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Sooner is better. Assoon as you can is best.
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Saturday, August 31, 2019
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Donald Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Leslie H. Gelb, 82, Former Diplomat and New York Times Journalist, Dies
He was an editor, columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent for
The Times and served in a variety of government posts.
"Mr. Gelb originally endorsed the Iraq War, too, for reasons that, perhaps, suggested that not much had changed since Vietnam.
His initial support for the war, he said,
“was symptomatic of unfortunate tendencies within the foreign policy
community, namely the disposition and incentives of supporting wars to
retain political and professional credibility.”"
He was late learning.
He did learn.
Imperialism is no excuse.
I never thought I had a problem killing people.
I had a problem killing at the orders of another.
This is not conscientious objection by the military definition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscientious_objection_in_the_United_States
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‘I Am on My Way to Being Very Well,’ Justice Ginsburg Tells Thousands of Fans
The appearance, part of a run of public events after her latest cancer
treatment, gave nervous liberals hope that she would outlast President
Trump.
She has persisted.
It is a source of joy.
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Open Thread
Use the comments on this post to discuss topics not related to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Both Parties See Control of the Senate as Pivotal. Here Are the Key Races They’re Watching.
Republican-held seats in Arizona, Colorado, Maine and North Carolina are
top targets for Democrats but both sides are keeping an eye out for wild
cards.
Yes.
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Body of Michigan Man Deported to Iraq Is Returned to the U.S.
Jimmy Aldaoud died in Baghdad of a “diabetic crisis” after his deportation.
His funeral is scheduled for next week.
The administration is almost always wrong.
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How a Trump Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Windfall for the Rich
Opportunity zones were created as part of the Trump tax law to lure
investment to distressed areas. But much of the money is fueling
real-estate developments targeting the affluent.
The Opportunity Zones are destructive of urban life.
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Trump’s Twitter War on Spelling
The president’s supporters don’t mind his linguistic slips, but
lexicographers and grammarians worry about the permanent effect on language.
Yes. Trump needs an undecorative secretary.
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North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’
The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,”
a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and
long-range missile tests.
The meaning is clear.
The syntax is clumsy.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Exits and a One-Night Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race
A departure trims the Democratic primary field to 20, the September debate
lineup is set and President Trump gets another challenger.
Time is passing.
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U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker
The vessel, still at sea, has been at the center of a power struggle
between Iran and the United States.
Iran continues to win.
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Amid Recession Worries, Trump Points Finger at American Businesses
With his re-election hopes on the line, the president seeks someone to
blame in case the economy turns south.
"The president’s search for economic villains comes amid signs of a
slowdown, exacerbated by uncertainty from his showdown with China over
the future of the relationship between the two largest economies in the
world."
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Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Shared Intimate Details of First Family
Mr. Trump said Friday that his Ms. Westerhout had been drinking when she
“said things about my children” to reporters, comments he called “a little
bit hurtful.”
Trump never learned to spell.
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In a Tweet Taunting Iran, Trump Releases an Image Thought to Be Classified
The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of
the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident
nor blamed the United States.
Diplomats are important.
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World Bank to Investigate if China Loan Funded Muslim Detention Camps
Lawmakers in the United States have raised questions about whether a $50
million loan for a project in Xinjiang is being misused.
China is a sovereign nation.
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Why Labour Unions Matter(ed)
Since it’s coming up on Labour Day weekend here in Canada I thought I’d
write a basic post on labour unions. There’s been a vast effort, funded by
huge amounts of money, to discredit unions: to say they’re bad for workers.
That’s simple nonsense, but as with things like climate change denial,
nonsense backed with […]
I encourage you to read it and check his facts and reasoning.
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Trial for Men Accused of Plotting 9/11 Attacks Is Set for 2021
A military judge on Friday set Jan. 11, 2021, as the start of the death
penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four men
accused of plotting the attacks.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is not guilty.
The planners are probably all dead.
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Michael Flynn’s Lawyers Escalate Attacks on Prosecutors
Lawyers for Mr. Flynn, the former national security adviser, said they
believed prosecutors had material that could exonerate him. The government
dismissed those claims.
Tell Michael Flynn's lawyers what is known as is required by law.
