Random Political Thoughts

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speaking of

is that the sign of a nutter leader
and/or i am sure your last leader increased the MILITARY BUDGET by billions,or/AND was that money given to ISRAEL to help them on there killing ways

either way google to see how much the USA spends/will spend on its military in a year/cant be F'kd myself

To pay for a 'Russia first' agenda, Putin takes ax to military spending

As Putin begins his newest term, he is introducing a radically different budget for his country, with plans for a major infrastructure boost coming at the expense of some of the Kremlin's more ambitious defense projects.

 

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always an interesting perspective on things ye ole CSM ha
consider Russias entry into the Syrian war did more good than harm/even if backing Assad, in at least shortening it after raging for many years

—As Israel and Iran increasingly square off against each other amid Syria's multi-dimensional war, it is Russia that finds itself between the proverbial rock and a hard place.

As Israel-Iran rivalry burns, Russia's Tehran ties may get singed
Russia has been serving as a buffer between Israel and Iran amid the fighting in Syria. But Israel's restraint appears to be fraying – making the state of relations between Iran and Russia critical to managing any outbreak of fighting.


The Trump Doctrine Flowers in Iran and Korea

Can he top this? On Tuesday, President Donald Trump finalized what may be his signature foreign policy decision, exiting f…

 

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DISGUSTING
calls itself a WORLD LEADER

can only imagine how embarrased millions of US youngsters will be about that from there supposed leader elders

its that selfish pig headed attitude that defines precisely what this Trump administration is about
democracy republican/tilian American style
is your country not wealthy enough

The U.S. was one of only five countries to vote against a UN move towards establishing a Global Pact for the Environment on Thursday, The Associated Press reported.

The resolution, approved by 143 of the 193 members of the UN General Assembly, with seven countries abstaining,

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But President Donald Trump's appointee for U.S. UN Ambassador, Nikki Haley, disagreed. In a statement reported by Fox News on Wednesday, Haley said she would vote against the resolution.

"When international bodies attempt to force America into vague environmental commitments, it's a sure sign that American citizens and businesses will get stuck paying a large bill without getting large benefits. The proposed global compact is not in our interests, and we oppose it," she said.

Her statement is of a piece with Trump's decision to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris agreement.

The other countries who voted against the resolution were Russia, Turkey, the Philippines and Syria.

The idea for the pact was first floated by Macron in June 2017 and officially launched with a UN speech by Macron on Sept. 19, 2017.

In the speech, Macron alluded to the UN's long history of environmental statements and protocols based on extensive research and said all that work deserved to be codified in a single document.

"This draft is a challenge posed to us all: to build, in a way, the law which the epoch we've entered—the anthropocene epoch—needs," he said.

U.S. One of Five Countries to Oppose UN Environment Pact

https://www.ecowatch.com/un-environ...ail&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-9b6ca2e36c-85968677

i would say YES! bugger the PC BS consequences

A college knew one of its students was in distress before he killed himself. Should officials have told his parents?
Saturday, May 12, 2018 6:04 PM EST
Professors at Hamilton College, in upstate New York, had expressed concerns about Graham Burton for much of the fall term and knew he was in deep distress, according to a report on his death that was shown to The New York Times.

More than a month before his death, his adviser, Maurice Isserman, wrote the academic dean the strongest of many warnings: “Obviously what’s happening here is a complete crash and burn. I don’t know what the procedures/rules are for contacting parents but if this was my kid, I’d want to know.”

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late Sunday arvo Trumplike tweet??? duh'

seems
counselling is offered to EVERYONE/anyone who may be feeling distressed over a traumatic event
doubt that will last, be so many claiming such i would imagine
welcome sick day claimants but more so long term sufferers claiming compensation etc etc
sick sick world,but/and humans are equal to the task?? ha
another shotlived industry maybe??

will be saturating thread with more important infomation than the idiot Teump

will be WATCHING with real interest re this diabolical act,esp with those involved

The facility, funded by ExxonMobil and the Saudi Arabian government, would discharge more than 13 million gallons a day of toxic wastewater. It will exceed legal pollution standards, as the Center for Biological Diversity notes in a petition filed Wednesday with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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"This facility will dump millions of gallons of toxic wastewater a day into beautiful Corpus Christi Bay. That's right in the middle of critical habitat for endangered whooping cranes," said Emily Jeffers, an attorney with the Center for Biological Diversity. "Texas and its wildlife will pay a heavy price just to produce more cheap plastic that will litter our oceans and landscapes. Texans don't want toxins in their bays and rivers, and they don't want plastics polluting our oceans and seafood."

