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Bad choice of target, though. Zelensky has stood up to Putin for three years; he's not going to be intimidated by one meeting with Trump and Vance.
by AnimalMuppet 2y ago
Bad choice of target, though. Zelensky has stood up to Putin for three years; he's not going to be intimidated by one meeting with Trump and Vance.
- ttyprintk 2y agoLong list of reasons he is a bad target. A negotiating genius would have known that, which is why even Trump supporters were caught by surprise. - Only between inauguration and this meeting did Trump even have positive approval. I think it’s uncontentious that Zelenskyy will forever poll higher. - Around Trump there’s a force field to encourage him that he’s right. The awkward moment Tuesday was when Trump admitted his own numbers on aid given to Ukraine are spongy and faith-based, compared to Macron’s which were turgid, useful, virile, actually bankable. - Zelenskyy arrived to talk about his thing (being a fighter) and the world saw an ambush by an investment banker and a one-time TV show character. Proving Trump’s at a disadvantage when the other guy is a fighter. This last one seems the most damaging. Republican politicians had to come out and proclaim Trump is still tough and the biggest problem is that Zelenskyy doesn’t performatively respect that.
- Nition 2y agoThe thing for me is, fighting someone in a weaker position than you - even if you win - doesn't really make you look strong. Everyone knows you could beat that guy in a fight already. It just makes you look cruel.