The House of Representatives were concerned Joe Biden was not spending enough on the Ukraine laundry operation, so they took his $33 billion request and added another $7 billion making the Ukraine support package $40 billion.
Yes, you read that correctly… ‘Unbelievable’ is an understatement. I mean seriously, does anyone in Washington DC even talk to their constituents any longer?
The DHS Customs and Border Patrol budget for our border security operations is approximately $4 billion, the Southern border is in crisis. Meanwhile Biden and Pelosi send over $55 billion to Ukraine?
WASHINGTON, May 9 (Reuters) – U.S. congressional Democrats agreed to rush $39.8 billion in additional aid for Ukraine, two sources familiar with the proposal said on Monday, easing fears a delayed vote could interrupt the flow of U.S. weapons to the Kyiv government.
The House of Representatives could pass the plan, which exceeds President Joe Biden’s request last month for $33 billion, as soon as Tuesday, and Senate leaders said they were also prepared to move quickly.
A proposal for additional COVID-19-related funding, which some Democrats had wanted to combine with the emergency Ukraine funding, will now be considered separately.
Biden on April 28 asked Congress for $33 billion to support Ukraine, including more than $20 billion in military assistance. That proposal was a dramatic escalation of U.S. funding for the war with Russia. The new proposal includes an additional $3.4 billion for military aid and $3.4 billion in humanitarian aid, the sources said. (read more)
I live in SE WI, and I just wrote to my Rep. for the third time in 3 weeks, asking what he is doing to stop this wild, unnecessary spending on Ukraine. He ran as a Republican in 2020, but we all know that is no guarantee of an existing spine.
I have received no responses from him to my messages, nor seen him in the news speaking out against this.
Just now I sent him the link to this story, and asked what he is going to do about it.
I am just so frustrated with these DC Kool Aid drinkers that I could scream.
That sounds very familiar.
Not to worry, you will get a form letter, in about six to seven weeks, telling you about all the wonderful things your congress person has been doing without a single word dealing with what you specifically wrote to him/her to answer. Every congress person has a half dozen people on staff to take care of the people in his/her district, to not bother them. Odds are your congress person will never set eyes on your letter.
You and the other people in your congress persons district are, now that he/she person has been elected, has little has little concern for you or your thoughts on any subject, unless you letter comes with a rather large donation. You will have to learn to understand that or take a trip to Washington DC to meet with him/her personally. And when you make the appointment make certain they understand what it is you wants to discuss or else what you will get is a handshake and a photo op then a trusted aide on staff will give you a tour of the Capital, then send you away.
85% folks are low IQ and are easily manipulated by MSM bs.
Until I see our Elites’ heads flying from guillotines this will go on
5% are thinkers
10% think they are thinkers
85% would rather die than think for themselves.
Given the machinations of recent decades, it would appear a significant portion of that 5% have no soul. Evil isn’t stupid, it’s smart. Very smart. Soulless, but smart.
Yep. You’re absolutely correct. Here’s a copy of the reply I received from my representative when I told him I do not support one more cent being sent to Ukraine without any money to address the invasion of our sovereign Southern border:
Dear Mr. XXXXXX,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding relations between the United States and Russia. As your Representative, I appreciate and welcome your input on the issues facing Alabama and the Nation.
On February 24, 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced “a special military operation” aimed at the “demilitarization and denazification” of Ukraine. Within minutes, missile strikes began hitting Ukrainian cities and a full-scale Russian invasion began. Despite approximately two-hundred thousand Russian troops taking part in the invasion, the Ukrainian people have held strong and courageously slowed the Russian advance.
In response, countries around the world placed sanctions on Russian entities and the Russian government, NATO activated its multinational response force, and private companies around the world have taken action to support the Ukrainian people. It is essential that this support continues. While the Biden Administration’s poorly coordinated and sluggish response to the invasion has done little to deter the Russian advance, Congress must act expeditiously to prevent further aggression. I was proud to have cosponsored the GUARD Act to increase military support for the Ukrainian Armed Forces (including funding for weaponry and training), designate Ukraine as a “NATO Plus” country to ensure the expeditious consideration of the sale of a range of U.S. defense articles and services, strengthen targeted sanctions on Nord Stream 2 (a Russian project designed to undermine Ukraine and threaten European energy security), and establish stronger Congressional oversight over the Biden Administration’s weak use of Russia sanctions. Additionally, I cosponsored the Midland Over Moscow Act to help strengthen American energy independence and make our allies less dependent on Russian energy resources.
