1
Military Surveillance Planes Didn’t Spy on Protesters, Pentagon Report Finds
But the Air Force’s inspector general concluded that National Guard
officials failed to obtain prior approval from Defense Secretary Mark T.
Esper to use the planes.
A black mark for the National Guards
2
Trump Holds a Rare White House Funeral for His Younger Brother, Robert
It was the first time a president has held an East Room funeral for a
member of his family in nearly 100 years.
Trump cannot pay his social debts.
3
Biden Always Had a Simple Message. He Rode It to the Nomination.
Joseph R. Biden Jr. never wavered from his central message: that President
Trump was a danger to American democracy, while he was a stable,
experienced leader. Now it will be tested in a fierce battle with the
president.
Biden had the winning message from the start.
4
A Presidential Historian Makes a Rare Appearance in Today’s Political Arena
Jon Meacham’s remarks at this week’s Democratic National Convention sprang
from a long friendship with Joe Biden and a desire to add historical
context to the present moment.
This story passed the NY Times editorial fact check.
My trust in the Times editors is reduced.
5
Ex-Green Beret Charged With Spying for Russia in Elaborate Scheme
Prosecutors said he provided classified information to Russian intelligence
operatives for years, betraying the United States.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_McCarthy
6
The TV Divide: Convention Ratings Surge on MSNBC as Fox News Dips
Live television viewership for the Democratic National Convention fell 17.6
percent from 2016, but many Americans watched online.
Televison provides entertainment.
7
Fact-Checking the Democratic National Convention
The four-day virtual event focused on character rather than policy. Still,
Democrats exaggerated about Social Security, jobs and the coronavirus
pandemic.
Trump must be taken at his word.
His aids statements are hearsay.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hearsay
8
The 7 Takeaways From The 2020 DNC
Joe Biden rallied the party around him, with help from Barack Obama and
Bernie Sanders. But even as Democrats reach out to disaffected moderates,
they’re also holding together a fractured coalition.
Joe Biden won the Democratic primary.
9
Sanders Anoints AOC His Heir
There was a lot of furor over AOC speaking at the DNC. First that she had
only a minute, then that she didn’t “endorse” Biden. Both of these things
come down to a simple fact: she was invited by Bernie to nominate him. As
such, it wasn’t appropriate for her to talk about Biden. That […]
The Democratic party knows what it is doing.
It is removing Trump and his party.
I approve of the project.
10
DeJoy Tells Senators Election Mail Will Be Delivered ‘Fully and on Time’
The postmaster general, under fire for recent changes that have slowed mail
delivery, defended his approach and asked Congress to help free the Postal
Service from costly retirement obligations.
The Republican party has formed a long term project to eliminate the postal service.
DeJoy has the Postmaster Generalship because he is a Republican and shares that goal.
Republicans are known to lie.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nullius_in_verba
11
Extra $300 Stimulus Unemployment Payment: Who Will Get It and When?
President Trump’s stopgap program to get more money to the jobless is off
to a slow start. Here’s how it works.
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/opinion/stock-market-unemployment.html
12
Economic Data Points to Pause in Recovery as Aid Programs Expire
The economy’s rebound showed signs of stagnating. Then enhanced
unemployment benefits and a small-business loan program expired.
https://www.nytimes.com/live/2020/08/21/business/stock-market-today-coronavirus
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/opinion/stock-market-unemployment.html
13
How 2 Labor Dept. Rules Can Undermine Your Retirement Plans
The Trump administration welcomes private equity for retirement plans but
builds new barriers against sustainable investing.
Donald Trump is benefiting his friends.
14
Facebook Braces Itself for Trump to Cast Election Results Doubts
The world’s biggest social network is working out what steps to take should
President Trump use its platform to dispute the vote.
Facebook elects to be a content provider by electing to edit content.
15
To Pay Rent and Avoid Eviction, Tenants Cash In Their Dreams
Federal aid and eviction bans have kept many tenants in their homes. With
that support ebbing, it can take charity and sacrifice to avoid dislocation.
Trump relief is temporary. Debt continues to accumulate.
Income was a dream.
16
Biden Speaks Once More, With Feeling
Capping off an odd, inventive TV convention, the nominee cast the election
as a moral crusade and emotional journey.
The Television production was successful.
17
Joe Biden Says Goodbye, Uncle Joe and Hello, Father of the Nation
In his convention acceptance speech, Mr. Biden offered a new image for the
next four years.
There is need not just of a new image but the reality behind the image.
18
Biden’s Big Moment
He never would have imagined the circumstances of this speech, but he
managed to make the most of it.
I have been ready to vote for three years and eight months.
19
DNC Night 4: Watch the Moments That Mattered
Two of our correspondents break down highlights from the Democrats’ first
virtual convention.
His name is not Trump.
That is enough.
20
Republicans Gear Up to Renominate Trump at RNC
The Republican National Convention next week will kick off with an
in-person roll call on Monday in Charlotte, N.C.
I will watch the body count.
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