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In reply to the discussion: China calls for Russia-Ukraine cease-fire, peace talks [View all]Alexander Of Assyria
(7,839 posts)52. Up to Zelensky, America only supplies the weapons, not the politics. Agreed?
I bet the president of Ukraine, he knows more about the details than you or I.
So target Zelensky, not me! Ofc cant let other side dictate terms
its negotiations, you always ask for a higher price than you will accept
not much difference than a bazaar negotiation,,,the opening bids are usually nuts
then you start talking! Common logic is something I cling to.
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It's a PEACE proposal...strange response! America going to be the ...»honest broker? As AOL !
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#9
You know nothing about China. Each of your pro-CCP, Jimmy Dore style responses shows that.
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#16
Its slander and smear by definition if there's zero evidence, right?
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#10
That not how accusations work, where the accused has to prove the accusation false?
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#23
So you would have the US Intelligence services reveal how they know,
MarineCombatEngineer
Feb 2023
#24
Probably they spied, like all nuclear nations spy, but again no evidence, just like a balloon.
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#25
Read the news Zelensky isn't so rejecting of the plan...he having read the details?
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#36
Intelligence services also had no idea China had peace proposal Zelensky might like!
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#37
America isn't really known to be a peacemaker or keeper, have to belong to ICJ for that.
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#53
nice red herring and straw man. Completely went down a rabbit hole after being proven wrong.
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#54
Here you go. Following the standard you've set on this thread, considering means doing it.
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#55
Quite a few commentators have expressed doubts about Chinese intentions and their
Ford_Prefect
Feb 2023
#39
On what basis do you believe that China is acting in good faith? Why do you insist
Ford_Prefect
Feb 2023
#51
Up to Zelensky, America only supplies the weapons, not the politics. Agreed?
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#52
Starting negotiations and a ceasefire by poking finger in eye is not encouraged by professionals!
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#11
Why would Ukraine want a cease fire that gives up a third of their territory
EX500rider
Feb 2023
#19
M guessing the actual negotiation document is many pages long and very detailed. It's a start.
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#20
I agree Russia should withdraw to their own borders, and a referendum held on separation or autonomy
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#29
Voters living there should decide, not the politicians or the military.
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#32
Since Putin hasn't allowed legit elections in forever and jails opposition
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#33
People of Quebec voted on independence not long ago. Weren't even in a war!
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#34
Biden said no. Zelenskyy will listen. And based on the below news sources, you are wrong.
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#44
America has a vested interest in the 100 nations it has military bases in...don't share any borders!!
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#43
Talking points directly from what I watch on CCTV here in China and read on Weibo.
AZLD4Candidate
Feb 2023
#57
America negotiated with Iran, and Zelensky seems ok with talking about Peace!
Alexander Of Assyria
Feb 2023
#42
Russia can have a ceasefire by simply withdrawing its troops back into Russia. NT
Happy Hoosier
Feb 2023
#17