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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 11, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 11, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy Trump, Tax Cuts and Terrorism Why has the
Republican Party become a systematic enabler of terrorism? Paul Krugman
[New York Times, via DailyKos 8-6-19] But racism isn’t what drives the
Republican […]
I discount conspiracy theories.
There seems to be no spider at the center of the web.
That does not prevent great damage from lesser plots.
There is no excuse for Trump.
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Prominent Lawyer’s Trial Will Test Crackdown on Unregistered Foreign Agents
The prosecution of Gregory B. Craig is seen as a litmus test for tougher
Justice Department enforcement of law that requires disclosure of foreign
lobbying.
The Republicans like to see traps catch Democrats.
Republican captures remain caught.
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Kamala Harris, in a Pivot, Makes Her Play for Iowa
After months of putting the state on the back-burner, Ms. Harris has
stepped up her presence in Iowa, spending more days there in recent weeks
than she did through June.
Kamala Harris is contending for the nomination.
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Trump Shares Unfounded Fringe Theory About Epstein and Clintons
The president shared the unfounded claims even as his administration faced
questions about why Mr. Epstein had not more closely monitored in a federal
prison.
Donald Trump is noisome and loud.
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Student Wins $725,000 in Lawsuit Over ‘Troll Storm’ Led by The Daily Stormer
The first African-American female student body president of American
University was targeted by the neo-Nazi website.
Good. She should insist on cash.
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Movie Studio Cancels Release of ‘The Hunt’: ‘Now Is Not the Right Time’
Universal Pictures said it pulled the movie, which is about people being
hunted for sport, after two mass shootings left 31 dead.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Most_Dangerous_Game
Movie studios are not brave.
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Democrats in Iowa Offer Plans to Combat Gun Violence
In the wake of the mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, Democratic
presidential candidates on Saturday emphasized the urgent need to confront
gun violence in America.
None of these will become law. Fix the second amendment to require organization.
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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 […]
Jeffrey Epstein is dead. Suicide is the cause.
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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.
Required speeches.
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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.
Being "tough" on trade is the wrong action.
Diplomacy works better.
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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.
I do not expect action.
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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.
Trump needs to star.
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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.
Yes.
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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 will believe it when the troops come home.
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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.
Fashion is always political.
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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.
Count the votes.
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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.
Accountants earn their money.
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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.
Pointless.
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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.
Trump is a sadist.
Background checks are a red herring.
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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 Moineswhen he made the remark, which he quickly sought to recover from.
His slip is showing.
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