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2 hours ago
Maj. Ian Fishback, Who Exposed Abuse of Detainees, Dies at 42His letter to two senators about beatings by U.S. troops in Iraq led to
legislation in 2005 prohibiting extreme mistreatment of military prisoners. read more
There is much more to this story.
I could guess but it would be better to know.
If people can surrender and be treated honorably they will be less willing to fight to the death.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago
Biden’s Low-Key Media Strategy Draws Allies’ ConcernSo far in his tenure, the president has given far fewer one-on-one
interviews than his two predecessors. Some Democrats are asking if he could
be making better use of his White House pulpit. read more
Biden is not a warleader.
Get used to that. Diplomacy works better.
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Ian Welsh7 hours ago
Identity: Political Concepts Chapter 4[image: Story 509699471]
Previous: Ideology
(Introduction and Table of Contents)
Identity is “when you are cut, I bleed.” Without identification, no
ideology or legitimacy works. If you are a Christian and someone
disrespecting the word of Christ doesn’t bother you, you won’t do anything
about it. If you don’t think Jesus showed the way to salvation, you won’t
act on his words or try and convert anyone, and if there hadn’t been
Christians who did both those things, there would be no Christianity and no
one would remember Jesus.
Likewise if it doesn’t make you angry when people ch... read more
The population is the state, an identity.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago
Red Brands and Blue Brands: Is Hyper-Partisanship Coming for Corporate America?Major brands and chief executives have become increasingly entangled in
social and political debates. Is more to come? read more
The center offends both sides.
Much of the U.S. drinks coffee
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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago
Jeff Bezos Donates $100 Million to the Obama FoundationThe gift was the largest yet for the foundation and was among several
splashy donations in recent months by Mr. Bezos, one of the world’s richest
people. read more
Bezos is seeking a neutral corner.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago
Biden Will Keep Jerome Powell as Federal Reserve ChairThe White House returned to a longstanding pattern in which presidents
reappoint the same leader of the Federal Reserve regardless of partisan
identity. read more
Powell has been doing the right things.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics20 hours ago
House Panel Subpoenas Roger Stone and Alex Jones in Capitol Riot InquiryInvestigators summoned five more allies of former President Donald J. Trump
as they dug further into the planning and financing of rallies before the
Jan. 6 attack. read more
More of the Trump crew in jail is a good idea.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago
Lael Brainard is Tapped For Vice Chair of the Federal ReserveThe longtime Washington insider is now the central bank’s No. 2. That could
give her more bandwidth to influence policy. read more
Lael Brainard is a good choice.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
Biden Bets Big on Continuity at the FedJerome Powell and Lael Brainard are known quantities in a turbulent time. read more
NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago
The Federal Reserve Bank has been doing the right things.
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Sean Parnell Suspends G.O.P. Senate Bid in PennsylvaniaMr. Parnell, who was endorsed by Donald Trump in one of the highest-profile
2022 Senate races, had been accused by his estranged wife of spousal and
child abuse. read more
Keep politicians honest.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Court Urged to Let Jan. 6 Panel See Trump White House FilesIn appellate briefs, lawyers for the House and the Justice Department
argued against the former president’s claim of executive privilege. read more
Congress needs to know.
The public needs to know.
Prosecutors need to know.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
$15 minimum wage for federal contractors will take effect Jan. 30.The Labor Department issued a final rule carrying out an April executive
order from President Biden. It could affect more than 300,000 workers. read more
Only hope until the third week of January.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Who is Lael Brainard, President Biden’s pick for the Fed’s vice chair?She was in the mix to potentially replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but
Mr. Biden’s decision to elevate her to the Fed’s No. 2 role will still
place her in a powerful position. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lael_Brainard
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
Who is Lael Brainard, President Biden’s pick for the Fed’s vice chair?She was in the mix to potentially replace Jerome Powell as Fed chair, but
Mr. Biden’s decision to elevate her to the Fed’s No. 2 role will still
place her in a powerful position. read more
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lael_Brainard
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
The Ongoing Depression Which Started in 2008[image: Story 509203364]
Back in 2009, I said that the bailout and inadequate stimulus would cause a
depression which would last for at least a generation. I got a lot of the
details wrong (inflation happened only in areas of interest to the rich,
for example, till now) but that there would be a depression (ignored, by
and large), oh yes.
from @ArtShipman https://t.co/fjippIoHs8 pic.twitter.com/Fw2Bm5Ki2T
— Steve Randy Waldman (@interfluidity) November 21, 2021
How Bailing Out The Rich Caused a Depression
The Bailout Caused The Sucky “Recovery”
Bottom line is that in a capitalist... read more
Interesting chart.
https://www.ianwelsh.net/why-were-in-a-depression/
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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago
As Hopes for Nuclear Deal Fade, Iran Rebuilds and Risks GrowWith Iran’s new administration preparing for its first international
nuclear negotiations, there are signs that there will be no going back to
the 2015 agreement. read more
Israel does not keep its bombs in Jerusalem.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
Comment Moderation[image: Story 508911454]
Is back on for the time being. No ad-homs, no matter how justified you
think they are. No sexism/racism, etc… I’m also going to be reluctant to
let thru vaccine denial.
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I do not comment at Ian Welsh.
https://www.ianwelsh.net/open-thread-130/
Live negotiation is a start.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
What's in Build Back Better, Biden's Social Policy and Climate PlanThe package includes $400 billion to bolster support for children and
families, $555 billion for climate change programs and $166 billion in
housing aid. read more
No more than "moderate" Democrat senators allow.
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Ian Welsh2 days ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – November 21, 2021[image: Story 508883030]
by Tony Wikrent
*Conservative / Libertarian Drive to Civil War*
Notes on an Authoritarian Conspiracy: Inside the Claremont Institute’s “79
Days to Inauguration”
[The Bulwark, via The Big Picture 11-14-2021]
… report published in mid-October 2020 by the Claremont Institute and Texas
Public Policy Foundation’s (TPPF) called “79 Days to Inauguration,”
prepared by “Constitutional scholars, along with experts in election law,
foreign affairs, law enforcement, and media . . . coordinated by a retired
military officer experienced in running hundreds of wargames.... read more
The Trump rump likes the idea of Civil war.
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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago
How Nancy Pelosi Got Biden's Build Back Better Bill Back on TrackThe House’s approval of a sweeping social policy bill after weeks of fits
and starts notched another win for the speaker in a career defined by them. read more
Nancy Pelosi has earned her position.
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