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« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2017, 09:30:56 AM »
Again, YOU introduced race into the equation - my riposte was to belittle your racist one ..

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« Reply #26 on: February 05, 2017, 11:27:35 AM »
Merkel welcomes May's ambition for a strong Europe

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German chancellor Angela Merkel has welcomed Theresa May's remarks that Britain wants to see a strong Europe - even as it prepares to quit the EU.
The prime minister told EU leaders she wanted to build a "strong partnership" with the EU and pledged the UK would be a "good friend and ally" post-Brexit.
But Mrs May was forced to defend her decision to seek a close relationship with US President Donald Trump.
EU leaders have voiced concern over his perceived hostility towards the union.
Mrs May used a summit of EU Nato leaders in the Maltese capital of Valletta to build alliances ahead of Brexit and to brief her counterparts about her recent visit to the White House to meet Mr Trump.
She pledged a further £30m to help with the EU migrant crisis, with the UK providing medical care, temporary shelter and legal support to 60,000 refugees in Greece, Egypt and across the Balkans, while helping to reunite up to 22,000 people with their families.

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« Reply #27 on: February 05, 2017, 12:00:03 PM »
race ...  racist

BTW isn't your new profile signature [shown below] racist? Maybe you should remove...it

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The truth about how Moby wants 'Muslim' women to dress in the UK :)

 
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« Reply #28 on: February 05, 2017, 12:04:20 PM »
BTW isn't your new profile signature [shown below] racist? Maybe you should remove...it

:))  Touché

Possibly so ... but it isn't aimed at you !

I'll leave it there a little while longer  - as you'd never guess - we have a poster or two amongst us who think my having followers of the Prophet as mates and going to their nations for hols (e.g. Turkey) means I want all ladies to wear black Hijabs ;))

 

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« Reply #29 on: February 05, 2017, 12:24:32 PM »
"Muslim" isn't a race.
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« Reply #30 on: February 05, 2017, 12:29:52 PM »
"Muslim" isn't a race.


a fair bit of conditioning's been going down ...
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« Reply #31 on: February 05, 2017, 01:24:27 PM »
Many Europeans think it important to welcome Trump.   This is the welcome message from the Netherlands.  To facilitate understanding, the Dutch wrote their welcome using Trump's own words.   




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« Reply #32 on: February 05, 2017, 01:31:47 PM »
Not to be outdone by the Netherlands, Germany also produced a video for why it is second.   

             

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« Reply #33 on: February 05, 2017, 01:37:35 PM »
In fact, there may be a message from each European nation expressing why they are second.  This is a compilation: 


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« Reply #34 on: February 05, 2017, 02:02:38 PM »
Brilliant, Gator ! :)


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« Reply #35 on: February 05, 2017, 03:46:32 PM »
"Muslim" isn't a race.

And technically 'Mexican' isn't a race but when there is an objection to their illegal entry into the USA they call it 'Racism' 8)
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« Reply #36 on: February 05, 2017, 04:30:50 PM »
 Netanyahu’s visit comes amid tensions between UK and EU over Israel EU leaders are concerned that Theresa May could soften UK’s opposition to settlements as she seeks closer ties with Donald Trump
 Benjamin Netanyahu to push Theresa May on backing stance on Iran

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A call by the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, for tougher action against Iran and in defence of his West Bank settlement programme during a visit to Downing Street on Monday is likely to highlight the growing tensions between a British foreign policy orientated to Washington and Theresa May’s need to retain good relations with the European Union before Brexit.
European leaders at their Malta summit on Friday voiced fears that Trump is content to see the break-up of the EU and are wary that May, in search of post-Brexit allies, will be tempted to side with Trump and Netanyahu either by softening UK opposition to the settlements or even by calling for the Iranian nuclear deal signed in July 2015 to be revisited.

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« Reply #37 on: February 05, 2017, 06:01:58 PM »
Ah,

'evidence' that so called 'Brexit' didn't mean Independence for the  UK ... 'We' need to suck up to the USA, now ? ;)

Isn't it time  Naughty Netty was in the nick for corruption ?