Let me be clear, Vladimir Putin’s invasion of the sovereign nation of Ukraine is unprovoked and evil, but despite what President Biden says, this aggression was not inevitable. President Biden’s history of weakness and delayed action opened the door for Putin to continue the annexation of former Soviet territory that began with the invasion of Crimea during the Obama Administration. Pseudo-toughness, passive support, and platitudes will never be enough to stop immoral autocrats like Putin. We must never forget what is happening today – and why it happened.
I hope you’ll join me in praying for the people of Ukraine as they fight for their freedoms and calling on the Administration to act decisively and hold Putin accountable for this heinous aggression.
Thank you again for sharing your views with me on the important issues facing our state and the nation. Please continue to keep in touch with me at 202-225-2901, on Facebook, or Twitter. To receive regular updates on the issues you care about, please sign up for my newsletter — The Moore You Know. It is an honor to serve you in the United States House of Representatives.
Sincerely,
Rep. Barry Moore
Member of Congress
Thank you for your duty overlooking our Republic. GOD is not happy. Neither am I. You aren’t either. Our protests/arguments are Peace- Based. Not a Trump Boi by any stretch but as a Christian it is a requirement to call out EVIL. Gimme that BULLHORN! Victory is right around the corner. This fight will be tough and bumpy for the “Faithful’.. We all know how this
2nd Earth-Age’ ends. This MOVIE is about to get to the closing credits.
Everyone should probably be doing what you are doing. We need to make these idiots pullback but alas I am doubtful we could. Never mind the money spending I am more concerned of nuclear war. Now major publications seem to be prepping the public for an escalation. The little goodie package slush fund is a “one more for the road” kinda thing. Get it while we can sort of an arrangement. Then funnel it back and buy up something like land or gold.
If Putin and BRICS are successful it won’t be too awful long before our currency is worthless. And man oh man no one wants to see these people look stupid and red pill the masses more than me but it comes at a terrible cost. I would be lying if I said otherwise. Nuland’s husband Kagan wrote a piece about protecting our hegemony at all costs including war with a nuclear Russia. It may be the “if I can’t have it no one can” kinda deal.
You know you won’t see them on the news but there’s gotta be a lot of jealous pissed off lefties mad about that $40B and the fact is wasn’t spent on some social engineering pet project. Reading these tea leaves are very unsettling. The left has to know this will not be popular especially with those more moderate traditional type. Yet they have no hesitation whatsoever. Their behavior doesn’t seem to reflect something that represents fear of bombing out in the 2022 midterms.
Here’s a great piece I read today.
https://cjhopkins.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-the-new-normal-reich?s=r
Stand Strong, Comrade! My people fled the Peoples Republic of Portland nearly 8 years ago.
Now we live in the land of Little…who bought into all the Covid $$ and allowed the company I work for to run roughshod over me. I heard I was one of 37 out of 250 that made the cut on religious/moral exemptions. Had to toe the line and not allow my emotions into my argument. I prevailed…..yet, I have to watch this $#ker…..
Idaho despises globalist POS Brad Little. Good rule of thumb: Don’t post promo ads for candidates/incumbents you despise.
Janice McGeachin seems like the likely primary winner – we’ll see May 17th. Or a week later, if it’s rigged.
Idaho was cool about 30 years ago, just when the Commiefornians started to trickle in. Too cold, too much meth and not enough serious work.
I don’t doubt your statement about Idaho… but man the situation there sounds terrible!
My former hometown of Moscow, Idaho has been a study of contrasts. It’s a small town surrounded by extremely fertile, productive farmland owned by hardworking, capitalistic families or companies.
The town itself is the home of the University of Idaho where many of the residents are employed. Its nickname is Berkeley of Idaho.
Idiot doesn’t even have eye protection.
When someone is play acting like that I always look for protective equipment and safe practices.
No safety glasses? Idiot.
He’s getting rick. When he loses the next elector or retires, then he will sit on boards and lobby for big bucks. That’s all that matters.
F Ukraine
And the horse it rode in on.
BIDEN:
IF YOU DONT FIRE THE PROSECUTOR YOU’RE NOT GETTING THE BILLION DOLLARS
ZELENSKYY:
NEW DEAL: IF I DONT GET 16 BILLION DOLLARS, THE PROSECUTOR TALKS
https://michaelsmithnews.typepad.com/.a/6a0177444b0c2e970d02942fa9da69200c-pi
Thanks…I stole your idea. Hope you don’t mind.
“And don’t tell them about my fondness for fondling little girls”
“and don’t tell them about all the taxpayer monies I have stored in my safe in my basement”.
