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NYT > U.S. > Politics37 minutes ago
SALT Deduction That Benefits the Rich Divides Democrats
House Democrats are poised to lift a cap on the state and local tax
deduction, a gift to wealthy homeowners in some blue states. read more
Deducting property taxes from income taxes seems fair for people living pay check to paycheck.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics40 minutes ago
Pelosi Predicts Thursday Vote on Biden’s Ambitious Social Policy BillA House vote, months in the making, could come as early as Thursday evening
on a $1.85 trillion social policy and climate bill that would be the
largest expansion of the safety net in 50 years. read more
No vote as of 17:00
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago
Proposed Minimum Tax Would Hit Amazon, G.M. and Others, Report ShowsAn analysis released by Senator Elizabeth Warren offered a first look at
which companies could face higher tax bills under the proposal. read more
The proposed tax is a good idea.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago
Saule Omarova, Biden’s O.C.C. Pick, Will Declare Support for CapitalismSaule Omarova, a Cornell Law School professor, faces an unusually strident
campaign against her nomination. read more
She frightened Republicans.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics9 hours ago
At Summit, U.S., Canada and Mexico Will Address MigrationAfter a five-year hiatus, the meeting of North American leaders will also
provide a forum to discuss trade disagreements and vaccine sharing. read more
A time of nice noises.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics10 hours ago
Intractable African Crises Flare as Biden’s Top Diplomat Visits KenyaSecretary of State Antony J. Blinken hoped to ease the turmoil engulfing
Sudan and Ethiopia in his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. Both worsened
on his first full day. read more
The religious wars continue.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
FDA Could Authorize Moderna Boosters for All Adults as Early as This WeekIf the C.D.C. also signs off on broad booster requests by Moderna and
Pfizer, every adult who was fully vaccinated with them at least six months
ago would not only be eligible, but could choose which type of booster shot
to get. read more
Vaccinated is good; boosted is better.
End the Trunp rationing.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago
Nearly 10 Percent of Younger Children Got One Vaccine Dose, Says White HouseLast week alone, 1.7 million young children were vaccinated, about double
the previous week, a White House official said. read more
So many and so few.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago
Biden's Bill Funds Niche Items from Electric Bikes to 'Tree Equity'The Build Back Better Act’s marquee provisions have been the focus, but
Democrats have swept dozens of obscure measures and special interest breaks
into the $1.85 trillion bill. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Proxmire
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Accused 9/11 Mastermind Seeks Access to Secret TestimonyProsecutors say war court rules forbid defendants from hearing classified
information, unless the classified information is someone quoting what the
defendant said. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangaroo_court
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Biden Administration Plans to Expand Covid Vaccine ProductionThe Biden administration will spend billions of dollars on a new plan to
combat the pandemic, investing in antiviral pills, rapid tests and
manufacturing. read more
Publish the vaccine method and let the generic makers go to work.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
Biden Administration Plans to Expand Covid Vaccine ProductionThe Biden administration will spend billions of dollars on a new plan to
combat the pandemic, investing in antiviral pills, rapid tests and
manufacturing. read more
Publish the vaccine method and let the generic makers go to work.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Pentagon Chief Says More Must Be Done to Prevent Civilian HarmDefense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III gave his first public comments about
a U.S. strike in 2019 that killed dozens of women and children in Syria,
though he offered few specifics. read more
Big weapons are not selective.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
Biden’s O.C.C. pick declares her support for capitalism and community banks.Saule Omarova, a Cornell Law School professor, faces an unusually strident
campaign against her nomination. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Office_of_the_Comptroller_of_the_Currency
Republicans are fearful.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt and Pentagon Standoff Over Vaccine IntensifiesThe state says its National Guard members do not need to be vaccinated.
Pentagon officials say a failure to follow “valid medical readiness
requirements” could “jeopardize” the status of troops. read more
Reservists must meet federal standards.
Kevin Stitt does not have a private army.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago
Cities Try to Lure Factories as U.S. Pushes to Fix Chip ShortageMany local governments see a silver lining in the shortage of semiconductor
chips that has contributed to a slowdown in the global economy. read more
Walk before running.
Learn to make the simple things before attempting to advance the "art".
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
Ideology: Political Concepts Book Chapter 3[image: Story 507142821]
Previous: Legitimacy
(Introduction and Table of Contents)
At first glance ideology and legitimacy seem identical, because ideology
determines legitimacy.
An ideology is a story about how the world is, and how it should be. Most
ideologies include:
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A theory of human nature, which determines how they think people should
be treated.
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A vision of what the good life is.
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An ideal type of person, who is most virtuous.
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And, combined, these determine what sort of world an ideology’s
believers should try to cr... read more
More words are needed.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Oklahoma Governor and Pentagon Standoff Over Vaccines IntensifiesThe state says its National Guard members don’t need to get vaccinated.
Pentagon officials say a failure to follow “valid medical readiness
requirements” could “jeopardize” the status of troops. read more
The governor of Oklahoma lost this argument.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months for Role in Capitol RiotJacob Chansley, who wore a horned helmet and a fur pelt as he stormed onto
the Senate floor during the Capitol riot, had earlier pleaded guilty to a
single felony count. read more
Three and a third years is not a short sentence.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months for Role in Capitol RiotJacob Chansley, who wore a horned helmet and a fur pelt as he stormed onto
the Senate floor during the Capitol riot, had earlier pleaded guilty to a
single felony count. read more
Education is expensive.
Jacob Chansley may survive his education.
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