Trumps and the American delegation will be in England, on a world stage, with impeachment swirling on the homefront. Dems and US Press Corps will do their best to discredit our leader. Expect it, as the sun will rise in the east. The Trumps take it all in stride, goofing with each other.
Robert Lighthizer, USTR dropped a MOAB on France, completing their investigation with perfect timing to recommend up to 100% tariffs on anything French. Similar action is expected for Austria, Italy, and Turkey, who are also targeting USA companies. Yes, the “digital tax” is also being considered in Great Britain and Canada (It’s so easy to shake down USA companies). Again, we have another example of the expropriation of American wealth. Please consider, the recommendation comes AFTER the 7 Billion dollar ruling for America, against France, in the WTO for subsidies to AirBus, harming Boeing.
The U.S. government on Monday said it may slap punitive duties of up to 100% on $2.4 billion in imports from France of Champagne, handbags, cheese and other products, after concluding that France’s new digital services tax would harm U.S. tech companies.
The U.S. Trade Representative’s office said its “Section 301” investigation found that the French tax was “inconsistent with prevailing principles of international tax policy, and is unusually burdensome for affected U.S. companies,” including Alphabet Inc’s Google <GOOGL.O>, Facebook Inc <FB.O>, Apple Inc <AAPL.O> and Amazon.com Inc <AMZN.O>.
https://news.yahoo.com/u-vows-100-tariffs-2-230931230.html
Meanwhile, the uber graceful Lady in Red, with the most beautiful feet in the world and a megawatt smile, has landed in London. She’s our FLOTUS, Melania. Expect a fashion roll out extraordinaire! Because Melania speaks so many languages, she becomes a secret weapon for President Trump when it comes to events with many world leaders. With that smile, Melania could STOP London fog. Wow.
Schedule for Day One is loaded with activity:
♦4:10am ET / 9:10am Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in a 1:1 meeting with the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg, London, United Kingdom
♦4:30am ET / 9:30am Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in a working breakfast with the Secretary-General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Jens Stoltenberg, London, United Kingdom
♦6:00am ET / 11:00am Local – THE PRESIDENT departs Winfield House en route to the InterContinental London Park Lane, London, United Kingdom
♦6:15am ET / 11:15am Local – THE PRESIDENT arrives at the InterContinental London Park Lane, London, United Kingdom
♦6:30am ET / 11:30am Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in a roundtable with supporters, London, United Kingdom
♦7:05am ET / 12:05pm Local – THE PRESIDENT departs the InterContinental London Park Lane en route to Winfield House, London, United Kingdom
♦7:20am ET / 12:20pm Local – THE PRESIDENT arrives at Winfield House, London, United Kingdom
♦9:00am ET / 2:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in a private ‘restricted’ bilateral meeting with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, London, United Kingdom
♦9:20am ET / 2:20pm Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with the President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron, London, United Kingdom
♦10:30am ET / 3:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, London, United Kingdom
♦11:55am ET / 4:55pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Winfield House en route to Clarence House, London, United Kingdom
♦12:10pm ET / 5:10pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Clarence House, London, United Kingdom
♦12:15pm ET / 5:15pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY have tea with H.R.H. The Prince of Wales and H.R.H. The Duchess of Cornwall, London, United Kingdom
♦12:50pm ET / 5:50pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Clarence House en route to Buckingham Palace, London, United Kingdom
♦1:00pm ET / 6:00pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Reception hosted by Her Majesty The Queen, London, United Kingdom
♦2:35pm ET / 7:35pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart Buckingham Palace en route to No. 10 Downing Street,
London, United Kingdom
♦2:40pm ET / 7:40pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at No. 10 Downing Street, London, United Kingdom
♦2:45pm ET / 7:45pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY attend a North Atlantic Treaty Organization Leaders’ Reception hosted by the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Boris Johnson, London, United Kingdom
♦4:05pm ET / 9:05pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY depart No. 10 Downing Street en route to Winfield House, London, United Kingdom
♦4:30pm ET / 9:30pm Local – THE PRESIDENT and THE FIRST LADY arrive at Winfield House, London, United Kingdom
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Including the background info from yesterday for those who missed it. We’ll call it a bonus segment. If you’ve already seen it, please breeze by.
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As financial contributions to NATO have been a subject for many years, let’s take a look at the 2.5 billion dollar budget. Not a much as we thought. “NATO Allies have agreed the civil and military budgets for 2019. At a meeting of the North Atlantic Council on Tuesday (18 December 2018), Allies agreed a civil budget of €250.5 million and a military budget of €1.395 billion for 2019.” https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_161633.htm
What is the purpose of the North-American TransAtlantic Organization? It used to be the group were allied to defend Western Europe against Russia. Yet today, France wants to buy ships from Russian military and form a closer alliance with Moscow. Germany has been working on Nordstrom pipeline, to supplying 60% German citizens with LNG from Russia. Obviously, Western Europe does not perceive Russia as a threat.
