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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Biden Says He Is Considering Seeking a Gas Tax Holiday

With regular gasoline around $5 per gallon, suspending the federal gas tax would provide a measure of relief for consumers, but Congress would need to take action. read more

 

Temporary and insignificant.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Pence Navigates a Possible White House Run, and a Fraught Political Moment

In a speech on Monday, former Vice President Mike Pence sounded like a future presidential candidate, but not like someone interested in discussing the specifics of Jan. 6. read more

 

Pence will have no support from Trump.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago

In Ad, Shotgun-Toting Greitens Asks Voters to Go ‘RINO Hunting’

A right-wing Senate candidate accompanies a squad of heavily armed men as they storm a home looking for ‘Republicans in name only.’ read more

 

The Republicans fear fragmentation.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics10 hours ago

Red Flags for Forced Labor Found in China’s Car Battery Supply Chain

Ties to potentially coercive labor practices could prove a problem for an industry that is heavily dependent on China, once a new law barring Xinjiang products goes into effect. read more

 

 Few facts.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago

Inside One Abortion Clinic, Signs of Nationwide Struggles

The Planned Parenthood clinic in Fort Myers, Fla., has seen an increase in patients arriving from Texas, even as it struggles to keep up with increasing restrictions in its own state. read more

 

The anti abortion campaign is in error.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics14 hours ago

The Supreme Court, Public Opinion and the Fate of Roe

According to the conventional wisdom, the court rarely strays too far from the popular will. That view will face a reckoning in the coming weeks. read more

 

This court was istalled to ignore public opinion. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago

Texas Republicans Approve Far-Right Platform Declaring Biden’s Election Illegitimate

The platform, which was voted on at the Republican state party convention in Houston, was the latest sign of Texas conservatives moving further to the right. read more

 

Texas Republicans are crazy.

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 19, 2022

[image: Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 19, 2022] Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 19, 2022 by Tony Wikrent *Strategic Political Economy* *From 2010: The Unvarnished Truth About the US* Ian Welsh, June 15, 2022 Twelve years ago I wrote this post. I don’t see anything since then has made it wrong and I think it’s worth reading still, especially for those who weren’t with me 12 years ago: I’ve been meaning to write this post for some time and in light of yesterday’s Supreme Court decision allowing unlimited corporate money into the political system, I think it’s ti... read more

 

Playing left against right is only a random numbers game most of the time.

Other games are fixed.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Fading Iran Nuclear Talks

With no compromise in sight and Iran making steady progress toward nuclear capability, the Biden administration could soon face a stark choice. read more

 

Trump is fighting a religious war.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges

As House hearings highlighted testimony that could create more pressure to pursue a criminal case, the former president tried out a defense that strained credulity. read more

 

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

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

Baffeled by bullshit.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Biden Falls Off Bike During Visit to Rehoboth Beach

The president did not need medical attention after he fell off his bike at a state park near his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, according to the White House. read more

 

A tempest in a teapot.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Mark Shields, TV Pundit Known for His Sharp Wit, Dies at 85

A former campaign strategist, he became a fixture in American political journalism and punditry and was seen on “PBS NewsHour” for 33 years. read more

 

Mark Shields grew old.

 

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Ian Welsh2 days ago

Open Thread

[image: Open Thread] Use comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn read more

 

Sooner is better.  As soon as you can is best.

It starts with conversation.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

The Biggest Surprises of the Jan. 6 Hearings So Far

Maggie Haberman breaks down the House select committee’s first two weeks of public testimony. read more

 

"The biggest surprise has been that John Eastman, a lawyer who advised Trump on his strategy for overturning the 2020 election results, put in an email that he was interested in a presidential pardon."

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Semiconductor Makers Push Congress for New Funding

American semiconductor giants are pressing Congress to pass legislation that would provide $52 billion for their industry, warning that they may otherwise relocate overseas. read more

 

It would be a windfall.

Most of the industry has gone to the orient. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.

