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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Russia’s Moves in Ukraine Unsettle Energy Companies and Prices

Oil and gas prices are up, and Western energy giants with operations and investments in Russia could find it harder to keep doing business there. read more

 

Putin is threatening the fuel market.   Rankine cycle suppliers are sensitive to fuel costs. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rankine_cycle

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Putin Insulated Russia’s Economy. Will Biden’s Sanctions Hold Him Back in Ukraine?

President Vladimir V. Putin has learned from earlier U.S.-led sanctions, and his allies could benefit from a more isolated Russia. read more

 

Probably sanctions will be ineffective. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

U.S. and Allies Impose Sanctions on Russia as Biden Condemns ‘Invasion’ of Ukraine

President Biden warned President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia that more sanctions would follow if he did not withdraw his forces and engage in diplomatic efforts to resolve the crisis. read more

 

Probably sanctions will be ineffective. 

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Biden Interviews 3 Supreme Court Candidates as His Search Narrows

The White House says the president is on track to decide on a nominee to fill the seat vacated by Justice Stephen G. Breyer by the end of February. read more

 

I trust Biden on his choices.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Once a Foreign Policy Partner, Congress Struggles for Unity on Ukraine

Senators went back to work Tuesday on a legislative response to Russian aggression, but as Congress recedes from the foreign policy arena, bipartisan unity is proving difficult to come by. read more

 

Mitch McConnell will block anything that smells of Democrat.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Biden Interviews 3 Supreme Court Candidates as His Search Narrows

The White House says the president is on track to decide on a nominee to fill the seat vacated by Justice Stephen G. Breyer by the end of February. read more

 

Mitch McConnell will block anything that smells of Democrat.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

Republican Candidates Split Over Ukraine-Russia Crisis

In Ohio, two Republicans running for Senate have taken sharply different positions, offering a clear view of the party’s rift over foreign policy. read more

 

The more they fight the better.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

Fed Officials Firm Up Plans for Swift Pullback of Economic Help

Officials have been preparing investors for a series of steady rate increases and a prompt start to Federal Reserve balance sheet shrinking. read more

 

Fed tightening will please conservatives.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. read more

 

The Thomases are not good people.

Remember Anita Hill.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago

Treasury Dept. Asked to Investigate Its Hiring From Accounting Firms

The request was sent by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Pramila Jayapal after a New York Times report on the revolving door between the department and the biggest accounting firms. read more

 

Anything to upset Democrats.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago

Treasury Dept. Asked to Investigate Its Hiring From Accounting Firms

The request was sent by Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Pramila Jayapal after a New York Times report on the revolving door between the department and the biggest accounting firms. read more

 

Anything to upset Democrats.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics17 hours ago

The Long Crusade of Clarence and Ginni Thomas

The Supreme Court justice and his wife battled for years for a more conservative America. New reporting shows how far she was willing to go after Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss. read more

 

The Thomases are not good people.

Remember Anita Hill.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago

U.S. Offers Limited Initial Response to Russia as It Weighs Stiffer Sanctions

President Biden faces the challenge of maintaining unity with allies as he seeks to balance deterrence and punishment in dealing with President Vladimir Putin of Russia. read more

 

The State Department does diplomacy.

Experts are useful.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War Between Russia and Ukraine

President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine. read more

 

There is hope the diplomats are successful.

The world must wait a few days.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Wooing Allies, Publicizing Putin’s Plans: Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War

President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine. read more

 

I may read the book.

 

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

How To Understand Russia’s Playbook In The Ukraine

[image: How To Understand Russia’s Playbook In The Ukraine] It’s ironic revenge for Kosovo and Serbia. Say there are atrocities/genocide, recognize a break-away, bomb and use troops to enforce your will. Westerners have never understood how angry the whole Serbian intervention made Russia, who saw Serbia as a core ally. It’s one of the main turning points in Western/Russian relations. To Russia, this is their “humanitarian intervention.” I’m quite sure Putin finds it very very funny. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn read more

 

Most of humanity knows war is not a joke.

Putin may need to learn.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

U.S. Troops in Poland Brace for Possible Ukrainian Evacuees

Tens of thousands of people, including Americans, could flee across the border if Russia launches a full invasion of Ukraine. read more

 

This is a small part of the work of the general staff.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

U.S. House Candidate Apologizes for Behavior at Sleepover

Parents said Abby Broyles of Oklahoma drank and swore at children at a friend’s home. She said she had mixed wine with medication and had no memory of the night. read more

 

I would cut her some slack.

The Republicans will do no such thing.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Uproar Over ‘Crack Pipes’ Puts Biden Drug Strategy at Risk

President Biden has made “harm reduction” a central pillar of his plan to fight a record number of drug-related deaths, but a conservative backlash is threatening the effort. read more

 

Harm reduction looks to be good policy.

The Republicans slander as they can.

 

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

Is Trudeau An Authoritarian For Using POGG Powers Against The Truckers?

[image: Is Trudeau An Authoritarian For Using POGG Powers Against The Truckers?] Well—yes and no. Trudeau has always been an authoritarian. He’s been willing to use harsh force against the left, especially anyone interfering with the petroleum industry and other resource extraction. But Trudeau did nothing about the “Truckers” until they blocked trade between the US and Canada. Authoritarian measures (seizing bank accounts and shutting down insurance in the case of the “truckers”) were not used when the blockaders were making Ottawa citizens (but not its politicians) lives miserab... read more

 

The "truckers" appear to be pressuring Canadians over a U.S. policy.

I need go no further down the road of bad tactics. 

 

 

 

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