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President Trump called out "globalists" in his administration for being soft on China

Joshua Caplan
Gateway Pundit
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:20 UTC
President Trump Gary Cohn
Axios reports:
"China is laughing at us," Trump added. "Laughing."

Kelly responded: "Yes sir, I understand, you want tariffs."

Gary Cohn, who opposes tariffs and the protectionist trade measures pushed by the Bannonites, had his shoulders slumped and was clearly appalled by the situation.

Staff secretary Rob Porter, who is a key mediator in such meetings, said to the president: "Sir, do you not want to sign this?" He was referring to Trump's memo prodding Lighthizer to investigate China - which may lead to tariffs against Beijing.

Trump replied: "No, I'll sign it, but it's not what I've asked for the last six months." He turned to Kelly: "So, John, I want you to know, this is my view. I want tariffs. And I want someone to bring me some tariffs."

Kelly replied: "Yes sir, understood sir, I have it."

At one point in the meeting, Navarro pulled out a foam board chart. Trump didn't pay attention to it, saying "I don't even know what I'm looking at here."

Trump made sure the meeting ended with no confusion as to what he wanted.

"John, let me tell you why they didn't bring me any tariffs," he said. "I know there are some people in the room right now that are upset. I know there are some globalists in the room right now. And they don't want them, John, they don't want the tariffs. But I'm telling you, I want tariffs."
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Red Flag

Dem mayors aren't enforcing 'anti-mask' laws, makes antifa violence more likely

Vincent James
The Red Elephant
Fri, 25 Aug 2017 14:52 UTC
Antifa protesters
A Youtuber who uses the name 'Tree of Logic' has a solution to stop Antifa violence. She says that most of the violence occurs because Antifa can hide behind a mask to avoid being identified and arrested. She says that mayors direct the police department, and the mayors are ultimately responsible if the police stand down and fail to enforce the law.

She points out that most of the Antifa violence has occurred in cities with mayors who are Democrats. Many of these Democrat mayors push the gun control agenda.

She says that many of the states where the violence has occurred have anti-mask laws, including California:

Comment:

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Map

Prevent Turkish attack? Russian military vehicles sighted in Kurdish-held city in northern Syria

Paul Antonopoulos
Fort Russ News
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:14 UTC
Russian military vehicles
Russian military vehicles have been sighted in the Kurdish-held city of Tal Rifaat in the northern Aleppo countryside yesterday.

It was reported by local sources on the ground that a Russian MP was also sighted, but this could not be verified by Fort Russ News at this time.

With Turkey's threat to storm the city and root out the Kurdish YPG, the Syrian branch of the Kurdistan Workers Party that Ankara recognizes as a terrorist group, it is assumed that the deployment of the Russian Military Police is to prevent such an event from occurring.

Fort Russ will continue to report on any breaking developments.
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Nuke

US holds second test of B61-12 nuclear bombs


RT
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 15:03 UTC
Air Force F-16C
© U.S. Air ForceAn Air Force F-16C dropped an inert B61-12 during a development flight test by the 422nd Flight Test and Evaluation Squadron at Nellis AFB, Nevada, on March 14, 2017.
The US National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) has announced the successful flight test of B61-12 gravity nuclear bombs in Nevada. It comes as US lawmakers reportedly push for a withdrawal from a landmark nuclear treaty with Russia.

The second qualification flight test for the nuclear weapon was carried out by the NNSA and the US Air Force, with the first one having been successfully conducted in March.

The first test drew criticism, including from Brian Becker, director of the anti-war ANSWER coalition, who told RT: "In order to placate his critics, in the media and in politics, Trump has given a blank check to his generals. So they are having a grand time right now, and they are testing all the weapons they've been wanting to test, but not been able to."
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Attention

Russian officials: UN sanctions no longer working on N. Korea, unilateral action worsens crisis


RT
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 14:50 UTC
Kim Jung un
© KCNA / Reuters
The UN Security Council has exhausted its ability to affect North Korea with sanctions, the latest missile test indicating that restrictive measures are failing, Russian deputy foreign minister and Head of Parliament's Foreign Affairs Committee have said.

"It is obvious that the sanctions pressure resource is exhausted," Russia's foreign ministry deputy head Sergey Ryabkov said following North Korean missiles' fly-by over Japan on Tuesday morning.

"It is no longer possible to pass resolutions in the UNSC which do not contain a clear indication that there cannot be a military solution to the problem, only a political one," Ryabkov said. The diplomat added that the UN must also exclude additional unilateral sanctions, while "new steps towards toughening of sanctions regime can be expected" from the US and its allies after the recent launches.

Tensions remain high on the Korean Peninsula while the US and South Korea are involved in massive war games in the region, which could have "played its part" in provoking Pyongyang into the new missile test, the deputy mister believes.