The hearings have demolished the myth of a stolen presidential election, but with the 2022 primary season in full tilt, the revelations have not loosened the grip of the lie on Republicans. read more

 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/True-believer_syndrome

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

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 days ago

Trump Attacks Mike Pence for Not Rejecting Electoral Votes in 2020

In a speech, Donald J. Trump was undeterred by the Jan. 6 House committee’s account of how his rioting supporters menaced the vice president, and the panel’s dismantling of many of his election lies. read more

 

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

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 days ago

Michigan’s Chaotic G.O.P. Primary for Governor: ‘It’s a Circus’

Taking back the governor’s office in Michigan would be a huge prize for Republicans — but first, they have to get through a messy primary race. read more

 

I like splits in the opposition. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 days ago

A man who threatened Colorado’s secretary of state on Instagram faces two years in prison.

A guilty plea from a Nebraska man was the first conviction from a Justice Department task force created to combat the intimidation of election officials. read more

 

It should stick.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 days ago

Jan. 6 Panel Could Start Sharing Transcripts With Justice Dept. in July

Congressional Democrats, under pressure from federal prosecutors, say they will begin sharing interviews after their series of public hearings concludes. read more

Political crime would be new to the U.S.

Tread carefully.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics49 minutes ago

Biden Falls Off Bike During Visit to Rehoboth Beach

The president did not need medical attention after he fell off his bike at a state park near his vacation home in Rehoboth Beach, according to the White House. read more

 

It is easy to do.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago

Despite Growing Evidence, a Prosecution of Trump Would Face Challenges

As House hearings highlighted testimony that could create more pressure to pursue a criminal case, the former president tried out a defense that strained credulity. read more

 

Trump will not plead guilty to a charge of treason.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics7 hours ago

Mark Shields, TV Pundit Known for His Sharp Wit, Dies at 85

A former campaign strategist, he became a fixture in American political journalism and punditry and was seen on “PBS NewsHour” for 33 years. read more

 

Mark Shields will be missed. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics9 hours ago

How the Proud Boys Breached the Capitol on Jan. 6: Rile Up the Normies

A Times investigation of court documents, text messages and hundreds of videos shows how the Proud Boys coordinated to instigate multiple breaches of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. read more

 

Carefully.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago

Trump’s Shadow Looms Over Fading Iran Nuclear Talks

With no compromise in sight and Iran making steady progress toward nuclear capability, the Biden administration could soon face a stark choice. read more

The Republican party intends to kill the Iran deal.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago

F.D.A. Authorizes Moderna and Pfizer Covid Vaccines for Youngest Children

A recommendation from the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would be the final step before doses are rolled out for the roughly 20 million children younger than 5. read more

 

Done.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago

The Biggest Surprises of the Jan. 6 Hearings So Far

Maggie Haberman breaks down the House select committee’s first two weeks of public testimony. read more

 

The break between Pence and Trump should not have been a shock.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago

Semiconductor Makers Push Congress for New Funding

American semiconductor giants are pressing Congress to pass legislation that would provide $52 billion for their industry, warning that they may otherwise relocate overseas. read more

 

The horse has left the barn.

Microsoft needs to be competitive.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago

Amid Jan. 6 Revelations, Election Lies Still Dominate the G.O.P.

The hearings have demolished the myth of a stolen presidential election, but with the 2022 primary season in full tilt, the revelations have not loosened the grip of the lie on Republicans. read more

 

The past can not change.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

A Day After a Portrait of Pence in Danger, Trump Attacks Him Again

In a speech, Donald J. Trump was undeterred by the Jan. 6 House committee’s account of how his rioting supporters menaced the vice president, and the panel’s dismantling of many of his election lies. read more

 

The past can not change.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Michigan’s Chaotic G.O.P. Primary for Governor: ‘It’s a Circus’

Taking back the governor’s office in Michigan would be a huge prize for Republicans — but first, they have to get through a messy primary race. read more

 

The past can not change.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

A man who threatened Colorado’s secretary of state on Instagram faces two years in prison.

