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Old 04-21-2019, 07:31 PM
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The Ukraine Elects a Comedian
"KIEV, Ukraine — Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky swept to victory in Ukraine’s presidential election Sunday, an exit poll showed, as millions of voters weary of war and economic hardship rebuked the ruling elites and ushered in fresh uncertainty for their geopolitically pivotal nation.
Zelensky, a 41-year-old TV star with no political experience, won 73 percent of the vote in the runoff election, according to national exit poll results broadcast by Ukrainian television. President Petro Poroshenko, who was running for his second five-year term, accepted defeat in a speech soon after the polls closed." WP

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Old 04-21-2019, 07:55 PM
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Hell, we (Electoral College that is) elected a reality TV star.
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Hell, we (Electoral College that is) elected a reality TV star.
Yes, a comedian would be several steps up.
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Old 04-21-2019, 08:14 PM
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Yes, a comedian would be several steps up.
My exact thought.
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Old 04-22-2019, 07:38 PM
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The people sees through Poroshenko's attempt to use the conflict with Russia to enhance his political and economic fortune. His grab for marshal law was a big mistake...the intent was so apparent.

Ukraine is a large multicultural society. The attempt to erase a language with deep roots will not succeed. That the people lopsidedly elect a man who speaks more Russian than Ukrainian says a lot.
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Old 12-31-2019, 08:21 PM
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Ukraine agrees to five more years of being a transit for Russian gas.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/gazprom-u...231457006.html
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Hell, we (Electoral College that is) elected a reality TV star.
Not having TV, I didn't follow that, but I was aware of it. I think calling him a reality TV star is like calling Ozzy Osbourne a "reality TV star. His fame is what led to the show, not the other way around.

Trump understands this chart. Most of his detractors either don't have a clue or they are intentionally depending on the ignorance of others regarding this:


It is from here, and a good read. It describes Trump:
https://www.teachingcove.com/motivat...lways-winning/
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