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Universities Face Federal Crackdown Over Foreign Financial Influence
The Education Department has begun a crackdown on colleges and universities
that fail to disclose gifts from foreign governments, fearing undue
influence.
This is not the government's concern.
First Amendment.
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Third U.S. Soldier Dies in Afghanistan in Just Over a Week
The Army Special Forces soldier died in Zabul Province, in the country’s
southeast, at the start of a joint mission with Afghan commandos.
Afghanistan is a sovereign nation.
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Poland Had the Royal Castle Ready. Then Trump Canceled His Trip.
Ahead of national elections, Poland’s governing party had hoped that President Trump’s visit would give it a boost and blunt concerns that it was undermining democracy.Donald Trump does not do diplomacy.
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He has a job.
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The internet is not secure.
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There are pictures.
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Witch hunting.
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Treaty violation.
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Let there be separation of church and state.
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There must be a united front.
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Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Some are rational.
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From the beginning.
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Trump's faith will hang him.
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"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"
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Let the refugees in. Treason is a crime.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason
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Monsters have been seen before.
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Trial for Men Charged With Plotting Sept. 11 Attacks Is Set for 2021
Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 minutes ago
A military judge on Friday set Jan. 11, 2021, as the start of the
death-penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four
men charged as plotters of the attacks.
Trump is wrong again.
https://www.juancole.com/
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Michael Flynn Seeks a Delay in Sentencing as His Lawyers Try New Approach
Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 minutes ago
Lawyers for Mr. Flynn, the former national security adviser, said they
believed prosecutors had material that could exonerate him. The government
dismissed those claims.
Trump is wrong again and again.
Trump is a sadist.
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Universities Face Federal Crackdown Over Foreign Financial Influence
Erica L. Green at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 minutes ago
The Education Department has begun a crackdown on colleges and universities
that fail to disclose gifts from foreign governments, fearing undue
influence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_States#Safeguards_of_liberty_(Amendments_1,_2,_and_3)
Freedom of thought is protected.
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Third U.S. Soldier Dies in Afghanistan in Just Over a Week
Thomas Gibbons-Neff at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 minutes ago
The Army Special Forces soldier died in Zabul Province, in the country’s
southeast, at the start of a joint mission with Afghan commandos.
There is no declaration of war.
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Poland Had the Royal Castle Ready. Then Trump Canceled His Trip.
Marc Santora at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 minutes ago
Ahead of national elections, Poland’s governing party had hoped that
President Trump’s visit would give it a boost and blunt concerns that it
was undermining democracy.
Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid.
The randomness of the sample is important.
A nonrandom sample is not representative.
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The randomness of the sample is important.
A nonrandom sample is not representative.
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Why You Can’t Volunteer for Election Polls, and Other Polling Facts
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
No, you probably haven’t been polled. Yes, the polls are still valid.
The randomness of the sample is important.
A nonrandom sample is not representative.
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The randomness of the sample is important.
A nonrandom sample is not representative.
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Pete Buttigieg Was Rising. Then Came South Bend’s Policing Crisis.
Trip Gabriel and Richard A. Oppel Jr. at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
He spent years focusing on his city’s economic record but it is his record
on policing, once a footnote, that is overshadowing his presidential
campaign.
Many people can't listen.
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Many people can't listen.
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Fearing Hackers, D.N.C. Plans to Block Iowa’s ‘Virtual’ Caucuses
Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Iowa Democrats wanted to allow some caucusgoers to vote by phone next year,
but Democratic National Committee leaders are said to have concluded that
such a system would not be secure.
A caucus is a listening group.
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A caucus is a listening group.
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On Politics: Sick Migrants Can Now Be Deported
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Without notice, the Trump administration eliminated a program that had
allowed immigrants to avoid deportation while undergoing lifesaving medical
treatment.
Trump is a sadist.
He has found others to assist him.
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Trump is a sadist.
He has found others to assist him.
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Joe Biden Dismisses Report That He Told False War Story
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
After The Washington Post reported that Mr. Biden had conflated several
stories into one anecdote, the former vice president insisted the contours
of the tale were accurate.
Joe Biden should not be president.
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Joe Biden should not be president.
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Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say
Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Republican members of the House Oversight Committee disputed those
characterizations, but the allegations renewed scrutiny over the treatment
of migrant children.
