Vanity Fair
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Hillary Clinton on Art in the World's Embassies
Jan 24, 2013 — Hillary Clinton, who will be replaced this month as secretary of state by John Kerry
Reading Your Writes.
So, what do (You) want for Xmas?
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Operation Southern Spear
is a recent, large-scale U.S. military campaign launched in late 2025, focused on combating drug trafficking networks in the Western Hemisphere, particularly those linked to Venezuela's government and groups like the Cartel de los Soles and Tren de Aragua. Under President Trump, the operation involves a major naval and air deployment to the Caribbean, including carrier strike groups, warships, and advanced aircraft, targeting suspected drug-smuggling boats with airstrikes and intensifying pressure on the Maduro regime. The mission has drawn both support for its counter-narcotics goals and international concern over potential escalation and adherence to international law.
Key Aspects:
Launch: Formally announced November 13, 2025, by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
Objective: Disrupt narco-terrorist groups and drug trafficking networks (like Cartel de los Soles) allegedly enabled by the Venezuelan government.
Actions: Includes airstrikes on suspected drug boats, naval patrols, and deployment of significant military assets to the Caribbean.
Forces Involved: A large U.S. military presence, including the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group, warships, fighter jets (F-35s), drones, and surveillance aircraft.
Was Parsing Bill a reminder to Hillary "who wore the pants " in her relationship with the painting' s patron?
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Now, if dirty Bill Clinton fronted me some weight
Told me to keep two, bring him back eight
And I only brought him five, and stuck his ass for three
Do you think that Clampett would sick his goons on me?
Trump's remarks on Sunday references, "carvi g them up".
Coin side ants?
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Donald Trump Warns Voters: MS-13 Gang Members Are In The U.S. And They ‘Love’ Using ’Knives’
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Trump's remarks on Sunday references, "carvi g them up".
Coin side ants?
[RR]
Donald Trump Warns Voters: MS-13 Gang Members Are In The U.S. And They ‘Love’ Using ’Knives’
11K views · 1 year ago
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Kanye West's Super Bowl Ad Sends Users to Swastika T-Shirt Website | with @RuslanKD
DRAGON ENERGY, MOTHERFUCKER!!!
Activists judges bout to ORGANIZE!!!
You should be with us in 2012, join now: http://my.barackobama…
Barack Obama talks about community organizing and how he's carried that experience into his campaign.
So, there were ZERO judges who would hear about election rigging.. wonder why?
Bar none
The use of the term bar to mean "the whole body of lawyers, the legal profession" comes ultimately from English custom. In the early 16th century, a railing divided the hall in the Inns of Court, with students occupying the body of the hall and readers or benchers on the other side. Students who officially became lawyers crossed the symbolic physical barrier and were "admitted to the bar".[2] Later, this was popularly assumed to mean the wooden railing marking off the area around the judge's seat in a courtroom, where prisoners stood for arraignment and where a barrister stood to plead. In modern courtrooms, a railing may still be in place to enclose the space which is occupied by legal counsel as well as the criminal defendants and civil litigants who have business pending before the court
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East Indiaman – A Stamp A Day
While specific instances of a captain holding a full "dockside court" from their ship aren't detailed in general summaries, East India Company (EIC) captains wielded significant, near-absolute power at sea and in trading posts, administering justice (including severe punishments) and managing complex legal/commercial disputes, often acting like sovereign figures in distant lands, far exceeding typical maritime law by handling local issues like trade pacts (Hawkins at Jahangir's court) or enforcing EIC rules with harshness, essentially creating on-the-spot courts for their vast commercial empire.
Why Captains Acted Like Rulers:
Monopoly Power: The EIC had a trade monopoly, making its captains representatives of a powerful entity, not just merchants.
Distance from Home: Far from British law, captains enforced company regulations, which often mirrored military discipline, as found in the three decks website.
Diplomatic & Legal Roles: Captains like William Hawkins negotiated with emperors (like Jahangir for the English East India Company in 1608) to establish factories, blurring lines between military, diplomatic, and commercial authority.
How Justice Was Administered:
Onboard Discipline: Courts-martial were common for serious offenses, with captains imposing severe punishments (flogging, marooning, hanging) as per naval tradition.
Commercial Disputes: They settled cargo disagreements, crew pay, and local trade conflicts, sometimes with local rulers, sometimes within the ship's hierarchy, creating their own legal environment.
Enforcing EIC Rules: Captains acted as enforcers of company policy, with decisions often final and swift, much like a local magistrate or governor
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President Obama Attends a CEO Roundtable
6.6K views · 9 years ago
https://obamawhitehouse.archives.gov/photos-and-video/video/2015/04/10/president-obama-attends-ceo-summit-americas
President Obama Attends a CEO Roundtable
6.6K views · 9 years ago
They sure took their time with Rob Reiner news
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A "United States trading company charter" refers to
the foundational legal document granting a company authority to conduct trade, historically crucial for early ventures like the Virginia Company (chartered by English crown) and evolving into modern frameworks under laws like the Export Trading Company Act of 1982, which encourages export groups, or specific government bodies like the USTR (United States Trade Representative) for overall trade policy. The charter defines purpose, capital, governance, and limits, but today, trade is largely governed by federal laws and international agreements (like WTO rules) rather than individual royal charters for U.S. entities.
