1
Protesters, Everywhere (Including … Mitt Romney?)
Huge demonstrations and a rethinking of the Minneapolis police: This is
your morning tip sheet.
The point is made.
2
Romney Marches With Protesters in Washington
The senator from Utah appeared to be the first Senate Republican to join
the demonstrations over the killing of George Floyd, putting himself at
odds with the president again.
Romney is late again.
3
Amid Pandemic and Upheaval, New Cyber Risks to the Presidential Election
Fear of the coronavirus is speeding up efforts to allow voting from home,
but some of them pose security risks and may make it easier for Vladimir V.
Putin, or others, to hack the vote.
There is no easy way to hack voting by mail.
4
Trump Orders Troops to Leave D.C. as Former Military Leaders Sound Warning
The president said National Guard soldiers would withdraw “now that
everything is under perfect control,” even as three former Joint Chiefs
chairmen condemned his use of military force.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Posse_Comitatus_Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_law_in_the_United_States
Martial Law was not declared.
5
Ivanka Trump Blames ‘Cancel Culture’ for Pulled Speech. College Says It Took a Stand.
Wichita State University Tech pulled Ms. Trump’s commencement speech after
students and faculty members condemned the Trump administration’s response
to protests.
She was disinvited for her politics.
6
Barr Says There Is No Systemic Racism in Policing
The attorney general’s remarks, which mirrored those of other
administration officials, came as the president was scheduled to meet with
law enforcement officials at the White House.
Attorney General William P. Barr is not paying attention.
7
Farmers Get Billions in Virus Aid, and Democrats Are Wary
As the administration sends up to $16 billion in additional subsidies,
critics are concerned that the funds could be used to ensure that the
president maintains the backing of one of his key voting blocs.
The motivations of voters can be learned by talking to them.
Sometimes truth is exposed.
8
June 5th US Covid Data (Final!)
As the country reopens our benefactor has other work to occupy them, so
this will be the last Covid-19 data post. Of course I’ll keep a weather eye
on Covid in the US and write if anything significant happens, including a
change in trend. The results of the work I do, like this article, are […]
Some areas look better than others.
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/covid-forecasts/?ex_cid=rrpromo
Most of the derivatives are positive.
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-coronavirus-national&variant=show®ion=TOP_BANNER&context=storylines_menu
9
Joe Biden to Meet With George Floyd’s Family Ahead of Funeral
Mr. Biden will travel to Houston on Monday to offer his condolences to the
family of Mr. Floyd, whose killing touched off nationwide protests over
police brutality against black Americans.
Avoiding crowds is a good idea.
10
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 7, 2020
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – June 7, 2020 by Tony Wikrent This is an
abbreviation of the posts at Ian Welsh and Real Economics Countering the
surveillance state How to Cop-Proof Your Phone Before Heading to a Protest
[Gizmodo, via Naked Capitalism 6-2-20] How to protect yourself from rubber
bullets—and why these ‘nonlethal’ weapons are so dangerous [Popular […]
I feel no need to join the mob.
If you must take a phone a "burner" is a good idea.
11
Despite Big Promises, U.S. Has Delivered Limited Aid in Global Virus Response
The State Department and U.S.A.I.D. have spent a fraction of the
humanitarian assistance that Congress approved in March to help curb the
coronavirus.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdUOA?Si
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
12
‘Pandemic Within a Pandemic’: Coronavirus and Police Brutality Roil Black Communities
The current civil unrest is deeply connected to the racial disparities
exposed by the coronavirus crisis. “I’m just as likely to die from a cop as
I am from Covid,” one organizer said.
Do what works.
13
Minneapolis Mayor Booed Out of Rally
NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Chanting “Shame” and “Go home, Jacob, go home,” demonstrators drove Mayor
Jacob Frey out of a rally after he would not commit to abolishing the
police.
Police there will be.
Mob law is no justice for anyone.
14
U.S. Marine Corps Bans Confederate Battle Flag Displays
The directive, which was announced on Friday, details what is prohibited in
Marine installations, office buildings and work spaces.
The Confederacy was defeated.
Its cause must fade.
15
Protesters in Washington, D.C., Continue Call for Justice
Peaceful protesters came together in the nation’s capital as another
weekend of demonstrations unfolded across the country in response to the
killing of George Floyd.
Trump is not listening.
16
Bush, Romney and Colin Powell Won't Support Trump Re-Election
Former President George W. Bush and Senator Mitt Romney won’t support Mr.
Trump’s re-election. Colin Powell will vote for Joe Biden, and other G.O.P.
officials may do the same.
It has not happened yet.
17
Has ‘America First’ Become ‘Trump First’? Germans Wonder
One week after Chancellor Angela Merkel told President Trump she would not
attend the Group of 7 meeting he wanted to host, he decided to withdraw
9,500 troops from her country.
The Germans have reason to be suspicious.
18
The Class of 2020 Is Missing Out, and So Are Politicians
It’s a tradition to reach a captive, often bipartisan audience. YouTube
isn’t quite the same.
Small loss.
19
Democrats to Propose Broad Bill to Target Police Misconduct and Racial Bias
Elements of the package, to be unveiled on Monday by House and Senate
Democrats, are certain to meet with opposition from police unions and their
allies.
This bill will not become law.
20
Young Protesters Say Voting Isn’t Enough. Will They Do It Anyway?
“Don’t boo — vote,” has been Barack Obama’s mantra. Now, Democrats want to
adapt it: Protest, then vote.
Voting is a start.
There is much that needs legislation.
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