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By Peter Koenig “ German government officials have  proposed giving Britain access to the European Union’s single market in return for a fee, … The 35-page report on the potential costs of Brexit to Germany said Britain’s departure from the EU risked “serious economic and stability relevant consequences; effects in particular on the real economy.” The ministry officials calculated Berlin would have to pay an additional 4.5 billion euros ($5 billion) a year into EU coffers as a result of Britain’s departure from the bloc. To mitigate the cost, they floated the idea of charging Britain for access to the single market.  “Such a future financial contribution should be used to alleviate the financial consequences of Brexit (reduction in EU spending or increase in payments for other member states),” Focus quoted the officials as saying. … ( Reuters, May 6, 2017) It’s hilarious! – Germany offering Britain post-BREXIT access to the European market for an annual “fee”! And this, from t

James Comey Originally appeared at  ZeroHedge Update 1:  AG Jeff Sessions sent the following statement to all FBI employees tonight: The President of the United States has exercised his lawful authority to remove James B. Comey, Jr., as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. By operation of law and effective immediately, Deputy of law and effective immediately,  Deputy Director Andrew McCabe assumed the position of Acting Director of the FBI. As you well know, the FBI is an exceptional law enforcement and intelligence agency. It is made so by you, the devoted men and women who work tirelessly to keep our country safe.  Thank you for your steadfast dedication and commitment during this time of transition. *  *  * The initially amicable, then increasingly more controversial, contentious and, finally, rancorous relationship between President Donald Trump and FBI Director James Comey has just ended with a bang and with the utterance of Trump’s two favorite w