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« Reply #38 on: February 05, 2017, 06:58:47 PM »
 Tess's Tory Tizz ......

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Theresa May is unlikely to concede to any demand to change the terms of parliament’s vote on the final Brexit deal despite facing a possible Conservative revolt over the issue.
A government source told the Guardian that calls for British MPs to be given a vote on the deal before it goes to the European parliament, and to be handed a say if no agreement is hammered out, were not practical.
The prime minister was keen to accommodate Tory demands but suggested that this move would “hamstring” the government in negotiations with the EU27, the source said.
They also argued it could plunge the government into “perpetual Brexit purgatory” if deals were repeatedly rejected.
The comments came in response to the suggestion that up to a dozen Conservative MPs are considering lining up with opposition parties, including Labour, on the issue this week.


 PM 'unlikely to change terms' of parliament vote on final Brexit deal      Theresa May believes allowing a vote on deal before it is presented to MEPs could ‘hamstring’ government, source says
http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/05/theresa-may-unlikely-change-terms-parliament-vote-final-brexit-deal

   
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« Reply #39 on: February 06, 2017, 02:12:52 AM »
ER, tfcrew

we already discussed the UK Supreme Court case and established you didn't 'get' it ..

There was no need to confirm your status hasn't changed... 

May is now trying to get her Bill through Parliament - without amendments ..   

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« Reply #40 on: February 06, 2017, 05:25:14 AM »
                       Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Celebrates 65 Years 5:24     LONDON — Princess Elizabeth was never meant to become queen, let alone the longest-serving monarch in the storied history of British royalty.
 Her father, in fact, was never meant to become king.
 But on Monday, after nearly a lifetime of service to country and crown, Elizabeth II will commemorate her 65th anniversary as queen. She will become the only British monarch ever to celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee.
 It is a role that most Britons — whether royalist or republican — would agree that she has fulfilled with caution, dignity and an unending sense of duty.
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« Reply #41 on: February 06, 2017, 06:14:23 AM »
Well now, tfcrew


What a positive  article:)






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« Reply #42 on: February 07, 2017, 11:55:29 AM »
                       Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Celebrates 65 Years 5:24     LONDON — Princess Elizabeth was never meant to become queen, let alone the longest-serving monarch in the storied history of British royalty.
 Her father, in fact, was never meant to become king.
 But on Monday, after nearly a lifetime of service to country and crown, Elizabeth II will commemorate her 65th anniversary as queen. She will become the only British monarch ever to celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee.
 It is a role that most Britons — whether royalist or republican — would agree that she has fulfilled with caution, dignity and an unending sense of duty.

I hope she will 'retire' soon and give Charlie a chance before he dies.
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« Reply #43 on: February 07, 2017, 12:12:22 PM »
give Charlie a chance

A chance to what?
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« Reply #44 on: February 08, 2017, 09:14:10 AM »
Shine... ?

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« Reply #45 on: February 08, 2017, 11:41:34 AM »


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Allegations surrounding embattled French right-wing presidential candidate, Francois Fillon continue to roll in. Following the bogus-jobs-scandal dubbed ‘Penelope-gate’, the satirical newspaper Le Canard Enchainé has reported that Fillon’s wife, Penelope, was given a further 45,000 EUR, in severance pay on top of around 850,000 EUR in salary for a job she may never have done.Their headline reads “Yet more proof that Fillon can encaisse“ a word meaning both ‘cash in’ and ‘endure hardship’.

Meanwhile, Nicolas Sarkozy, the man who was President of France while M. Fillon was Prime Minister has a financial scandal of his own to answer for. A judge has ordered him to stand trial amid allegations that his party illegally falsified accounts to hide around 18 million EUR earmarked for his failed 2012 bid for re-election.