Key Aspects of U.S. Trading Charters:
Historical Context: Early American companies (e.g., Virginia Company) received royal charters granting monopolies and rights to colonize and trade in specific areas.
Modern Framework: Today, U.S. companies operate under state incorporation laws (like Delaware) and federal regulations (SEC, etc.).
Export Promotion: The Export Trading Company Act of 1982 specifically promotes U.S. exports by allowing banks to invest in export trading companies and easing antitrust rules for export associations.
Government Bodies: The United States Trade Representative (USTR) manages U.S. international trade policy, while the U.S. Commercial Service (USFCS) within the Commerce Dept. promotes exports.
Charter Brokerage: A modern private example, "Charter Brokerage," focuses on customs compliance and duty drawback services, acting as a specialized trade facilitator, not a traditional charter-holder.
In essence, while the concept of a charter (a foundational grant of power) remains, modern U.S. trading "charters" are embedded in complex legislation and agency structures rather than single documents issued by a monarch. >>23983375
OBAMA- I'VE GOT A PEN AND A PHONE
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The term "Biden open border" refers to the significant increase in migrant encounters and crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border during President Biden's tenure, a situation critics attribute to his administration's rollback of Trump-era enforcement policies, though the administration argues it's a complex issue fueled by global factors and has implemented stricter measures like asylum restrictions. While the administration ended policies like Remain in Mexico and Title 42 expulsions, they also increased enforcement, created new legal pathways, and, facing record numbers, enacted rules in 2024 to limit asylum and suspend entry during surges, aiming to regain control.
Key Actions & Policies:
Ending Trump Policies:
Ended the Migrant Protection Protocols (Remain in Mexico) and Title 42 public health expulsions, facing legal challenges from Republican states
The Dutch West India Company (WIC) – The History of Slave Trade during the Dutch Golden Age
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Ep.13 Spanish Colonial Administration in the Caribbean - CSEC Caribbean History (History Class)
Island Uplift
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The Spanish have now monopolised control of the Caribbean region. In this episode, we take a look at their administrative structure and logistics which eventually lead to the monopoly being broke….and the rise of the European rivalry. Let's dive in. Class is in session
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raking in ~~Billions~~ ==TRILLION~~. Where Does It All Go? | WSJ
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The Wall Street Journal
WSJ…SOON™
> Onboard Discipline: Courts-martial were common for serious offenses, with captains imposing severe punishments (flogging, marooning, hanging) as per naval tradition.
>Commercial Disputes: They settled cargo disagreements, crew pay, and local trade conflicts, sometimes with local rulers, sometimes within the ship's hierarchy, creating their own legal environment.
Enforcing EIC Rules: Captains acted as enforcers of company policy, with decisions often final and swift, much like a local magistrate or governor
Trump’s Tariffs Are Raking in ~~Billions~~TRILLION. Where Does It All Go? | WSJ
732K views · 3 months ago#Trump #Tariffs #WSJ
The Wall Street Journal
WSJ…SOON™
> Onboard Discipline: Courts-martial were common for serious offenses, with captains imposing severe punishments (flogging, marooning, hanging) as per naval tradition.
>Commercial Disputes: They settled cargo disagreements, crew pay, and local trade conflicts, sometimes with local rulers, sometimes within the ship's hierarchy, creating their own legal environment.
Enforcing EIC Rules: Captains acted as enforcers of company policy, with decisions often final and swift, much like a local magistrate or governor
OBAMA GOT IMMUNITY RULING FROM TRUMP.
WHERE ARE THE PATCHWORK OF INTERNATIONAL CHARTERS OR PRECEDENT THAT TRUMP'S ADMINISTRATION IS USING FROM THE "CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLAR", PROFESSOR EMERITUS OBAMA?.
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Dope, Inc.: The Book That Drove Henry Kissinger …
697 pages. Language: English. Publisher: Ben Franklin Booksellers. Publication date: January 1, 1992. Dimensions: 5.25
Amazo
Dope, Inc.: The Book That Drove Henry Kissinger …
697 pages. Language: English. Publisher: Ben Franklin Booksellers. Publication date: January 1, 1992. Dimensions: 5.25
ohn Forbes Kerry (born December 11, 1943) is an American attorney, politician, diplomat, and former naval officer who served as the 68th United States secretary of state from 2013 to 2017 in the administration of President Barack Obama. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously represented Massachusetts in the United States Senate from 1985 to 2013 and later served as the first U.S. special presidential envoy for climate from 2021 to 2024. Kerry was the Democratic nominee for president of the United States in the 2004 election, losing to then-incumbent president George W. Bush.
Robert Bennet Forbes (September 18, 1804 – November 23, 1889), was an American sea captain, China merchant and ship owner.[1] He was active in ship construction, maritime safety, the opium trade, and charitable activities, including food aid to Ireland, which became known as America's first major disaster relief effort.
"I MAY BE IRISH, BUT I'M NOT STUPID" -The Autopen 46