The U.S. Navy challenged China’s vast claims to the South China Sea on Thursday, Navy officials revealed.
The U.S. Navy conducted the third freedom-of-navigation operation under President Donald Trump in the South China Sea on Thursday. The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John McCain (DDG-56) sailed within 12 nautical miles of Mischief Reef in the Spratly Island chain, according to Fox News.
A Navy P-8 reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft reportedly flew nearby.
Now these intermittent challenges to other countries by each other's military are fairly common, as demonstrated here in Alaska by Russian jets entering our air defense zone repeatedly over the last forty years or so.
Typically there is a little chest pounding, some diplomatic reminders of boundaries and sovereignty and everybody goes about their business.
But things are a little different right now.
For one thing we have an unhinged commander-in-chief who is not only comparing penis size with North Korea, but also bitching that China is not helping to keep them under control.
I am very disappointed in China. Our foolish past leaders have allowed them to make hundreds of billions of dollars a year in trade, yet...— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2017
You know, when you are trying to convince another country to aid you with a potentially dangerous adversary it does not seem to be in your best interests to troll them with your military....they do NOTHING for us with North Korea, just talk. We will no longer allow this to continue. China could easily solve this problem!— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) July 29, 2017
Apparently it is Donald Trump's goal during his stay in the White House to alienate every country he possibly can before leaving office.
Except for Russia of course, because THEY are Donald Trump's only true friend.
That is why they gifted him with an election victory.
CNN survey showed 74% of republicans are IN FAVOR OF WAR WITH NORTH KOREA.
ReplyDeleteWTF is wrong with these idiots?
"War is a racket." Smedley Butler
DeleteMuch $ to be made. Why else would Eric Prince want to privatize the war in Afghanistan?
The love of money being the root of all evil and all that.
GeorgiaPeach
Low intelligence and great ignorance. They can't spot a huckster. They don't realize the RW propaganda they think is the truth is anti-regulatory BS designed to get them to vote against their self interests and in the favor of the interests of wealthy and powerful oligarchs. They will die ignorant and stupid and angry while blaming folks who are not their enemies('libtards' and minorities). Trump loves these fools.
DeleteThere truly are many stupid people in this country, 5:09 PM. They won't realize it until it hits them full on where it hurts, and that's just a matter of time.
DeleteYou got it Georgia Peach.
DeleteLet them send their sons to ANOTHER war, fucking idiots
Delete@ 5:09, let me quote Alan Grayson, correctly interpreting the ReTHUGlican Health"care" plan.
DeleteYes, they will die ignorant and stupid, but they will also likely "die faster." An for the sake of the country - that's a likely a good thing.
I always liked Alan Grayson. Proud to have my senators Merkley and Wyden here in "liberal" Oregon. They actually DO seem to work for the offices they were elected to.
DeleteBoth Trump and Palin are jackasses.
ReplyDeleteIsn't that the truth. Haha.
DeleteRussian fighter jets were spotted over New York and Washington D.C. yesterday.
ReplyDeleteOf course they were.
DeleteProvide a credible link.
I read they also flew over Bedminister, New Jersey/ I will try and find the link. I have also heard this in the TV news. Maybe even on Fox.
DeleteHere you go.
Deletehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/news/checkpoint/wp/2017/08/09/russian-surveillance-plane-soars-over-the-pentagon-capitol-and-other-washington-sights/?utm_term=.8852c0d5dfcc
Not fighters, surveillance. Not better, just different.
GeorgiaPeach
Not fighters. Reconnaissance aircraft, with American observers on board, in accordance with the Open Skies Treaty. Look it up.
DeleteYep. Thhttp://www.daytondailynews.com/news/local-military/russia-spy-plane-flying-out-wright-patt/GxyxAF3Bqr3zbpqaUGeZBI/ey even landed at one of our bases .
DeleteIt was not a fighter jet. It was an unarmed reconnaissance jet on an approved (by treaty) flight just as we are allowed to fly over Russia.
DeleteWTF does $arah's opinion matter? All she does is sit on her imaginary throne and dictate her opinions, which are a dime a dozen.