Newly declassified documents paint a CLEAR picture of the promise from George Herbert Walker Bush and his admin, to Gorbachev of Russia around the time of the of the Berlin Wall. The promise made was that NATO would NOT expand past the East German Border, “not one single inch”. In effect, if the Soviet Union was to disband, there was no further purpose to NATO. Yet, various interests in the USA and Europe were reluctant to give up the fiiefdom of NATO. In fact, over the last 30yrs, NATO has expanded to include 13 former Soviet Bloc Nations, and advance all the way up to the Russian border. https://nationalinterest.org/blog/the-buzz/newly-declassified-documents-gorbachev-told-nato-wouldnt-23629 RT points to the 30 documents as proof of a broken promise. https://www.rt.com/news/413029-nato-gorbachev-expansion-promises/
Here’s the link to the actual documents, fascinating read. https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/russia-programs/2017-12-12/nato-expansion-what-gorbachev-heard-western-leaders-early
Of course, IF the USA and NATO broke their promise to Russia, it would still be fresh in the mind of Putin, who was stationed in East Germany 1985-1990. AND it would explain his objections, nervousness, as NATO absorbed more and more countries, placed Patriot missiles in Poland, and probably why Putin would object to our involvement in Ukraine.
Again, we come back to Ukraine. Funny, eh?
Yet, this particular NATO Summit is fraught with high stakes drama from all sides.
December 12th is the “Snap Poll/Election” for Boris Johnson/Brexit/MPs in the UK and the most unpredictable in a generation and a true showdown. It’s the first time Brits have gone to the polls for a December election since 1923. Try these links for more background to get “the feel” of drama for Brexit (or check on our own Churchmouse who has many excellent posts on the subject). Tories have been thrown out of the party. Decoupling from the EU is main driving point of the election. Will they leave or remain? https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/oct/29/uk-general-election-confirmed-for-12-december-after-brexit-stalemate https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/breaking-general-election-held-december-20752583
A NATO Summit the week before the election gives Boris Johnson a chance to take the stage as a world leader. Look for President Trump to try to help him as much as possible.
Added to the drama is our squirrelly ally Macron of France. He gave an interview to the Economist in November and his comments were “scary” as to the future of NATO’s alliance. He doubted if the USA would show up for a conflict in Europe and said NATO is experiencing “brain death”. https://www.economist.com/europe/2019/11/08/allies-aghast-at-emmanuel-macrons-dismissal-of-nato The Allies were “aghast”, as The Economist points out, they were sure it would be Trump who would make the incendiary remarks. (Sigh).
The Polish Prime Minister, Mateusz Morawiecki, fired back at Macron in an article for The Financial Times, picked up by Reuters, here: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-nato-idUSKBN1XL13B
Interesting little tidbits fall from the article:
French President Emmanuel Macron’s critical remarks about NATO were “dangerous”, Poland’s Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said in an interview published on Sunday evening by the Financial Times.
Macron told The Economist last week that NATO was experiencing “brain death”, citing a lack of coordination and U.S. unpredictability under President Donald Trump. (Got that? Macron waffles on NATO – but blames Trump)
“I think President Macron’s doubts about (NATO’s commitment to mutual defense) can make other allies wonder if perhaps it is France that has concerns about sticking to it. I hope that we can still count on France fulfilling its obligations,” Morawiecki was quoted as saying. (Morawiecki puts the blame back where it belongs)
“France is spending below 2 per cent of GDP (on defense) . . . I think it’s worth asking why certain aspects of NATO do not look as we wish. And it’s not for the lack of U.S. commitment to the alliance, but rather the lack of reciprocity on the part of some European allies,” he said. (Ouch, that one hurt, but Morawiecki is correct)
France has traditionally had an ambivalent role in NATO, taking no part in its strategic military planning from 1966 to 2009 despite being a founding member. Still Macron’s comments – a month before NATO’s Dec. 4 summit in London – were unexpected.
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-poland-nato-idUSKBN1XL13B
Wait……… What do you mean France takes no part in strategic military planning and hasn’t since the mid-60’s? So, France contributes less than 2%, complains about it, and has absolutely no idea how their country is defended? Did France just become the 14yr old teenager, consuming more than they contribute?
In 2017, France looked to expand their relationship with Moscow and Beijing. https://www.wsj.com/articles/france-looks-to-deepen-trade-ties-with-russia-and-china-1514808000
In 2018, Macron was still looking to cozy up to Moscow, despite tension in Syria. https://www.latimes.com/world/europe/la-fg-france-russia-talks-20180209-story.html
Again in 2019. https://punchng.com/putin-at-chirac-service-as-france-seeks-closer-ties-with-russia/
With friends like France, who needs enemies? Of course, everything is relative and media cannot be trusted. Many times leaders use hot rhetoric to their domestic audience which does not play well on a foreign stage.
But then……. there’s Merkel of Germany. Merkel lambasted Macron for his comments on NATO, https://www.dw.com/en/angela-merkel-condemns-macrons-drastic-words-on-nato/a-51154583
Take a look at Germany’s Defense Minister, Ursula von der Leyen ……. the petite blond to the right of Merkel, and Kramp-Karrenbauer, known as “Mini-Merkel” the brunette to the left of Merkel….. thought to be Merkel’s successor…. a “coronation in waiting”. The woman on the far right, wearing red, is German Politician Julia Kloeckner.
