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build the F'n thing only an extension divide the world
persuade the N to build more as well
make America great AGAIN ..

more dollars for the American taxpayer to part with instead of attempting to cure some domestic issues, as doubt MEXICOS going to pay, unless the USA wants another country suppressed with sanctions? grrr
ever wonder why the world thinks such of your Govts shennigans?


For 700 miles along the U.S.-Mexico border, there is already a wall — a metal curtain dividing two nations. We visited both sides.
Wednesday, February 8, 2017 10:21 AM EST

The border spans four states – California, New Mexico, Arizona and Texas. Where a fence already stands, the surrounding dirt and grass tell the stories of those who try to cross it, those who patrol it and those who live next to it.
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at least CHINAS FM is not bulldoggish/pigheaded to say
'we would win' as others would likely mutter??645+


'Both sides would lose' in China-US dispute: Chinese FM warns
There "cannot be conflict" between China and the US over the South China Sea, China's Foreign Minister warns during a press conference with his Australian counterpart Julie Bishop.
 

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,not everythings a winner .. at least TEMPORARILY huh???

Appeals court rules on Trump’s travel ban

https://news.vice.com/story/trump-loses-court-battle-to-reinstate-immigration-ban


Trump already has Mexicans losing faith in their own economy

Trump already has Mexicans losing faith in their own economy – VICE ...
https://news.vice.com/.../trump-already-has-mexicans-losing-faith-in-thei...

15 hours ago - Trump already has Mexicans losing faith in their own economy. Trumponomics: VICE Money looks at the early impact of the Trump era. ... The sharp decline in Mexican consumer confidence is just one of the myriad ways Trump's election and presidency is reverberating through global economics and business.


been quiet for a fewweeks
pseudo glory days with the OBAMA USA are long gone for SK huh


South Korea artists sue government over supposed blacklist

Several South Korean artists have launched a joint lawsuit seeking compensation for what they claim to be illegal monitoring and denial of funding by the government because of their political views. They want $400,000 – a figure which they say will rise as more details emerge from a criminal investigation into a supposed “blacklist”.

The allegations also involved the impeached President Park Geun-hye.

Harry Fawcett reports from Seoul.

 

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have to say thats American pig headed ARROGANCE
no need for that shit if he thinks he can
do what he wants

was prepared to give him the benefit of/and a chance, but no need for that crap even if we know hes good at it/the best at shit stirring?

dissapointed



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'SEE YOU IN COURT': Trump slams appeals court ruling on travel ban
A US federal appeals court upholds the suspension ofPresident Donald Trump's travel ban that restricted travellers from seven predominantly Muslim nations.
 

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VICE make me laugh so much with there end of week review it gives me a slight headache haha
all my own head nodding that is


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BE WARY of Trump trying to stir shit with CHINA RUSSIA
ie trying to get them going against each other is my thought
also think theyre too wise for that sort of BS

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In another first phone call this week, with Chinese President Xi Jinping,Trump finally affirmed his support of the “One China” policy after months of underhanded opposition to the long-standing diplomatic policy.


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After Fox News host Bill O’Reilly, in an interview before the Super Bowl,pressed Trump on how he could support a “killer” like Putin, the president said, “We got a lot of killers. What, you think our country is so innocent?”

Republican hawks immediately took aim at Trump for his continued defense of Russia, which could affect a number of issues facing the U.S. and the world. Russia currently ranks 148th out of 180 nations for press freedom, according toReporters without Borders, and routinely jails dissidents, some of whom have ended up dead.
 

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DEMOCRACY NOW USA 2017

since a year previous to the inauguration
arent you just so glad your a part of this whole enlievening reality show extraordinaire

from nominee to eventual winner/youre sic PRESIDENT a farcical show


Anti-Trump protests expand across US

Since Donald Trump became US President, there have been several nationwide protests across against him.
And the resistance is showing no signs of slowing down.
Patty Culhane reports from Washington, DC

 

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bring it on the American way ..