Democrats have pictures.
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Democrats have pictures.
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Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down
Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Her abrupt exit came after the president learned that she had indiscreetly
shared details about the Trump family and the Oval Office operations she
was part of.
Witch hunting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_witch-hunts
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Witch hunting.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_witch-hunts
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Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.
Katie Rogers and Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
While there is widespread agreement on the need to protect American
interests in space, there is disagreement on how to go about it.
Another treaty is abrogated by ignorance.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Committee_on_the_Peaceful_Uses_of_Outer_Space
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Another treaty is abrogated by ignorance.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Nations_Committee_on_the_Peaceful_Uses_of_Outer_Space
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Uproar Over Anti-Semitic Video Produced by Republicans in N.Y. County
Rebecca Liebson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The video became a flash point in the fight over real-estate development by
the ultra-Orthodox Jewish population.
I will not participate in this fight.
Separation of church and state is essential.
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I will not participate in this fight.
Separation of church and state is essential.
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The Great Democratic Winnowing Begins
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Plus: Joe Biden’s ardent supporters who want to hug him.
The Democratic party is organizing.
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The Democratic party is organizing.
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Citizenship Change Will Affect a Handful, but the Backlash Is Fierce
Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Agency officials sought to clarify that the change was unrelated to
speculation that the administration would try to revoke birthright
citizenship for certain families.
Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Trump’s Methane Rule Rollback Divides Oil and Gas Industry
Clifford Krauss at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
A split between larger and smaller companies reflects at least tactical
differences over the best course for producers in an age of climate
concerns.
Money must not control the release of carbon.
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Money must not control the release of carbon.
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How Kirsten Gillibrand’s Presidential Dreams Unraveled
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The New York senator ran as the champion of feminism, but her message did
not break through in a field with six women. With little money left and no
place on the debate stage, she decided to drop out.
Kirsten Gillibdand is needed in the senate.
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Kirsten Gillibdand is needed in the senate.
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Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing
John Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The Trump administration is trying to roll back more than 80 environmental
rules; half involve climate change. Here are some of the biggest
climate-related ones.
Yes.
Yes.
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Pete Buttigieg Was Rising. Then Came South Bend’s Policing Crisis.
Trip Gabriel and Richard A. Oppel Jr. at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
He has a job.
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Fearing Hackers, D.N.C. Plans to Block Iowa’s ‘Virtual’ Caucuses
Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The internet is not secure.
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Joe Biden Dismisses Report That He Told False War Story
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
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Poor Conditions Persist for Migrant Children Detained at the Border, Democrats Say
Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
There are pictures.
25
Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Steps Down
Annie Karni and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Witch hunting.
26
Trump Authorizes a Space Command. Next, He Wants a Space Force.
Katie Rogers and Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Treaty violation.
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Uproar Over Anti-Semitic Video Produced by Republicans in N.Y. County
Rebecca Liebson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Let there be separation of church and state.
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The Great Democratic Winnowing Begins
Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
There must be a united front.
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Citizenship Change Will Affect a Handful, but the Backlash Is Fierce
Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Trump does not do diplomacy.
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Trump’s Methane Rule Rollback Divides Oil and Gas Industry
Clifford Krauss at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Some are rational.
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How Kirsten Gillibrand’s Presidential Dreams Unraveled
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
From the beginning.
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Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing
John Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Trump's faith will hang him.
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How 4 Companies Struggle to Navigate Trump’s Trade Uncertainty
Jim Tankersley, Alan Rappeport and Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The president’s whiplash-inducing China moves over the past week sent
companies across the United States scrambling to adjust.
Drowning is easy.
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Drowning is easy.
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Comey Is Criticized by Justice Dept. Watchdog for Violating F.B.I. Rules
Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
"Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown"
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Trump Is Having Tent Courthouses Built Along the Border. Here’s What They Look Like.
Haley Willis, Christoph Koettl, Caroline Kim and Drew Jordan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Let the refugees in. Treason is a crime.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treason
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The Women in Line to Hug Joe Biden
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
It’s a moment to connect with a candidate they like. And it’s an act of
defiance.
Some people are silly.
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Some people are silly.
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Two Polling Methods, Two Views of Trump’s 2020 Re-election Chances
Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Monsters have been seen before.