Germany has pledged to bump defense spending to 2%……. but by the year 2031. They hope to get to 1.5% by the year 2014. No kidding, they’re waiting until 2031. According to Kramp-Karrenbauer “A country of our size, with our economic and technological power, our geostrategic position and global interests, cannot just stand on the sidelines and watch,” she said.
The Bundeswehr should be deployed proactively abroad, the defense minister said. She has pledged to bump defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2031, which could make Germany the third largest defense spender in the world.
https://www.dw.com/en/germany-must-play-active-military-role-says-defense-minister/a-51145869
In other words, Germany wants a seat at the table but for the USA to pick up the tab. President Trump believes this is unfair to the USA taxpayers….. but apparently President Trump is a brut for asking his allies to pay for their meal.
Merkel has problems with her health, the videos of her shaking violently are still fresh on the minds of others. She also has problems with allowing free speech in Germany, her most recent contentious policy stance. Merkel is on the way out. It will be interesting to see if her “replacement” accompanies Merkel and is introduced to new leaders. Watch the makeup of the German delegation.
According to AP, the USA will pay less for NATO in 2019 and Germany will pay more. The U.S. spends more on defense than all other 28 allies combined. Macron refuses to increase France’s portion, citing the death of 13 French soldiers.
Macron said France won’t increase its contributions for NATO’s in-house budget and referred to the 13 French soldiers killed in a helicopter collision as they were fighting Islamic State group-linked extremists in Mali.
“If anyone wants to see what they call cost sharing, they can dome to the ceremony that France is organizing on Monday,” he said. “They will see the price.”
https://apnews.com/d70fb6c8ede14d578246f95b0b27ac1f
As Eastern EU nations are still fearful of Russia, western EU nations look to strengthen ties with Russia. Eastern nations strongly object to the dangers of nation security which come with more immigration from the Middle East, while Germany/France/Belgium and Spain embrace more and more migration. Trade/IP theft/National Security and surveillance from China and problems with radical Islam present new problems.
Whatever happens this week in England will surely make headlines.
I suspect our VSG relishes these damn things as venues for EXTRA WINNING.
Oh yea. President Trump IS the master in pressers, in every setting.
Sets the narrative based on facts and reasonable analysis.
LMAOOOOO
Omg this is hilarious.
President Trump turned the press UPSIDE DOWN right out of the gate.
OMG, they’re having a heart attack.
Here’s what happened.
A month ago, Macron gave an interview to The Economist (detailed above and yesterday) where he called NATO “Brain Dead”.
So, a reporter asked Trump about it.
Imagine this scene — NOW we have Trump defending NATO, as he always has, making NATO Stronger with massive uptick in contributions, only because of the extra effort of President Trump…….. which kills the media narrative. Trump continues on, trashing Macron and French economy, yellow vests, etc.
THEN, in the course of answering the question, Trump said, paraphrasing, “I think NATO is terrific and comments from Macron “brain dead” are damaging and insulting to member nations and the guy who runs NATO, ….. which is Jens…….. sitting next to President Trump.
Trump turns to Jens and said, “I don’t know, Jens, what do you think?”
Jens agrees with Trump.
And then ———- comes the question of French tariffs
HUGE central issue of conversations at NATO this time. Well done, Lighthizer.
MEGA WIN.
Trump explained, paraphrasing, “Hey, I’m not in love with our tech companies but they are out companies. If anyone is going to take advantage of our tech, it’s America, sure as hell, it won’t be France.”
Tariffs…yes, there are decent American bries. I just have to find them.
They need to get it fixed before we get tariffs on anything Italian.
Where are we going to find good American Parmesan?
Good question. And olive oil, too. Sorry, but anything less than Colavita is crap. I know the product degrades with age, but at least they got upset when they were accused of doctoring it, AND they put “born on” dates on the packaging. It’s expensive, but worth it.
Tillamook in Oregon…terrific brie!
I’ll have to find out if we can get it in the interior. Thanks.
DP…I do not know if they ship… I have bought it t their retail outlet in Tillamook…surely they distribute.
Might try calling their retail outlet re distribution?
Actually, the plan is to go to one of the wine and cheese stores in the next muni over and request they special order it. They love doing that sort of thing, and discovering new products.
ozzy, sounds good!
I suspect very difficult to find but if they are smart they will ramp up the production and run with the new opportunity. I do like Tillamook cheese, but if you ever have the opportunity to try the cheese curds from Bandon, Oregon…yum!
My favorite French Brie is St. Angel…very mild and creamy. Highly recommend before it doubles in price! Think I’d better pick up a few before the holidays.
You might look at https://marinfrenchcheese.com (aka Rouge et Noir) who are located in Petaluma, CA, not far from the coast. They’ve won a number of awards, and do have an online store at https://shop.marinfrenchcheese.com
And they’re on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-marin-french-cheese-co-petaluma
They’ve changed hands a couple of times since I last visited (in the 1990s) but both their cheese and their facility are excellent.
