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Millions wonder why Fulton J. Sheen isn’t a saint yet. A media pioneer and beloved Catholic figure, his path to sainthood stalled in 2019. Here’s why his ‘halo’ remains on hold. 🧵

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From Digital Creator Dave Golowski on Facebook Many of you probably watched what took place between Donald Trump and Zelenskyy tonight. Whether you're a Democrat or a Republican, you might be thinking to yourself, Oh my God, Donald Trump just screwed up. However, let’s look at the difference between what you believe you witnessed and what actually happened. Donald Trump has been under constant political persecution since the beginning of his first term. Over time, he has learned to be patient and calculated. Tonight, Zelenskyy was invited to the Oval Office. However, both Trump and JD Vance knew exactly what Zelenskyy was going to do—he would use this opportunity, in front of the American people, to make a power play. Both Trump and Vance anticipated this. When Zelenskyy began appealing to the emotions of the American people, JD Vance stepped in, accusing him of disrespecting Donald Trump. This was brilliant strategy. It’s important to understand that Zelenskyy is trying to gain access to NATO. Trump knew this but could not allow it to happen. If Ukraine joins NATO, the U.S. would be bound by NATO’s collective defense agreement—an attack on one is an attack on all. Now consider the larger implications: Ukraine and Russia despise each other. If Ukraine were to become a NATO member, any future skirmish between them would obligate the U.S. to enter into direct conflict with Russia. This would mean World War III. And if that happened, China would have to choose a side—they would almost certainly align with Russia. So what you witnessed tonight was a setup. Trump and JD Vance knew that the only way to achieve peace was to strategically align, at least on the surface, with Russia. Why? Because Russia would never sign a peace treaty if Ukraine were admitted into NATO. This is why Trump dismantled Zelenskyy’s argument. And when Zelenskyy, seeing his play failing, tried to backtrack and offer a treaty, Trump refused. Zelenskyy’s real intent was clear—he would not agree to peace unless security guarantees were in place. But what was he actually saying? That NATO must accept Ukraine. However, Russia would never agree to peace, knowing that NATO, their historical adversary, would surround them. Zelenskyy, Putin, and Trump all knew this. Zelenskyy, thinking he had Democrats' support, believed he could make this bold move on live television. But Trump and Vance saw right through it and outmaneuvered him. They knew that, in the short term, Democrats and the media would try to use this moment against them. But they also knew they had two years before midterms to prove their strategy was the right one. So they held their ground—brilliantly so. Now, Zelenskyy will have no choice but to back down and accept Trump's terms. But here’s the genius part—Trump is actually protecting Ukraine without dragging the U.S. into war. By negotiating a mineral deal, Trump ensures that Americans will be involved in Ukraine’s mining industry. This prevents Russia from launching an invasion, because attacking Ukraine would mean endangering American lives—something that would force the U.S. to respond. Trump played both sides like a master chess player. In the end, Zelenskyy will have no choice but to concede, because without U.S. support, Ukraine cannot win a prolonged war against Russia. And once U.S. companies have mining operations in Ukraine, Putin will be unable to attack without triggering massive international consequences. Don’t underestimate Donald Trump. In this game of chess, he’s 10 moves ahead of everyone.

@Indytrims John, Any real negotiator knows you never let your emotions highjack your position. I am thinking it was a premeditated set up. Totally bizarre! We need all the allies we can get to battle our real enemies!

We have no diplomats in the Trump White House. Trump only knows how to bully and knows zero about diplomacy. He learned nothing 2016-2020. The US is ashamed. Before long the world will turn its back on us.

@JohnKasich John, please speak up often and loudly!

Today’s Oval Office meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy was shameful. President Zelenskyy represents a nation whose citizens have sacrificed their lives and shed blood for the freedoms they cherish. He deserves respect, not humiliation.

@bbarze @StacyMoon02 Agree, but look how long it took secret negotiations by Kissinger to end Vietnam, don’t go live until you have a deal…🙈

@MillsGallivan @StacyMoon02 Agree. But I also can’t stomach the strategy Trump inherited...continuing to shovel billions at an endless war forever

Trump just sold Ukraine down the river.

@bbarze @StacyMoon02 I hope there is a strategy

That may well end up being true but my sense is Russia is weary of its losses of lives and treasure, too. And it feels like Trump is pursuing a policy of strategic ambiguity with the Ukraine minerals deal. There wouldn’t be a concrete security guarantee but Russia would know better than to attack de facto American resources in Ukraine.

#FridayFocus - these are great points to keep in mind in any #negotiation or #mediation lnkd.in/e6JbRTDd

Trump says Canada, Mexico tariffs will go into effect March 4 - POLITICO- Query, if we cut off Chinese manufacturing don’t we need to align with our 2 biggest trade partners and neighbors?? Maybe a Scalpel v an Axe??? apple.news/AA-dZWiIvQ5qEH…

Each of us is called to lead when and where we can make a difference!

#PixOWeek - the last gasps of winter!

The lack of agreed upon long term US Domestic and Foreign Policy leads us to bipolar reactionary activities every 4 years. The Constitution doesn’t contemplate a country run by Executive Orders; Congress needs to do its job of legislating for the common good.

#FridayFocus - the job of the #mediator is to be the calm the parties need to see past the chaos.

@unc8689 Isn’t that another way of saying tolerance for different view points and thought. Very well articulated.

Why the Dems didn't make him the party chair is a mystery.

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Query, is not the Executive Order the illegitimate child of Congressional gridlock and failure to compromise and to legislate for the common good of all Americans?

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#FridayFocus - as we #Mediate we should keep in mind Thomas Aquinas’ definition of love,”To love is to will the good of the other.” It is up to us to help find peace and resolution.

@LarrySabato Larry, he is trolling them and the Democrats, classic ropa dopa!

We in the USA love Canada, and if it were up to most of us, Trump's nonsense that is hurting our closest friend wouldn't be happening. #CanadaStrongandFree