Executive Disorder

Donald Trump’s furious volley of executive orders has generated chaos and protests across the United States. Although the courts have halted the ban on travel from seven predominantly Muslim countries, Trump’s draconian deportation order faces fewer obstacles and could ensnare up to 8 million people. As Ryan Devereaux reports, drawing on leaked Homeland Security communications,immigration authorities are sending reinforcements to Arizona, a sign that a deportation surge could be in the works.

The assault on immigrants was coupled this week with an insidious attack on science and public health. Sharon Lerner reports that House Republicans and Trump’s EPA wrecking crew are pushing a bill called the Secret Science Reform Act that revives an old tobacco-industry strategy to delegitimize independent scientific research. The stakes couldn’t be higher as the Trump administration takes aim at regulations that have saved countless lives.

TRUMP ADMINISTRATION PREPARES TO EXECUTE “VICIOUS” EXECUTIVE ORDER ON DEPORTATIONS

https://theintercept.com/2017/02/09...cute-vicious-executive-order-on-deportations/
 

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cant say i like nor trust this young TRUDEAU
seems to have got in on a OBAMA remember him, wave of hysteria .. all things GREAT are going to happen re the environment/conservation
yet this person appears to have gone all economic with his countrys FRACKING and now PIPELINE etc

think when re elections come up he will again try to fool/con the Canadians, see what happens???




Canadian PM Justin Trudeau told not to 'be a Malcolm' during Donald Trump meeting

Justin Trudeau has been warned not to "be a Malcolm" when he visits the White House, a reference to Malcolm Turnbull's infamous phone call with Donald Trump.

doubt CHINA will stand with nonsense fromthe failed/failing SK, esp now it appears Trumps admin doesent seem to be supporting them as muich as the former admin did??

China gets testier as South Korea advances its missile defense plans

Since Seoul announced that it would deploy the American THAAD system to protect against North Korea’s growing nuclear threat, China has taken 43 retaliatory actions against South Korea, according to a government researcher.

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http://www.csmonitor.com/World/Asia-Pacific/2017/0208/China-gets-testier-as-South-Korea-advances-its-missile-defense-plans?cmpid=ema:nws:Weekly%20Newsletter%20(02-11-2017)&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20170211 Newsletter: Weekender&utm_term=Weekend_Best_of_Web
 

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personally couldent really understand nor believe in such a thing as a life of non employment
especially when young
how sad what future good luck people

Turkey or anywhere in the world

Turkey launches job creation campaign

Turkey's unemployment has hit one of its highest levels in years at 11.8 percent.

To tackle the problem, the government has launched a nationwide campaign to encourage companies to hire at least one person.

Sinem Koseoglu reports from Istanbul


so far havent seen much difference from OBAMAS Presidency
apart from the occassional sic huh

Chaos presidency? Nope. It's all going according to plan.

The chaos seems both intentional and strategic, and it serves three purposes. Continue reading »



The beauty and power of becoming a US citizen


Only one emotion seemed to ripple through the crowd - so much hope! Continue reading »

 

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countries we seldom hear of
do more for human rights, every country in the World can/should do much more for human rights
including every Western Country


Long-time leader tipped to win Turkmenistan vote

The polls have closed in Turkmenistan's presidential election, widely expected to be won by incumbent Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov.

Sunday's election is the first time candidates from non-government parties have been on the ballot, but they've all expressed support for the president and his government.


As Tensions Rise Between Greece and its Creditors, Is Grexit Back on the Table? (3/3)


take that
i can do anything huh
'dont worry about it'
everything tempoary the USA on hold huh' cool!!!
personally would like to know of why the perceived urgency since Trump has been in
wasent a major problem/if at all, prior huh?


February 9, 2017
Rebuking Trump, U.S. Appeals Court Upholds Suspension of Muslim Travel Ban

Center for Constitutional Rights Executive Director Vince Warren says the court rejected arguments Trump's actions are beyond judicial review

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18356

 

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stick to acting'

geesus get SICKe sic of this emotional reality acting crap
leave the Politicking to the Poliiticians you dumb b..ch, makes no impact on some of us out here, getting sick of it
women in power yes if they have earnt the status, but not sneaking in the backdoor

if you think your supporting the failed Clionton s......e whose had her days its a waste of time
get on with life


Meryl Streep takes on Donald Trump again in another emotional speech

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainmen...onald-Trump-again-in-another-emotional-speech
 

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how about that for a comprehensive coverage?
took an hour to digest it ha?


