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Contents 1 Editors Notes
5 Donald Trumps New Friend Kanye West
9 Why do you support- or not support- Donald Trump?
17 Can Theresa Crack Brexit?
21 Trumping All Over The World
25 Andrew Neil Vs. Theresa May
Editors Notes
Power Magazine was created to bring a light hearted
approach to the surreal political situation we have found ourselves in. Creating something not just informative, but funny and fashion orientated which gives readers a relatable outlook. This edition is packed full of hard hitting interviews with intellectuals as well as protesters exercising their right to free speech. In addition to this, by means of various other platforms such as Instagram and YouTube. We have created a fashion film highlighting the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. We are elated to have you as a part of our journey and we hope you enjoy our content.
Holly Lamb, Editor and Curator
DONALD TRUMP’S KANYE WEST NEW FRIEND
“We are both dragon energy”.
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n the age of media convergence, it doesn’t seem like too far of a stretch that an ex-
real-estate mogul and reality TV personality can take charge of one of the biggest countries in the world. Actually, yes, it’s still a little bit weird. But now they collaborate with rappers, what? Donald Trump has a new-found friend in one of the most contemporary, outspoken and influential musician/media icons of our day – Mr. Kanye West. The world famous “Gold Digger” rapper made a grand return to twitter this month and it seems the long bout of silence has allowed a lot of un-refined thoughts to build up in his mind. The inevitable Kanye media storm/ break-down always seems to be waiting around the corner. This time, things got political when West took to twitter to emphasize his love for POTUS - Donald Trump. “You don’t have to agree with Trump but the mob can’t make me not love him. We are both dragon energy. He is my Brother. I love everyone. I don’t agree with everything anyone does. That’s what makes us individuals. And we have the right to independent thought.” @Kanyewest. But for a rapper who preaches about ethnic diversity and has even criticised past presidents i.e. George Bush by stating in a world famous live video “Bush doesn’t care about black people”. Kanye’s recent actions seem a little out of character. Having such a significant cultural icon support a man with such questionable morals - especially towards minority cultures has caused a media riot. Maybe this is all just an elaborate plot to create some media buzz before West’s upcoming album release. I wouldn’t be surprised. By Holly Lamb
(Image Source @KanyeWest officiall Twitter account)
Why Can’t We Be Friends?
Why do you support or not support Donald Trump?
Why do you support or not support Donald Trump?
- Andrew Weill, Student of politics and occasional activist
important in order to understanding that we appreciate other peoples opinions of the world in which we live. Lucky for you we took to question and answer site Quora so you dont have to get your hands dirty. Quora is a question-and-answer site where questions are asked, answered, edited, and organized by its community of users. Anonymously on the site we called for American citizens to answer the question ‘Why do you support or not support Donald Trump’... Here are our responces.
“Originally, I just listened to what my parents and news said, that he was oppressing people
and
making
good
people seem bad. Then I realized this wasn’t the case and they just wanted to be right. He is a great president and liberals are too emotional to accept this”.
“I’m a patriot who passionately loves my country and the ideals on which it was founded, while acknowledging its many problems, past and present. I am a student of history and its lessons. I believe in the importance of competence, character, and taking responsibility. How could I possibly support Trump?”
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“An incomplete list of reasons why I do not and will never support Donald Trump: Dishonesty: Trump cheated his contractors while in business. He refused to release his tax returns. He ran a fraudulent university. Incoherence: during presidential debates, Trump said nothing meaningful Character: Trump has none. To put it mildly. Wrongness: Trump’s agenda is morally bankrupt. And incidentally, his following behave like their candidate. They have alienated me from America and from them. P.S. Any Trump follower reading this should keep in mind: after your gloating, your deflecting, and your childish insults, I have stopped caring what you feel. I regard your unreasonable commentary as pigeon poop: harmless, but filthy”.
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Jim Grupe, former Consultant at U.S. Department of Justice (2001-2006) Student of politics and occasional activist
“He’s a disgusting person who I would not want near me under any circumstances, and who would have surely been fired from any company where I have worked - and especially federal offices. He’s a constant liar. There is just not a single word out of his mouth that can be believed. He is completely UNtrustworthy, and very likely a criminal by any unbiased legal standard who is protected by his wealthy lineage. He acts like a spoiled child, and probably is one. His antics belittle the office and the Nation. He has destroyed the integrity and respect the United States once deserved. He is a bigoted hate-monger who attracts and encourages the worst elements of human society, and feeds off their admiration for being the “head rat”. His combination of ego and naivete are dangerous to the world. He is an egomaniac who thinks everything he does is wonderful, but is in fact a constant threat to the planet”.
