1
Trump’s Pittsburgh Speech Was a Paying Gig for Audience
Union workers were told attendance wasn’t mandatory, but if they didn’t
come, they would lose some of their expected pay for the week.
Clapping for cash.
2
How Stephen Miller Seized the Moment to Battle Immigration
Behind Mr. Miller’s singular grip on the Trump anti-immigrant agenda are
forces far bigger than his own hostility toward the foreign-born.
The Republican party helped.
The numbers are not that big.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qu-duTWccyI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJIgSz3EBDA
3
Open Thread
Use this post’s comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
The passage of time and the healing of my left wrist are the other certainties.
4
Israel’s Alliance With Trump Creates New Tensions Among American Jews
Religious leaders see President Trump’s influence over the Israeli prime
minister becoming a wedge issue in the Jewish community.
Israel was a good resolution to previous events in 1947.
"Of course they passed a lot of laws later."
John D. Rockefeller Jr.
5
Hickenlooper Exits as O’Rourke Presses On: This Week in the 2020 Race
John Hickenlooper said he would give “serious thought” to a Senate run,
Beto O’Rourke reset the focus of his campaign and Stacey Abrams laid out
her 2020 plans.
Down ballot wins are necessary if the U.S. is to avoid an autocracy.
It is too late to save most of the ice.
The Gulf Stream will shut down as the arctic ice shrinks.
Northern Europe will chill.
I don't know where the balance will be in a few decades.
It is not an immediate concern.
Rain and heat are.
6
In D.C., Trading Politics for a Paddle
The Potomac River offers a watery vantage point on the nation’s capital,
with some rocky shoals.
I am not a white water paddler.
I can deal with class three.
I avoid ice. I nolonger own ice skates or cross country skis.
Renting on the Potomac is a good idea.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
7
Joseph Kennedy III Said to Be Eying Edward Markey’s Massachusetts Senate Seat
Mr. Kennedy, the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, paid for a poll last month
to test his prospects against Mr. Markey, a Democratic official said.
I am registered in New York.
Elective politics has not been healthy for the Kennedy clan.
If Warren is the candidate for president Kennedy should run for her seat.
He has time.
I am counting votes.
I think the Warren commision was correct.
8
Debate Flares Over Afghanistan as Trump Considers Troop Withdrawal
President Trump met with top advisers on Friday to discuss a deal with the
Taliban that could begin a final American exit from the country.
Any troop withdrawal from Afghanistan will be very temporary under Trump.
9
Eyeing Greenland, Trump Again Mixes Real Estate With Diplomacy
The president, ever the real estate maven, has marveled over Greenland’s
untapped natural resources. But an expert says his interest represents an
“antiquated way of looking at things.”
Calling Trump's view of the world antiquated is a kind expression.
"Development" is not the highest and best use of all the world.
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1163079056755179520
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10
Lawmakers Accuse State Dept. of Defying Federal Law by Missing Deadlines for Yemen Reports
The State Department is refusing to submit reports mandated by Congress
detailing efforts by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to alleviate
the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
https://www.juancole.com/2019/08/separatists-international-recognition.html
11
U.S. Can Block Migrants Seeking Asylum, but Only in Some States, Appeals Court Rules
The ruling is a partial victory for the Trump administration because it
allows a stricter set of rules to go into effect, but only in New Mexico
and Texas.
The court fight continues.
12
Peace Road Map for Afghanistan Will Let Taliban Negotiate Women’s Rights
Afghanistan must “be free of fear and abuse” under a final peace deal, says
the country’s ambassador to Washington. An agreement between the U.S. and
the Taliban, for new talks with Kabul, raises concerns that women may lose
rights in future Afghan governments.
Peace is fake news.
13
House Panel Will End Recess Early for Gun Safety Votes
The measures planned for a committee vote on Sept. 4 include a ban on
high-capacity magazines and a federal “red-flag” law.
No real progress before the next congress.
14
After Trump Body Shames Him, Supporter Says ‘I Love the Guy’
The president has a long history of calling protesters names. But there’s
no other known instance of him mocking one of his own supporters by
accident.
Faith has power.
15
The Thing About Racism And Prejudice
Is the unbelievable stupidity of it. I can understand prejudice based on
culture. I can understand prejudice based on religion. I can even
understand prejudice based on subculture (if you can’t, remember “Nazi” can
be considered a subculture. So can “Republican” and I see plenty of
straight up prejudice against Republicans.) I mean, in most […]
Ian Welsh is a liberal puritan.
16
Trump and Netanyahu Put Bipartisan Support for Israel at Risk
After the president enlists Benjamin Netanyahu to deny entry to two Muslim
members of Congress, both parties warn that bipartisan support for Israel
is in danger.
They think it Moral.
17
Trump Is Said to Ask: Can We Buy Greenland?
At a meeting last spring in the Oval Office, President Trump joked about
buying Greenland for its resources, according to a person who was in
attendance.
The U.S. needs NATO.
18
After Trump Body Shames Him, Supporter Says ‘I Love the Guy’
The president has a long history of calling protesters names. But there’s
no other known instance of him mocking one of his own supporters by
accident.
The supporter is expressing his faith.
19
Why Are These Democrats Too Good for the Senate?
Several high-profile Democrats would rather hold on to their low-polling
presidential campaigns instead of running for the Senate. Has it lost its
appeal?
Most of them should get there. The presidency is more dramatic.
20
Trump Administration Approves F-16 Fighter Jet Sales to Taiwan
The $8 billion arms package, the single largest from the United States to
Taiwan in many years, is certain to anger China and could complicate the
trade war.
Cheap pressure on China.
Interfering in Hong Kong would be an act of war.
Mao was not the Republican.s communist.
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