(Ironically, the current owners are French, so you can double-dip on sticking it to Macaroon 🙂 Let them eat Quiche…).
Hmmm. Must have mistyped my handle (need more covfefe, I suspect).
You might look at https://marinfrenchcheese.com (aka Rouge et Noir) who are located in Petaluma, CA, not far from the coast. They’ve won a number of awards, and do have an online store at https://shop.marinfrenchcheese.com
And they’re on Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-marin-french-cheese-co-petaluma
They’ve changed hands a couple of times since I last visited (in the 1990s) but both their cheese and their facility are excellent.
(Ironically, the current owners are French, so you can double-dip on sticking it to Macaroon 🙂 Let them eat Quiche…).
Umm…I make a mean quiche.
Our beloved FLOTUS adds grace and beauty to every occasion.
Yes, cth, she does. How stupid is our own media/fashion industry that they have not taken advantage of the fact that they have the most completely marketable FLOTUS in history since Jackie Kennedy? (way better than Jackie, even) Talk about cutting off your own nose to spite your face – STOOPID!
I wish the fashion industry would emulate her look more. It would make life a lot easier for a number of us.
Trump: “I have a great relationship with E-man-u-el. Sometimes he says things which he shouldn’t say. And I think sometimes he does things which are counterproductive to his country’ interests”
Oh, bwhahahah! Our President just kills me….
Answered questions about Impeachment, slamming Dems.
Do nothing Dems
Does it cast a cloud, if so then blame the Dems, a great disservice to our country.
Questions about Turkey
This has turned into one heck of a presser.
President Trump is LARGE AND IN CHARGE – he’s running the show.
Trump answering questions about National Health Service in England.
The election on Dec 12th, opponents of Boris Johnson claim Trump wants to take over the NHS in England
What the hell would we do with it??????
No idea how this got started but it’s a buzz in England.
Trump smashes it down.
Trump: I have nothing to do with it and never thought about it
I don’t know where that rumor started
If you handed it to us on a silver platter, we want nothing to do with it.
Back to impeachment
Ukraine
The Dems have gone nuts. They’re crazy.
Investigation in search of a crime.
Now they want censure because they don’ know what to do.
Why censure, I’ve done nothing wrong.
References Ukraine Zelensky who backed him up yesterday.
Back to Turkey
another question – Is Turkey dependable and when are you going to sanction them
Trump: paraphrasing – you all yelled and screamed when we took action in Turkey and now, we look good.
I don’t want to police a border in perpetuity.
Jens is talking finally, forgot he was there “Unite and protect each other” is his message.
Back to Trump talking about killing Al Baghdadi
We kept the oil – smart. We can do with the oil what we want.
Turkey was nice.
BIG DEALLLLLLLLLLLLL —- on the Russian SAMS
Obama would not sell the Turks the Patriot missiles. Turkey tried to buy them, OBama said no.
Turkey was shut off, so they went to Russia.
Again, as we have been saying, Obama screwed up the deal
Turkey bought billions in planes from us and then Obama blocked the Patriots.
Back to impeachment
Repubs united, Dems hurting America.
95% approval
Impeachment is going nowhere, they’re wasting their time. Harmful to our country.
Only people who are critical are the people who have not read the transcript.
We’re going on 30 minutes for this presser
OMG, President Trump is sucking up ALL the oxygen in the UK right now.
Amazing.
NO ONE ELSE will get a headline.
Talking about Pompeo running for Senate in Kansas.
Trump: If we thought we were going to lose that seat, I might have to sit down and talk to Mike about it and see how he felt
Cuz Mike would walk away with it
But Mike loves what he’s doing now.
Trump on China
We’re doing well, they want to make a deal
I think
“we’ll surprise everybody”
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Jens answering questions about something, camera still focuses on Trump
Hilarious
Even the cameraman is focused on Trump.
Speaks volumes.
Trump talking about updating NATO
Inferring after 70yrs it needed updating and he is updating it.
Says it nicely.
NATO is flexible. Covering hot spots.
No so flexible, I would not be so happy.
Jens is doing a good job
Compliments
Yes, I will go to Germany
Now talking about DPRK and NOrth Korea.
OMG ———– everything is on the table.
#1 problem for OBama.
We have peace now
Good relationship
We’ll see what happens.
First agreement said he will denuclearize.
In the meantime, we’re working on burden sharing with South Korea.
They’re paying 500 million more.
We’re negotiating for them to pay more. We pay a lot of money to protect them.
Did you know about the extra 500 million they are paying?
Reporter = no, could you tell us more about it?
Layup for President Trump.
South Korea defense costs us a great deal, we pay billions.
“Burden Sharing” is the phrase of the day.
South Korea is a rich country.
Now onto Saudi Arabia – they’re paying more too.
No one ever asked these countries to pay up, I did.
Obama didn’t ask.
Bush didn’t ask.
I am.
In some cases, we have countries who don’t have the money, they’re poor, or something dramatic is going on, and that’s a different issue.
can’t wait to see how the press or the Dems turn that—POTUS ADMITS he’s extorting countries–protection for cash!
