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This makes as much sense as any of his other takeover dreams
February 6, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This makes as much sense as any of his other takeover dreams
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Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the US wants to take over the Gaza Strip reut.rs/4aIuIXz
Saudi Arabia, in swift response to Trump, says no ties with Israel without Palestinian state
Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the U.S. wants to take over the Gaza Strip.
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February 5, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Saudi Arabia said it would not establish ties with Israel without the creation of a Palestinian state, contradicting President Donald Trump's claim that Riyadh was not demanding a Palestinian homeland when he said the US wants to take over the Gaza Strip reut.rs/4aIuIXz
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Through comments, I learned about other big myths Americans believe about foreign aid:
1/ it's risen past 1% in recent years, esp. due to Ukraine - false, max is about 0.5% in 2022 $80B
2/ it's used mostly *not* for humanitarian aid - nope
3/ It's mainly about military objectives - nope
1/ it's risen past 1% in recent years, esp. due to Ukraine - false, max is about 0.5% in 2022 $80B
2/ it's used mostly *not* for humanitarian aid - nope
3/ It's mainly about military objectives - nope
February 3, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Through comments, I learned about other big myths Americans believe about foreign aid:
1/ it's risen past 1% in recent years, esp. due to Ukraine - false, max is about 0.5% in 2022 $80B
2/ it's used mostly *not* for humanitarian aid - nope
3/ It's mainly about military objectives - nope
1/ it's risen past 1% in recent years, esp. due to Ukraine - false, max is about 0.5% in 2022 $80B
2/ it's used mostly *not* for humanitarian aid - nope
3/ It's mainly about military objectives - nope
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The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests against the threat of heightened trade tariffs, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said reut.rs/4hkpRyg
LIVE: Ursula von der Leyen speaks at EU ambassadors conference
YouTube video by Reuters
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February 4, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The European Union will be ready for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its own interests against the threat of heightened trade tariffs, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said reut.rs/4hkpRyg
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It is Black History Month and each day this month I am sharing stories from Canada's Black history.
Today it is the story of Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada!
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Today it is the story of Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada!
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February 3, 2025 at 7:11 PM
It is Black History Month and each day this month I am sharing stories from Canada's Black history.
Today it is the story of Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada!
🧵1/11
Today it is the story of Mary Ann Shadd, the first Black woman publisher in North America and the first female publisher in Canada!
🧵1/11
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The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.
February 3, 2025 at 6:17 AM
The DEI caused the plane crash narrative is a distraction. The tariffs are a distraction. Whatever insane nonsense Trump spews that the media will chase like cats chasing a laser light is a distraction. The only story that counts right now is the wholesale hijacking of control of the US government.
February 3, 2025 at 3:12 AM
This is accurate #fafo #canadastrong
February 3, 2025 at 2:22 AM
This is accurate #fafo #canadastrong