ReplyDeleteI'm spending the rest of the night watching cute kitten videos on YouTube . . . I've had all the Trump-Plain-nukes I can stand for one day.
ReplyDeleteHere’s the Memo That Blew Up the NSC
ReplyDeletehttp://foreignpolicy.com/2017/08/10/heres-the-memo-that-blew-up-the-nsc/amp/
Has Sarah Palin abandoned her 'warrior body, drug addicted' son?
ReplyDeleteIsn't he at that place in Hatcheers, that gets funded by federal grants, and is a church oriented program?
DeleteEye roll. Like that will work. Taxpayer theft here.
What is Hatcheers?
DeleteHatchers.
DeleteI thought 'Drugged Warrior Body' bought a house and he was living off PTSD combat disability. Not that he was near combat. But aren't taxpayers buying him a house?
DeleteWhich girlfriend is licking his wounds now? How many babies are taxpayers supporting?
Former Russian Ambassador Michael McFaul was furious when he heard President Donald Trump celebrate Russian President Vladimir Putin’s expulsion of 755 embassy employees from the country.
ReplyDelete“I want to thank him because we’re trying to cut down our payroll and as far as I’m concerned I’m very thankful that he let go of a large number of people,” Trump told reporters during an impromptu press conference in Bedminster, New Jersey. “There’s no real reason for them to go back.”
McFaul, who served as the ambassador from 2011-2014 under former President Barack Obama also served as the former Special Assistant to the President at National Security Council. He knows first hand the strategic value of diplomats and staff living and working in Russia on behalf of the United States.
“Trump just applauded cuts of 755 in Russian embassy,” McFaul said Thursday. “Maybe he should look to trim his own staff? You realize Mr. President that the State Dept organizes US delegations to [the Global Entrepreneurship Summit] — those same people you just said were not needed in Russia.”
He went on to allege that the comment from Trump proves that the president doesn’t know anything about foreign diplomacy.
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/08/former-russian-ambassador-goes-on-epic-rant-after-trump-disses-americans-to-praise-putin/
“I want to thank him because we’re trying to cut down our payroll and as far as I’m concerned I’m very thankful that he let go of a large number of people” President Trump working in Bedminster, New Jersey.
DeleteQuestion, did Trump ask Putin to help him cut his budget by removing 755 from Russian embassy? We know for certain Trump has no clue about diplomates, embassy jobs are a waste of money to him.
Former Russian Ambassador goes on epic rant after Trump ‘disses Americans – to praise Putin’
http://www.rawstory.com/2017/08/former-russian-ambassador-goes-on-epic-rant-after-trump-disses-americans-to-praise-putin/ .
Intresting. So it was Putin that 'let them go', like fired them for Trump. I had no idea that even Trump thought Putin was in that position. He must be on the USA payroll for all the work he does for us.
DeleteDoes Trump know these are federal employees and will just be transferred to other positions? The payroll isn't going to be any smaller because of this.
Delete7:03 PM RIGHT. Don't tell tRump, facts cause him to have a bad day. Thank Vlad.
Delete7:03 PM
Delete"Does Trump know ..."
No. He doesn't. Insert any random topic at the ellipsis. He has led a sheltered existence. He is now POTUS. It's rather unnerving. Chardonnay, where art thou?
Nope, most of them ware local hire support staff - Russian nationals. It means we are wasting money, as high level diplomats will end up cleaning the toilets. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/russia-us-diplomats-expelled-cold-war_us_5980bb6be4b08e1430061efb
DeleteWho pays for the relocation and moving expenses for the US workers and families?
DeletePutin is making a political statement and doesn't care about the income Russia has when foreigners live there or the jobs of Russian staff.