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The September Dem
ocratic Debate Will Be One Night Only
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Just 10 presidential candidates managed to qualify for the next debate,
which will be three hours long.
OK
OK
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Friday, August 30, 2019
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Fake news.
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How Kirsten Gillibrand’s Presidential Dreams Unraveled
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
The New York senator ran as the champion of feminism, but her message did
not break through in a field with six women. With little money left and no
place on the debate stage, she decided to drop out.
"“The alternative to not going all-in,” said Glen Caplin, a senior adviser to Ms. Gillibrand, “was not a viable alternative.”"
She did not get enough attention.
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6 Major Climate Change Rules the Trump Administration Is Reversing
John Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The Trump administration is trying to roll back more than 80 environmental
rules; half involve climate change. Here are some of the biggest
climate-related ones.
People are not willing to roast or drown or live alone.
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How 4 Companies Struggle to Navigate Trump’s Trade Uncertainty
Jim Tankersley, Alan Rappeport and Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The president’s whiplash-inducing China moves over the past week sent
companies across the United States scrambling to adjust.
Donald Trump does not understand any economics.
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Comey Is Criticized by Justice Dept. Watchdog for Violating F.B.I. Rules
Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The department’s inspector general said the former F.B.I. director set “a
dangerous example” by releasing memos about his interactions with President
Trump to people outside the bureau.
Comey was pushed.
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Trump Is Having Tent Courthouses Built Along the Border. Here’s What They Look Like.
Haley Willis, Christoph Koettl, Caroline Kim and Drew Jordan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Tent courthouses are the administration’s latest move in its “Remain in
Mexico” policy, forcing asylum seekers to wait in one of Mexico’s most
dangerous states until their hearings. We track the tents’ expansion
through satellite imagery — and explain how they could make the asylum
process even harder.
Refuge is the law.
Trump is an international criminal.
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On Politics: Next Democratic Debate Lineup Is In
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Only 10 candidates managed to qualify for the next debate, a one-day affair
where they will all be on one stage.
Delegate selection will soon start.
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The Women in Line to Hug Joe Biden
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
It’s a moment to connect with a candidate they like. And it’s an act of
defiance.
There is room in politics for groupies.
They are loyal.
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There is room in politics for groupies.
They are loyal.
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Two Polling Methods, Two Views of Trump’s 2020 Re-election Chances
Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Is the president basically like other presidents, or is he uniquely
divsive?
"Either way, the president’s approval ratings are well under 50 percent, lower than they were heading into the 2018 midterm elections, and probably lower than they were a month ago. And the chance of a recession seems to have increased. Whatever your preferred theory of today’s political climate, it’s not an optimal position for a president heading into re-election."
I am with Nate Cohn on Trump.
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"Either way, the president’s approval ratings are well under 50 percent, lower than they were heading into the 2018 midterm elections, and probably lower than they were a month ago. And the chance of a recession seems to have increased. Whatever your preferred theory of today’s political climate, it’s not an optimal position for a president heading into re-election."
I am with Nate Cohn on Trump.
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The September Democratic Debate Will Be One Night Only
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
Just 10 presidential candidates managed to qualify for the next debate,
which will be three hours long.
This event is ad hominem.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem
It is counterproductive at this stage of a presidential election.
It will be better than the mob scene.
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This event is ad hominem.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ad_hominem
It is counterproductive at this stage of a presidential election.
It will be better than the mob scene.
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E.P.A. to Roll Back Regulations on Methane, a Potent Greenhouse Gas
Lisa Friedman and Coral Davenport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
If the proposal is adopted, the government would no longer require oil and
gas companies to inspect for and repair methane leaks from wells and
pipelines.
People will be cooked that much sooner.
All money is fiat money.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money
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People will be cooked that much sooner.
All money is fiat money.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fiat_money
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Federal Workers’ Children Born Abroad May Not Receive Automatic Citizenship
Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Under a Trump administration policy, certain service members and other
federal employees will have to apply for citizenship on the children’s
behalf before they turn 18.
I suspect the rule change should be unconstitutional.
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I suspect the rule change should be unconstitutional.
