1
Leslie H. Gelb, 82, Former Diplomat and New York Times Journalist, Dies
He was an editor, columnist and Pulitzer Prize-winning correspondent for
The Times and served in a variety of government posts.
"Mr. Gelb originally endorsed the Iraq War, too, for reasons that, perhaps, suggested that not much had changed since Vietnam.
His initial support for the war, he said,
“was symptomatic of unfortunate tendencies within the foreign policy
community, namely the disposition and incentives of supporting wars to
retain political and professional credibility.”"
He was late learning.
He did learn.
Imperialism is no excuse.
I never thought I had a problem killing people.
I had a problem killing at the orders of another.
This is not conscientious objection by the military definition.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conscientious_objection_in_the_United_States
2
‘I Am on My Way to Being Very Well,’ Justice Ginsburg Tells Thousands of Fans
The appearance, part of a run of public events after her latest cancer
treatment, gave nervous liberals hope that she would outlast President
Trump.
She has persisted.
It is a source of joy.
3
Open Thread
Use the comments on this post to discuss topics not related to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
4
Both Parties See Control of the Senate as Pivotal. Here Are the Key Races They’re Watching.
Republican-held seats in Arizona, Colorado, Maine and North Carolina are
top targets for Democrats but both sides are keeping an eye out for wild
cards.
Yes.
5
Body of Michigan Man Deported to Iraq Is Returned to the U.S.
Jimmy Aldaoud died in Baghdad of a “diabetic crisis” after his deportation.
His funeral is scheduled for next week.
The administration is almost always wrong.
6
How a Trump Tax Break to Help Poor Communities Became a Windfall for the Rich
Opportunity zones were created as part of the Trump tax law to lure
investment to distressed areas. But much of the money is fueling
real-estate developments targeting the affluent.
The Opportunity Zones are destructive of urban life.
7
Trump’s Twitter War on Spelling
The president’s supporters don’t mind his linguistic slips, but
lexicographers and grammarians worry about the permanent effect on language.
Yes. Trump needs an undecorative secretary.
8
North Korea Says Hope of More U.S. Talks Is ‘Disappearing’
The North said it might “re-examine all the measures we have taken so far,”
a vague threat that could encompass its moratorium on nuclear and
long-range missile tests.
The meaning is clear.
The syntax is clumsy.
9
Kirsten Gillibrand Exits and a One-Night Debate: This Week in the 2020 Race
A departure trims the Democratic primary field to 20, the September debate
lineup is set and President Trump gets another challenger.
Time is passing.
10
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Wandering Iranian Oil Tanker
The vessel, still at sea, has been at the center of a power struggle
between Iran and the United States.
Iran continues to win.
11
Amid Recession Worries, Trump Points Finger at American Businesses
With his re-election hopes on the line, the president seeks someone to
blame in case the economy turns south.
"The president’s search for economic villains comes amid signs of a
slowdown, exacerbated by uncertainty from his showdown with China over
the future of the relationship between the two largest economies in the
world."
12
Trump’s Personal Assistant, Madeleine Westerhout, Shared Intimate Details of First Family
Mr. Trump said Friday that his Ms. Westerhout had been drinking when she
“said things about my children” to reporters, comments he called “a little
bit hurtful.”
Trump never learned to spell.
13
In a Tweet Taunting Iran, Trump Releases an Image Thought to Be Classified
The president’s tweet, which included a high-resolution satellite image of
the damage, was unusual because Iran had neither acknowledged the accident
nor blamed the United States.
Diplomats are important.
14
World Bank to Investigate if China Loan Funded Muslim Detention Camps
Lawmakers in the United States have raised questions about whether a $50
million loan for a project in Xinjiang is being misused.
China is a sovereign nation.
15
Why Labour Unions Matter(ed)
Since it’s coming up on Labour Day weekend here in Canada I thought I’d
write a basic post on labour unions. There’s been a vast effort, funded by
huge amounts of money, to discredit unions: to say they’re bad for workers.
That’s simple nonsense, but as with things like climate change denial,
nonsense backed with […]
I encourage you to read it and check his facts and reasoning.
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16
Trial for Men Accused of Plotting 9/11 Attacks Is Set for 2021
A military judge on Friday set Jan. 11, 2021, as the start of the death
penalty trial at Guantánamo Bay of Khalid Shaikh Mohammed and four men
accused of plotting the attacks.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammed is not guilty.
The planners are probably all dead.
17
Michael Flynn’s Lawyers Escalate Attacks on Prosecutors
Lawyers for Mr. Flynn, the former national security adviser, said they
believed prosecutors had material that could exonerate him. The government
dismissed those claims.
Tell Michael Flynn's lawyers what is known as is required by law.
18
Universities Face Federal Crackdown Over Foreign Financial Influence
The Education Department has begun a crackdown on colleges and universities
that fail to disclose gifts from foreign governments, fearing undue
influence.
This is not the government's concern.
First Amendment.
19
Third U.S. Soldier Dies in Afghanistan in Just Over a Week
The Army Special Forces soldier died in Zabul Province, in the country’s
southeast, at the start of a joint mission with Afghan commandos.
Afghanistan is a sovereign nation.
20
Poland Had the Royal Castle Ready. Then Trump Canceled His Trip.
Ahead of national elections, Poland’s governing party had hoped that President Trump’s visit would give it a boost and blunt concerns that it was undermining democracy.Donald Trump does not do diplomacy.
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