Texas Residents Urge Rejection of World's Largest Plastics Plant: 'Millions of Gallons of Toxic Wastewater a Day' Would Be Dumped Into Corpus Christi Bay

A ubiquitous tide of plastic particles has now swept throughout the world's oceans.

The human rights activist Bianca Jagger described to a conference in London Tuesday how a substance that was invented only in 1907 and seemed to have almost magical properties, because it was practically indestructible, is now threatening an environmental catastrophe.

https://pbs.twimg.com/card_img/994623116612521984/Qu0N4hgn?format=jpg&name=600x314

https://www.ecowatch.com/plastic-pollution-oceans-2538009649.html

 

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history,factual information that cant be disputed i geuss
think, the British leaving HONG KONG and the dire warnings of global fibabcil esp collapse with CHINA now at the helm
never happened and/or no where near as bad as countries the English have occupitd

How did the Nakba happen? | Al Jazeera English

Published on May 13, 2018
How did the Nakba happen?

The Nakba didn't end in 1948. Here’s the story of the Palestinian exodus explained from the beginning.

 

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have a feeling the NK nuclear stockpiles wont be surrendered hence no real talks happening, production sites destroyed yes,no problenms with that show
as for the BS of a nobel,give it to the F'cker who cares,many likeminded despots have willingly received it, plus Norways losing any credibility it may have had these days a well haha
think farmed salmon for one

The Trump Doctrine Flowers in Iran and Korea
Can he top this? On Tuesday, President Donald Trump finalized what may be his signature foreign policy decision, exiting from the Iran nuclear deal, prompting outrage among allies while showing him standing up to America’s longtime antagonist. And even as he made that announcement, he teased his next big headline: Three U.S. citizens released from North Korean captivity, whom the president welcomed home Thursday. Now there’s a date set for Trump to meet — and perhaps disarm — Kim Jong Un, making the prospect of a Nobel Peace Prize more than a punchline.

New Thinking on Russia Isn't Changing Much

The analysts who’ve shaped U.S. policy toward Russia since the 1990s have varied world views. But whether they’ve been ideologues or realists, Democrats or Republicans, the outcome has perpetually strained relations between Washington and Moscow. A new crop of Russia hands, deeply critical of what they consider an antagonistic stance, fuel hope that U.S. policymakers will eventually take a more nuanced approach to their Cold World rival. But so far, in spite of President Trump’s affinity for Vladimir Putin, it appears the old paradigm’s chilly western wind isn’t letti

 

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not sure what the aim of this article is ha

can only geuss
we have made it into the ogre,no correction, its put itself out there as the commander of ogres and is expected to comment and act on anything of significance,because thats its role


THE DONALD DOSSIER: FROM KIM TO COHEN

https://www.ozy.com/opinion/the-don...018&variable=2a7c7073d11b33ec576dc49ca0852af6


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of more importance than the above
all thoughts on our children
gun control and all,no doubt
F'wit adults of the world,not too interested in trying to resolve that important issue huh

no reflection on you fine thought Nancy

Today, we welcome Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to share the news that’s most on her mind. A lifelong politico, the Trinity College alum became the first woman to serve as U.S. House Speaker — the highest political office to be held by an American woman. She’s represented San Francisco in the U.S. Congress for 30 years. When asked what the three most important issues facing Congress are, Pelosi says her answer is always: “Our children, our children, our children.” She wishes fellow moms everywhere a happy Mother’s Day.

