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Bipartisan Report Says Trump’s Abuse Has Pushed Federal Science to a ‘Crisis’
All presidents over the past two decades have nudged science to support
their policies, but a report out of N.Y.U. said the Trump administration
has driven federal science to a “crisis point.”
The assumptions are wrong.
Science is a self organizing model of reality.
There is no government science of any stripe.
Scientists employed by governments have been strongly encouraged to support political presumptions.
Properly, policy follows the science.
The Trump administration and some others have tried to have scientists support their politics.
This destroys the repute of those individuals.
There is a crisis in politics.
There is no crisis in science.
2
Britain, Struggling With Brexit, Eyes Another Retreat. This One’s From Fossil Fuels.
Britain, which led the industrial revolution, now aims to neutralize its
carbon emissions by 2050.
More Drama.
Brexit will do political damsge.
Ending fossil fuels in Britain will also do political damage.
There is no causal connection between the two.
3
How the Law Protects Intelligence Whistle-Blowers, and Leaves Them at Risk
President Trump compared the whistle-blower to a spy. The complainant has
some legal protections, but there are gaps in the law, too.
"Nothing is fool-proof. Fools are too clever."
4
Stay-at-Home Parents Work Hard. Should They Be Paid?
The idea, a favorite of social conservatives, is now supported by several
Democratic presidential candidates.
Eliminating the household economy would extend the reach of the deep state.
I could argue that stay at home parents are paid.
A paid domestic staff is costly.
5
After Hospitals’ Big Donation to N.Y. Democrats, a $140 Million Payout
Gov. Andrew Cuomo raised payments to hospitals at a time when Medicaid
spending was already drastically over budget.
"The pot calls the kettle black"
6
Joe Biden Fires Back at Trump: ‘You’re Not Going to Destroy Me’
The counterattack, people close to Mr. Biden said, was intended to show
that he would not let Mr. Trump “hijack” his campaign.
"What is dead cannot die."
George R,R. Martin
7
Ed Buck Is Indicted in Fatal Overdoses of Two Men at His Home
A federal grand jury charged Mr. Buck with two counts of methamphetamine
distribution resulting in death. If convicted, he could face a sentence of
life in prison without parole.
"No good deed goes unpunished."
8
Attention Foreign Leaders Planning to Visit the White House: A Stoic Expression Is Key to Survival
A placid face and a willingness to expect the unexpected has become the
price of admission for any foreign ally who hopes for a productive audience
with President Trump.
Trump was prepared to play the president on Faux television.
9
Fact-Checking 4 of Trump’s Claims About the Impeachment Inquiry
The president made a series of inaccurate claims as he sought to challenge
the credibility of the investigation by House Democrats into his dealings
with Ukraine.
Trump is known to lie.
10
Is Age Only a Number, Even When You’re Running for President?
The top three Democratic candidates are 78, 76 and 70 years old and one of
them, Bernie Sanders, went to the hospital with chest pain. Voters want
experienced leaders, but exactly how much life experience do they want?
Age always carries information.
It must be decripted.
11
Impeachment Bombshell That Wasn’t: Mysterious Packet Sends Rumor Mill Into Overdrive
Congress was expecting the State Department’s independent watchdog to
deliver a bombshell. Instead, it got a package of opposition research
mixing fact and speculation.
Hamburger Helper
Extenders are never better than the real thing.
12
Trump Denies Considering a Border Moat
The Times reported that the president considered the moat, to be infested
with alligators and snakes, but Mr. Trump attributed the story to The
Washington Post.
"The article, which appeared in
Wednesday’s newspaper, was written by the Times reporters Michael D.
Shear and Julie Hirschfeld Davis, and excerpted from their forthcoming
book, “Border Wars: Inside Trump’s Assault on Immigration,” to be
published on Tuesday by Simon & Schuster. The Washington Post had no
role in either the article or the book."
Trump is known to lie.
13
Impeachment War Room? Trump Does It All Himself, and That Worries Republicans
The White House itself has no organized response to impeachment, and some
aides doubt whether it even poses a serious threat.
Rudolph Giuliani has delusions of omnipotence.
14
Echoes of Benghazi Criticism and Anger Confront Pompeo in Ukraine Inquiry
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo once accused the Obama administration of
obstructing a House inquiry and letting politics override national
interests. He now faces similar charges.
15
Trump’s Top Sanctions Official Will Depart
Sigal Mandelker, who plans to return to the private sector, has been
central to the Treasury Department’s effort to impose sanctions on Iran and
combat illicit finance.
Sanctions will not move Iran.
https://www.juancole.com/
16
Trump’s Justice Department Asks Judge to Block Subpoena for His Tax Returns
State prosecutors in Manhattan are seeking the records as part of a
criminal investigation into hush-money payments.
Trump is misinformed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constitution_of_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impeachment_in_the_United_States
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clinton_v._Jones
The Justice Department is working hard.
17
Simple Humanity
Was reminded today of a barista at a Starbucks I used to frequent, who at
the end of the night would give out sandwiches which would otherwise be put
in the garbabe, and fill up cups with drinks which would otherwise be
poured down the sink. A very simple kindness, and one which was against […]
Simple humanity encourages more humanity
There are a limited number of paying customers.
18
2 Dakota Pipeline Protesters Face Federal Charges Over 2017 Damage
In 2017, Ruby Montoya and Jessica Reznicek said they used torches to pierce
steel valves in Iowa and delay the pipeline’s completion. If convicted,
they could face decades in prison.
The guards need to justify their existance.
19
False ‘Coup’ Claims by Trump Echo as Unifying Theme Against Impeachment
The president started to push the claim after it was increasingly used on
conservative media outlets.
Yes.
The noise is not correct.
The lynched are as dead as the executed.
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If You Could Ask the Democratic Candidates One Question, What Would It Be?
The Times’s National editor, Marc Lacey, will be moderating the next
Democratic debate. He’s open to your question suggestions.
"Why are you better than the others?" In one sentance, please.
"I am smart enough to wonder if I am wise" would be an acceptable answer.
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