PrivacyMatters1d ago
Randahl Fink

The man who did not care about the war in Ukraine because this was Europe's war, now wants Europe to join the war he started with Iran, while he is lifting sanctions on Russia, so Putin can scale up the Ukraine war.

Trump is not playing chess. He is just eating the pieces.

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Show threadflere-imsaho 🇺🇦1d ago
@randahl and shitting all over the board. pigeon chess at its best.
Show threadStuart Longland (VK4MSL)1d ago

RE: https://mastodon.longlandclan.id.au/@stuartl/113371931527218733

@randahl The world is trying to play chess with a pigeon.

Show threadslotos1d ago
@randahl While I also find it increasingly hard to belong to the same species, he is still at least a Deuterostome.
Show threadChris. R. 🎧🎼☕🍍1d ago
@randahl he's the pigeon shitting on the chessboard
Show threadChris1d ago
@randahl why does he want others to join a war hes already won? i distinctly remember him saying he didnt want that
Show threadNazo1d ago

@randahl I almost wanted to say "but behind him Project 2025 is playing chess." But nah. That's giving them credit they absolutely do *NOT* deserve.

The world is playing chess. Trump is knocking down pieces and crapping all over the board. Project 2025 is behind him playing checkers with the poop.

Show threadDjembro, RO, supports 🇺🇦🇬🇪1d ago

@randahl

You’re so good as distilling the essence of the big picture.

https://robertreich.substack.com/p/sunday-caption-contest-turds?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

Sunday Caption Contest: Turds Away!

And last week’s winner

Robert Reich
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@randahl Still I don't understand it.
After the WW2 the deck was stacked against the world in USA favor.
Now Trump is destroying all its leverage.
Who is the bigger looser ?
Show threadAdam van Sertima1d ago
@randahl @idjansazov Trump, and the billionaire class that puppets him, are ‘shorting’ the US for personal profit. Arguably, they know the consequences of climate change, and are tearing down our global civilization(such as it is) to create personal post-collapse fiefdoms.
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@adamvs1 @randahl I'm not convinced they can achieve this, because yeah now if you are looking at EU it does not have military and sovereignty and etc., but what are the alternatives? That's why I think that this is a big opportunity for EU to break the chains and live up to its potential of a global power by create its own join military, extends its partnerships with democracies and keep distance from the USA until it become a democracy again.
Show threadAdam van Sertima1d ago
@idjansazov @randahl I hope these wanna-be oligarchs don’t achieve this, because it will worsen everything by destroying those structures that help prop up people, globally( UNESCO, WHO, USAID, and so on), and only strengthen the things that need change i.e. police-state surveillance, legislative capture by FF & other industries, sacrificing the global south, and influence of theocracy on governance.
The EU et al could do it, but it will require good trouble.
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@adamvs1 @randahl We have no choice. EU is the only legitimate player on the stage that still respect law more than the other players. So we have no other choice to switch from USA to EU on that matter. And you know without law is every man for himself and back to the jungle free-for-all.
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl the day they stop backing up israel you could argue that europe respect the laws
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl I didn't said EU is a saint law abiding player, but the player who plays most by the law of all other players in this theater.
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl in what way?
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl For starters it is the only player that mostly respect Chapter 7 of UN, and one of the few players that got a member state sent former president in jail ( not politically ) for corruption ( even for a week ) and respect most of the human rights of all players. This is something that can't be said for the other players. Which do you think tops EU on this criteria ?
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl for corruption but not for war crimes . Even China punish high ranking official . The eu just like most country only apply human right and international laws selectively
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl How much do you know about war crimes ? And do you know who are Thomas Dyilo, Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic ? And once again I will ask my question ... who is better than EU ( which is not perfect ) to respect human rights ?
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl i know the eu is backing a settler colonial power for almost decades even after a goddamn genocide and israel call for total extermination of palestinians they can't afford to put russian level of sanctions on Israel. Spsin is the only EU members with a bit sens of self respect
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl I agree that Palestine has to have a state. Palestinians can't be ruled by Israelis. But do you know that EU exports twice as much to Israel than it imports. What good it will do for the Palestinians if EU do not sell to Israel ? But still after all the flaws. Which state is better than EU ? Why do I have to answer to you and you don't answer to me ? As I said EU is not perfect, but I can't think of anyone better.
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago

@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl did you read what I said , israel is in the extermination phase. The eu and in fact almost the whole world is letting it happen. If a country can't do it's obligation it should whidhraw from the genocide convention.