 

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sorrow esp on Television the placing of flowers at the site of the slain
and the current standard
'my heart goes out to them'suffice huh

sorry to be blunt and almost downright rude,but it is fact
and it seems that will continue for many years till you get a PRESIDENT, who is willing to make change

We Should Fight to Protect Kids From Guns

Everyone can agree that school shootings are needless tragedies, but what we need is action on bipartisan solutions. Gun violence is stealing the lives of more than 93 people across the country every day. In Newtown, Aurora, Orlando, San Bernardino, Las Vegas, Sutherland Springs, Parkland and on city streets and in homes nationwide, there has been too much violence and too much heartbreak. Courageous young people across the country are now standing up, speaking out and saying “Enough is enough!” Let’s join them to make a positive change for future generations. No one’s political survival is more important than that.


sensible take on it / LIKE'

Gambling on Iran Is a Losing Bet
The Iran nuclear agreement was a great diplomatic achievement, successfully preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and ensuring a safer future for our children and grandchildren. The president’s decision to destroy the successful Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action puts the catastrophic threat of a nuclear-armed Iran back on the table, leaving America isolated, instead of Iran, and eroding our international credibility. This recklessness endangers the security of Americans, our allies and the world. Democrats know that building a world at peace for our children to grow and thrive requires smart diplomacy.

 

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North Korea to dismantle nuclear site before Trump-Kim summit
North Korea has said it will dismantle its nuclear test site within two weeks. The announcement came less than 24 hours after the US promised Pyongyang a future "brimming with prosperity," if it denuclearizes.

http://www.dw.com/en/north-korea-to...n-newsletter_en_bulletin-2097-html-newsletter

 

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WHY anyone/any country has anything to do with the worst dictatorship in the world i will never comprehend
probably because they think they will/can make a buck with there being associated with the devil like, we know who currently

its always been known
the SAUDIS have been super JEALOUS/ENVIOUS bordering on HATE for QUATAR hosting the next cup
not that they have an exemplary record
not suggesting that bewery wants to be associated with them either? ha

German brewery scraps World Cup bottle caps after Saudi Arabia flag row
A Mannheim brewery has apologized after printing 32 World Cup team flags on its beer bottles. Social media users took issue with the Islamic statement of faith — part of Saudi Arabia's flag — being linked to alcohol.

http://www.dw.com/en/german-brewery...n-newsletter_en_bulletin-2097-html-newsletter

 

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smile
the NYs new Sunday service of news, cool
thee is some life in the few???? ha

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The End of the Iran Deal, and Trump’s New, Confrontational Foreign Policy
Big on headlines, brash in demands, but short on long-term strategy, the President’s course risks failing in Iran, North Korea, and beyond.

By Robin Wright

oh FFS
thats all thats ever said, time and time again,since 48
dont even need to geuss who/how many are laughing at millions

Israeli Shootings of Palestinians in Gaza “A Violation of International Law”

UN Special Rapporteur Michael Lynk outlined on Canadian television why Israel’s attacks against Gazans in the March of Return violate international law. We speak to Peter Larson of Canada Talks Israel Palestine, who recently returned from Gaza

 

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GOOD JOB
bit of a bummer when your caught out huh poms, no sympathy!!!
nice payback fo the one off bombing conducted by yous the French an USA

THROW T MAY in the midst of the homeless as well

EU rough sleepers set to win damages from British government
The UK government is facing large claims from EU rough sleepers who were unlawfully detained and deported, according to a BBC report. A lawyer told DW those affected by the former policy had paid a high personal price.

Person sleeping rough in Windsor (picture-alliance/Photoshot)
EU nationals who were taken into custody and sometimes deported for rough sleeping under a now abandoned Home Office policy are winning claims against the UK government amounting to hundreds of thousands of pounds (euros, dollars), British broadcaster BBC reported on Sunday.
Some 700 EU nationals who were sleeping on the streets were removed from the country in the year to May 2017, according to figures obtained by the broadcaster, with law firms saying that at least 45 clients had made claims for damages.
The BBC report said rough sleepers were targeted even if they were employed or had permanent resident status in the UK

http://www.dw.com/en/eu-rough-sleep...n-newsletter_en_Newsline-2356-html-newsletter


inevitable what wealth does i geuss

China takes next step in modernising its military as first home-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China's first domestically developed aircraft carrier — and the country's second ever aircraft carrier — has left its north-eastern port to begin sea trials before entering service in 2020, state media says.

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-13/chinas-first-home-built-aircraft-carrier-begins-sea-trials/9756506?utm_source=sfmc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=:8935&user_id=cb53a1c368e708ac713d21ca78e70f2312c4d01d8c26bf97af51ee964c35adbc&WT.tsrc=email&WT.mc_id=Email||8935&utm_content=ABCNewsmail_topstories_articlelink

 

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YSRAEL/SAUIS not likely to try anythhing without Mothes dayr USA backing 100%
nor is France or the UK for that matter?
see how SICK the c...ts are, with thee militarry budgets?
hopeless pack of bastards the lot of them over there

Iran's military power: What you need to know
Iran may suffer from military disadvantages, but that doesn't stop it from being a major military player in the Middle East. DW breaks down Iran's military strengths and three parts of its asymmetric defense strategy.


