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A Gyrating Economy, and Trump’s Volatile Approach to It, Raise Alarms
Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago
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.bloomberg.com/markets/stocks
https://www.bloomberg.com/quote/INDU:IND
Dow Jones Industrial Average
25,628.90USD
-623.34-2.37%
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Joe Biden, Recalling ’68, Asks Audience to Imagine Obama’s Assassination
Trip Gabriel and Isabella Grullón Paz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
“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.
1968- I was conscious.
"The vicepresidency is not worth a bucket of warm piss."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Nance_Garner
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyndon_B._Johnson
Johnson knew what he needed to do.
The Dixicrats were destroyed.
Viet Nam was the price.
The US is still paying.
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How David Koch and His Brother Shaped American Politics
Shane Goldmacher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
The billionaire, who died Friday, understood the power of changing ‘hearts
and minds.’ He spent almost unlimited money on behalf of limited government.
David Koch was not assassinated.
4
With Time Running Short, Patriots Unlikely to Make White House Visit
Ken Belson and Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
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.
These sides may be interested in an old bridge to Brooklyn.
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California Is the ‘Popular Boy or Girl at the Dance’ in 2020
Jennifer Medina at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Kamala Harris has the home-state advantage, but the other Democratic
presidential hopefuls are not ceding the state.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_equilibrium
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d_dtTZQyUM
I was not conscious of the concept.
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Trolling Trump, Joe Walsh Tries to Recruit George Conway for Nascent Challenge
Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
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.
The Tea party makes itself useful.
7
A Kennedy-Markey Primary? Massachusetts Is Jolted
Jonathan Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
With the state gripped by the possibility of another Kennedy campaigning
for Senate, the incumbent is not backing down: “Oh, I’m running.”
Massachusetts should tell a Kennedy no.
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This U.S. Warship Threatens Iran (From 600 Miles Away)
Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
“We recognize that tensions are high, and we don’t want to go to war,” said
Capt. William Reed, a fighter pilot who commands the ship’s air wing.
Yes.
9
Barr Seized on Epstein Case as Doubts Mounted About Justice Dept.
Katie Benner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The attorney general has been unusually personally involved in the
investigations into the jailhouse suicide of Jeffrey Epstein, the
high-profile financier accused of sex trafficking.
The game is NO Trump.
10
‘It’s Gratifying’: Jay Inslee Finally Gets His Moment
Lisa Friedman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
The Washington governor and self-described climate candidate told us what
it was like to achieve national recognition — after leaving the
presidential race.
Now do the work.
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World Leaders’ G7 Expectations: A Nice Chat, Some Good Wine, No Unity With Trump
Michael D. Shear and Jim Tankersley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
America’s closest allies meet this weekend and have all but given up on
producing the kind of consensus about global issues that has been the
summit’s hallmark for decades.
Trump has made his position clear. It is Billions should die.
The Elect will live again if they believe.
12
Seth Moulton Ends 2020 Presidential Campaign With a Warning
Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
Mr. Moulton, a congressman from Massachusetts, had focused his campaign on
national security. He hinted at potentially supporting Joseph R. Biden Jr
Joseph R. Biden Jr. should not be president. He did his job.
Barack Obama was not assassinated.
13
Trump Says He Will Raise Existing Tariffs on Chinese Goods to 30%
Alan Rappeport and Keith Bradsher at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
The president said he would raise tariffs on $250 billion worth of Chinese
imports to 30 percent and would start the next $300 billion at a rate of 15
percent.
Trump will not win election.
14
American Jailed in Moscow on Spy Charges Says Guards Injured Him
Oleg Matsnev at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
Paul N. Whelan, a former Marine held for eight months on charges he denies,
said he was in “great pain” and compared his treatment to the Salem witch
trials.
Tit for tat.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_for_tat
15
I’ve Never Known How To Say This
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 19 hours ago
I’ve been writing online for 17 year or so, if you don’t include forums, in
which case it’s 25 or so. And I’ve never known how to say this. We’re
really fucked up. Really. We’re cruel to each other in ways that just
aren’t needed. We have more houses than homeless; enough food too feed […]
True but not a survival strategy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tit_for_tat
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nash_equilibrium
16
Life-Changing Drugs Almost Nobody Can Afford
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
A New TV Show from The New York Times on FX and Hulu
Part D is a disaster.
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Desegregating N.Y. Schools Was His Top Priority. What Happened?
Eliza Shapiro at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 21 hours ago
Entrenched inequality, attacks by conservatives, student protests: Richard
A. Carranza’s first year as schools chancellor.
He did not understand his problem.
Reconstruction failed.
Lyndon Johnson eventually failed.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronald_Reagan
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On Politics: Biden’s Enthusiasm Challenge
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
There are signs of a disconnect between support for Joe Biden in polls and
excitement for his campaign on the ground in Iowa.
Joe Biden did his job. It is done.
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Electoral College Members Can Defy Voters’ Wishes, Court Rules
Trip Gabriel at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
A federal appeals court declared that members of the Electoral College
could choose whomever they wanted regardless of a state’s popular vote
winner.
There may be a revolution.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Electoral_College
The Electoral College has been a party tool.
The representatives will need to be selected.
There is hope in Recession and the Tea party split.
I am not happy.
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Trump Administration Drops Proposal to Cut Foreign Aid After Intense Debate
Edward Wong, Annie Karni and Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and top
lawmakers had objected to the idea of withdrawing money already allocated
for overseas aid.
Another Trump fail.
The Best Governments money can buy.
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