A guilty plea from a Nebraska man was the first conviction from a Justice Department task force created to combat the intimidation of election officials. read more

 

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

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

 

The law may not stand.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Covid Vaccine and Fisheries Deals Close a ‘Roller Coaster’ W.T.O. Meeting

Members of the global trade group were forced to scale back plans for more ambitious agreements, but they were ultimately able to reach several deals at a meeting in Geneva. read more

 

Fishing must be regulated.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Jan. 6 Panel Could Start Sharing Transcripts With Justice Dept. in July

Congressional Democrats, under pressure from federal prosecutors, say they will begin sharing interviews after their series of public hearings concludes. read more

 

Trump belongs in prison.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Proud Boys Led Major Breaches of Capitol on Jan. 6, Video Investigation Finds

A monthslong Times investigation using court documents, text messages and videos reveals how teams of Proud Boys instigated critical breaches of the Capitol on Jan. 6. read more

 

Their lawyers will earn their fees.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

For Mike Pence, Jan. 6 Began Like Many Days. It Ended Like No Other.

An angry mob chanting “hang Mike Pence” came within 40 feet of the vice president. He spent nearly five hours in an underground loading dock. And the president called him a “wimp” and worse. read more

 

Mike Pence did his duty.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Gun Talks Snag on Tricky Question: What Counts as a Boyfriend?

Among the sticking points holding up a final agreement on gun legislation is how to define a boyfriend in a provision meant to keep guns away from domestic abusers. read more

 

There is a group that would have no regulation of guns. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Homeland Security Department Will Make Changes to Its Disciplinary Process

The announcement comes as Congress investigates the removal of damaging findings from reports on domestic violence and sexual misconduct by department employees. read more

 

The department of Homeland Security is ill conceived. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Nydia Velázquez endorses city councilwoman in New York House race, bypassing a House colleague

Ms. Velázquez is backing Carlina Rivera, a Manhattan councilwoman, for an open seat that is also being sought by Representative Mondaire Jones and Bill de Blasio. read more

 

The New York Democratic party fights internally.

 

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Ian Welsh2 days ago

Ukraine KIA 500-1,000 A Day

[image: Ukraine KIA 500-1,000 A Day] And that’s what Ukraine is willing to admit to. Up to 1,000 Ukrainian soldiers are being killed or wounded each day in the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, with 200 to 500 killed on average and many more wounded, a top Ukrainian official said on Wednesday. In the initial attack, Russia took heavy casualties. They didn’t expect the Ukrainians to really fight, don’t seem to have taken into account the amount of fortifications built in the East since 2014 and were very sparing with artillery and air power. Since then, however, they have engaged in... read more

 

The results are not in.

Sanctions have only begun.

Guerilla war is a learned art.

 

 

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics48 minutes ago

Fears Grow Over Iran’s Nuclear Program as Tehran Digs a New Tunnel Network

The conflict over the program is about to flare again as President Biden travels next month to Israel and Saudi Arabia, Iran’s two biggest regional rivals. read more

 

Take the sanctions off Tehran.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics57 minutes ago

A Recession Would Hurt Democrats. Some Warn It’d Also Hurt Democracy.

By trying to tame inflation, some commentators say, the Federal Reserve could bring about a recession — just as an unrepentant Donald Trump appears to be eyeing another White House bid. read more

 

Collect higher income taxes.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Florida Didn’t Preorder Vaccine Doses for Youngest Children, State Says

It was not immediately clear how much the State Health Department’s decision not to take part in distributing the pediatric shots would impede access to them in Florida in the coming days. read more

 

Ronald Dion DeSantis  fears taxes.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

Romney Accuses White House of Dissembling on Covid Aid

White House officials said recently they would repurpose $10 billion in federal funds meant for virus testing and protective gear and instead spend the money on antiviral drugs and vaccines. read more

 

Senator Mitt Romney, Republican of Utah, objects to Democrats.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago

Bracing for the End of Roe v. Wade, the White House Weighs Executive Actions

The Biden administration has been deluged with ideas to help mitigate a Supreme Court ruling expected to overturn abortion rights, but many come with legal risks. read more

 

"Melissa Murray, a New York University law professor who specializes in reproductive issues and has consulted with the administration, said that it may want to take some “calculated risks” on executive actions, but argued that its foremost goal should be prompting supporters to vote.