The we are better than other countries in other conflicts while backing genocide is an idiotic argument that's why I ignored it twice

We can also forget about Israel , how about sanctions on thr uae who is backing the rsf and genocide in Sudan.

Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl What do you expect EU to do? EU was betrayed by USA, and left alone to pick up the pieces in Ukraine. Because of WW2 there is no coherent army in EU and if it was not for de Gaulle, EU would not have nukes. As I said I do support Palestine, but I do not support the actions that Hezbollah is doing to kidnap civilians and kill them. You can't seek for diplomatic support with barbaric actions.
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl How do you support Palestinians exactly when you are alluding that Palestinians and Lebanese has no right to armed resistance granted by international laws and you keep repeating there is nothing we can do but let israel finish the extermination. You said you can't seek diplomatic support with barbaric people yet your country have diplomatic relation and support to the two most barbaric state in modern history the united states and israel
Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl Explain to me how do you call "armed resistance" with men with guns against women and children ? I understand ( I do not condone ) "armed resistance" warrior vs warrior, but kidnapping and killing civilians ... i do not.
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago

@idjansazov @adamvs1 @randahl are you claiming hizbollah and hamas never attacked the colonial armed forces and their bases? Do you know that even the allies did war crimes during world war 2 did it strip them to right to defend themselves against the axis? Once israel the settler colonial power end occupation we can talk about holding people from all sides accountable

Now answer my question . What make you an palestinian supporter exactly when all you do is apologia for complicit countries

Show threadIvan Djansazov1d ago
@hiphopheaven @adamvs1 @randahl As I said in order to limit the bloodshed I support Palestine state, because the Palestinians cant be ruled from Israeli government, but I do not condone the kidnappings of civilian people. If there is a men in front of you with a gun ... defend your self, but if there is an unarmed men, women and children and you are the one with the gun I'm against that! And this man with this gun in front of women and children do not deserve any support ... whatever the cause!
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov Israel is a genocidal state who is exterminating Palestinians whatever hamas exists or not . I do not condone the kidnapping of civilian either. I only support armed resistance against valid military targets which Hamas and Hizbollah are doing . Like usual people like you keep holding resistance groups more accountable than the occupiers. Israel could exterminate palestine and you will still talk about how there was nothing you could do and about how bad hamas was
Show threadhiphopheaven1d ago
@idjansazov a Palestinian state with not exists without armed resistance and the west abandoning Israel . None of your rhetoric show that you really believe in a palestinian state . Give me a concrete action that show that you really belive in what you are saying
Show threadStoneface Vimes1d ago
@randahl
Show threadMarc ❄️🦀1d ago
@randahl he’s eating the pieces and shitting on the board, while pretending he won the match.
Show threadDave Sanderson 🇨🇦🍁1d ago

@randahl

I think the chess pieces are going into the other end of his alimentary tract.

Show threadpanu1d ago

@randahl
Yeah, there simply is no way the guy could've planned all this. He doesn't seem to be able to plan the next day.

Now the EU is considering a military operation to clear out Hormuz.

As Mrs. Kallas said, the free world needs a new leader.

And a janitor. You know, to clean up after the orange man child.

Show threadਜੱਥੇਦਾਰਤੂਫਾਨਸਿੰਘਤੂਫੰਗੀ1d ago

RE: https://mastodon.social/@randahl/116238624013753878

ਜਿਉ ਬਾਜੀਗਰੁ ਭਰਮੈ ਭੂਲੈ ਝੂਠਿ ਮੁਠੀ ਅਹੰਕਾਰੋ ॥
Like the juggler, deceiving by his tricks, one is deluded by egotism, falsehood and illusion.

