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AUGUST 5-20, 2018 | VOL 32 NO 15 THE PULSE OF THE FILIPINO COMMUNITY SINCE 1987
FilipinoJournal.com
ULTIMATE
DEREK
RAMSAY
Filipino actor, model and
international Frisbee athlete
Derek Ramsay is feeling the
warmth and hospitality of
Manitobans as he competes
in the World Ultimate Masters
Club Championships (WUMCC).
Diehard fans have been making
their way to Little Mountain Park
for photos and selfies with the
celebrity.
Photo by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal
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Derek Ramsay: A week
in Friendly Manitoba
C
elebrity sightings of international frisbee competition Live In Winnipeg on Friday,
Derek Ramsay started wraps up with finals on Saturday, August 3 at Club Regen
last weekend with fans August 4 at Investors Group Field. Casino and a special meet and
posting photos of the Filipino Derek Ramsay will also be greet event at Petrus Hall on
actor in Winnipeg at local a guest performer at Morrisette Saturday, August 4.
hot spots such as the Forks,
Superstore McPhillips, and
Jimel’s Bakery.
Derek Ramsay is spending
a week in Friendly Manitoba
as he competes in the 2018
World Ultimate Masters
Club Championships at Little
Mountain Park. The week-long
Photos by Ron Cantiveros | Filipino Journal
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Folklorama 2018: 49th Year with 44 Pavilions
Pearl of the Orient Philippine Pavilion runs Week 2: August 12-18
T
he 49th edition of Folklorama is set to kick- August 12 to 18 at Petrus Hall at 2426 Inkster
off Sunday, August 5 with 44 pavilions Blvd. (near Inkster Blvd and Brookside Blvd).
celebrating the largest and longest running Facebook: @MagdaragatPhilippinesInc.
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Magdaragat will host the Philippines Pearl of the Instagram:@magdaragat_philippines
Orient Pavilion during week 2 of Folklorama starting Snapchat: @magdaragat204
Folklorama and Pearl of the Orient Ambassadors: Vina Dimayuga, 2018 Youth
Ambassador General; Skylar Jeppesen, 2018 Youth Ambassador; Mirella Aiello, 2018
Youth Ambassador; Ruby Adriosula, 2018 Adult Ambassador; The Honourable Cathy
Cox, Minister of Sport, Culture and Heritage; Aileen Madden, 2018 Adult Ambassador
Asham Stompers from the NEW Métis Proclamation with Mayor Brian Bowman, Folklorama President, Avrom Charach; Minister
General; Cecilia Berces, 2018 Adult Ambassador and Joseph Orobia, 2018 Adult
Pavilion. of Sport, Culture and Heritage, Honourable Cathy Cox and Acting Executive Director,
Ambassador General.
Folklorama, Teresa Cotroneo.
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of Metal. Notable songs include
“Christ Eater” and “Satanic Metal.”
Yano – Yano
The duo Yano came next to
Eraserheads in being hailed as the
carrier of the country’s Alternative
by aLfie vera mella music scene in the 1990s. The
elfideas102@yahoo.com band’s self-titled debut contained
some of their most popular songs—
Favorite Albums Part 7 “Tsinelas,” “Trapo,” “Kumusta
Na,” “Esem,” “Senti,” and the
Filipino Alternative Music pioneering version of the George controversial “Banal na Aso,
Typically, when music Canseco / Sharon Cuneta song Santong Kabayo.”
enthusiasts are asked to list their “High School (Life),” Half Life Sugar Hiccup – Womb (1998)
favorite albums, their Half Death Hailed as the Philippine
tendency is to pick counterpart of the Scottish
from non- Dreampop band Cocteau Twins,
Filipino Sugar Hiccup did not disappoint.
a r t i s t s . managed The band’s music carried that
P e r h a p s to release ethereal Indie quality that typical
b e c a u s e only one Dreampop bands such as Cocteau
commercial radio f u l l - Twins is best characterized with.
usually focus on Womb is Sugar Hiccup’s second
foreign music. album—more melodic
Because of that—to than and as compelling
highlight my equal as its predecessor.
adoration for music Check out “Bells and
made by fellow Filipino length Shadow,” “Blush,”
artists, I am hereby listing some w o r k , and “Who Tease.”
