The Problem With Pharma Research
Capitalism is based on the premise that profits reflect work that is people
want done which is also worth more than the costs of its inputs. The
problem with that is that it often just isn’t so: what is being done is a
misallocation of resources. Take pharma, for example. It is more profitable
to […]
I have no counter argument.
2
‘I Gave the Other Guy a Shot’
After taking a chance on Donald Trump in 2016, a swing county in western
Pennsylvania is up for grabs again.
"Cleaning" the data can twist the results.
Get a good sample and do the statistics.
This seems to be a poor and small sample.
3
Trump Endorses Turkish Military Operation in Syria, Shifting U.S. Policy
The operation would sweep away American-backed Kurdish forces near the
border in Syria. The White House said U.S. forces “will no longer be in the
immediate area.”
I don't have to like it.
Trump has probably done the wrong thing.
4
‘We Absolutely Could Not Do That’: When Seeking Foreign Help Was Out of the Question
In every other modern White House, enlisting foreign powers to obtain a
political advantage at home was seen as unwise and politically dangerous,
if not wrong.
https://www.vox.com/2018/1/5/16845704/steele-dossier-russia-trump
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_First_Association_of_Minnesota
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communist_International
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_American_Bund
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/America_First_Committee
5
A Momentous Week in May: Book Details Early Days of Russia Inquiry
After James B. Comey was ousted as the F.B.I. director in 2017, there were
anguish and alarm at the bureau and the Justice Department.
James B. Comey was a more honorable man than J. Edgar Hover.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Edgar_Hoover
6
New York City Wants to Put a Climate Change ‘Laboratory’ on Governors Island
The island, which has an unusual history and considerable real estate
potential, could host a complex devoted to climate policy under the plan,
which is in its early stages.
It appears to be another realestate ploy.
Arlington Virginia might be a better laboratory.
Mitch McConnell could be honored by a climate change laboratory in Kentucky.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_McConnell
7
Jimmy Carter Needed Stitches After Falling at His Home
The oldest living former president, who is 95, “feels fine,” the Carter
Center said.
Jimmy Carter is allowed to be stiff in his joints.
8
New York Democrats Balance Impeachment Issue With Local Concerns
In three distinct enclaves of New York, lawmakers found that voters were
curious about impeachment, but far more preoccupied with regional issues.
"All politics is local"
TIP O'Neil
Nothing will happen with Trump in office.
9
How Boeing vs. Airbus Became Trump vs. Europe
Boeing won a long-running trade dispute with Airbus, but it came with
complications for a company still dealing with the fallout from two deadly
accidents.
Boeing and Trump do not understand trade.
Thie move will not improve business.
10
Kamala Harris Has Settled on an Iowa Strategy. Now What?
Ms. Harris has seen her stock fall in the presidential race. As she goes
all in on Iowa, will voters respond?
Harris's next project is winning delegates.
11
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – October 6, 2019
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – October 6, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy How Bill Clinton and American Financiers Armed
China Matt Stoller [BIG, via Naked Capitalism 10-2-19] A must-read for all
the details of the policy follies of the past four decades, and […]
"All politics is local"
TIP O'Neil
These small numbers will not matter much in North Carolina.
13
Legal Team Says It Represents a Second Whistle-Blower Over Trump and Ukraine
The new whistle-blower, who is said to have firsthand knowledge of the
president’s dealings, has been interviewed by the intelligence community’s
inspector general’s office.
OK
14
North Korea Rules Out Quick Resumption of ‘Sickening’ Talks with U.S.
The North said that it would not meet with American negotiators again until
after Washington took a step toward “complete and irreversible withdrawal
of hostile policy.”
Trump does not bargain.
15
Elizabeth Warren’s Big Challenge: Winning Black Voters
African-Americans were essential to Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama and Bill
Clinton winning competitive primaries like Ms. Warren faces in 2020. For
now, Joe Biden has far deeper support.
If Elizabeth Warren is the candidate she will have the black vote.
16
Barr and a Top Prosecutor Cast a Wide Net in Reviewing the Russia Inquiry
The attorney general and a veteran prosecutor, John H. Durham, have charted
an unusual course that could bolster President Trump’s pet theories about
the Russia investigation.
Mueller has left no holes.
17
Italy’s Connection to the Russia Investigation, Explained
A Trump adviser met a professor in Rome whose actions figured into the
opening of the Russia inquiry in 2016. Now the attorney general is
reviewing it.
Mueller has left no holes.
18
Anti-Muslim Group ACT for America Planned Gala at Mar-a-Lago
The event’s status was unclear on Sunday after the Trump Organization said
it would “absolutely not” happen at the resort.
Trump is a racist.
19
Top Biden Donors Gather Amid Storm Clouds Over Campaign
Now fourth in the Democratic money chase and under fire from President
Trump, Joseph R. Biden Jr. is increasingly dependent on his top donors,
many of whom met in Philadelphia.
There is less money for a losing contestant.
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U.S. Nuclear Talks With North Korea Break Down in Hours
The State Department says the United States brought “creative ideas’’ to
the talks. The North Koreans say the Americans arrived “empty-handed.”
Perceptive of the North Koreans.
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