“I’m gonna live forever and do everything I can to destroy America and send as much money as possible to you. I’ve got the House working with me. We’re gonna be really rich.”
“And don’t forget to send me my 10%”.
The NAME of the GAME:
SET-UP, COMPROMISE and BLACKMAIL…it has worked for thousands(1000s) of years in the pursuit of power.
Good one,made my day.
Just wait until we find out the MIC is reviving the old Murmansk Run
Schyler Colfax: I think the Kriegsmarine in all out of U-boats.
Very unfortunately, this is not unbelievable.
Not anymore.
Greed is good!
~ the uniparty
They are all Gordon Gekko now, eh?
Why are the Dems so cheap? Ukraine needs at least several trillion dollars to defeat the Russians! Get off your asses and pass the relief!
Sheesh!
The money printing machine is getting tired.
This spending really grinds my gears.
Shut up already and just keep sending the money!!
The more they force us to pay for a Ukraine war, the bigger their kickback checks. Notice who has been making the trek to Ukraine suddenly?
I think this new group are the minor players feeling left out so they added to the kitty so they can get a kickback too
Vlad could do us, himself, and the entire western world a huge favor when these agents for evil cluster together in the “war zone”.
Perhaps he’s waiting for “The Big Guy” and “The Moron In Waiting “ to join them. We can only hope.
Meanwhile, Saudi has dropped the price of oil to China, but not to America
An Anti-Ukraine Intervention Meme Gets A Fact Check
Good post, we (the people of America) are so screwed.
Time to bury my head back in the sand.
And take my head out of the sand on election day.
the reaction to this spending is the very definition of insanity. what you gonna do? write your congressman? leave a comment on CTH or social media? you don’t think there’s not just gonna be another spending increase in June? Congress clearly pays no heed to anything except polls they can’t manipulate their way out of.. So, i’m of the mind to begin cheering on the spending. there must be a logical conclusion where a tipping point is reached and a correction occurs, so let’s just fast-forward to that conclusion, whatever it may be, bc the status quo is broken. yeah, i know you’re probably thinking that’s just delusional, but seriously, how does this end…oh that’s right, we’ll vote them out!?? hahahaha, insanity!
We’re becoming Venezuela….that is all.
Get a pet, you can eat them later.
More money for the Masters of War. How much skimmed off and who ends up with it?
Remember the blood of the victims of war means nothing to these people.
For people that do not like murder, just remember war is just another
name for murder.
How many have been murdered so far 40, 50,60 thousand or more?
Where are the Statesmen who could end this?
The Christian Leadership on both sides of this conflict have done nothing to stop it. They seem to be cheering it on, this is not a sporting event.
More Funds to Slush.
I feel so sick about this, so, so sick. I have written my Senators multiple times about this and the only answers I’ve gotten back are to the effect of “we must help brave Ukraine against bad Russia.”
So, I looked up the financials for one of my Senators’ campaigns. Would anyone be surprised to find out that he received a nice campaign donation from Raytheon?
No, that’s their payout.
Nobody should be surprised. If you invested years building the perfect money theft and laundering operation, how much of other people’s money would you spend to protect it?
Is this all hush money?
It’s payback to the Dem donors — defense contractors and whatever other companies are making money in Ukraine, oh and of course, the money off the top for the evil Congress critters and the big guy!
How about a $40 billion boost to social security divided among all who paid in 30 plus years and up you parasitic piles of shit , no wonder you fenced off the Capitol your getting the point and putting yourselves in a cage where you belong
I guess we’ll just have to hire the guards to keep them in! LOL!
and cut off all their communications. They have all gone insane.
US “Running Low” On Javelin Missile Stockpiles After Supplying Ukraine, Warns Congressman
https://www.zerohedge.com/military/us-running-low-javelin-missile-stockpiles-after-supply-ukraine-warns-congressman
“Besides Javelins, the US has transferred shoulder-fired anti-aircraft stinger missiles that are effective against military aircraft. But every US shipment of stingers depletes stockpiles where Raytheon CEO Greg Hayes recently warned increasing production would be challenging due to snarled supply chains.”
Broke and defenseless, just where the worlds despots want us.
Hey, but Ukrainians are naming their kids Javelin and Javelina.
Should be naming their kids Rinse Cycle, Permanent Press and Kickback.
HOWEVER, do not think for a second that this chronic development of vulnerability has not been noticed by the enemies of America.
That’s why this regime broadcast the info. “Hey, China! Now’s your chance. We threw away our weapons on a NAZI regime that persecuted Russian Orthodox Christians for eight years. Now we have only our harsh words and soy-boy fists. Come and get us! (But, remember, the Big Guy gets his 10%.)
