The only positive I can take from this is the hope that this paradigm shift galvanises Europe and Britain in way that unites centre right and centre left. Pushing back against the damage Putin has clearly done to our democracies over the last 15 years.
It is absurd and small minded to consign the paradigm shift in political ideologies in virtually every civilized country around the world to the actions of individuals who are in many cases nominal leaders.
@@aardque I think you've missed my point. I was not talking about political ideologies across the civilised countries of the world. I was talking about the obvious difference in US foreign policy between Biden and Trump. Europe and the Pacific allies need to react positively to that in a way that creates independence from US Foreign policy. Including combating the affects Russia is having on our economies, our discourse and Ukraine and whoever might follow.
Americans have given enough people’s taxpayer’s money for Ukraine, some people in America needs help especially typhoon victims too. Because of the billion if not trillion allocated budget for war and international agendas, market inflation had been scary high, gas prices hiked, it’s about time we focus in Americans
@@MichT.Do you understand the economics of supporting Ukraine? Do you understand the history in the region? Have you been to Eastern Europe? Have you visited Ukraine? Do you understand the consequences of not supporting Ukraine and Taiwan?
I will continue to support Ukraine and Taiwan with my albeit small financial donations if need be. I can't believe the USA would actually turn it's back on the brave fighters for democracy after 80 years of being in the vanguard of defending global democracies! Something has gone terribly wrong here.
I agree! All I want to say to the EU is build more factories, produce more military equipment, and give their old equipment to Ukraine. Europe must step up & become the NEW leaders of the free world as America has abandoned that role😢
I mean why would the Trump government support democracy abroad when they are stripping democracy at home. He looks up to auocrats for a reason. He wants to be one.
What's gone wrong is Trump. His worshipers don't even concern themselves with world affairs since their world begins and ends at their county boundary. That said, if Europe is concerned about Russias expansion, then Europe collectively needs to step it up. They have the tech, the weaponry, they just need to manufacture in larger numbers. They have finances, time to put them to use. Russia's army is a gaggle of poorly trained conscripts, 60's & 70's tech and a handful of Noth Koreans used as bait. IT suks beyond words that the Orange Menace was put back in power by some very misguided people, but that's how it is. Europe needs to step up.
Thousands of nuclear arms had been left on Ukrainian soil by Moscow after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. But in the years that followed, Ukraine made the decision to completely denuclearize. In exchange, the U.S., the U.K. and Russia would guarantee Ukraine's security in a 1994 agreement known as the Budapest Memorandum. Ukraine already knows the value of Russian security guarantees.
not security guarantee, but a sovereign territorial guarantee, pls re-read the Budapest memo. the word security is only mention once: in the title i believe. security means military; there was no such guarantee in the agreement.
The problem is l also think the US didn’t and still doesn’t trust Ukraine with nuclear technology. Remember a friend today can be a foe tomorrow so there is no way the US strengthens anyone to that extent that they can even stand up to the US in future. You can be a proxy but aint no way they’re giving Ukraine that kind of power. Remember tomorrow Ukraine can wake up and vote pro Russian and what then?
Excellent interview and very sobering! There's so much instability at the moment around everything, we can only wait to see what transpires. Thank you!👍🏻💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧
It’s been done before though. We replayed the videos of him walking with his head down, behind Putin, praising him after their meeting. His supporters still think he looked strong.
Have you noticed he speaks and even looks completely different than a year ago? Your hero is a shrinking defeatist microscopic rat. "Experts" like these are finished playing their weak games.
UKRAINE DADS AT WAR - 2024 Where would I be without you dad My hero of night and day I'm so glad you love my mother And think of us when you pray The last time we went to church You reached for me with your hand. I looked at you, then made a wish That I might be just half the man. I love my father of this Earth And I love my father of heaven. It's a lot for me to love, you know For I'm only eleven. Mom and I sure miss you Since you left to defend our flag. When others ask, where’s your dad I can't help but cry not brag. By Tom Zart
Tom, hold strong to your faith. I'll be praying with you for a safe return and a victory for Ukraine. Never lose faith for either father and love them both unconditionally no matter the outcome. Here Is Love from the United states.
The interviewee is clearly another sore loser. Trump won because he was the only candidate that told the truth to American people. He faced politically motivated charges from the left, fake media attacks all along and even a bullet. Hats off for this man!
The Americans were dragged kicking and screaming into the first and then the second world wars, while they were happily living their little isolationist lives oblivious to the fact that the world was in flames and their allies needed real help. Now they are doing it again. Sorry about the bleak news.
I am so astounded by the craven, careless gullibility of the tRumpy half of my fellow Americans. Now our only hope for a continuation of representative democracy going forward is some combination of incompetence on the part of our budding Orban and courageous, career-and-freedom risking acts of heroism by front-line gov't employees and military personnel refusing to obey illegal orders. This desperate situation, and the horribly-worse, existential desperation for Ukraine, has been deemed worth it by the financially-illiterate half of American in the magical hope that they just might see the cost of eggs drop a few percent and see gasoline stay down where it is now at pre-pandemic levels. In making this trade they SPIT on the graves of all the fallen in all the wars fought to protect freedom and democracy over the entire course of our history. They also shred any level of dignity we ever had and empty any reservoir of trust which other nations may have had for us. We, and regrettably the rest of the free world, are now in quite a fine mess. Pro-democracy, truth-respecting adults have to bond together and devote to common cause in beating back the kind of right-wing infantilization which is SO on the march in America now.
The problem is that while all this decency has been going on in diplomatic circles- neoliberaism has been allowed to run rampant and produce things as obscene as "billionaires" (unwell, psychopathic wealth-addicts) while others in the same nation are homless or otherwise economically deprived - and now those angry, poorly educated people on the underside of billionaire's shoes are voting for "change" having been lied to by dangerous men and women.
