John McCain: while Trump tweets on Twitter, the US loses the war in Afghanistan

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Senator McCain is dissatisfied with America’s defeats on geopolitical fronts. Speaking with the CBS host, he identified several major problems that are preventing the United States from going further. Instead of punishing Russia for interfering with the election, President Trump is “tweeting” on Twitter. Instead of strengthening the world order, the White House is trying to get closer to the Kremlin. Instead of winning in Afghanistan, Trump loses there. In Syria, too, everything is not so.

John McCain: while Trump tweets on Twitter, the US loses the war in Afghanistan




In the last issue of the program “Face the Nation” on the TV channel "CBS" Senator John McCain formulated a series of theses that, in his opinion, prevent the United States from moving forward.

The channel reminds that President Trump recently visited the G20 summit in Europe, spoke with the “difficult” US allies, and for the first time since taking office, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

The chairman of the Senate Committee on the Armed Forces of the United States, John McCain, twisted an imaginary globe together with the CBS TV show host John Dickerson. Two John in the studio for a short time, covered the whole range of global problems in which Washington put his nose.

Naturally, they began with Russia. “We do not have a globe, but let's start with Russia,” said Dickerson.

The first topic was “the consequences of Russia's interference in the elections”. The moderator recalled that the Permanent Representative of the United States to the UN Security Council recently recalled this, stingingly, “Do not think this is over.” She also warned about the possible consequences for the Russians. But what is Mr. Trump doing there? It turns out that he is tweeting on Twitter! And what did you do? "It is time to move forward, working constructively with the Russians." Oh, apparently, Trump does not imply "any consequences" for the Russians, Dickerson said.

McCain confirmed: “We know that Russia tried to change the outcome of our elections last November. And they failed. But it was a very difficult attempt. So far they have not paid for it. ”

However, the senators prepared a “very good bill” on new sanctions. There are also “other ideas”.

However, the Russians have not yet received any specific punishment. Therefore, McCain believes, if anyone were in Putin’s place, he would not have given up trying, he would have dealt not only with the American elections. McCain mentioned the French election, "an attempt to overthrow the government of Montenegro, this small, beautiful country." And yes, "no punishment."

“Time to move forward? Yes, it's time to move forward. But there must be a price to pay, ”the senator firmly stated. If Putin does not pay, he will want to do it again and again. "This is obvious," says McCain. “Does anyone doubt his intentions to undermine American supremacy, to undermine democracy, the principles of freedom and everything that personified Europe and the world after the end of World War II?” Over the past seventy years, we have a new world order. And now he is under strong pressure not only in Europe, but also in the whole world, ”the US senator is convinced.

The presenter quoted Trump, who announced that his meeting with Putin was a significant achievement. He wrote on Twitter: “Putin and I discussed the creation of an impenetrable cybersecurity unit, the purpose of which would be to protect the election from hacking and many other negative things.”

John McCain ridiculed such an idea. “I’m sure,” he said, “that Vladimir Putin can be of great assistance in these efforts: he is a cracker.”

From Russia, two John turned to Syria. More precisely, turned to the actions of Russia in Syria.

McCain described Russians as people who "use high-precision weapon for the attacks of hospitals in Aleppo, where the sick and wounded lie. It's just ... "(McCain did not talk). Further, the senator mentioned terrible pictures of the massacre, “White Helmets” and added: “I know: the Russians knew that Bashar Asad would use chemical weapons. And after that, to say that maybe [we have the US] the wrong approach? ”The last statement was addressed to Secretary of State Tillerson, who, according to McCain,“ is at odds with fundamental American democracy. ” McCain "sometimes" regrets voting in the Senate for his candidacy. But the current president is even more angry with McCain.

From Syria, two John virtually flew to Afghanistan. According to the senator, the United States is losing here, because they have no strategy.

