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[Ringsword]

Learn from Lei Feng's Good Example.

Awww... he so wants a love letter from Khamenei like he got from Kim.

So,all the Iranian leader had to do was get the biggest,bestest,most nicest Hallmark card with gushing praise and thanks handwritten by Khamenei himself (with a million dollar gift card inside of course) and world peace will ensue.......so easy-why isn't it done?I wonder what XJP will have to gift the mega-greedy Orange Bozo to soothe Sino-American relations?

 

[tygyg1111]

So,all the Iranian leader had to do was get the biggest,bestest,most nicest Hallmark card with gushing praise and thanks handwritten by Khamenei himself (with a million dollar gift card inside of course) and world peace will ensue.......so easy-why isn't it done?I wonder what XJP will have to gift the mega-greedy Orange Bozo to soothe Sino-American relations?

"Because prostitution is illegal in China, we propose to turn over these fine Belarusian ladies that we caught en route to DongGuan to yourself; both as a means to give them a second chance in life, and secondly, to give yourself much needed R&R after all this Israel-Iran business"

Trump to aide: "Accept all concessions and sign the fuckin deals now!"

 

[siegecrossbow]

"Because prostitution is illegal in China, we propose to turn over these fine Belarusian ladies that we caught en route to DongGuan to yourself; both as a means to give them a second chance in life, and secondly, to give yourself much needed R&R after all this Israel-Iran business"

Trump to aide: "Accept all concessions and sign the fuckin deals now!"

What if he dies from heart related complications mid-Golden Shower? China might have to deal with a marginally more competent leader…

 

[Ringsword]

What if he dies from heart related complications mid-Golden Shower? China might have to deal with a marginally more competent leader…

Or most likely Melania will *end * the reign of the Orange Bozo because as his habit of always trading the *older model" for the newest,latest *model* and cutting Melania out of any lucrative divorce-will not end well.

 

[siegecrossbow]

Or most likely Melania will *end * the reign of the Orange Bozo because as his habit of always trading the *older model" for the newest,latest *model* and cutting Melania out of any lucrative divorce-will not end well.

How is she gonna do that without breaking any laws?

 

[Ringsword]

How is she gonna do that without breaking any laws?

Melania is quiet but underneath possibly a raging East European volcano and being tossed aside like an old shoe .....well let's say whatever is in hand in a moment of rage like letter opener can be quite *effective*-just saying and hoping no jury will convict especially after she "spills all the beans"Hypothetical mind you but dumbass Trump basically crosses everyone and sometimes the absolute wrong one.

 

[siegecrossbow]

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Instead of Forbidden City dinner everyone will return with his/her own limited time signed copy of Governance of China!

 

[FriedButter]

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Trump Administration to Reconsider Asbestos Ban​

In March, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized a rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) to ban the use and import of asbestos — a known carcinogen still presents in some vehicles and industrial facilities in the United States. This was the first chemical banned under a 2016 update to the chemical safety law. The ban targeted chrysotile asbestos, which is the only form currently used or imported in the U.S. and came after the previous Trump administration postponed similar action

Industry groups responded quickly, filing legal challenges and arguing that the ban was too broad and failed to consider existing workplace safety regulations. They echoed arguments made in a successful industry appeal during the late 1980s, which blocked the EPA’s first attempt to ban asbestos. Since then, bipartisan legislation has strengthened TSCA, and the EPA — under the Biden administration — completed a fresh review leading to the 2024 chrysotile ban.

In a significant legal twist, the Fifth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals granted a stay on these industry challenges at the EPA’s own request. The agency now must conduct a regulatory review mandated by a Trump-era executive order. Industry opponents claim the EPA overstepped by issuing a blanket ban instead of working within established occupational health guidelines, disregarding the scientific consensus that there is no safe level of asbestos exposure. The stay halts litigation and requires the EPA to reconsider the ban in light of the Trump administration’s broader policy priorities, which tend to favor industry concerns over public health. The rule isn't overturned, but its future is uncertain. Depending on the EPA’s review, the regulation could be upheld, amended, or rescinded — potentially reigniting legal disputes and reshaping the future of asbestos regulation in the U.S. For public health advocates and those affected by asbestos-related diseases, the delay represents another hurdle in eliminating this hazardous material.

Although asbestos use has steadily declined in the U.S., and over 50 countries have banned it outright, raw chrysotile asbestos was still imported as recently as 2022 for the chlor-alkali industry. This industry uses asbestos diaphragms to produce sodium hydroxide and chlorine, which are essential for water treatment. Eight such plants remain in operation in the U.S.

The March 2025 court stay reflects the Trump administration’s approach to regulation: reducing federal oversight to promote economic growth. The executive order at the heart of this review requires federal agencies to revisit major regulations from the past five years, focusing on those affecting domestic energy and industrial competitiveness. This regulatory philosophy stands in stark contrast to overwhelming scientific evidence that asbestos is a deadly carcinogen with no safe exposure level. The EPA’s 2024 ban on chrysotile asbestos, though long overdue, was a critical public health measure that should remain in place.