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Democratic Candidates Jostle, and Gripe, as Debates Winnow the Field
Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
A set of qualifying rules created a few final hours of uncertainty over who
would qualify and whether the next debate would be held on one night or
two. There was plenty of complaining.
Yes.
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Yes.
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Barr Plans to Throw $30,000 Holiday Party at the Trump Hotel in Washington
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The attorney general made his plans as the Justice Department defends
President Trump in lawsuits accusing him of trying to profit from the
presidency.
"We have the best government money can buy"
https://allauthor.com/quotes/8546/
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Government-Money-Can-Buy/dp/B0049JKTGS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain#Views
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain#Anti-imperialist
That government brought the U.S. the great depression of 1929.
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"We have the best government money can buy"
https://allauthor.com/quotes/8546/
https://www.amazon.com/Best-Government-Money-Can-Buy/dp/B0049JKTGS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain#Views
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Twain#Anti-imperialist
That government brought the U.S. the great depression of 1929.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Presidential Race
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The New York senator anchored her candidacy in issues of women’s equality,
but she was unable to gain traction and her failure to qualify for the next
debate convinced her to withdraw.
I would keep Elizabeth Warren in the Senate if I could.
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I would keep Elizabeth Warren in the Senate if I could.
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Guantánamo Prison Commander Was Fired for Mishandling Classified Information
Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A prosecutor disclosed that the commander’s dismissal in April wasn’t
related to his campaign to build a new prison for former C.I.A. detainees.
The detainees are not dying fast enough.
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The detainees are not dying fast enough.
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Boris Johnson Prorogues Parliament
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
I wrote and published a piece briefly on this and realized I was wrong, so
I took it down. Johnson has prorogued (suspended) Parliament from about the
11th of September. It’s clearly a maneuver intended to make Brexit more
likely, and shady as hell. Under the Westminster tradition Parliament is
supreme. Not the Prime Minister. […]
Possibly Elizabeth II Rex instigated the Boris Johnson manoeuvre.
A No Deal Brexit preserves British sovereignty.
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Possibly Elizabeth II Rex instigated the Boris Johnson manoeuvre.
A No Deal Brexit preserves British sovereignty.
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The Queen Failed To Do Her Job By Approving Suspending Parliament: End The Monarchy
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
I’m a royalist. Or, I was a royalist. I didn’t see any harm in having a
monarchy with a few rights to review the actions of a democratic
government. That took a hit some years ago in Canada, when, in order to
avoid a vote of no-confidence he knew he’d lose, Prime Minister Harper
pro-rogued […]
Error 404 Page not found. Ian Welsh took the page down.
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Error 404 Page not found. Ian Welsh took the page down.
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Polling Picture Comes Into Focus: Biden Leads a 3-Way Race at the Top
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
New polls show Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the front of the Democratic race, and
the director of a poll that showed him tied with Elizabeth Warren and
Bernie Sanders called those results an outlier.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/upshot/Trump-polling-re-election-chances-two-theories.html
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/29/upshot/Trump-polling-re-election-chances-two-theories.html
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Trump Tells Aides ‘Take the Land’ as Impatience Grows on Border Wall
Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
An administration official said that the president was joking — “he winks
when he does it” — when he suggested aides break the law to build his wall.
No
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No
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U.S. Cyberattack Hurt Iran’s Ability to Target Oil Tankers, Officials Say
Julian E. Barnes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The strike came on the same day that President Trump called off a
retaliatory airstrike against Iran after it shot down an American drone.Fake news.
Thursday, August 29, 2019
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Good Night.
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Barr Plans to Throw $30,000 Holiday Party at the Trump Hotel in Washington
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 30 minutes ago
The attorney general made his plans as the Justice Department defends
President Trump in lawsuits accusing him of trying to profit from the
presidency.
It could be worse.
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It could be worse.
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Kirsten Gillibrand Drops Out of 2020 Democratic Presidential Race
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The New York senator anchored her candidacy in issues of women’s equality,
but she was unable to gain traction and her failure to qualify for the next
debate convinced her to withdraw.
She will be needed in the senate.
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She will be needed in the senate.
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Guantánamo Prison Commander Was Fired for Mishandling Classified Information
Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
A prosecutor disclosed that the commander’s dismissal in April wasn’t
related to his campaign to build a new prison for former C.I.A. detainees.
