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Trump Lashes Out at Al Sharpton, Saying He ‘Hates Whites’
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.
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Kamala Harris Sets Up Debate Showdown on Health Care With New Plan
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.
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Seven 2020 Democrats Pledge to Focus First Bill on Fighting Corruption
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.
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Why Joe Biden’s Age Worries Some Democratic Allies and Voters
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
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Lawyers Press Case That 9/11 Confessions Given to F.B.I. Are Tainted
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?
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About Impeachment? Because Voters Aren’t Asking
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.
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Dan Coats to Step Down as Intelligence Chief; Trump Picks Loyalist for Job
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
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
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.
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
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.
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019
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
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.
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Open Thread
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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