of my all-time favorite albums by 1995’s Pymyth Rivermaya – Tuloy
Philippine-based Filipino artists. Prahn, which contained ang Ligaya (2001)
Eraserheads – Cutterpillow (1995) progressively arranged quirky songs The band was well-known for
Inarguably the most popular such as “Alimango,” “Kapit-Tukô,” having the charismatic Bamboo as
band in the Philippine Alternative Sarimanok,” and “Butterflies.” the frontman, whose high-register,
music, Eraserheads catapulted Third World Chaos – New Move silky voice gave soul to the band’s
to popularity soon after they for Error early music. However, when Rico
released their first full-length, Regarded as the first proper Blanco took the helms, finally, in
1993’s Ultraelectromagneticpop! Philippine Punk band to have the subsequent albums, equal charm
After all, most of its well-loved released the first-ever Punk album, emanated, albeit in the opposite
songs came from this album: Third World Chaos and its one-and- side of the spectrum—the bluesy
“Ligaya,” “Toyang,” “Tindahan only album (New Move for Error) predisposition of the Bamboo and
ni Aling Nena,” “Maling Akala,” is a holy grail in the archives of Perf de Castro combo was replaced
and “Pare Ko.” However, the third Philippine Alternative music. Its by Blanco’s more New Wave and
album, Cutterpillow, was what carrier single was “We Are the Alternative Rock direction—
contained the legendary band’s One.” to great effects, in fairness.
most ubiquitous song that achieved Deiphago – Filipino Antichrist You’ll definitely fall in love with
a classic status—“Ang Huling El One of the reasons Deiphago “Umaaraw, Umuulan.”
Bimbo.” is worth checking out is because Final Note
Half Life Half Death – Pymyth the genre Death Metal did not really The archives of Philippine
Prahn (1995) flourish in the Philippines. This Alternative music is so rich. These
A lesser-known band that makes the music of the band a rarity, seven albums are just the tip of the
made little waves in the Philippine worthy of adding to the collection of mountain. There is actually so much
Alternative music scene in the Metal music enthusiasts, especially to dig from the past and the present.
1990s, via their compelling and those who prefer the extreme side
haven't even met yet or only rarely
see in person.
And, guess who the first
ever person whom I have become
friends with online was?
by aLfie vera mella From 1996 to 1999, I was
elfideas102@yahoo.com working at an American-owned
document-analysis company in the
Who Was Your First
Philippines initially as an encoder
and then ultimately as a supervisor.
In late 1998, we supervisors were
Online 'Penpal'?
provided email access with, so we
could coordinate with our project
managers in Minnesota, USA.
One of the first things I did
(My First Email of You) after I had set up my email account
was write an email to the address
Noong mga panahong di pa uso ang importance of social media, I'm provided on the coversleeve of my
Internet, isa sa mga libangan ng among those who are always up in newly bought (at CD Warehaus,
maraming tao e ang makipagpalitan arms. Makati, Philippines) CD of The
ng sulat sa mga kaibigan o kakilala Because, in my 19 years of Lotus Eaters' 1998-released BBC
sa iba’t ibang lugar. Ang tawag being a netizen, I have gained so album The First Picture of You.
doon ay pakikipag-penpal. Noong much additional knowledge and Guess who replied to me,
nauso na ang Internet, at dumating developed great friendships with which started a regular trail of
na ang social media, mas naging likeminded spirits or people with correspondences that continues
maganda at mabilis ang resulta whom I share various interests and
continuation on page 10
ng pagpapalitan ng mensahe na principles in life. Many of them I
gamit ay email o mga social media
platforms na gaya ng Facebook.
Marami ang bumabatikos rito.
Nakasisira daw ng pagkatao. Hindi
naman palagi! Depende lang yan
kung paano ito gagamitin ng isang
tao.
