Here we go as to why negotiating with Kremlin agents is a bad idea. Case in point, how Ukraine was betrayed by Russia over Nukes in 1993

The Kremlin lied to Ukraine in 1993, and broke every agreement made as to when Ukraine gave up its nukes. It lead to the devastation of Ukraine in the 2022-23 war.

This is why you cannot deal with Kremlin agents. And the Freedom Caucus is composed of Kremlin agents.

Here we go as to their whine a gram as to how horrible it was not to have leverage to blackmail the USA

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Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) complained about the budget deal raising the debt limit for two years, “And what does the device of raising it for two years do? It removes the issue from the national conversation during the presidential election to come. How could you more successfully kneecap any Republican presidential hopeful than by taking the issue out of his or her hands?”

The entire point of the debt ceiling fight for the Trump loyalists in the House was to crash the economy to make it easier for Trump to win in 2024.?The MAGA loyalists ?don’t care about reducing the deficit, and they don’t care about good economic policy. The name of the game is to hurt Biden’s odds of winning reelection. MAGA Republicans are outraged that they won’t get any more chances to hold the nation hostage before the next presidential election.

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It is worse than that. The Freedom Caucus has its primary allegiance to Vladimir Putin rather than America

Their oath taken to support the US Constitution is so much toilet paper. Here is what happened to Ukraine in 1993 when it tried to negotiate with Kremlin agents

quote: Here is the sequence of events which was turned into deadly geopolitical farce

1. 1991 Declaration of Independence: Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, following a referendum in which the majority of Ukrainian citizens voted in favor of independence.
2. After Ukraine gained independence, it found itself in possession of the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, including strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and nuclear warheads. To address concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional stability, negotiations were held as part of the START process involving the United States, Russia (as the Soviet Union's successor state), and Ukraine.
3. 1992 Lisbon Protocol: On May 23, 1992, Ukraine signed the Lisbon Protocol, an agreement with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, which set out the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
4. Budapest Memorandum: On December 5, 1994, Ukraine, along with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, signed the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances. In this memorandum, the signatories reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence. In exchange, Ukraine agreed to eliminate its nuclear arsenal and accede to the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
5. Denuclearization Process: Under the supervision of international organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ukraine began the process of dismantling and transferring its nuclear weapons to Russia. By 1996, Ukraine completed the transfer of all its nuclear warheads to Russia, effectively eliminating its nuclear weapons capabilities.

The decision to give up nuclear weapons was motivated by several factors, including Ukraine's desire to strengthen its international standing, concerns about the cost and responsibility of maintaining a nuclear arsenal, and the security assurances provided by the Budapest Memorandum.

BTW this is also why Ukraine is reluctant for any peace deal with Russia, as Russia has demonstrated that it does not abide to its signed commitments.

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The Freedom caucus has as little incentive to keep its word as the Kremlin did with Ukraine.

Bottom line, you NEVER win in negotiations with Kremlin Agents. And so by default one will NEVER win in negotiation with the Freedom Caucus, as they are KREMLIN AGENTS

Their first loyalty is to Putin and the US constitution is a very distant second.

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TUE, MAY 30TH, 2023 ?BY?JASON EASLEY

House MAGAs Are Losing It Because They Can’t Crash The Economy For Trump

Jayapal: House Republicans Didn't Get What They Wanted

The House Freedom Caucus held a press conference on Tuesday, complaining that the debt limit deal will prevent them from crashing the economy for Trump.

Video:

Rep. Dan Bishop (R-NC) complained about the budget deal raising the debt limit for two years, “And what does the device of raising it for two years do? It removes the issue from the national conversation during the presidential election to come. How could you more successfully kneecap any Republican presidential hopeful than by taking the issue out of his or her hands?”

The entire point of the debt ceiling fight for the Trump loyalists in the House was to crash the economy to make it easier for Trump to win in 2024.?The MAGA loyalists ?don’t care about reducing the deficit, and they don’t care about good economic policy. The name of the game is to hurt Biden’s odds of winning reelection. MAGA Republicans are outraged that they won’t get any more chances to hold the nation hostage before the next presidential election.

