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NYT > U.S. > Politics   41

In Washington, Recriminations Over Afghanistan Emerge Quickly

President Biden is finding few outspoken defenders amid the chaotic collapse of the Afghan government. But after 20 years, a war-weary America may still give the president a pass. read more

 

As many Afghans as want to come should be brought out.

Some intelligence agency was not telling the truth.

Which will become evident.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics41 minutes ago

For Biden, Images of Defeat He Wanted to Avoid

President Biden will go down in history, fairly or unfairly, as the president who presided over a humiliating final act in the American experiment in Afghanistan. read more

 

Afghanistan was always a mistake. 

Biden did not make a mistake in ending the adventure.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Rushed Evacuation in Kabul Highlights Disconnect in Washington

Pentagon officials had warned the White House about delaying a drawdown or full evacuation of American personnel from Afghanistan. read more

 

This mess is the result of the earlier intelligence failures.

George W. Bush was never good at thinking.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Biden Administration Prompts Largest Permanent Increase in Food Stamps

The jump in benefits, the biggest in the program’s history, comes after a revision of the initiative’s nutrition standards that supporters say will reduce hunger and better reflect how Americans eat. read more

The Republican party does not comprehend poverty.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Taliban Takeover Could Extinguish U.S. Influence in Kabul

After 20 years of diplomacy and support, American officials are now contemplating the harrowing question of whether — and how — they might engage with a Taliban government in Afghanistan. read more

 

It is late for these worries.

It was late when Afghanistan was invaded twenty years ago.

Get as many Afghans out as want to come.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

Tap Dancing With Trump: Lindsey Graham’s Quest for Relevance

The senator went from Donald J. Trump’s public enemy to his impassioned defender. Now he’s a golfing regular at Mar-a-Lago, advising the former president on his future. What is behind one of the unlikeliest partnerships in politics? read more

 

Some people suffer from beliefe.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago

Taliban Seize Key Afghan City as Biden Speeds Deployment

With the collapse of Mazar-i-Sharif and Jalalabad, the insurgents appeared to be on the verge of a full military takeover. read more

 

The full military takeover has happened.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

James Hormel, America’s First Openly Gay Ambassador, Dies at 88

An outspoken advocate of L.G.B.T.Q. rights, he was nominated by President Bill Clinton and appointed despite fierce opposition from the right. read more

 

All people grow old and die.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

A Gallery Sells Hunter Bidens. The White House Says It Won’t Know Who’s Buying.

Hunter Biden’s works are being offered for as much as $500,000 apiece; his art dealer said he would follow ethics guidelines that the Biden administration helped to develop. read more

 

Don't ask, don't tell can work.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Amid Extreme Weather, a Shift Among Republicans on Climate Change

Many Republicans in Congress no longer deny that Earth is heating because of fossil fuel emissions. But they say abandoning oil, gas and coal will harm the economy. read more

 

The world economy will not die of a carbon tax.

Billions will die of global heating.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Fearing Kabul’s Fall, U.S. Officials Implore Afghans to ‘Fight’

The calls to action underscore the stark reality that the United States has no intention of rescuing government forces. read more

 

The Afghan national army did not fight.

 

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

Open Thread

[image: Story 465864597] Use for topics unrelated to recent posts. No vax/anti-vax in this thread. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn read more

 

Live negotiation comes first.

Sooner is better.    As soon as you can is best.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Moderates Threaten Stalemate Over Budget Vote and Infrastructure

The letter from nine Democrats, enough to block passage, threatens their party’s two-track plan to pass both a $3.5 trillion social policy budget blueprint and an infrastructure bill. read more

 

Debate continues.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Judge Allows Biden’s Narrower Evictions Ban in Place for Now

But the judge said she doubted the Supreme Court would ultimately find it lawful. read more

 

It appears Republicans are sadists.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Census Shows a Nation That Resembles Its Future More Than Its Past

For Democrats, there was much to cheer in the growth of cities and suburbs. But Republicans, imperiled by the falling white population, are still well positioned for redistricting. read more

 

Gerrymandering will try to fix that.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

C.D.C. Panel Recommends Third Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised

A day after the F.D.A. authorized third doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines for some immunocompromised people, an independent expert panel advising the C.D.C. recommended the move. read more

 

The thought makes sense.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Supreme Court Blocks Part of New York’s Eviction Moratorium

The order applies only to a provision that bars evictions of tenants who file a form declaring economic hardship, rather than providing evidence in court. read more

 

Poor people do not go voluntarily to court.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

6 Issues Kathy Hochul Will Face as New York Governor

Ms. Hochul is preparing to become New York’s next governor at a precarious time for the state, as it faces challenges in public health, housing, education and infrastructure. read more

 

Kathy Hochul is more than sufficiently competent.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 days ago

As Virus Cases Surge, Biden Administration Encourages More Use of Antibody Treatments

A top White House adviser said monoclonal antibody treatments, sometimes underused, could still be crucial in helping people with Covid-19 avoid getting very sick. read more

 

The monoclonal antibody treatments appear to help resist Covid-19.

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Ian Welsh3 days ago

The Labor Shortage And the New Criminalization

[image: Story 465292978] The level of stupid in what passes for “discourse” in the Western world never ceases to amaze. Employers are shocked that they are having trouble filling low wage jobs and blame enhanced unemployment benefits, but even when half the states stop the unemployment benefits, still have trouble filling those jobs. Supposedly a little over 600K people have died in the US from Covid (the actual toll is higher). The largest group is old people, driven by psychopaths like Cuomo killing them either deliberately on vast criminal negligence. But Covid has also hit th... read more

 

Ian Welsh is not in a forgiving mood.   He has some reasons.

 

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