When I encounter sentiments
that ridicule or downplay the
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Folklorama Makes History: Public can buy tickets online in advance of festival
“For the first time in tickets in advance to make their “Folklorama has something Cox, Minister of Sport, Culture
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can now purchase tickets online and convenient. Waiting in line budget, travel bucket list and taste proclamation today, declaring
at folklorama.ca. Tickets are for to get into a particular show is buds,” says Avrom Charach, August 5 to August 18 to be
Manitoba’s favourite multicultural specific pavilions, dates, and a thing of the past as guests are Folklorama President. “We Folklorama Weeks.
festival, running from August 5 to show times for all 44 pavilions,” guaranteed entrance to the show have been a Winnipeg tradition Next year Folklorama will
18, 2018, has undergone a major says Teresa Cotroneo, Acting time they purchase tickets for.” since 1970 and the success of celebrate its golden 50th edition!
change in its 49th year. Executive Director. “We are Online ticket sales will the Folklorama Festival is not Plans are underway for this
encouraging guests to buy online remain open until one hour before possible without the hard work important milestone in Manitoba’s
each show time, which allows and dedication of our strong team history and details will be released
for the spontaneity of pavilion of volunteers.” in the coming months.
hopping while guaranteeing To acknowledge To find out more, visit
entrance. If available, tickets can Folklorama’s impact on the folklorama.ca.
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There Will Be a Line to Heaven in Winnipeg
Introvoys (with Tropa, The 12/21, & Route 90)
September 15 • PCCM
legendary Philippine New Wave back shows at the legendary Club
group Nursery Rhymes--one of Dredd Timog. The kind and friendly
my favorites during that era--along drummer became a friend.
with The Dawn and Identity Crisis. To this day, he remains the
During that gig, another core energy of his band.
exciting, gorgeous, and upcoming I'm excited because that band
new band also played--my first is finally coming to Winnipeg
A
fter having been treated to time to watch them. They played to rock the city with their brand
the rocking Tunog Kalye originals as well as covers by The of New Wave / Alternative Pop
2018, Winnipeg will then Cure! The drummer was even music. And not only that, the band
be given a special line to heaven wearing a fashionable hat! of which I'm currently a member--
on the evening of September 15, Only a couple of years had Tropa--is one of the openers.
at PCCM, as the classic Filipino passed, and the band's music was Looking forward to see my
band Introvoys take their turn in all over commercial radio and TV. old comrades again--especially
making the summer delightful. This In 1991, when my own band Paco Arespacochaga, Jonathan
concert is brought to us by IGN Half Life Half Death performed Buencamino, JJ Buencamino,
Productions. at 1991 Yamaha Band Explosion, and Vic Carpio--better known as
Trip Back Memorylane that band was a guest. Then, Introvoys!
In March 1988, at a bar along at the backstage, the drummer September 15, 2018
Roxas Blvd. called Dreams, I was approached me and complimented PCCM
invited by my friend Jay Paloma me for my Cure hairdo and wished Don't miss every opportunity
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from page 7 konekta ang mga taong ang hangad e di mabuti. Kung kabaligtaran, e
e mabuting pakikipagkaibigan ano pa ng aba?
to this day and who has become at pagpapalitan ng opinion,
someone I consider not only a kaalaman, at mga interes sa buhay.
musical hero but also a friend? Gaya ng halos lahat ng bagay, ang
Whom I was glad to have met kabutihan o kasamaan ng social
personally in 2002 when the English media ay nakabatay sa gumagamit
band toured the Philippines?
Jeremy Kelly – the guitarist of
the English band The Lotus Eaters.
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Lights of the North: Construction Begins at Red River Exhibition Park
The first two of 18 car loads of steel celebrate the 30th anniversary of be showcased at the festival.
components and materials have the sister city twinning between Some of the amazing exhibits
officially arrived in Winnipeg and Winnipeg and Chengdu, China with being constructed include a 120
are ready for construction as the a luminous event this September and foot dragon made entirely of china
Lights of the North Chinese Lantern October. plates, cups and saucers and a bison
Light Festival prepares to welcome Every day this week, amazingly made of tiny medicine vials that will
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Horoscope
Don’t let fear or regret hold you back. You have the It’s probably best if you take a break and let someone It’s OK to surrender and admit that you just don’t have all
power and mental capacity to cut through just about else take the lead. An inner voice is warning you to slow the answers. This is a great to act on things that have been
This is a good time to stop and focus on you. Make sure to give down. Concentrate on matters at home and take care of brewing in your brain for quite some time. Perhaps you’ve
anything. Clear the path and be strong in your approach
your body the respect it deserves. Make sure you’re promoting issues that arise among loved ones. It’s quite possible that been feeling unsure of yourself. Use this as an opportunity
to the new and different. Stay on target and be bold
the kind of character you wish to become. Base your self- an argument is brewing. Whether you realize it or not, to restructure and rebuild. Embrace the unknown rather
in your actions. You have the ability to overcome new
image on something internal rather than an external craving for literal and figurative lands. Release mental blocks that there are serious issues that need to be addressed. than fear or resist it. This is a great time to move toward it.
attention from others. Your true beauty lies within. might obstruct your success.
