Wednesday, February 19, 2020

@1:30, , 2/18/20, REC

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Opinion

Did Biden Scare Off Our Next President?

Imagine the race if other Democrats had not overreacted.

Here is a fine imagination.

The games of party politics are a constant.
Machiavelli had a career formalizing the structures.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niccol%C3%B2_Machiavelli

Steve Bannon understood the book.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Bannon

2
U.S.

Black Families Came to Chicago by the Thousands. Why Are They Leaving?

There is an exodus of African-Americans from Chicago. Hardis White, 78, is one of those who left, and three generations of his family wrestled with staying or going.

People follow the work.

3
U.S.

William Barr Moves to Take the Reins of Politically Charged Cases

Amid mounting furor over politicization at the Justice Department, the attorney general ordered reviews of such investigations and prosecutions.

The aristocratic faction of the Republican party may be preparing to withdraw
from the capital.
They are leaving few coconspiritors  to socialist mercy.

4
U.S.

These Are the Roger Stone Prosecutors Who Quit the Case

The team of assistant U.S. attorneys withdrew from the case after the Justice Department overruled their sentencing recommendation and pushed for a more lenient punishment for President Trump’s former campaign adviser.

Trump should know better.

5
The Upshot

A Luxury Apartment Rises in a Poor Neighborhood. What Happens Next?

Economists say rents would fall. Neighbors fear rents would rise. New research tries to find the answer.

The new apartments will bring new money to the area.
New money will bring improved services and people to staff them.
The desirability and the rent will rise.
New construction is always in cheap space.

6
Opinion

‘I Cannot Remain Silent’

A brave voice in China cries out about the regime’s mishandling of the coronavirus.

There is some hope for a "new" China.

7
Opinion

Democrats, Don’t Wish for Your Own Rogue

Bloomberg’s record and misleading statements make him a dangerous choice.

Do not mistake Mike Bloomberg's objectives.
He will do well in the next cabinet.

8
Technology

Activate This ‘Bracelet of Silence,’ and Alexa Can’t Eavesdrop

Microphones and cameras lurk everywhere. You may want to slip on some privacy armor.

Wear it in public and turn it on.
In private, do not have listening devices or do not have audible embarrassments.

9
Opinion

Bernie Sanders Prevails. Cue the Party Panic.

Will the muddle of moderates sort itself out?

If it does not there will be four more years of Trump.

10
Food

Everything You Don’t Know About Chocolate

The beloved bar has come a long way in quality and complexity. Here’s a primer on how it’s made, and how to choose the best and most ethically produced.

I will try to keep a surplus of your choice of chocolate.


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