THE BIG QUESTIONS

Here’s What We Know About Trump’s Mexico Wall

Trump has directed the Department of Homeland Security to move forward with one of his more prominent campaign promises: to build a wall on the U.S. border with Mexico. But he hasn’t provided many details about the project, including when and how the wall would be built, or how much it would cost. Based on what we know so far, here are some answers about how his plan might work.

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https://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2017-trump-mexico-wall/?cmpid=BBD021317_BIZ
 

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let the firings and resignatiions begin
not unexpected
geuss Trump will try fast talking to get those he needs to remain ..


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BREAKING NEWS
Michael Flynn is said to have resigned as President Trump's national security adviser, facing accusations about his dealings with Russia

Monday, February 13, 2017 11:07 PM EST
Michael T. Flynn, the national security adviser, resigned on Monday night after it was revealed that he had misled Vice President Mike Pence and other top White House officials about his conversations with the Russian ambassador to the United States, according to a source close to the Trump administration.
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oh FFS as if anyone cares ..


I was scapegoat - Flynn
Former US national security adviser hits out on way out of the White House.


pretty sure
any/many leaders know a lot of the scecretive devious foibles there administration do and dont do a thing about it till theyre found out/exposed by the media?
bring ont he next cdrook in line


BREAKING NEWS
President Trump knew for weeks that Michael Flynn wasn’t truthful about his Russian calls, his spokesman said, leading to his firing
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 1:44 PM EST
President Trump asked for Mr. Flynn’s resignation as national security adviser after concluding he could not be trusted, the White House said on Tuesday.
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gives Trump an out
Trump needs him more than he wantys/neds the job mebeeee huih?

BREAKING NEWS
Michael Flynn, the national security adviser, is said to have misled senior officials about his conversation with a Russian diplomat
Monday, February 13, 2017 9:30 PM EST
The Justice Department warned the White House that Mr. Flynn had misled senior Trump administration officials about whether he had discussed American sanctions against Vladimir V. Putin’s regime during a phone call with Russia’s ambassador to the United States weeks before the inauguration, and that he could be open to blackmail by Russia, said a former senior official.
At the same time, Mr. Pence has told administration officials that he believes Mr. Flynn lied to him by saying he had not discussed the topic of sanctions on a call with the ambassador in late December. Even the mere discussion of policy — and the apparent attempt to assuage the concerns of an American adversary before Mr. Flynn took office — represents a remarkable breach of protocol.
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how can it be a scandal when its expected as a norm
just found out is all just believe its all there
many likely have little/BIG skeletons lurking?
who hasent!., dont need no FBI to expose the supposed truths?gives RUSSIA a rest when its domestic huh LAAUGH!!!


The F.B.I. questioned Michael Flynn early in his tenure about his calls with Russia, officials said, raising the stakes of the scandal

Tuesday, February 14, 2017 3:01 PM EST
If Mr. Flynn was not entirely honest with the F.B.I., it could expose him to a felony charge. President Trump asked for Mr. Flynn’s resignation on Monday night.
While it is not clear what he said in his F.B.I. interview, Mr. Flynn maintained publicly for more than a week that his conversations with the ambassador were innocuous and did not involve Russian sanctions, something now known to be false.
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well
if thats a truth and who knows if it is bc its AMERICAN
but lets assume
and with the the objective being to WIN, and he did do that sooooo convincingly

consider it a successful winning ploy?..
and lets not play the poor me/us syndrome
the better MAN WON huh???

lets not forget the dodgy ploys the opposition purpotedly played


NYTimes.com »


