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Elizabeth Warren Releases Plan Focused on Reducing Gun Deaths
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s campaign for president has been defined by her
steady stream of ambitious proposals and her gun safety plan is the latest
one.
The Warren plan would probably work.
It will not be tried soon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sam_Walton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winter%27s_Bone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Woodrell
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Jeffrey Epstein Commits Suicide
Or should I say “suicide?” Or perhaps he did and was encouraged. I mean, I
don’t know. But I do know that Epstein was, essentially, a pimp of teenaged
girls for rich and powerful people, which is why he got away with it for so
long and why the first time they went after him […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/10/opinion/jeffrey-epstein-suicide.html
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article220097825.html
The investigation should continue.
The House of Representatives has the right and the power.
Sooner is better.
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Democrats Condemn Trump After Shootings: This Week in the 2020 Race
The candidates blamed the president for fostering white nationalism and
described how they would combat gun violence if elected.
Trump should be condemned.
Tactically gun ownership should not be attacked at this time.
I do not know a way to correct fear.
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Democrats’ 2020 Problem: How to Be Tougher on Trade Than Trump
Democrats are highly critical of NAFTA and China, but they will have a hard
time taking a tougher line than Mr. Trump has as president.
China has been behaving itself on trade.
China has not been good about territorial claims.
The engagement with China must be diplomatic.
It will be difficult to sell the idea to red state imperialists.
5
On Guns, Public Opinion and Public Policy Often Diverge
Gun control measures have become more popular. But that shift may not be
the biggest factor influencing Congress.
The right to keep and bear arms should be attached to publicly organized militias.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Militia_(United_States)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_National_Guard
Reconstruction ended badly.
Congress must act to organize armed citizens.
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Trump’s Trip to Dayton and El Paso: The Back Story
The president became frustrated over his news coverage and his angry
reaction led to White House-distributed media that focused on him, not
people affected by the shootings.
The trip went badly.
The gaffs should be exploited by Democrats.
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At Iowa’s Wing Ding Dinner, Democrats Assail G.O.P. on Gun Control
Nearly all of the 2020 Democratic candidates gave speeches at the annual
event, and while many joked about the size of the field, most sought to
contrast themselves with President Trump.
I will vote for the candidate in the general election.
I favor Elizabeth Warren.
8
Will a New Plan End the War in Afghanistan?
Peace remains elusive after 18 years of war. A framework agreement between
the United States and the Taliban will signal how it might be possible.
I have no confidence in the Trump administration.
9
A Lesson for Equinox and SoulCycle: Even Sweat Can Be Political
In the Trump era, a number of companies have found themselves, willingly or
not, tossed by partisan storms.
A company has no brain.
It can hold no oppinions.
Corporations are legal fictions that can be committed to civil contracts.
Partisan storms have no existence in corporate law.
10
Can Anyone Catch Joe Biden?
The Democratic candidates descend on Iowa to give it a try — and sample the
best food on a stick the state fair has to offer.
It will be discovered.
11
Fraud Case Against Bus Maker Shows Risks of Pay Promises in City Contracts
A lawsuit over a Los Angeles bus deal highlights the challenges of ensuring
compliance with job and wage commitments that help win government work.
A court will rule on the situation.
Well drawn contracts can be enforced.
12
Four Democratic Candidates Call on Walmart to Stop Selling Guns
Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders were among the candidates to speak out
after the mass shooting at a Walmart store in El Paso last weekend.
Walmart will not comply with such a request.
13
Past Flip-Flops Cloud Trump’s Position on Background Checks
Whether the president’s support is real or another momentary reversal will
determine if Congress passes the first new federal gun control measures in
years.
I do not expect passage.
14
Joe Biden Says ‘Poor Kids’ Are Just as Bright as ‘White Kids’
Mr. Biden was speaking at a town hall hosted by the Asian & Latino
Coalition in Des Moines when he made the remark, which he quickly sought to
recover from.
Slips of language reveal the mind of the speaker.
One is not enough.
15
Trump’s Opponents Want to Name His Big Donors. His Supporters Say It’s Harassment.
Calling out campaign donors isn’t a new political tactic, but the question
of how much should be publicly disclosed about them has been an issue
repeatedly raised by Republicans in recent years.
Knowing where the money comes from is better than suspecting.
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‘We Don’t Want Guns in the Hands of the Wrong People,’ Trump Says
President Trump said there was “tremendous” support to expand background
checks, though he has resisted such legislation in the past.
Who "the wrong people" are is important.
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Joe Biden Says ‘Poor Kids’ Are Just as Bright as ‘White Kids’
Mr. Biden was speaking at a town hall hosted by the Asian & Latino
Coalition in Des Moines when he made the remark, which he quickly sought to
recover from.
Attention must be paid to Joe Biden.
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On Politics: McConnell Might Consider Background Check Bill
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Senate majority leader did not back the legislation, but he said the
chamber would consider it when lawmakers come back into session next month.
Consideration is not support.
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Trump’s Opponents Want to Name His Big Donors. His Supporters Say It’s Harassment.
Calling out campaign donors isn’t a new political tactic, but the question
of how much should be publicly disclosed about them has been an issue
repeatedly raised by Republicans in recent years.
Trump should tell the world and end the questions.
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Trump Names an Acting Spy Chief as No. 2 Intelligence Official Steps Down
The abrupt decision to install Joseph Maguire as director of national intelligence comes after the resignation of Sue Gordon, the No. 2 spy chief.The chief of intelligence should not indulge in domestic politics.
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