Trump Brings Shame To America By Praising Putin’s Move To Kick U.S. Diplomats Out Of Russia
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How a network of little-known Twitter “rooms” helps die-hard fans amplify Trump’s message, attack CNN, and spread #MAGA to the world.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2017/08/09/twitter-trump-train-maga-echo-chamber-215470
YouTube Stars Who Met With Feds to 'Grow' Trump-Themed Business Were Paid by Trump Campaign
http://gizmodo.com/youtube-stars-who-met-with-feds-to-grow-trump-themed-bu-1797686932
Sean Hannity @DiamondandSilk had the Final Word and last night and they took on fake news #Hannity
https://twitter.com/seanhannity/status/890529365666168832
Former Governor of Alaska and GOP Vice Presidential Nominee. Tweets by Sarah Palin signed - SP
https://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA
They are messing with the wrong ladies. We've got your back Diamond And Silk.
https://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA/status/895725203493462016
Tiny simple Sarah is trying to get back in the news but the years roll by and the Grift Train has stalled. She will not be able to restart it. The silly child has mined out her base of those who are stupider than her and they have moved on to Trump. After Trump they will look for someone else (with an 'R' by their name) to take them to the cleaners. Without these dopes the republican oligarchy wouldn't exist.
ReplyDeleteIf Sarah hasn't had a breath of fresh air blown into her pitiful career in this day and age, it isn't ever going to happen. She's done.
DeleteShe said herself that she didn't need a title to do her dirty work. Trust me, she's in on all of this shit.
Delete829 you betcha. Her ogliarchs won't cover her add forever!
DeleteRachel Maddow Pinpoints The Stunning Reason Why Trump Is Pushing America Toward Nuclear War
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politicususa.com/2017/08/10/rachel-maddow-pinpoints-stunning-reason-trump-pushing-america-nuclear-war.html
Lady Lindsey Mc$hamer>
ReplyDeletehttp://www.politicususa.com/2017/08/10/lindsey-graham-defends-trumps-crazy-talk-north-korea-hyping-nuclear-war.html
BOMB GUAM!
ReplyDelete"“He has disrespected our country greatly,” Trump said. “He has said things that are horrific. And with me, he’s not getting away with it.”"
http://field-negro.blogspot.com/2017/08/america-we-have-problem.html
Rift between the president and his national security advisor McMaster.
ReplyDeletehttp://foreignpolicy.com/2017/08/10/heres-the-memo-that-blew-up-the-nsc/amp/
The memo at the heart of the latest blowup at the National Security Council paints a dark picture of media, academics, the “deep state,” and other enemies allegedly working to subvert U.S. President Donald Trump, according to a copy of the document obtained by Foreign Policy.
The seven-page document, which eventually landed on the president’s desk, precipitated a crisis that led to the departure of several high-level NSC officials tied to former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn. The author of the memo, Rich Higgins, who was in the strategic planning office at the NSC, was among those recently pushed out.
The full memo, dated May 2017, is titled “POTUS & Political Warfare.” It provides a sweeping, if at times conspiratorial, view of what it describes as a multi-pronged attack on the Trump White House.
Jewish groups spar over Trump National Security Advisor McMaster’s Israel record
Deletehttps://www.jta.org/2017/08/10/news-opinion/united-states/jewish-groups-spar-over-trump-national-security-adviser-mcmasters-israel-record
I just got back from China and, while I was visiting the most western cities, my impression is that if they fix that toilet paper problem (there isn't any), stop smoking and clean up the air they don't need to fire a shot at us. They'll just roll over us. I was visiting a few highly tech university research programs (think lasers, communications, manufacturing, etc). The US has 8-10 universities offering this specific program at a bachelors level. China has 200.
ReplyDeleteShe uses a 'Belmonts' picture as her avatar. LMFAO! What a clueless ninny. I have to admit though, that padding is more substantial than what is in her head. She is definitely the world's most prominent stupid person even at this point. It's her legacy.
ReplyDeleteNot enough yet?
ReplyDeletetinydjt>“North Korea better get their act together.”
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/donald-trump-north-korea-threat_us_598ca7fce4b08a2472731826?ncid=inblnkushpmg00000009
Raid On Manafort’s Home 'Rattled' Trump's Inner Circle: CNN Sources
ReplyDeletehttp://crooksandliars.com/2017/08/raid-manafort-s-home-rattled-trumps-inner
Don and Ivanka know they are protected and safe from a raid.