If countries are willing to treat their own citizens and voters in such a way, how likely would you think it is that their foreign policy is actually characterised by decency?
He tells a piece of the puzzle. But there is SO MANY ISSUES. Ya: Trump looks unfocused, jumping all over the place -then again, I wager most average people thrown into looking at the state of the US government from the top down to the bottom would end up looking a little like that. Why? Because the US government is a mess - it's overbloated, there are so many regulatory bodies, policies, conflicting goals, and mroe that it is a MESS. The fact it functions as well as it does is bloody shocking. But all of that complexity is a LOT of cost - complex regulations are costly, and time consuming to comply with AND audit, AND enforce: And that means the US government is EXTREMELY costly to run. But the kicker? The US Economy produces very little of actual tangible value - IP sure, but that sequesters what value is created in the market to a very few select hands: Thus wealth disparity. Fixing the mess is... not going to be easy, and Trump may not be the right person for the job buy SOME of his policies are what the US government needs. And ya: Getting out of foreign wars is a great way to help reduce the operating cost of the US federal government; closing foreign military bases in nations that lack a direct economic benefit to the US helps. And on we go. But who benefits from fixing the problems? It's not the media. It's not the shareholders that see wealth sequestering through the inflationary spending into their hands. It's not defence contractors that benefit from an over bloated US military willing to spend unlimited sums on over priced soap dispensers (and I wish I was kidding). And so - telling the truth, digging into the values, reporting the manipulation of CPI or how Unemployment is tracked and calculated: That does not benefit the media who is owned by shareholders. It doesn't benefit politicians who's wealth derives from the same realities as shareholders. No mainstream entity is going to tell you the truth, because the system has been set up over 50+ years now to benefit this status quo and no one who benefits is going to want to rock the boat. The closest thing you get to rocking the boat is Trump and... he's not a great option, possibly bad, maybe even terrible but it has come to a point where a LOT of people see the alternatives as strictly worse: And that, is truly terrifying.
Most Americans (incl. the Media) don’t have much of an understanding of the traditional Russian mentality - particularly when it comes to the endless depth of pride and arrogance, and an unwavering stubbornness that’s nearly impossible to dislodge. Some actually still believe there can be a middle ground with Mr. Putin. That’s like trying to make friends with a wild wolf that’s awaiting the first opportunity in which he will have you for lunch.
Ukrain will never give up one square cm . You just cant take terretory from other nations. If they gonna allow russia to keep parts of Ukrain we will never see the end of wars annymore.
@@miteshghadi3146 sure there will be a lot of peace as soon it becomes clear that conquest is fine to do again. All countries on this World will totally respect borders.
Ukraine couldn't get fast tracked into NATO if you had 3 years. Sultan Erdogan would block it as it doesn't fit into his plans to rebuild the Ottoman Empire
Jake Broe said the same thing. Trump wants a legacy of being a powerful president, and earning the international scorn of Europe and SE Asia by feeding Ukraine to Russia would make him look like he's Putin's lapdog. For once, Trump's narcissism would then swing in favor of Ukraine, because he will refuse to be labeled as someone else's stooge.
@ I doubt it. I’ve done an in depth look at what really happened during trumps last presidency and his administration wasn’t friendly at all with Putin. There was the end of the Cold War intermediate missile treaty and a barrage of threats came from Putin aimed at Trump threatening to nuke Washington and the pentagon. You might care to check it out. I’m making a video about it as it appears to be forgotten.
Trump is also indebted to Russia for their financial credits through Deutsche Bank in the 80s, 90s for his struggling businesses in the USA where he could not find credit from any bank.
yep, "all it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing". This could have been prevented if people cared enough to go vote aginst him. He went from losing the popular vote by millions of votes last time to wining it by millions of votes, even though he got the same number of votes. That means millions fo people that voted against him last time just chose not to show up. They are all directly responsible for what happens now. Every single one fo them should be ashamed of themselves for not voting
@@andrewdemarco3512 We have politicians (ie MTG) that claim we can control weather systems like hurricanes, yet such politicians still get reelected. The voting public are simply not that smart.
Re: Budapest Memorandum To: Ukraine The American Indian knows too well US treaties, accords, memoranda, promises. Hopefully Europe and NATO and its allies will help Ukraine with all the aid it needs. The US has left the table for the foreseeable future. In hindsight the void the US leaving may prove valuable, for when Ukraine wins, it won't be as beholden to the US as the US would like. Elections have consequences, yes, indeed they do. Godspeed.
Yeah, the difference is that Trump is extremely unstable and erratic, Putin is super secretive but we know what his main objectives are. Trump isn’t smart, while Putin is. Trump is super easy to fool, that’s what’s scary.
I'm wondering the same thing! And how it took almost 2 years for our justice system (Merrick Garland) to do anything about him after his insurrection. And how a convicted felon and insurrectionist is allowed to even be considered for President of the USA. And how so many morons in the USA could have possibly voted him back into office. I could go on...
because Biden was complacent enough to appoint a milquetoast soft-right federal judge as Attorney General instead of someone who knows how politics, power and the Justice Department actually work; and before that because Mitch McConnell was craven enough to back out of convicting Trump and removing him from office after his impeachment.
@@geoffreynhill2833 Our local carpet salesman was recently caught for over working a government contract when his kickback wasn't big enough apparently. So you just recently bought the family some new carpet eh?
He will activate World War 3.Just imagine Mexico invaded America and held on territories,is he going to give up the parts of America to Mexico for Peace which is a sell out.He's dangerous.
I don't think he will, it's clear he admant in coming to an agreement, but he holds all the cards. I think zelensky is going to try to salvage what he can but russia will not have wiggle room, as trump is more than willing to flood Ukraine with arms to get a Russian signature.
