1
Trump Falsely Claims ‘99 Percent’ of Virus Cases Are ‘Totally Harmless’
The president dismissed the severity of the pandemic, downplaying the
effect of the disease even as infections surge across the Sunbelt and
rebound in California.
An obvious falsehood.
2
‘Strategic Empathy’: How Biden’s Informal Diplomacy Shaped Foreign Relations
President Trump is attacking his record on China. But for Mr. Biden, it’s
part of a long history of befriending and sometimes confronting world
leaders.
Biden understands diplomacy.
3
Prince Andrew Sought Washington Lobbyist to Help With Epstein Case
Lawyers for the prince consulted a lobbyist with connections in Trump
foreign policy circles. No deal was struck.
Prince Andrew will probably be convicted.
He will not be extradited.
4
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 5, 2020
Week-end Wrap – Political Economy – July 5, 2020 by Tony Wikrent Strategic
Political Economy Pitchfork-wielding protesters descend on wealthy Hamptons
estates [Page Six, via Naked Capitalism 7-2-20] More than 100 drivers and
about 200 marchers paid a visit to the homes of some of the world’s
wealthiest people, including ex-New York City Mayor Mike […]
Both the left and the right suffer from puritanism.
Their problems are different.
Tax everyone according to their means.
5
A Trump-Backed Senate Candidate’s Hedge Fund Disaster
Tommy Tuberville, the football coach and leading Republican vying to take
on Senator Doug Jones in Alabama, had a tumultuous foray into finance.
A split in the Republican party always looks like a good thing to me.
6
We Now Interrupt Your Regularly Scheduled Convention Programming
Instead of the usual media circus, this summer’s made-for-TV political
confabs will have a whole lot less TV.
The conventions will be different this year.
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7
With Beijing’s Military Nearby, U.S. Sends 2 Aircraft Carriers to South China Sea
The deployment of an American aircraft carrier and its strike force is
often used as a signal to deter adversaries. Deploying two at once is
recognized as a significant show of force.
Gunboat diplomacy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunboat_diplomacy
8
Trump Says He Will Create a Statuary Park Honoring ‘American Heroes’
The executive order includes John Adams, Harriet Tubman and Martin Luther
King Jr. among those who would be honored. So would Billy Graham, Antonin
Scalia and Ronald Reagan.
He will not put his name on Washington D.C.
9
At Mt. Rushmore and the White House, Trump Updates ‘American Carnage’ Message for 2020
His ominous remarks were a reflection of his political standing: trailing
in the polls, lacking a booming economy or a positive message to campaign
on, and leaning on culture wars to buoy his loyalists.
American Carnage is still a lie.
10
New Trump Appointee Puts Global Internet Freedom at Risk, Critics Say
A battle involving Michael Pack and a U.S.-funded tech group revolves
around software from Falun Gong, the secretive, anti-Beijing spiritual
movement with pro-Trump elements.
With Them or without them the great firewall of China is a failure.
11
How the Republican Convention Created Money Woes in Two Cities
Donors are wondering why they gave to a Charlotte event that has mostly
been scrapped. And Jacksonville fund-raisers find money is on hold because
of concerns about the surge in virus cases.
Trump does not think.
12
Life on the Vice-Presidential Short List
It’s exciting. It can also feel like a colonoscopy.
Squeeky clean is a requirement.
13
Open Thread
As usual, feel free to use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to
recent posts.
Sooner is better. As soon as you can is best.
The details need discussion and resolution.
14
Kimberly Guilfoyle, Top Fund-Raising Official for Trump Campaign, Tests Positive for Coronavirus
She is the third person in proximity of President Trump known to have
contracted the virus.
It is an infectious virus.
15
Virus Surges in Arizona, but the Rodeo Goes On
A former state official called what has happened in Arizona “a story of
missed opportunities.” Hospital beds in the state are filling up.
"Where there is no brain there is no pain."
16
New Administration Memo Seeks to Foster Doubts About Suspected Russian Bounties
Charlie Savage, Eric Schmitt, Rukmini Callimachi and Adam Goldman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
Criticized for its inaction, the Trump administration commissioned a new
look at a months-old intelligence assessment. It emphasizes gaps.
Suspected fake news.
17
Trump Uses Mount Rushmore Speech to Deliver Divisive Culture War Message
Down in the polls and failing to control a raging pandemic, the president
cast himself as waging battle against a “new far-left fascism” that
imperils American values and seeks to erase history.
That is his only message.
18
European Workers Draw Paychecks. American Workers Scrounge for Food.
In the pandemic, the United States has relied on expanded unemployment
benefits, while European governments have subsidized wages, avoiding a
surge in joblessness.
Socialism is not a single thought.
19
Immigration Officers Face Furloughs as Visa Applications Plunge
Nearly 70 percent of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services employees
will be furloughed because the immigration processing fees that fund the
agency have plummeted.
Business thinking.
20
Mary Trump Fights Effort to Bar Publication of Her Book
Mary Trump and her lawyer filed documents questioning the validity of the
nondisclosure agreement she signed, saying it was based on fraud and was
too broad to be enforced.
She should win.
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