| Trump....all you need to know. 06:58 - Jan 21 with 23678 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
Trump also signed an executive order temporarily delaying the enforcement of a federal ban on TikTok for at least 75 days. “I guess I have a warm spot for TikTok that I didn’t have originally,” Trump said at the White House. |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 10:52 - Jan 21 with 2130 views | BanksterDebtSlave |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 09:26 - Jan 21 by blueasfook |
So he's not banning Tik Tok now? Oh god, this is gonna start WW3 isnt it? RUN FOR THE HILLS! |
It's kind of reassuring to know that any national security concerns have been overridden because he found it useful for getting elected. | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 10:57 - Jan 21 with 2088 views | Pinewoodblue |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 10:08 - Jan 21 by Guthrum |
Or Panama. There are various options as to where he looks first. |
His comments on Panama Canal are interesting. He claims 38,000 Americans died in its construction.
The official figure is less than 6,000 and since US citizens were only a small minority the true figure would probably be in 100’s not 1000’s.
There were over 20,000 deaths in 19th century before France gave up on its attempt to build the canal.
Capacity of Canal has increased by 60% since gifted to Panama.
https://www.progressivepolicy.org/trade-fact-of-the-week-panama-canal-worker-mor |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:00 - Jan 21 with 2073 views | DJR |
The corollary of America First is World Last, and his executive orders in relation to climate change and the WHO (a UN body) are indicative of this and particularly depressing.
Admittedly, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribution to the WHO is roughly the same as that of the US, and so can presumably easily be made up, but it's the message that it sends that the US doesn't care about improving health in the world, driven no doubt to a large extent because of misinformation in relation to Covid.
Interestingly, a contrast with 2016 is that steps were taken then to ensure Trump kept his business interest separate from his role as President. That has completely gone by the wayside given he is using his Presidency to promote his and his wife's own cryptocurrencies and thus make billions. And he is enabling billionaires to make money on the back of their links to him. It's just the sort of thing that we rightly criticise Russia about.
Effectively any shackles that were on Trump during his first Presidency have completely gone. [Post edited 21 Jan 11:39]
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:04 - Jan 21 with 2042 views | Pinewoodblue |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:00 - Jan 21 by DJR |
The corollary of America First is World Last, and his executive orders in relation to climate change and the WHO (a UN body) are indicative of this and particularly depressing.
Admittedly, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribution to the WHO is roughly the same as that of the US, and so can presumably easily be made up, but it's the message that it sends that the US doesn't care about improving health in the world, driven no doubt to a large extent because of misinformation in relation to Covid.
Interestingly, a contrast with 2016 is that steps were taken then to ensure Trump kept his business interest separate from his role as President. That has completely gone by the wayside given he is using his Presidency to promote his and his wife's own cryptocurrencies and thus make billions. And he is enabling billionaires to make money on the back of their links to him. It's just the sort of thing that we rightly criticise Russia about.
Effectively any shackles that were on Trump during his first Presidency have completely gone. [Post edited 21 Jan 11:39]
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Didn’t Gates Foundation step in when Trump reduced US contribution to WHO last time around. | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:16 - Jan 21 with 2014 views | DJR |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:04 - Jan 21 by Pinewoodblue |
Didn’t Gates Foundation step in when Trump reduced US contribution to WHO last time around. |
That could well be right. | | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:30 - Jan 21 with 1960 views | iamatractorboy |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:00 - Jan 21 by DJR |
The corollary of America First is World Last, and his executive orders in relation to climate change and the WHO (a UN body) are indicative of this and particularly depressing.
Admittedly, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribution to the WHO is roughly the same as that of the US, and so can presumably easily be made up, but it's the message that it sends that the US doesn't care about improving health in the world, driven no doubt to a large extent because of misinformation in relation to Covid.
Interestingly, a contrast with 2016 is that steps were taken then to ensure Trump kept his business interest separate from his role as President. That has completely gone by the wayside given he is using his Presidency to promote his and his wife's own cryptocurrencies and thus make billions. And he is enabling billionaires to make money on the back of their links to him. It's just the sort of thing that we rightly criticise Russia about.
