Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

You might want to watch this brief video a few times, once with the sound low or off and pay attention to the body language of the participants as the remarks to the media are delivered.  Vice-President Vance opens the remarks followed by President Zelenskyy, then back to JD Vance. Marco Rubio is stone cold […] The post Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine . . . [More]

Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky

You might want to watch this brief video a few times, once with the sound low or off and pay attention to the body language of the participants as the remarks to the media are delivered.  Vice-President Vance opens the remarks followed by President Zelenskyy, then back to JD Vance. Marco Rubio is stone cold […] The post Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Oh Boy, Body Language Alert: Vice President JD Vance Meets with Ukraine . . . [More]

President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a Wedge

Fox News pundit Sean Hannity provides a short snippet of an interview with President Donald Trump and Dept of Govt Efficiency head, Elon Musk. The snippet includes Hannity asking President Trump if he is aware of the media intention to drive a wedge between himself and Elon Musk as a strategy to block the goals […] The post President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a Wedge appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a WedgeThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a Wedge

Fox News pundit Sean Hannity provides a short snippet of an interview with President Donald Trump and Dept of Govt Efficiency head, Elon Musk. The snippet includes Hannity asking President Trump if he is aware of the media intention to drive a wedge between himself and Elon Musk as a strategy to block the goals […] The post President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a Wedge appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: President Trump and Elon Musk Discuss Media Agenda to Drive a WedgeThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Saturday February 15th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Saturday February 15th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Saturday February 15th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Saturday February 15th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Saturday February 15th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Saturday February 15th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

February 15th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 27

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post February 15th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 27 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 15th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 27The . . . [More]

February 15th – 2025 Presidential Politics – Trump Administration Day 27

In an effort to keep the Daily Open Thread a little more open topic we are going to start a new daily thread for “Presidential Politics”. Please use this thread to post anything relating to the Donald Trump Administration and Presidency. This thread will refresh daily and appear above the Open Discussion Thread. Posted in […] The post February 15th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 27 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: February 15th � 2025 Presidential Politics � Trump Administration Day 27The . . . [More]

Vice-President Vance Scheduled to Meet President Zelenskyy in Munich Tonight – As JD Vance Stuns t

UPDATE: Transcript Added Shortly, Vice-President JD Vance is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany, at the Munich Security Conference. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place this morning, however, a member of the Ukrainian delegation confirmed that their meeting will now take place after 5 p.m. local time in Munich […] The post Vice-President Vance Scheduled to Meet President Zelenskyy in Munich Tonight � As JD Vance Stuns the EU with Confrontation of Their Hypocrisy appeared first on The Last . . . [More]

Vice-President Vance Scheduled to Meet President Zelenskyy in Munich Tonight – As JD Vance Stuns t

UPDATE: Transcript Added Shortly, Vice-President JD Vance is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Germany, at the Munich Security Conference. The meeting was originally scheduled to take place this morning, however, a member of the Ukrainian delegation confirmed that their meeting will now take place after 5 p.m. local time in Munich […] The post Vice-President Vance Scheduled to Meet President Zelenskyy in Munich Tonight � As JD Vance Stuns the EU with Confrontation of Their Hypocrisy appeared first on The Last . . . [More]

VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2

A little detail from behind the wire.  I was asked very recently for my thoughts on why President Trump is a giant of influence in world leadership, my response was simple:  President Trump’s power is bottom up, historic global power structures are top down. President Trump doesn’t just represent an office or title, nor does he […] The post VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2The . . . [More]

VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2

A little detail from behind the wire.  I was asked very recently for my thoughts on why President Trump is a giant of influence in world leadership, my response was simple:  President Trump’s power is bottom up, historic global power structures are top down. President Trump doesn’t just represent an office or title, nor does he […] The post VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2 appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: VP JD Vance and Def Sec Pete Hegseth, Execute the Trump Doctrine Term-2The . . . [More]

The Trump Doctrine

I have written about the Trump Doctrine for several years; however, as we enter this critical inflection moment perhaps a revisit is worthwhile to consider. What you will notice from President Trump’s responses to questions during foreign leader engagements is the unique nature of his honesty.   In the most consequential of ways, President Trump is […] The post The Trump Doctrine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Trump DoctrineThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

The Trump Doctrine

I have written about the Trump Doctrine for several years; however, as we enter this critical inflection moment perhaps a revisit is worthwhile to consider. What you will notice from President Trump’s responses to questions during foreign leader engagements is the unique nature of his honesty.   In the most consequential of ways, President Trump is […] The post The Trump Doctrine appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: The Trump DoctrineThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan

If you read the Zelenskyy statement yesterday following the phone call with President Trump, you would notice the seemingly detached nature of his comments.  Almost as if Zelenskyy was a bystander awaiting further instructions. Apparently, the European Union, various NATO members and likely some DoS/CIA operatives bent his ear.  24 hours later, Ukraine President Volodymyr […] The post After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After EU Apopl . . . [More]

After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan

If you read the Zelenskyy statement yesterday following the phone call with President Trump, you would notice the seemingly detached nature of his comments.  Almost as if Zelenskyy was a bystander awaiting further instructions. Apparently, the European Union, various NATO members and likely some DoS/CIA operatives bent his ear.  24 hours later, Ukraine President Volodymyr […] The post After EU Apoplexy Zelenskyy Now Changes Tone and Says Ukraine Must be Involved in Peace Plan appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: After EU Apopl . . . [More]

Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote

With a party-line 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel is now set for the next phase of two votes in the full Senate. Majority Leader John Thune will now schedule a cloture vote to close debate and then a subsequent full senate confirmation vote. WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) � […] The post Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 VoteThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote

With a party-line 12-10 vote from the Senate Judiciary Committee, FBI Director nominee Kash Patel is now set for the next phase of two votes in the full Senate. Majority Leader John Thune will now schedule a cloture vote to close debate and then a subsequent full senate confirmation vote. WASHINGTON, Feb 13 (Reuters) � […] The post Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 Vote appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Kash Patel Advances Out of Senate Judiciary Committee 12-10 VoteThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Friday February 14th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Friday February 14th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Friday February 14th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]

Friday February 14th – Open Thread

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. THY WILL BE DONE, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but DELIVER US FROM EVIL. […] The post Friday February 14th � Open Thread appeared first on The Last Refuge. Re Posted From: Friday February 14th � Open ThreadThe Last Refuge . . . [More]