Sunday, November 24, 2019

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U.S.

A White House Now ‘Cannibalizing Itself’

Even for a president who rarely spares the rhetorical howitzer, this was something new.

Yes.

2
Opinion

Mike Pompeo: Last in His Class at West Point in Integrity

The secretary of state’s behavior has been cowardly and self-serving.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Pompeo

Recruited by Koch Industries.

3
World

After Disastrous Epstein Interview, Prince Andrew Steps Down From Public Duties

He also said that he was willing to help law enforcement agencies in their investigations, and that he “unequivocally” regrets the “ill-judged association.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Andrew,_Duke_of_York

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarah,_Duchess_of_York

The English royals often have difficulty finding their beds.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Petyr_Baelish

4
Opinion

Mueller and Comey Failed Their Tests. She Passed Hers.

Marie Yovanovitch chose her country over what others might think of her.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Yovanovitch

She has lead a life of quiet patriotism.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patriotism


Opinion

The Danger of Traveling Light

You never really know what you are going to need.

Almost everything is available to a traveler for money.
Knowledge and skill must be brought to the situation but do not weigh much.

Travel light.

Buy what is required.

6
Opinion

Why We’re Impeaching Our Student Body President Over Trump Jr.

The president’s son spoke at the University of Florida for a $50,000 fee. We dug deeper.

Do it if they can.  The attempt is honorable.

7
World

Israel’s Netanyahu Indicted on Charges of Fraud, Bribery and Breach of Trust

The first prosecution of a sitting Israeli premier deepens the political paralysis in a country that has had two inconclusive elections this year, and may be headed to a third vote.

https://www.juancole.com/2019/11/bribery-netanyahu-impeachment.html

The prosecution expects to convict.

8
Opinion

The Danger of Elizabeth Warren

Even if she wins the presidency — hardly a sure bet — she may jeopardize Democrats in the House and the Senate.

The polarization is on the Republican side.

9
Opinion

What Quakers Can Teach Us About the Politics of Pronouns

In the 17th century, they also suspected that the rules of grammar stood between them and a society of equals.

Good point.

10
U.S.

Trump Reverses Navy Decision to Oust Edward Gallagher From SEALs

The president said Chief Petty Officer Gallagher, who has been at the center of a high-profile war crimes case, would not lose his membership in the elite commando force.

Trump is in the wrong here.

11
Opinion

The Honest People Donald Trump Cannot Fathom

Some civil servants will endure only so much abuse and scandal before speaking up.

good.

12
Business

Two Female Writers Quit Patricia Heaton’s CBS Show After Making Complaints

“None of this had to happen”: The network’s new sexual harassment policy did not prevent them from leaving after accusations against the star’s husband, a producer.

I have no established facts.

13
Opinion

Republicans, the Real Chickens of Kiev

A bad day for the president, from Roger Stone’s criminal conviction to Marie Yovanovitch’s moral conviction.

Yes

14
U.S.

How Not to Plot Secret Foreign Policy: On a Cellphone and WhatsApp

American officials expressed wonderment that Rudolph W. Giuliani was running his “irregular channel” of diplomacy over open cell lines and communications apps penetrated by the Russians.

Rudi never did the right thing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russia#Science_and_technology
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Wide_Web#Pages
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Security
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_security
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voice_over_IP

15
Opinion

Winners and Losers of the Democratic Debate

Our columnists and contributors give their rankings.

I have no need to surrender to the Republicans.

16
New York

Guards Accused of Napping and Shopping Online the Night Epstein Died

The two jail staff members were charged with falsifying records and conspiring to defraud the United States.

Epstein was destroyed when rearrested.

17
Opinion

Colonel Vindman’s America

It’s not a place that Donald Trump knows much about.

Trump was a real estate salesman.

18
The Upshot

How Democrats Would Tax High-Income Professionals (Not Just the Mega-Rich)

Moody’s data shows that higher taxes would be paid disproportionately in Democratic-leaning states.

The cities, where the money is.

19
Opinion

Trump Is Doing Exactly What He Was Elected to Do

Don’t impeach him. His actions have all been within the scope of the presidency.

This is a work of fiction.

20
Opinion

Trump and His Corrupt Old Party

For Republicans, there is no bottom.

I like Paul Krugman's thinking.

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