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« Reply #46 on: February 20, 2017, 12:26:09 PM »
Donald Trump told he won’t escape the ‘biggest protest in British history’ by moving his state visit
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Local politicians in Birmingham have pledged to greet any trip by the President with mass protests
Donald Trump’s state visit will be greeted by the biggest anti-racism protest in British history no matter where in the country the Government moves it to, campaigners have said.
Local politicians and activists in Birmingham reacted with anger to suggestions that the trip could be relocated to their city – and pledged to flood the streets with protesters to greet the “hateful” President.
The idea of moving the protest to avoid demonstrations in London has reportedly been suggested to the White House, with a rally at the National Exhibition Centre apparently on the cards.

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« Reply #47 on: February 20, 2017, 01:19:11 PM »
Once a freeloader, always a freeloader. After all that Euro bravado we constantly hear, these guys can't/won't even pay their silly NATO bills.

Watching this morning's press briefings in Brussels, a reporter even dared to ask what will the US plan to do if deadbeat, freeloading nations decided to continue to not meet their commitment to the alliance? Seem rather stupid to me how these socialists nations keep  bragging about how wonderful their systems are despite skipping through their basic obligations they AGREED TO.

This was never a negotiation. This was an agreement by committee.

As broke as Greece had been, they are at least decent enough to meet their alliance obligation. As do Poland. Countries like Germany or France are simply freeloading losers all these years. France, the bigger slacker of all. (BTW, France shouldn't even be in the UNSC, since they technically didn't win WW II. If anything, that seat belongs to Australia or Canada).

Germany is looking at $ 67.2 billion/yr, while France is at $ 48.4 billion/yr. How far behind they are in their total obligations may actually be bigger than their annual share.

Abolish the UN and scrap NATO. Let these guys on their own and let them start cannibalizing each other again.

http://money.cnn.com/2016/04/15/news/nato-spending-countries/
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« Reply #48 on: February 20, 2017, 01:31:53 PM »
Once a freeloader, always a freeloader. After all that Euro bravado we constantly hear, these guys can't/won't even pay their silly NATO bills.

Is the USA up to date ?  I only ask as they are on 'stop credit' with the UN ..

Watching this morning's press briefings in Brussels, a reporter even dared to ask what will the US plan to do if deadbeat, freeloading nations decided to continue to not meet their commitment to the alliance? Seem rather stupid to me how these socialists nations keep  bragging about how wonderful their systems are despite skipping through their basic obligations they AGREED TO.

This was never a negotiation. This was an agreement by committee.

As broke as Greece had been, they are at least decent enough to meet their alliance obligation. As do Poland. Countries like Germany or France are simply freeloading losers all these years. France, the bigger slacker of all. (BTW, France shouldn't even be in the UNSC, since they technically didn't win WW II).

Germany is looking at $ 67.2 billion/yr, while France is at $ 48.4 billion/yr. How far behind they are in their total obligations may actually be bigger than their annual share.

Abolish the UN and scrap NATO. Let these guys on their own and let them start cannibalizing each other again.

Ah, we're back to 'insular mode', again ?

BTW Germany, socialist ? Merkel's party is certainly not socialist ..

Greece spends someone else money to pay for it's NATO bill and it's reasoning is protection from another NATO member - Turkey  ( Not sure why either of 'em have so many bases in Cyprus ...)


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« Reply #49 on: February 20, 2017, 01:40:09 PM »
Is the USA up to date ?  I only ask as they are on 'stop credit' with the UN ..

Speaking of insular..Obama unleashed payment of 9 billion dollars to the UN without Congressional approval before he left office. To which, some monies were withheld before the entire pot was handed out.

Abolish the UN!!

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Ah, we're back to 'insular mode', again ?

Nope. We're very well aware of Euro not paying their bills despite their bragging how wonderful their system is.

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BTW Germany, socialist ? Merkel's party is certainly not socialist ..

Very 'socialist' to me. A 'defaulting' socialist at that.

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Greece spends someone else money to pay for it's NATO bill and it's reasoning is protection from another NATO member - Turkey  ( Not sure why either of 'em have so many bases in Cyprus ...)

There you go...as Margaret Thatcher once said (pp)..."the only problem with socialism is when you run out of other people's money,."
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