Saturday, October 12, 2019

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Open Thread And Preparing For Power Outs

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 36 minutes ago
My friend Josh Ellis, in response to the California power out, put up a series of tweets on how to prepare. I’m going to repeat those here. This is also an open thread for topics unrelated to recent posts. 1) Have a way to cook food that doesn't involve electricity. My advice is to get […]
 
Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.
 
Power out is just  another emergency.  
Standard preparations are enough.
 

What Happened in the Trump Impeachment Inquiry This Week

Kaly Soto at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The White House says the impeachment inquiry is invalid. Joe Biden says impeach. Ukraine, Syria and Turkey.
 
The drip continues.
 

James Comey Would Like to Help

Matt Flegenheimer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
The former F.B.I. director wants an end to the Trump presidency. And yes, he knows you might think he caused it.
 
There is nothing much Comey can do at this moment.
His stories matter some. 
 

Biden on Impeachment, L.G.B.T.Q. Forum: This Week in the 2020 Race

Maggie Astor and Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
Here are seven things that happened on the presidential campaign trail this week.
 
Biden is not a member of the House.
The drip of facts continues.
 

What, Exactly, Is Tulsi Gabbard Up To?

Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
As she injects chaos into the 2020 Democratic primary by accusing her own party of “rigging” the election, an array of alt-right internet stars, white nationalists and Russians have praised her.
 
Tulsi Gabbard is attempting to confuse voters.
It is not difficult for many.
 

Giuliani Is Said to Be Under Investigation for Ukraine Work

Michael S. Schmidt, Ben Protess, Kenneth P. Vogel and William K. Rashbaum at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Prosecutors are investigating whether the president’s lawyer broke laws meant to prevent covert foreign influence on the government.
 
Good.
 

At Louisiana Rally, Trump Lashes Out at Impeachment Inquiry and Pelosi

Katie Rogers at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The president denounced the impeachment inquiry and condemned what he called the “unholy alliance of corrupt Democrat politicians, deep-state bureaucrats and the fake news media.”
 
Trump can make noise but it is empty bluster.
 
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Kevin McAleenan Resigns as Acting Homeland Security Secretary

Zolan Kanno-Youngs, Maggie Haberman and Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Mr. McAleenan oversaw a border security agency that grappled with the most crossings at the southwestern border in more than a decade, prompting the ire of the president.
 
Failure is punished.
 

Those Foreign Business Ties? The Trump Sons Have Plenty Too

Eric Lipton, Steve Eder and Ben Protess at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The Trumps have criticized Hunter Biden for doing business overseas while his father was vice president. Last month, the Trumps won approval in Scotland to build 500 homes.
 
Appearances are truth in politics.
Quote facts if quoting is necessary.
 
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Trump Orders Troops and Weapons to Saudi Arabia in Message of Deterrence to Iran

Eric Schmitt and David E. Sanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The announcement came five days after Mr. Trump said his desire to end America’s “endless wars” led him to pull back troops from the Syria-Turkey border.
 
Encourage The Crown Prince.
There might be a war in it.
 
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A Spice Company Spent $92,000 on Pro-Impeachment Facebook Ads in a Week

Jacey Fortin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
A Wisconsin-based purveyor of pepper, paprika and poppy seeds spent more on impeachment-related Facebook ads than any entity besides President Trump.
 
I can disaprove.
 
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Trump and China Have a ‘Phase One Deal.’ The World Economy Is Still at Risk.

Neil Irwin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
A perpetual state of aggression on trade has been a drag on business decision-making, especially in manufacturing.
 
So we are told by Trump.
 
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Democrats’ Bolder Stand on Labor Reflects Nation’s Ideological Shift

Noam Scheiber at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Ambitious moves to shift power to workers are being embraced by several presidential candidates.
 
Yes.
 
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Ukraine Envoy Says She Was Told Trump Wanted Her Out Over Lack of Trust

Sharon LaFraniere, Nicholas Fandos and Andrew E. Kramer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch was recalled from Ukraine after a long campaign against her by Rudolph Giuliani and his allies. Her boss told her she had “done nothing wrong.”
 
Trump does that.
 
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Botched Medical Procedures May Have Led to Death of U.S. Soldier

Thomas Gibbons-Neff at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Staff Sgt. Alex Conrad, 26, died from wounds he received during a militant attack on a small outpost in Somalia.
 
Soldiers die.
Trump should spend them for causes they believe.
 
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White House Threatens Turkey With Crippling Sanctions

Alan Rappeport and David E. Sanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The warning comes after Turkey launched military operations against the American military’s Kurdish allies in Syria.
 
Trump says more is better.
 
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2020 Presidential Debate Schedule Announced for General Election

Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
The presidential debates will be held in Indiana, Michigan and Tennessee, and a vice-presidential debate will be held in Utah.
 
It is sill the wrong tool.
 
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Support for Impeachment Has Grown but Also Slowed

Nate Cohn at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Many of the voters who back an inquiry have not reached the same conclusion on removal.
 
The prospect should caution the house.
 
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Democrats Will Hope for a ‘Bump’ at Next Week’s Debate. What’s It Worth?

Giovanni Russonello at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
In a crowded field, experts agree, debates can result in a momentary spike in support for second-tier candidates — but it rarely lasts.
 
Less than some hope.
 
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What Happened Today in the Trump Impeachment Inquiry

Noah Weiland at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
The former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine gave an extraordinary interview to impeachment investigators.
 
Baby steps.
 
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