This is more than likely a signal to get more of your
Team up with others who share similar thoughts and desires. Don’t worry about not being on the right path, because Your eagerness to strike out for new territory is heightened opinions out into the world. Be a bit more sensitive with
Your brain and warrior instincts are in agreement Conversations you are always being in the right place at the right time. by a drive to experience the unknown. Take an internal your words your mind is suitable to be especially active
can be extremely rewarding. You’re suitable to learn a lot about There’s no need to feel regret or shame about things that journey and see what kind of wonderful things you can and even a bit restless. As you do, make sure you take
yourself. Don’t be afraid to share deep thoughts and emotions. have happened in the past. Turn negative experiences discover. There’s an amazing strength inside you that into account the feelings of others. People might have
Your willingness to express yourself demonstrates how into lessons for a better future. Even though you may doesn’t always get to show itself. This is perfect to prove quite a different reaction to the same situation. Respect
comfortable you are with your actions and feelings. not be able to change a certain situation, you can at your courage to the world. opposing viewpoints.
least change your reaction to it.
If a piece of the puzzle is still in question, face the issue right
There are feel wonderful without being able to Your mind is clear and your sensitivity focused now. This
away. Something or someone could confront you try not to An irritating interruption in your daily routine could
characteristic the feeling to any real event. Of course, is a good time to make a move. Don’t let insecurity or fear
assume things about the situation before you know all the facts. throw you off guard. Rash moves are likely to get you
your intelligent mind will search for a reason for the keep you from follow your dreams. Realize that action
Your sensitivity is precious, whether you realize it or not. Small into trouble. Sit down and think about the situation before
happiness. If you count the number of times when you take doesn’t need to be a bold outward movement in
things can slowly eat away at your mind until they’re addressed you act too hastily. Bumps in the road are often messages
you do things against your will or better judgment, it order to be effective. In truth, quite the opposing is true.
and dealt with. becomes obvious that logic and reason don’t always from the Universe that you’re moving too quickly and
You can accomplish a great deal by turning thought and
apply to this world. Don’t even try to understand, just carelessly. It’s time to slow down.
energy inward.
enjoy!
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Getting closer to our dream… the World Karate Championships in Dublin, Ireland
The writers: Lee Angela Igne – 1st Degree Black Belt, Instructor and Coach for WSAA and Lynn Igne – Brown Belt Black Stripe, Jr. Instructor for WSAA
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e would like to thank volunteered in extending their JEPROX San Jose and Zealous
everyone who sent help to us by sponsoring silent Spa.
