Rajoy speaks to Trump and offers to act as a link with Latin American countries

Wednesday, February 8th 2017 - 11:20 UTC

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United States President Donald Trump has expressed his commitment to NATO and bilateral cooperation with Spain during a telephone call with Spanish Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy, a media report said on Wednesday. They also discussed the fight against the terrorist group Islamic State (IS), and Spain's role as potential bridge with Latin American countries and Europe. Read full article

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Think
Well...

I would tell PM Rajoy the same as the EU told PM May...

“We don't need no ”bridge“ to Mr. Trump... We have Twitter...”
Feb 08th, 2017 - 11:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Voice
“According to Rajoy's office, the Prime Minister told Trump that Spain was in the best situation to be an interlocutor for the US in Europe”

Also happens to be second from last in the contributions to NATO...so not exactly in the best situation to be an interlocutor for the US in Europe...
Also how condescending to claim to act as a link with Latin American countries...which Latin American countries have approved this...?
Feb 08th, 2017 - 12:48 pm - Link - Report abuse -1
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RafaelM
@Voice he was offering Trump to help him against Latin American nations. He wasn't offering Latin American nations to help against Trump. What an opportunist!
Feb 08th, 2017 - 04:40 pm - Link - Report abuse +2
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Think
@RafaelM..as PM May offering Trump to help him against European nations. She wasn't offering European nations help against Trump. What an opportunist!
Feb 08th, 2017 - 09:23 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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DemonTree
They would both be far better offering the opposite. Europe needs to be as united as possible and the EU should get that army set up ASAP. Both Trump and Putin would love to divide and weaken Europe.
Feb 08th, 2017 - 11:07 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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Think
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Thanks...
Feb 08th, 2017 - 11:23 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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Voice
That'll larn yer...;-)))
Feb 08th, 2017 - 11:34 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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Think
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XFCU0dYgeeQ ... ;-)
Feb 08th, 2017 - 11:58 pm - Link - Report abuse -3
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The Voice
In the absence of Nostrils Think, you have the floor! Object of derision, chief nabo, pelotudo, turnip, etc etc Enjoy!

Perhaps they will present Macri with a Davy Crocket hat - made from beaver pelts of course.. :-)
Feb 09th, 2017 - 03:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pete Bog
“with Trump emphasizing on the importance of all NATO allies sharing the burden of defense spending.”

Including Spain sharing the burden?

So that'll be a couple of Typhoons coming into service then.

“Rajoy said he was confident of a strong EU integration in the coming months ”

Maybe, but we'll see what happens in the German French and Dutch elections.

Maybe Spain will be able to match the financial contribution the UK has shovelled into the EU, to ensure 'its integration'. This British wine is good, *hic*
Feb 09th, 2017 - 07:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Spain only wants to get into trumps pocket to he might show them favour over Gibraltar,

Spain can never be trusted,
Feb 09th, 2017 - 08:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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RafaelM
Spain has long wanted to be a tier one ally of the USA (like UK, Israel, and Japan). But they lack the qualifications: Is not a technological and economical powerhouse, there isn't a pro-Spanish community in USA lobbying on their behalf, they can't pledge all-weather military support. If the Spaniards like Trump so much they are welcome to swap places: You get NAFTA and we get the EU. Lets see how that works for you.
Feb 09th, 2017 - 09:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Briton
Apparently they are not popular with the American military or in NATO;s good books
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