“Everyone keeps asking me what we should do when the decision comes down,” she said. “You can cry or you can vote.”" 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

In a Split District in New Hampshire, Democrats Tune In and Republicans Tune Out

In a congressional district in the Manchester region, interviews with voters showed that few minds have been changed as the third Jan. 6 hearing begins. read more

 

New Hampshire is stubborn.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

Democrats’ Risky Bet: Aid G.O.P. Extremists in Spring, Hoping to Beat Them in Fall

As Democratic leaders warn loudly of right-wing threats to democracy, their campaign arms are meddling in Republican primaries, betting they can help pick easier opponents in November. read more

 

It could be a conspiracy or a conspiracy theory.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago

‘So the Traitors Know the Stakes’: The Meaning of the Jan. 6 Gallows

Little is known about how a gallows came to be built near the Capitol, but the motif has become a favorite among right-wing extremists and white supremacists. read more

 

Dramatic but miss designed.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago

Herschel Walker Acknowledges Two More Children He Hadn’t Mentioned

Mr. Walker, the Republican nominee for Senate in Georgia, has often criticized absentee fathers. But this week it has emerged that in addition to a son he often talks about, he has three other children. read more

 

Herschel Walker played football for Georgia.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago

F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines for Youngest Children

States have already ordered millions of doses; if the agency authorizes them in the coming days, babies, toddlers and preschoolers could start receiving shots next week. read more

 

The vaccines passed their tests.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics11 hours ago

F.D.A. Panel Recommends Pfizer and Moderna Vaccines for Youngest Children

States have already ordered millions of doses; if the agency authorizes them in the coming days, babies, toddlers and preschoolers could start receiving shots next week. read more

 

The vaccines passed their tests.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics16 hours ago

Senator Catherine Cortez Masto Hopes History Repeats as She Faces Adam Laxalt

Adam Laxalt has Trump’s support and a favorable climate for Republicans as he challenges Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, who was mentored by Harry Reid, a victor in 2010 against a Tea Party foe. read more

 

Conservative values continue to fail the U.S.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago

Biden Signs Measure to Protect L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, Citing ‘Hateful Attacks’

The executive order is designed to counter efforts by Republican politicians like Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who pushed through what opponents have called the “Don’t Say Gay” law. read more

 

Biden gets no support from the L.G.B.T.Q. opposition.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics22 hours ago

Jan. 6 Panel Says Capitol Marcher Toured With G.O.P. Congressman

The committee released surveillance footage of a Capitol complex tour on Jan. 5 and video of a man it said was part of the tour marching toward the Capitol during the riot. read more

 

No surpise.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci Tests Positive for Coronavirus

The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the face of the U.S. pandemic response, Dr. Fauci had mild symptoms after testing positive on Wednesday. read more

 

Covid-19 is a pandemic virus.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Dr. Anthony Fauci tests positive for the coronavirus.

read more

 

Covid-19 is a pandemic virus.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Winning When Trump Is Against You: A How-To Guide

A blueprint is emerging for Republicans who defy the 45th president and still hope to win a G.O.P. 

 

These rules are not useful.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Winning When Trump Is Against You: A How-To Guide

A blueprint is emerging for Republicans who defy the 45th president and still hope to win a G.O.P. primary. Here are five rules of political survival for the aspiring Trump critic. read more

 

These rules are not useful.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Adam Gray Will Face John Duarte in Central Valley Battleground

Adam C. Gray and John Duarte have both focused on water access for farmers. read more

 

California is in drought. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Biden Signs Measure to Protect L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, Citing ‘Hateful Attacks’

The executive order is designed to counter efforts by Republican politicians like Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, who pushed through what opponents have called the “Don’t Say Gay” law. read more

 

Biden gets no support from the L.G.B.T.Q. opposition.

