Understanding the US - Again

[bala]

I think this is appropriate thread. Prior to Putin & Trump meet, Dmitry Peskov chats about the impending meeting to reportor on plane.

Peskov revealed rare Russian praise for Trump’s “unconventional” approach to resolving the Ukraine conflict and confirmed key U.S. initiatives that set the meeting in motion. He also shed light on tense logistics, and a planned one-on-one conversation between the two leaders before a full delegation meeting.

Putin Aide Gives Big Update About Alaska Summit With Trump
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5PN3tlsIe8

[bala]

This is a revealing YT by PGurus. It talks about Russian Oil imports and Gas imports worldwide. It turns out good ole China is #1 in most things and Turkey seems to buy a lot. But India was singled out by Deadnald Trumpf. Pathetic nonsense. Japan and EU imported gas, apparently gas is not under sanctions. Turkey a Nato member was not sanctioned for buying Russian oil. US could not add sanctions on China due to Russia oil/gas buying.

The only possible reason for the US wrath (and it is instigated by US deep state by persistently talking to DJT, make no mistake) is Operation Sindoor. This has the Deep State minions pissed to no end, how can India hammer their Munna & call of the Nuke bluff besides blindsiding China crappy maal at the same time. Deep State minions are heavily invested in China and hence the leniency for China, postponement, etc. And turkey is scott free since it is Nato brand. Hypocrisy at its worst. Logic out the window and of course a egomaniac like DJT. The US imports $3B of uranium from russia.

The US is the bully of the world pure and simple, no reason or fairness will work. And now they fund terroristan munna Pak. Let us see if Russia Ukraine war is settled. Then things will cool down a bit.

Who’s REALLY Funding Russia’s War – It’s NOT Just India!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqGlokNeWc4

[Vayutuvan]

And turkey is scott free since it is Nato brand.

They also sit on Bosphorus and dardanelles.

[bala]

I think this thread is appropriate for the US Russia meeting. A settlement on this means the trade stuff will get sorted out for India.

US President Donald Trump hosts Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Alaska. The high-stakes summit focuses on the Russia-Ukraine war, nuclear security, and global diplomacy. World leaders await key announcements and potential breakthroughs.

Donald Trump Hosts Putin At Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson In Alaska
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sGZtRCTS240

// they are getting down to business after the pleasantries and press briefing. Hope things are resolved and Ukraine is behind most of us in the world. I am sure the overall contours are settled, just a few small stuff that gets hashed out.

[Vayutuvan]

Since DNC operatives don't like me quoting from FNN/The Hill/or other non-puppet media, here is source from Dem puppet HuffPo.

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/hillary- ... 906c85f8c6

Hillary Clinton Spells Out Exactly How Trump Could Win The Nobel Peace Prize
"If President Trump were the architect of that, I'd nominate him" for the honor, the former U.S. secretary of state said.
By
Marita Vlachou
Aug 15, 2025, 08:28 AM EDT
...

Note: Whatever happened to this rag? Anybody know? It's readership seems to have fallen off dramatically. I am not complaining, mind you. It was (probably still is) stridently anti-India which is so typical of the PRCA progressives.

[Vayutuvan]

Oh, Orangebandar quipped that "he would have start liking her again".

[saip]

The summit has ended. Nothing Burger again?

[pravula]

The summit has ended. Nothing Burger again?

Yep. Most were expecting at a minimum a pause/ceasefire in air attacks

[saip]

Then to punish Royal Russia Indian tariffs will go up to 100%.

[uddu]

The thought process of the current U.S administration
This news is ‘EARTH-SHATTERING’: Sen Graham

Sens. Lindsey Graham and Tom Cotton assess the success of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ‘Hannity.

The fun part is the comment section is full of comments against Sens. Lindsey Graham. These are the Republican crowd.

[Yagnasri]

No one from GoP except hardcore NeoCons like LG scum.

[A_Gupta]

A should-read:
https://thomaszimmer.substack.com/p/wha ... d-for-whom

America has always been divided. We need to start here. This fundamental historical reality gets obscured by the fact that throughout its existence, the United States has conceived of itself as a democracy. And while that isn’t necessarily wrong, depending on the definition of “democracy,” it certainly obscures more than it illuminates about the reality of American life. It suggests a continuity of a democratic regime based on the American Constitution – when in fact the term has applied to a variety of social and political orders. Under the label “democracy,” these regimes differed widely in terms of who was actually enabled to participate in the political process as equals – and even more so with regards to whether or not they extended the democratic promise to other spheres of life beyond politics: to the workplace, the family, the public square. They often existed side by side for long stretches of the nation’s history, as manifestations of competing, even incompatible ideological visions.

A profound – and oftentimes violent – division over the very nature of what “America” is supposed to be has been the historical norm. Unfortunately, much of the mainstream political discourse is enchanted with a very different narrative that starts from the assertion of consensus and cohesion as the standard, treating conflict and strife as aberrations.

[drnayar]

https://youtu.be/Xi7RvweuIUk

The U.S. national debt is on its way to $30 trillion dollars and is projected to be more than 100% of GDP at the end of this year. So is that… bad? Let’s look at what the debt is, how it affects the economy and how much is too much.

[chetak]

Trump’s Nobel Threat: Warns Norway of Heavy Tariffs! | Nobel Peace Prize Controversy




https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/us ... id/2118007

US President Donald Trump asked Norwegian minister about Nobel Prize, newspaper says

The Norwegian newspaper said it was not the first time Trump had brought up the prize in conversation with Stoltenberg, a former secretary general of the NATO military alliance

"Out of the blue, while Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down the street in Oslo, Donald Trump called," Dagens Naeringsliv reported, citing unnamed sources.

