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China Hits Back at U.S. Over Hong Kong Bill in a Mostly Symbolic Move
Amy Qin at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
Beijing said it would suspend visits to Hong Kong by American warships and
impose sanctions on several nongovernmental groups.
The measures suggest
China is wary of upsetting trade negotiations.
China is a sovereign nation.
Hong Kong is part of China.
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Trump Says U.S. Will Impose Metal Tariffs on Brazil and Argentina
Ana Swanson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
The president accused the countries of weakening their currencies and
hurting American farmers.
Tariffs are taxes paid by the people who will own the imported goods.
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Steve Bullock Drops Out of 2020 Presidential Race
Reid J. Epstein and Matt Stevens at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 6 hours ago
Mr. Bullock, who won two terms as governor in a red state, didn’t catch on
with Democratic primary voters. An aide said he would not run for Senate in
Montana, as many Democrats have hoped.
Sadly winning is not the only problem that needs fixing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Declaration_of_Independence
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6 Takeaways From Melania Trump’s Unauthorized Biography
Elisabeth Egan at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 7 hours ago
“Free, Melania” gets into the first lady’s relationship with Ivanka, “Be
Best” and that “I really don’t care” jacket.
Melania Trump drove a hard bargain.
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Trump’s Lawyers Won’t Participate in Impeachment Hearing on Wednesday
Emily Cochrane and Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
They did not rule out future participation, but said they would not appear
at the Judiciary Committee’s first public hearing, featuring legal experts
who will offer assessments on impeachment.
They would be foolish to participate.
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Joe Sestak Ends Presidential Campaign
Maggie Astor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Mr. Sestak, a Democrat, entered the race late and walked 105 miles across
New Hampshire in search of votes, but he never gained any traction in a
crowded field.
Senators are important.
"All politics is local."
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Trump’s Trade Deal Steals a Page From Democrats’ Playbook
Ana Swanson and Emily Cochrane at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The president has made a trade agreement that caters to his opposition —
and that’s why it stands a chance of passing Congress.
Do nothing to please this president.
He can abrogate the treaty if he wins the election.
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Sidelined for Months, Judiciary Panel Will Reclaim Impeachment Drive It Once Led
Nicholas Fandos at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The House Judiciary Committee had been leading the debate over whether to
impeach President Trump long before the Ukraine affair. This week, it
returns to the center of the maelstrom.
The Judiciary Committee is "not tired or bored".
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Trump’s Other Personal Lawyer: Close to the Right, but Far From Giuliani
Elizabeth Williamson at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
Jay Sekulow is a trusted, telegenic presidential adviser more experienced
in religious liberty cases than impeachment battles.
"Things equal to the same thing are equal to each other".
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Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – December 1, 2019
Tony Wikrent at Ian Welsh - 1 day ago
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – December 1, 2019 by Tony Wikrent
Economics Action Group, North Carolina Democratic Party Progressive Caucus
Strategic Political Economy The Failure of Liberal Politics: Canadian
interview of political philosopher Michael Sandel “The rise of right wing
populism represents the failure of liberal and progressive politics,” says
Harvard political philosopher Michael […]
"Close enough for jazz."
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"Close enough for jazz."
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How a Divided Left Is Losing the Battle on Abortion
Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Miscalculations, and an unexpected victory by President Trump, have put
abortion access at its most vulnerable point in decades, and the left on
the defensive. Now it is trying to recover.
When in conflict with religious fanatics one can never be safe.
The pro-choice groups recognize their enemies and understand alliances.
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When in conflict with religious fanatics one can never be safe.
The pro-choice groups recognize their enemies and understand alliances.
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Trump’s Intervention in SEALs Case Tests Pentagon’s Tolerance
Dave Philipps, Peter Baker, Maggie Haberman and Helene Cooper at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Chief Petty Officer Edward Gallagher’s case pits a Pentagon hierarchy
committed to enforcing longstanding rules of combat against a commander in
chief with no military experience but a finely honed sense of grievance
against authority.
The military has no choice.
It follows legal orders.
It has not needed to question and think.
They dislike these orders and will act when they can do so legally.
The Republican party has probably lost the respect of the military.
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The military has no choice.
It follows legal orders.
It has not needed to question and think.
They dislike these orders and will act when they can do so legally.
The Republican party has probably lost the respect of the military.
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A Leak-Prone White House Finally Manages to Keep a Secret
Michael Crowley at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
President Trump’s aides were delighted that news of his Thanksgiving Day
visit to Afghanistan stayed under wraps.
A public relations ploy.
Gaslight needs props.
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A public relations ploy.
Gaslight needs props.
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Twitter Permanently Suspends Accounts of Ilhan Omar’s Potential Challenger
Derrick Bryson Taylor at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Danielle Stella, a Republican, suggested on Twitter that Ms. Omar be tried
for treason and hanged.
I have been resisting recommending assassination.
It rarely gets good results.
I have been resisting recommending assassination.
It rarely gets good results.
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Long Before Trump, Impeachment Loomed Over Multiple Presidents
Peter Baker at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
While only three previous presidents faced serious threat of removal, one
out of four confronted formal accusations in the House.
Damn, president Pence,
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Damn, president Pence,
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Open Thread
Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 2 days ago
Please use the comments to discuss any topics unrelated to recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
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2020 Democratic Candidates Wage Escalating Fight (on the Merits of Fighting)
Mark Leibovich at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
For all the emphasis placed on the various divides among the candidates,
the question of “to fight or not to fight” might represent the most
meaningful contrast.
It is a democratic primary. There was no blood.
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It is a democratic primary. There was no blood.
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A Census Whodunit: Why Was the Citizenship Question Added?
Michael Wines at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
New documents hint at partisan politics in the attempt to add the question
to the 2020 census and in the failure to turn over materials when the plan
was challenged in court.
Voter intimidation is part of the contest.
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Voter intimidation is part of the contest.
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A Pennsylvania County’s Election Day Nightmare Underscores Voting Machine Concerns
Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
How “everything went wrong” in Northampton County.
Stuffing ballot boxes is an old game.
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Stuffing ballot boxes is an old game.
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Teacher Fired After Asking Trump to ‘Remove’ Immigrants Wins Her Appeal
Mihir Zaveri at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 days ago
A Texas state agency ruled in favor of the teacher after an independent
examiner said tweets she sent to the president were free speech.
Texans should know better.
The children belong in school.
Texans should know better.
The children belong in school.
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