@20:30, , 9/17/19

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Trump and California See Same Homeless Problem, but Not the Same Solutions

Conor Dougherty at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

President Trump’s awful descriptions of California’s housing woes can’t be worse than those of the state’s most liberal politicians. But that’s where the agreement ends.

Fewer renters or more rentals.
It is the same mismatch with no inherent resolution.

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Sander Vanocur, TV Newsman Who Covered Kennedy, Dies at 91

Douglas Martin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 hour ago

A veteran correspondent, he was the last surviving journalist who questioned Nixon and Kennedy in the first televised presidential debate.

There are no immortals.

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U.S. Tries to Seize Edward Snowden’s Proceeds From New Memoir

Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

The former intelligence contractor, who disclosed surveillance secrets in 2013, failed to submit his book for prepublication review.

Edward Snowden is a live hero.

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Trump Names 5 Finalists to Replace Bolton as National Security Adviser

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

Whoever gets the job would be the president’s fourth national security adviser in less than three years.

"Just say no."
          Nancy Reagan
Do the work of goverment.

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Trump to Revoke California’s Authority to Set Stricter Auto Emissions Rules

Coral Davenport at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 3 hours ago

The move, expected Wednesday, would strip California of its special authority to set tougher rules on car emissions.

Los Angeles made "smog" famous.

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Inside Conservative Groups’ Effort to ‘Make Dishwashers Great Again’

Hiroko Tabuchi at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Of all the efforts to persuade the Trump administration to weaken environmental rules, the Make Dishwashers Great Again lobby might be the most peculiar.

Take the larger view.
An increase in entropy dammages the human environment.
Choose the better.

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Cokie Roberts Dies; Veteran Broadcast Journalist Was 75

Neil Genzlinger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

She was known to millions for her pioneering work for ABC News and NPR.

She made the world more understandable.

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Lewandowski Confirms Trump Asked Him to Help Curtail Mueller Inquiry

Maggie Haberman and Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

Mr. Lewandowski, President Trump’s former campaign manager, testified before lawmakers conducting an impeachment inquiry.

The president should be removed from office.

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To Find Clues in Saudi Oil Attacks, U.S. Examines Missile and Drone Parts

Eric Schmitt, Julian E. Barnes and David D. Kirkpatrick at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

American investigators are gathering evidence to bolster their claim that Iran was responsible for attacking oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

The U.S. is looking under the wrong rock.

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How an Oil Price Surge Could Hurt the U.S. Economy

Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago

The spike in oil prices after the drone attacks in Saudi Arabia won’t start a recession. But a sustained surge in energy prices might have a bigger impact.

There are other concerns than the price  of motor fuel.

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And They Made A Desert: 80 to 90% Drop In Nutrients In Food

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 8 hours ago

Stumbled across this lovely chart the other day. The core fact most people, including the folks in the “best every world” Panglossian movement (like Pinker) don’t seem to understand, is that even if they were right (questionable), the prosperity we have is based on burning down our house. “Sure is hot! Hottest it’s every been!” […]

Ian Welsh shows a limited understanding of nutrition.
His point deserves a more graceful presentation.

Disasterous shortsightedness can be made obvious.

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Corey Lewandowski’s Testimony Before Congress: What to Expect

Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago

He is a witness to possible obstruction of justice. But when he goes before Democrats’ impeachment investigation, Mr. Lewandowski’s fierce loyalty to President Trump will also be front and center.

I am aware of no surprises.

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez to Back First 2020 Challenger to Sitting Democrat

Catie Edmondson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago

The progressive congresswoman’s endorsement of Marie Newman, who is seeking to oust the conservative-leaning Representative Daniel Lipinski, reflects a careful political calculus.

No surprise.

Thinking continues.

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Trump’s Childhood Home Goes Back on the Auction Block

Stefanos Chen at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

After an unsuccessful attempt to sell at $2.9 million and time on Airbnb, the Tudor-style home in Queens seeks a highest bidder.

Fred Trump is not so loved.

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Andrew Yang Knows You May Disagree With Him About Shane Gillis

Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

Mr. Gillis was dropped by “Saturday Night Live” after making racist comments about Asian-Americans and using a slur to refer to Mr. Yang, a presidential candidate, who has urged forgiveness.

I do not favor Andrew Yang for president.

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Warren and Trump Speeches Lay Out Competing Visions of Populism

Alexander Burns at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

In New York, Senator Elizabeth Warren described a government compromised by the influence of the wealthy. President Trump, in New Mexico, denounced a “failed liberal establishment.”

Alexander Burns displays his failure to think about his work.

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How an Oil Price Surge Could Hurt Consumer Spending, and the Economy

Nelson D. Schwartz at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago

The spike in oil prices after the drone attacks in Saudi Arabia won’t start a recession. But a sustained surge in energy prices might have a bigger impact.

Educating the public requires intelectual effort.

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Trump Tries to Woo Hispanic Voters at Rally in New Mexico

Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago

The president said he had great support among Latino Americans because of his hard line on stopping migrants and drugs from crossing illegally into the U.S.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love%E2%80%93hate_relationship

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Trump Gives Medal to Another Sports Legend Who Likes Him: Mariano Rivera

Michael Crowley and Tyler Kepner at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago

Mr. Trump bestowed the Presidential Medal of Freedom on Mariano Rivera, widely considered the best relief pitcher in baseball history.

Because it is at the head of the line:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Love%E2%80%93hate_relationship

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With Oil Under Attack, Trump’s Deference to Saudis Returns

Peter Baker and David E. Sanger at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago

After oil installations were blown up, President Trump seemed to suggest he was ready to strike back. Then he promised to wait, setting off criticism.

The "American" culture is deeply involved with the automobile.
By definition; Conservatives do not think.

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