and pledged their auction prizes. To date, we sold To date, the total amount
support for our dream to join over 200 tickets! We are very raised for the trip to WKC
almost a hundred delegates from grateful to all who generously World Championship on October
all the provinces and territories volunteered to help sell the tickets. 27-November 2, 2018 in Dublin,
to represent Canada at the Many thanks to Lorie Policarpio, Ireland: $3,240. The following
World Karate Championships so far she sold the most number of cash donors include Ray Duque of
in Dublin, Ireland on October tickets and is still selling. Thank Ray Duque Autocare, Manny and
27 to November 2, 2018. We you to Arlene Dayanghirang, Emy Adao of Bakerite, Belgina
are dedicated and committed to Imelda Casimiro, Alda Ruiz, Alliance Credit Union, Jefferson
our training to make the WSAA Ester Camuyong, Fermel Distajo, Branch, Rosini del Rosario, Lea
family, the Filipino-Canadian Ivana Chu, Kristine Arenas & The Magsino, Madel Samaniego, Faye
Community and Canada to be Glee Club, Jaynor Kahal, the staff Ramos, Victor Santoyo, Leila
proud of us. of Belgian Alliance Credit Union Castro, Maria Salceda, Rommel
Your monetary contributions, Jefferson Branch, Cris Gomez Simbulan, Joseph Family,
donations and sponsorships of Bibak, Rowena Arquero of Santoyo Family, Benny Malaso,
means a lot to us and inspires us QPAM, Jaynor Kahal, Luchie Sandra Isi, Leo Chuatoco; UP
more to be better and deserving Sanchez, Alda Ruiz, Ronaldo Sigma Alpha Nu Sorority: Lira
young martial arts atheletes. Navasca, Tatlonghari Family, Catalan, Bam Pareno, Gina
To date, our Fundraising Voltaire Ronatay, Leo Chuatuco, Tolentino, Michelle Ferrer, JoAnn
page on Facebook raised $564! Elizabeth Pajarillo, Zaneta Bars, Carlos Zenarosa of UP
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Bud, Pizza and Pasta Fundraiser Lorenzo and Freddie Sion of and Minda Surla, Sarbit Travel
on August 16, 2018 at the Pangasinan Group of MB. and Insurance, Jerome and Arcel
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those who have purchased tickets Nonie Nelson Manalili, Paul and Rico and Annie Canteras, Carlos
for our event, thank you very Geraldine Ong, CKJS 810AM and Aida Madridejo and Greg
much! And to those who have not Good Morning Philippines, McFarlane.
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Our special guests on are: Mr. Silent aution and door prizes once we put them together, are
Paul Kevin Ong, Mr. Christopher donors: Fran Vasu of DKF truly a big help in making our
Marquez and our team from the Fashion, Maria Cabal Sarao, Goal and Our dream to compete
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The Pied Piper of the White House
PEREZCOPE Faux pas off any chance of a vital US Putin’s puppet
When Trump visited the Queen trade deal,” which is a diplomatic The Helsinki disaster
by Perry Diaz of England last July 13, huge anti- taboo to say. He also told May: triggered a tsunami in public
PerryDiaz@gmail.com Trump demonstrations were held in “Boris Johnson is good friend… opinion. Waves of Americans
London and other cities. An orange He would make a great prime vented their anger and displeasure
I
blimp shaped like a baby in a diaper minister,” which certainly rubbed over Trump’s treachery. Many
n 1284, as the legend goes, the him occurred in Washington, May the wrong way. called him a traitor, Putin’s puppet.
floated above London. It was called
people of Hamelin, Germany, DC. The protest -- Women’s Helsinki disaster How can their Commander-in-
“Baby Trump.” But what is more
hired the town’s rat-catcher, a March -- was then the largest But the worst thing happened Chief sell out to the country’s
surprising was the number of anti-
piper, to lure the rats away with his single-day protest in U.S. history. during the Trump-Putin Summit geopolitical enemy?
Trump protesters who showed up at
magic pipe. The piper was dressed Protests in various cities around in Helsinki on July 16. During Trump was shocked at the
the rally. It was estimated that the
in multi-colored (“pied”) clothing; the world were held in support of the question and answer session reception back home. Although
protesters numbered from 100,000
hence he was called the “Pied the Women’s March. After that, following their press briefing, his diehard base remained loyal
to 200,000. The British media
Piper.” He led the rats out of the more protests occurred against Trump was asked about the by deluging social media with
was particularly critical. One
town and into the sea where they Trump’s immigration policy, indictment of 12 officers from postings of their support, the rest
newspaper, the Daily News, showed
drowned. When the town’s people Travel ban, and the controversial Russia’s GRU, the equivalent of of the country was thunderstruck!
a cartoon of Trump holding Putin
refused to pay him for his services, Zero Tolerance Policy that forcibly the CIA. They were indicted in Why? He believed that he had
with one hand and shooting Uncle
he retaliated by using his magic separated migrant children from the US for allegedly hacking the just finished an outstanding
Sam with the other hand. It was
pipe and led their children away as their families. Democratic Party’s computer performance on world stage. He
captioned, “OPEN TREASON.”
he had with the rats. As the anti-Trump protests servers during the 2016 elections. must have felt that America had
The social media was also
Today, the term “Pied Piper” snowballed, his base of diehard The investigation that led to the disgraced him. How can the
inundated with postings expressing
describes a person who talks often voters became angrier. They indictment was backed up by American people elect him as
indignation and outrage over
convincingly but who leads people turned out in large numbers in US intelligence agencies. But president and then abandon him
Trump’s behavior in London
into disaster. It is also used to rallies Trump organized in cities in a stunning rebuke of the US when he needed their unqualified
and during the NATO Summit in
identify a leader whom people where his voter base was strong. intelligence community, Trump support?