Comment: Also see: Beijing warns tensions on Korean Peninsula at 'tipping point' after Pyongyang missile launch

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Radar

Video of Russian air force destroying escaping ISIS convoy

Paul Antonopoulos
Fort Russ News
Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:19 UTC
Russian airstrikes in Syria
After the successful offensive actions of the Syrian troops with the support of Russian military security services in the area of ​​Ganem-Ali, ISIS fighters are trying to regroup and prepare fortified areas near the settlement of Deir ez Zor

Realizing that the bridgehead around Deir-ez-Zor is the last major bulwark of ISIS on Syrian soil, the terrorists are transferring heavy equipment like tanks and cross-country vehicles with heavy weapons and mortars.

During the night and today, Russian jets have continued to successfully attack ISIS targets, destroying four tanks, 16 high-cross-country vehicles with heavy machine guns, six heavy vehicles with ammunition, and two fortified areas with artillery positions.
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Piggy Bank

Moscow wants to protect public from bitcoin trading as it resembles 'financial pyramid'


RT
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:48 UTC
Bitcoin
© Manuel Romano / Global Look Press
The Moscow Exchange is working on a mechanism to regulate trading in bitcoin and other digital currencies. At the same time, the Russian Finance Ministry says bitcoin resembles a pyramid scheme, and trading should be limited.

"We are already working on creating an infrastructure for such trades, in particular, a platform for post-trading services for crypto assets," a spokesperson for the Moscow Exchange told TASS news agency.

"The platform would allow trading both the cryptocurrencies themselves and their derivatives; the trade in form of Exchange Trade Funds would also be possible," the Exchange said in a separate interview with the RNS news agency.

However, officials in the Russian government remain skeptical about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.

"There is a point of view that cryptocurrencies like bitcoin are a financial pyramid. It's hard to argue with this point of view. The investments are very risky," said Deputy Finance Minister Aleksey Moiseev in an interview with Rossiya 24 TV Channel.
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Map

Serbia limits sale of land to foreigners to protect local farmers


RT
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:41 UTC
Sheep herder in Sirbia
© Marko Djurica / Reuters
Serbia has passed a law restricting EU citizens from buying arable land in the country. The government said it wants to protect local farmers and prevent foreigners from taking over natural resources.

The law requires EU citizens to live in Serbia for at least ten years before purchasing land; with plot sizes limited to two hectares. They should farm land as a lessee for at least three years before buying it, and a seller must first offer it to the state. The rules prohibit the sale of land close to military facilities and in national parks.

Foreign companies can buy farmland through local subsidiaries.

"Without the restrictions, we would be the only country to open land sales before becoming a member'' of the EU; Agriculture Minister Nedimovic was cited as saying by Bloomberg. He added it was in the "national interest'' to keep agricultural land locally owned, citing measures by other countries that are already members or seeking to join.
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Mr. Potato

Buffoon Boris bashing: Foreign Sec ridiculed as 'joke' by Trump team, EU diplomats and UK officials


RT
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 13:34 UTC
Boris Johnson
© Caren Firouz / Reuters
US President Donald Trump's team does not want to work with Boris Johnson because "they think he's a joke," it has been claimed.

White House officials, as well as diplomats across Europe, are confused by Prime Minister Theresa May's decision to make Johnson Britain's foreign secretary and do not take him seriously, according to the Times' Rachel Sylvester.

Johnson, who went up against May in the race to succeed David Cameron as PM, has been accused of insulting foreign counterparts and demeaning his own office on numerous occasions since becoming foreign secretary last year.

Diplomatic sources told Sylvester that figures in Trump's team "don't want to go anywhere near Boris because they think he's a joke."

"It's worse in Europe. There's not a single foreign minister there who takes him seriously. They think he's a clown who can never resist a gag," a current British minister added.
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Info

'Any questions?' Juncker states EU should enhance relations with Russia for sake of bloc's security


Sputnik
Tue, 29 Aug 2017 12:53 UTC
Jean-Claude Juncker
© AP Photo/ Virginia Mayo
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker stated that the European Union should find more appropriate rhetoric in its relations with Russia.

The European Union should consider improving relations with Russia, because the security of the bloc cannot be guaranteed in the coming centuries without Moscow, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said Tuesday.

"We have to reflect upon how to achieve better relations with Russia. It depends on both Russia and us. The security of Europe in the coming centuries cannot be built without Russia," Juncker told the conference of EU Ambassadors.

He noted that the European Union should find more appropriate rhetoric in relations with Russia without rejection of the bloc's values and principles.

"Europe is 5.5 million square kilometers [1.9 million square miles], and Russia is 17.5 [million square kilometers]. Any questions?" Juncker said.
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