1
Russian Intelligence Agencies Push Disinformation on Pandemic
Declassified U.S. intelligence accuses Moscow of pushing propaganda through
alternative websites as Russia refines techniques used in 2016.
It has worked in he past.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHhrZgojY1Q
2
Misleading Virus Video, Pushed by the Trumps, Spreads Online
Social media companies took down the video with hours. But by then, it had
already been viewed tens of millions of times.
I generally do not bite.
3
Oil and Gas Groups See ‘Some Common Ground’ in Biden Energy Plan
Some energy executives are pleased that the former vice president is not
calling for a fracking ban and said they could work with him.
A carbon tax will be necessary.
It does not need to start in the spring of 2021.
4
Democrats Investigating Why White House Ended Ban on Some Gun Silencer Sales
A House subcommittee wants the White House to turn over documents related
to the shift and the involvement of a former industry lobbyist who is now
an administration official.
Everybody needs friends.
Even assassins need help.
5
Despite Evidence, Park Police Chief Says ‘Tremendous Restraint’ Was Used in Lafayette Clash
Lawmakers repeatedly pressed Gregory T. Monahan to square his remarks with
videos showing his officers attacking protesters. He declined.
There were no machine guns, grenades or sabers.
6
Trump Delays Effort to End DACA
After the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump failed to present a
valid rationale for ending protections for young immigrants, the
administration said it would conduct a “comprehensive review” of the
program.
Unarmed children do not look frightening.
7
Biden Unveils Economic Plan Focused on Racial Equity
The moment offered Joe Biden a chance to cut a sharp contrast with
President Trump, who has repeatedly taken incendiary actions at a moment of
national reckoning over racism and police violence.
Biden must deal with the public.
8
Report Slams V.A. Doctor for Dismissing Suicide Risk of Patient Who Later Killed Himself
Six days after being removed by the police from a veterans hospital in
Washington, the man died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Trump followers do not know history.
Lies hide ignorance.
9
Trump Gets More Bullish as a Top Aide, Robert O’Brien, Tests Positive
Plus, how Fred Trump shaped his son’s approach to empathy: This is your
morning tip sheet.
Lies hide ignorance.
10
How Local Covid Deaths Are Affecting Vote Choice
A rise in coronavirus-related deaths in a given community tends to reduce
support for Republicans.
This is not surprising.
11
Like Father, Like Son: President Trump Lets Others Mourn
Whether he is dealing with the loss of a family member or the deaths of
nearly 150,000 Americans in a surging pandemic, President Trump almost
never displays empathy in public. He learned it from his father.
It is good to know.
12
Here Are the Differences Between the House and Senate Coronavirus Relief Bills
Lawmakers will have to bridge significant policy gaps to reach an
election-year agreement on how to best provide relief to businesses and
families still reeling from the pandemic.
Republicans insist: "Just say no."
13
Why Hunger Can Grow Even When Poverty Doesn’t
The two issues are linked, but during the coronavirus pandemic the
relationship is not always simple.
Hunger is a missed meal.
Poverty is many missed meals.
14
Tech C.E.O.s From Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to Testify Before Congress
The tech C.E.O.s will appear together at a congressional hearing on
Wednesday to argue that their companies do not stifle competition.
Self deception ends badly.
15
Barr Testimony: Highlights of Combative Hearing on Protests, Stone Case and More
Nicholas Fandos, Charlie Savage, Sharon LaFraniere and Linda Qiu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The attorney general forcefully asserted that federal agents were sent to
cities to fight violence at protests and elsewhere.
Barr has sold his conscience cheap.
16
The Riots To Come… And The Revolution?
This map, from CNBC, sort of says it all: Assume the numbers are half that,
you’re looking at 15% to nearly 30% in many states. This is an apocalypse.
If this won’t cause riots and revolution, nothing will. Remember, the
people who did this have names and addresses, as do those who bailed out
the […]
I am more cynical.
The homeless dont vote.
They may still be registered and qualified to vote absentee.
17
Georgia Senator Is Criticized for Ad Enlarging Jewish Opponent Jon Ossoff's Nose
Senator David Perdue, a Republican, drew a quick rebuke from his Democratic
opponent, Jon Ossoff, who said the Facebook ad employed the “least original
anti-Semitic trope in history.”
An old story.
18
Trump Announced, Then Canceled, a Yankees Pitch. Both Came as a Surprise.
The president’s announcement that he would pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug.
15 startled the team’s officials, who had not scheduled such an event.
Trump does not plan.
19
As Republicans Embrace Cut in Jobless Aid, Divisions Weaken Their Leverage
The proposal comes after Republicans struggled to iron out their policy
differences with the administration and each other. Democrats are all but
guaranteed to reject the offer.
Trump will get no second term.
The statute of limitations has not expired.
20
A Republican Panic Button
Could Democrats be heading for a landslide in November?
I hope it is time for Republican panic.
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