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A New Reason for Coronavirus Anxiety
The C.D.C. says the actual count is far higher than reported cases: This is
your morning tip sheet.
It seems second infections are possible.
"Trump yesterday instructed the federal government to exclude undocumented immigrants when allotting House seats to each state after this year’s census results come in."
That is a no.
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Trump’s Remedy for Low Poll Numbers: Reminding People Polls Can Be Wrong
And if surveys of likely voters don’t look promising, turn to other
measures. Like boat parades.
"“I’m not losing,” President Trump insisted"
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U.S. Orders China to Close Its Houston Consulate in 72 Hours
The Trump administration told Chinese diplomats in Texas to clear out by
Friday. Beijing warned it would retaliate.
Trump is overreaching.
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The Weirdness of “Coronavirus” Hacking
We now have two cases of the US claiming that hackers have gone after US
Coronavirus vaccine data — first the Russians, then the Chinese. The
Chinese hacking claim is packaged up with a slew of other allegations,
mostly about hacking “intellectual property”, which is to say ideas. The US
has spent much of the […]
"The best government money can buy"
5
Trump’s Warm Words for Ghislaine Maxwell: ‘I Just Wish Her Well’
The president’s comments about Ms. Maxwell, who is charged with luring
girls into Jeffrey Epstein’s orbit, drew new attention to Mr. Trump’s
friendship with Mr. Epstein.
https://www.answers.com/Q/How_do_you_say_to_the_victors_go_the_spoils_in_latin
6
Twitter Bans QAnon Accounts
The company permanently suspended thousands of accounts associated with the
fringe conspiracy theory movement. Facebook was said to be preparing to
take similar action.
Too little and too late.
7
Homeland Security Leaders on Defensive Amid Calls to Withdraw From Portland
The department’s acting secretary met with reporters and blamed local
Oregon officials amid criticism that he has gone too far to suppress
protests in Portland.
The Homeland security agency should be canceled.
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Trump, in a Shift, Endorses Masks and Says Virus Will Get Worse
Rather than just “embers” of the disease, as he has repeatedly
characterized recent outbreaks afflicting much of the country, President
Trump conceded that there were now “big fires.”
Trump is predicting past events.
9
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Embraces Republican Ted Yoho's Insult
Representative Ted Yoho reportedly approached Representative Alexandria
Ocasio-Cortez on the steps of the Capitol, calling her “disgusting” for her
policies and uttering a pair of expletives.
I would be surprised if Ted Yoho had an original opinion.
10
Trump, in a Shift, Endorses Masks and Says Virus Will Get Worse
Rather than just “embers” of the disease, as he has repeatedly
characterized recent outbreaks afflicting much of the country, President
Trump conceded that there were now “big fires.”
Trump is predicting past events.
11
As Trump Pushes Into Portland, His Campaign Ads Turn Darker
The Trump campaign is spending millions on ads that promote a dark and
exaggerated portrayal of Democratic-led cities, a tactic that reinforces
his “law and order’’ campaign message.
I know Trump is lying. His lips are moving.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emma_Goldman
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Sanger
12
Trump Campaign Ads Depict His Own Lawless Dystopia
For the past three weeks, the Trump campaign has been spending tens of
millions of dollars on ads depicting a protest movement out of control,
both to stoke fear among his base and rationalize his deployment decisions.
Trump is predicting past events.
13
Republicans Heap Criticism on Liz Cheney, Calling Her Disloyal to Trump
In an extraordinary intraparty airing of grievances, House Republicans
lashed out at their third-ranking leader, who has sometimes broken with the
president but until now escaped the ire of his closest allies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lon_Chaney_Jr.
She is not his daughter.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Cheney
She is his daughter.
14
Rise in Virus Cases Near Bases in U.S. and Abroad Poses Test for Military
American military officials are trying to contain the spread of the
coronavirus in its ranks while tackling logistical problems like relieving
troops overseas.
Denial has a strong circular current.
15
End of $600 Unemployment Bonus Could Push Millions Past the Brink
A weekly supplement has helped the jobless to pay their bills and cushioned
the economy. As it expires, Congress will determine what comes next.
Substitute will for could above.
16
When John Lewis Cosplayed at Comic-Con as His Younger Self
For several years, Mr. Lewis would lead a group of children in a march
across the San Diego Convention Center.
it worked for him.
17
Senate Kills Broad Curbs on Military Gear for Police, Thwarting Push to Demilitarize
The Senate adopted a narrower proposal to limit the transfer of some
military equipment to local police departments, but data shows that such
restrictions have done little to reduce the flow.
Think of the police as a faction of their own.
it is so in Russia.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Security_Service
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_Intelligence_Service_(Russia)
The organizational chart is byzantine.
18
Trump Seeks to Stop Counting Unauthorized Immigrants in Drawing House Districts
Critics described the move as unconstitutional and a transparent attempt to
help Republicans.
The Constitution clearly states all residents.
The notorious three fifths clause is a compromise on how much does a slave count for purposes of the census. Slaves were counted though discounted.
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Some Vaccine Makers Say They Plan to Profit From Coronavirus Vaccine
Moderna, which is receiving $483 million from the U.S. government, told
lawmakers it would not sell its vaccine at cost. Pfizer has said it would
also profit, but has so far taken no government money.
"There is no such thing as an excess profit."
The affordable guarantee is to give the intellectual property to India and China.
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Trump’s Tulsa Rally Drew Sparse Crowd, but It Cost $2.2 Million
New campaign filings show that President Trump’s campaign paid more than
$2.2 million for the event, which last month had a lower-than-expected
turnout that disappointed his campaign.
Trump will discover his voters cost more.
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