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Apache's avatar

It took Putin 2-Days to call DJT in order to Congratulate DJT on his 'Victory'... Russian State TV has been showing Nude Pictures of Melania... Putin, thru his Minions, controls everything in Russia... This Behavior sounds Contemptuous to me... Is Putin Flexing His Power Over DJT?

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Lights Seiferlein's avatar

That's what I think. He is saying to Trump "I OWN you, Byatch!". Notice that Orange idiot has said nothing in return. That's not taking the high road, that's knowing that Putin is his daddy. Look at those pictures of Trump with Putin--that whipped puppy demeanor. Classic dom-sub and Trump is not the "top" if you get my meaning.

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Ruth Sheets's avatar

Apache, in short, the answer is yes. Putin wants to be in charge of everything and everyone and can't bear to have Trump calling any shots because Putey is a total jerk and knows just what Trump is too. Trump and Putin both are easily flattered but Putin has bamboozled an entire country and some of its neighbors, well, North Korea's Kim too, while Trump has only bamboozled less than half of America. The whole thing is insane, but seems to be what human beings, particularly male human beings want, conflict whenever they can make it happen, and power-grubbing when they can do it. It seems often, men don't have to grow up and be responsible for being a human being with other human beings; they want to control everything because they are scared they won't get whatever they want. We have seen that throughout history and the American electorate decided they would prefer a Toddler-man Trump to an intelligent, caring, competent woman in charge. They want chaos so they can whine about something and how they are being used and abused by the Democrats who aren't even going to be in charge. Amazing just how easily it is to trick a bunch of white people and white wannabees.

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Apache's avatar

Hello Ruth... Not all Men... A number of Indigenous Nations are Matriarchies... Women own the Household, and Children... For Us there are Spiritual Reasons for that...

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Ruth Sheets's avatar

Apache, yes, it is true there are some, a very few cultures where women have actual authority, but even in those cultures, men often have to be placated with wars and other events to keep them from doing harm within their groups. In the US, I am guessing it is not enough to have violent sports and men in charge of nearly everything; they will never be satisfied, now want to crush anyone who does not "love" them under their boot heel, and they are doing a pretty good job of it. It must be the testosterone or some other male hormone that keeps violence foremost in the minds of so many. There are some among Trump's "picks" for various offices who would like to get women out of the military. They don't like Black Americans or anyone but white men being in charge of anything either. When someone as appalling as Trump is elected twice, we know we are in trouble. I don't know how we get out of this insanity without destruction. I am hoping someone comes up with a way.

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Apache's avatar

Hello Ruth, I guess that You feel strongly about this... Testosterone is indeed a very strong Hormone... In-utero , we all start as Females unless a burst of Testosterone is secreted by the Mother which turns a fetus into a Male around Age 6-Weeks... There are other changes in-utero that result from this Testosterone burst as Well.. I agree that this Election was disappointing... USA Society needs to evolve forward, not retrograde... Other 1st World Countries such as the UK, New Zealand, and Finland have, or have had, Female Heads-Of-State... There is something going on with Young Males... Lower Testosterone Levels, less Ambition resulting in 'Failure-To-Launch', less engagement with Women, and Supporting DJT who is a Fake Touch Guy... It is not just not a problem in the USA... It seems to be a problem across the 1st World... Sedentary Life-Styles? Video-Games? Processed Foods? Addition to Social Media...

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Ruth Sheets's avatar

Apache, it seems young males do have lower testosterone levels, but their aggression does not seem to have stopped. I tutor in a middle school and any, even slight comment can get a stupid fight started. Girls are getting into the act too, but it is very many more boys. So many of the boys don't really care about learning or doing anything that could help them to develop skills, acquire knowledge, or have a brighter future. There are a few, but not nearly enough. I tutor in a disadvantaged district, but our teachers are excellent and the curriculum is pretty broad. I, and the teachers are trying to figure out how to reach the children, particularly the boys, but alas, have only some success. I had 3 of my 8 boys tell me they would have voted for Trump. When I asked why, they said something like "because he's strong." However, they couldn't admit why they wouldn't have voted for Harris. I asked if it was because she is a woman and one said, "well maybe." The others didn't have any answer. The remainder of the 8 didn't care about the election at all, or that is what they said. I was surprised because they are all Black males. That was disturbing. I am guessing they really only do want a man as president or they simply don't think of it at all, just named Trump because they had heard of him more.

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Apache's avatar

Hello Ruth... This is very Good Info... Do they have Positive Male Role Models in their Lives? Are their Families Intact?... I have read recently that 1/3 of African Males in this Country are Convicted Felons... If True that is not Good... I have Sons, and Daughters... I was Lucky to have my Oldest be a Daughter... I raised them all as Equals, and to Work Together... I noticed a 'Shift' in Popular Culture around Y2K with the popularity of 'Manga' Comics... They objectify, and don't treat Woman well as does not DJT...

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Ruth Sheets's avatar

Apache, I am just their tutor. I don't know any of the families of the children. When I was teaching, I knew all my families. Some had significant challenges, but many were getting by. I don't know about the one in three Black males being convicted, but if that is true, I bet most of those convictions were for insignificant acts that white boys would have gotten away with handily. My students are good kids, just struggling with learning. Because reading and math are hard for them, they steer away from both subjects. Their teachers and I are working hard to find a way to help them understand how their brains work and things they can do to either retrain their brain or to use different strategies to acquire the knowledge, then to believe that knowledge is worth having. I'm hoping we all, including the kids, are successful.

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Apache's avatar

Does Math Story Problems involving $$$ work for them? Thank You for being Good Hearted...

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Ruth Sheets's avatar

Apache, I am not sure about that yet because I have only given them a few word problems. My 6th graders aren't too into money yet, but the 8th graders are, so when they move to decimals, I will use money problems for them.

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Apache's avatar

Hello Ruth... Best of Luck to You...

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Zeemale's avatar

Putin's State Bank VTB bought over $400 million in Donald's personal debts. Putin owns his useful idiot in Washington DC

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Apache's avatar

Thanks for the information... Russian Money has been floating the Trump Organization for Decades... DJT is a Superb Con Artist, and a Terrible Businessman... Truth Social's Parent Company was rescued last Year by Russian Money operating out of the Bahamas... Let's see how Putin makes his Puppet Dance...

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