Guru Nanak Dev Ji in Raag Vadhans - 581

Show threadTrevor Augustino1d ago
@randahl
Show threadElon Muksis 🇺🇦 🇵🇸 🇪🇺1d ago
@randahl Europe: "Can't right now. Busy protecting Greenland."
Show threadMatt Hall1d ago

@randahl

"He is just eating the pieces."

That's gold, right there. <3

Show threadPeet Tet.....1d ago
@randahl
Show threadarrbee1d ago
@Pettet8 @randahl
My impression was that, for the moment, China are still shipping oil from the region.
Also the Iranian foreign minister has said the same would apply to other countries who paid for their purchases in chinese yuan...
Show threadBenjamin Kwiecień 🇵🇸1d ago
@randahl I guess he ran out of crayons
Show threadTopKnot1d ago

@randahl

And spreading poop all over everything he can find. Please change Dear Leader's diapers very soon, #america

Show threadPetterOfCats1d ago

@randahl I’ve said this many times and recently posted it:

https://mastodon.world/@PetterOfCats/116233846999641403

PetterOfCats (@[email protected])

This man couldn’t even spell “Four-D chess” even if you handed him all the letters in the correct order.

Mastodon
Show threadMostlyTato1d ago
@randahl
... and it's the rest of the world that has to clean up his shit.
Show threadSensibleOtter1d ago

@randahl

Also Putin will scale up support of Islamic Regime, so prolonging the war there too. It’s like purposely funding your own enemy 😢🤣

Show threadMitch Rose1d ago

@randahl

not mine:

The Chinese play Go.
The Russians play Chess.
The American play Football.

Show threadBill Mullins1d ago
@randahl Trump plays chess like a pigeon, …. 😞
Show threadTracy M. Davis1d ago
@williammullins @randahl
Show threadhumourmetom1d ago
@randahl What? No Coalition of the Insulted and Threatened?
Show threadChristiaan Jacobs1d ago
@randahl https://mastodon.social/@Joop/116239367844240867
Show threadNoBorg1d ago
@randahl
Show threadNu Modular1d ago

@randahl I went to school with eventual fossil fuels lobbyists, who were already planning integrating religion into a 'hard right agenda', further entrenching fossil fuels wealth.

Do you really believe the root causes of these abuses, stems purely on political ignorance?

Follow the rather obvious, g-r-i-f-t.

Show threadNicola Elle 🏳️‍⚧️1d ago
@randahl I think he stuffed a pawn up his nose at one point... ♟️
Show threadlin11c1d ago

@randahl
The Dotard was most likely convinced to attack by fossil fuel interests and/or Israel. The fossil fuel billionaires and Russia (because Putin's Puppet removed sanctions) are making out like bandits. In the USA they own the GQP hook, line, and sinker. ☠️ What do they say? Follow the money.

https://grist.org/energy/the-iran-war-is-driving-up-energy-prices-these-companies-are-profiting/

https://www.commondreams.org/news/big-oil-donations-trump

The Iran war is driving up energy prices. These companies are profiting.

Fighting in the Middle East had limted the flow of oil and gas, bringing higher bills for consumers and windfalls for fossil fuel companies.

Grist
Show threadlin11c1d ago

@randahl
From a great essay by James Greenberg I just read.

"The simple truth is that the war with Iran feeds the military-industrial complex that President Eisenhower warned us about. It not only draws down existing stocks, but even a short, intense conflict creates decades-long commitments and pork-barrel opportunities—for procurement, maintenance and replenishment contracts, and veterans’ care..."

Show threadNuwagaba Gift1d ago
@lin11c @randahl
Where is the money they're following leading them?
Show threadMaddad ☑️1d ago

@randahl

This says it all...

Show threadTlaud21d ago
@maddad @randahl
Where is my coke ?
Show threaddisorderlyf1d ago
@randahl While I agree none of this has anything to do with a supposed cognitive prowess on his part, I think what we're seeing is attempts at implementing a design by a committee of christofaacists who also have to mould their schemes around babysitting the President.
Show threadFrançois @Jura1d ago
@randahl chess nope, tic tac toe at best and still loosing every game