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Rule 1 at the G7 Meeting? Don’t Get You-Know-Who Mad
Determined not to rouse President Trump’s well-known temper, Group of 7
leaders registered their policy differences in the most flattering of tones.
"do not poke the tiger."
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Trump’s Signature New York Hotel and the Art of the Compromise
Facing demands to change the name of the Trump International Hotel and
Tower, the president’s business is considering signage that would elevate
its Central Park West address.
A name change would only help.
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Trump Allies Target Journalists Over Coverage Deemed Hostile to White House
A loose network of conservatives says it has dossiers of offensive social
media posts and other problematic public statements by hundreds of
journalists.
Fighting fair is not part of Republicanism.
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Iranian Official Makes Surprise Appearance on Sidelines of G7 Summit
At the invitation of France, Iran’s foreign minister flew to Biarritz and
met with European officials. But he had no plans to sit down with American
officials.
"Most of life is showing up."
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Johnson Walks Tightrope at G7, as Trump Pledges ‘Very Big Trade Deal’ for U.K.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson responded cautiously, saying that reaching a
trade agreement “may take some time” and would require compromises from
Washington.
Boris Johnson is trapped.
https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/monkey_trap
The EU has issued an ultimatum.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimatum
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Joe Walsh Confirms He Will Challenge Trump for Republican Nomination
Calling Mr. Trump ‘completely unfit,’ Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio host,
will adopt a television-centric strategy to try to rattle a media-obsessed
president.
A wonderful idea.
Encourage Walsh.
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 25, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – August 25, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy Give No Heed to the Walking Dead [The Scholar’s
Stage, via Naked Capitalism 8-18-19] The People’s Republic of China is
wealthier than any rival America has faced. Its leaders are convinced […]
https://twitter.com/paulkrugman/status/1166042289988362240
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The Education of Elizabeth Warren
The former law professor’s path to presidential contender began in Texas
bankruptcy courts, where she witnessed desperate families, similar to her
own.
She is my preference for President.
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Trump Aides Slam French for Focusing on ‘Niche Issues’ at G7
The orchestrated message underscored the deep rift between President Trump
and his counterparts. But Mr. Trump, who tweeted about New York subways,
was also focused elsewhere.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/opinion/trump-china-tariffs.html
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Trade Turmoil Gives Democrats an Opening to Hit Trump on Economy
Democratic candidates have taken a calibrated approach to talking about the
economy, but the trade war with China provides a potent new line of attack.
The world has not ended.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._P._Morgan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._P._Morgan_Jr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_Crash_of_1929
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wall_Street_Crash_of_1929#Background
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_E._Mitchell
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/London_Stock_Exchange
The September 1929 crash is not Wikied directly.
https://www.businessinsider.com/the-stock-market-crash-of-1929-what-you-need-to-know-2018-4
"Trouble in London
On September 20, 1929, the London Stock Exchange suspended shares of
the Hatry group after its founder, Clarence Hatry, was found to have
purchased United Steel Companies with fraudulent collateral. The Hatry
group collapsed, costing investors billions and sending the London Stock
Exchange into a tailspin. This news put US investors on edge."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clarence_Hatry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yellowhammer
There are no adults. Someone has paused the economic disaster.
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Open Thread
Use this thread to discuss topics not relevant to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Trump Asserts He Can Force U.S. Companies to Leave China
The president cited a national security law from 1977 that has never before
been used to cut economic ties with a major power in a trade dispute.
No, he cannot.
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Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race
Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (a Senate
race), and candidates released plans for labor and the environment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/us/politics/monmouth-democratic-polls-2020.html
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Democratic Field Shrinks to 21: This Week in the 2020 Race
Jay Inslee and Seth Moulton are out, John Hickenlooper is in (the race for
Senate), and new plans for labor and the environment.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/nyregion/gifted-programs-nyc-desegregation.html
Make the gifted schools open door residential with a full ride.
Keep the entrance exam; make it in the student's language. Teach in English.
Someone must run the world.
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A Gyrating Economy, and Trump’s Volatile Approach to It, Raise Alarms
Mr. Trump’s wild pronouncements on Friday renewed questions about his
stewardship of the world’s largest economy even as he escalated a trade war
with China before heading to France for the G7 summit.
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/26/opinion/g7-summit-amazon.html
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Joe Biden, Recalling ’68, Asks Audience to Imagine Obama’s Assassination
“Imagine what would have happened if, God forbid, Barack Obama had been
assassinated after becoming the de facto nominee,” Mr. Biden said, evoking
the tumult of 1968.
Joe Biden did his job.
Let him sleep if he can.
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How David Koch and His Brother Shaped American Politics
The billionaire, who died Friday, understood the power of changing “hearts
and minds.” He spent almost unlimited money on behalf of limited government.
Limited goverment is a bad idea.
Effective goverment can "form a more perfect union".
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With Time Running Short, Patriots Unlikely to Make White House Visit
They won the Super Bowl on Feb. 3. But since then the team and the White
House have not agreed on a date, though both sides say politics has nothing
to do with it.
true
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California Is the ‘Popular Boy or Girl at the Dance’ in 2020
Kamala Harris has the home-state advantage, but the other Democratic
presidential hopefuls are not ceding the state.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d_dtTZQyUM
I had never heard of him or his work then.
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Trolling Trump, Joe Walsh Tries to Recruit George Conway for Nascent Challenge
In a signal that he intends to bait Mr. Trump into engagement with him, Mr. Walsh, a conservative radio show host, is wooing the husband of Kellyanne Conway.Go for it.
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