Philippines protesters burn effigy of Trump shaped like swastika

[DonViejo]

Source: The Hill



BY BRETT SAMUELS - 11/13/17 09:15 AM EST

Protesters in Manila burned a 13-foot effigy of Donald Trump twisted in the shape of a swastika during his visit Sunday to the Philippines.

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The effigy was created by artist group Ugat Lahi, and was front-and-center at a rally during Trump’s meeting with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations. Others carried signs that read “Dump Trump” and “Down with US Imperialism.”

Philippine police reportedly blasted water cannons and used batons on protesters outside the United States Embassy.

Trump arrived Sunday in the Philippines, the last stop on his trip to Asia. He was friendly with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, praising their “great relationship.”


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[exboyfil]

1. With apologies to Evita

[Trump:]
Did you hear that? They called me a Nazi!
They actually called me a Nazi!

[Admiral:]
But Senor Trump it's an easy mistake
I'm still called an admiral
Yet I gave up the sea long ago