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shake d livin wake d dead wrote:https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/t-t-blanked-as-trump-invites-caribbean-leaders-to-meeting/article_f0f836c4-4b17-11e9-80c2-37e538bbccf4.html
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U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia to his Florida resort on Friday to discuss Chinese "predatory economic practices" and the crisis in Venezuela.
Also to be discussed is security cooperation and potential opportunities for energy investment, the White House said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
No invitation was extended to Trinidad and Tobago.
death365 wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/t-t-blanked-as-trump-invites-caribbean-leaders-to-meeting/article_f0f836c4-4b17-11e9-80c2-37e538bbccf4.html
they blank we mc
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia to his Florida resort on Friday to discuss Chinese "predatory economic practices" and the crisis in Venezuela.
Also to be discussed is security cooperation and potential opportunities for energy investment, the White House said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
No invitation was extended to Trinidad and Tobago.
Duh we back the "wrong" side ... remember they (USA) have shale gas now, so we not that important to them as a gas source again.
in WW11 Trinidad was used for geographic location and to protect source of oil, now fighter planes and military ship can circumnavigate the world with no "need for refueling" at a land port.
Redress10 wrote:Where's the invite to the other caribbean nations such as Barbados?
sMASH wrote:we, we might as well put a 'made in china' sticker on our coat of arms, the amount of projects they did here... the pitchlake is still behind a cloak of secrecy
bluefete wrote:Redress10 wrote:Where's the invite to the other caribbean nations such as Barbados?
The World Happiness Listing 2019 did not even have Barbados on it. It was based on GDP etc. T&T is 30 something and Jamaica is 40 something. Bogus list.
But Barbados is also not important to the USA and not vulnerable to China given its close UK links.
Trump doh need to talk (bully) to dem.
Redress10 wrote:death365 wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/t-t-blanked-as-trump-invites-caribbean-leaders-to-meeting/article_f0f836c4-4b17-11e9-80c2-37e538bbccf4.html
they blank we mc
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia to his Florida resort on Friday to discuss Chinese "predatory economic practices" and the crisis in Venezuela.
Also to be discussed is security cooperation and potential opportunities for energy investment, the White House said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
No invitation was extended to Trinidad and Tobago.
Duh we back the "wrong" side ... remember they (USA) have shale gas now, so we not that important to them as a gas source again.
in WW11 Trinidad was used for geographic location and to protect source of oil, now fighter planes and military ship can circumnavigate the world with no "need for refueling" at a land port.
We didn't back any side. We have no dog in this fight. Let's keep minding our business.
We were never important to the USA. Trinidad doesn't have any resources in any quantities that would make the USA dependent on us. Saudi Arabia does. See th difference in development there and the relationship between the USA and Saudi Arabia. That's what power and wealth looks like.
During WW11 "we" didn't provide anything. TT was part of the British Empire. The USA and Britain used and exchanged each other's bases according to whatever strategic advantage it held. This was a global strategy hence today we have things such as Diego Garcia etc.
Don't see how its a "snub". It's a private meet at his personal resort. Trump's gonna be playing golf whilst discussing policy. Man didn't even afford them an official white house sit down. Shows how much he cares about their opinions.
Where's the invite to the other caribbean nations such as Barbados?
Redress10 wrote:Teems1
All these countries except St Lucia basoclly on US doorstep. They are also viewed as poor so susceptible to chinese influence. That influence being so close to the USA would concern the USA.
St Lucia has diplomatic ties to Taiwan. One of the few countries in the world to recognise Taiwan's legitimacy.
Why would we be at this table? We are geographically distant from USA and chinese investment minimal here.
Since when dominican republic, haiti, bahamas, st lucia and jamaica represent the region? Dom republic don't even consider themselves caribbean. They are "latinas". Haiti barely regarded as a member of caricom by other caribbean countries. Jamaica under the IMF foot so they need all the friends and investments they could get.
This looking more like a meeting of the weak and easily manipulated. I'm glad we are not viewed as such.
