Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders have applauded the US for passing a vital €89 billion aid bill which has been struggling to make it through the House of Representatives for months.

The House swiftly approved roughly €89 billion in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and other US allies in a rare Saturday session as Democrats and Republicans banded together after months of hard-right resistance over renewed American support for repelling Russia’s invasion.

With an overwhelming vote, €57 billion in aid for Ukraine passed in a matter of minutes, a strong showing as American lawmakers race to deliver a fresh round of US support to the war-torn ally. Many Democrats cheered on the House floor and waved blue-and-yellow flags of Ukraine.

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    he deserves our thanks for fighting against fascism

    Its 1980 again and my man is the Saddam Hussein of the 21st Century.

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      Its 1980 again and my man is the Saddam Hussein of the 21st Century.

      Yes we know Butcher Putin is your man. And yes he is a lot like that other tyrant dictator.

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          Rofl… Are you at least paid for this shit? Cause if not… Imagine being so fucking dumb that you actually believe that shit and on top of that, instead of preaching somewhere where you’ve got a chance, you stay on Lemmy. It’s so fucking sad, man… can’t you see it? You’re trying to sell meat to a bunch of vegans, it’s hilarious.

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            Imagine being so fucking dumb that you actually believe that shit

            So stupid you’re familiar with US history prior to 1991?

            If you think the Saddam story is unbelievable, wait till you learn about Noriega.

            It’s so fucking sad, man… can’t you see it?

            Why do folks who want to sound incredulous just sound like they’re high as fuck?

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              If you think the Saddam story is unbelievable, wait till you learn about Noriega.

              Yes we are all well aware that Republicans have a long history of appeasing dictators. Same as now.

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                Republicans have a long history of appeasing dictators

                Not just Republicans…

                The flood of weapons going into Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan is going to fuel the same kinds of conflicts that arms sold to Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan fueled 40 years ago.

                When the building conflict between Poland and Ukraine goes hot…

                When some of the enormous third-party arms market ramped up in these countries spills into neighboring Egypt and Turkey…

                When someone with a MANPADS and nefarious intent gets within striking distance of a civilian airport…

                Shit is going to pop off in a way folks just watching TV and clapping for their favorite team simply aren’t prepared for.

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              Why do folks who want to sound incredulous just sound like they’re high as fuck?

              That’d be your inner narrative embellishing fucking reality with filigree and lace to fit your shit-ass perspective.

              Jim Jefferies said it best: “That’s the problem with crazy people; they don’t know they’re crazy”. Way to illustrate his insightful point by telling us you hear our voices in your head, dumbass.