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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Sanchez01: 7:34pm On Oct 28, 2020
dohyn:
It has always been very obvious that Trump is a racist. But some of my fellow countrymen believe the sun shines through his ass.
He did the same with Adeshina. Now, he's doing the same with their kinswoman.

I wonder how they will spin this.
It is not a racial issue but ideals. Trump's approach to trade negates that of the WTO and NOI. He has a narrow view on trade which has worked for him a lot. The US must have studied NOI to understand her approach which they have found not to align with Trump's. Given the chance, they will to bring someone who will favour them onboard.

It is more of interest and not some colour or racial issue.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by fergie001: 7:37pm On Oct 28, 2020
Starzo:
Because we are in the words of a former British prime minister, "fantastically corrupt"
Besides the US and South Korea are very strong aliies
And the fact that China openly support her doesn't do her much favor in the White House
China declared after the US had taken a position.
China is supporting for several reasons:
Nigeria is a good partner in trade.
The WTO has 3 DDGs... Presently, a Nigerian, a Chinese and an American.

The WTO rules say that an American must be a DDG at all times, the other two can be rotated.

If China roots for the Asian, they lose their DDG-seat, meaning the Nigerian, and indeed Africa will lose the seat if NOI is chosen DG.

JAPAN has strained-trade relationship with S. Korea so the countries don't do each other favours.

NOI is close to Zoellick and top Democrats and globalists (that's not meaning she is a Democrat o)..that's why Trump doesn't want her.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by CSTRR: 7:38pm On Oct 28, 2020
fergie001:

That's what Trump wants.
He knows by voting, his candidate will still lose.

He just wants to dabaru everything. Worse still, the GC will.meet after the US elections. If he wins, he will be more emboldened.

But I know somewhere, there will be concessions and understanding.
Yes, he wants a stalemate.
He doesn't care about world trade.

It's naive to think US interests will change with Biden.

Interests is permanent.

It was under Obama that NOI lost the World Bank Presidency to a poorly qualified medical doctor from Korea with American passport.

Interests will not change.

Her hope is China. China must back her to the hilt.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Maobichek: 7:39pm On Oct 28, 2020
Koulture:
cool

USA under Trump is something else,yet Igbos or igbos see him as their messiah,the same way they tried to stop akinwunmi adeshina of Afdb.

They might be wondering how a lady from a corrupt shithole like Nigeria will be in charge of a sensitive position like the WTO.

I will advice you not to use IPOB and Igbo interchangeably because they are not the same, thank you.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Merimental(m): 7:39pm On Oct 28, 2020
Noneroone:
Us 'vetoes'? how possible?

pls op modify the title. US didn't veto anything.

I wonder. he can u veto a global affair's consensus choice. it's not an American "only" scenario.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Midas01: 7:40pm On Oct 28, 2020
Where is the lie? At least you can't call him racist as he wasn't racist.

All in all, NOI is winning this and nothing will stop her.
gaetano:
You can imagine what this British idiot is predicting. He's even again NOI
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by fergie001: 7:41pm On Oct 28, 2020
CSTRR:

Yes, he wants a stalemate.
He doesn't care about world trade.

It's naive to think US interests will change with Biden.

Interests is permanent.

It was under Obama that NOI lost the World Bank Presidency to a poorly qualified medical doctor from Korea with American passport.

Interests will not change.

Her hope is China. China must back her to the hilt.
Fact....the WTO issue didn't start with him, tbh.
Before Obama, just that Trump na microphone.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by CSTRR: 7:43pm On Oct 28, 2020
fergie001:

Fact....the WTO issue didn't start with him, tbh.
Before Obama, just that Trump na microphone.
Add to the fact that China is supporting her.

No US president in blue or red party will do different from what trump just did.

Unlike Nigeria, America knows something about strategic interests.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by MYMINDER(m): 7:44pm On Oct 28, 2020
fergie001:

US is one of those countries that can veto.
If consultations aren't successful....nothing will happen on Nov 9.

Trump would have lost the election by then. Trump does not like black people especially when they are in leadership positions. That is all what this is about.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Sanchez01: 7:44pm On Oct 28, 2020
linearity:


US can’t veto anything!

The rules stated that, all member states must have a consensus or rally around a single candidate at this stage for that candidate to prevail.

So if any single member state disagrees at this stage like US has done, they will move to the next stage, which is member states will state lobbying and influencing other states to back their prefer candidate, this is the consultation stage.

If after consultation, there is still no consensus candidate or non of the two candidates dropped off, it goes for a final vote and the winner of that vote will be about pointed.
DO NOT ABUSE THE WORD 'VETO'. The United States already vetoed (negated or opposed) her candidature. All that is left is to flex the power, which I am not sure they have the power to do.

I am not knowledgeable as to what happens when a candidate is opposed during the WTO selection process but the one thing I know is that the US will frustrate NOI if they cannot remove her. It is always about interest to the US.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Nobody: 7:45pm On Oct 28, 2020
Koulture:
cool

USA under Trump is something else,yet Igbos or igbos see him as their messiah,the same way they tried to stop akinwunmi adeshina of Afdb.

They might be wondering how a lady from a corrupt shithole like Nigeria will be in charge of a sensitive position like the WTO.