Prosecutors build convictions.
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Prosecutors build convictions.
4
Boris Johnson Prorogues Parliament
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 3 hours ago
I wrote and published a piece briefly on this and realized I was wrong, so
I took it down. Johnson has prorogued (suspended) Parliament from about the
11th of September. It’s clearly a maneuver intended to make Brexit more
likely, and shady as hell. Under the Westminster tradition Parliament is
supreme. Not the Prime Minister. […]
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The Queen Failed To Do Her Job By Approving Suspending Parliament: End The Monarchy
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 4 hours ago
I’m a royalist. Or, I was a royalist. I didn’t see any harm in having a
monarchy with a few rights to review the actions of a democratic
government. That took a hit some years ago in Canada, when, in order to
avoid a vote of no-confidence he knew he’d lose, Prime Minister Harper
pro-rogued […]
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Polling Picture Comes Into Focus: Biden Leads a 3-Way Race at the Top
Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
New polls show Joseph R. Biden Jr. at the front of the Democratic race, and
the director of a poll that showed him tied with Elizabeth Warren and
Bernie Sanders called those results an outlier.
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Trump Tells Aides ‘Take the Land’ as Impatience Grows on Border Wall
Katie Rogers and Zolan Kanno-Youngs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
An administration official said that the president was joking — “he winks
when he does it” — when he suggested aides break the law to build his wall.
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U.S. Cyberattack Hurt Iran’s Ability to Target Oil Tankers, Officials Say
Julian E. Barnes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The strike came on the same day that President Trump called off a
retaliatory airstrike against Iran after it shot down an American drone.
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The Amazon, Siberia, Indonesia: A World of Fire
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The growing intensity of wildfires and their spread to new corners of the
globe raises fears that climate change is exacerbating the dangers.
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Mattis Says U.S. Is Dividing Into ‘Hostile Tribes’ and Defends Importance of Allies
Thomas Gibbons-Neff at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
In an op-ed, Jim Mattis, the former defense secretary, delivered a harsher
rebuke to the president’s leadership style than what he initially penned in
his resignation letter.
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Gregory Craig, Washington Lawyer on Trial, Says He Never Lied to Investigators
Sharon LaFraniere at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
Mr. Craig’s unusual case centers on whether he misrepresented his contacts
with journalists for work his law firm did for the Ukrainian government.
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Isakson to Resign From Senate, Citing Health Reasons
Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
Senator Johnny Isakson, Republican of Georgia, announced on Wednesday that
he will resign from his seat at the end of the year.
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Facebook Tightens Rules on Verifying Political Advertisers
Davey Alba at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Bracing for the 2020 U.S. presidential election, the company adds more
steps for buyers of political ads. Disinformation experts aren’t sure it is
enough.
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The Tea Party Didn’t Get What It Wanted, but It Did Unleash the Politics of Anger
Jeremy W. Peters at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Ten years after a summer of rage over spending, trillion-dollar deficits
are back.
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On Politics: China Is Using LinkedIn to Recruit Spies
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Western intelligence officials say Chinese agents are contacting thousands
of foreign citizens using LinkedIn, including former government officials.
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Biden Extols His Black Support: ‘I Think They Know Me’
Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
In an interview with black journalists, the former vice president cited his
support among black voters to push back on criticism of his candidacy as
focused on the white working class.
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Call Me Maybe? Conflicting Views Show Gap Between U.S. and China
Alan Rappeport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The two countries cannot even agree on whether they held trade negotiations
by telephone over the weekend.
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Steve King Back in Spotlight After Comments on Uighurs
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
In discussing the mass detention and mistreatment of Uighurs, a
predominantly Muslim ethnic group, Mr. King of Iowa seemingly joked that he
supported Chinese efforts to “force them to eat pork.”
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Joe Walsh Says Trump Is ‘Unfit’ to Be President. Some Say the Same About Him.
Matt Stevens and Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Mr. Walsh announced on Sunday that he would seek the Republican nomination
for president. His campaign is off to a rough start.
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Russia Bars 2 U.S. Senators From Entering Country Ahead of Congressional Trip
Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Two American senators critical of the Kremlin said that Russia had denied
them visas to visit as part of a congressional delegation.
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