All of alluh here who want to support Guido better be prepared to lend trini personnel in case of any military intervention as well as house and feed venezuela refugees. All of that is part of the package.
Neutrality is the best stance.
The_Honourable wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/t-t-blanked-as-trump-invites-caribbean-leaders-to-meeting/article_f0f836c4-4b17-11e9-80c2-37e538bbccf4.html
they blank we mc
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia to his Florida resort on Friday to discuss Chinese "predatory economic practices" and the crisis in Venezuela.
Also to be discussed is security cooperation and potential opportunities for energy investment, the White House said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
No invitation was extended to Trinidad and Tobago.
Even "sh*thole" Haiti get invite
shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
redmanjp wrote:The_Honourable wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:https://www.trinidadexpress.com/news/local/t-t-blanked-as-trump-invites-caribbean-leaders-to-meeting/article_f0f836c4-4b17-11e9-80c2-37e538bbccf4.html
they blank we mc
U.S. President Donald Trump has invited the leaders of the Bahamas, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Jamaica and Saint Lucia to his Florida resort on Friday to discuss Chinese "predatory economic practices" and the crisis in Venezuela.
Also to be discussed is security cooperation and potential opportunities for energy investment, the White House said in a statement issued on Tuesday.
No invitation was extended to Trinidad and Tobago.
Even "sh*thole" Haiti get invite
so we worse than sheitholes then?
bluefete wrote:Sometimes in life, you have to stand up to the bully.
Venezuela crisis: Russian military planes land near Caracas
25 March 2019
A Russian aircraft was pictured at an airport near Caracas on Sunday
Two Russian military planes landed in Venezuela's main airport on Saturday, reportedly carrying dozens of troops and large amounts of equipment.
The planes were sent to "fulfil technical military contracts", Russia's Sputnik news agency reported.
Javier Mayorca, a Venezuelan journalist, wrote on Twitter that he saw about 100 troops and 35 tonnes of equipment offloaded from the planes.
It comes three months after the two nations held joint military exercises.
Russia has long been an ally of Venezuela, lending the South American nation billions of dollars and backing its oil industry and military.
Russia has also vocally opposed moves from the US to impose sanctions on the government of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.
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On Monday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo spoke on the phone with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, urging Moscow to "cease its unconstructive behaviour" in Venezuela.
"The secretary told Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov that the United States and regional countries will not stand idly by as Russia exacerbates tensions in Venezuela," the state department said.
What about the two Russian planes?
Mr Mayorca said on Twitter that a Russian air force Antonov-124 cargo plane and a smaller jet landed near Caracas on Saturday.
He said that Russian General Vasily Tonkoshkurov led the troops off one of the planes.
A military plane with a Russian flag on its fuselage could be seen on the tarmac at an airport on Sunday. Images on social media also appeared to show Russian troops gathered at the airport.
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More Russian soldiers unload in #Venezuela to help prop up Pres. #Maduro. The Ilyushin IL-62M is used to carry military personnel and frequently flies troops from #Russia to Syria -- indeed it stopped in #Syria on its way from Russia to #Caracas.
4:22 PM - Mar 24, 2019
Ties between Moscow and Venezuela have strengthened in recent months, amid worsening relations between the US and Venezuela. In December, Russia sent two air force jets there as part of a military exercise.
Russia has condemned other foreign powers for backing Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó, who declared himself interim president in January.
President Maduro has accused Mr Guaidó of trying to mount a coup against him with the help of "US imperialists".
The Kremlin echoed that line, accusing Mr Guaidó of an "illegal attempt to seize power" backed by the United States and pledging to do "everything required" to support Mr Maduro.
A message to Washington
Russia is intent on demonstrating the limits of US policy towards Venezuela.
The Trump administration is pushing for regime change and the re-establishment of democracy.
But Moscow - a long-standing ally of the Venezuelan authorities - has provided the embattled Maduro regime with diplomatic, economic and military support.
Last December two Russian Tu-160 long-range bombers touched down in Caracas prompting a war of words between Washington and Moscow. There have been joint military exercises too.
