Persona Don Grata

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In diplomacy, a persona non grata is a foreign person whose entering or remaining in a particular country is causing chaos.

Following a savage NATO summit starring Donald Trump, POTUS is meeting with UK Prime Minister Theresa May and Queen Elizabeth II today amid the backdrop of Trump's interview with The Sun newspaper.

After Trump blasted Prime Minister Theresa May during his published interview newspaper editors updated their front pages. “The ego has landed,” The Daily Mirror.

No Experience Required

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No Experience Necessary this position was made available without any prior work experience needed, Will they train him and a whole lot more? Brian Allen Benczkowski now serves as the Assistant Attorney General for DOJ Criminal Division.

US Justice Department officials have done it again. The Criminal Division is being led by a man who has never prosecuted a criminal case.

Justice Dept. Nominee Who Drew Scrutiny for Russian Bank Work Is Confirmed https://nyti.ms/2LcuFXv

GOP Strikes At Strzok

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Peter Paul Strzok II was the Chief of the Counterespionage Section who led the FBI's investigation into Hillary Clinton's use of a personal email server. Strzok rose to become the Deputy Assistant Director of the Counterintelligence Division, the second-highest position in that division. He also led the FBI's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States elections.

Man In The Meddle?

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Multiple demonstrations are reportedly planned to protest POTUS visit to the UK and bolstered with a huge balloon flying over London.

In the event these demonstrations turn violent, American Embassy officials in Britain are recommending expats keep a low profile. Trump's European tour includes a disastrous NATO Summit and ends with a special private meeting with Vladimir Putin in Finland. Now,

Best Meal Deals

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Is it a food lover's guide tot he World Series of foodies, the Superbowl for food, the meal Oscars, and The Olympics of fine dining?

World’s 50 Best Restaurants list first appeared just over 15 years ago by a bunch of writers who described themselves as youngish, stroppy food fans who were not members of the traditional culinary establishment by any stretch of the imagination.

Via Far & Wide https://www.farandwide.com/s/best-restaurants-world-94594d1be0bc491c

Calling All Rats

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Have you ever witnessed a vehicle idling, while spewing toxic fumes into the air that you are breathing? NYC is offering cold cash for all tipsters, or rats as they call them in some circles. Are the Big Apple streets paved with gold?

If you see a commercial vehicle idling for 3 minutes or for 1 in a school zone, turn them in and win.

The payout is 25 percent of the fines, which could be as low as $350 and high as $2K for repeat offenders.

Yes or No For Kavanaugh?

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How will Americans determine who sits in the hotter seat- President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh or Senate Democrats from conservative states?

The Supreme Court needs to be all about truth and justice for all, not for one or just a few. If most agree on this, then why go for Kavanaugh?

Why would Kavanaugh make the following statement without providing proof? "No president has ever consulted more widely or talked to more people from more backgrounds to seek input for a Supreme Court nomination."

Where Are The Babies?

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While teenagers are being rescued thousands of mikes from the US Mexico border in Thailand, the Trump administration ill served decision to separate children from their parents has yet to be resolved. Where are the thousands of babies? Are they suffering after being separated from their families for such a long time?

This question refers to POTUS Trump's policy of separating immigrant families at the border, which he later claimed was reversed when the parents entered the US illegally, even if they were seeking asylum.

Many Dictators Self-Destruct

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Will the entire global population ever experience Democracy for all? Democracy comes in many flavors and in most cases, increased democratization follows an authoritarian ruler's huge mistakes.

How does democracy evolve from the authoritarian rule? Many dictators self-destruct and they choose to surrender power. To prevent revolution, motivate citizens to fight wars, incentivize governments to provide public goods, outbid elite rivals, or limit factional violence. Their mistakes are often overconfidence and the illusion of total control.

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