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Three Women Accuse Gordon Sondland of Sexual Misconduct, Report Says
Neil Vigdor and Alex Traub at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The publication of the allegations came a week after Mr. Sondland testified
before Congress in the impeachment proceedings.
An ugly man can be a witness to the actions of an evil man.
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Trump Signs Hong Kong Democracy Legislation, Angering China
Emily Cochrane, Edward Wong and Keith Bradsher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
The measure, which could lead to sanctions on Chinese officials for
cracking down on the protesters, drew bipartisan support from Congress.
China is a sovereign nation.
Modify the U.N. charter to make it super national.
Articles of confederation do not function.
There must be a union of nations in one government in the interests of all nations.
The Financial industry must be brought to heel in the interests of the world and its health.
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Mexican Leader Draws Line on Trump Terrorist Plan: ‘Interventionism: No’
Kirk Semple and Lara Jakes at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The reaction has been swift and negative in Mexico, where officials say
American terrorist designations of drug cartels could challenge the
nation’s sovereignty.
Mexico is a sovereign nation.
The U.S. must refuse to buy and sell opiates to individuals.
As it will not give them up they must be made free of monetary cost to individuals.
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Russia Inquiry Review Is Expected to Undercut Trump Claim of F.B.I. Spying
Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
The F.B.I. never tried to place undercover agents or informants inside the
Trump campaign, a highly anticipated inspector general’s report is expected
to find.
Speculation from established policies.
It is not yet criminal to be a Republican supporting Trump.
The Department of Homeland Security should carry out that function.
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Problems Pile Up for Boeing as 737 Max Delays Continue
David Gelles and Natalie Kitroeff at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
The timing is as precarious as ever. Global regulators still need to
approve a software fix.
Maximizing stock holder short term return does not build good aircraft.
The Boeing company went from engineering management to business management.
Business management should not build aircraft or other life support systems.
The Boeing company went from engineering management to business management.
Business management should not build aircraft or other life support systems.
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William Ruckelshaus, Who Quit in ‘Saturday Night Massacre,’ Dies at 87
Robert D. McFadden at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 11 hours ago
As deputy attorney general he refused Nixon’s order to fire the special
prosecutor Archibald Cox in the Watergate scandal. He was earlier the
E.P.A.’s first leader.
I could have voted for him.
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Elizabeth Warren Wants to Revoke Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee Massacre
Reid J. Epstein at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
A new Senate bill would rescind medals from 20 U.S. soldiers who
slaughtered hundreds of Native Americans. “The horrifying acts of violence
against hundreds of Lakota men, women and children at Wounded Knee should
be condemned,” Ms. Warren said.
A good idea though an empty gesture.
I cannot make the theft of more than
two continents legitimate.
two continents legitimate.
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Trump Lawyers, Skeptical of Engaging on Impeachment, Weigh Hearing Strategy
Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The White House is debating whether to accept an invitation by Democrats to
be part of an impeachment hearing next week, calling it a “sham partisan
process.”
A confession will not stop the process.
There is no forgiveness of Trump.
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Giuliani Pursued Business in Ukraine While Pushing for Inquiries for Trump
Ben Protess, William K. Rashbaum and Michael Rothfeld at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The president’s private lawyer explored agreements with Ukrainian officials
for hundreds of thousands of dollars.
I suspect Rudolph W. Giuliani of being an agent of an Italian mob.
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I suspect Rudolph W. Giuliani of being an agent of an Italian mob.
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Basic Impeachment Facts to Keep Handy for Holiday Discussions
Alicia Parlapiano at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
The things that may be relevant when talking to relatives.
I have not needed this list as yet.
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I have not needed this list as yet.
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Julián Castro, in Plan to End Hunger, Warns Against Neglecting the Poor
Jennifer Medina at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
“In our politics today, we’ve forgotten to talk about the poor as intently
as we’ve fought for the middle class,” Mr. Castro said, proposing free
breakfast and lunch for all public school students.
IIt is hard to distinguish what was the middle class from the other poor.
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IIt is hard to distinguish what was the middle class from the other poor.
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FEMA’s Hurricane Aid to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands Has Stalled
Mark Walker, Zolan Kanno-Youngs and Christopher Gregory at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Two years after Hurricanes Maria and Irma, records show the agency’s work
on long-term recovery on the islands is crawling compared with some states
on the mainland.
Trump wants money for his wall.
Republicans want money from colonies.
Spanish should not be spoken by U.S. citizens.
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Trump wants money for his wall.
Republicans want money from colonies.
Spanish should not be spoken by U.S. citizens.
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Bernie Sanders vs. The Machine
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
In 1981, he was elected mayor of Burlington. But the city’s bureaucracy
showed him that winning wasn’t everything. So he learned how to fight back.
"“He won fair and square,” said Ms. Niedweske, whose appointment as Mr. Sanders’s secretary was briefly blocked. “He was entitled to do what the people had elected him to do.”"
One should say the same for Obama.
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"“He won fair and square,” said Ms. Niedweske, whose appointment as Mr. Sanders’s secretary was briefly blocked. “He was entitled to do what the people had elected him to do.”"
One should say the same for Obama.
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Trump Keeps Losing in Court. But His Legal Strategy Is Winning Anyway.
Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
As fights over the president’s stonewalling of Congress play out slowly in
courts, he is reducing the prospect that voters learn new damaging facts
about him before the 2020 election.
A delay is a win.
Much can happen in a year.
The horse may learn to sing hymns.
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A delay is a win.
Much can happen in a year.
The horse may learn to sing hymns.
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Trump Says U.S. Will Designate Drug Cartels in Mexico as Terrorist Groups
Liam Stack and Kirk Semple at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
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In White House Turkey Ceremony, President’s Impeachment Jokes Hit Close to the Bone
Mark Leibovich and Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
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Trump Knew of Whistle-Blower Complaint When He Released Aid to Ukraine
Michael S. Schmidt, Julian E. Barnes and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Conspiracy is a crime.
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