Category Archives: Trump

The World Reacts To The US Abandoning the Paris Accord

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

Half a dozen world leaders lambasted Mr. Trump’s decision to pull the United States out of the Paris climate agreement this week sent shockwaves through global diplomacy. Former policy experts warned that Trump’s decision to divorce the US from the … Continue reading →

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America Tells Trump To F^%$ Off!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

More than 1,000 U.S. State and Local governments, college and university leaders, companies and investors let the rest of the world know that America is still with the Paris Accord, ignoring Mr. Trump’s irresponsible action last week.  The letter sent … Continue reading →

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John Oliver Blasts ‘F–king Egomaniac’ Trump for Leaving Paris Climate Accord

Posted on June 5, 2017 by David Posnett

By now we should all know, the Paris agreement was about “2 degrees Celsius”.  If global warming exceeds these 2 extra degrees things become irreversible.  Bad things. Most people understand this, which is why it was possible (although not easy) … Continue reading →

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Trump has damaged America, not the environment

Posted on June 3, 2017 by David Posnett

Tobias Stone Posted on The Medium Jun 2 Trump has spent his life being powerful just because he is rich. And in America, wealth is everything. If you’re rich you are powerful and revered. The American Dream was never about becoming … Continue reading →

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Trump Has Pulled the US Out of the Paris Accord. Here’s What Some Leading CEOs Think.

Posted on June 3, 2017 by David Posnett

  As of 1:00 pm EST June 2, 2017 Amazon via twitter: Amazon continues to support the Paris climate agreement and action in climate change we believe that robust clean energy and climate policies can support American competitiveness, innovation and job … Continue reading →

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Tom Price Bought Drug Stocks. Then He Pushed Pharma’s Agenda in Australia.

Posted on June 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Before he was named Trump’s health secretary, Price took a congressional trip to Australia and pressed officials to extend protections for drug companies in an international trade agreement. by Robert Faturechi ProPublica, June 1, 2017, 8 a.m. Then-Rep. Tom Price, … Continue reading →

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President Trump’s Paris decision will live in infamy

Posted on June 1, 2017 by David Posnett

Slamming the global environment BY  FRED KRUPP NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Thursday, June 1, 2017, 3:30 PM President Trump’s reckless decision to leave the Paris climate agreement will live in infamy. This is a retreat from America’s role as world … Continue reading →

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What Does the US Have in Common with Nicaragua and Syria?

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Posnett

Apparently, President Trump has made his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate accord, according to reports from journalists with direct knowledge of the decision. Details on how the withdrawal will be executed are being worked out by a small … Continue reading →

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Who said it: Donald Trump or Frank Underwood? Take the Guardian Quiz.

Posted on May 31, 2017 by David Posnett

The new season of House of Cards is here.  But first, the question is: Has the Underwood White House Been Trumped?   https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/may/29/who-said-it-donald-trump-or-frank-underwood?utm_source=esp&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=GU+Today+USA+-+Collections+2017&utm_term=228237&subid=21930353&CMP=GT_US_collection

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A Tale of Two Tax Triggers

Posted on May 29, 2017 by David Posnett

Tax Policy Center — May 17,2017 Richard C. Auxier   Oklahoma is running a nearly $1 billion budget deficit. The District of Columbia (DC) is enjoying a surplus. Yet both might kill scheduled tax cuts. And, for different reasons, both … Continue reading →

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