@10:24, , 7/31/19

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1

Trump Administration Proposes Allowing Drug Imports for Cheaper Prescriptions

Katie Thomas at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 minutes ago

Consumers and some Democrats have long complained that the United States should be allowed to buy drugs from Canada, where high-priced products like insulin are much cheaper.

That would be an intelectual property violation.

2 

What to Watch For in Tonight’s Democratic Debate

Katie Glueck and Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 minutes ago

Everything you need to know about the presidential primary debate starting Wednesday at 8 p.m. E.T.

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/31/us/politics/live-updates-democratic-debate.html

3 

U.S.-China Trade Talks End With No Deal in Sight

Alexandra Stevenson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 minutes ago

Negotiators left Shanghai on Wednesday with little immediate sign of progress as both sides appear to be settling in for a long economic clash.

No surprise.

4 

A Rainbow Reading Out of Pete Buttigieg

Pachacutec at Ian Welsh - 1 hour ago

Hi. I’m the blogger artist formerly known as Pachacutec. If you are old enough to remember me as lefty a blogger, you’ve been on this Internet thing too long. But I digress. My friend Ian saw me tweet something, and he asked me if I wanted to do a piece about it. Sure, why not? […]

Could be.   I can wait for more evidence.

5 

Echo Trump’s Tough Talk, or Lift Tariffs? Democrats Clash Over Trade

Alan Rappeport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Though presidential candidates appearing at a debate on Tuesday generally favored a strong approach to China, they differed over whether protectionism was the way forward.

Taeiffs are generally an error.

End the trade war.

6

Who Won Night 1 of the Democratic Debate? Experts Weigh In

Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

Lower-polling candidates had their moments, but none outshone the front-runners, Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.

There is no compromise with Trump's party.
Progress toward a "More Perfect Union" is the Democratic party goal.

7 

What Kamala Harris Doesn’t Want to Be Asked at the Debate

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

In an extended interview, the California senator explains why she thinks litmus-test questions aren’t helpful and how she is approaching this campaign.

There is no objection to Kamala Harris and  no desire.
One must have dreams for government.

8 

A Provocateur on the Front Lines of China’s War of Words With the U.S.

Javier C. Hernández at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Hu Xijin, editor of the Global Times, is a combative public voice for Xi Jinping’s government at a time of open rivalry with the United States.

Hu Xijin "has been shown the instruments of torture".
He writes well on command.

9  

Debate Night: The ‘On Politics’ Breakdown

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

John Delaney, Elizabeth Warren, and the fight for the future of the Democratic Party. Plus: A chat with Charles Barkley.

Debate is the wrong form at this point in an election.

10 

In Wisconsin Swing District, a Range of Views on Immigration

Stephanie Saul at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Invoking family stories of coming to America, many left-leaning voters in the multiethnic city of Racine say immigrants should enter legally.

Legal entry is a novelty,   Eugenics drove it.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenics

11 

Democratic Debate Turns Ferocious Over Health Care

Abby Goodnough at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago

The candidates sparred angrily over whether to wipe out private health insurance and institute a government-run health system.

News wants blood.

12 

Bernie Sanders ‘Wrote the Damn Bill.’ Everyone Else Is Just Fighting About It.

Matt Flegenheimer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago

The 77-year-old democratic socialist from Vermont makes clear that he can still own the Democratic debate. And the debate stage.

It is an old dream,   Almost as old as a ballanced budget.
Yes, he wrote the bill.  It is still only a bill.

13 

Elizabeth Warren on Free College and Canceling Student Debt

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

Ms. Warren has proposed a $1.25 trillion plan that would wipe out most student debt.

What is free is not valued.
Eduation takes time and cash  Take less cash.

14 

Elizabeth Warren on a Wealth Tax

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

Ms. Warren wants to tax the 75,000 wealthiest families in the United States and reduce inequality.

Such a tax would help.

15 

Pete Buttigieg on Gun Violence: ‘I Was Part of the First Generation That Saw Routine School Shootings’

Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

During the Democratic debate, Mayor Pete Buttigieg and Gov. Steve Bullock both spoke in stark terms about how the epidemic of gun violence had personally affected them.

The U.S. believes in guns.

16 

Marianne Williamson on Race, Reparations and Trump’s ‘Dark Psychic Force’

Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

Ms. Williamson, the author and self-help guru, has drawn outsize attention during the first two Democratic debates for her unconventional responses.

