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Monthly Archives: February 2017
Continuing Making Friends
Kathryns’ Report, an aviation web site, reported today that Emirates says flight was delayed after Delta Airlines refused them a spare part. As Faux News says, “We report, you decide.” DUBAI, Feb 9 Emirates has accused Delta Air Lines of … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, Economics, Politics
1 Comment
More Unintended Consequences
Andy Pasztor reported February 9, 2017 in The Wall Street Journal: that in the wake of Mr. Trump’s executive order putting all new and pending regulations on hold for 60 days, the Federal Aviation Administration’s normally low-profile, routine safety directives … Continue reading
Posted in Aviation, Breaking News, Government
3 Comments
16,800 infidel vintages will perish for Lord Dampnut’s place in Hysterical pooch-screwing
By ann summers “…Trump, appears open to the clash-of-civilizations idea…” Steve Bannon, who has ascended in just months from relative obscurity to become one of President Trump’s most influential advisors, has said that Islam is “the most radical” religion in the … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, 9-11, American History, Egypt, Government, Government Propaganda, History, Immigrants, Immigration, Iran, Iraq, Media, Neoconservatives, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Saudi Arabia, Society, Syria, Terrorism, Terrorists, Uncategorized, United States, US Military, War, War on "Terror"
Tagged Conspiracy Theories, Politics
7 Comments
ON THIS DAY: February 9, 2017
February 9th is Bagel Day Pizza Day Safer Internet Day Toothache Day Read in the Bathtub Day ___________________________________________________________ MORE! Natsume Sōseki, Brendan Behan and Alice Walker, click
Posted in History, Holidays, On This Day
Tagged Alice Walker, Amy Lowell, Anthony Hope, Brendan Behan, Mrs. Patrick Campbell, Natsume Sōseki, Satchel Paige
2 Comments
Ivanka’s Loser Dad, Lord Dampnut, will fail at most trade negotiations
By ann summers Not exactly “self-improving global culturalism” because nativist claptrap… and stealing migrant underpants Retweet and tell your friends to join the resistance. pic.twitter.com/m1qZG0Wceh â Rogue POTUS Staff (@RoguePOTUSStaff) February 8, 2017 GREEDO ALWAYS DRAWS FIRST because Lord … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, Economic Policy, Economics, European Union, History, Immigrants, Immigration, inequality, Media, Political Science, Politics, Propaganda, Racism, Society, Terrorism, Uncategorized, United Kingdom, United States, War on "Terror", World History
Tagged Brexit, Donald Trump, economy, Foreign Policy, international, Ivanka, Media, Politics, regulation, tariffs, trade, TTP
5 Comments
ON THIS DAY: February 8, 2017
February 8th is Boy Scout Day * Kite Flying Day Molasses Bar Day Potato Lover’s Day ___________________________________________________________ MORE! Daniel Bernoulli, Kate Chopin and Cardinal Mindszenty, click
Posted in History, Holidays, On This Day
Tagged Cardinal Mindszenty, Daniel Bernoulli, John Grisham, John Ruskin, Jules Verne, Kate Chopin, Martha Griffiths
2 Comments
Soon … Lord Dampnut will be “…ensuring that Iran ‘crosses over the line’ “
By ann summers “Trump’s ban is, accordingly, a gift to them. It gives them (Iranian hardliners) an enemy once more. They can call Rouhani out as naive and point to America’s perfidiousness. Détente, they can crow, is a mistake. Indeed, … Continue reading
ON THIS DAY: February 7, 2017
February 7th is Ballet Day * Math e Day Fettuccine Alfredo Day Periodic Table Day * Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day ___________________________________________________________ MORE! John Deere, Laura Ingalls Wilder and Eubie Blake, click
Posted in History, Holidays, On This Day
Tagged Charles Dickens, Dennis Conner, Edward II, Eubie Blake, John Deere, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Sinclair Lewis
7 Comments
Are you “Ready to die” for Lord Dampnut’s place in hysteria
By ann summers In an age of snow-machines, would you die for a “walrus leading a dog sled team” Floating around the office today. pic.twitter.com/Koe40zYGoH â Rogue POTUS Staff (@RoguePOTUSStaff) February 6, 2017 Everyone has quickly realized that it’s … Continue reading
Posted in 2016 Election, alternative facts, Celebrity, Fascism, Fascists/Corporatists, Government Propaganda, Immigration, Media, Political Science, Politics, Presidential Elections, Propaganda, Terrorism, War on "Terror"
Tagged Conspiracy Theories, Donald Trump, Journalism, Media, Politics, White House
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ON THIS DAY: February 6, 2017
February 6th is Canadian Maple Syrup Day Chopsticks Day UN World Interfaith Harmony Week * Zero Tolerance to Female Genital Mutilation Day * ___________________________________________________________ MORE! Christopher Marlowe, Mary Leakey and Bob Marley, click
Posted in History, Holidays, On This Day
Tagged Aaron Burr, Bob Marley, Christopher Marlowe, Elizabeth II, Henry Irving, Mary Leakey, Tarja Halonen
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