All Purpose Politics and News Thread

[Darth Penguin]

Now he's complaining he had to wait for QEII..

https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-45...-for-the-queen

[walkonby]

I cannot say this is news actually, but it is NEWS to me!! What a brilliant idea!

[walkonby]

this really made me chuckle!!!

[Lynn49]

Yes!! The Trump Eclipse! His entire body blocked out the Queen.

Oh @Lynn49 didn't I tell you this before?? Whenever he is actually speaking I have to MUTE it as I get kind of nauseated by his voice
( and lies, incompetence and stupidity!! ) and I do flip the channel altogether if it is going to be a long event say with a foreign leader. Same thing goes for the lying Press Secretary Sarah Sanders...MUTE!

I relish later on when CNN do their many segments reporting/discounting his/her lies of the day with FACTS or even later when the Late Night Hosts do a recap of what was said, then I only have to catch the tiny fragments of their comments, resulting in many belly laughs, which helps me sleep...... Thank Goodness.

Carry on!! Avoid the real news.....lol!!!

Oh, my Darling Friend, @walkonby , I too flip the mute button or change the channel when he comes on.

Have you seen those t-shirts that read: "I'd rather be in Russia then be a Democrat"?? My GOD!! Do they NOT know what it's like there?? Are they kdding!!? Stupid red-neck white trash!!! Walks...I'm truly scared that those damn stupid people will vote him in again and all hell will break lose..

Perhaps WE should be building a border wall!!!

[Natalka]

Fredericton shooting

Terrible news that two officers were killed this morning responding to a shots fired call, there were two other victims as well. Shooter is in the hospital.

RIP Constables Robb and Sara.

[walkonby]

for anyone on sc with duel Canadian/US Citizenship this is probably not great news.....

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/tru...dian-1.4779747

[heartgirl99]

what's wrong with this picture?

[Lynn49]

what's wrong with this picture?

I posted it on my FB page, @heartgirl99 .

[Ciel]

For SCers with students going to York University (Toronto ON) and needing York Region Transit to campus, time to MacGvyer transit issues!
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/201...niversity.html

If I recall correctly, that TTC Pioneer Village Bus Terminal has no washrooms. https://www.blogto.com/city/2017/12/...-no-washrooms/

[Darth Penguin]

Kofi Annan former UN chief dies aged 80

Kofi Annan, the first black African to become UN secretary-general, has died aged 80 in Switzerland, his aides say.
He "passed away peacefully on Saturday after a short illness", the foundation named after him said on Saturday.
Mr Annan served two terms as UN chief from 1997 to 2006, and was awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for humanitarian work for his efforts.
He later served as the UN special envoy for Syria, leading efforts to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
In a statement announcing his death, the Kofi Annan Foundation described him as a "global statesman and deeply committed internationalist who fought throughout his life for a fairer and more peaceful world".
"Wherever there was suffering or need, he reached out and touched many people with his deep compassion and empathy. He selflessly placed others first, radiating genuine kindness, warmth and brilliance in all he did."

[walkonby]

I am stunned!! Did Michael Cohen JUST implicate the Prez?!!! ha ha
( Cohen admitted he broke campaign violation laws by paying the Bunny and the Star off at the direction of Trump! )

http://time.com/5373301/michael-cohen-plea-deal/

Really it is Stormy Daniels that took down that piece of sh*t!!

More details to follow....

In other boring news just moments before Cohen's news broke there was the Jury giving their decisions on Paul Manafort.
He was found guilty on 8 of the 18 charges against him....( if maximum sentence is given on each of these charges he is in jail for life ) but after hearing Cohen's plea, I mean i am anxiously awaiting to hear Rudy Giuliani try to speak about this now on Fox.....ha ha ha

[Darth Penguin]

It's almost like breaking the law is a bad thing somehow...

[Natalka]

Warm and fuzzy news still exists!

In southern sk, near Milestone, over 20 combines worked to take off the wheat crop of a local farmer, who had passed away recently.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saska...eath-1.4792123

[walkonby]

agreed! and @Natalka we certainly could use more warm and fuzzy news stories....thanks.

[DaveP]

what's wrong with this picture?

You're going to have to help me, what is wrong? I mean, some bikers annoy me cause their bikes are loud, but I don't think they're evil. Just wish they'd shush up a bit. Sooo... what's wrong?