Saturday, August 15, 2020

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Trump Campaign Makes Huge Digital Ad Buy During Democratic Convention

Nick Corasaniti and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Trump campaign is trying to make sure that Mr. Trump’s message will be almost impossible to miss even during the Democrats’ biggest week.
 
 Trump would like to think Democrats would listen.
Republicans will not listen.
 

Trump Campaign Makes Huge Digital Ad Buy During Democratic Convention

Nick Corasaniti and Maggie Haberman at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
The Trump campaign is trying to make sure that Mr. Trump’s message will be almost impossible to miss even during the Democrats’ biggest week.
 
"Talk to the hand"
 
Again:
 Trump would like to think Democrats would listen.
Republicans will not listen.
 
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Open Thread

Ian Welsh at Ian Welsh - 4 hours ago
Feel free to use the comments to discuss topics unrelated to recent posts.
 
Sooner is better.     As soon as you can is best.
 
My closing is delayed approximately a month. 
 

Trump Ads Attack Biden Through Deceptive Editing and Hyperbole

Linda Qiu at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 5 hours ago
We reviewed all of the Trump campaign’s television ads since June. Two-thirds contained clearly misleading claims or videos.
 
Trump has no traction.
 
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
 
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Public Transit Cuts Felt Deepest in Low-Income Areas

Pranshu Verma at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
As the pandemic wreaks havoc on public transit systems across the country, experts say it is low-income residents, people of color and essential workers bearing the brunt.
 
A car is assumed.
 

Kamala Harris Changes the Race While Trump Tells on Himself

Annie Karni and Astead W. Herndon at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
There were surprises this week that weren’t entirely shocking: Ms. Harris joined Joe Biden’s ticket and President Trump resurrected birtherism. Here’s what to make of the last week in politics.
 
Trump is without hope. 
 

President Trump Visits Younger Brother, Robert, in NY Hospital

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Robert S. Trump, the Trump family’s unofficial spokesman and consigliere, is said to be gravely ill.
 
A required action. 
Trump will not have his brother Robert to take the blame. 
 

USPS and Mail-In Ballots: States Warned It May Not Meet Deadlines

Luke Broadwater, Hailey Fuchs and Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The agency suggested allowing at least 15 days to request a ballot, fueling further criticism that it was making it harder to vote during the pandemic.
 
The USPS has been crippled by Republicans.
 

Kamala Harris and Disinformation: Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods

Davey Alba at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket.
 
These are old news. 
 
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TeleTracking Technologies, Firm Running Coronavirus Database, Refuses to Answer Senators' Questions

Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
A private technology company that gathers data for a coronavirus database said a nondisclosure agreement with the Trump administration blocks it from discussing its $10.2 million contract.
 
Answer the committee's questions.
 
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When Trump Calls a Black Woman ‘Angry,’ He Feeds This Racist Trope

Melena Ryzik, Reggie Ugwu, Maya Phillips and Julia Jacobs at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 16 hours ago
President Trump’s use of the word to describe Joe Biden’s vice-presidential pick, Kamala Harris, plays off a hurtful stereotype with a decades-long history.
 
Most name calling is trivial. 
 
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Postal Service Warns States It May Not Meet Mail-In Ballot Deadlines

Luke Broadwater, Hailey Fuchs and Nick Corasaniti at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
The agency suggested allowing at least 15 days to request a ballot, fueling further criticism that it was making it harder to vote during the pandemic.
 
The Republican party should let the USPS do its job. 
 
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Firm Running Coronavirus Database Refuses to Answer Senators’ Questions

Sheryl Gay Stolberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 19 hours ago
A private technology company managing a new coronavirus database said a nondisclosure agreement with the Trump administration blocks it from discussing its $10.2 million contract.
 
Take them to court.
 
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In Diplomatic Doubleheader, U.S. Seizes Iranian Fuel From Ships Headed to Venezuela

Lara Jakes and Eric Schmitt at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The high-seas handover blocked two diplomatic adversaries from evading American economic sanctions. Iran denied it was its fuel.
 
Piracy is not respectable.
 
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Senators Criticize Guantánamo Prison Coronavirus Plan

Carol Rosenberg at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
After a report from the Pentagon, Democrats questioned whether there was enough capacity to help either detainees or their guards if an outbreak occurs.
 
Guantánamo Prison is a war crime.
Covid-19 is a minor problem.
 
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President Trump Visits Younger Brother in Hospital in New York

Annie Karni at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
Robert S. Trump, the Trump family’s unofficial spokesman and consigliere, is said to be gravely ill.
 
Robert S. Trump may be the least offensive Trump.
 
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Debunking 3 Viral Falsehoods About Kamala Harris

Davey Alba at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
False and misleading information about Ms. Harris has surged in the days since she joined the Biden ticket.
 
Straw men are handy.
 
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U.S. Companies Vie for Funds in Race to Build Rare Earths Industry

Zach Montague at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 20 hours ago
The Trump administration is encouraging development of a domestic industry to produce critical metals now dominated by Chinese companies, but few players show clear long-term promise.
 
Thorium has blocked U.S. production of rare earths.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thorium
 
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McConnell Appears Set to Quietly Suffocate Long-Debated F.B.I. Surveillance Bill

Charlie Savage at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The Senate majority leader has long been a strong supporter of extending Patriot Act provisions. This year, he’s letting them remain lapsed.
 
Mitch McConnell likes his office. 
 
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Top Homeland Security Officials Are Serving Illegally, G.A.O. Says

Michael D. Shear at NYT > U.S. > Politics - 1 day ago
The acting secretary of homeland security, Chad F. Wolf, and his deputy, Kenneth T. Cuccinelli, were appointed to their posts in violation of federal law, Congress’s watchdog determined.
 
The GAO is correct.
 
 
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