“We have no strategy,” said the politician. - And we lose. When you do not win, you lose. And the ANA, the Afghan National Army, bears unacceptable losses. And we should have a new strategy. You know, they come to us and ask for additional funds, additional people and additional missions. ”

However, how to give all this to the Afghans? The United States will not be able to give this without developing a strategy. McCain asked questions to General Mattis and General McMaster: “Where is the strategy? Where is the strategy? ” He received no answers. In his opinion, a policy can only be carried out where a strategy is developed. Hence the financing, and the troops, and Tanks, and weapons.

At the end of the interview, Mr. McCain summarized everything said.

“And you know ... we all know what the problem is. She is in the White House. They [the White House team] should combine their efforts, announce a strategy. By the way, this should be done by the president. And tell the American people: “We have to win there [in Afghanistan]. Don't forget 9 / 11. And this is what we need to do in order to achieve victory there. ”

In conclusion, McCain said that the United States of America is the best and most powerful country on earth. Another John agreed with him.

The topic of "losing" the United States in Afghanistan, we add, has surfaced uneasy.

John McCain recently visited Afghanistan. Looking at the "successes" of the army there, he stated: the efforts that Washington and its allies have been undertaking here for sixteen years have not yielded the desired result.

“The previous efforts did not work. The Taliban will not negotiate until they realize that they are failing. Therefore, we need to win and have an advantage on the battlefield, and then enter into a serious negotiation process to resolve the conflict, ”McCain quotes Utro.ru.

McCain and his colleague Senator Lindsay Graham, who also visited Afghanistan, have a specific proposal for the White House. As Mr. Graham explained, it is necessary to increase the number of American troops and NATO forces in Afghanistan. This will allow "to turn stagnation into success." According to the senator, the contingent in 8,6 thousand troops "will not be able to perform the task."

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The proposals of the American military-industrial complex appointee Mr. McCain and his friends in the Senate are always predictable: the arms race and the war - from hot to cold. McCain does not hide this: first, military strategy, then politics. And money, of course, money!

The increase in the number of troops and armaments in Afghanistan is the very money for the military-industrial complex that McCain is seeking. The active phase of the war in Syria, which McCain craves, is also money for the military-industrial complex. Confronting Russia in the Cold War and getting Europeans filled with soldiers and equipment is another way to enrich the US military-industrial complex. You can make a lot of money in the Cold War: the military-industrial companies in the United States did it in the days of Reagan. And Mr. Trump, a big fan of the arms race and Reaganomics, is more likely to be an ally to McCain than an opponent. They would have to build the “Star of Death” together, and they quarrel.

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    1. +4
      15 July 2017 05: 54
      Downed sniper pilot ...)))
      1. +3
        15 July 2017 07: 01
        He wants to defeat the Taliban in Afghanistan, mentioning September 11th. But the fact that the Taliban did not participate in this attack in any way. The diagnosis for such makeynov is known. Trump somehow cooled him, saying that they are ready to unleash the third world war. Now this "shot down" on every corner will be recouped.
        Actually, McCain is a well-known lobbyist for the military-industrial complex and the Pentagon. It will continue to carry nonsense about the Russian and the whale. etc. a threat. hi
      2. +4
        15 July 2017 13: 20
        If the Vietnamese knew what it would subsequently be like, they would have shot the McCainkey without trial.
      3. +2
        15 July 2017 13: 34
        And with whom is the United States fighting in Afghanistan? Surely they declared war on him, or who asked them about it? belay
    2. +8
      15 July 2017 06: 06
      but what is tweeting itself? Winchester in hand and in battle .... wink
    3. +5
      15 July 2017 06: 14
      The old man wants voynushki ... he can’t calm down at all ... he stands with one foot in the grave and wants to drag the others there ... ghoul.
    4. +6
      15 July 2017 06: 22
      ... how did we cross this throat with this Russophobin! ... how he hates Russia and our people! ... it was creeping, after being released from captivity, generally had to go to the monastery - to thank the Vietnamese and atone for sins ... not enough he sat in Zindan ... angry
      1. +1
        15 July 2017 18: 31
        Quote: aszzz888
        ... how did we cross this throat with this Russophobin! ... how he hates Russia and our people! ... it was creeping, after being released from captivity, generally had to go to the monastery - to thank the Vietnamese and atone for sins ... not enough he sat in Zindan ... angry

