https://mainlymacro.blogspot.com/2019/08/why-did-uk-become-failed-state.html
Good points.
2
Trump’s Rollback of Auto Pollution Rules Shows Signs of Disarray
Good.
The Obama rules are minimal.
Effective rules applied now would crash civilization.
3
On Politics: Trump Prepares for Economic Trouble
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 9 hours ago
President Trump’s advisers are looking at ways to lift the economy if it
continues to weaken.
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1162364983289815046
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1163824634560688128
On Politics does a good job.
4
Trump Has Right to End DACA, Justice Dept. Tells Supreme Court
The government’s brief in the case, about the fate of the program that
shields the young immigrants known as Dreamers, is the first salvo in a
legal test of the president’s immigration agenda.
Expelling the Dreamers and their parents is not a good thing to do.
These have hope for the future I have not found.
5
After Lobbying by Gun Rights Advocates, Trump Sounds a Familiar Retreat
The president’s resolve to take significant action appears to have
softened, and he has reverted to reiterating conservative positions on guns.
No surprise.
6
Jill Biden, Stressing Trump Matchup, Makes a Blunt Case for Her Husband
“You may like another candidate better, but you have to look at who is
going to win,” she said, while campaigning for Joe Biden in New Hampshire.
I will vote for Elizabeth Warren in the Primary if I can.
A centrist is not what the economy needs.
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Fact-Checking Trump’s Claim That Google ‘Manipulated’ Millions of Votes for Clinton
After making baseless claims of voter fraud, the president has turned to a
new way of explaining his loss of the popular vote in 2016.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/05/technology/google-trump-bias.html
"Facts show a distinct liberal bias"
8
A Flash Point for Women in Politics
Women have never been more engaged. Now, at a critical moment, a poll looks
at where their priorities lie.
I can hope.
Do the research.
9
Apologies and Scorn Greet News of a Book by Mark Halperin
The publisher Judith Regan plans to put out a new book by the best-selling
political author, who was accused of multiple instances of sexual
harassment.
Imprisoned writers often continue to write.
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10
ISIS Is Regaining Strength in Iraq and Syria
Five months after its territorial defeat, the Islamic State is conducting
guerrilla attacks as defense officials acknowledge that the terrorist group
is here to stay.
It is difficult to kill ideas.
11
U.S. Prisons Chief Is Reassigned After Jeffrey Epstein’s Suicide in Jail
The move is the latest fallout over Mr. Epstein’s death at a chronically
understaffed federal jail.
Congress can subpoena his testimony.
12
Planned Parenthood Refuses Federal Funds Over Abortion Restrictions
Facing a Trump administration rule that forbids referrals for abortion, the
organization decided to reject federal funds for family planning for
low-income women.
Planned Parenthood will continue without Title Ten.
The fight in court continues.
13
U.S. Gives Companies More Time to Cease Doing Business With Huawei
A 90-day extension is intended to give rural telecommunications time to
wean themselves off the Chinese company, which supplies parts and equipment.
Another lost cause.
14
Elizabeth Warren Apologizes at Native American Forum: ‘I Have Listened and I Have Learned’
The forum in Iowa gave Ms. Warren a chance to showcase her plans to help
Native communities — and to address the lingering controversy over her past
claims of ancestry.
Watch her numbers.
15
‘I Can Still Smell Him’: For 4 Legislators, the Child Victims Act Is Personal
Sexually abused as children, four Albany lawmakers told their own stories
to raise awareness about the law.
Politics is important.
It is the way people decide how to live.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxEPV4kolz0
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On Politics: Trump’s Economic Conspiracy
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
As the economy shows ominous signs, the president has started to blame
outside forces conspiring against him.
Trump is known to lie.
17
In Economic Warning Signals, Trump Sees Signs of a Conspiracy
The president has accused his own Federal Reserve chair, other nations and
the news media of working against him to derail the economy.
Trump does not command the conspiracy of the markets.
18
Why Julián Castro’s Obama Moment Didn’t Last
As a young mayor, he was given a prime-time speaking spot at the 2012
Democratic Convention. He is still trying to get from that stage to a
bigger one.
His fine words did not lead to positive change.
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 18, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 18, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy Rebecca Gordon, How the U.S. Created the
Central American Immigration Crisis [TomDispatch, via Naked Capitalism
8-16-19] How the Supreme Court Is Rebranding Corruption — Ciara
Torres-Spelliscy Ciara Torres-Spelliscy [via Mike Norman […]
It could be true.
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Trump’s Pittsburgh Speech Was a Paying Gig for the Audience
Union workers were told attendance wasn’t mandatory, but if they didn’t come, they would lose some of their expected pay for the week.It was a command performance by the audience.
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