Hats off to Mexico's president... Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum responded to Trump’s threats with a backhand: “So, you voted to build a wall. Well, dear Americans, even if geography isn’t your strong suit—since you consider America a country rather than a continent—you should know that beyond that wall, there are 7 billion people. And since the word 'people' might not resonate with you, let’s call them 'consumers.' These 7 billion consumers can switch from iPhones to Samsung or Huawei in less than two days. They can swap Levi’s for Zara or Massimo Dutti and, within six months, replace Ford and Chevrolet with Toyota, KIA, Mazda, Honda, Hyundai, Volvo, Subaru, Renault, or BMW—brands that often outperform in quality. They can cancel Direct TV, and though they might not want to, they can stop watching Hollywood films in favour of higher-quality productions from Latin America or Europe, which offer richer narratives and better cinematography. Believe it or not, people can skip Disney and instead visit the Xcaret resort in Cancun, or explore destinations in Mexico, Canada, South America, and Europe. Even in Mexico, you’ll find better hamburgers than McDonald's, with superior nutritional value. Have you ever seen pyramids in the U.S.? Egypt, Mexico, Peru, Guatemala, and Sudan all have ancient wonders—none of them in the U.S. If they did, Trump would probably have bought and sold them by now. We know that Nike isn’t the only sneaker brand—there’s Adidas, and even Mexican brands like Panam. We understand the economy more than you think. And we also know that if these 7 billion consumers stop buying American products, unemployment will rise, and your economy—trapped within its self-imposed wall—will crumble to the point where you'll beg us to tear it down. We didn’t want to do this, but... You wanted a wall? Well, you got one.” Her approval ratings to historical levels, with one recent poll putting her support at 85 percent!
A simple question to which there is no simple answer. How do you stop the arms trading? I could hardly believe reading that, "Myanmar's military junta has continued to bomb parts of the war-torn country following the major earthquake there, which has killed more than 1,600 people." Bombs being dropped in so many countries so that one section, or country, can impose its will on another. While supplying these weapons is seen as a valuable export, it would be difficult to stop it. UK sales in 2022 were £8.5 billion, Germany €12.2 billion and France €27 billion. All major industries you cannot just shut down overnight. Perhaps little has changed since the day of the bow and arrow, but they didn't kill numbers the way bombs can. As humans, we are not progressing.
The USA are now disappearing people. But how do we stop them? https://dorseteye.com/the-usa-are-n...-we-must-stand-against-donald-trumps-america/
please log in to view this image The Associated Press @apnews.com · For nearly 60 days, no food, fuel, medicine or other items has entered the Gaza Strip, blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children. How much longer will the world turn a blind eye?
This is truly terrible and every day gets worse and worse and the Govenrments that could do something are SILENT. They are all complicit.
I really don't know whether to laugh or cry... Nigel Farage just last Friday: Anyone who "thinks they can go on working from home, I think you better all be seeking alternative careers very, very quickly". Meanwhile, his so-called party is hiring:
One of life's biggest mysteries is why the powers-that-be around the world ignore - in fact, actively encourage - Israel's murderous actions.
Another peer - Earl of Shrewsbury - being investigated for falsely claiming travel expenses he never incurred. Quite why the word "erroneously" is used is anyone's guess - he's just another thieving Tory git. https://archive.ph/2025.05.29-08332...tes-tory-peer-travel-expenses-claimed-in-jest
Bloody hell - Norway evacuate a student from Harvard university. I wonder why - and wonder if he'll get a fee refund? 'Norwegian student evacuated from Harvard University - The student arrived in Norway on Friday. – We were worried that the situation could get out of control, says CEO of Aker Scholarship, Bjørn Blindheim, to Khrono . On Friday night, Norwegian time, the foundation decided to bring home one of the Norwegians who is currently studying at Harvard University. The student was told to get on the first possible flight out of the US towards Europe. Blindheim does not want to give details about the student's situation, but says that it is about uncertainty regarding the visa. The student does not want to be named. It was Thursday evening that the foundation became concerned that the student might get into trouble with American authorities. – In the worst case, you risk being placed in some kind of detention, and at the same time deprived of your passport and visa, while the authorities investigate what has happened, Blindheim explains to Khrono.' https://www.nettavisen.no/nyheter/n...hjem-fra-harvard-universitetet/s/5-95-2449393