PF – Hahahah – right on cue. Those morons are So predictable.
The schedule is completely BLOWN now.
He’s killing it on this presser.
Now talking about IRAN – thousands of people killed in Iran right now.
(NOTE – stats say over 200, so expect the press to defend Iran)
Reporter asked about the numbers specifically and what President knows.
He says he doesn’t really want to say right now.
Good reporters should get in there and find out what is going on
They shut down the internet so no one knows what is going on.
SPeaks to the UK issue about American diplomat who killed the young Brit.
Trump has spoken to them, work something out.
Back to China.
China has been ripping off the USA for years because of lack of leadership.
We’re doing well with China right now,
flick of a pen………..
Jeremy Corbyn
Trump – I know nothing about him.
Excellent response from PDJT!!
I think NATO can speak with Russia
an have a very good relationship with Russia
Jens speaking up again.
Russia is not the threat in modern times. The leaders all know it.
Pure media spin.
Talking about the violation of IMF Treaty
Russia BAD according to Jens.
Jens wants credible deterrence.
Have to include CHINAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
waves his arms.
Back to Trump.
Russia wants to make a deal on arms control.
We may bring in China later or we may bring them in now.
but it is in the works.
Trump
I don’t know Prince Andrew, it’s a very tough story……….
Anybody else?
No, shuts down the presser.
Walks away talking about “a lot of money”
Daughn – thank you for the presser rundown – where were you watching all this? You are the best!
I was………. just kind of happened that way.
Wasn’t expecting a Trump Rally at 3:15AM but darn it – it sure as heck happened!!!!!!!!
It was incredible.
OMG, I’m exhausted from that presser.
The reporters never expected to get all of that.
It will drive the news all day long.
Initial reaction, Trump made a headline on explanation of Turkey who wanted Patriots but Obama would not sell, so they bought the Russian system.
Excuse me….?
How is it a breaking news story if I’ve known about it, lil ole me, in Mississippi, for over a year?
Dumb pundits.
Thank you MQ, appreciate your hard work to keep us informed! 😘😘
Now we see Potus on offence ….and it’s awesome. Like a lion waking up , shaking off some flys and then taking down a buffalo….for lunch
Headline:
“Trump: Nobody need NATO more than France”
Well, he’s right. France’s military might was expended during the Crusades. Seriously, St. Louis IX, King of France was a TERRIBLE Crusader.
Don’t forget Napoleon and the loss of the grande armie in the disastrous attempt on Russia. Ot did you know that that fool hitler started his campaign to take Russia on the same date that Napoleon started his withdrawal? Now THAT is hubris
#NATOSummit and #NATOLondon are trending on twitter.
President Trump just annihilated the international press corps.
Amazing.
Daughn – this is what happens when you have a person who is unafraid as our President. We are blessed.
Read elsewhere…
“Finally have a President with balls and a First Lady without.” 😆.
Meanwhile back home….strong statements!
Macron is a weak leader.
Like the UK – he has surrendered to the Islamists.
James Carafano, VP of Foreign Policy at Heritage comes on FOX and is asked about Trump’s presser.
“That’s the most fun I’ve had 3 hours before breakfast, ever”
Headline: The pundits are parsing now.
“I think it might be better to wait until after the election” (about Trump)
Carafano responds – he’s just playing with them.
Every leader expects his to get elected.
So much for Mockingbird 4:00am talking points.
Trump just ate them along with his tea and crumpets.
LOL!
Arrival at Winfield House
NHS lorry in the video — oh, the irony!
Brits upset about blocked streets
Heh heh
“… honest citizens…”
Does he not care about dishonest citizens ?
Just struck my funny bone! The outrage is always enhanced by the use of a virtuous adjective.
Extinction Rebellion™, brought to you by the Crooked Establishment™.
“Revolt in this way, s’il vous plaît.”
Our President is killing it first thing in the morning!
https://twitter.com/eyesonq/status/1201804340626907136?s=21
From the article linked above:
Donald Trump kicks off NATO meetings in London by unloading on Emanuel Macron for his ‘brain dead’ comment on alliance – then says France is having a ‘rough’ year and brandishes tax on wine
Trump spoke at his first meeting during NATO’s 70th year
He touted nations boosting military spending
Attacked France’s Macron for saying NATO was acting ‘brain dead’
‘It’s very disrespectful’
Said France was having a ‘rough year,’ brought up yellow vest protests, and invoked U.S. tariffs
Also brought up Turkey’s slap-back at Macron
He spoke for more than 50 minutes alongside Secretary General Stoltenberg
Also blasted France for its digital services tax
‘I’m not going to let people take advantage of American companies. Because if anybody’s going to take advantage of American companies, it’s going to be us’.
Hope that last sentence is a hint of a crackdown on social media silencing conservatives and hiding truth.
Bet it burned up PDJT when Facebook removed hundreds of Trump 2020 campaign ads!
It appears, at least on this one, that the orange filter is in place. Everything looks more orange-y yellow, not just Trump.