I have a problem with the inheritance of moral debt.
It leads to Israel and Palestine.
Reconstruction failed and cannot be repaired.
Too many are dead.
Lead in Flint Michigan is a more current problem.

17 

Elizabeth Warren: Why Run for President Just to Talk About What Can’t Be Done?

Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

Senator Elizabeth Warren on Tuesday made her argument that Democrats should nominate a presidential candidate who will fight for sweeping change.

Dreams are necessary.

18 

How the 2020 Democrats Have Responded to Trump’s Attacks on People of Color

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

President Trump said a group of congresswomen should “go back” to the countries they came from — remarks Democrats roundly condemned as racist and divisive.

Donald Trump displayed his ignorant racism.

19

Sanders and Warren Battle Accusations of ‘Fairy Tale’ Promises as Intraparty Rift Flares

Alexander Burns and Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago

Moderate underdogs kicked off the Detroit debates by targeting the top candidates with charges of “wish-list economics” and “impossible promises” on health care.

No promise was made.

20

Tim Ryan on Food and Agriculture

Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago

Mr. Ryan wants to provide more federal funding for local and organic farms and promote carbon capture techniques.

I had to look him up.

He does not dream big.

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@17:30, , 7/30/19

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1

It’s Steve Bullock’s First Time on the Democratic Debate Stage. Here’s His Big Idea.

Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 34 minutes ago

The centerpiece of his campaign is getting money out of politics, which he argues is a prerequisite for fixing other problems.

 

Advertising is sold.

A campaign is advertising.

 

2 

500,000 Children Could Lose Free School Meals Under Trump Administration Proposal

Lola Fadulu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 34 minutes ago

A rule to tighten access to food stamps would also cut more than a half-million children from automatic eligibility for free school meals, a Virginia representative said.

 

Hungry children growup mentally slow.

 

3 

California Requires Trump Tax Returns Under New Election Law

Jennifer Medina and Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 34 minutes ago

The law requires that all presidential candidates release their tax returns in order to be placed on the ballot for the state’s primary next year.

 

Another lost battle.

 

4 

‘Moscow Mitch’ Tag Enrages McConnell and Squeezes G.O.P. on Election Security

Carl Hulse at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

Mr. McConnell, the Senate leader, has typically embraced nasty nicknames by critics. But criticism of his role in blocking election measures has taken hold in an unusual way.

 

I am not surprised Mitch McConnell has a delicate ego.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sisyphus

 

5 

Low in Cash and Polls, 2020 Democrats Get Creative With Accounting

Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

As Democrats gather for the next presidential debates this week, several are struggling with fund-raising. An accounting maneuver last month made some appear to have more cash on hand than they did.

 

The platform committee will be crowded.

 

6 

Half of Voters Believe President Trump Is Racist, Poll Shows

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago

The survey, which showed divisions along partisan lines, was conducted after Mr. Trump attacked four congresswomen of color and as he tore into Representative Elijah Cummings.

 

I have difficulty having faith in these numbers.

Try a different question, time, or sample.

 

7 

‘Nothing Happened, Ever’: General Defends Himself Against Sexual Assault Claims

Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

Gen. John E. Hyten, who has been nominated to be the Pentagon’s No. 2 military official, said he did not sexually assault a subordinate colonel at the United States Strategic Command.

 

I tend to give credence to Colonel Spletstoser.

 

8 

How Similar Are Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders, Really?

Sydney Ember and Thomas Kaplan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

You may be wondering how the race’s leading liberals differ. Or you may be a progressive voter trying to figure out whom to support. We’re here to help.

 

Elizabeth Warren is my choice.

 

9 

Why Democrats Are Unsure About How to Confront Trump’s Race-Baiting

Reid J. Epstein and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not convinced they will benefit in 2020.

 

The next election is comming.

 

10 

Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role

Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his influence.

 

The Saudi are not our friends.

 

11 

Trump Hails African-American Contributions to America Amid Battle With Black Critics

Peter Baker and Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago

African-American legislators from Virginia refused to attend the president’s speech commemorating the 400th anniversary of representative democracy in America, calling him an “emblem of hate.”

 

Empty words.

 

12 

What to Watch for Tonight in the CNN Democratic Debate

Shane Goldmacher and Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago

Everything you need to know about the presidential primary debate scheduled Tuesday at 8 p.m. Eastern time.

 

I did not watch.

 

13 

How We Fact-Check in an Age of Misinformation

Richard W. Stevenson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

On the eve of another round of presidential debates, it’s not just the candidates and the incumbent that The Times is scrutinizing.

