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Tracking the troll's payments

mardi 30 mai 2017 à 02:00

The troll says it would be too hard to keep track of whether he's getting money from foreign interests through his business. This means he must truly divest from his business.

War on civilians

mardi 30 mai 2017 à 02:00

The US and its allies in Syria have agreed to cover up the civilian casualties they cause. These casualties are increasing.

Keep in mind that PISSI conscripts local men, often as soldiers. As soldiers, they are legitimate targets in war, but their relatives should not be. In any case, making war on civilians is terrorism, and the US must not engage in terrorism.

The PISSI-controlled area of Syria, including Raqqa, is a battle zone. There is no way assure safety for civilians in a battle zone. But the US has an obligation, morally and by treaty, to make strong efforts to avoid civilian casualties. Covering them up is reprehensible.

If Congress were doing its job, it would require honesty and protection of civilians as a condition for authorizing the war.

Troll's budget plan

mardi 30 mai 2017 à 02:00

The troll's budget plan, for ten years, "sacrifices public health, environmental protection, reproductive rights, international aid, social safety nets, farm subsidies, the arts, student aid, and public education" for military and the rich.

It cuts scientific research drastically.

Homeless UK schoolteachers

mardi 30 mai 2017 à 02:00

In the UK even schoolteachers are in danger of living on the streets.

This is due to Tory policies that have eliminated public housing and driven rents up. Meanwhile, Tory dooH niboR policies squeeze them from the other side.

Gifts in exchange for votes

mardi 30 mai 2017 à 02:00

One Pennsylvania legislator defends to the bitter end his right to receive gifts in exchange for votes.