        Therefore, he hates it. because most of the captivity did not sit in the Zindan, but in a quite comfortable prison thanks to cooperation with the Russians, and therefore he survived and returned to his homeland, he still cannot forgive his shame.
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    6. +2
      15 July 2017 08: 22
      They will never have victory in Afghanistan, there now they only protect themselves,
      1. +2
        15 July 2017 11: 35
        He means a fall in the poppy crop. Harvest of raw opium is falling.
      2. 0
        15 July 2017 16: 01
        No one ever succeeded in conquering Afghanistan. Nobody and never.
    7. +3
      15 July 2017 10: 11
      while trump tweets on Twitter

      Trump may be tweeting. but McCain is drowning in bile. When at last the summons from above comes to him, it’s time to wrestle Russia forever. Although such is laid throughout eternal flame.
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    9. +3
      15 July 2017 14: 11
      The dollar is not the most perfect weapon.
    10. +2
      15 July 2017 14: 28
      This is how our Zhirik seriously quote and give meaning to any nonsense "lowered" in Vietnam)))
    11. +2
      15 July 2017 14: 43
      what Hmm, aah. Maybe this "gentleman" is invited to play "World of Tanks", where he will satisfy the urges of his soul. She will fight enough with anyone, and she won’t put her ass under fire, the most important thing: she won’t get into the zindan again. bully
      1. +1
        15 July 2017 15: 56
        Yes, he will cheat there with all his might, remaining a 43 percent cancer ... And then Belarusians from Cyprus will ban him and he will go completely crazy after realizing such misunderstandings.
    12. +1
      15 July 2017 15: 58
      Listen, do not be naive ... all his Russophobia of a broken penny is not worth it. Staricello oversees the armed forces in the Senate and lobbies for aggressive politics and local wars. I’m even afraid to imagine what kind of kickbacks he receives from the enterprises of the American military-industrial complex.
    13. +2
      15 July 2017 18: 04
      Losing the war in Afghanistan? -AI-YAI-YAI and how did it happen, the most powerful and "victorious" can not !? Grandfather McCain, when did the American army win? It was a very long time ago and not in this life.
    14. +1
      15 July 2017 20: 52
      All is not calmed down. If there is a war, then I will not take anyone prisoner, so that people like McCain do not appear again !!!
      1. +1
        16 July 2017 01: 47
        Well, how can you talk like that about five minutes later the hero of Russia!?!? Four destroyed American aircraft, disabled aircraft carrier for a year - none of the Russian combat swimmers have such achievements. So I ask you not to arrange harassment here for Ivan Makashkin ... well, that is, John Mack Kane.
    15. +3
      16 July 2017 01: 15
      Well, Makesha! Tenacious, parrazit. When it’s "for peace" in the refrigerator for two years now! Hurry up.
    16. +2
      16 July 2017 01: 20
      Thank God I'm not an American. But if, God forbid, be him, he would put a portrait of McCain on the steps of the capitol and piss him!
    17. +1
      16 July 2017 01: 22
      StratEg, damn it, like I can see everything from above ..., the yellow-eyed one flew off, and there
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    20. 0
      16 July 2017 21: 42
      Afghanistan has not yet been defeated, so go deeper, maybe McCain is the Taliban who will rape there.
    21. +1
      17 July 2017 12: 22
      But personally, I don’t understand why our media and politicians are silent, it’s already high time to yell at every corner that “Americans lost the war in Afghanistan”, “Afghanistan has become a cemetery of American hegemony” .... For which Zakharova could have been paid for a long time to screw in their speeches, well, in passing about losing America in Afghanistan, well, at least purely for the sake of trolling and lulz. It is high time to get this opinion out of the underground on the agenda and use the Overton window.
    22. 0
      19 July 2017 10: 13
      I thought for a long time who McCain reminds me of ... This is American Zhirinovsky !!!

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