‘We Should Recognize the Danger At Hand’ | Steve Schmidt Talks Trump on MSNBC

Nov 2, 2024 | It's been an eventful week in American politics with Trump making multiple violent and racist threats. Steve Schmidt speaks with MSNBC's Nicolle Wallace about the final days of Trump's presidential campaign.

Kemi Badenoch Elected New Conservative Party Leader

Nov 2, 2024 | Former trade secretary Kemi Badenoch has been elected to lead the Conservative Party after a four-month-long race to replace former prime minister Rishi Sunak.

If I am not greatly mistaken, the Conservative Party has just hammered the final nail into its own coffin! Conservatives can now write their own epitaph, too!

My visitors will know that I have been saying for years now — ever since that ridiculous Brexit and that succession of duds as leaders — that the Tories were going the way of the Whigs before them: into oblivion. I have also written that they will soon be as dead as the dodo. It appears that my words are coming true quicker than even I could have imagined. – © Mark Alexander

Im toten Winkel : Traudl Junge, Hitlers Sekretärin, im Gespräch

Feb 16, 2009 | ’In the Blind Spot’: A conversation with Hitler’s secretary, Traudl Junge.

America First - Bilanz einer Amtszeit (1/3) | Doku HD Reupload (2019) | ARTE

Nov 2, 2024 | Reupload verfügbar bis 30/04/2025

Der Doku-Dreiteiler blickt hinter die Kulissen des Weißen Hauses und lässt die wichtigsten Berater von Ex-Präsident Donald Trump und Politiker aus aller Welt zu Wort kommen, um die kritischsten Momente in Trumps "America First"-Außenpolitik zu beleuchten. Bei den ersten NATO- und G7-Gipfeln lässt Trump keinen Zweifel daran, dass er nur nach seinen eigenen Regeln spielt.

Seit seinem Einzug ins Weiße Haus 2017 verfolgt der neu gewählte Präsident sein "America First"-Programm und scheut dabei keine Konflikte mit alten US-Verbündeten. Allein durch seinen Austritt aus dem Pariser Klimaabkommen und seine Nähe zu Wladimir Putin bricht Trump mit dem Status quo. Er geht sogar so weit, die wichtigste aller US-amerikanischen Allianzen zu gefährden. Jeremy Hunt, damals britischer Außenminister, erklärt: "Die NATO hat wahrscheinlich die größte Krise ihrer Geschichte durchgemacht."

In Interviews mit beteiligten Schlüsselpersonen zeichnet diese Folge detailliert Diskussionen nach und fasst noch einmal die wichtigsten Momente zusammen, in denen der ehemalige US-Präsident seine Amtskollegen schockierte.

Der ehemalige französische Präsident François Hollande beschreibt sein erstes Telefonat mit Trump im Weißen Haus wie folgt: "Der Präsident hat mir nicht gesagt, dass er vorhatte, die NATO zu verlassen. Was er sagte, lässt sich in einem Satz zusammenfassen: 'Wir wollen nicht mehr für euch zahlen, das amerikanische Geld ist für die Amerikaner da, und die Europäer sollen selbst für ihre Sicherheit zahlen.'"

Theresa May, erste Regierungschefin, die Trump im Weißen Haus empfing, fällt aus allen Wolken, als der Präsident während des gemeinsamen Lunchs vor seinem Team ausrastet, als er erfährt, dass ihm ein Anruf von Putin nicht weitergeleitet wurde.

Bei den ersten NATO- und G7-Gipfeln lässt Trump keinen Zweifel daran, dass er nur nach seinen eigenen Regeln spielt. Angela Merkel erklärt daraufhin: "Wir Europäer müssen unser Schicksal in unsere eigene Hand nehmen."

Anlässlich der Militärparade zum französischen Nationalfeiertag am 14. Juli fährt Emmanuel Macron großes Geschütz auf, um Trump zu umgarnen. Dabei hatte sein Vorgänger Hollande bereits gewarnt: "Erwarte nichts von Donald Trump, denke nicht, dass es möglich ist, ihn zu umgehen oder zu umgarnen, glaube nicht, dass er sein Programm nicht durchziehen wird."

Kurz nach seiner Rückkehr aus Paris trifft Trump seinen Verteidigungsminister James Mattis, der auf der Notwendigkeit von im Ausland stationierten US-Truppen beharrt. Der Präsident interessiert sich allerdings mehr für eine eigene Militärparade auf der Pennsylvania Avenue.