Republicans in the House realized that they had been had in the budget negotiations. They are going to try to kill the deal, but their odds of being successful are not good.

House Republicans got one bite of the apple, and they blew their big chance, and they are understanding that Biden has set the table for his reelection.

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https://truthaboutrussia.quora.com/Did-Ukraine-err-in-relinquishing-the-nuclear-weapons-that-it-inherited-from-the-dissolution-of-the-USSR-If-Ukraine-stil

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Ukraine's decision to give up its nuclear weapons was influenced by a combination of factors, including financial incentives. Here are some of the financial considerations that played a role:

1. International Aid and Assistance: Ukraine faced significant economic challenges after gaining independence from the Soviet Union. By renouncing its nuclear weapons, Ukraine became eligible for financial aid and assistance from the international community, particularly from Western countries. Assistance packages were offered to support Ukraine's transition to a market-based economy, alleviate economic hardships, and promote economic development.
2. Economic Cooperation and Investment: Giving up nuclear weapons helped Ukraine improve its relations with other countries, including the United States and European nations. This opened up opportunities for economic cooperation, trade partnerships, and foreign investment. International support and cooperation were seen as crucial in attracting foreign direct investment and enhancing Ukraine's economic prospects.
3. Nuclear Safety and Disarmament Funding: Dismantling and securely storing nuclear weapons and materials involve significant costs. By renouncing its nuclear arsenal, Ukraine could shift resources away from the maintenance and security of nuclear weapons towards other pressing needs, such as economic development, infrastructure improvements, and social welfare programs. Financial assistance was provided to Ukraine to support the safe and secure dismantlement of its nuclear weapons infrastructure and address nuclear safety concerns.
4. Integration into the Global Community: By giving up nuclear weapons, Ukraine signaled its commitment to non-proliferation and disarmament efforts, aligning itself with international norms and expectations. This helped Ukraine strengthen its international reputation, build trust with other nations, and enhance its prospects for integration into the global community. Membership in international organizations, such as the United Nations and the European Union, brings various economic benefits and opportunities.

It's important to note that while financial incentives played a role, Ukraine's decision to give up nuclear weapons was also influenced by geopolitical considerations, security assurances, and the desire to promote regional stability.

some background on the stages of how and when it happened.

Ukraine voluntarily gave up its nuclear weapons following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The specific events leading to this decision took place in the early 1990s. Here are the key points:

1. 1991 Declaration of Independence: Ukraine declared its independence from the Soviet Union on August 24, 1991, following a referendum in which the majority of Ukrainian citizens voted in favor of independence.
2. After Ukraine gained independence, it found itself in possession of the world's third-largest nuclear arsenal, including strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and nuclear warheads. To address concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional stability, negotiations were held as part of the START process involving the United States, Russia (as the Soviet Union's successor state), and Ukraine.
3. 1992 Lisbon Protocol: On May 23, 1992, Ukraine signed the Lisbon Protocol, an agreement with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, which set out the conditions for Ukraine's accession to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
4. Budapest Memorandum: On December 5, 1994, Ukraine, along with the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom, signed the Budapest Memorandum on Security Assurances. In this memorandum, the signatories reaffirmed their commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty, territorial integrity, and political independence. In exchange, Ukraine agreed to eliminate its nuclear arsenal and accede to the NPT as a non-nuclear-weapon state.
5. Denuclearization Process: Under the supervision of international organizations, such as the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Ukraine began the process of dismantling and transferring its nuclear weapons to Russia. By 1996, Ukraine completed the transfer of all its nuclear warheads to Russia, effectively eliminating its nuclear weapons capabilities.

The decision to give up nuclear weapons was motivated by several factors, including Ukraine's desire to strengthen its international standing, concerns about the cost and responsibility of maintaining a nuclear arsenal, and the security assurances provided by the Budapest Memorandum.

BTW this is also why Ukraine is reluctant for any peace deal with Russia, as Russia has demonstrated that it does not abide to its signed commitments.

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Andrew Beckwith, PhD