Effectively any shackles that were on Trump during his first Presidency have completely gone. [Post edited 21 Jan 11:39]
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Yes, this is the even bigger problem this time around. He's learnt to stuff his inner circle with sycophants and evil, yet competent, people who are not going to say no, because it's in their own interests, either financially or ideologically, to indulge him in any way they can. Last time there were at least a handful of sane people in the room. Not any more. |  | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:03 - Jan 21 with 1877 views | SWBlue22 |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 10:08 - Jan 21 by Guthrum |
Or Panama. There are various options as to where he looks first. |
Hopefully the UK. We need the follow suit. |  | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:06 - Jan 21 with 1861 views | positivity |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:03 - Jan 21 by SWBlue22 |
Hopefully the UK. We need the follow suit. |
you'd like the usa to go to war with us and seize our territory? interesting! [Post edited 21 Jan 12:27]
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:14 - Jan 21 with 1810 views | Blueschev |
I mentioned that earlier. Very worrying indeed. Best case scenario is he doesn't know what he's even referencing. I really wouldn't want to be a minority in the US right now. |  | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:32 - Jan 21 with 1759 views | blueasfook |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:06 - Jan 21 by positivity |
you'd like the usa to go to war with us and seize our territory? interesting! [Post edited 21 Jan 12:27]
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We all get to drive big pick up trucks and carry guns. Look on the bright side. |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:38 - Jan 21 with 1733 views | positivity |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:32 - Jan 21 by blueasfook |
We all get to drive big pick up trucks and carry guns. Look on the bright side. |
not sure we (or the panamanians) will get that if sw22 gets his wish; we'll be allowed to watch the americans carry guns, maybe get the odd chlorinated chicken if they're feeling generous! | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:42 - Jan 21 with 1706 views | positivity |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:14 - Jan 21 by Blueschev |
I mentioned that earlier. Very worrying indeed. Best case scenario is he doesn't know what he's even referencing. I really wouldn't want to be a minority in the US right now. |
i think the 1% will be feeling pretty happy, other minorities, not so much | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:18 - Jan 21 with 1620 views | DJR |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:00 - Jan 21 by DJR |
The corollary of America First is World Last, and his executive orders in relation to climate change and the WHO (a UN body) are indicative of this and particularly depressing.
Admittedly, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribution to the WHO is roughly the same as that of the US, and so can presumably easily be made up, but it's the message that it sends that the US doesn't care about improving health in the world, driven no doubt to a large extent because of misinformation in relation to Covid.
Interestingly, a contrast with 2016 is that steps were taken then to ensure Trump kept his business interest separate from his role as President. That has completely gone by the wayside given he is using his Presidency to promote his and his wife's own cryptocurrencies and thus make billions. And he is enabling billionaires to make money on the back of their links to him. It's just the sort of thing that we rightly criticise Russia about.
Effectively any shackles that were on Trump during his first Presidency have completely gone. [Post edited 21 Jan 11:39]
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Here's the WHO statement.
The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the US intends to withdraw from the Organization.
WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.
The US was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other member states, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.
For over seven decades, WHO and the US have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication.
American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO.
With the participation of the US and other member states, WHO has over the past seven years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues.
We hope the US will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the US and WHO, for the benefit of the health and wellbeing of millions of people around the globe. | | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:22 - Jan 21 with 1603 views | DJR |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:14 - Jan 21 by Blueschev |
I mentioned that earlier. Very worrying indeed. Best case scenario is he doesn't know what he's even referencing. I really wouldn't want to be a minority in the US right now. |
Sorry, I didn't see that but I agree. | | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:25 - Jan 21 with 1583 views | blueasfook |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:18 - Jan 21 by DJR |
Here's the WHO statement.
The World Health Organization regrets the announcement that the US intends to withdraw from the Organization.
WHO plays a crucial role in protecting the health and security of the world’s people, including Americans, by addressing the root causes of disease, building stronger health systems, and detecting, preventing and responding to health emergencies, including disease outbreaks, often in dangerous places where others cannot go.
The US was a founding member of WHO in 1948 and has participated in shaping and governing WHO’s work ever since, alongside 193 other member states, including through its active participation in the World Health Assembly and Executive Board.
For over seven decades, WHO and the US have saved countless lives and protected Americans and all people from health threats. Together, we ended smallpox, and together we have brought polio to the brink of eradication.
American institutions have contributed to and benefited from membership in WHO.
With the participation of the US and other member states, WHO has over the past seven years implemented the largest set of reforms in its history, to transform our accountability, cost-effectiveness, and impact in countries. This work continues.
We hope the US will reconsider and we look forward to engaging in constructive dialogue to maintain the partnership between the US and WHO, for the benefit of the health and wellbeing of millions of people around the globe. |
I note they didn't mention what they did to prevent Covid or their woefully ineffective response to it. | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:31 - Jan 21 with 1541 views | sotd78 |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 07:16 - Jan 21 by ElderGrizzly |
Or more sinisterly, he has pardoned or commuted the sentences of all 1,600 currently in jail for January 6th offences, including the Proud Boys.
It includes those whose violence caused the death and injury to police officers.
Releasing his ‘foot soldiers’ for the battles ahead… |
Instead of MAGA how about the next hat says
"Drill baby Drill" with a matching T shirt (made in the USA, of course) saying "Burn Baby Burn" |  |
| Blue shirts/white shorts - sotd78 |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:46 - Jan 21 with 1482 views | positivity |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 11:00 - Jan 21 by DJR |
The corollary of America First is World Last, and his executive orders in relation to climate change and the WHO (a UN body) are indicative of this and particularly depressing.
Admittedly, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation contribution to the WHO is roughly the same as that of the US, and so can presumably easily be made up, but it's the message that it sends that the US doesn't care about improving health in the world, driven no doubt to a large extent because of misinformation in relation to Covid.