While it is not clear what equipment these latest military flights may have been carrying, they send an additional message to Washington.
Mr Trump has refused to rule out military action against the Maduro government.
The Russian President Vladimir Putin is putting down another marker, emphasising that Venezuela is Russia's ally and it is not going to give up this small foothold in Latin America.
It is another example of Mr Putin applying limited means to challenge US policy goals.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and his Venezuelan counterpart Nicolas Maduro are close allies
Mr Maduro narrowly won a presidential election in April 2013 after the death of his mentor, President Hugo Chávez. He was elected to a second term in May 2018 in an election seen as flawed by international observers.
Venezuela has experienced economic collapse - inflation was 800,000% last year. Three million people have left.
Mr Guaidó has accused President Maduro of being unfit for office, and won the support of many in the country as well as US and EU leaders.
The Maduro government is becoming increasingly isolated but Moscow has expanded co-operation with Caracas - increasing arms sales and extending credit.
shogun wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
Why? Uninvited for going against the policy/wishes of the Trump administration? Sit at a table with Trump and John Bolton? LOL!!
I'd wear that sh!t like a badge of honour. The only sh!teaters are at that table giving that administration the time of day. But cyak on cyakers.....
Redman wrote:shogun wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
Why? Uninvited for going against the policy/wishes of the Trump administration? Sit at a table with Trump and John Bolton? LOL!!
I'd wear that sh!t like a badge of honour. The only sh!teaters are at that table giving that administration the time of day. But cyak on cyakers.....
Its amazing that there is such acquiescence to the arbitrary choices of the US.
Golan Heights is another unilateral US decision to redraw borders and election results.
De Dragon wrote:Redman wrote:shogun wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
Why? Uninvited for going against the policy/wishes of the Trump administration? Sit at a table with Trump and John Bolton? LOL!!
I'd wear that sh!t like a badge of honour. The only sh!teaters are at that table giving that administration the time of day. But cyak on cyakers.....
Its amazing that there is such acquiescence to the arbitrary choices of the US.
Golan Heights is another unilateral US decision to redraw borders and election results.
Try again, that picture is of participants of a video conference call with Juan Guiado. Notice Yuh Eh Know Who Is Me Oar Moses at left.
Redman wrote:De Dragon wrote:Redman wrote:shogun wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
Why? Uninvited for going against the policy/wishes of the Trump administration? Sit at a table with Trump and John Bolton? LOL!!
I'd wear that sh!t like a badge of honour. The only sh!teaters are at that table giving that administration the time of day. But cyak on cyakers.....
Its amazing that there is such acquiescence to the arbitrary choices of the US.
Golan Heights is another unilateral US decision to redraw borders and election results.
Try again, that picture is of participants of a video conference call with Juan Guiado. Notice Yuh Eh Know Who Is Me Oar Moses at left.
Really?
Like I said...the problem is obvious.
De Dragon wrote:Redman wrote:De Dragon wrote:Redman wrote:shogun wrote:shake d livin wake d dead wrote:Shitlickers wish he coda b at that table
Why? Uninvited for going against the policy/wishes of the Trump administration? Sit at a table with Trump and John Bolton? LOL!!
I'd wear that sh!t like a badge of honour. The only sh!teaters are at that table giving that administration the time of day. But cyak on cyakers.....
Its amazing that there is such acquiescence to the arbitrary choices of the US.
Golan Heights is another unilateral US decision to redraw borders and election results.
Try again, that picture is of participants of a video conference call with Juan Guiado. Notice Yuh Eh Know Who Is Me Oar Moses at left.
Really?
Like I said...the problem is obvious.
You denying that that is what the picture is of?
Yes, vacillation by ill equipped PNM PM and Ministers who couldn't run a sno cone cart.
Espinet "eet fuh sale"
Guy Smiley' no, izza mistake tee hee hee"
JUHN Scarfy "eet fuh sale tuh de highest biddah"
JUHN Scarfy " we is neutral"
Moses "congrats on a second term Mads"
JUHN Scarfy "we eh get blank from de US"
Moses "aye Guides, wah gwaan"?
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