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Donald Trump Is Sworn In As the 45th US President (reuters.com)

Posted by msmash on from the how's-your-day dept.

Donald Trump was sworn in as the 45th president of the United States on Friday, succeeding Barack Obama and taking control of a divided country in a transition of power that he has declared will lead to "America First" policies at home and abroad. Reuters reports: As scattered protests erupted elsewhere in Washington, Trump raised his right hand and put his left on a Bible used by Abraham Lincoln and repeated a 35-word oath of office from the U.S. Constitution, with U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts presiding.

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  1. Re:already exceeding expectations by sycodon · · Score: 5, Informative

    You meaning advocating for a No Fly Zone in an area where the Russian Air force is operating daily?

    How do you enforce a No Fly Zone?

    A. Ask nicely that the planes leave.
    B. Hold a press Conference and strongly denounce that fact that you were ignored.
    C. Shoot down planes that violate the No Fly Zone.

    Who was it again who wanted a No Fly Zone?
    Hint: She kept a private email server.

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    When Fascism comes to America, it will call itself Anti-Fascism, and tell you to give up your guns.
  2. Re:Not a single time traveler? by __aaclcg7560 · · Score: 5, Informative

    Then explain why there were no credible threats in the past 8 years, but plenty against Trump before he took office?

    Please educate yourself. Obama had plenty of death threats and people have gone to prison for making them.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assassination_threats_against_Barack_Obama