

It released a statement saying its leader Ismail Haniyeh "had a phone call with the Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdul Rahman Al-Thani, and with the Egyptian Minister of Intelligence, Mr. Abbas Kamel, and informed them of the Hamas movement’s approval of their proposal regarding the ceasefire agreement."

There was no immediate response from Israel. The fate of the hostages still in Hamas' possession following its Oct. 7 attack on Israel that launched the war remains uncertain.

Fox News' Yonat Friling contributed to this report.
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Great.point!

MAGA tells us how unimportant fiscal discipline is, and that it is old-fashioned of us to care about it anymore.

Except when it comes to aiding Ukraine, though.  Then suddenly, MAGA becomes all about out of control spending , fiscal cliffs, etc, .  And I'm not taking about consistent budget hawks like some folks here, Rand Paul, etc.  I'm referring specifically to the MAGA crowd that dismisses, and even mocks, our concerns about Trump's spending.

Maybe MAGA's opposition to helping Ukraine is really about something other than fiscal discipline.  Oh hell, I don't think there's much of a maybe about.  It's what I've thought pretty much since that war began.  Even where it is isn't pro-Russia sentiment, it's definitely anti-Ukraine.

It has to do with that Trump hates Ukraine. If Trump supported Ukraine, MAGA would be in full support.

Biden speaks with Netanyahu amid growing tension over Rafah invasion
By
Christian Datoc
May 6, 2024 12:34 pm
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President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday as Israel prepares to launch new military operations in Gaza.

According to the White House, Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel to commemorate Holocaust Remembrance Day, and the two leaders additionally discussed how to “forcefully act against antisemitism and all forms of hate-fueled violence.”

“President Biden updated the Prime Minister on efforts to secure a hostage deal, including through ongoing talks today in Doha, Qatar,” White House officials said in a statement. “The Prime Minister agreed to ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for humanitarian assistance for those in need. The President reiterated his clear position on Rafah.”

Biden is scheduled to deliver televised remarks Tuesday at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum’s Days of Remembrance at the Capitol on Tuesday.

Meanwhile, CIA Director Bill Burns is traveling to the Middle East this week to continue discussions about hostage and ceasefire negotiations.

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https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/white-house/2992594/biden-speaks-israel-netanyahu-tension-rafah-invasion/