1
Trump Wants Big Diplomatic Wins. Here Are the Odds.
John R. Bolton has left the Situation Room — and has left a series of
gambles behind that President Trump must manage between now and Election
Day.
This president has not been winning his bets.
2
Elizabeth Warren’s Social Security Plan: Raise Benefits by $200 a Month
In her latest proposal to redistribute wealth in the United States, Ms.
Warren calls for raising taxes on the rich to expand Social Security
benefits.
The number will not frighten the chickens.
More is needed.
3
On Politics: It’s Debate Day
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The top 10 Democrats will be on a single stage for the first time on
Thursday. Here are the key dynamics to watch for.
https://www.bartleby.com/364/153.html
4
What Kamala Harris Needs to Do Tonight
She had a great June debate and lost steam over the summer. Her surrogates,
donors and even some supporters hope that in Houston she can recapture the
magic that initially won them over.
She should continue in the senate.
5
Looking to Washington for a Retirement Lifeline
This fall, Congress is working on shoring up Social Security and pensions
and expanded saving opportunities.
.
Nobody lives forever.
Social security is old age insurance.
It passes the cost of old age to the young to spread the certainty.
Debt can carry the cost of the entitlement for a limited time.
The trust fund was a bad idea.
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6
Is It an Impeachment Inquiry or Not? Democrats Can’t Seem to Agree
As they navigate the tricky politics and complex legal terrain of
impeachment, Democrats are sending mixed messages about their inquiry into
President Trump.
Trump and his cronies will be removed.
7
Supreme Court Says Trump Can Bar Asylum Seekers While Legal Fight Continues
The policy requires many Central American migrants to seek and be denied
asylum in another country before applying in the United States.
This court is mistaken. Winning the election is essential.
8
Divided Democrats Step Back From Assault Weapons Ban
Democrats in Congress have made a calculated decision not to call for a ban
to be included in an emerging package of gun control measures.
The end of the second amendment as modified is assured.
Now is not the moment for the distraction.
9
California Approves Statewide Rent Control to Ease Housing Crisis
The measure, affecting millions of tenants, is the biggest step in a
nationwide surge of initiatives to address rising costs and homelessness.
No housing will be built.
10
‘If I’m Sent Back, I Will Die’: Sick Immigrants Tell Their Stories to Congress
Trump is a sadist.
11
Beyond Ending Trump’s Policies, Democrats Largely Skirt Questions About Their Immigration Plans
The Democrats seeking the White House despise President Trump’s hard-line
immigration policies, but they would rather not discuss their own proposals.
The immediate problem is Trump.
The policy fight can come later.
12
Trump Leaves Open Possibility of Easing Iranian Sanctions to Spur Nuclear Talks
Asked whether he would consider relaxing the penalties if that would ease
the path to a meeting, President Trump said, “We’ll see what happens.”
No "better deal" is needed.
13
Climate Denialist to Depart White House National Security Council
William Happer, a National Security Council adviser who tried
unsuccessfully to create a federal panel to attack climate science, plans
to leave the White House.
Bad is usually replaced with worse.
14
Amy Klobuchar Is Tired of Debate Questions About Other Candidates
The Minnesota senator has been frustrated by moderators asking her to
attack her progressive rivals for the Democratic presidential nomination.
Debate is the wrong form.
15
Trump Delays Planned Tariff Increase in ‘Gesture of Good Will’ to China
President Trump said the United States would delay its next planned tariff
hike on China by two weeks, potentially giving negotiators a window to
avoid the increase.
Trump is buying Christmas.
16
North Carolina Election Shows How Political Lines Are Drawn. And They Are Fixed.
The Republican candidate won Tuesday’s special election, with help from
President Trump, but the chasm between voting groups has widened, a problem
for both parties.
The problem is the failure to learn.
17
Trump Pressed Top Aide to Have Weather Service ‘Clarify’ Forecast That Contradicted Trump
At the president’s request, Mick Mulvaney, the acting White House chief of
staff, told Wilbur Ross, the commerce secretary, to have the Weather
Service say it was wrong to refute the president so categorically.
Trump is not a god.
18
Bolton Ouster Underscores a G.O.P. Divided on Foreign Policy
A jarring stretch of presidential announcements has laid bare the divide
among Republicans on foreign policy, pitting hawkish conservatives against
an anti-interventionist flank.
Isolationism wins again.
19
At the Pentagon, Trump Remembers 9/11 in His Own Way
President Trump’s tone on Wednesday morning underscored how he maintains an
awkward connection to the memory of an epochal American tragedy.
He can't let them rest in peace.
20
Elizabeth Warren and Joe Biden Will Finally Debate. Here’s What to Expect.
Thomas Kaplan and Katie Glueck at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The two Democrats arrive at Thursday’s forum with contrasting styles and policies — tensions that will be laid bare as they appear onstage together for the first time.King log and king stork.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Frogs_Who_Desired_a_King
I will take action over inaction.
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