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by dyauspitr 153 days ago
Apparently the Lauder billionaire mentioned it because he has a mineral water bottling plant and some other insignificant business there. But Trump liked the idea so it’s basically all this is for some spring water.

More consequentially it’s an attempt to destroy NATO so Putin can have his way with Europe.

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Considering how quickly he moved past taking Canada I almost feel like he didn't want it that badly but now he's blustered about it so much it would be embarrassing so not get it.
Has the US considered not poisoning their own wells? Might be cheaper.