Russia gleefully captures and blows up all of these wunderwaffen we send over to Ukie-PUKE.
Re: the top picture; Why are there four witches instead of three, and where is the cauldron?
By the pricking of my thumbs,
Something wicked this way comes.
Open, locks,
Whoever knocks!
Enter MACBETH
Itemize everything. We want to see the receipts. And covid is over, so don’t waste our time with those “relief funds”.
I don’t even have a house rep. to write to. Mine died and his seat is still vacant until August. Such crap.
Check the Congressional Roll Call to see if he’s still voting on bills.
Good idea. He’s definitely voting with the Democrats now.
No, just NO.
Why doesn’t anybody see this. That money is going to weaponize the US military to fight the greatest threat to the US. Coming this fall.
It was reported that Samsonite ran out of stock and is now back ordered until 2024… Now Pelican Case is reporting a major shortage on an unexpected surge in sales in the past few weeks since the Samsonite announcement. No wonder Nancy is smiling…
So, no new suitcases? What are they made of? I guess we’d better stock up on duffle bags if we need to bug out (probably shouldn’t say that here or there will be a shortage of them too!)
Pelican is more alarming, a great deal of delicate scientific equipment travels in them. Every piece in our lb resides in one.
Pelosi’s son made plenty of money in the Ukraine. One hand washes the other.
and a group of irresponsible Republican politicians will support this. Sickening.
Led by Miss Lindsey.
Mercouris runs down post Putin speech
https://rumble.com/v1438pt-putin-says-russia-defending-motherland-in-victory-day-speech-as-ukrainian-d.html
Why don’t we just give Ukraine a few trillion dollars? Eventually Russia will get that money, and they can use it after the war!
(sarc)
It will be like everything the Biden administration does, a total and complete disaster.
My sentiments EXACTLY!!! Only thing that makes sense!
What do you want to bet not a dime of that money will ever go to Ukraine?
This is really not cost effective. These people are nuts.
This is UNREAL! All these “photo ops” with Zelensky – I feel like he’s on display – you can fly into Ukraine and get your pic taken with him for $$$.
What happened to that highly trained assassin group targeting Zelensky? You’d think with the “Open House” Zelensky is having, he’d be an easy target. I’m sure that report was false as well. Doesn’t seem like Russia is trying too hard.
Most of these monies will be diverted back to the US and leftist bagmen for ultimate redistribution less any “vig” agreed to for the Ukrainian facilitators. Obama, Biden, Soros et al are the biggest embezzler/grifters of our time.
The UniParty just does not care about what the American people think. This is in your face, up yours America – The UniParty wants war, and more of it.
When elections can be rigged and stolen, and your political opposition threatened and arrested, I guess the UniParty feels like they are in total control.
No money for the southern border wall, huh?
Congressional accountability has joined common sense in being a lost commodity.
Every bit of this on purpose! The Republicans don’t care. They know you have to push the button for one of them.
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Sorry not sure what happened
This is way for the swamp rats to make up losses during the evil Orange Mans rein. Hush money from the glo “bull” ist swine. .
I don’t know about you but one constant in my life regarding politics is the question who are these people? Constantly using pronouns; they, them and their, and the phrases: senate leaders, congressional democrats / republicans, committee members, White House officials the worst being “the government”is a huge problem for me.
Perhaps the problem lies with me but I get the feeling in some way it’s deliberate in it’s efficacy.
The House of Representatives could pass the plan, which exceeds President Joe Biden’s request last month for $33 billion, as soon as Tuesday, and Senate leaders said they were also prepared to move quickly.
So basically, there’s no hope of stopping this. They’re going to bleed the US dry one way or another.
Demoralizing.
Gonna be a great Christmas for Congress! The kickbacks from all that aid given to Ukraine will be laundered back into their foundations and family member “businesses” and it’s going to be LEGENDARY!
We are ruled by Caligula and Nero.
Ukraine is lost… should have arranged peace deal. Odessa will soon be destroyed like Mariupol.
Hey, Afghanistan is over, so that weapons disposal dump is gone. $85 billion worth of weapons were left behind, but that’s Javelins over the bridge. Gotta’ find some new place to expend (or simply waste via untrained operators or the Russians blowing them up) $100,000 to 200,000 EACH weapons. Here’s what a billion dollars looks like:
Yes they decided they needed more money for their campaign funds
I just had a thought. What if all of this is really a retirement package for all these politicians. Perhaps they smell the carnage coming their way politically and laundering all this money is simply their way of caring for themselves when their inevitable political demise comes.
