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Britain’s Ongoing Brexit Drama
The situation is as follows: Parliament has passed a law requiring Prime
Minister Johnson’s Government to seek a 3 month extension for Brexit.
Johnson no longer commands a majority in Parliament, but MPs have refused
to offer an election before November (October 31st is the date of Brexit
without an extension.) Johnson wants an election. […]
There is a possibility that Boris Johnson's head will decorate Traitor's Gate when Brexit happens.
Parliament does not control Brexit. It has refused the offered deal.
2
Kamala Harris, Confronting Critics, Releases a Criminal Justice Plan
In an interview, Ms. Harris sought to paint her prosecutorial career as a
reason voters should trust her to deliver a criminal justice overhaul. But
her critics say she has been part of the problem.
Candidate selection is in process.
"I am a member of no organized political party.
I am a Democrat."
Will Rodgers
3
On Politics: Trump Cancels Peace Talks With Taliban
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo left open the possibility that American
troops could be withdrawn from Afghanistan anyway.
The U.S. military will not allow an end to the Afghanistan engagement.
4
How Elizabeth Warren Raised Big Money Before She Denounced Big Money
Ms. Warren wooed wealthy donors for years, stockpiling money from
fund-raisers, and has used $10.4 million from her 2018 Senate race to
underwrite her 2020 bid.
Candidate selection is in process.
"I am a member of no organized political party.
I am a Democrat."
Will Rodgers
5
Air Force to Review Layover Procedures After Stopover at Trump Resort in Scotland
The Air Force conceded that the decision to place a crew at the luxury
resort this year “might be allowable but not advisable.”
Goverment tries to act against graft.
6
Pelosi and Schumer, in Push for Gun Safety Legislation, Urge Trump to Defy N.R.A.
In a letter, the top two Democrats in Congress called on the president to
expand background checks to nearly all gun buyers.
A pleasent noise and a rallying cry.
7
How Trump’s Plan to Secretly Meet With the Taliban Came Together, and Fell Apart
What would have been one of the biggest headline-grabbing moments of
President Trump’s tenure was put together on the spur of the moment and
then canceled on the spur of the moment.
Trump is "a danger to himself and to others."
8
Trophy Hunter Seeks to Import Parts of Rare Rhino He Paid $400,000 to Kill
The federal government is considered likely to approve a Michigan man’s
application for the animal’s skin, skull and horns to come into the United
States.
The last Dodo.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodo
9
In North Carolina Do-Over Vote, a Reliable Republican District Is Up for Grabs
The election in the Ninth Congressional District on Tuesday will in many
ways be the first test of the political terrain heading into 2020, and of
the two parties’ dueling strategies.
Good.
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10
Democrats Plan Vote to Formalize Procedures for Impeachment Investigation
The procedures could elicit more information about instances of possible
obstruction of justice and abuses of power by President Trump.
Anything to keep Trump distracted.
11
Trump Campaign Manager Sees President’s Family as Political ‘Dynasty’
The comments by Brad Parscale were scrutinized for clues as to whether Mr.
Trump’s children are indeed planning their own political futures.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandate_of_Heaven
12
Kamala Harris Apologizes for Her Reaction to ‘Mentally Retarded’ Remark About Trump
The California senator, who was holding a town hall in New Hampshire on
Friday, had laughed and told a supporter, “Well said.”
Poorly done.
13
Tom Steyer Qualifies for October Debates, Bringing Field to 11
Mr. Steyer has made the cut for the Democratic presidential debates in
October, though he will not be onstage this week. Tulsi Gabbard is also
close to securing a spot.
Yes
14
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 8, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – September 8, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Economics as Cultural Warfare A number of articles, stories, and
commentaries have begun appearing the past month which indicate a growing
understanding the murderous effects of conservative a.k.a. neoliberal
economic ideology. Last week, I […]
A crane cab.
"Let me tell you that these guys aint dumb"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRDgihVDEko
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Democrats to Broaden Impeachment Inquiry Into Trump to Corruption Accusations
Lawmakers plan to examine claims that the president dangled pardons to
aides and that his resorts illegally profited from government business.
Pile on.
16
After Trump Calls Off Talks, Afghanistan Braces for Violence
There were many questions about why Mr. Trump suddenly scuttled talks with
the Taliban just as they were nearing a conclusion.
There is no reason not to be violent.
17
Mark Sanford Will Challenge Trump in Republican Primary
Mr. Sanford, the former governor and representative from South Carolina who
has become a fierce critic of the president, said he would focus his
campaign on fiscal issues.
Fragments on the right are good.
18
The One-Two Punch That Second-Tier Democrats Are Counting On
The shrinking calendar has those who are lagging the front-runners looking
for new life in their campaigns. The rationale for staying in the race is
that Joseph R. Biden Jr. will fade.
A silly bet.
19
Boris Johnson Finds His Party Loyalists Aren’t as Loyal as Trump’s
However distasteful Republicans may find President Trump, they largely back
his agenda. In Britain, rebels in the Conservative Party have staged a
dramatic insurrection.
Westminister parliamentry systems are not representitave democracies.
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Trump Says He’s Called Off Negotiations With Taliban After Afghanistan Bombing
The president said he had canceled a secret meeting at Camp David with Taliban leaders and the president of Afghanistan.Fake story.
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