Don't Mind the Ones in Nigeria.
They don't know what's at stake.
IF that MAN is reelected, every Nigerian Family with Brothers and Sisters in the US should be prepared to receive dia relatives at Nigeria's airports permanently.
People have termed him MESSIAH of the Christians.
FOOLs, always presenting demselves 4 brainwashing.
Point of Correction.
It's the IGBOS in Nigeria and not the IGBOS in the US.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by OneKinGuy(m): 7:45pm On Oct 28, 2020
Jokes on the US. I have already edited the Wikipedia page to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Organization

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by fergie001: 7:45pm On Oct 28, 2020
MYMINDER:


Trump would have lost the election by then. Trump does not like black people especially when they are in leadership positions. That is all what this is about.
Its not her colour...it is her interests.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Emoney08: 7:46pm On Oct 28, 2020
Oh
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by fergie001: 7:46pm On Oct 28, 2020
CSTRR:

Add to the fact that China is supporting her.

No US president in blue or red party will do different from what trump just did.

Unlike Nigeria, America knows something about strategic interests.
They have party differences...but there is a place where national interests will supercede.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Mopolchi: 7:47pm On Oct 28, 2020
Koulture:
cool

USA under Trump is something else,yet Igbos or igbos see him as their messiah,the same way they tried to stop akinwunmi adeshina of Afdb.

They might be wondering how a lady from a corrupt shithole like Nigeria will be in charge of a sensitive position like the WTO.

You can use Igbos and not with a tribe.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by fergie001: 7:47pm On Oct 28, 2020
OneKinGuy:
Jokes on the US. I have already edited the Wikipedia page to Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Trade_Organization
Bad guy grin
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Noneroone(m): 7:47pm On Oct 28, 2020
Sanchez01:

What does veto mean? The US already rejected her; they already vetoed her candidature. Veto does not necessarily imply overruling. Constitutionally rejecting a move is considered as a veto.

Where did you get your education? undecided
Don't be dumb!
"veto" is an official action which the US hasn't taken yet in order to give room for more consultations. The US can still accept her candidacy without formal voting later in November.

However, the suggestion of Walker and his colleagues is not the final step of the process as some members can veto their suggestion, which the U.S. now threatened to do.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Coldie(m): 7:47pm On Oct 28, 2020
Omen Mr trump this is extreme hate for Nigeria
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by MYMINDER(m): 7:49pm On Oct 28, 2020
Sanchez01:

It is not a racial issue but ideals. Trump's approach to trade negates that of the WTO and NOI. He has a narrow view on trade which has worked for him a lot. The US must have studied NOI to understand her approach which they have found not to align with Trump's.

It is more of interest and not some colour or racial issue.

The same way you will tell yourself suspension of 'green card' applications for Nigerians based outside the USA has been suspended indefinitely is based on logic and clear reason. Nigeria is the LARGEST source of 'black skin' in the world! If you want to reduce the increase of the black race in America from EXTERNAL sources, just prevent Nigerians from permanently migrating officialy.

He is a racist like no other and almost all his decisions have this as the main driver beneath the surface.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by CSTRR: 7:50pm On Oct 28, 2020
There are something NOI can do.

Meet with secretary Lighthizer and lobby him.

She will make a few big compromises and pray China does not get furious.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Jadeng: 7:51pm On Oct 28, 2020
Racism !
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Fash20: 7:51pm On Oct 28, 2020
I have a deep respect for this woman
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by SpecialAdviser(m): 7:52pm On Oct 28, 2020
Koulture:
cool

USA under Trump is something else,yet Igbos or igbos see him as their messiah,the same way they tried to stop akinwunmi adeshina of Afdb.

They might be wondering how a lady from a corrupt shithole like Nigeria will be in charge of a sensitive position like the WTO.


Who ever told you any Igbo is seeing Trump as Messiah. Trump is loved by Christians because of his hard stance against Muslim fanaticism. Coincidentally majority of the Igbos are Christians. This is the are only area Igbos love him. These days, we don't care about him.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by MICHEALADEX(m): 7:52pm On Oct 28, 2020
Koulture:
cool

(A) USA under Trump is something else,yet Igbos or igbos see him as their messiah,the same way they tried to stop akinwunmi adeshina of Afdb.

(B) They might be wondering how a lady from a corrupt shithole like Nigeria will be in charge of a sensitive position like the WTO.



No bi lie brother...she headed the financial position of a country that couldn't save during her time in office.

To hell with her

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by MYMINDER(m): 7:53pm On Oct 28, 2020
fergie001:

Its not her colour...it is her interests.

Wrong. Her color makes him see her as never having his interests. You put the cart before the horse.
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by CSTRR: 7:55pm On Oct 28, 2020
This is why lobby power IS important.

Nigerian-Americans are in America eating burger and growing fat.

Zero lobby power in Washington.
They don't care about getting lobbyists to work for their interest both in America and in Nigeria.
They just go to school to earn a decent American salary.

A sad case of myopia.

Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and a few middle East countries have mastered this.

You want America to work for your interests.?
Fund their politicians.
And it's perfectly legal.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by TrebleChamp(m): 7:58pm On Oct 28, 2020
CSTRR:

That WAS the AFDB.
It didn't really affect them in anyway.

This is world trade. Much bigger stakes.

The US is the biggest economy on earth.
If memory serves, i believe the US also prevented NOI from becoming World Bank President that year.

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Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by Aboki99(m): 7:58pm On Oct 28, 2020
Which US? Hope not the Trump's USA that IPOB miscreants are falling over themselves to bootlick, fawn over and support unconditionally! What a stab if it's that same USA!
Re: #WTO-DG: Okonjo-Iweala Suggested As New WTO Chief, But US Vetoes by CSTRR: 7:59pm On Oct 28, 2020
TrebleChamp:
If memory serves, i believe the US also prevented NOI from becoming World Bank President that year.

Yes, under Obama. A democrat.

Interests is permanent.

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