May’s Bedtime Stories
Can Theresa Crack Brexit?
Can Theresa Crack Brexit? B
rexit? What’s that?
Well, at least we’re not the only ones. The Conservatives,
“Hard” Brexit, a term you’ve probably heard in passing,
yes - the same ones that proposed the idea of leaving
on the news, or by that one annoying friend who rambles
the European Union are seemingly left in a state of
on about politics when they’ve had one too many – is
confusion with regards to actions they take and what
essentially the strongest, most aggressive move away from
the repercussions will be. Even the Secretary of State for
the EU. Which denies free movement of people within
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs - Boris Johnson has
the EU to the UK but could also give up use of the single
recently warned Prime Minister Theresa May to “be true to
market. The single market is a term used to describe trade
promise” for negotiating deals with the European Union.
within the EU and was what the EU was initially set up for. This allows the movement of goods across Europe without
Political angst, cultural upset and a country on the brink
having to pay import tariffs and without the members
of a looming uncertainty. We’ve been left in a chaotic
having to merge their individual economies together.
scramble and in a place of insecurity. As of Friday 29th March 2019, the United Kingdom is officially scheduled to
A “soft” Brexit would allow Britain to be a member of the
say hasta la vista to the European Union.
single market, but we have to accept the free movement of people as a result of this.
Leader of the country, Prime Minister Teresa May is
don’t worry
pioneering mottoes such as “Brexit means Brexit”. Yes,
But
we know it means Brexit Teresa, but what are you actually
claims for destruction of the UK’s financial markets are
going to do to us? Let’s have some more information and
proving to be false. Whew. Actually, the UK’s economy
drop the sloppy slogans, yeah?
has been estimated to have grown by 1.8% in 2016 and
it’s not all doom and gloom, initial
employment rates hitting a (good) low of 4.3% in 2017. I The low down
wasn’t saying it was the cure for an injury, but definitely hopes of prosperity - maybe a plaster.
Once the European Union Withdrawal Bill has been passed. It will end the primacy of EU law within the UK. This is
Ultimately, Teresa May will have to decide on what
supposed to incorporate all of the EU legislation currently
approach she will take with leaving the EU - which will be
operating within UK law. Over a period of time, the
dropped/kept will be discussed with the 28-member states
government will decide which of these laws they would
of the EU who can choose to oppose or accept her terms.
like to keep, change or remove. Basically, we’ll be free
Hard, soft or somewhere in the middle, who knows? Let’s
to make our own laws and decisions and to no longer be
just hope her negotiating skills are better than her slogans.
imposed upon by the European Union.
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(Image by Reuters/Carlo Allegri)
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Trump visit to the UK is unacceptable”, as was resident of the ‘free world’ Donald Trump is set
to make a visit to the UK on Friday 13th July 2018.
stated by the inspirational Facebook page set up by Cheddar Gorgeous - a drag queen at Cha Cha Boudoir in the famous Gay Village in Manchester.
In 2017 a Government petition was started entitled ‘Prevent Donald Trump from making a State Visit to the United Kingdom’. The petition reached a whopping 1,863,708 signatures meaning that on the 20th of February 2017, the topic was debated in parliament. The Government responded: “HM Government believes the President of the United States should be extended the full courtesy of a State Visit. We look forward to welcoming President Trump once dates and arrangements are finalised”. This seemed to be the end of that matter. Until now. The confirmation of an arrival date has stirred up emotions all over the country and the general public is taking matters into their own hands by planning various protests around the UK to oppose the state visit.
The post continues to read “Let’s get visible, stand with our sister’s, brothers and others in America, and show that we are a country that celebrates diversity”. Cheddar Gorgeous is one of five drag artists that organised the event. Gorgeous saw that the visit was planned and asked the rest of his drag troupe Family Gorgeous, whether they wanted to head from Manchester down to London for the occasion. With the idea of showing solidarity with the minorities most affected by the Trump administration’s policies in America. In 2014, during an interview with GQ Magazine Trump called gay marriage “evil” and “wicked” provoking great controversy. The real estate mogul also commented “start with homosexual behaviour and just morph out from there” when asked what
Amongst the various protests organised across the UK for the Presidents arrival, some are slightly out of the ordinary. One of which is a Drag Protest against Trump’s visit. The “drag kings, queens, queers and their allies” are planned to march on parliament. “Due to the appalling way the Trump Administration has regarded the rights and welfare of LGBTQI communities of the US, the idea of a
was sinful. As well as this, Trump has removed protection for trans students and workers, fired all of the members of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV and AIDS and tried to re-ban trans people from the military. All of these factors are one giant leap backwards for the LGBTQI community in the United States, where many states have only just legalised Gay marriage.