Don may not give a damn about the others.
Their 'rattle' might give him some discomfort but he has the daily propaganda docs to tell him all is well, he is loved and the greatest.
So weird, FBI raids his former campaign manager who was so vital to Russia. Right away Trump is thanking Vladimir Putin because he thinks Russia is saving him money.
Trump 'Impaired By a Seriously Sick Psyche': Former GOP Sen Calls on Dems to Oust Trump
EX-GOP SENATOR CALLS TRUMP 'SICK OF MIND' AND ASKS CONGRESS TO DUMP HIM
http://www.newsweek.com/ex-gop-senator-trump-sick-mind-congress-649004
"As a citizen, former U.S. senator, and twelve-year member of the Armed Services Committee, I urge you to act [at] once. Donald Trump should be relieved of the powers of the presidency at the earliest date,” open letter from the former New Hampshire lawmaker, Gordon J. Humphrey.
It's time people hear those like Humphrey and take action.
Just wondering . . .
ReplyDeletePutin is not a stupid man. He understands that the USofA -- with our immense political, economic and military power -- needs a sane person as President.
We know Russian interference swung the election to Trump.
Now . . . do you suppose Putin is sitting there thinking: "OMFG!!!! WTF HAVE I DONE!!"
Contrarily, "way to go, butt boy!"
DeleteWhen Putin decides it is time for him to go he'll git 'er done.
Deletehttps://timeline.com/russia-poison-assassination-political-4256eafcd76c
Kim Jong-un is happy being accepted and equal to Trump, he likes the nuclear games. Otherwise he would find a way to take care of Trump and friends.
https://i.ytimg.com/vi/9F-foxTmMic/maxresdefault.jpg
There must be many paid assassins that have been contacted. I wouldn't be surprised if there are Republicans that are looking at that option. You know they are not going to have him removed by legal means. Republicans can get to places like his golf clubs, Mar-a-Lago. They can use beautiful women.
If things go well, he wouldn't know what happened or he may think he has the flu if it doesn't go well.
Palin and constituents are trying to herald in the Rapture. God isn't working quick enough for them.
ReplyDeleteTrump is an old man with a long stream of words that could get us killed. Palin is biting at the bit about this cuz she will get to God faster. She thinks.
No one knows the day or the hour, but the dominionists never pulled their nose out of the Old Testament nor read The Sermon On The Mount. Jesus was a liberal.
DeleteAlso, all through this Trump fiasco, following the money. He is funded by Putin and company, and there is money to be had in war. Plus, the boys want to try out their weapons so they are probably egging on that egghead in the White House to start a war. Transparent.
ReplyDeleteDubya's approval numbers were so low and we got 9/11. I am so damned sick and tired of these mongering politicians! Men, women, and transgenders don't serve to play your stupid GAMES, assholes!
ReplyDeleteYou hear that, $arah and MOH?
GO FUCK YOURSELVES.
You are IDIOTS!
Wait until one of their precious offspring dies by a bullet. It WILL happen.
DeleteThen, there's this " Just ignore the shitgibbon flinging ever more feces (often at the mirror - doofus thinks it's a rival shitgibbon.) http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/trump-agency-directives-ignored_us_598b7888e4b0d793738c6a35
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS WHAT THEY WANT...
ReplyDeletehttp://www.cbsnews.com/news/poll-majority-of-gop-would-back-2020-election-delay-if-trump-proposed-it/
It's ironic that our humanity is being threatened by idiots with lots of words. That's why we need education. And common sense.
ReplyDeleteAnd less liberals. Without current liberals there'd be no hate or bullshit.
Delete9:45 PM - bwahahaha
DeleteYou keep believing that, dumbass.
FCC and FEC must seriously remove immediately from the satellites and airwaves the fake fraud f ing liars from the seven rump size hills of fox scientologist and brifarters. Time to get the no news maxed out loons out of business.