Bulgaria is right up there with the US – why and how can they afford it?
GA – and Greece at 2.3?? I thought they were bankrupt?
2.3% of Nothing is still Nothing 🙂
3.3% of Nothing is still Nothing 🙂
Good point! :8->
These are the countries that , historically, have suffered from Russian and/or Islamic aggression. They take defence seriously
EXCELLENT summary, Miss Daughn!
Just what we need to understand the surface and sub-surface events of the NATO Summit.
THANKS, Daughn! Reading aloud your commentary at breakfast this morning was an EXCELLENT start to the day!
Looks as though the TRUMP duo is putting in about a 12 hour day…I’m in awe.
thanks Daughn!! I love your threads–easy to understand and follow and filled with stuff I never knew!
That presser sounds like it was the Boss taking charge–as usual!
I really hope Macron gets put in his place.
Trump squished him like a grape
which he is then gonna levy tariffs on!!
LOL…saw what you did there! 🍇🍇🍷🥂
I loved that summary. So much fun to read.
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Maybe just a little too much information.
https://twitter.com/EyesOnQ/status/1201822643739078656
Way too much. Don’t care if it was public source info. Should not be published.
Macaroni seems to be very worried in this presser, still trying to tell POTUS what to do. POTUS looks pissed.
Trump looks to Macron, “You want some nice ISIS fighters?” pause “You can have as many as you want”
Macron rambles on about defeating ISIS.
Trump comes back,
looks to the press
“That’s why He’s (pointing to Macron) such a good politician…….. he’s good at giving non-answers.
Bwwwaahhahaaaaa
Take a look at the height of Macrn’s chair———– it’s higher than Trump’s
he’s such a little squirt
It was the high chair or the booster seat
Big doings!
Macron is mad at Turkey, blaming Turkey for buying Russian system
Obama screwed it up
Yet, Macron points out they could have bought a Euro system which could have worked and was NATO compliant.
Another press briefing – first thing this morning!
They’re talking to the press so much, how are they getting any work done?
It’s awesome as all get out.
I’m lovin’ it.
Wait until tonight!!!!!!!!!
PDJT has a heavy schedule of meetings today:
https://www.conservativedailynews.com/2019/12/president-donald-trumps-schedule-for-tuesday-december-3-2019/
We can get along with Russia
Macron wants to get along with Russia
Trump points out Russian people might like it too….. quickly points out threats come from all over
Pundits
Macron versus Trump
On ISIS – they disagree
On trade – they disagree
On NATO – they might agree, eventually
Watch today———
Now that Trump defends NATO, which he always did but was adjusting the payments and focus of NATO to include terror and NAT SEC on surveillance from China, and Macron is questioning NATO………….
watch the press/Dems turn to attack NATO, because Macrom is
Wow that was a poorly worded comment
😂
Sorry about that one, typing too fast.
Couple of shots of Bacardi 151 and it’ll be just fine 8)
Hmmm. 😎
I’ve already had a couple shots of 151 and I thought that daughn’s post read just fine!
HeHeh, Reporter asks POTUS if he’s talked to Macron about taking back ISIS fighters, he says no, not yet, then he turns to Macron and asks “Would you like some ISIS fighters?”
I’ve never seen anything like it.
All out before the cameras.
Poor lil Macron, he didn’t know what to do.
Precursor to Presidential debates in 2020 😊
He could bend a little so we Americans can have decent brie.
DP by Camembert taste better 🙂 Trader Joe has it and it is cheaper.
I’m a brie girl. I prefer to shop in grocery stores locally owned as well. They provide A LOT of food for hunger relief in these parts.
An Australian Brie won best in world in French show a couple of years back. Jindi cheese Co. Don’t know if you can get it . Not a huge company
Come, now! It is your patriotic duty to substitute Cheez Whiz on Ritz crackers! Or those little cubes.
Not to mention on Philly cheese steak sandwiches. 😎
No – don’t like them at all “wit” that whiz all over it.
Cheese “product” rightly sends shivers, even with us rubes!!! 😉
But…but….but…
The inherent alliteration of Pasteurized Processed Cheese Product (almost like Hertford, Hereford, and Hampshire, from Professor Dr. Henry Higgins 🙂 ) is without rival in the “better living through chemicals” world.
It is, in short, The Cheese That Would Not Die… (Zombie Cheddar 🙂 )…
However, without that gluelike, gelatinous consistency, Movie Theatre Nachos would cease to exist; as no other substance can bind tortilla chips (yet another chemical wasteland) and Jalapeno slices with such unparalleled efficacy…
LOL!
Hey, I’m not saying “the product” doesn’t have its place. BUUUUUUT…….. LOL.
I’ve called it “slimy cheese” for decades. {{{shudders}}}
I can make the little cubes. One of our local chains has really good cheese. All you do is get a one pound block and cut it. On Sundays, though, we upgrade a little.
Trump is hammering the CRAP out of China right now.
And the Dow responds by dropping 400+ points, traitors!
Multinationals – tells you everything we need to know about Wall Street influence.
