Georgia Knight said:

What major allies are those?

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Jetplane94 said:

If it weren't for the fact that we cozied up with Putin and spouted Russian rhetoric, I would consider agreeing with this approach. The issue is that we have actively taken on the responsibility to end the war. In doing so, we have neglected major allies who likely have a vested interest in pursuing the same goal. This misconception—that we will "win" negotiations and that violence is the only means by which we can effect change—is far-fetched.

Negotiation is great, but why have we seemingly lost our identity and fidelity in achieving it?

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Jetplane94 said:

So you're saying that an active, historical enemy of the United States—one that has never had our best interests in mind—should be allowed to stake its claim while we bend to its will, further muddling our already shaky relationship with our European allies? Mind you, we have funded Ukraine through military infrastructure, but in total, we are not the top contributor. According to US News, "The U.S. has committed 0.55% of its GDP toward Ukraine aid, which falls below the percentages committed by Germany (1.31%), the U.K. (0.93%), and Canada (0.67%)."
https://www.usnews.com/news/best-co...ntries-have-committed-the-most-aid-to-ukraine

Most Republicans have spoken up clearly in doing their jobs. The political ramifications for opposing Trump are more of an indictment on the state of the party than anything else. I suspect these voices value their pensions and prospects for future office more than the consequences of their actions—and I can say that this is true on both sides. Moreover, Republicans are starting to speak out.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/02/19/trump-ukraine-republican-senators/
“Vladimir Putin is a gangster. He's a gangster with a black heart. He makes Jeffrey Dahmer look like Mother Teresa. He has Stalin's taste for blood.”

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The Original SLC Dawg said:

As of 9/24 US GNP = $7,340,000,000,000 x.0131 = $96 billion and we are in for at least $200 billion.

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