@@Theanimeisforme You sound delusional. Why do you assume that Trump has any interest in Ukrainian sovereignty? ANY "deal" that leaves Russia in control of invaded land is probably a death sentence for Ukraine, especially if it forces Ukrainian neutrality. Are we supposed to sweep the systematic atrocities committed by Russia under the rug? Who is going to invest in the future of Ukraine with an emboldened Putin sitting there as a menacing threat.
It’s so sad that Ukraine believed it when the US, Russia and others said they would protect them. Therefore giving up its nuclear weapons. That’s a lesson for other nations only depend on your own military to protect your own country.
There is not a question about Russia and China remaining as threats to the World's security and order- Now, there is (Once Again) a question whether the United States will remain a safe guard to the World's Liberty 🗽 and Freedoms- Dear God please don't let us fail in our honorable duties❤ there are not any replacements for our stances on supporting our Allies- God Bless the USA 🇺🇸 and our Allies!
As an American veteran, a Democrat and Hate Trump even more than Putin i will say if old Donny wants what makes him look great being the US president that took Putin out forever would be at the top of that list and would have the biggest positive effect for his place in history . 🤔🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤫😉🙏🏼
Let’s ponder Here’s the argument that debunks Russia’s claim that NATO was a threat: NATO did not take the “opportunity” to join this war. End of the discussion!
That's true because they are using Ukraine to fight for them. This way the European public supports the war since Ukranians are dying and not Europeans. End of story
Thank you, very clear. Please continue to investigate the relationship between Trump and Putin in support of Ukraine . ((Zelenskyy) 🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦SLAVA🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦UKRAINE🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
If Ukraine were forced into a peace deal I assume one of Putins requirements will be a removal of western sanctions. My question is would Europe agree and could Trump force Europe to comply. My hope is that Europe will refuse.
Funding Ukraine's resistance makes sense for a while but, eventually, an end goal needs to be adopted because without it we are merely wasting money, time and credibility. This is especially true with the US having trouble controlling its own borders and needs to right its own ship and bolster its own declining military. Piecemeal military aid without a plan and a goal is not a strategy.
Donald Trump may not be organized, but he has a play book in Project 2025 and a group of individuals who are organized to get it done. Great interview, but I disagree about Trump being a fascist. He fits the definition.
Considering the fact that only 10% of promised weapons have actually arrived in Ukraine and the directive to not fire on Russia, i think they will pull it off with only Europe's help.
Europe's manufacturing has languished behind in capability as compared to Mexico, and China. They have as a whole attacked the traditional cultures of europe suppressing them while piling in immigration, which has destroyed pride in the capabilities. Jobs that once were great paying have seen the value of their wages repressed through inflationary government spending including direct, and indirect bank bailouts (see: the bailouts of "Greece" which were really just a proxy for taking European tax payer money, and funnelling it through the Greek government to the German and french etc banks that had over extended loans to Greece"). Then you have Germany having cut up and imploded it's nuclear energy sector and driven the cost of energy through the roof - which has further impacted their industrial capabilities and the cost of doing business in Germany. The reality is, Europe is not really any better off then much of the US is. It's just... about a decade behind in terms of what it's economy is doing, and oddly has been about that since the end of WWII do to the rebuilding efforts. The only question is: Can Europes economies fix themselves faster?
@@miteshghadi3146 exactly Because America is doing very well now From past experiences, Trump may only know about tariffs as a means to get income for the government Once America is not competitive, Europe will improve
@@frankdegroot3732he forgets the part that he will have to do massive bailouts to farmers, amongst other sectors, as he had to do in the past. Many of his voters have low income, they wanted cheaper groceries, low inflation. They will soon realize that the opposite will happen.
And now the election is over and Trump's 'useful idiot' phase for MAGA has ended, Vance and MAGA elite will oust Trump pretty quickly. Even before Trump goes back to the WH he is on the off ramp without realising it.
If Trump is to offer unrealistic conditions to Ukraine then 🇺🇦 has to be supported without the US funding by the EU, but this is dependent on Germany, who has its own divisions to deal with but as soon as you threaten Germany and the EU with 10m -20m Ukrainian immigrants there will be a far more collective mindset on Ukraine.
Any professor who is published by Al jazeera media who is funded by the Qatari government who also supports the Houthis is definitely of worthy of mention. Another editorial that publishes Mr. Scott is none other than the Guardian and if mentioned in the same breath as Al Jazzera, you can determine their political values and leanings. I commend the Times Radio for sticking to its centered political position, everybody deserves a voice
NATO should start a immediate special operation. Things will get much more problematic as time goes on. What's the use of a military organization if they can't fight? This is a defense issue for NATO countries as much as Russia claimed it was a defense issue for them. It's been almost 3 years without any resolution.
Reawakening Europe warlike nature is going to be Putin's stupidest mistake . It is the continent with millinieas of warfare and largest tradition of warfare . Only Pax Americana insured a peaceful Europe .
Europe has the opportunity to step up and become the beacon of freedom , the US is now a fascist country, so you might want to get your act together because i would not want to wait and see what a fascist country as powerful as the US will do to the rest of the world. 🙃
I am so disgusted that trump has been elected president. I am so sorry for Europe and Ukraine that you will have to fight Russia without any help from the United States. We have returned to 1941 when the United States pursued the policy of Isolationism. Uk, France, Germany, you will need to take the lead to defend Ukraine, defend democracy and defeat Russia. We in the United States need to hold out intil the next election in 2026 when hopefully we can take back the Senate and the House to stop anything trump will want to do.
America is entering a period of Mass Psychosis - planned by Pious Wealthy Men - it is going too be real bad in the USA for those who don't conform to MAGA
With the money committed, there must be a number of American companies (and subsequently employees) who stand to lose out out if support is withdrawn. This is something that Trump must surely recognise at some point that if he supports Ukraine then Americans companies will also be in the running for contracts when the Ukrainians get to rebuild their country.