MAY IT DROP 4000 POINTS, your globalist monsters, until the FEAR OF GOD’S WRATH tells you that THIS WILL BE YOUR FATE IF YOU PERSIST.
If it dropped 4000 points… IT WOULD STILL BE AHEAD OF OBAMAS STOCK MARKET BY ABOUT 6000 POINTS (at its PEAK)!!!
Zackly!!! 😀
That REALITY would be a TEACHING MOMENT!
“TEACHING”, yes; but not necessarily “TEACHABLE” to ALL!
Amen. In fact, not likely teachable to most.
But who knows? Our VSG always exceeds expectations!
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/trump-unloads-very-nasty-macron-insists-france-not-doing-well-economically-all
“I think that’s very insulting…”
He asked Trudeau what his number was on defense and Trudeau didn’t know/didn’t answer
Trudeau said we talk about a 70% increase.
Ahhhhh yes, the ability to lie with statistics.
There’s lies, damn lies and statistics.
HaHa, POTUS did not let that slide. He follows up with “And where are you at right now?” Justin hems, haws, and someone in the audience (Probably a POTUS team member w/actuals 😉) says 1.3, 1.4. Then Justin repeats 1.4, gotta agree with that highest extra .01% to make himself look better doncha know?
Now, he’s hammering the Dems, just awful they are.
He’s making sense as well.
POTUS clarified the Iran comment. He thought they were asking if we were supporting the protesters “financially”, in which the answer is no. We DO However, support them in their quest for freedom and riddance of the Mullahs.
Good, there was some confusion.
I was thinking he heard “Iraq” not “Iran”.
Thank you for clearing it up.
We’ve LITERALLY had THREE Trump rallies and it’s barely 10:00am here.
OMG, he’s hitting grand slam after grand slam today.
Daughn – tremendous serendipity to have you ‘discover’ the live presser and have time to post about it. You are SO TALENTED at the play-by-play 👏👏👏
Every time I hear Sec. Ross or Trade Guru Lighthizer talk about discovering violations of Section 301, I think “damn; what I wouldn’t give to be working on one of their teams.”
If I’d specialized in forensic accounting instead of plain old accting/finance, think what you and I could have teamed up to do as Lighthizer secret weapons … or even tracking down all of #Where’sHunter ‘s ill-gotten funds 🤓 Where’s that emoji with a green eye shade 😊
You are so right, Alison, I would give just about anything to be in the room with a guy like Lighthizer and watch him work his magic. God’s work. America first. Noble cause. Stirs the blood. GOGGOGOGOOOOoooooo
Forensic accounting was my thing. I could find patterns so easily. It is not hard, just takes time and attention. And the numbers never lie. The money HAS to go SOMEWHERE.
“Adam Schiff is a deranged human being”
Pelosi knew he was lying, told Stephanopolous it was true, she was lying. These people are deranged.
Every time they lie to the US people there should be consequences for them. They lie outside of the house. Why can they deceive and if we the people do it we get locked up. Lying doing harm is not free speech. Truth is free speech no matter how rude.
are you sure about the human part?
schiff could be a clone… could be cyborg… could be robot…
Sock puppet
Boy, this, along with my cup of tea, really woke me up this morning!
“this” meaning all of the excellent reporting. TY Daughn!
I told ya so………..
It’s been awesome today!
He has the press on the floor. What an incredible man.
Three pressers and we’re not done yet.
This guy is with the WaPost and he’s tired.
That’s what VSG looks like……………….
But, I saw the photos of POTUS/FLOTUS going from the tea to Buckingham Place, and he looked as tired as I’ve ever seen him…also very sober.
The burden is incredible.
I don’t think we can even begin to imagine…
He was in Afghanistan on Thanksgiving… Rally before that… and he has to always be on alert for harm to him and/or his family. It would wear out most people, I’m sure… and juggling all the balls in the air wrt economy, trade agreements… No, I can’t even list, much less live the concerns he must have. He must be surrounded by Angels.
🦋🦋🦋🤸♂️🤸♂️🤸♂️🦋🦋🦋
🎊🎊🎉🎉🎊🎊🎉🎉 So long; farewell; auf viederzein; adieu.
Best part is she & her sister ran the campaign out of $$ so she’s not got a slush fund for personal use.
Honestly, every time I saw her, I thought she was intoxicated.
So ……back to sucking dicks to get ahead
Hey, Ozzy. — a girl’s got to make a living, after all.
She’d better make hay while the sun is still shining . She’s getting a bit long in the tooth to pull the big $. Next she’ll be on a street corner fighting out territory with a crack whore
Lol, you beat me to that type of post.
I was probably going to write something less graphic, but probably also less accurate, to keep it a bit more family friendly… 😜
I don’t do polite
America is DONE with OBAMAS – even the IN A SKIRT variety.
Done with hil de beast… but no one’s told her… (replay of the false reports to her on internal polls in 2016)
and she’s supposed to be so smart…
She’s desperate. The whole swamp is desperate. Worldwide. They all in adult nappies and it’s not just wee now
exactly Ozzy…
Cory Booker, another token, is next.