 

There is no content on process here.

 

14 

Why Democrats Are Unsure About How to Confront Trump’s Race-Baiting

Reid J. Epstein and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

The president’s racially divisive attacks on Democrats of color might have been crippling for previous presidents, but many in the party are not convinced they will benefit in 2020.

 

A pep ralley has no counter.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pep_rally

 

15 

Got $100,000 to Buy Obama’s Old Basketball Jersey at Auction?

Emily S. Rueb at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

An auction house selling the jersey, which the former president is believed to have worn while playing in high school, says it could fetch that much when bidding closes in August.

 

No.

It is "the silly season".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silly_season

 

16 

Lawmakers Accuse Trump and Aides of Delaying F-16 Sales to Taiwan

Edward Wong and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

China has objected to the proposed sales, and Congress is worried that President Trump and his trade advisers might try to placate Beijing to get a trade deal.

 

Taiwan is nervous.

It has reasons. 

 

17 

Ahead of Debates, Pennsylvania Democrats Want Candidates to Stress Pragmatism

Trip Gabriel at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

In a key swing state, Democrats looking at the presidential field were more likely to follow their head than their heart in whom to support.

 

Beating Trump is job one.

The debate is about job two.

 

18 

On Politics: It’s Debate Night

NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago

For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national stage.

 

Not yet.   None of the twenty four are out.

 

19 

Trump Adviser Said to Have Pursued Saudi Nuclear Deal as He Sought Administration Role

Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago

A report from the House Oversight Committee disclosed new details of how Thomas Barrack, a close friend of the president’s, sought to employ his influence.

 

The Saudi are not our friends.

 

 20

Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Saudi Arms Sales

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago

The failure underscored that legislators’ simmering anger over both Saudi Arabia’s murder of a dissident columnist and its bloody war in Yemen has its limits.

 

Trump will sell arms to Saudi.

Congress has not been able to stop him.

 

 

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@21:20, , 7/29/19

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Senate Fails to Override Trump’s Veto on Saudi Arms Sales

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 52 minutes ago

The failure underscored that legislators’ simmering anger over both Saudi Arabia’s murder of a dissident columnist and its bloody war in Yemen has its limits.

The effort w as insufficient to block the sale of arms.

2 

Hospitals Would Have to Reveal Discounted Prices They Give Insurers, Under Trump Rule

Reed Abelson and Abby Goodnough at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 52 minutes ago

The proposal is part of the administration’s push to bring more transparency to health care markets.

Exposing the cost does not cut the price.

3 

The ‘On Politics’ Guide to the Second Democratic Debates

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 52 minutes ago

Democrats are gearing up for what’s expected to be a far more contentious face-off than the first debates.

What comes after Trump is always the question.

4 

Justice Dept. Moves to Block Asylum Claims Based on Family Ties

Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 52 minutes ago

The attorney general’s decision overturned an immigration appeals board ruling in 2018 that a Mexican migrant whose father was targeted by a drug cartel was eligible for asylum.

Asylum is a right.

5 

Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim He ‘Spent a Lot of Time’ With 9/11 Responders

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

The president repeated claims about his presence at ground zero during the signing ceremony for legislation to ensure health care funding for emergency workers who rushed to help.

Katie Rogers found no facts in Trump's claim. 

6 

Some Very Specific Things the President Could Do to Help Baltimore

Emily Badger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

And many things past administrations have done to hurt it.

True.   The administration is racist.

7 

Meditation For The Original Sin of Identification

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 3 hours ago

Humans are bundles of identification. We identify with simple things: our emotions, feelings in our bodies, thoughts. We identify with patterns of those things, and call them personality and assume that we are our personality. We identify more grandly. Perhaps we are a Muslim and someone burns a Koran and we get upset. A person […]

This way to solipcism.

8 

How Trump and Sharpton Became the Ultimate New York Frenemies

James Barron and Jeffery C. Mays at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

President Trump and the Rev. Al Sharpton have a history of using each other for their own purposes, whether as foes or friends.

Donald Trump has changed his politics and is surprised thumpat his coalition is different.
Donald Trump is a cult of personality.

9 

Republican Senators Are Cool to Trump’s Choice for Top Intelligence Post

Julian E. Barnes, Nicholas Fandos and Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

Democrats and former officials also expressed concern that the pick, Representative John Ratcliffe, will politicize what is supposed to be a nonpartisan job.

Everything is political to Republicans.
Some things are more political than others.