 

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics47 minutes ago 

Biden to Pause New Solar Tariffs as White House Aims to Boost Adoption

Critics said the move would shortcut an investigation by the Commerce Department, which has been considering whether to impose the tariffs as part of a trade case against Chinese companies. read more

 

Solar pannels are needed to reduce the need for fossil carbon. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

Proud Boys Charged With Sedition in Capitol Attack

An amended federal indictment charged five members of the far-right group, including Enrique Tarrio, its former leader, with seditious conspiracy for their roles in the Jan. 6 assault. read more

 

An easy charge to prove.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 hour ago

With Cornyn in the Room, Senate Gun Talks Focus on Narrow Changes

The conservative Texan’s involvement in bipartisan talks means that an agreement, if there is one, is likely to include incremental steps. read more

No progress is to be expected.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 hours ago

U.S. Warship Arrives in Stockholm for Military Exercises, and as a Warning

For Sweden and Finland, which want to join NATO, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is a promise of the protection that membership in the alliance would bring against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. read more

 

The Kearsarge may encourage the populations.

It is just a target for the Russians.

Remember the Maine

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Maine_(1889)

 

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/05/us/politics/border-migrants-asylum.html

The southern border is seeing a historic spike in migrant crossings. Many are coming in hope of asking for asylum, a right that has been unavailable because of pandemic-related restrictions on immigration. A New York Times photographer documented three ways that people cross the border into the United States. read more

 

The would be immigrants at the southern border cross any way they can.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

Pete Buttigieg Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Mr. Buttigieg, who a White House spokesman said was not considered a close contact of President Biden, is at least the fifth cabinet secretary to test positive in about the last month. read more

 

Pete Buttigieg has a life.  He goes out in public.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics3 hours ago

The Potential Dark Side of a White-Hot Labor Market

The strong job market may be about to take a turn for the worse. That could come to haunt those who made choices based on today’s conditions. read more

 

Her problem is probably financial.

The kids will be back if things go badly.

Her staff will not be back.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

Georgia Candidate Who Appeared to Get Few Votes Was Actually in 1st Place

The discrepancy in a race for a county-level board of commissioners seat was blamed on a series of technical errors. read more

 

"Keep it simple silly"

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics5 hours ago

A Pro-Herschel Walker Group Gave Out Gas Vouchers, Angering Democrats

The group handed out $25 fuel vouchers and Walker campaign flyers to motorists in line at a downtown Atlanta gas station. read more

 

Politics is not gentle.

Buying votes is not lawful.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago

High California Gas Prices Rattle Democrats Ahead of Midterms

“I don’t hear anything about the other national issues we’re focusing on in Washington,” a congressman said. A driver put it succinctly: “I’m really unhappy.” read more

 

Blame the Russians.

The use of fossil carbon must end.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics13 hours ago

Supreme Court May Hear ‘800-Pound Gorilla’ of Election Law Cases

Next week the justices will consider whether to resolve a long-simmering rightsabout the power of state legislatures in federal elections. read more

 

Racists do not like The Civil Rights Act.

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

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Civil_Rights_Act_of_1964

"Reconstruction" continues.

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

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics18 hours ago

Biden Has ‘Only Bad Options’ for Bringing Down Oil Pricesoil

The president’s trip to Saudi Arabia is unlikely to reduce oil and gasoline prices, and it is not clear that anything else he might do would work, either. read more

 

The retail price of fossil carbon is set by the cost of entering the competitive local market. 

Demand is roughly regulated by price.

The political situation is mostly timing.

