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Vladimir Putin May Have the Last Laugh (at least for 30 days) Thanks to Donald Trump
Putin and Trump see themselves making great progress toward a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine. Others see the two increasingly distrusted leaders as…
 • David Phinney
How to Trigger a Tongue-Lashing Rumble at the White House: Talk About Logic, Facts and History
Visitors can easily get rolled. Be prepared, keep your eyes open and proceed with caution. Innocuous figures sitting on sofas are larger than they…
 • David Phinney
In the Mood for a Lasting Relationship with a War Criminal and Terrorist State
Trump never cared much for Ukraine, he much prefers building a good relationship with Putin
 • David Phinney
Trump World Wiggles and Squirms for a Ceasefire Plan in Ukraine
Shapeshifting signals emanating from Mar-a-Lago reflect a confounding effort to escape another deadly and chaotic Afghanistan withdrawal and find a fair…
 • David Phinney
It's Dawning on Trump that Russia's War with Ukraine Can't Be Solved in "One Day"
Under almost any scenario, there will be no lasting peace, only a possible ceasefire. There will be no “let bygones be bygones.” This war's impact will…
 • David Phinney
We've Known for a Long Time that Trump and Putin Have a "Good Relationship"
So what's a few phone calls between good friends? A very possible nightmare for a world appalled by Putin's countless war crimes
 • David Phinney
'Rescue the Republic' Rally Needed Some Rescuing from Itself
Predicted to be another 'Woodstock' for Trump supporters, even headline speakers JFK, Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard couldn't fetch a crowd.
 • David Phinney
Trump Wants His Money Back
Trump's campaign strategy just imploded. He doesn't have old Joe Biden to kick around anymore now that the Dems found a new presidential candidate in…
 • David Phinney
Reckless Drivers Pile Up on the War Maps
Innocent passengers -- buckle your seatbelts and be careful about who you hand the keys
 • David Phinney
David Phinney's Rough Cut
David Phinney's Rough Cut
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