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Bernie Sanders Goes the Extra Mile to Make His Point About Drug Prices
The senator led a bus trip to Canada with patients who use insulin (and
reporters) to dramatize high prices in the U.S. that he attributes to
corporate greed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_(medication)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insulin_(medication)#Economics
Bernie Sanders has a good point.
Regulatory solutions exist.
2
Why Aren’t 2020 Democrats Talking About Impeachment? Because Voters Aren’t Asking
Impeachment is popular among Democratic voters, but remains secondary to
issues like health care. And their support is tempered by the worry that
nothing will come of it.
Impeachment is recognized as ineffective without removal by the senate.
Trump must be defeated in the general election.
The debate centers on priorities after the defeat of Trump.
3
Dan Coats to Step Down as Intelligence Chief After Strife With Trump
President Trump said Representative John Ratcliffe of Texas, a staunch
defender of the president, would replace Mr. Coats, who was an important
link to the Republican establishment.
Trump loves his bubble.
4
Trump Accuses Black Congressman and Allies of Being Racist, Deepening Feud
The president defended his criticism of the congressman and his
“disgusting, rat and rodent infested” district, even as Democrats and the
local newspaper fired back.
"Ignore that little man behind the curtain"
5
Federal Inquiry of Trump Friend Focused on Foreign Lobbying
Sharon LaFraniere, Maggie Haberman, William K. Rashbaum, Ben Protess and David D. Kirkpatrick at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
Thomas Barrack spoke with prosecutors about Persian Gulf contacts as part
of an investigation into foreign influence starting in the 2016 campaign.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/business/economy/economy-recession.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/28/business/economy/economy-recession.html
Economists don’t know when the decade-long expansion, now the longest in
American history, will end. But here are the indicators they will be
watching to figure it out.
Ben Casselman is guessing.
7
Heading Into Long Recess, House Democrats Take Home a Mixed Record
House Democrats left Washington for the summer with a long list of symbolic
victories, but an even longer one of unfulfilled goals.
The electorate can expect no more.
8
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 28, 2019 by Tony Wikrent Economics
Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus Strategic
Political Economy These journalists exposed the corruption that led to
Puerto Rico’s mass protests [CNN, via Naked Capitalism 7-24-19] The World’s
Biggest Lawsuit, Juliana v. United States, will force US government to stop
[…]
It is time to stop making things worse.
9
Why Democrats Are So Far From Consensus on 2020
As the next debates loom, the progressive wing of the party wants sweeping
change. Many others just want to jettison the president.
The Democrats have a primary consensus.
The contenders are fighting over who gets to lead the parade.
11
Open Thread
Use this thread to for discussions that are off topic to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
12
Washington, D.C., Power Failure Affects More Than 30,000 Customers
Potomac Electric Power Company said most of those who lost service had
their electricity restored after about four hours.
Grid stability costs.
13
What Kamala Harris Believes
The Democratic candidate wants relevant policy, not “a beautiful sonnet.”
Is that enough for voters?
Kamala Harris should keep her day job.
14
Trump Assails Elijah Cummings, Calling His Congressional District a Rat-Infested ‘Mess’
The president lashed out at the Maryland Democrat on Twitter, accusing the
congressman of being “a brutal bully” to Border Patrol agents.
Money is tight for Democrats.
15
For Trump, Staying on the Line Helps Keep the G.O.P. in Line
President Trump spends more time working the phones to Capitol Hill than
his recent predecessors, which has paid off in his relationships with
Republicans in Congress.
Hands on management.
16
Impeachment Calls and a Booker-Biden Fight: This Week in the 2020 Race
The 2020 Democrats reacted to the Mueller testimony, candidates tried out
attacks before next week’s debates and Joe Biden received some good news.
Noise.
17
Pelosi. Clinton. Obama. Now ‘the Squad’ Is the New Target for the Right.
Four women have reached a notoriety virtually unheard-of for freshmen House
members, thanks to a relentless conservative fire usually trained on senior
Democrats.
None of them can be hurt.
18
Is B.D.S. Anti-Semitic? A Closer Look at the Boycott Israel Campaign
The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement aims to press Israel to
change its policies toward the Palestinians. It has generated heated debate
and much misinformation.
The Israilies think so.
Zionism is a national identity.
19
‘I Should Be More Careful With Twitter’: Marianne Williamson on Those Mental Health Comments
Ms. Williamson, a spiritual adviser and long shot presidential candidate,
stood by her claim that antidepressants are overprescribed, which experts
say stigmatizes mental illness.
No, she is not viable.
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States Rush to Make Voting Systems More Secure as New Threats Emerge
Amid growing warnings about the potential for voting machines and databases
to be hacked, states are buying new machines. But some experts say
vulnerabilities remain.
The voters are manipulated.
"Garbage in; garbage out."
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