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Andrew Neil Vs. Theresa May If you’re looking to investigate these pressing matters any further, here’s a short transcription from Andrew Neil’s interview with Theresa May:
Andrew Neil: So, Prime Minister the negotiations to leave the European Union begin. It’s a historic moment for our country. In what ways will Britain be a better country for leaving the European Union?
Theresa May: Well you’re absolutely right, Andrew, that this is a historic moment for our country. We’re putting into place now the decision that was taken in the referendum on the 23rd of June last year to leave the European Union and the formal process has begun. I’ve written to, as they say, invoke this Article 50 that people will have heard about which starts the process of formal negotiations. As we look ahead to the outcome of those negotiations I believe that we should be optimistic as a country about what we can achieve. I think when people voted last June what they voted for was for us to be in control; in control of our borders, in control of our laws, but I think people also voted for change in the country. And that’s why alongside the work that we’re doing on Brexit I’m clear that the government has a plan for Britain to build a more outward-looking country, a stronger economy where everyone plays by the same rules. A fairer society where success is based on merit, not on privilege.
And to ensure we’re a more united
nation. And somewhere that children and grandchildren can be proud to call home.
AN:
But we couldn’t have been better in all these ways and remained in the
European Union?
TM: Well the British people decided that they wanted to come out of the European Union and I think when they did – made that vote, when they gave that very clear message to us as politicians, I think what they wanted to see was the United Kingdom making its own decisions and not feeling that decisions were being taken in Brussels. It’s – in the letter that I’ve sent to trigger this formal process today I make the point that we’re not rejecting Europe, we’re not rejecting values of democracy and European values. What we are saying is that it’s about our national self determination as the United Kingdom. It’s about us having control.
AN: All
right, you’ve mentioned ‘in control’ several times, so let me start with
immigration and I do that because for many people the scale of immigration over the past ten years was a major reason. Not the only reason but a major reason why they voted to leave. So can the people who voted that way, can they be reassured that immigration will be significantly lower after Brexit?
TM:
Well you’re right. For a lot of people when they voted last year immigration
was one of the issues that was key in their minds. Again, I think what they wanted to know was that it was – the UK government was taking control of our borders, that decisions will be made here in the UK. Now obviously we want to see migration, net migration coming down. We’ve been able to put rules in place in relation to people coming here to the UK from outside the European Union. Now, as a result of leaving the EU when we leave we’ll be able to put rules in place decided here about the basis on which people can come from inside the European Union?
AN: But will immigration be significantly lower after Brexit? TM: Well, I think what we will see – we will see a difference in the number of people coming in, but I was Home Secretary for six years and when you look at immigration you constantly have to look at this issue because there are so many variables, so many different things that can happen in the world that affect the numbers of people trying to come here to the UK. What we will be able to do, as a result of leaving the EU, is to have control of our borders, is to set those rules for people coming from outside – from inside the European Union into the UK. We haven’t been able to do that so we’ll be able to have control on those numbers, set the rules for that, as we’ve been able to set the rules for others in the past.
AN: So what will the rules be for EU citizens coming here in the future? TM: Well we’ve – we’re looking at the moment at what we think should be right and we will be actually bringing forward a Bill in parliament in due course which will set out our proposals. There’s, if you like, a couple of issues around people from the European Union. Of course there are quite a few people from the European Union living here in the UK already. Some of them will have been here for a considerable period of time, others will have come more recently. One of the things I want to be able to do is to give them reassurance about their future, but I only want to do that when I know that those UK citizens who’ve moved over to countries in the European Union are also going to have that reassurance and those guarantees.
AN: I understand that, but what I’m talking about is the future, for people coming here in the future from the EU. I mean would you envisage for example as part of a Brexit deal that there would still be some sort of preference for EU citizens who want to come and work here?
TM: Well, what I’m clear about is that there will still be opportunities for people to come to the UK from the EU, but we will bring forward specific proposals on what the rules should be in due course and those will go through our parliament, those will be looked at by Members of Parliament and we’ll decide what those rules should be. We want to make sure of course that our economy is still strong. We see many people here working in our economy, working in our public sector, we want to make sure that we still have that strong economy, but people want us to be in control, and that’s the important thing and that’s what we will be doing.
If you want to read some more from this enlightening interview, you can read/view it in full here: Andrew Neil . (2017). Transcript: Andrew Neil’s Brexit interview with Theresa May. Available: https://blogs. spectator.co.uk/2017/03/transcript-andrew-neils-brexit-interview-theresa-may/. Last accessed 25th Apr 2018.
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