"He wanted the Nobel Prize - and to discuss tariffs."

[A_Gupta]

https://youtu.be/Xi7RvweuIUk

The U.S. national debt is on its way to $30 trillion dollars and is projected to be more than 100% of GDP at the end of this year. So is that… bad? Let’s look at what the debt is, how it affects the economy and how much is too much.

121% of GDP already.
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GFDEGDQ188S

$36 trillion already
https://fred.stlouisfed.org/series/GFDEBTN

[drnayar]

Trump’s Nobel Threat: Warns Norway of Heavy Tariffs! | Nobel Peace Prize Controversy




https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/us ... id/2118007

US President Donald Trump asked Norwegian minister about Nobel Prize, newspaper says

The Norwegian newspaper said it was not the first time Trump had brought up the prize in conversation with Stoltenberg, a former secretary general of the NATO military alliance

"Out of the blue, while Finance Minister Jens Stoltenberg was walking down the street in Oslo, Donald Trump called," Dagens Naeringsliv reported, citing unnamed sources.

"He wanted the Nobel Prize - and to discuss tariffs."

What a banana republic !!.. asking for an award while holding a tariff gun to Norways head

US hasn't come far from its days of highway robberies and outright theft

[Rudradev]

Trump’s Nobel Threat: Warns Norway of Heavy Tariffs! | Nobel Peace Prize Controversy




https://www.telegraphindia.com/world/us ... id/2118007

Chetak ji,

Isn't it pathetic how even a pompous ass like Jens Stoltenberg (the former grand panjandrum of NATO, who used to yap threats and snarl warnings at other countries from the lap of his Globalist masters) feels compelled to answer his mobile and do ji-huzoori to Donald Trump while walking down the street?

In contrast, the willingness of Modi's PMO to let Trump's calls ring and ring (until they are finally answered by a recorded message in Hindi ) represents a subtle but stingingly potent exercise of power.

[Tanaji]

drnayarji

Isnt Nobel prize from Sweden and not Norway?

[Vayutuvan]

Just today I came to know about this. This is a good initiative by US Medical Association to improve number of physicians per 100000 in the midwest.

https://usmlenews.org/states-where-imgs ... residency/

States Where IMGs Can Practice Without US Residency (2025)
USMLE News (11 min read)
Last updated: January 13, 2025 10:43 pm

Contents

• Understanding the IMG Landscape in the US
• What Does It Mean to Practice Without US Residency?
• States Allowing IMGs to Practice Without US Residency
• Benefits of Allowing IMGs to Practice Without US Residency
• Challenges IMGs May Face
• How to Start the Process
• Looking Ahead

The path to practicing medicine in the United States can be daunting for International Medical Graduates. Between passing licensing exams and contending with an often lengthy residency process, many qualified doctors are unable to contribute their skills to the U.S. healthcare system. Yet, with a growing physician shortage, some states are creating alternative pathways that allow International medical graduates to practice without undergoing a full U.S. residency again.

Understanding the IMG Landscape in the US
An International Medical Graduate is defined as a physician who completed their medical education outside the United States or Canada. While International medical graduates bring a wealth of expertise and global perspectives, practicing in the U.S. traditionally requires:

Passing the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) (Steps 1, 2, and sometimes 3).
Completing a U.S.-based residency program.
For many International medical graduates, the bottleneck comes with residency. Competition is fierce, and the process often stretches over several years. While these rigorous standards aim to ensure high-quality healthcare, they can limit the ability of experienced international doctors to fill critical gaps in the U.S. system—particularly in underserved areas.

To counteract this, an increasing number of states are making it possible for highly skilled International medical graduates to practice medicine under certain conditions without repeating residency.

What Does It Mean to Practice Without US Residency?
US residency is a structured training program International medical graduates are typically required to complete to secure medical licensure in the United States. However, some states acknowledge that experienced IMGs—already licensed or trained in their home countries—bring valuable skills to address doctor shortages.

Licensing without US residency doesn’t mean bypassing all formalities. Instead, certain states provide alternative pathways to licensure. These may depend on factors such as your previous training, years of experience, or certification in a particular specialty.
...

[Vayutuvan]

grand panjandrum of NATO,

I had to look up that in the dictionary.

[drnayar]

drnayarji

Isnt Nobel prize from Sweden and not Norway?

well lets keep that quiet shall we ?

[ramana]

This is a revealing YT by PGurus. It talks about Russian Oil imports and Gas imports worldwide. It turns out good ole China is #1 in most things and Turkey seems to buy a lot. But India was singled out by Deadnald Trumpf. Pathetic nonsense. Japan and EU imported gas, apparently gas is not under sanctions. Turkey a Nato member was not sanctioned for buying Russian oil. US could not add sanctions on China due to Russia oil/gas buying.

The only possible reason for the US wrath (and it is instigated by US deep state by persistently talking to DJT, make no mistake) is Operation Sindoor. This has the Deep State minions pissed to no end, how can India hammer their Munna & call of the Nuke bluff besides blindsiding China crappy maal at the same time. Deep State minions are heavily invested in China and hence the leniency for China, postponement, etc. And turkey is scott free since it is Nato brand. Hypocrisy at its worst. Logic out the window and of course a egomaniac like DJT. The US imports $3B of uranium from russia.

The US is the bully of the world pure and simple, no reason or fairness will work. And now they fund terroristan munna Pak. Let us see if Russia Ukraine war is settled. Then things will cool down a bit.

Who’s REALLY Funding Russia’s War – It’s NOT Just India!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqGlokNeWc4

The other explanation is China has leverage over US and is TACOing its way by delaying tariffs.
Calling names is satisfying to ego only.
Real work is stated in the I-day speech by Modiji.