10 

Baltimore to Trump: You Lost Your Authority to Criticize

Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

Baltimore residents know their city has deep, ugly problems. But they say President Trump’s race-baiting insults are not going to help Charm City.

Race is the charm.

11 

How a Medicare Buy-In or Public Option Could Threaten Obamacare

Reed Abelson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

Some Democrats are proposing a government alternative to private insurance. But allowing people to choose such a plan may destabilize the A.C.A., some experts say.

Private health insurance is not a good deal for the institutions that pay the price for it.

12 

Kamala Harris and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Release Climate ‘Equity’ Plan

Lisa Friedman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

The Democratic candidate for president and the powerful House freshman are building on the Green New Deal with a plan to prioritize low-income communities.

Social engineering is tricky enough.

13 

L.G.B.T.Q. Rights Cases Stall Under DeVos, Report Finds

Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago

An analysis by the Center for American Progress found that the Trump administration was less likely to investigate claims of discrimination against L.G.B.T.Q. students.

No surprise to me.

14 

The Democratic Debate Lineups Could Lead to Fireworks. Here’s Why.

Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago

For half of the candidates, it may be their last chance to make an impression on the national debate stage.

People will try.

15 

Greta Thunberg to Attend New York Climate Talks. She’ll Take a Sailboat.

Lisa Friedman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago

The 16-year-old Swedish climate activist will cross the Atlantic in an open-cockpit racing yacht to attend a United Nations summit meeting on global warming.

ok

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/
sea surface temperatures; a snap shot.
https://www.ssd.noaa.gov/PS/TROP/DATA/RT/SST/ATL/20.jpg
https://cdn.star.nesdis.noaa.gov/GOES16/ABI/SECTOR/pr/08/600x600.jpg

https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/mobile/

16 

U.S. and China Resume Trade Talks Amid Dim Prospects for Deal

Ana Swanson and Keith Bradsher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago

American officials are playing down the likelihood of an agreement as they restart negotiations with their Chinese counterparts in Shanghai this week.

China does not want U.S. IP law.

17 

Trump Widens War on Race Critics While Embracing Black Pastors

Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago

President Trump extended his attacks on critics of color with an early-morning Twitter blast calling Al Sharpton “a con man” and “a troublemaker.”

Trump is a racist who needs black support.

18 

Kamala Harris Sets Up Debate Showdown on Health Care With New Plan

Abby Goodnough and Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Ms. Harris is forging her own path on the health care issue, putting forth a plan for providing Medicare for all Americans that stops short of the complete overhaul Bernie Sanders has proposed.

"Do not make the perfect the enemy of the good."
Health care is not an immediate issue. 
It could become one if the issue could be clarified.

19 

Seven 2020 Democrats Pledge to Focus First Bill on Fighting Corruption

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are among the presidential candidates earning approval from the government-reform group End Citizens United.

It is a good place to start.

20 

Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters

Katie Glueck and Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Mr. Biden’s halting performance at the June debate has stirred unease among some Democrats about his age, 76. They are looking for reassurance from his next debate on Wednesday.

The next president must be mentally sharp.


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@10:40, , 7/29/19

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1

Trump Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Saying He ‘Hates Whites’

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

President Trump extended his attacks on critics of color with an early-morning Twitter blast calling Mr. Sharpton “a con man” and “a troublemaker.”

 

"“Trump says I’m a troublemaker & con man,” he wrote on Twitter. “I do make trouble for bigots. If he really thought I was a con man he would want me in his cabinet.”"

 

Congressman Al Sharpton earns his position every day.

 

2 

Kamala Harris Sets Up Debate Showdown on Health Care With New Plan

Abby Goodnough and Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

Ms. Harris is forging her own path on the health care issue, putting forth a plan for providing Medicare for all Americans that stops short of the complete overhaul Bernie Sanders has proposed.

 

She is continuing the discussion of health care.

The discussion will be moot if the Senate does not change parties. 

 

3 

Seven 2020 Democrats Pledge to Focus First Bill on Fighting Corruption

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

Elizabeth Warren and Pete Buttigieg are among the presidential candidates earning approval from the government-reform group End Citizens United.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Citizens_United_v._FEC

 

Political debate is between individuals.

A corporation cannot hold a political or religious opinion.  It has no mind.

 

The Citizens United decision must be reversed.

 

 4

Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters

Katie Glueck and Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

Mr. Biden’s halting performance at the June debate has stirred unease among some Democrats about his age, 76. They are looking for reassurance from his next debate on Wednesday.