Brussels two days before. Trump
willingly follow as he leads them And in these campaign-like rallies, declined to endorse the US Now Trump is going to exact
broke protocol when he arrived 12
into danger or trouble by means of Trump would excite them using government’s assessment that vengeance against America for
minutes late to his meeting with
lies and false promises. inflammatory rhetoric against the Russia interfered in the 2016 turning her back on him. And what
Queen Elizabeth. And when they
During the 2016 presidential anti-Trump protestors. elections, saying he doesn’t “see a better way to avenged America’s
reviewed the honor guard, Trump
elections in the U.S., Democratic He strongly believes that any reason why" Russia would shabby treatment than to find
rudely walked in front of her. The
Party officials labeled the his followers would follow him be responsible. Standing next to an ally in Putin? So, a few days
Queen had to walk fast to catch
Republican Party’s candidate blindly and remain loyal to him Putin, he then firmly said in no after his devastating diplomatic
up with Trump and walked by his
Donald Trump a “Pied Piper regardless of what he does – right uncertain terms: “I have great fiasco, Trump invited Putin to
side, which was the norm. After his
candidate.” Using his strong appeal or wrong. Indeed, on January 23, confidence in my intelligence come to America. He will honor
visit with the Queen at the Windsor
to white nationalists and right- 2016, then presidential candidate people. But, I will tell you that him as his special guest during the
Palace, he bragged to reporters that
wing conservatives, Trump got the Trump caused controversy when President Putin was extremely military parade he had planned for
it was the first time in 70 years
nomination of the Republican Party he said during a campaign rally in strong and powerful in his denial November 10 to celebrate Veterans
that the Queen reviewed an honor
by eliminating his 16 rivals, one by Iowa: “I could stand in the middle today. He just said it’s not Russia. Day, which is preceded by the
guard. Certainly, that was a lie.
one, in the primaries. of 5th Avenue and shoot somebody I will say this: I don’t see any midterm elections on November
It’s interesting to note that no
During the general election, and I wouldn’t lose voters.” That’s reason why it would.” Huh? Did 6. The outcome of the midterms
other members of the Royal Family
Trump used demagoguery to how confident he was. Knowing Trump just throw America and the could lead to Trump taking his
joined Trump and the Queen for
deliver a populist message such how effective it was, he had American people under the bus? victory lap – if he retains majority
tea. Was it a deliberate snub for
as “America First” and “Make since repeated the same line over And when Putin was asked in Congress -- with Putin on his
Trump who had said, “Britain is
America great again!” He also and over again. It worked and whether he had actively wanted side, or receive the biggest insult
in turmoil” and defended Foreign
manifested anti-women, anti- they loved it! Which makes one Trump to win the presidency, and -- if he loses Congress -- to his
Minister Boris Johnson who had
immigrant, anti-Muslim behavior. wonder if he’d ask them to jump if he directed any officials to help presidency in front of the hundreds
resigned over Brexit?
But to his die-hard supporters, his off the bridge, would they do it? ensure Trump would win? Putin’s of parading soldiers.\
It was bad enough that Trump
coded messages stirred their own Trump would probably say, “Yes, answer to the double question was: And just like the Pied Piper
made some faux pas during his visit
prejudices. they’ll jump for me.” Does that “Yes, I did. Yes, I did. Because of Hamelin, the Pied Piper of the
with the Queen; he also criticized
Massive protests manifest over-confidence or is it he [Trump] talked about bringing White House is going to retaliate
Prime Minister Theresa May. He
The day after Trump’s symptomatic of his imbalanced the US-Russia relationship back to with his magical tweets by leading
accused her of wrecking Brexit,
inauguration on January 20, 2017, psyche? normal.” It was a disaster! America’s children away and
warning that “she may have killed
the largest organized protest against propel America into Russia’s orbit.
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