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6 hours ago
Why America Isn’t Getting the Jan. 6 Investigation It NeedsReaching any kind of national consensus about what happened that day now
feels like as much of a fantasy as any false-flag conspiracy theory. read more
The events of 1/6/21 will enter the record.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics9 hours ago
U.S. Moves to Drop Cases Against Chinese ResearchersThe arrests were part of a Trump-era initiative aimed at curbing Beijing’s
efforts to steal intellectual property, corporate secrets, and military
intelligence. read more
The Justice department is not concerned with national security.
These researchers were properly employed.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago
The Most Influential Spreader of Coronavirus Misinformation OnlineResearchers and regulators say Joseph Mercola, an osteopathic physician,
creates and profits from misleading claims about Covid-19 vaccines. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_Science
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snake_oil
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quackery
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Biden’s Antitrust Team Signals a Big Swing at Corporate TitansThe president has stacked his administration with crusaders who have spent
their careers challenging corporate consolidation. read more
Antitrust action is needed.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago
Crypto Nomads: Surfing the World for Risk and ProfitA new generation of industry leaders has set up offshore trading exchanges
largely beyond the reach of American regulators. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_bubble
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stock_market_crash
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_Crash_of_1929
The intrinsic value of crypto currencies is zero.
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Ian Welsh15 hours ago
Open Thread[image: Story 457896652]
Use this post to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. (So, no Covid
convo, for example.)
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Things start with negotiation.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
Skilled in Strategy (and Grudges), Top Biden Adviser to Depart White HouseAnita Dunn has been doing the job she was hired to do.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Suspect Tries to Compare Capitol Riot to Last Year’s Violence in Portland, Ore.Right-wing news media and Republican politicians have often made the
comparison. Now, in a narrow legal context, a judge will consider the
argument. read more
The two disorders had opposite philosophies.
They tried to force government in opposit directions.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Podesta Hired to Lobby by Huawei and Bulgarian Energy CompanyWith his allies running Washington, the veteran Democratic lobbyist has
re-emerged after his firm collapsed under scrutiny from investigators. read more
Lobbyists work for the people who hire them.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden to Campaign for Terry McAuliffe in VirginiaThe president, trading his more serene presidential demeanor for a fiery
campaign one, whipped up the crowd and sought to portray Mr. McAuliffe as a
critical partner in a shared vision. read more
Biden is doing another of his jobs.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
The F.T.C. asks for an extension to refile its Facebook antitrust suit.The F.T.C. said in its request that it had reached an agreement with
Facebook over the proposed extension. read more
"Rape, kill, pillage, and burn. Get it right this time!"
A viking captain to his crew before a raid
The Somali adventure will cost more than Trump promised.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Tom Barrack Freed on $250 Million BondThe agreement requires Mr. Barrack to wear a GPS location monitoring
bracelet at all times. read more
It seems like a solid case.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Missouri’s Medicaid Expansion Is On AgainBut the tortuous path it’s taken highlights the obstacles to expanding the
low-income health program in other states where it has not been welcomed. read more
Republicans seem to believe the lash encourages team effort.
Gallies were rowed by free citozens of Athhens.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Tom Barrack Freed on $250 Million BondThe agreement requires Mr. Barrack to wear a G.P.S. location monitoring
bracelet at all times. read more
At some point cash has no value.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Federal Effort to Stave Off Eviction Crisis Gains MomentumThe amount of money sent to tenants in June was greater than the
disbursements of the previous two months combined, according to the
Treasury Department. read more
The Repulican party favors a mass eviction of democrats.
They might get majorities as the evicted are disenfranchised.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Yellen Warns Congress About Failure to Act on Debt LimitShe said the Treasury Department would begin extrodinary measures.
A default of any kind would spike short term interest rates.
That would benefit holders of U.S. debt and murder the economy.
A disaster that can be attached to Biden.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
For Republicans, Deep Wounds Fuel Resistance to Bolstering the I.R.S.A desire to crack down on tax cheats is overshadowed by years of G.O.P.
resentment toward the agency. read more
Few cash businesses can survive an audit.
Small businesses are run by people who vote Republican in self defence.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
In the Capitol, the Delta Variant Spreads Worry and PartisanshipStaff members are flocking to get tested and the Capitol’s doctor is
begging laggards to get vaccinated, but as the variant takes hold in the
Capitol’s “petri dish,” rancor is only growing. read more
"“This will prove Darwinism,” Mr. Ruiz
said he had told his constituent, “because those with common sense who
use their intelligence will survive.”
He didn’t sound as though he was joking."
Unfortunately the virus does not select Republicans.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
What Gurbir Grewal Learned as the Nation’s First Sikh Attorney GeneralNew Jersey’s former attorney general is leaving one of the most powerful
law enforcement roles in the country to play a key role at the S.E.C. read more
Effective people are rare.
Let them be placed where they are needed most.
They often know who would best replace them in their present position.
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