Interestingly, a contrast with 2016 is that steps were taken then to ensure Trump kept his business interest separate from his role as President. That has completely gone by the wayside given he is using his Presidency to promote his and his wife's own cryptocurrencies and thus make billions. And he is enabling billionaires to make money on the back of their links to him. It's just the sort of thing that we rightly criticise Russia about.
Effectively any shackles that were on Trump during his first Presidency have completely gone. [Post edited 21 Jan 11:39]
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it's basically putin's russia on steroids, the oligarchs getting front row seats ahead of his "cabinet" | |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:57 - Jan 21 with 1442 views | Swansea_Blue |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:25 - Jan 21 by blueasfook |
I note they didn't mention what they did to prevent Covid or their woefully ineffective response to it. |
They did that in 2021, by commissioning an independent panel and making the findings public. At least they were transparent https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-57085505.amp |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:02 - Jan 21 with 1425 views | Trequartista |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 12:03 - Jan 21 by SWBlue22 |
Hopefully the UK. We need the follow suit. |
More likely they'll do it by stealth, i.e. all our citizens will be eating their fast food, speaking their language, wearing their clothing and whoooaaaa its already happened. |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:05 - Jan 21 with 1381 views | DJR |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:25 - Jan 21 by blueasfook |
I note they didn't mention what they did to prevent Covid or their woefully ineffective response to it. |
From Wikipedia
"The WHO created an Incident Management Support Team on 1 January 2020, one day after Chinese health authorities notified the organization of a cluster of pneumonia cases of unknown aetiology.[102][103][104] On 5 January the WHO notified all member states of the outbreak,[105] and in subsequent days provided guidance to all countries on how to respond,[105] and confirmed the first infection outside China.[106] On 14 January 2020, the WHO announced that preliminary investigations conducted by Chinese authorities had found no clear evidence of human-to-human transmission of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) identified in Wuhan.[107] The same day, the organization warned of limited human-to-human transmission, and confirmed human-to-human transmission one week later.[108][109][110] On 30 January the WHO declared a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC),[111][112][113] considered a "call to action" and "last resort" measure for the international community and a pandemic on 11 March."
After that it was down to national governments and scientists not least because the WHO is poorly funded. And it was Western countries which took the lead and sadly tended to hog the vaccines. [Post edited 21 Jan 14:10]
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:08 - Jan 21 with 1352 views | Churchman |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 13:46 - Jan 21 by positivity |
it's basically putin's russia on steroids, the oligarchs getting front row seats ahead of his "cabinet" |
The difference is that Putin and his madmen are there indefinitely. Trump will be gone in four years should he survive that long. Which I doubt.
A lot of his stuff is hot air anyway. He will do plenty of harm to others but a heck of a lot more to America in the long term.
Interesting theoretical question - if China, Russia and America divide up the world Gillray style (see attached below), would you prefer this country to become a State of the USA with the orange one or a satellite of the Russian Empire with that nice Mr Putin looking after your welfare?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Plumb-pudding_in_danger |  | | |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:16 - Jan 21 with 1297 views | NthQldITFC |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:08 - Jan 21 by Churchman |
The difference is that Putin and his madmen are there indefinitely. Trump will be gone in four years should he survive that long. Which I doubt.
A lot of his stuff is hot air anyway. He will do plenty of harm to others but a heck of a lot more to America in the long term.
Interesting theoretical question - if China, Russia and America divide up the world Gillray style (see attached below), would you prefer this country to become a State of the USA with the orange one or a satellite of the Russian Empire with that nice Mr Putin looking after your welfare?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Plumb-pudding_in_danger |
"The great globe itself, and all which it inherit, is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites." [Belch!] |  |
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:23 - Jan 21 with 1248 views | Churchman |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:16 - Jan 21 by NthQldITFC |
"The great globe itself, and all which it inherit, is too small to satisfy such insatiable appetites." [Belch!] |
Nothing has really changed in 218 years [Post edited 21 Jan 14:24]
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| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:24 - Jan 21 with 1249 views | ElderGrizzly |
| Trump....all you need to know. on 14:08 - Jan 21 by Churchman |
The difference is that Putin and his madmen are there indefinitely. Trump will be gone in four years should he survive that long. Which I doubt.
A lot of his stuff is hot air anyway. He will do plenty of harm to others but a heck of a lot more to America in the long term.
Interesting theoretical question - if China, Russia and America divide up the world Gillray style (see attached below), would you prefer this country to become a State of the USA with the orange one or a satellite of the Russian Empire with that nice Mr Putin looking after your welfare?
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Plumb-pudding_in_danger |
Trump may be gone, but their plans are clearly beyond that 4 years.
Vance is much more aligned to the rich-bros cartel now surrounding the White House. And then they'll pass it onto another member of the Trump family etc etc.
We've got to get through the next 4 years of course first. |  | | |
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