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Jersey Devil

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14. A skilled diplomat should know what another leader "has in mind" before any meeting

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Tue Aug 12, 2025, 09:45 AM

Aug 2025

You don't just say, "Let's meet and see what comes out of it" unless there is a basic understanding of where the parties stand. But Trump is a fool and has no idea what kind of shade Putin will throw at him.

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NYT: "Trump Says He's Going to Alaska to See What Putin 'Has in Mind'" [View all] mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2025 OP

It's more likely because Putin needs to give him his marching orders, as he did in Helsinki. Lonestarblue Aug 2025 #1

As I said, Trump has been listening to and believing Russian/Soviet propaganda for decades Walleye Aug 2025 #4

That's Rebl2 Aug 2025 #13

He doesn't want peace; he wants Ukraine! Just put the sanctions on. everyonematters Aug 2025 #2

He has no idea what a fair deal is. He will slobber all over Putin Walleye Aug 2025 #3

Putin wants to show Trump the video of Trump beating up and raping children. Irish_Dem Aug 2025 #5

So-called Liberal Media: 'Don't worry, Mr. President, Sir, we'll report what you meant to say." tanyev Aug 2025 #6

I doubt they would have glossed over that if it had been President Biden. spanone Aug 2025 #7

"Putin, sir, what can I do for you to get you to like me again?" newdeal2 Aug 2025 #8

It's very complicated but he'll know in two minutes underpants Aug 2025 #9

KGB on Trump in 1977: "The Perfect Target" Kid Berwyn Aug 2025 #10

Trump wants to be tough on crime, he should Emile Aug 2025 #11

I think we ALL know what Putin has in mind. But maybe the "world's greatest mind" is out to lunch. Firestorm49 Aug 2025 #12

A skilled diplomat should know what another leader "has in mind" before any meeting Jersey Devil Aug 2025 #14