Wednesday, March 2, 2022

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As Infrastructure Money Flows, Mitch Landrieu Must Straddle Partisan Divide
Much of the funding is left up to state leaders, some of whom have already pushed back on the federal government’s goals. Mr. Landrieu will be key to resolving those differences. read more
 
The Up State Republicans are shure they have the short end of the stick.
 
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What We’re Watching in Tuesday’s Texas Primary Election
The first election night of the 2022 midterms has some famous names and crowded primary races. Here’s a rundown. read more
 
We will know more about the Texas variety of insanity after the votes are counted.
 
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With Midterms in Mind, G.O.P. Tests Attacks on Democrats in New York
The Republican State Convention gave party leaders a chance to test messages about crime, inflation and Democratic leadership. read more
 
 It is an opportunity to listen to the north country.

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Primary Day in Texas Will Offer Preview of Midterm Battles Ahead
Texas is holding the first primary election of 2022 on Tuesday. Some of the dynamics at play include the intensity of Donald Trump’s continued hold on the Republican electorate. read more
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JE3jt4FIFs
 
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Republicans Block Abortion Rights Measure in Senate
With a Supreme Court ruling looming, both parties expect the issue to resonate in this year’s midterm elections. read more
 
The misogyny of the Republican party is incomprehensible.
 
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US Escalates Sanctions With a Freeze on Russian Central Bank Assets
The action is likely to fuel rapid inflation in Russia as it wages war in Ukraine. read more
 
Sanctions will grow until something breaks.
The use of fossil carbon must end.
 
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Ian Welsh12 hours ago
Ukraine: The Ethical Dimension & Sanction Decision Making
[image: Ukraine: The Ethical Dimension & Sanction Decision Making] Ok. Deep breath. Is what is happening in Ukraine worse than what happened in Iraq? Why was the US not hit with crippling sanctions, like Russia is being? Think this stuff thru on your own, and if you get it, your belief that anything happening is being driven by ethical considerations will go away and you’ll be able to think clearly. Now, let’s talk sanctions. They’re more severe than initial indications, and Russian reserves have been blocked, as was done to Venezuela and Afghanistan (this, plus sanctions, is what... read more
 
Nuclear war is thinkable
I am not a  Republican or a sadist.

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House Passes Bill to Make Lynching a Hate Crime
Lawmakers in both parties hailed the action as historic, but a separate bill to outlaw discrimination based on a person’s natural hair failed amid Republican opposition. read more
 
This law will not get a senate vote.
 
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As Tanks Rolled Into Ukraine, So Did Malware. Then Microsoft Entered the War.
After years of talks about the need for public-private partnerships to combat cyberattacks, the war in Ukraine is stress-testing the system. read more
 
Microsoft is malware.
 
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Bracing for Biden and Protests, Officials Fortify the Capitol
A security fence, National Guard troops and more police surround the Capitol in preparation for the State of the Union address and a possible truck convoy of protesters. read more
 
Congress stayed civil.
 
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Tech Companies Help Defend Ukraine Against Cyberattacks
After years of talks about the need for public-private partnerships to combat cyberattacks, the war in Ukraine is stress-testing the system. read more
 
Microsoft is malware.
 
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Richard Blum, Political Donor and Husband of Senator Feinstein, Dies at 86
As a financier, he amassed a fortune that he spent on Democrats, helping to propel his wife from San Francisco mayor to a long career in the Senate. read more
 
He fought the good fight for as long as he was able.
 
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Democratic Governors Look to Biden for a Political Reset
At a weekend fund-raising retreat, a group of governors worried about voters’ frustrations with Democrats. They hoped President Biden’s State of the Union speech would be a pivot point. read more
 
President Biden has no need to turn.
 
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G.O.P. Lawmakers' Appearance at White Nationalist Conference Draws Rebuke
The participation of Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar at a far-right event renewed calls for Republican leaders to root out extremism in their party. read more
 
Racism cannot dominate the midterms in the judgement of  the conservative powers.

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G.O.P. Leaders Condemn Lawmakers’ Appearance at White Nationalist Conference
The participation of Representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Paul Gosar at a far-right event renewed calls for Republican leaders to root out extremism in their party. read more
 
Racism cannot dominate the midterms in the judgement of  the conservative powers.
 
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In State of the Union, Biden Will Focus on Economy and Global Response to Russia
The speech was originally going to center primarily on the president’s domestic agenda. But the war in Europe has forced the White House to change gears. read more
 
Biden added a codicil to deal with inflation and Russia.

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Supreme Court Considers Limiting E.P.A.’s Ability to Address Climate Change
Members of the court’s conservative majority voiced skepticism that Congress had authorized the agency to decide what they said were major political and economic questions. read more
 
This error is not ruled out for this court. 
 
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Some Texas Hispanics Drawn to Republicans Share Immigration Grievances
Former President Donald J. Trump’s brand of populism has been widely viewed as an appeal to white voters. But similar grievances have resonated in the Rio Grande Valley in a profound way. read more
 
 Texas may remain Republican.

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White House Lifts Mask Mandate Ahead of State of the Union
The move takes effect Tuesday, in time for President Biden’s State of the Union address. read more
 
A massive infection of Covid-19 in the Republican congress would be welcome.
 
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Ian Welsh1 day ago
What The West And Russia Want In Ukraine & The "Good” Result For The Ukraine
[image: What The West And Russia Want In Ukraine & The] There’s a lot of nonsense going around including talk of Russia losing the war because less than 5 days into the war, they haven’t conquered Ukraine. The German blitz of Poland took 5 weeks. The conquest of France 6 weeks, and people were astonished. Ukraine is the largest country in Europe except for Russia istself The sources I respect say that Russia is taking losses, but the war is not in question and they are advancing about as fast as the US did into Iraq. Russia will win the war, though they may take more damage than th... read more
 
Conditions are not as they were fifteen years ago.
Nothing is decided yet.
 
 
 
 
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