DeleteCurrent Republicans are the cancer in America's heart. We must surgically remove them, soak them in chemo and hope for the best. They have turned in to this evil cancer to America. It is causing harm to our citizens and friends around the world. Please remove and Cure the cancer from our country and bodies Mr Mueller and team. Justice and Healthcare for all.
DeleteTrump’s favorite tabloid takes aim at Manafort at a key moment (Manafort was guilty of “betraying … his country.”)
ReplyDeletehttp://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/trumps-favorite-tabloid-takes-aim-manafort-key-moment
Trump says he was surprised by FBI’s search of Manafort home
https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/trump-says-he-was-surprised-by-fbis-search-of-manafort-home/2017/08/10/52021aa0-7e2a-11e7-b2b1-aeba62854dfa_story.html
'A gross abuse': Trump's lawyer reportedly defended Paul Manafort in fiery email to reporter
http://www.businessinsider.com/trump-lawyer-manafort-raid-2017-8
Why is Trumps lawyer commenting on Manafort and raid? Manafort has a lawyer.
Manafort just switched to a law firm that specializes in financial crimes
https://www.cnbc.com/2017/08/10/manafort-switches-lawyers-in-russia-probe.html
Raid on Manafort home indicates ‘probable cause’ of criminality
Deletehttps://ctmirror.org/2017/08/10/blumenthal-raid-on-manafort-home-indicates-probable-cause-of-criminality/
Jeffrey Lord, you're fired!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.vox.com/2017/8/10/16128488/jeff-lord-cnn-nazis
https://www.rawstory.com/2017/08/trump-caught-liking-bizarre-tweet-about-trafficking-at-his-model-agency/
ReplyDeleteTrump Just Gave A STUNNING Response To Putin Kicking Out 755 Diplomats
ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/SarahPalinUSA/status/895830896527511553
The comments are in the UNBELIEVEABLE category.
Trump caught ‘liking’ bizarre tweet about rape, orgies and sex trafficking at his model agency. At 11:44 p.m. EST Thursday evening, Trump clicked the “heart” on a tweet from a user who calls themselves Alexander Hamilton. The tweet, accused the president of rape and conducting orgies using the models at his former agency, Trump Model Management. http://www.rawstory.com/2017/08/trump-caught-liking-bizarre-tweet-about-trafficking-at-his-model-agency/
ReplyDeleteThis is an unusual move for the president on social media https://twitter.com/Bencjacobs/status/895840816601726976
Also can you believe THIS?! RAPE....ORGIES....KOREA....TRUMP....WTF?! #Korea is a #DISTRACTION https://twitter.com/TrumpsAlert/status/895839705840754692
The Enquirer dogged John Edwards until they nabbed him. Mysteriously, the Enquirer dropped the Todd Palin scandal although it heated up and went on to sex trafficking. hmm.... No wonder Sarah is so loyal to Donald.
They have so much that binds them together, even with the fact Trump had to drop her and keep her at a distance in too far away Alaska.
Todd Palin, Sarah Palin's husband, in sex scandal with massage therapist Shailey Tripp: Enquirer
http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/todd-palin-sarah-palin-husband-sex-scandal-massage-therapist-shailey-tripp-enquirer-article-1.152373
Sarah Palin uses the blog that nobody visits to bring attention to sex trafficking. Wait, what?
http://theimmoralminority.blogspot.com/2017/05/sarah-palin-uses-blog-that-nobody.html
Since we're on topic of SP, does anyone know where this new house is that they're building? Not too long ago Bristol posted video of "mom & dad's new house". It's overlooking large body of water/ocean & Dakota posted "not a bad view from the backyard".
ReplyDeleteRussian ogliarchs mafia money. What goes up must come down. How's Steve and that drug running to Russia working out these says? Hm?
DeleteI wonder how that "golden child" sister of his is doing? Still telling that one's lies, stealing her money, and terrorizing her?
DeleteIf I were you all, I would not engage in activities as such. You might get burned.
But Sarah is an idiot, so...
Republicans are all for war as long as their little precious isn't fighting and they're not paying for it.
ReplyDeleteDoes Sarah still think North Korea are our friends and allies?