You folks must not follow the financial news. The stock market goes DOWN, the Congress bribe money must go UP to replace those insider stock losses. Simple math.
Kindly notice: they are always, and only, talking about money. Vast sums of it. But they never suggest what they intend to spend it on. And this is because the answer is very simple – they will spend it on themselves.
And, as “rt dot com” said in an editorial on their Victory Day, which celebrates the world’s defeat of the Nazis, America is now pouring vast amounts of money to support … Nazis.
“thepostil dot com” has a number of excellent and scholarly articles which describe the exact relationship between “real Nazis” and Ukraine … a very ugly relationship which dates back to before the Russian Revolution.
“America is now pouring vast amounts of money to support … Nazis.”
Whatever your sentiments regarding military aid to Ukraine , your careless use of National Germany Socialist Workers’ Party (NAZI) to denigrate the recipients shows a careless disregard for historical accuracy and indicates a fuzzy and unfocused critical faculty underlies your analysis.
You are either mis-informed, uninformed, or both. The Ukraine Azov battalion is Nazi.
both sides get to be right (not all ukrainians are nazia, Azov is Nazi)… hence the brilliant use of the narrative to divide divide divide conquer destory cripple hurt us.
come together like that song – right now.
Nice thought, but never going to happen.
Disinformation.
We have since the end of the 2nd WW when all the captured Nazis were brought here and given everything.
Quite right. A political party in Germany long ago. It has not been resurrected in Ukraine regardless of symbols. A serious term picked up and misused by unserious people. Much like “racist.”
Quite wrong.
LOL. You are so wrong. Azov sport swastikas, NAZI salutes, NAZI flags, Wulfsangel sigils, and tatt themselves up with pictures of Hitler, swastikas, SS lightening bolts, and their very own iron eagle grasping the wreath of victory.
In interrogation by Russians, Azov thugs call themselves NAZIs, fascists, laud Hitler and tell their interrogators that they proudly have the SS symbol tattooed on their bodies. You can hear the guy say these things. You don’t have to be fluent in Russian or Ukiepuke to understand fascist, NAZI, Hitler, SS. They sound the SAME.
These are NAZIs.
best way to focus the debate is to ask Ronald what he thinks Azov is. and go from there. Freeze the topic on Azov solely and get a conversation going.
The history of this place is very checkered, very complicated, and very violent. Please visit “thepostil dot com” to read very scholarly articles which will tell you the full story. Yes, these are “real Nazis,” and at one time they were invited there.
Ronald, as I said above, please visit “thepostil dot com.” Here you will find lengthy and scholarly articles which accurately describe the actual situation and its history – a history which stretches back hundreds of years. At one time, the assistance of Nazis was solicited, and they were welcomed as liberators from the Russians.
Why do you suppose they are using those symbols?
Christian, in this case I know whereof I speak.
May I please refer you to “thepostil dot com.” An online imprint of St. Augustine Press, this web site hosts several very scholarly articles, written by people with impeccable military, diplomatic, and academic credentials, which will give you the full back-story of Ukraine and of the historical involvement of Nazis within it. This is a history that dates back before the Russian Revolution.
Briefly: the Ukranians reached out to Germany for assistance against Russia, and the Nazis complied, and were welcomed as liberators. The mercenaries who are there now are direct descendants of this, and they are “real Nazis.” I now refer you once again to these articles, with the fair-warning that some of them might take you more than an hour to read and absorb.
Ukraine suffered a famine which killed 3.5-5 million people, called the terror famine or Holodomor. Some say it was intentional by Stalin to eliminate an independence movement by Ukraine. This was in 1933-33.
I’ve read as part of a vengeance toward Russia because of the famine, Ukraine militias collaborated with the Germans in WW2.
I will read the postil dot com.
Except Stalin was a Georgian and the kulaks were murdered in Russia as well as in Ukraine by the Soviets. To blame the entire country of Russia and ethnic Russians for something the Soviet Union did is ridiculous and short sided. It seems the Russians and Ukrainians should be consoling each other over their terrible ordeal and celebrating that they both survived.
Its redistribution of wealth from this country to the East with kickbacks to the dems. They are rushing to get it done before midterm elections. They should all be held accountable for this and ALL should be indicted and in prison forever. Every damn one of them.
The Ukraine war could be summed up like this. The Ukrainian mafia runs Ukraine and Putin wants the Russian mafia running it. Either way it is a very corrupt place that lots of dirty stuff happens.