Global Firepower Index, an online military ranking website, ranks Iran No. 13 in the world out of 136 countries. Their listing is based on more than 50 factors including war-making potential in conventional (non-nuclear) forces, manpower, geography and finance. To compare to other regional powers, Turkey ranks ninth, Egypt 12th, Israel 16th and Saudi Arabia 26th.

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However, at $16 billion (€13.4 billion) in 2017, Iran's defense budget falls short of individual regional rivals and is minuscule in comparison to the combined defense spending of countries it is most likely to come into conflict with: Israel's $18.5 billion (plus $3.5 billion in military aid from the US); Saudi Arabia's $76.7 billion; and the United States' nearly $600 billion.

Iran is a major military power in the Middle East, with an estimated 534,000 active personnel in the army, navy, air force and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

http://www.dw.com/en/irans-military...n-newsletter_en_Newsline-2356-html-newsletter

 

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'wnite man trick'
- he said / indigenous man

 

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WHITE AMERICA

Islamophobia Inc | Al Jazeera Investigations

Published on May 14, 2018
Across the United States, there has been a growth in organizations that portray Islam as a threat.

Over two years, the number of groups that make up what’s become known as the Islamophobia industry has more than tripled.

This investigation reveals the tactics these groups use to instigate a fear of Islam, including how they manipulate social media to create a false narrative that Muslims are trying to take over the country.

Anti-Muslim messages proliferate social media with bought-in followers, fake accounts and robotic amplifiers.

The investigation also shows how these organizations try to suppress the rise of a Muslim political voice in America. It uncovers the “dark money” that has fuelled the rapid growth of Islamophobia Inc. - tens of millions of dollars which is funnelled through secretive, anonymous donor funds.

We unveil the donors of the dark money and ask; what do they ultimately hope to achieve?

 

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Putin’s stock rises as 'go-to' mediator between Israel, Iran

Russian diplomacy shifts into high gear

Following the Trump administration’s decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), Russian President Vladimir Putin may be the best bet, or last man standing, to offer a diplomatic off-ramp for Israel and Iran to avoid war.

Two weeks ago, this column observed that Russia might be well-placed as a potential mediator between Iran and Israel, a trend Al-Monitor has followed for over four years. That role places Putin on a tightrope balancing Russia’s all-in support for the Syrian government, while facing the limits of Moscow’s uneasy but vital relationships with both Iran and Israel and reckoning with a continued slide in US-Russia relations. The regional picture is additionally complicated by the US decision to relocate its embassy to Jerusalem, the Palestinian demonstrations in the Gaza Strip, the absence of an Israeli-Palestinian diplomatic track and Hezbollah’s win in Lebanon’s elections.

The events of the past week reflect this new direction and urgency in Putin’s approach to the region. On May 8, theRussian Foreign Ministry slammed Trump’s decision on the JCPOA as “new confirmation of Washington’s intractability. They also show that the US objections to Iran’s absolutely legal nuclear activity are nothing but a smokescreen for settling political scores with Iran,” adding that “Russia is open to further cooperation with the other JCPOA participants and will continue to actively develop bilateral collaboration and political dialogue with the Islamic Republic of Iran.” The next day Moscow slammednew US sanctions on Russia “allegedly for violating the Iran, North Korea, and Syria Nonproliferation Act, which has no connection to Russia. In effect, this US decision has been precipitated by a trivial desire to get even with Russia over the failed missile attack on Syria, which the United States, Britain and France launched on April 14 in violation of international law."

Perhaps most telling of Putin’s diplomatic turn was the visit of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Moscow on May 9. Netanyahu was accorded a seat of honor on the occasion of Victory Day, which commemorates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The Israeli prime minister gave a moving testimonial to the sacrifices of Russian soldiers in liberating the Auschwitz concentration camp.

Donald Trump may have just saved one of China's most strategically important technology companies from the brink of ruin. The question is what did he get for it and at what cost.

