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Politics : The Trump Presidency -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: i-node who wrote (325533)	3/8/2025 6:33:19 PM
From: Lane3	4 Recommendations Recommended By bentway Brumar89 bustersmith rdkflorida2 Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 361394

Why do you keep going on about the war? The war is just one piece of a shift in the world order which is part of an even broader cultural shift away from what we have known and appreciated as civilization for a century. You're down there in the weeds with your war. I'm at 30K feet. Words. There are transactions, which are things, and then there is transactional, which is a notion. Everything that involves more than one entity is a transaction. Our exchange here is a transaction. A peace agreement is a transaction. You are focused on that transaction. I am looking at "transactional" as a modus operandi, a characteristic of the new paradigm. Trump is transactional. Exchanges are discrete, independent, scattered. Each is something to be won on it's own terms, not part of some coherent scheme, consistent pattern and principle. So, the war. Trump just wants a win. Whatever gets him that is good. And damn the torpedoes. Next up, Daylight Saving Time or draining California lakes or building a golf course in Gaza. USMCA? That was so yesterday. ---------------------------------------------- AI Overview What does it mean if someone is transactional? If someone is described as "transactional," it means they approach interactions with others expecting a clear exchange of value, essentially "giving" something with the expectation of receiving something tangible in return, often prioritizing immediate benefits over building deeper connections or long-term relationships; they tend to keep score of what they give and receive in a relationship. Key points about being transactional: Focus on immediate gain: A transactional person primarily looks for what they can get out of a situation right away. "Give and take" mentality: They believe in a strict balance of giving and receiving, often keeping track of who owes what. Lack of emotional depth: Transactional relationships can lack emotional intimacy and focus more on practical exchanges. Negative connotation: In most contexts, being described as "transactional" is considered negative, implying a self-serving attitude and a lack of genuine connection.

To: i-node who wrote (325533)	3/8/2025 7:22:40 PM
From: CentralParkRanger	6 Recommendations Recommended By bentway bustersmith koan rdkflorida2 Steve Lokness and 1 more member Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 361394

It's actually pretty simple. 1. Ukraine needs a break - ceasefire at existing front lines that may require same US pressure (not realistic while Trump is a President). 2. Ukraine uses this break to get nukes. probably together with Germany, Poland and other European countries. 3. After that the threat of Russian offensive disappears, and Ukraine may wait: - either for regime change in Russia, - or for Russia's degradation to a degree when Russia cannot keep occupied territories (it's possible if sanctions are in place and are tight) Again -not realistic while Trump is a President. So, the only obstacle for peace exists. And this obstacle is Donald Trump.