@@jakebarnes28I thought that $61 billion of support was given. Surely there must be many Senators expecting US arms manufacturers to benefit from that rather than it going to non American arms manufacturers elsewhere. Perhaps you know something that I didn't pick up on.
The only positive I can take from this is the hope that this paradigm shift galvanises Europe and Britain in way that unites centre right and centre left. Pushing back against the damage Putin has clearly done to our democracies over the last 15 years.
And NOW, we have the Traitor, TRUMP!
NO SOUND STILL. SOMETIMES WHEN I SEND VIDEOS THE RECIPIENT CANNOT OPEN MY SENT VIDEOS. SAME THING.
It is absurd and small minded to consign the paradigm shift in political ideologies in virtually every civilized country around the world to the actions of individuals who are in many cases nominal leaders.
@@aardque I think you've missed my point. I was not talking about political ideologies across the civilised countries of the world. I was talking about the obvious difference in US foreign policy between Biden and Trump. Europe and the Pacific allies need to react positively to that in a way that creates independence from US Foreign policy. Including combating the affects Russia is having on our economies, our discourse and Ukraine and whoever might follow.
YES.... GOOD....
What a wonderful explanatory and articulate presentation by Scott Lucas. Thank you Professor.
I agree. This professor is highly knowledgable. Wow!
It's lies!!!!
We support Ukraine! ❤️🇺🇦❤️🇺🇦🛐
Americans have given enough people’s taxpayer’s money for Ukraine, some people in America needs help especially typhoon victims too. Because of the billion if not trillion allocated budget for war and international agendas, market inflation had been scary high, gas prices hiked, it’s about time we focus in Americans
@@MichT.Do you understand the economics of supporting Ukraine? Do you understand the history in the region? Have you been to Eastern Europe? Have you visited Ukraine? Do you understand the consequences of not supporting Ukraine and Taiwan?
Inflation is all over the WORLD.
Here in USA we are in heaven.
The problem is that some people don't know how to manage their FINANCES.
WE do, but Trump won't
@@izzyescoto .due to inflation people working class people don't have enough, cash to spend,
Thank you Jake❤😊for keeping the spirit up for all of us. Ukraine will win.🇸🇪
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We are entering the 4th Turning as described by Neil Howe in his book of the same name. (not good times ahead for the US, or the world).
I will continue to support Ukraine and Taiwan with my albeit small financial donations if need be. I can't believe the USA would actually turn it's back on the brave fighters for democracy after 80 years of being in the vanguard of defending global democracies! Something has gone terribly wrong here.
I agree! All I want to say to the EU is build more factories, produce more military equipment, and give their old equipment to Ukraine. Europe must step up & become the NEW leaders of the free world as America has abandoned that role😢
Gen. Z Americans took their hard won security for granted.
@@meilinchan7314Putin wants you to set generations against each other. So does Trump.
I mean why would the Trump government support democracy abroad when they are stripping democracy at home. He looks up to auocrats for a reason. He wants to be one.
What's gone wrong is Trump. His worshipers don't even concern themselves with world affairs since their world begins and ends at their county boundary. That said, if Europe is concerned about Russias expansion, then Europe collectively needs to step it up. They have the tech, the weaponry, they just need to manufacture in larger numbers. They have finances, time to put them to use. Russia's army is a gaggle of poorly trained conscripts, 60's & 70's tech and a handful of Noth Koreans used as bait. IT suks beyond words that the Orange Menace was put back in power by some very misguided people, but that's how it is. Europe needs to step up.
Thousands of nuclear arms had been left on Ukrainian soil by Moscow after the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. But in the years that followed, Ukraine made the decision to completely denuclearize. In exchange, the U.S., the U.K. and Russia would guarantee Ukraine's security in a 1994 agreement known as the Budapest Memorandum.
Ukraine already knows the value of Russian security guarantees.
not security guarantee, but a sovereign territorial guarantee, pls re-read the Budapest memo. the word security is only mention once: in the title i believe. security means military; there was no such guarantee in the agreement.
Well now Ukraine knows better and let that be a lesson to every country in the World
The problem is l also think the US didn’t and still doesn’t trust Ukraine with nuclear technology. Remember a friend today can be a foe tomorrow so there is no way the US strengthens anyone to that extent that they can even stand up to the US in future. You can be a proxy but aint no way they’re giving Ukraine that kind of power. Remember tomorrow Ukraine can wake up and vote pro Russian and what then?
MarkHenderson4001 joined in 2014. RUSSIAN TROLL?
@harrybarrow i m us army veteran, voted blue; do you want my number? now pls go read the budapest memo. then tell me what it guarantees, please
Excellent interview and very sobering! There's so much instability at the moment around everything, we can only wait to see what transpires. Thank you!👍🏻💪🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇬🇧
Good luck with dementia Don the conman, the Russian asset.
Slava Ukraini ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️ ❣️
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donald's in the White House, America's in the s..t house.
Not historically true, quite the assumption
Again Russia owns Trump & now Putin is in charge of this Divided Country.
Do well said .
Putting out the message that bending to Russia looks like a Trump America is WEAK... that's all it would take
It’s been done before though. We replayed the videos of him walking with his head down, behind Putin, praising him after their meeting.
His supporters still think he looked strong.
Putin already knows trump is weak...that's why he helped trump win the election
Pray for Ukraine. 🙏🏼
Of all the great professors and experts on Ukraine, I really think that you are one of the greatest. Your information and analyses are exceptional
Have you noticed he speaks and even looks completely different than a year ago? Your hero is a shrinking defeatist microscopic rat. "Experts" like these are finished playing their weak games.
@@felixvandiggelen8731HA! You a LARP'er?
@@felixvandiggelen8731 care to explain what's "defeatist" about what he said?