With his tweet yesterday urging relief for beleaguered telecommunications equipment maker ZTE Corp., the U.S. president appeared to surrender his most valuable hostage in a tense trade standoff with China. Trump said the company — forced to halt operations after the Commerce Department banned U.S. firms from supplying it — needed “a way to get back into business fast.”

The move eases trade tensions before Chinese President Xi Jinping's top economic adviser arrivesin Washington for talks tomorrow — Chinese regulators today reportedly restarted a suspended review of Qualcomm Inc.’s application to acquire NXP Semiconductors.

But it exposed Trump and fellow Republicans to accusations that they’re placing Chinese workers ahead of American jobs. That’s potentially damaging for a president who's demanding that China cut support for high-tech industries and slash its trade surplus by at least $200 billion.

The Senate's top Democrat, Charles Schumer, who’s helping lead his party's efforts to win congressional majorities in November, tweeted: “How about helping some American companies first?”

— Brendan Scott

An employee monitors machinery used to adhere components to smartphone circuit boards at ZTE’s headquarters in Shenzhen in 2014.

Photographer: Brent Lewin/Bloomberg

 

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Fresh terror in Indonesia | A wave of deadly bombings in Indonesia is piling pressure on lawmakers to pass an anti-terrorism bill that has been languishing in parliament since 2016. The country’s facing its worst terrorism threats in a decade with a wave of Islamic State fighters returning home. That’s lent new urgency to giving police enhanced powers to prevent future attacks, such as arresting those who attempt to travel overseas to join terrorist groups.

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad’s surprise election win — 15 years after he stepped down — has thrust the 92-year-old back onto the world stage. Mahathir spent his first tenure mingling with Ronald Reagan, Margaret Thatcher, Nelson Mandela and other world leaders — and he wasn’t afraid of ruffling feathers. Here we take a look back at some of the more memorable moments.

• Europe steps up bid to salvage Iran accord ditched by Trump

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...orts-to-salvage-iran-accord-ditched-by-trump?

 

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CHEMICAL WARFARE or not

ok for FRANCE/UK/USA to have there chemical/nuclear tests when they did,but objection to others now
bomb the shit out of, because they could,and 24 hours later all forgotten
no deaths doesent make it right

The U.S. forced Bikini Islanders to deal with nuclear tests and climate change. Now, it’s walking away.

https://grist.org/article/the-u-s-f...ests-and-climate-change-now-its-walking-away/

Israel responded with rifle fire to a mass attempt by Palestinians to cross a border fence, killing at least 28, Palestinian officials said
Monday, May 14, 2018 8:32 AM EST

At least 1,000 Palestinian demonstrators were also wounded along the border fence with Gaza, the Health Ministry reported, as the mass protests that began on March 30 and that had already left dozens dead erupted again.
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fear' can be replaced with expected i would have thought

Vice President Mike Pence and his aides have seized an outsize role in preparing for the 2018 elections. Trump loyalists fear a power grab.
Monday, May 14, 2018 12:50 PM EST


While President Trump remains an overpowering personality in Republican politics, he is mostly uninterested in the mechanics of managing a political party. His team of advisers is riven with personal divisions and the White House has not yet crafted a strategy for the midterms.

Vice President Mike Pence has stepped into the void.

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very interesting perspectine/personally like

enlightening
bless her soul

days when i was a teen also who jumped for pride and joy at this
15 years later while in London deciding if i should do the in thing at the time
'volunteer work on a kibbutz'
so many conflicting reports
decided not to/no regrets

Read more: Immigration to Israel: 'One man's joy is another man's suffering'
1967 — Israel is 19, I am 14
Our victory in the Six-Day War proves we must be strong and willing to sacrifice our lives for the sake of this country.


70 years old now — an Israeli story
As Israel marks its Independence Day, 70 years after the modern-day state's foundation, Israeli author Lizzie Doron walks through her evolving feelings over the years regarding May 14.

http://www.dw.com/en/70-years-old-n...n-newsletter_en_bulletin-2097-html-newsletter

 

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Ebola outbreak in DRC: What is being done?
At least 18 people have died in connection to the Ebola virus in the western Democratic Republic of Congo. Here is a look at what authorities in the region are doing to address the outbreak.

http://www.dw.com/en/ebola-outbreak...n-newsletter_en_bulletin-2097-html-newsletter