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In reply to the discussion: Johnson's about-face on Ukraine. My Ex thinks Trump gave him permission [View all]Pachamama
(16,888 posts)23. This was in clear defiance of what Mango Mussolini would want
Had nothing to do with permission.
Johnson clearly read the writing on the wall that he is damned if he does hold the vote on Ukraine - but more damned if he doesnt.
He got the intelligence briefings - it was chilling and clear.
Will he lose his speakership as a result and have no future politically? Likely. But had he not brought this to vote his name would be forever tied and his name cursed to Ukraine falling and likely Europe and WW3 and US soldiers dying as part of us fighting Russia. History would not be kind to him and his memory.
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Johnson's about-face on Ukraine. My Ex thinks Trump gave him permission [View all]
Nictuku
Apr 21
OP
I bet it was something along the lines of Russia not stopping at Ukraine and going after a NATO country soon
maryellen99
Apr 21
#4
Whatever concerned him enough to worry about his son going to war. He is going to military college
Bev54
Apr 21
#37
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marble falls
Apr 21
#2
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marble falls
Apr 21
#36
I think Dems also made it clear to him that he would go down in history as the one who gave Ukraine to Russia...
brush
Apr 21
#29
Pence is livid Trump (currently) doesn't support a total abortion ban. Maybe Johnson is too, and realized
50 Shades Of Blue
Apr 21
#7
FWIW Johnson was nodding along w Biden at the SOTU when Biden spoke of aid for Ukraine.
emulatorloo
Apr 21
#11
Proof will be in Trump's reaction to the Ukraine aid bill. How's he gonna play that?
OAITW r.2.0
Apr 21
#30