Vor allem Trumps Beziehung zu Putin sorgt unter den G7-Staatschefs für Beunruhigung, insbesondere, als der US-Präsident vorschlägt, Russland wieder in die Gruppe aufzunehmen. Diese Beunruhigung dauert auch nach dem ersten persönlichen Treffen zwischen Trump und Putin in Helsinki an – jener berühmt-berüchtigten Pressekonferenz, auf der Trump zu verstehen gab, dass er Putin mehr vertraute als seinen eigenen Geheimdiensten.

Dokureihe, Regie: Norma Percy (F 2019, 58 Min)

How Is Russia Trying to Destabilise Europe? | ARTE Europe Weekly

Nov 1, 2024 | n Georgia, a former Soviet republic, the pro-Russia party Georgian Dream won the parliamentary elections, amid accusations of vote rigging and Russian interference. Russia’s president Vladimir Putin is seeking to counter European influence both close to home and in emerging countries, particularly Africa. We look at how Russia and its allies are destabilising Europe.

Truth To Power: Why Elon Musk Is So Dangerous to Democracy

Nov 2, 2024 | The world’s richest man appears to be getting further and further out of touch with sanity every time he appears in public. But from his on-going attacks on the British government, his blatant promotion of hate speech through doctored algorithms on X (formerly Twitter), his financial interference through vote buying in the US elections, and his full-throated support for Donald Trump and the “Make America Great Again’ movement, Elon Musk appears to be not just the richest, but also most politically influential man on the planet.

Michael Lambert: Going for Growth but No Mention of Small Business

Nov 2, 2024 | After almost four months, the results of the Conservative Party leadership elections are about to be announced. Either Robert Jenrick or Kemi Badenoch will be the new leader. Jenrick has spent much of the campaign warning that foreign terrorists and murderers are walking our streets; Badenoch has been largely unseen.

Rachel Reeves presented her first budget which included raising £40 billion, much of it by increasing employers' National Insurance contributions. There was notably no mention of help for small businesses in the budget despite much talk of 'Going for Growth' which seems to depend upon foreign firms investing in the UK.

The Lincoln Project: Tuesday

Nov 1, 2024 | Trump’s hatred of women is bolder and clearer than ever. There’s no turning back now, Republican misogyny has long lost the woman vote. See you next Tuesday, Donald.

How any decent American could even think of voting for this extremely vulgar man is totally and utterly beyond my comprehension. Trump belongs in jail, not in the White House! If I were he, I’d be stocking up on orange instant tan to match the orange jumpsuit he’ll soon be wearing. – © Mark Alexander

Trump Will Turn the US into a Nazi State, Sparking Civil War | Rachel Bitecofer

Nov 1, 2024 | “They will set up mass deportation camps and start raiding Latino neighbourhoods.”

Trump’s America will resemble 1930s Germany, and an uprising from the left could spark civil war says political scientist Rachel Bitecofer.

Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 - II. Romance (Larghetto)

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Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E Minor, Op. 11 - II. Romance (Larghetto) (Live) · Krystian Zimerman · Los Angeles Philharmonic · Carlo Maria Giulini

℗ 1979 Deutsche Grammophon GmbH, Berlin
Released on: 1986-01-01

King Severs Prince Andrew’s ‘£1m-a-year’ Allowance

THE TELEGRAPH: Revelations made amid ongoing wrangling between the monarch and his disgraced younger brother

The King has severed the Duke of York’s “£1 million-a-year” allowance in recent weeks, it has emerged.

In an updated biography about the monarch, author Robert Hardman revealed that King Charles has instructed his Keeper of the Privy Purse to “sever” his brother’s living allowance.

The new chapters of Charles III: New King. New Court. The Inside Story, serialised by the Daily Mail, includes a palace insider confirming that “the Duke is no longer a financial burden on the King”.

The news comes amid ongoing wrangling between the monarch and his disgraced younger brother about his living situation in the 30-bedroom Royal Lodge home in Windsor Great Park.

The King, who was said to be losing patience with Prince Andrew in the early summer, was previously understood to have threatened to withdraw the funding that allows Andrew to keep living in the house, which has extensive upkeep requirements.

