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Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

PACIFIC BEACH TIGER® · 2025-03-06T23:51:12.617Z

Yesterday someone was asking the same question and another one answered by a list of questions. That list grows almost everyday. Which side profits the most of: stopping the military aid to Ukraine: Ukraine or Russia? stopping the US intelligence to Ukraine: Ukraine or Russia? disengaging for Nato: US or Russia? starting a trade war with allies: US or Russia? menacing long time allies of invasion (Greenland, Canada, Panama): US or Russia? speaking about resuming trades with Russia: US or Russia? destabilising the EU with trade war and disengaging from old treaties which ensure a stable world: US or Russia? stopping the fight against Russian hackers: US or Russia? Proposing to vastly cut defense spending and move to de-nuclearize the US because "Russia isn't a threat". US or Russia? Voting alongside North Korea against a UN resolution condemning the war because Russia was labelled "agressor". US (leader of the free world) or Russia? ... What has Trump done that a Russian asset wouldn't have done?

There is growing concern among International observers and intelligence agencies about Trump's behavior.

There's a saying in the Intel community, too - "means + motive + urgency = action". Trump is giving any number of powers with the means - and there's a bunch of them, domestic, European, Asian, and Middle Eastern - a powerful motive. There are just so many powers that stand to lose huge if Donald tanks the global order. If his behavior reaches the point of spurring urgency, history tells us action is almost without question going to ensue. And we are also almost certainly at an inflection point. Donald is dancing dangerously close to some red lines...if it appears he's going to tear up the US's alliances in Europe and Asia, IMHO he will have crossed them.

There's also the fascinating question of Peter Thiel. JD Vance is his own handpicked boy, a guy Thiel's literally been grooming since Vance's early (and utterly unsuccessful) venture capital days in Silicon Valley. Thiel's a fascinating character, part of the so-called "Paypal Mafia", and he is very strategic and shies from the spotlight even as his former Paypal partner Elon Musk is a walking thirst trap. Thiel's a big part of the reason I think the so-called "Network State" is coming...he's an open supporter of it, has invested in planned city-state projects like Praxis, and he's on record saying "democracy is no longer compatible with freedom."

I don't know what Thiel's long game is, but he's German-born and has interests all across Europe...and he is a power broker in every sense of the word. Whatever his plan is, it does not involve allowing Russia to run amok across the continent. And JD Vance is a good boy and does what he's told. Oh, and BTW - Thiel was the one who got JD Vance named as Donald's VP running mate. Thiel met with Don Junior at the height of all those Apprentice style VP auditions at Mar-a-Lago...and shortly thereafter, Vance was announced. I'm sure it was all about shared ideology, seeing as how the Trumps are such ideological folks and not purely transactional in the slightest.

Whatever, it's very safe to say Donald got into bed with a man he neither understands nor shares an agenda with, and who has direct control over Donald's own replacement.

This is going only one way, and I almost think the question is "when" and "who", not "if".

FWIW.

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Mar 7, 2025, 9:16 AM

1. Stopping military aid to Ukraine – "Shouldn’t fund either"

The U.S. has historically provided military aid to allies to deter adversaries. Cutting aid benefits Russia, not just through weakened Ukrainian defenses but by signaling that the U.S. might not support allies in conflicts.
2. Stopping U.S. intelligence to Ukraine – "Only if it helps U.S. national security"

Intelligence sharing with Ukraine directly helps U.S. national security by countering Russian aggression without deploying American troops.
3. Disengaging from NATO – "Europe needs to pay their fair share"

While burden-sharing is a legitimate issue, weakening NATO directly benefits Russia, as it reduces deterrence against Russian expansion. Even Reagan pushed for stronger NATO.
4. Starting a trade war with allies – "Wut? Maybe with China"

Trump’s tariffs targeted not just China but allies like the EU and Canada, disrupting global trade and creating friction among U.S. allies. Russia benefits from a divided West.
5. Menacing longtime allies (Greenland, Canada, Panama) – "Why does Denmark own this anyway?"

Calling for invasions or dismissing allies as disposable undermines U.S. credibility and aligns with Putin’s goal of destabilizing Western unity.
6. Speaking about resuming trade with Russia – "Trade should not be a political discussion"

When a nation invades its neighbor and is sanctioned for war crimes, trade is political. Advocating for lifting sanctions benefits Russia, not the U.S.
7. Destabilizing the EU by trade wars and treaty withdrawals – "?"

The EU is a major U.S. ally. Undermining its stability benefits Russia, which seeks to weaken Western coalitions that stand against it.
8. Stopping the fight against Russian hackers – "U.S."

Trump downplayed Russian cyberattacks, refused to impose harsher penalties, and even suggested inviting Russia back to the G7 after interference in U.S. elections.
9. Proposing to cut defense spending & move toward denuclearization – "No"

Trump spoke multiple times about reducing U.S. global military commitments, which would make it easier for Russia to exert influence over former Soviet states and beyond.
10. Voting with North Korea against a UN resolution condemning Russia – "What war is the U.S. involved in?"

The resolution was about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. traditionally leads in condemning aggression, but Trump's alignment with Russia here was notable.

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Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

Get a clue moron

And here comes the juvenile posts.

No, you're the one embarrassing yourself

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I have a Phd. Have a successful small business and had a long successful career

Re: I have a Phd. Have a successful small business and had a long successful career

Re: I have a Phd. Have a successful small business and had a long successful career

Re: I have a Phd. Have a successful small business and had a long successful career

You just keep on being the genius that you are

I am no genius but its all relative. Thank you for your support.***

A cop with an attitude.

I am sure his forte is deescalating tense situations.

That, and the 42% that he beats his wife or kids***

You, and your punk axx crew, are a perfect example of society's chit.***

You started the chit, A-hole.***

Piled Higher and Deeper.***

Cool. Since you're a cop who loves Trump

I ran 2 different $50M business units in medical gowns/drape and

Re: I ran 2 different $50M business units in medical gowns/drape and

Re: Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

'Member when he signed that uranium one deal***

Huh? Again another weak deflection attempt.

Re: Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

Hmmmmmm.....

So far weak maga attempts to prove me wrong. Yall got nothing because deep down.

Re: Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

I think if he is, it goes waaaay back.

Christopher Landau is insane.

It is a legit question. If Trump was comparomised by Russia....

Re: I think if he is, it goes waaaay back.

Re: I think if he is, it goes waaaay back.

Re: I think if he is, it goes waaaay back.

80% of the country?

LOL - NO!***

Re: Is trump a Russian asset? Let's ask ourselves.

Why do Trump fans get so upset when someon simply asks a question?

That hostile of an answer = acknowledging it's true.***

Awwhhhh did I hurt your feelings?***

Every Trumpkin in this thread knows he is

He's Pro-USA and Anti-Globalist Cabal. Finally somebody came along to stop it.***

So being a Russian asset is ok, as long as he is anti-globalist?***

I didn't mention Russia... That's your schtick.***

LOL***

Here you go bozo...

Childish name calling - like your leader, sad. Here YOU go!

Was Obama born in Kenya? Let's ask ourselves.***

Doesn't matter now***

These are interesting questions. I doubt he is a Russian asset as

Realistic, regardless of your political stripes.***

Re: These are interesting questions. I doubt he is a Russian asset as

You know you're being disingenuous when you're arguing he wants to spend more

I would not say he wants to spend more on entitlements.

This is how bad Trump is at negotiations

Russia gave up zero land when they took Crimea and

Re: Russia gave up zero land when they took Crimea and

Forget about his words. Look at his actions....

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