Thanks Scot and times radio . Love your insight
UKRAINE DADS AT WAR - 2024
Where would I be without you dad
My hero of night and day
I'm so glad you love my mother
And think of us when you pray
The last time we went to church
You reached for me with your hand.
I looked at you, then made a wish
That I might be just half the man.
I love my father of this Earth
And I love my father of heaven.
It's a lot for me to love, you know
For I'm only eleven.
Mom and I sure miss you
Since you left to defend our flag.
When others ask, where’s your dad
I can't help but cry not brag.
By Tom Zart
Can't believe you're eleven.
I think it's first graders Father's Day kitsch...
Tom, hold strong to your faith. I'll be praying with you for a safe return and a victory for Ukraine. Never lose faith for either father and love them both unconditionally no matter the outcome. Here Is Love from the United states.
This is extremely grim. I feel sick.
Decency...a word alien to Donald Trump.
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Nice guys don't win, and sometimes someone has to stand up and take control of a bad situation.
@@DavidLockett-x4b ...by making everything even worse for everyone but a few already obscenely well-off people? Yeah, right...
Brilliant interview.Thanks a million.
The interviewee is clearly another sore loser. Trump won because he was the only candidate that told the truth to American people. He faced politically motivated charges from the left, fake media attacks all along and even a bullet. Hats off for this man!
great stuff ...always spot on Scott! thank you from Bucha Richard from Canada ..survivor of Bucha terror,
The Americans were dragged kicking and screaming into the first and then the second world wars, while they were happily living their little isolationist lives oblivious to the fact that the world was in flames and their allies needed real help. Now they are doing it again.
Sorry about the bleak news.
True enough.
It's the illusion of security
To many Americans think that we are spared from threats because we have 2 oceans between us and our enemies
A topic of conversation in my house for sure as my dad, grandpa and all 3 uncles served with Canadian army.
And then claimed practically sole victory after making billions on war equipment the whole time.
The US had no allies before 1st and 2nd world war.
This is so fcking depressing…
And stop aligning yourself with liberal losers.
I always found it depressing already when everyone was dragging their feet with aid and weapons to Ukraine. This isnt any different
This is an attitude unworthy of Sigmar , check your willpower.
@@littlecharlie4293 Disagree without being rude. What's happened to public discourse and decency?
I am so astounded by the craven, careless gullibility of the tRumpy half of my fellow Americans. Now our only hope for a continuation of representative democracy going forward is some combination of incompetence on the part of our budding Orban and courageous, career-and-freedom risking acts of heroism by front-line gov't employees and military personnel refusing to obey illegal orders. This desperate situation, and the horribly-worse, existential desperation for Ukraine, has been deemed worth it by the financially-illiterate half of American in the magical hope that they just might see the cost of eggs drop a few percent and see gasoline stay down where it is now at pre-pandemic levels. In making this trade they SPIT on the graves of all the fallen in all the wars fought to protect freedom and democracy over the entire course of our history. They also shred any level of dignity we ever had and empty any reservoir of trust which other nations may have had for us. We, and regrettably the rest of the free world, are now in quite a fine mess. Pro-democracy, truth-respecting adults have to bond together and devote to common cause in beating back the kind of right-wing infantilization which is SO on the march in America now.
Well said.
Nicely written!
The problem is that while all this decency has been going on in diplomatic circles- neoliberaism has been allowed to run rampant and produce things as obscene as "billionaires" (unwell, psychopathic wealth-addicts) while others in the same nation are homless or otherwise economically deprived - and now those angry, poorly educated people on the underside of billionaire's shoes are voting for "change" having been lied to by dangerous men and women.
This!
Agreed
If countries are willing to treat their own citizens and voters in such a way, how likely would you think it is that their foreign policy is actually characterised by decency?
Isn’t that the scenario that allowed the Nazis to come into power.
I think it's safe to say that Pootin has the worst gambling addiction in human history
Pootin can finish the world you live in
We ignore Professor Scott Lucas at our peril.
So true, well said😊
Or......Professor Who...?? as he's better known..!
NATO must step up, putin has nothing and all to loose, the time has come.
Yes, but Trump will NEVER support NATO against Putin's regime. Trump is afraid of Putin!
This guy really tells it as it is. Pity none of the American Media could not do that.
Amen
He tells a piece of the puzzle. But there is SO MANY ISSUES.
Ya: Trump looks unfocused, jumping all over the place -then again, I wager most average people thrown into looking at the state of the US government from the top down to the bottom would end up looking a little like that. Why? Because the US government is a mess - it's overbloated, there are so many regulatory bodies, policies, conflicting goals, and mroe that it is a MESS. The fact it functions as well as it does is bloody shocking. But all of that complexity is a LOT of cost - complex regulations are costly, and time consuming to comply with AND audit, AND enforce: And that means the US government is EXTREMELY costly to run. But the kicker? The US Economy produces very little of actual tangible value - IP sure, but that sequesters what value is created in the market to a very few select hands: Thus wealth disparity.
Fixing the mess is... not going to be easy, and Trump may not be the right person for the job buy SOME of his policies are what the US government needs. And ya: Getting out of foreign wars is a great way to help reduce the operating cost of the US federal government; closing foreign military bases in nations that lack a direct economic benefit to the US helps. And on we go.
But who benefits from fixing the problems? It's not the media. It's not the shareholders that see wealth sequestering through the inflationary spending into their hands. It's not defence contractors that benefit from an over bloated US military willing to spend unlimited sums on over priced soap dispensers (and I wish I was kidding). And so - telling the truth, digging into the values, reporting the manipulation of CPI or how Unemployment is tracked and calculated: That does not benefit the media who is owned by shareholders. It doesn't benefit politicians who's wealth derives from the same realities as shareholders.
