[Oldmanmatt]

Rather fell in love with the Falklands, though I think the lack of trees might grate eventually.
Spent a month living rough on Weddle island. Just stunning:




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[Oldmanmatt]

Back on topic and from idle dreams of surviving the coming apocalypse...

They love him in Europe, don't they?

Ummm...

Cover of Der Spiegel



And May must have felt positively cozy:

https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/03/francois-hollande-attacks-donald-trump-eu-summit


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[mrjonathanr]

Although it is blindingly obvious I have not it commented upon America First vs Britain First ..similar ideology...but different haircuts.

[Oldmanmatt]

I'm wondering if the Orange Fuckwit is enjoying his Presidency?
I expect he's unaware of the massive outpouring of love across the world though, unfortunately.

http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/us-radio-stations-hacked-to-play-yg-s-fuck-donald-trump-a7561156.html


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[fried]

https://www.bowlinggreenmassacrefund.com/

[Oldmanmatt]

And (possibly) military intimidation of the populace. Though my US military friends all seem to be anti-Trump, both retired and serving.
 I thought my acquaintances spanned the political spectrum as they include card carrying Reps and Dems, devout Christians, Atheists, Muslims and several Jews (British, Yank and Israeli), but only my mate Gav in Inverness seems pro-Trump and one UKB poster (though there it's (I think) an understandable stance on abortion, I don't agree but I understand).

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2017/02/03/a-special-warfare-unit-was-spotted-flying-a-trump-flag-in-public-now-the-navy-is-investigating/?utm_term=.4535d3ef86aa


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[mrjonathanr]

Interesting piece in the Grauniad about Trump's appeal. A bit free with the word 'elite' but worth reading.

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2017/feb/05/trump-not-fascist-champion-for-forgotten-millions

[Bubba]

Thought this was quite amusing: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/us-radio-stations-hacked-to-play-yg-s-fuck-donald-trump-a7561156.html

[Oldmanmatt]

I give you the Hoofing Wank-bucket Spangle Monkey of the century's latest piece of staggering wisdom and insight:

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/donald-trump-muslim-travel-ban-judge-blame-court-immigration-syria-terrorism-a7564316.html


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[fatneck]

Thought this was quite amusing: http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/us-radio-stations-hacked-to-play-yg-s-fuck-donald-trump-a7561156.html

Brilliant!!

[jfdm]

BRILLIANT!!!
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/06/donald-trump-should-not-be-allowed-to-speak-in-westminster-hall-says-speaker
At last backbone from the most unlikeliest of places John Bercow 

[jfdm]

BRILLIANT!!!
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2017/feb/06/donald-trump-should-not-be-allowed-to-speak-in-westminster-hall-says-speaker
At last backbone from the most unlikeliest of places John Bercow 

[jfdm]

You've got to laugh, taken from Guardian article,

The itinerary for Donald Trump’s visit has just been rewritten. Monday: arrive at Heathrow, economy class. Get taxi to Premier Inn in Euston. Spend afternoon shopping at Harrods. Have a not-sso-Happy Meal with Theresa May at McDonald’s. Tuesday: two hour guided tour of London, taking in views of Buckingham Palace and Houses of Parliament. Lunch with Nigel Farage and his French au pair at a pub in Chelsea. Watch them get pissed before taking them to see Brexit: the Musical. Wednesday: Stay indoors and tweet about BAD PEOPLE! TV dinner with Piers Morgan to watch repeats of The Apprentice USA. Thursday: Check waxwork likeness at Madame Tussauds. Go home.

[dave]

Not usually a Bercow guy but jeez, good speech.

[Teaboy]

Yep, he's cunted off both him and Theresa May because whilst she's cosied up to him he's called him a misogynist and racist on behalf of parliament. More of this please.

[tomtom]

<chortle>

http://www.thepoke.co.uk/2017/02/07/donaeld-the-unready-tweets-as-if-trump-is-a-mad-medieval-king/

[andy popp]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

[GraemeA]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

Do you mean the landing card or the ESTA form?

[bigtuboflard]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

Do you mean the landing card or the ESTA form?

Pretty sure it was on the ESTA, I filled one out for the first time only a month ago and remember it as an option.

I thought I was going to get refused entry too at JFK, had problems with my name generating a "DO NOT BOARD" message at both Manchester and Brussels airports for my flight there, and on arrival at immigration I got carted off to the holding room for further "processing". Can only assume there is another BTOL somewhere with a murky(ier) past...

[dave]

Can only assume there is another BTOL somewhere with a murky(ier) past...

Roy Hattersley?

[James Malloch]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

It's a pretty scary thought, there goes Privacy...

http://news.sky.com/story/us-considers-asking-visa-applicants-for-social-media-passwords-10759953

Mr Kelly told a hearing of the Homeland Security Committee: "We're looking at some enhanced or some additional screening.

"We may want to get on their social media, with passwords.

"It's very hard to truly vet these people in these countries, the seven countries. But if they come in, we want to say, what websites do they visit, and give us your passwords. So we can see what they do on the internet."

[andy popp]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

Do you mean the landing card or the ESTA form?

Pretty sure it was on the ESTA, I filled one out for the first time only a month ago and remember it as an option.

Yes, on the ESTA application form.

[bigtuboflard01]

Can only assume there is another BTOL somewhere with a murky(ier) past...

Roy Hattersley?

Thankfully I don't pass even a passing resemblance to him. Except maybe for the eyebrows.


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[bigtuboflard]

Can only assume there is another BTOL somewhere with a murky(ier) past...

Roy Hattersley?

Thankfully I don't pass even a passing resemblance to him. Except maybe for the eyebrows.


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[Sasquatch]

Have just seen that the US visa waiver application form now asks you to list your social media profiles. Optional ... for now.

It's a pretty scary thought, there goes Privacy...

http://news.sky.com/story/us-considers-asking-visa-applicants-for-social-media-passwords-10759953

Mr Kelly told a hearing of the Homeland Security Committee: "We're looking at some enhanced or some additional screening.

"We may want to get on their social media, with passwords.

"It's very hard to truly vet these people in these countries, the seven countries. But if they come in, we want to say, what websites do they visit, and give us your passwords. So we can see what they do on the internet."