@ScottAdamsSays: “Kamala Harris quit today and she still has the same chance of being president as the rest of the Democratic field.”
POTUS and FLOTUS, who’s absolutely gorgeous in bright yellow, have arrived at Buckingham Palace For reception after having tea w/ Prince Charles at Clarence House. All the events are way behind schedule. Is that cuz POTUS had 3 separate hour long pressers and dominated the World today??😂
Who said it best, Macron or Trudeau …
“He Broke Me”
LOLOL!!! They’re running neck and neck, but I think Blackface is still leading Macaroni.
Fashion alert!!!!!!!!!
Melania at Buckingham Palace in yellow coat, reverse to fuschia.
Hot pink heels
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7752119/Kate-Middleton-departs-Buckingham-Palace-help-Queen-Boris-Johnson-host.html
OMG Those Shoes !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve admired other pairs she’s worn, but I am salivating over these 🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉
Fantabulous FLOTUS!!! Adore fuchsia!!! 😍😍😍
okay… having a brain-free day, can’t remember how to allow ads with Opera… I go to Daily Mail but CAN’T see because I can’t allow them to show ads…
can someone show photos here ?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7752119/Kate-Middleton-departs-Buckingham-Palace-help-Queen-Boris-Johnson-host.html#v-6136377517265799519
(((Nor’easter))) Thank you so much
Potus looks quite smashing also !
You’re too kind Nor’easter… Ty
Thanks, PR!
(anything for you-YOU DA BEST!)
😉
aawww… thank you…
😉
POTUS must be so very proud of her… he has all of Europe quaking in their boots… what a fantastic morning he had with the press… VSG
I am so proud TO HAVE THEM REPRESENTING US!!!
YES!
Wow.
FLOTUS.
Wow.
Can’t open this from the Mail…anyone with ability to post photo or two?
Teagan,
^^^^^ Scroll up! ^^^^^
(Just posted pics above)
😉
Thanks…not disappointed at all! Hmmmm…will have to remember that color combination! LOL
YW!
😉
Oh my gosh, that yellow cape is a Rolls-Royce. If I could still wear heels, I’d find a way to copy the cape, and never take it off. The shoes, I might be able to mortgage my house to buy them just to look at.
Our fabulous first couple has left the Palace, heading for #10.
Lil Justin never got to say a word… a mumble or two…
Run eyebrows run!
Trudeau just picked his friggin nose and rolled the booger between his thumb and forefinger and then used both hands to dispose of it.
Reading all of this makes me think of this:
where’s the photo of the EU leaders leaning over POTUS seated, like da Boss he is ? I should have saved !
Oh that’s a good one. Or “Angela you’ve got to pay Angela.”
Go ahead, make my meme!
Ohh Georgia !
Thank you so much !!!!
Thanks, Daughn, for another excellent NATO post!
You covered everything we needed to know. Sky News covered the same, but you did it better:
https://news.sky.com/story/trump-and-nato-17-things-the-president-discussed-before-the-summit-11877101?dcmp=snt-sf-twitter
Video of the Trumps arriving at 10 Downing Street:
NATO group photo. The Queen looks as if she’s really hemmed in. Jens and Boris should have moved over:
This story has a bit about the protesters at the Palace:
https://news.sky.com/story/live-protesters-gather-as-nato-leaders-meet-at-buckingham-palace-11877285
The queen is a midget! Or it’s the osteoporosis
NO WONDER President Trump blasted Schiff today!!!
Democrats are costing our country BILLION$$$$$!!!!!
https://twitter.com/WarRoom2020/status/1202025355315306496
An amount equal to the budget for the Dept of Education, including every single student loan granted this year.
Bwahahahah
Nice analysis of the recent London Bridge stabbings by Miles Mathis:
http://mileswmathis.com/ponce.pdf
Imma thinking( and no I haven’t been drinking) die hard 1. Hans Gruber “ if you commit the crime of the century they will never stop looking for you UNLESS THEY THINK YOU ARE DEAD”
Emphasis mine.
Are they shifting identities and wealth?
Yes two died there on the bridge but how easy to substitute ids.
Ties in to wyatts latest thread about the bloodlines that rule the world.
Crap! It’s disappeared!
Remember, PDJT had a soft spot for Princess Diana….
I really, really don’t give a shiz about what Macron, Merkel or even Boris has to say. They are nothing but tools for the Cabal. I do care about a few of the others like in Poland. Between NATO and the UN we have been throwing our tax dollars and debt dollars away for major corporations to get rich at We the People’s expense. Sick of it and want it to end.
Tomorrow should be good. POTUS is gonna have lunch with ONLY the leaders who are paying their 2% dues. Pretty wicked (In a good way) of him! 😜 He’s rejecting and hopefully calling out those who don’t. Did y’all catch Blackface and Macaroni talking smack behind his back while Boris watched?? I Bet POTUS heard about it. If he honors precedent, we may get an Epic wrap up presser in the afternoon. 👀 on POTUS tomorrow. SCREW the DC Circus!!! 🤩🤩
https://twitter.com/RichardVeii/status/1202015634365636609?s=20