The Duke’s annual allowance – believed to be upwards of £1 million – has reportedly now been cut by the monarch, as have all payments towards his seven-figure private security detail. » | India McTaggart, Royal Correspondent | Friday, November 1, 2024

Tucker Carlson Claims that a Demon Attack Left Him Bleeding in Bed

THE GUARDIAN: Former Fox News host says he was ‘physically mauled’ by unknown entity in assault that left him with ‘claw marks’

Tucker Carlson, the former CNN and Fox News political chat host, has said he was “physically mauled” by a demon a year and a half ago, in an assault that he says left him bleeding and with scars from “claw marks”.

Carlson made the claim while speaking in an upcoming documentary, Christianities? In a preview clip on YouTube, Carlson is asked by John Heers of the non-profit First Things Foundation if he believed that “the presence of evil is kickstarting people to wonder about the good”.

“That’s what happened to me. I had a direct experience with it,” said Carlson.

Asked if he was referring to journalism, Carlson responded: “No, in my bed at night. I got attacked while I was asleep with my wife and four dogs and mauled, physically mauled.”

Carlson, who said he still bears the scars, said his assailant was a “demon”. He added: “Or by something unseen that left claw marks on my sides.” » | Edward Helmore in New York | Friday, November 1, 2024

Barbra Streisand : Woman in Love | Official Audio | Reupload

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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Zucchini Mezze with Garlic Yogurt - Easy & Healthy

Nov 1, 2024 | Nuraniye, a traditional dish and sometimes enjoyed as a mezze originating from the Aegean region, is said to have its roots in Turkish people who migrated from Crete. This healthy appetizer combines grated zucchini, yogurt, fresh herbs like dill and parsley, and a touch of garlic for a light, summery dish. Served cold, it’s a perfect balance of flavors for any Mediterranean-inspired meal.

For the full recipe, please click here, and then click on ‘more’.

Dimitra’s Dishes: Apple Crinkle Cake

Nov 1, 2024

Get the recipe here.

15 Memorable Party Food Favorites From the 1920’s We Abandoned

Oct 22, 2024 | The 1920s were a time of culinary innovation, introducing unforgettable party favorites like finger sandwiches and chicken a la King. As we look back, what made these dishes so special that we now abandon them? Join us as we explore 15 memorable party food favorites from the Roaring Twenties!

Life Under Adolf Hitler: The First Years of Nazi Germany

Jun 17, 2024 | In January 1933, Adolf Hitler rose to power in Germany with promises of peace and economic recovery. However, his true agenda soon emerged, targeting Jews and anyone else he perceived as an enemy.

This documentary explores how Hitler and the Nazis manipulated the German populace, transforming the nation into a totalitarian regime. Discover the propaganda, economic strategies, and brutal policies that shaped the early years of Nazi Germany.

America Needs YOU to Stand Up Against Fascism

Nov 1, 2024 | Just four days to go until Election Day and the choice at hand has never been clearer. Steve Schmidt explains why there's only one candidate who will uphold the values of America and why the other candidate will destroy it all.

Liz Cheney Likens Trump to Dictator after He Suggests She Face Firing Squad

THE GUARDIAN: Former congresswoman says Trump ‘wants to be a tyrant’ following former president’s comments

Donald Trump has called former congresswoman Liz Cheney a radical war hawk and said she should face being under fire with rifles “shooting at her” – prompting the anti-Trump Republican to warn the public against dictatorship and a presidential candidate who “wants to be a tyrant”.

Cheney recently endorsed Kamala Harris and has campaigned with her, trying to persuade Republicans who don’t want Trump to win another term in the White House in this election to vote for the Democratic ticket of the US vice-president and her running mate, Tim Walz. » | Maya Yang and Joanna Walters in New York and Chris Stein in Glendale, Arizona | Friday, November 1, 2024

Republicans Preparing to Reject US Election Result If Trump Loses, Warn Strategists

THE GUARDIAN: Polling experts point to ‘fake polls’ exaggerating his support, with baseless lawsuits alleging fraud already filed

Republicans are already laying the ground for rejecting the result of next week’s US presidential election in the event Donald Trump loses, with early lawsuits baselessly alleging fraud and partisan polls exaggerating his popularity to make it harder for his supporters to accept that he did not win, veteran strategists say.

The warnings – from Democrats and anti-Trump Republicans – come as Americans prepare to vote on Tuesday in the most consequential presidential contest in generations. Most polls show Trump running neck and neck with Kamala Harris, the vice-president and Democratic nominee, with the two candidates seemingly evenly matched in seven key swing states. » | Robert Tait in Washington | Friday, November 1, 2024