|
1
Trump Appointee Seeks to Cut Off Funding for Global Internet Access Group
Pranshu Verma, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
Michael Pak, the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, is moving to
stop federal funding of the Open Technology Fund, which develops tools that
allow people to get around controls on internet access.
Trunp would have the U.S. be a "walled garden"for Amazon and Google.
2
Trump Discussed Naming Sidney Powell as Special Counsel on Election Fraud
Maggie Haberman and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago
In a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president discussed
appointing Sidney Powell, a lawyer who promoted conspiracy theories about
rigged voting machines, to probe voter fraud
Simple sadism.
3
Biden Announces Climate Team, Including Gina McCarthy, Deb Haaland and Michael Regan
Lisa Friedman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The president-elect said he has chosen a team that prioritizes making clean
energy jobs and environmental protection a cornerstone of his economic
plans.
A group who understand the problem.
4
In Picking a Cabinet, Biden Draws From His Roots
Michael D. Shear and Michael Crowley, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
Still a work in progress, the president-elect’s cabinet is designed to be
an extension of his long-held Democratic Party principles, but with a more
progressive focus.
Biden is doing as expected.
His choices are people he he knows and works well with.
5
In Last Rush, Trump Grants Mining and Energy Firms Access to Public Lands
Eric Lipton, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The outgoing administration is pushing through approval of corporate
projects over the opposition of environmental groups and tribal communities.
Trump is a sadist. These gifts will not stand.
6
Who Will Replace Kamala Harris? It’s About More Than a Senate Seat
Jennifer Medina, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
The question of who should be chosen as California’s next senator is a
battle between Black and Latino representation.
Gavin Newsome has the problem.
7
Trump Contradicts Pompeo Over Russia’s Role in Hack
David E. Sanger and Nicole Perlroth, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Hours after the secretary of state said that Moscow was behind the vast
cybersecurity breach, the president suggested it might have been China and
downplayed the severity of the attack.
Trump does not want to be known as the president Putin made.
8
Pompeo Says Russia Was Behind Cyberattack on U.S.
David E. Sanger, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
But President Trump later took to Twitter to minimize the hack and suggest
that it might have been China, not Russia, that carried it out
The president Putin made.
9.
The Newest Guardians of the Galaxy Are Run by the U.S. Military
Christina Morales, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
On the first-anniversary celebration of the newest branch of the U.S. armed
forces, Vice President Mike Pence announced that Space Force members would
be called Guardians.
F.T.L. does not yet exist. Let the Navy run low earth orbit like Robert A. Heinline told us.
10
Can a Televised Vaccination Undo Months of Skepticism?
Jeremy W. Peters, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
A few minutes of morning television distilled the various ways that
President Trump and his political allies have undermined confidence in the
science about the virus.
No.
11
Trump Discussed Naming Campaign Lawyer as Special Counsel on Election Fraud
Maggie Haberman and Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
In a meeting at the White House on Friday, the president weighed appointing
Sidney Powell, who promoted conspiracy theories about rigged voting
machines, to probe voter fraud.
"In a meeting at the White House on Friday, President Trump weighed
appointing Sidney Powell, who promoted conspiracy theories about rigged
voting machines, to investigate voter fraud."
Trump is a sadist. Ken Star is not available.
12
Open Thread
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 9 hours ago
Feel free to use the comments section to discuss topics unrelated to recent
posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
13
What Biden’s Team Tells Us
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
In our last newsletter of 2020, let’s look at what Joe Biden’s emerging
administration might mean for the political battles of 2021.
Biden is doing his job.
14
F.D.A. Clears Moderna's Covid Vaccine
Denise Grady, Abby Goodnough and Noah Weiland, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The Food and Drug Administration authorized a second coronavirus vaccine
for emergency use, clearing the way for millions more Americans to be
immunized next week.
More is better.
15
Congress Clears Two-Day Spending Extension to Finalize Stimulus Deal
Emily Cochrane, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The short time frame signaled optimism that Congress could come to
agreement on the $900 billion economic recovery plan, but a last-minute
dispute over the Fed’s lending powers emerged as a stubborn final sticking
point.
I do not expect a spending program from Republicans.
16
Trump Claims Credit for Vaccines. Some of His Backers Don’t Want to Take Them.
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
A deep distrust of the government is fueling vaccine hesitancy among
Republicans, who are more likely than Democrats to resist being inoculated
against Covid-19.
Trump will grab what glory he can reach.
17
What Is 13-3? Why a Debate Over the Fed Is Holding Up Stimulus Talks
Jeanna Smialek, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Fed’s emergency lending authorities are a key part of its job.
Republicans want to curb them. Democrats are pushing back.
13-3 sabotages the Federal Reserve Bank, The U.S. lender of last resort.
The next step is bank failures and forclosed debt in bank runs and other panics.
18
Barr Says C.I.A. ‘Stayed in Its Lane’ in Examining Russian Election Interference
Adam Goldman, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
In an interview with a Wall Street Journal columnist, the attorney general
defended his legacy and criticized the special counsel’s investigation.
Trump is the president Putin made.
19
Henry Haller, Chef for Five Presidents, Dies at 97
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
He had the high-level skills necessary for the job but also a welcome
flexibility, allowing him to thrive in the, well, pressure-cooker that is
the White House.
He has assistants who can do the job.
20
Last Day of Fundraiser and the Role of Opinion and News
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Fundraising Update: As of this writing we’re at approximately $10,430,
leaving is $570 from the final goal and tier of $11,000. $11,000: two more
articles, these on the conditions that create good and bad societies to
live in; an introduction and conclusion and some commentary and connecting
text as seems necessary. Again, I want to […]
Ian Welsh writes opinion.
He knows it and I know it.
Much of the time I agree with him.
Often his facts are incompleate or simply wrong.
I do not feel guilty about dismissing his mistaken conclusions. ____________________________________________________
||
No comments:
Post a Comment