BREAKING NEWS
Intercepted calls show members of the Trump campaign had repeated contact with Russian intelligence before the election, officials said
Tuesday, February 14, 2017 9:16 PM EST
American law enforcement and intelligence agencies intercepted the communications around the same time that they were discovering evidence that Russia was trying to disrupt the presidential election by hacking into the Democratic National Committee, three of the officials said. The intelligence agencies then sought to learn whether the Trump campaign was colluding with the Russians on the hacking or other efforts to influence the election.
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haha THE BOSS

The Boss (Bruce Springsteen) and The E Street Band

'Like a fine-tuned machine': Trump defends his presidency
Donald Trump mounts a vigorous defence of his presidency at a White House news conference, accusing American news outlets of being "out of control" and vowing to bypass the media by taking his message "straight to the people".


mebee Trump will also help CANADA be great again duh
dont trust young Trudeau myself
fresh faced kid BShitting re environmental issues
FRACKING MAD is his catchcry, fires/earthquakes and all


In the Trump Era, Is Canada's Trade Relationship with the U.S. a Blessing or a Curse?

Following the first meeting between U.S. President Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau, Nora Loreto discusses the future of US-Canada relations.

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18408


real bummer iconically British

Rolls-Royce logs record $5.8bn loss

British engine maker Rolls-Royce has logged a record $5.8bn annual net loss in 2016, ravaged by a Brexit-fuelled collapse in the pound and a corruption fine.

 

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Winny may have been??

Never before in the history of mankind, has so much been owed by so few to so many…..


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'fine toothed machine' 'dont worry about it'
your man speaketh ha

Trump vows to introduce overhauled travel ban

US President Donald Trump said he will issue a new executive order to replace his controversial directive suspending travel to the United States by citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries.

He made the announcement at a news conference to defend his first weeks in office.



not that we are too fussed about working for the boss
ie
cant be F'd trying to make America great again


Trump's choice for national security adviser rejects offer
Retired Vice-Admiral Robert Harward, believed to be favoured by Donald Trump to replace the ousted Michael Flynn as national security adviser, turns the job down due to a "personal issue".



 

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Govts power hungry animals
how it can deterioate into this
pathetic,considering most other countries have no need for such animalistic behaviour

USA DEMOCRACY


A Day Without Immigrants: Thousands Hold Boycotts and Demonstrations Against Trump

We bring you the voices of some of the thousands who are refusing to work, go to school, and shop and instead are rallying against raids and deportations carried out by the Trump administration

http://therealnews.com/t2/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=18425


PERU/SOUTH KOREA amongst almost every country in the world ha
democracy/corruption huh
and continue to rubbish the RUSSIAN system why dont you
bring back the UKs Cameron anti-corruption annual meet huh

Massive anti-corruption protests take place in Peru

A number of politicians face accusations of accepting bribes from a Brazilian construction firm.

The scandal involves several South American countries.

Mariana Sanchez reports from Peru’s capital Lima where thousands were marching in protest.


Samsung’s heir arrested in South Korea


Libya: Six years since the fall of Gaddafi

It has been six years since a popular uprising led to the fall of the Libyan leader, Muammar Gaddafi...

Libyans were hoping for an era of democracy, economic prosperity and social peace, but little has been achieved.

The country has also been unable to restore stability or establish a viable government system.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXfXXPEuzoI&feature=em-uploademail
 

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PATHETIC
truth or fake/false which 80pc of everything American is at the moment
PATHETIC again just the thought/mention of ..

Trump Weighs Mobilizing National Guard for Immigration Roundups
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS (GARANCE BURKE)
February 18, 2017 4:19 AM GMT+13:00February 18, 2017 12:49 PM GMT+13:00


MIGRANT MILITARIZATION
White House Denies Trump Will Call Up National Guard for Immigrant Roundup
Press Secretary Sean Spicer said an AP report, which cited a draft memo stating Trump was considering using as many as 100,000 National Guard troops to round up undocumented immigrants, was “100 percent not true.” The 11-page report obtained by the AP called for immigration enforcement as far north as Portland, Oregon, and as far east as New Orleans, Louisiana.

https://www.bloomberg.com/politics/...uard-for-immigration-roundups?cmpid=BBD021717