Originally posted by: tom
"It was Biden and his team’s patience and close consultation with European allies that has led to the extraordinary unity now on display
If that was truly the case why weren't the sanctions imposed when giggles was over in Europe talking about this?
A more likely answer is that Europe saw that if the Russians defeat the Ukraine they were next & it would be in their best interest to grow a spine & create a unified response to the threat.
By creating a unified response & combined with the stiff Ukranian resistance the Russian army & economy is weakened, thus reducing the Russian threat.
Stupid Tommie-poo, imposing the sanctions before the war started would have given Putin the pretext he was seeking. Stupid Tommie-poo.
Stupid Tommie-poo, Europe wouldn't have stood up to Russia unless the US supported that effort. When Trump flaunted his bromance with Putin, he also threatened to withdraw from NATO. European nations were alarmed and several advocated for a policy of "accommodation." Stupid Tommie-poo.
Stupid Tommie-poo, the Russian invasion isn't a "threat" any more--it's already happened. Stupid Tommie-poo.