The use of fossil carbon must end.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics23 hours ago

In Races to Run Elections, Candidates Are Backed by Key 2020 Deniers

The origin story behind a slate of Republican candidates for secretary of state features a QAnon figure and several promoters of 2020 conspiracies. read more

 

Some Republicans are determined to try again.

 

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022

[image: Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022] Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 5, 2022 by Tony Wikrent *Strategic Political Economy* [Twitter, via Naked Capitalism 6-1-2022] Fascinating what De Gaulle had to say on the profile of those who joined the resistance during WW2. When asked whether there was a link between wealth and collaboration, he wholeheartedly agreed: "there were so few 'free French' was because so many French were landlords" [image: 🧵] pic.twitter.com/gqRU2ykSTO — Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) May 30, 2022 “Those who had to choose between... read more

 

The noise will calm as elections near.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Barry Sussman, Washington Post Watergate Editor, Dies at 87

He worked closely with the reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in covering the break-in and the subsequent scandal that doomed Richard Nixon. read more

 

People grow old without help. 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Fetterman’s Heart Issues Add Wild Card to Key Pennsylvania Senate Race

Part of John Fetterman’s appeal as the Democratic Senate nominee has stemmed from his brash sense of vitality. It’s not clear if his recent stroke and absence from the trail will affect that. read more

 

I am not going to worry about Fetterman.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Biden Evacuated From Beach Home After Plane Enters Restricted Airspace

A White House official said the incursion appeared to be an accident and that there was no threat to the president or his family. read more

 

The secret service is paid to worry.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House Majority

The G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more

 

The color of the candidate is less important than the party.

 

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Ian Welsh2 days ago

Open Thread

[image: Open Thread] Use to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn read more

 

Discussion must come first.

 

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House Majority

The G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more

The color of the candidate is less important than the party.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics4 hours ago

How Influential Election Deniers Have Fueled a Fight to Control Elections

Several prominent promoters of election misinformation are backing a slate of Republican candidates running for secretary of state in races across the country. read more

 

The Republican party opines that the people's representatives cannot be trusted with government.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalist_No._10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalist_No._9

The debate continues destructively.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics6 hours ago

How Asylum Seekers Cross the Border

The southern border is seeing a historic spike in migrant crossings. Many are coming in hope of asking for asylum, a right that has been unavailable because of pandemic-related restrictions on immigration. A New York Times photographer documented three ways that people cross the border into the United States. read more

 

These are immigrants needed in the U.S.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics8 hours ago

Fetterman’s Heart Issues Add Wild Card to Key Pennsylvania Senate Race

Part of John Fetterman’s appeal as the Democratic Senate nominee has stemmed from his brash sense of vitality. It’s not clear if his recent stroke and absence from the trail will affect that. read more

 

The only requirement is winning.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics15 hours ago

U.S. Warship Arrives in Stockholm for Military Exercises, and as a Warning

For Sweden and Finland, which want to join NATO, the U.S.S. Kearsarge is a promise of the protection that membership in the alliance would bring against President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia. read more

 

A port visit is a cheap date.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics19 hours ago

Barry Sussman, Washington Post Watergate Editor, Dies at 87

He worked closely with the reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein in covering the break-in and the subsequent scandal that doomed Richard Nixon. read more

 

Good people get old and die. 

Barry Sussman was a good person.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics21 hours ago

Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House Majority

The G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more

 

Putting on  mask does not change a personality.

 

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Ian Welsh23 hours ago

Open Thread

[image: Open Thread] Use to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp LinkedIn read more

 

There are details to resolve.

Sooner is better.   As soon as you can is best.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Republicans Elevate Diverse Recruits in Bid to Win House Majority

The G.O.P.’s plan to win back the House rests on candidates of color who leaders hope can help broaden the party’s appeal. read more

 

The Republican party opines that the people's representatives cannot be trusted with government.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalist_No._10

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federalist_No._9

The debate continues destructively.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

North Carolina TV stations pull an attack ad against Cheri Beasley, a Democrat running for Senate.