No mainstream entity is going to tell you the truth, because the system has been set up over 50+ years now to benefit this status quo and no one who benefits is going to want to rock the boat. The closest thing you get to rocking the boat is Trump and... he's not a great option, possibly bad, maybe even terrible but it has come to a point where a LOT of people see the alternatives as strictly worse: And that, is truly terrifying.
A real informative interview and he's completely right about Trump.
Most Americans (incl. the Media) don’t have much of an understanding of the traditional Russian mentality - particularly when it comes to the endless depth of pride and arrogance, and an unwavering stubbornness that’s nearly impossible to dislodge. Some actually still believe there can be a middle ground with Mr. Putin. That’s like trying to make friends with a wild wolf that’s awaiting the first opportunity in which he will have you for lunch.
Much of this is in mainstream news. The fault lies with the voters who do not listen to any news or only exist in their right wing influencer bubble.
Ukrain will never give up one square cm . You just cant take terretory from other nations. If they gonna allow russia to keep parts of Ukrain we will never see the end of wars annymore.
Ukraine has to give for peace.
@@miteshghadi3146 sure there will be a lot of peace as soon it becomes clear that conquest is fine to do again. All countries on this World will totally respect borders.
@@miteshghadi3146 They will , as soon they have there lands back ;-)
@@miteshghadi3146Russia has to stop its bloody war for peace.
@@miteshghadi3146 Just like the Czechs were forced to do in 1938. Find out how long peace lasted.
Great analysis, thank you!
Ukraine should be fast tracked into NATO before January 2025 as should Maldova, if they choose to.
It could have happened at any time over the past three years but it didn't. Why? Because it's not what the Western powers want.
Ukraine couldn't get fast tracked into NATO if you had 3 years. Sultan Erdogan would block it as it doesn't fit into his plans to rebuild the Ottoman Empire
Please God no. They can't even take care of their own people.
no it shouldnt
They can’t because they’re occupied, Georgia too
Only problem is that Trump would look pathetically weak if he forced Ukraine to accept the loss of Ukraine. Who would respect him after that?
Jake Broe said the same thing. Trump wants a legacy of being a powerful president, and earning the international scorn of Europe and SE Asia by feeding Ukraine to Russia would make him look like he's Putin's lapdog. For once, Trump's narcissism would then swing in favor of Ukraine, because he will refuse to be labeled as someone else's stooge.
Trump doesn't care about what Europe thinks. Furthermore, Ukraine lost this war no on his watch, but on Biden's.
The winner writes history.trump minions gaslight history
U think he cares? He wants to please his "friend" in the Kremlin and hear him saying how great Trump is.
@ I doubt it. I’ve done an in depth look at what really happened during trumps last presidency and his administration wasn’t friendly at all with Putin. There was the end of the Cold War intermediate missile treaty and a barrage of threats came from Putin aimed at Trump threatening to nuke Washington and the pentagon. You might care to check it out. I’m making a video about it as it appears to be forgotten.
Trump is also indebted to Russia for their financial credits through Deutsche Bank in the 80s, 90s for his struggling businesses in the USA where he could not find credit from any bank.
And more....
Not to mention all the election interference !
Trump's in Putin's pocket.
Obviously @@dvidclapperton
Majority of Trump followers are oblivious to that fact 🙄
I know how Zelensky can get US aid. Just promise a 10% kickback to trump, he'd be all over that like a maggot on rotten meat.
Bribery to the Biden's worked for Ukraine.
thats 10% less then what quid pro joe is getting currently
@@alchilds3710Show some data to prove your claim. Trump will love you for it. Putin too.
We’re waiting.
Make it 20% and you've got a deal!!! 😅😅😅😅
@@alchilds3710Russian Bot
I’m so proud of Ukraine. That was the first thing I thought about when I heard that Trump had been elected. I hope they continue to persevere.
Thanks, valuable opinion and prediction. I will be a fan of Times Radio.
A strong evil is fed by a weak good.
You cannot have on without the other.
yep, "all it takes for evil to prevail is for good people to do nothing". This could have been prevented if people cared enough to go vote aginst him. He went from losing the popular vote by millions of votes last time to wining it by millions of votes, even though he got the same number of votes. That means millions fo people that voted against him last time just chose not to show up. They are all directly responsible for what happens now. Every single one fo them should be ashamed of themselves for not voting
@@andrewdemarco3512 We have politicians (ie MTG) that claim we can control weather systems like hurricanes, yet such politicians still get reelected. The voting public are simply not that smart.
its not just America, its most of Europe too. The most right wing leader in the EU is now its head. You couldnt make it up
Very moving and convincing guest. High values, a sense of the future, a vision
In normal, healthy, realisticv words: Pathologically delusional.
sarcasm right!
@@scotteickman3305 wrong
Excellent, balanced analysis of current circumstances and high stakes - a "wake-up call" if there ever was one !!
An exceptional concise analysis!
Re: Budapest Memorandum
To: Ukraine
The American Indian knows too well US treaties, accords, memoranda, promises. Hopefully Europe and NATO and its allies will help Ukraine with all the aid it needs.
The US has left the table for the foreseeable future.
In hindsight the void the US leaving may prove valuable, for when Ukraine wins, it won't be as beholden to the US as the US would like. Elections have consequences, yes, indeed they do.
Godspeed.
To gain knowledge is such a wonderful thing. Thank you Professor and Times Radio! Today, I know more than yesterday and I'm grateful.
Trump and Putin are the same kind of people. Power and money hungry.
Watch and see, Trump will give Putin a path to victory in Ukraine or a way out. Probably a little back scratching going on.
Yeah, the difference is that Trump is extremely unstable and erratic, Putin is super secretive but we know what his main objectives are.
Trump isn’t smart, while Putin is. Trump is super easy to fool, that’s what’s scary.
;D watch more tv
Only difference one actually has money .
