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Why not? Vladimir Zelensky, Defender of Khiev already graced the European Union with an address a few days ago. And it was a hit. To see all those Euro politicos reduced to tears. That was how powerful that delivery was.
I have this feeling Senile Joe will spring a surprise on us. At some point in his State of the Union address the cameras will pan to Kiev and the man of the hour will fill the screen. And he looks the part. Gone are the fancy suits. It is full guerilla outfit, complete with a shadow of a beard, and tired sleepless eyes. Only a beret to complete the Che Guevara image.
I will be watching intently
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Why not? Vladimir Zelensky, Defender of Khiev already graced the European Union with an address a few days ago. And it was a hit. To see all those Euro politicos reduced to tears. That was how powerful that delivery was.
I have this feeling Senile Joe will spring a surprise on us. At some point in his State of the Union address the cameras will pan to Kiev and the man of the hour will fill the screen. And he looks the part. Gone are the fancy suits. It is full guerilla outfit, complete with a shadow of a beard, and tired sleepless eyes. Only a beret to complete the Che Guevara image.
I will be watching intently
The differences in leadership are quite telling, aren't they:
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He is busy trying to save his nation from a murderous dictator.
Did you see where the Russian bombed a holocaust memorial? Vile... just vile!!
It's not just Russian soldiers he has to watch out for.General Vladimir Zelensky's military outfit is ill fitting. Why is he packed up in all that gear? There was no Russian within miles.
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Why not? Vladimir Zelensky, Defender of Khiev already graced the European Union with an address a few days ago. And it was a hit. To see all those Euro politicos reduced to tears. That was how powerful that delivery was.
I have this feeling Senile Joe will spring a surprise on us. At some point in his State of the Union address the cameras will pan to Kiev and the man of the hour will fill the screen. And he looks the part. Gone are the fancy suits. It is full guerilla outfit, complete with a shadow of a beard, and tired sleepless eyes. Only a beret to complete the Che Guevara image.
I will be watching intently
I'd hope he would!
Apparently, he & Biden spoke this morning, so even if he doesn't video conference in, his desires will likely be elucidated by Biden.
As it is, it seems the Biden administration is producing the event expecting split-screen coverage..
He is busy trying to save his nation from a murderous dictator.
Did you see where the Russian bombed a holocaust memorial? Vile... just vile!!
Yet he had time to call Biden this morning, and also the E.U, to say nothing of his extensive morning interview with CNN?
Zelensky would jump at the opportunity to speak directly to Congress & the American People.
War, or no war, PR is a huge part of his leadership. Zelensky has shown he has great chops in this regard, and he realizes he needs to win the PR war if he is to win the shooting war. So far, he's been kicking Putin's ass in the media, and that's in large part why he's garnered unprecedented support from NATO, the EU, and the world. SOTU would be his highest & possibly most effectual stage.
I must concede, as a far a Trumpist Russophile is capable, Zelensky has actually outdone all expectations. For an ex actor and novice to politics, he has been incredible at Ukraine's hour of need. I hope he doesnt over stay his Kiev. It is his wish to engage in combat. I prefer he does not. Nevertheless it is heroic. It is difficult for me as a Russophile, but one must salute heroism wherever it shines.
Okay he is not busy with a war. Got it?Yet he had time to call Biden this morning, and also the E.U, to say nothing of his extensive morning interview with CNN?
Zelensky would jump at the opportunity to speak directly to Congress & the American People.
War, or no war, PR is a huge part of his leadership. Zelensky has shown he has great chops in this regard, and he realizes he needs to win the PR war if he is to win the shooting war. So far, he's been kicking Putin's ass in the media, and that's in large part why he's garnered unprecedented support from NATO, the EU, and the world. SOTU would be his highest & possibly most effectual stage.
It's not just Russian soldiers he has to watch out for.
https://www.businessinsider.com/rus...s-assassinate-ukraine-president-report-2022-2
Okay he is not busy with a war. Got it?
And Zelenskyy's best defense is his television and PR appearances. People love him. If he is brutally assassinated at this point, this may actually work against Putin.Yes, this would seem to be Putin's way.
To stay within the kindergarten parameters that this thread seems to propose, I guess the OP has never seen Putin in military garb.
Like:
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Still an improvement at the time over playing Sitting Bull:
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Other than Russia, who is disputing Ukraine's sovereignty? Belarus?It is not his nation. It is more accurately a disputed nation. But he has a better claim west of the Dnieper.
ooooo puleeeeeeze
Zelensky is mastering the art of “Hunger Games”. He is using media to get much needed support flowing into his country.
Bravo to him.
I’m not sure if having him speak at the State of the Union address is appropriate - the SOTU is a presidential address to Congress and the American people.
And Zelenskyy's best defense is his television and PR appearances. People love him. If he is brutally assassinated at this point, this may actually work against Putin.
I was referring to the obvious objection to Zelenskiy's military garb, as donned.Hey, the OP's proposal is not outlandish at all.
I have no dispute with or on any of that, so just relax, eh?Just this morning, Zelenski addressed the E.U. Parliament meeting via video-conferencing!
And in another other thread, I suggested this very thing as the OP, even suggesting it should be on a delay line.
Biden & Zelensky just spoke several hours ago, and I suspect it very much was to work on a collaborated message for the SOTU.
He's handling it masterfully. That man has really stepped up in incredible ways and has inspired his country and the world.Zelensky's only hope to win the shooting war, is to win the PR/Media war. That's how he united the world behind him in unprecedented ways, and why I'm sure Putin is trying to zero-in on him & his communication infrastructure.
Interestingly, it seems the U.S. had been meeting with Zelenski for months, in order to work with him to ensure he had a robust & secure communications infrastructure for this very possibility (Putin invasion). It seems to be holding, for now.
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