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Deejoda · 20/02/2017 14:34

Could Mattis be gay but still in the closet? That would mess with their tiny homophobic mindsGrin

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:35

The Independent ‏*@Independent* 4s4 seconds ago
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Former CIA operative says spies are 'plotting' to take down Trump ind.pn/2lm1Uex

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:35

Donald J. Trump ‏*@realDonaldTrump* 2m2 minutes ago
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HAPPY PRESIDENTS DAY - MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:36

Reuters Top News ‏*@Reuters* 31s32 seconds ago
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After OPEC cuts heavy oil, China teapot refiners pull U.S. supply to Asia reut.rs/2lyT3IF

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amispartacus · 20/02/2017 14:36

Do people ever feel like they're fighting fires? Constantly having to challenge the comments made by the alt right. Statements are constantly made and without evidence. But people believe.

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cozietoesie · 20/02/2017 14:37

Any developments on the 'Russian connections' by the way? Smile

AcrossthePond55 · 20/02/2017 14:38

I stand corrected on the drape then Lweji. I guess it's just that Obama looked so 'presidential' that the drape wasn't really noticeable. Plus it wasn't the same colour as his hair! Wink

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:39

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A lesson from 1800: When leaking is an act of patriotism by @profepps theatln.tc/2kQnAh3

cozietoesie · 20/02/2017 14:39

It didn't clash with his hair, Across! Grin

Lweji · 20/02/2017 14:41

Ah, I was going to mention the President's Day tweet. :)

I'm preparing for Carnival next week. Much better.

Still: complaints about the media first, Presidents' day an afterthought.

Anyway...

An analysis of the issue of asylum seekers in Sweden
www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/02/20/truth-sweden-immigration-strong-generous-country-struggling/

Yes, large numbers in a short time create a problem. But mostly because many other EU countries (and the US) aren't helping enough. And according to this report (Telegraph, not Guardian), for the asylum seekers themselves.

From what I read earlier, Sweden does have a problem with large numbers (well, 300) nationals joining ISIS, and with the almost half who've returned (regretful or moles?).

SenecaFalls · 20/02/2017 14:45

The draperies in the East Room have been gold throughout most of the history of the White House.

Lweji · 20/02/2017 14:47

Someone really doesn't like it when Trump complaints about the media:

Re: "When the media lies to people, I will never, ever let them get away with it.”

Mike P Williams ‏*@Mike*PWilliams 23 min
@realDonaldTrump FYI, exactly the same applies to you too, Fanta bollocks.

cozietoesie · 20/02/2017 14:48

I 'm rooting for Vermont Barn Red. Wink

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:49

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Mexico's economic minister warns President Trump: "Opening tariffs will be a big mistake" cnn.it/2m3WBR3

AcrossthePond55 · 20/02/2017 14:52

ami I'm sure the 'fake' media feel like they're fighting the Great Chicago Fire with squirt bottles every day. But it's 'disinform' and 'distract', isn't it? The strategy seems to be the combination of 'feed bullshit stories and attack the media to keep our 'fanbase' riled up' and 'keep the media busy disproving our bullshit stories so our real machinations don't get the headlines they should'.

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 14:54

George Takei ‏*@GeorgeTakei* 6s7 seconds ago
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Let's be clear: Trump thinks of Sweden as a country of white folks making the mistake of letting a bunch of non-whites in.

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amispartacus · 20/02/2017 14:58

I wonder how the Swedish government will react.

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helzapoppin2 · 20/02/2017 14:59

I'm a little obsessive, and very grateful that all this has taken my mind off Brexit! Or is that the plan?

SenecaFalls · 20/02/2017 15:02

I 'm rooting for Vermont Barn Red.

Like this, cozie? It was tried once. Smile

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cozietoesie · 20/02/2017 15:05

The walls, Seneca. (President Harry Prentice.) Grin

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 15:06

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Iraqi government forces resume their push towards western Mosul - the last major stronghold of IS militants in Iraq

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SenecaFalls · 20/02/2017 15:06

If anyone is interested in the history/decor of the White House through the years (it's a minor obsession of mine since my first visit there at the age of 16), this is a great resource.

www.whitehousemuseum.org/Floor1.htm

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 15:14

The Hill ‏*@thehill* 49s50 seconds ago
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Former Swedish PM: More murders in Florida where Trump spoke than in Sweden last year
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GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 15:16

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In Pruitt's first interview as EPA boss says he will "quickly withdraw" 2 landmark Obama Clean Air/Clean Water rules www.wsj.com/articles/scott-pruitts-back-to-basics-agenda-for-the-epa-1487375872 …

GingerIvy · 20/02/2017 15:17

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"The crime rate has not skyrocketed": Former US ambassador to Sweden disputes Trump's claims of refugee threat cnn.it/2m4oW9R

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