2 peas in a pod
We can only prey it is too late for Putin. European powers need to fill the gap once Trump removes aid to Ukraine. God bless the people of Ukraine.
What " European Powers "...?? You mean :
send in the Italian Army....? Maybe the Danes...?......😅😅😅😅
Holy ****. How is Trump not in prison???
I'm wondering the same thing! And how it took almost 2 years for our justice system (Merrick Garland) to do anything about him after his insurrection. And how a convicted felon and insurrectionist is allowed to even be considered for President of the USA. And how so many morons in the USA could have possibly voted him back into office. I could go on...
Several French Presidents needed to be elected to evade prison.
because Biden was complacent enough to appoint a milquetoast soft-right federal judge as Attorney General instead of someone who knows how politics, power and the Justice Department actually work; and before that because Mitch McConnell was craven enough to back out of convicting Trump and removing him from office after his impeachment.
Banana republics don’t jail their leaders !
@@fraumahler5934
Bibi is keeping war going to stay out of prison .
Lift the ban!!!
Sadly, now the EU needs to replace US support.
Maybe it is a cause for celebration. We have been recalcitrant in cementing our own defence.
@@calmhorizons
We don't live in a bubble.
The EU..!? Please don't make me laugh..?
My side hurts....!!
Trump is a spoilt brat. He shouldn't be in politics at all. He'd make a good carpet salesman. 🤔
Politics is about manipulating peoples views to ach8eve an outcome. Trump is a master manipulator.
I agree but unfortunately the citizens of the USA have let down the world and voted for this clown.
@@geoffreynhill2833 Our local carpet salesman was recently caught for over working a government contract when his kickback wasn't big enough apparently. So you just recently bought the family some new carpet eh?
He will activate World War 3.Just imagine Mexico invaded America and held on territories,is he going to give up the parts of America to Mexico for Peace which is a sell out.He's dangerous.
He sure has pulled the wool over your eyes.
Biden has been far too weak where Putin is concerned and lost an opportunity. Now we have Trump who will allow Ukraine to fail. So very sad.
Biden Admin too naive and weak
I don't think he will, it's clear he admant in coming to an agreement, but he holds all the cards. I think zelensky is going to try to salvage what he can but russia will not have wiggle room, as trump is more than willing to flood Ukraine with arms to get a Russian signature.
@@Theanimeisforme You sound delusional. Why do you assume that Trump has any interest in Ukrainian sovereignty? ANY "deal" that leaves Russia in control of invaded land is probably a death sentence for Ukraine, especially if it forces Ukrainian neutrality. Are we supposed to sweep the systematic atrocities committed by Russia under the rug? Who is going to invest in the future of Ukraine with an emboldened Putin sitting there as a menacing threat.
@@Theanimeisforme A Munich kind of agreement - it wasn't too successful in 1938.
@@JS-ip8xm the difference is Ukraine isn't surrounded and there are elements in play for future connections outside of NATO
😢 This video contains extremely important messages, but after watching it, I feel soooo depressed. 😢
And the answer is, he'll surround himself with loyalists.
The forefathers are spinning in their graves
Trump doesn't forget grievances? What about Vance? Rubio?
It’s so sad that Ukraine believed it when the US, Russia and others said they would protect them. Therefore giving up its nuclear weapons. That’s a lesson for other nations only depend on your own military to protect your own country.
Excellent discussion and guest. Thank you.
RS. Canada
Prof. Lucas has a unique talent to summarize so much propaganda in so little time. Amazing!
Propaganda? 😂
There is not a question about Russia and China remaining as threats to the World's security and order- Now, there is (Once Again) a question whether the United States will remain a safe guard to the World's Liberty 🗽 and Freedoms- Dear God please don't let us fail in our honorable duties❤ there are not any replacements for our stances on supporting our Allies- God Bless the USA 🇺🇸 and our Allies!
In the Mighty name of our Lord and Savior Jesus the Christ, Amen, and Amen 🙏 🙌 👏 ❤️
As an American veteran, a Democrat and Hate Trump even more than Putin i will say if old Donny wants what makes him look great being the US president that took Putin out forever would be at the top of that list and would have the biggest positive effect for his place in history . 🤔🤷🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤫😉🙏🏼
*_I always thought we had to read about the fall of an empire in history books but now we get to watch one in real time!_*
Let’s ponder
Here’s the argument that debunks Russia’s claim that NATO was a threat:
NATO did not take the “opportunity” to join this war. End of the discussion!
That's true because they are using Ukraine to fight for them. This way the European public supports the war since Ukranians are dying and not Europeans. End of story
Thank you, very clear. Please continue to investigate the relationship between Trump and Putin in support of Ukraine . ((Zelenskyy)
🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦SLAVA🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦UKRAINE🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
If Ukraine were forced into a peace deal I assume one of Putins requirements will be a removal of western sanctions. My question is would Europe agree and could Trump force Europe to comply. My hope is that Europe will refuse.
A stalemate? Every month Russia gains more ground exponentially...
What happened to the USA signing the Minsk Agreement?????
Funding Ukraine's resistance makes sense for a while but, eventually, an end goal needs to be adopted because without it we are merely wasting money, time and credibility. This is especially true with the US having trouble controlling its own borders and needs to right its own ship and bolster its own declining military. Piecemeal military aid without a plan and a goal is not a strategy.
Declining military?
Donald Trump may not be organized, but he has a play book in Project 2025 and a group of individuals who are organized to get it done. Great interview, but I disagree about Trump being a fascist. He fits the definition.
Considering the fact that only 10% of promised weapons have actually arrived in Ukraine and the directive to not fire on Russia, i think they will pull it off with only Europe's help.
A lot of republicans stand with Ukraine but not a Trump. Check what republicans (pro Ukraine) said about trump!!?
That won't help now, though. Trump will control everything for at least 2 years.
yeah but we also know how fkn weak their spines are so..