 

OK

 

5 

Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted

Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

The defense teams for those accused of plotting the attacks say the statements are inadmissible because interrogations conducted at Guantánamo Bay are tarnished by earlier torture at C.I.A. sites.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Al-Qaeda

 

Military action against Al-Qaeda is a War Crime.

Imprisonment at Guantanamo is another War Crime.

 

Reparations are owed. 

 

6 

A Question Rarely Asked: What Would Medicare for All Cover?

Austin Frakt and Elsa Pearson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago

If it followed the path of traditional Medicare, it would end up paying for a lot of coverage that has little medical value.

 

The presumption is that health care is covered.

This should include mental health and dentistry.

 

First let it be established that health care is an entitlement.

 

7 

A Luxury Box at Citi Field, an M.T.A. Contract and $188,000 for Cuomo

Emma G. Fitzsimmons, J. David Goodman and Agustin Armendariz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Gov. Andrew Cuomo attacks Metropolitan Transportation Authority contractors for profiting from the agency. But he relies on some of the same firms for major campaign cash.

 

Pass another law.

 

8 

On Politics: Trump’s Intelligence Director to Step Down

NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

President Trump and the director, Dan Coats, were often at odds over Russia, North Korea and the president’s own attacks on the intelligence community.

 

Old news. 

 

9 

John Ratcliffe, Nominee for Intelligence Chief, Is Seen as Staunch Trump Ally

Jacey Fortin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

The congressman from Texas sharply challenged Robert S. Mueller III, the former special counsel, during last week’s hearing.

 

Trump would not have it any other way.

 

10 

Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices

Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago

The senator led a bus trip to Canada with patients who use insulin (and reporters) to dramatize high prices in the U.S. that he attributes to corporate greed.

 

Drama could help.

 

11 

Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About Impeachment? Because Voters Aren’t Asking

Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago

Impeachment is popular among Democratic voters, but remains secondary to issues like health care. And their support is tempered by the worry that nothing will come of it.

 

Impeachment will not be effective.

Failure would encourage Trump's base.

 

12 

Dan Coats to Step Down as Intelligence Chief; Trump Picks Loyalist for Job

Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

President Trump said Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas, a staunch defender of the president, would replace Mr. Coats, who was an important link to the Republican establishment.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rY0WxgSXdEE

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6bfyUplI0c

 

13 

Trump Accuses Black Congressman and Allies of Being Racist, Deepening Feud

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The president defended his criticism of the congressman and his “disgusting, rat and rodent infested” district, even as Democrats and the local newspaper fired back.

 

Trump is attacking the wrong people.

All that matters to his base is the attack.

 

14 

Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying

Sharon LaFraniere, Maggie Haberman, William K. Rashbaum, Ben Protess and David D. Kirkpatrick at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign.

 

Yes.

 

15 

Nadler Says Trump ‘Richly Deserves’ Impeachment

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

The remarks by Representative Jerrold Nadler were the most forceful public comments yet from the leader of the panel that would open the proceedings to remove the president from office.

 

True. 

 

16 

A Recession Is Coming (Eventually). Here’s Where You’ll See It First.

Ben Casselman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 18 hours ago

Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be watching to figure it out.

 

Ben Casselman is guessing. 

 

17 

Heading Into Long Recess, House Democrats Take Home a Mixed Record

Julie Hirschfeld Davis at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago

House Democrats left Washington for the summer with a long list of symbolic victories, but an even longer one of unfulfilled goals.

 

The Republican Senate has been effective.

 

18 

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019

Tony Wikrent at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019 by Tony Wikrent Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus Strategic Political Economy These journalists exposed the corruption that led to Puerto Rico’s mass protests [CNN, via Naked Capitalism 7-24-19] The World’s Biggest Lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, will force US government to stop […]

 

Tony Wikrent needed a forum.

 

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Why Democrats Are So Far From Consensus on 2020

Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

As the next debates loom, the progressive wing of the party wants sweeping change. Many others just want to jettison the president.

 

Democrats are debating their platform.

 

20 

Open Thread

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago

Use this thread to for discussions that are off topic to recent posts.

 

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

 

I hope to finish with my broken left wrist next month.

 

 

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@20:08, , 7/28/19

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1

Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices

Sydney Ember at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

The senator led a bus trip to Canada with patients who use insulin (and reporters) to dramatize high prices in the U.S. that he attributes to corporate greed.

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_(medication)

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_(medication)#Economics

 

Bernie Sanders has a good point. 

Regulatory solutions exist. 

