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Of all the reasons to stumble into wars, copyediting is the worst.
https://twitter.com/joshtpm/status/883758120182460416The Republic of China is Taiwan.
https://twitter.com/mattyglesias/status/883757531184730112
7 Arrested After Banner Unfurled From Trump Tower in Chicago
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“Seven people were arrested after climbing Trump Tower in Chicago and unfurling a "Resist" banner Friday afternoon, police said.
Charges were pending against five women and two men whose ages were not immediately known, according to Chicago police. Police said possible charges were damage to property and trespassing. Environmnetal NGO Greenpeace, who claimed responsibility for the stunt, says that only four of its activists hung the sign.
”This action demonstrates that we will not accept the threats that the Trump administration poses to people here and around the world," he said. "Ignoring the science of climate change and removing us from the Paris Climate Agreement is just another indication that the billionaires who have hijacked our democracy are putting the short term profit of corporations over people and the planet."
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Person-Scales-Trump-Tower-in-Chicago-Unfurls-Banner-433169573.html?cid=sm_npd_ms_tw_lw
Putin to Trump: "these are the ones hurting you?
Putin, clearly prepared for the meeting, gestures to journalists and says "these are the ones hurting you?"
https://twitter.com/yashar/status/883374741066854401
If I close my eyes and wish really hard, maybe hell go away.
https://twitter.com/missmayn/status/883440106597621765
Republicans are buying stocks to profit from their plan to kill 100s of 1000s of poor Americans
https://theintercept.com/2017/07/06/republican-lawmakers-buy-health-insurance-stocks-as-repeal-effort-moves-forward/
The stonyfaced Russian president made it clear who was the heavyweight figure on the world stage
Upper hand: Putin and Trump's body language shows who's the boss
The stonyfaced Russian president made it clear who was the heavyweight figure on the world stage
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The Donald is uncomfortable with lengthy silences and started filling the void with words. Any words. “We’ve had some very … uh … very good talks,” he began. “We’re going to have a talk now and obviously that will continue.” Putin looked down, trying not to smirk. They both had Russian-to-English translators but the Americans had clearly forgotten to bring an English-to-English translator.
“We look forward to a lot of positive things happening for Russia and for the United States and for everyone concerned,” Trump continued. “I’m delighted and it’s an honour to meet you, Mr President.”
Sensing he might already be out of his depth, Trump remembered the first rule of diplomacy his advisers had told him just that morning. If things feel tricky, do another handshake. You can’t go wrong with a handshake. The American president stuck out a hand, which Putin accepted. This time the Donald kept his other hand by his side. Round one to Putin.
Now it was the Russian president’s turn to reply. He stared at the floor, his voice seldom rising above a mumble. Trump’s eyes darted from side to side, unsure of where to fix his gaze. He wasn’t used to having to concentrate for more than 140 characters at a time. And even that was often a struggle.
Video & More:
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/jul/07/upper-hand-trump-and-putins-body-language-shows-whos-the-boss
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