All of his wives are from ukraine. I hope you can connect the dots
@@shinyamada488his wives weren’t from Ukaraine. Melania is from Slovenia and Ivana in Czechia
But Trump doesn’t stand with Ukraine. He wants revenge on Ukraine
Very good and worthwhile interview
The positive is that Europe will shrug off the American dominance
European economies will take advantage of bad decisions in America
Europe's manufacturing has languished behind in capability as compared to Mexico, and China. They have as a whole attacked the traditional cultures of europe suppressing them while piling in immigration, which has destroyed pride in the capabilities. Jobs that once were great paying have seen the value of their wages repressed through inflationary government spending including direct, and indirect bank bailouts (see: the bailouts of "Greece" which were really just a proxy for taking European tax payer money, and funnelling it through the Greek government to the German and french etc banks that had over extended loans to Greece").
Then you have Germany having cut up and imploded it's nuclear energy sector and driven the cost of energy through the roof - which has further impacted their industrial capabilities and the cost of doing business in Germany.
The reality is, Europe is not really any better off then much of the US is. It's just... about a decade behind in terms of what it's economy is doing, and oddly has been about that since the end of WWII do to the rebuilding efforts.
The only question is: Can Europes economies fix themselves faster?
European economy is also struggling
@@miteshghadi3146 exactly
Because America is doing very well now
From past experiences, Trump may only know about tariffs as a means to get income for the government
Once America is not competitive, Europe will improve
@@formes2388 Okay Vatnik
@@frankdegroot3732he forgets the part that he will have to do massive bailouts to farmers, amongst other sectors, as he had to do in the past.
Many of his voters have low income, they wanted cheaper groceries, low inflation. They will soon realize that the opposite will happen.
I think you got it backwards it is the United States and the West who's going to need to be saving maybe they can go to the Brits Bank
Not all bad then!😢. Europe needs to grow a pair. I know it's not easy and very scary but it must be done.
Remove him take him to court for New York! No pardon!
Too late.
I heared that Trumps janitor will become secretary of state, so I hope the guy knows English, to be able to understand President Zelenskys message.
J.D. Vance is intelligent enough to become an effective autocrat. And Trump has set the stage for that transition.
And now the election is over and Trump's 'useful idiot' phase for MAGA has ended, Vance and MAGA elite will oust Trump pretty quickly.
Even before Trump goes back to the WH he is on the off ramp without realising it.
I hope it's way too late for P!
We have to help Ukraine 🇺🇦
The final battle at the gates of Mordor.
Excellent episode. Storm clouds ahead
As usual when the going gets tough the Americans take their bat and go home.
Excellent reporting and informative.
If Trump is to offer unrealistic conditions to Ukraine then 🇺🇦 has to be supported without the US funding by the EU, but this is dependent on Germany, who has its own divisions to deal with but as soon as you threaten Germany and the EU with 10m -20m Ukrainian immigrants there will be a far more collective mindset on Ukraine.
Any professor who is published by Al jazeera media who is funded by the Qatari government who also supports the Houthis is definitely of worthy of mention. Another editorial that publishes Mr. Scott is none other than the Guardian and if mentioned in the same breath as Al Jazzera, you can determine their political values and leanings. I commend the Times Radio for sticking to its centered political position, everybody deserves a voice
Trump will save Putin from disaster
PHEW that is really good to hear.
NATO should start a immediate special operation. Things will get much more problematic as time goes on. What's the use of a military organization if they can't fight? This is a defense issue for NATO countries as much as Russia claimed it was a defense issue for them. It's been almost 3 years without any resolution.
Would u go to fight?
I will - Freedom isn't Free
@@CarBe-rn3ge How is your freedom at risk because of who controls Eastern Ukraine 😅
Reawakening Europe warlike nature is going to be Putin's stupidest mistake . It is the continent with millinieas of warfare and largest tradition of warfare . Only Pax Americana insured a peaceful Europe .
Great guest
Incredible video!!👏
Outstanding discussion
more prof. lucas please !
My niece's position was to make every effort to get the correct parts into the correct bag. She said she never should've volunteered.
Prof. Lucas really nailed the election. 🗳️
Kick USA out of NATO
What an incredibly interesting professor! Thanks for having this interview! Appreciate it a lot! :)
Ukraine isn't going anywhere and there are thousands of kilometres left to defend, so am very sure its never too late to save Ukraine
What happens when the USA drops all sanctions on Russia?
Scott Lucas is 100% correct about Prump
Europe has the opportunity to step up and become the beacon of freedom , the US is now a fascist country, so you might want to get your act together because i would not want to wait and see what a fascist country as powerful as the US will do to the rest of the world. 🙃
I am so disgusted that trump has been elected president. I am so sorry for Europe and Ukraine that you will have to fight Russia without any help from the United States. We have returned to 1941 when the United States pursued the policy of Isolationism. Uk, France, Germany, you will need to take the lead to defend Ukraine, defend democracy and defeat Russia. We in the United States need to hold out intil the next election in 2026 when hopefully we can take back the Senate and the House to stop anything trump will want to do.
America is entering a period of Mass Psychosis - planned by Pious Wealthy Men - it is going too be real bad in the USA for those who don't conform to MAGA
With the money committed, there must be a number of American companies (and subsequently employees) who stand to lose out out if support is withdrawn. This is something that Trump must surely recognise at some point that if he supports Ukraine then Americans companies will also be in the running for contracts when the Ukrainians get to rebuild their country.
How? It's a drop from our bucket. Our stockpiles are HUGE.
@@jakebarnes28I thought that $61 billion of support was given. Surely there must be many Senators expecting US arms manufacturers to benefit from that rather than it going to non American arms manufacturers elsewhere. Perhaps you know something that I didn't pick up on.
Excellent talk
Orban dangerous