 

2 

Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About Impeachment? Because Voters Aren’t Asking

Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Impeachment is popular among Democratic voters, but remains secondary to issues like health care. And their support is tempered by the worry that nothing will come of it.

 

Impeachment is recognized as ineffective without removal by the senate.

Trump must be defeated in the general election.

 

The debate centers on priorities after the defeat of Trump. 

 

3 

Dan Coats to Step Down as Intelligence Chief After Strife With Trump

Maggie Haberman, Julian E. Barnes and Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

President Trump said Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas, a staunch defender of the president, would replace Mr. Coats, who was an important link to the Republican establishment.

 

Trump loves his bubble. 

 

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Trump Accuses Black Congressman and Allies of Being Racist, Deepening Feud

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

The president defended his criticism of the congressman and his “disgusting, rat and rodent infested” district, even as Democrats and the local newspaper fired back.

 

"Ignore that little man behind the curtain"

 

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Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying

Sharon LaFraniere, Maggie Haberman, William K. Rashbaum, Ben Protess and David D. Kirkpatrick at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign.

 

Good

 

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Ben Casselman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be watching to figure it out.

 

Ben Casselman is guessing.

 

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Heading Into Long Recess, House Democrats Take Home a Mixed Record

Julie Hirschfeld Davis at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago

House Democrats left Washington for the summer with a long list of symbolic victories, but an even longer one of unfulfilled goals.

 

The electorate can expect no more.

 

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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019

Tony Wikrent at Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019 by Tony Wikrent Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus Strategic Political Economy These journalists exposed the corruption that led to Puerto Rico’s mass protests [CNN, via Naked Capitalism 7-24-19] The World’s Biggest Lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, will force US government to stop […]

 

It is time to stop making things worse.

 

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Why Democrats Are So Far From Consensus on 2020

Reid J. Epstein and Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago

As the next debates loom, the progressive wing of the party wants sweeping change. Many others just want to jettison the president.

 

The Democrats have a primary consensus.

The contenders are fighting over who gets to lead the parade.

 

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Open Thread

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago

Use this thread to for discussions that are off topic to recent posts.

 

Sooner is better.     As soon as you can is best. 

 

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Washington, D.C., Power Failure Affects More Than 30,000 Customers

Neil Vigdor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Potomac Electric Power Company said most of those who lost service had their electricity restored after about four hours.

 

Grid stability costs.

 

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What Kamala Harris Believes

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The Democratic candidate wants relevant policy, not “a beautiful sonnet.” Is that enough for voters?

 

Kamala Harris should keep her day job.

 

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Trump Assails Elijah Cummings, Calling His Congressional District a Rat-Infested ‘Mess’

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The president lashed out at the Maryland Democrat on Twitter, accusing the congressman of being “a brutal bully” to Border Patrol agents.

 

Money is tight for Democrats.

 

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For Trump, Staying on the Line Helps Keep the G.O.P. in Line

Carl Hulse at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

President Trump spends more time working the phones to Capitol Hill than his recent predecessors, which has paid off in his relationships with Republicans in Congress.

 

Hands on management.

 

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Impeachment Calls and a Booker-Biden Fight: This Week in the 2020 Race

Maggie Astor and Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The 2020 Democrats reacted to the Mueller testimony, candidates tried out attacks before next week’s debates and Joe Biden received some good news.

 

Noise.

 

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Pelosi. Clinton. Obama. Now ‘the Squad’ Is the New Target for the Right.

Jeremy W. Peters at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Four women have reached a notoriety virtually unheard-of for freshmen House members, thanks to a relentless conservative fire usually trained on senior Democrats.

 

None of them can be hurt.

 

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Is B.D.S. Anti-Semitic? A Closer Look at the Boycott Israel Campaign

David M. Halbfinger, Michael Wines and Steven Erlanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement aims to press Israel to change its policies toward the Palestinians. It has generated heated debate and much misinformation.

 

The Israilies think so.

Zionism is a national identity.

 

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‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments

Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Ms. Williamson, a spiritual adviser and long shot presidential candidate, stood by her claim that antidepressants are overprescribed, which experts say stigmatizes mental illness.

 

No, she is not viable. 

 

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States Rush to Make Voting Systems More Secure as New Threats Emerge

David E. Sanger, Reid J. Epstein and Michael Wines at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

Amid growing warnings about the potential for voting machines and databases to be hacked, states are buying new machines. But some experts say vulnerabilities remain.

 

The  voters are manipulated.

"Garbage in; garbage out."

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