Ms. Beasley is running against Representative Ted Budd, a Republican, in a race for an open seat that is important in determining control of the Senate. read more

 

"Dory MacMillan, a spokeswoman for Ms. Beasley, said, “Washington Republicans have been caught lying.”" 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Beto O’Rourke’s Talk of Gun Control Has Become Both a Political Risk and Reward

Mr. O’Rourke is returning to an issue that had haunted his campaign for Texas governor for months. read more

 

A proper position that is not politically popular in Texas.

Get "well regulated" defined.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

3 G.O.P. Candidates for Michigan Governor Will Stay Off Ballot, a Top Court Rules

The decision leaves Republicans greatly weakened in their primary for governor in a key battleground state, and strengthens the hand of Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat. read more

 

A Republican should not govern Michigan.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Pennsylvania Court Orders Undated Ballots to Be Counted, Siding With McCormick For Now

David McCormick, who was trailing Dr. Mehmet Oz by fewer than 1,000 votes, had sued to have ballots without handwritten dates on their return envelopes counted. read more

 

"David McCormick conceded the exceedingly close race for the Republican nomination for Senate in Pennsylvania on Friday to Dr. Mehmet Oz"

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Fetterman Discloses Extent of Heart Issues: ‘I Avoided Going to the Doctor.’

The Democratic candidate for Senate in Pennsylvania did not give a timeline for when he would return to the campaign trail. read more

 

Lt. Gov. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania will run for governor.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Is Jan. 6 a Winning Political Issue in California? We’re About to Find Out.

Democratic candidates have shied away from talking about the Capitol siege. That could change if voters flock to a former federal prosecutor running for a House seat in California. read more

 

The politics of Southern California may have changed.

It is not probable that they have changed.

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Gina Haspel Observed Waterboarding at C.I.A. Black Site, Psychologist Testifies

The testimony emerged in pretrial hearings in the Cole bombing case at Guantánamo Bay, where the war court is wrestling with the legacy of torture after 9/11. read more

 

Torture will extract a confession to anything from anyone.

Torture must not be admitted to trials.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

‘We Have Not Forgotten Syria’: U.S. Envoy Vows to Protect Refugees

After 11 years of war, Syria has become a cautionary example of what can happen in a conflict with no end in sight, like the one that began 100 days ago in Ukraine. read more

 

Turkey’s president, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has not been playing well with others.

He is attempting to blackmail NATO and the U.S.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Before Jan. 6, Aide Warned Secret Service of Security Risk to Pence

New details flesh out how the pressure campaign by Donald J. Trump and his allies to block certification of the 2020 election left the vice president’s staff fearing for his safety. read more

 

Treason can be subtle.

 

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Ian Welsh1 day ago

The EU As The Epitome Of the Iron Cage of Bureaucracy

[image: The EU As The Epitome Of the Iron Cage of Bureaucracy] A couple years ago I read “The Dawn of Eurasia” by Bruno Macaes. Macaes was a member of Portuguese government, very neoliberal and fairly awful while in office, but his book proved quite insightful in most areas outside of Russia, where what seems to be fear and contempt for Russia distorts his vision. (I thought this when I read it before the Ukraine invasion.) He’s most worth readingi about Europe and the EU, and one example and one passage particularly struck me at the time. This is the formula for accepting immigran... read more

 

The EU is Procrustean

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

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NYT > U.S. > Politics1 day ago

Biden Urges Lawmakers to Pass Gun Safety Measures

President Biden called on Congress to pass new federal gun legislation, including stopping the sale of assault-style weapons, expanding background checks and passing “red flag” laws. read more

 

No progress will be accomplished.

 

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NYT > U.S. > Politics2 days ago

Disqualified Republican candidates in Michigan governor’s race lose appeals.

James Craig and Perry Johnson, two of the top G.O.P. contenders, asked the courts to overturn a canvassing board’s ruling that their nominating petitions contained forged signatures. read more

 

Michigan should not have a Republican governor.

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