Recently, the Trump administration announced plans to reconsider the proposed ban on chrysotile asbestos, as revealed in a new court filing. This signals a potential shift in the EPA’s regulatory stance, despite the prior proposal for stricter limits under TSCA. Chrysotile asbestos is mainly used in vehicle brakes, gaskets, and some industrial materials. Although U.S. asbestos use has declined over decades, a complete federal ban has never been enacted. Asbestos exposure is directly linked to mesothelioma, lung cancer, and other severe diseases.

Public health advocates warn that easing restrictions could put lives at risk and reverse progress in workplace safety. The EPA has stated it will review the scientific basis for the ban and consider public input before making a final decision.

Requesting a pause in ongoing litigation, the EPA asked the Fifth Circuit to halt the case for six months to reassess the 2024 rule—though the agency indicated that any regulatory changes could take up to two and a half years. During this time, the EPA will review whether some rule requirements exceeded the mandates of the 2016 TSCA amendments and whether workplace protections should be revised.

If the court grants a pause, the EPA will reconsider whether workplace protections in the rule should apply to chemical manufacturers beyond just titanium dioxide producers. For instance, Chemours Co., a titanium dioxide maker, voluntarily disclosed to the EPA its use of asbestos-containing sheet gaskets. Yet, the rule’s worker safety requirements were broadly applied to other chemical producers, despite noted information gaps.

The EPA will also examine whether the bans on asbestos sheet gaskets and chrysotile asbestos for certain chlor-alkali manufacturers went further than the law requires. Chlor-alkali manufacturers can use asbestos-based diaphragms or alternative technologies to produce chlorine and caustic soda. The agency intends to ensure that the rule is based on the best available science, as TSCA requires.

Industry groups — including the American Chemistry Council (ACC) and Olin — plan to challenge whether the EPA properly followed TSCA, and specifically whether asbestos workplace regulation should fall under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration instead. Meanwhile, labor unions and health organizations, led by the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO), argue the EPA’s rule does not do enough to protect workers and the public. Workers at risk include auto mechanics exposed to imported parts with asbestos and factory employees handling asbestos-containing gaskets in industrial equipment.

Both industry and labor petitioners have cited previous Fifth Circuit decisions on asbestos. Industry briefs reference the 1991 Corrosion Proof Fittings v. EPA decision, which overturned a broad asbestos ban because the agency had not chosen the least burdensome regulatory alternative as required by the original 1976 TSCA. That ruling was pivotal in shaping the 2016 TSCA amendments, which removed some regulatory barriers. Labor briefs point to the Fifth Circuit’s Borel v. Fibreboard ruling, where manufacturers were required to disclose risks from foreseeable uses of their products. The current case — Texas Chemistry Council v. EPA, 5th Cir., No. 24-60193 — remains pending, with the EPA’s motion to pause litigation filed on June 16, 2025.

 

[AssassinsMace]

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Instead of Forbidden City dinner everyone will return with his/her own limited time signed copy of Governance of China!

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I'm skeptical because Trump is apparently telling everyone in the world to not do business with China in his liberation day trade negotiations. That's what the Republicans want. Every time there's an agreement, Trump slaps new sanctions to which the next meeting will only be about removing those. Nothing has changed. In the end it's only advancing US interests while the status quo against China remains.

I'm for China and the West decoupling because that's the only way they're going to see the truth. The only way the West can have what they're use to having is by violating human rights just like they use to do and what got them there in the first place. That will ruin their entire modern narrative they built up for themselves that they care about human rights which is the only thing they have to stave off the world wanting their revenge. That's their dilemma.

Along with this and the NATO European chief calling Trump "Daddy", Europe doesn't deserve the respect they think they deserve acting like they're a superior life form in a higher evolutionary stage above everyone else. If they have values they have to protect, don't do business at all with China because then that would mean they care about what they say. But they don't. They still want to make money off the Chinese because they need it being from lands that have nothing where they can't afford to continue living their first world lifestyles. That's why they invaded and tried to colonize the world. Today they're back to their original borders having little of their own to turn into something and having to be dependent on others from beginning to end.

 

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I'm skeptical because Trump is apparently telling everyone in the world to not do business with China in his liberation day trade negotiations. That's what the Republicans want. Every time there's an agreement, Trump slaps new sanctions to which the next meeting will only be about removing those. Nothing has changed. In the end it's only advancing US interests while the status quo against China remains.

I'm for China and the West decoupling because that's the only way they're going to see the truth. The only way the West can have what they're use to having is by violating human rights just like they use to do and what got them there in the first place. That will ruin their entire modern narrative they built up for themselves that they care about human rights which is the only thing they have to stave off the world wanting their revenge. That's their dilemma.

Along with this and the NATO European chief calling Trump "Daddy", Europe doesn't deserve the respect they think they deserve acting like they're a superior life form in a higher evolutionary stage above everyone else. If they have values they have to protect, don't do business at all with China because then that would mean they care about what they say. But they don't. They still want to make money off the Chinese because they need it being from lands that have nothing where they can't afford to continue living their first world lifestyles. That's why they invaded and tried to colonize the world. Today they're back to their original borders having little of their own to turn into something and having to be dependent on others from beginning to end.

Whos that youtube guy Andrey Vondemark?