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That's the same one that hangs out in Mark's hanger right?

it is true and has been confirmed by both sides. stop spreading misinformation.

The standard for an article 32 hearing is very low, so the fact that the article 32 hearing recommended no court martial and was ignored by leadership - stupid. The AF wants its pound of flesh, and continues to prosecute cases that have no business in a courtroom.

His Article 32 hearing didn't go well for the prosecution. This is just a general who doesn't want to be the one to "prevent justice."

1. Because it is not true, you are actually spreading Russian disinformation. There were meetings and discussions but there was never anything singed and NATO leadership denies there was an agreement. Gorbachev FALSELY claimed there was an agreement and ultimately that lie was used by Putin (and now you), as a justification for war. 2. You cherry picking ideas AND timelines...was there a threat of Ukraine joining NATO in 2014 when Putin invaded Ukraine the first time? 3. As of today May 28,2024, Ukraine is NOT in NATO. In fact, the only discussions about adding them have come AFTER Russia invaded twice.

Seems like a big waste of time to have a bunch of flag officers tied up in a trial for another flag officer who couldn't keep his pecker in his pants. But on the other hand, I hope IF he is found guilty, they stick his head on traitor's gate or Leavenworth as stern warning to other Generals that they are not omnipotent. Plus, Mother USAF could do some soul searching to find out why these guys keep reaching these positions. But I would not be surprised if the jury circles the wagons to protect one of their own with an acquittal and retirement in grade.

you are picking which promises you want to be honored. we promised the Russians no more NATO expansion east. You never addressed that.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/ar-BB1n6Myr weak.

Politics is politics. All politicians break promises, for better or worse. I care about what benefits American citizens always before I care about what benefits those who are not, regardless if it takes a broken promise to do so.

Air Force 2-star accused of sexual assault won’t be allowed to retire An Air Force two-star general who sought to retire in lieu of facing court-martial on sexual assault and other charges has had his request denied. Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart is scheduled to appear in military court June 17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Stewart in January filed paperwork with Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall asking to retire as his case was headed to arraignment, but that request was denied in February, Sherilyn Bunn, one of Stewart’s civilian lawyers, told Air Force Times... (full story at title link) p.s. Stewart will be tried by a jury of his "peers" — a panel of two-, three- and four-star generals who have served in uniform at least as long as he has.

So a promise has to be formalized in a treaty or it is ok to runaway in the middle of the night like Uncle Joe did?

Probably just the tip of the iceberg as others will follow. Definitely a demand out there despite hiring slowdowns due to various issues. Great for those who plan well unless something unforeseen happens which is under no one’s control and that’s our industry. Timing is everything!

was that promise voted on in the senate and formalized in a treaty? or was it a legally non-binding agreement? is ukraine a part of nato?

except you're not. snap.

Gents, I'm all for healthy debate, but engaging with a known troll is pointless. If you'd prefer not to see posts from this simpleton you can go to your Profile > Settings > Ignored Users (scroll towards the bottom) and then enter the name of said simpleton. Standing by for down votes from simple jack.

What act of war did Ukraine commit that caused Russia to respond with a full on invasion?

Your troll game is weakening.

BOI.

Wait I thought they had to invade to stop the Nazis… Which Russian talking point are we committed too this month? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I did not ask if there was a need or if there was a purpose, it was a simple question. Your sort of answer is you think he would have possibly started a war with the west or attacked before they could join. I didn't ask if the U.S. historically keeps promises, I asked if YOU believe in promises made, promises kept. You tried to "generally" answer then quoted a speech. I suggest you review the Trilateral Statement, signed in January 1994, under which Ukraine agreed to transfer the nuclear warheads to Russia for elimination. In return, Ukraine received security assurances from the United States, Russia and Britain.

nato expanding up to the borders of russia was provocation.

Was NATO's refusal to sign that ultimatum in 2021 also the provocation of the Russian invasion of Crimea in 2014? How about Georgia in 2008? To say that NATO refusing to sign an absurd ultimatum constitutes a provocation is absurd. Putin is an egomaniac tyrant in charge of a large county. Small countries nearby rulers like that have always been at risk since the dawn of time. Putin knew NATO wouldn't sign it. It was obviously sent as a pretext when he had already decided to invade. He would have invaded regardless of any treaty because he could and he wanted to. That's all the reason he needs.

1. there is zero need for ukraine to join nato. it's incendiary and serves no purpose. would the US be upset if canada or mexico joined BRICS or the warsaw pact? to answer your question...possibly, but no way to know. i think he would have invaded before ukraine joined NATO (such as present day conditions). 2. ironic. generally yes, but historically when has the US kept promises? also which promise are you going to reference? "U.S. Secretary of State James Baker’s famous “not one inch eastward” assurance about NATO expansion in his meeting with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev on February 9, 1990, was part of a cascade of assurances about Soviet security given by Western leaders to Gorbachev and other Soviet officials throughout the process of German unification in 1990 and on into 1991, according to declassified U.S., Soviet, German, British and French documents"

Two questions: 1. If Ukraine was a member of NATO before this conflict started do you think Putin would have invaded? 2. Do you believe in promises made, promises kept?

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