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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Republicans Flip-Flop on Support for Afghanistan WithdrawalEager to denounce President Biden, some Republicans have flip-flopped on
bringing U.S. troops home — making it difficult to discern what they
actually believe. read more
Most people do not remember.
They must be reminded often.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago
McCarthy Threatens Technology Firms That Comply With Riot InquiryThe top House Republican said his party would retaliate against any company
that cooperated with an order to preserve the phone and social media
records of G.O.P. lawmakers. read more
Representative Kevin McCarthy is attempting to interfere with congresses' power to investigate.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago
Pentagon Leaders Wary of Working With TalibanCooperation with the group in fighting an Islamic State affiliate is
“possible,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. read more
Trust is not instant after young love.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
Justice Dept. Is Said to Accelerate Google Advertising InquiryThe moves may result in a second antitrust lawsuit against Google before
the end of the year. read more
It is the proper thing to do.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
Pentagon Leaders Wary of Working With TalibanCooperation with the group in fighting an Islamic State affiliate is
“possible,” the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said. read more
The question becomes are they following orders?
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
Biden Affirms Support for Ukraine Against 'Russian Aggression'The Ukrainian president got the Oval Office reception he had long been
seeking, after earlier efforts led to his becoming entangled in former
President Donald J. Trump’s first impeachment trial. read more
It is the proper thing to do.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
With Afghan Retreat, Biden Bucks Foreign Policy EliteThe president, following one of his core beliefs, has put himself at odds
with much of the establishment, on the right and left, in Washington and
across Europe. read more
Biden is an idealist of constitutional government.
The world practices practical politics.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago
Businesses Push Biden to Develop China Trade PolicySeven months into a new administration, companies want the White House to
drop tariffs on Chinese goods and provide clarity about a critical trade
relationship. read more
Businesses depend on Chinese manufacturing.
The Chinese are devout Socialists.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics9 hours ago
Biden Defends U.S. Withdrawal From AfghanistanThe president offered a glimpse of a different American foreign policy in
the post-9/11 world, one that he said would be guided more by competition
with China and Russia. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago
Biden Defends U.S. Withdrawal From AfghanistanThe president offered a glimpse of a different American foreign policy in
the post-9/11 world, one that he said would be guided more by competition
with China and Russia. read more
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
How G.O.P. Election Reviews Created a New Security ThreatAs Republicans continue to challenge the 2020 results, voting equipment is
being compromised when partisan insiders and unvetted operatives gain
access. read more
Hackers need very little access to corrupt an operating system.
Paper still works.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Member of ISIS 'Beatles' Cells Plans to Plead Guilty in Hostage CaseAn upcoming change-of-plea hearing for Alexanda Kotey suggests he is
cooperating with prosecutors and could provide details about victims. read more
Did that.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/02/us/politics/isis-beatles-alexanda-kotey.html
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Member of ISIS ‘Beatles’ Cell Plans to Plead Guilty in Abuse of HostagesAn upcoming change-of-plea hearing for Alexanda Kotey suggests he is
cooperating with prosecutors and could provide details about victims. read more
Did that.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/02/us/politics/isis-beatles-alexanda-kotey.html
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Developer Charged in Scheme to Bilk Matt Gaetz’s FamilyThe Justice Department arrested the man for seeking $25 million for a
presidential pardon that would have purportedly ended a sex trafficking
investigation into Mr. Gaetz. read more
They all are guilty.
Watch for trials, convictions, and sentences.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Plays the Long Game on Afghanistan WithdrawalPresident Biden is banking on the assumption that he will be remembered for
finally extricating the country from the war in Afghanistan, not for how he
did it. read more
The writer is speculating.
The article belongs on the OpEd page.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Biden Plays the Long Game on Afghanistan WithdrawalPresident Biden is banking on the assumption that he will be remembered for
finally extricating the country from the war in Afghanistan, not for how he
did it. read more
The writer is speculating.
The article belongs on the OpEd page.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Two Top F.D.A. Vaccine Regulators to Depart This FallThe announcement that Dr. Marion Gruber and Dr. Philip Krause will leave
this fall comes as the agency conducts sensitive reviews of coronavirus
vaccines for children and booster shots. read more
Joe Biden is a human being.
There is no magic.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Two Top F.D.A. Vaccine Regulators Are Set to Depart During a Crucial PeriodThe announcement that Dr. Marion Gruber and Dr. Philip Krause will leave
this fall comes as the agency conducts sensitive reviews of coronavirus
vaccines for children and booster shots. read more
Joe Biden is a human being.
There is no magic.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Three Guantánamo Detainees Charged in 2002 Bali BombingThe men were brought to court for the first time 18 years after their
capture and after a one-day delay because of translation challenges at the
war court. read more
The prison at Guantánamo Bay is a war crime.
The U.S. has no right to try these men.
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Three Simple Policy Heuristics[image: Story 472903082]
A number of people (and most of those who run our societies) don’t
understand the policy default: “Be kind.”
There is a widespread belief that life is shit, “hard choices” have to be
made, and those hard choices usually involve someone else suffering and
dying.
Life may well be lousy, but most “hard choices” don’t have to be made, and
those hard choices are one of the main reasons why life is lousy for so
many people.
The most important thing to understand is this: Harm ripples, kindness
ripples. People you hurt go on to hurt other people. People who are... read more
Ian Welsh is correct.
Getting there is the problem.
Revolution does not go there.
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