|
1
As Biden Pulls Out of Afghanistan, How Much Do Americans Care?
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 2 hours ago
For the American public, there was never any great outcry for withdrawing,
polling suggests.
The invasion of Afghanistan was a crime from the start.
2
Supreme Court Commission to Scrutinize Changes Beyond Expanding Justice Seats
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
President Biden’s new panel, which is set to meet on Friday, has ambitions
to tackle many other proposals to overhaul the court.
The Biden administration must examine the situation.
It should not try for changes without sufficient votes in congress.
3
World War I Memorial in Washington Raises First Flag After Years of Wrangling
Jennifer Steinhauer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
As the United States withdraws from its longest war, a memorial that
recognizes one of its most complicated ones officially opens in Washington,
D.C., on Friday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VFdBvpjA5Zc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_LhOO6Q6p8
We don't remember on purpose.
4
How Democrats Who Lost in Deep-Red Places Might Have Helped Biden
Isabella Grullón Paz, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 4 hours ago
A study by a liberal group found a reverse coattails effect in 2020:
Down-ballot candidates may have helped elect President Biden, rather than
the other way around.
Organization always helps.
5
Democrats’ Supreme Court Expansion Plan Draws Resistance
Carl Hulse, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 8 hours ago
Lawmakers and activists say more justices are needed to rebalance the
court, but a top Democrat said any action would have to await the work of a
new presidential commission.
The present supreme court is a Republican victory.
The Republican party is unable to retreat from victories.
6
States Struggle With Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause as Federal Officials Reassure Public
Sheryl Gay Stolberg, Abby Goodnough and Mitch Smith, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
Dr. Anthony S. Fauci said he hoped for a decision “quite soon” on the
Johnson & Johnson vaccine, as local governments shifted to more complicated
two-dose vaccines for marginal populations.
The pause is only a problem if the paused want it to be a problem.
7
U.S. Imposes Stiff Sanctions on Russia, Blaming It for Major Hacking Operation
David E. Sanger and Andrew E. Kramer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 10 hours ago
After years of wrist slaps under President Donald J. Trump, the new
measures are intended to have a noticeable effect on the Russian economy.
Collective punishment:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Collective_punishment
8
What Can Taiwan Do To Protect Itself From China?
Ian Welsh, Ian Welsh - 11 hours ago
Article by Mark Pontin Lyle Goldstein, research professor and founding
director of the China Maritime Studies Institute at the U.S. Naval War
College, in a YouTube video, claims, in the words of commenter someofparts
‘One clear fact that emerges is that China will be taking Taiwan back. It’s
a question of when not if … […]
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/us/politics/biden-china-taiwan.html
Mark Pontin is chicken.
Taiwan ships to China in containers.
Nuclear bombs are smaller than containers.
Lithium hydride needs no refrigeration
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithium_hydride
Thermonuclear weapons are easy and light.
"The only way to win is not to play"
War Games
9
Biden Administration Says Russian Intelligence Obtained Trump Campaign Data
Mark Mazzetti and Michael S. Schmidt, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
A Treasury Department document shed more light on links between the
campaign and Russian spies.
The FBI is said to never close an unresolved file.
10
Florida Passes Public Disorder Bill
Michael Levenson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 12 hours ago
Critics call the measure racist and anti-democratic, and say it could
criminalize peaceful demonstrations.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riot_Act
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Massacre
11
Biden’s Approval Rating Rises, Helped by Vaccine Distribution Push
Giovanni Russonello, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
Americans don’t think the president deserves sole credit for the widespread
availability of Covid vaccines, but they like the job he’s doing getting
them distributed, a new poll found.to be
People want Covid-19 gone.
12
Trump Is Gone, but Land Disputes Along Border Continue Under Biden
Zolan Kanno-Youngs, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 13 hours ago
A Texas judge allowed the government this week to take possession of a
family’s land because the Biden administration has yet to end lawsuits
seeking property along the border.
Trump's wall will not be built.
Texas must cease and desist.
13
Alabama and North Dakota Advance Sports Rules Against Transgender Females
Dan Levin, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
Republican lawmakers in more than 30 states have introduced dozens of
measures this year, the highest number of anti-transgender bills ever filed
in a single year.
The girls are capable of protecting their games.
14
House and Senate Democrats Propose Bill to Expand the Supreme Court
Carl Hulse, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
The legislation would expand the Supreme Court from 9 members to 13, trying
to spur momentum for the first change in the makeup of the court in 150
years.
The Supreme Court is building enthusiasm for expansion.
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/15/opinion/supreme-court-religion-orders.html
15
How the G.O.P. Lost Its Clear Voice on Foreign Policy
Lisa Lerer, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 14 hours ago
After four years of Donald J. Trump’s America-first mantra, Republican
views on foreign intervention, long a signature part of the party’s brand,
have splintered.
The Republican coalition can't deal with error.
16
White House Warns Russia on Bounties, but Stops Short of Sanctions
Charlie Savage, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
The available evidence supporting a stunning C.I.A. assessment — which
President Donald J. Trump’s inaction on prompted bipartisan uproar —
remains less than definitive proof.
Biden has acted properly.
A Rusian bounty is not an American crime.
17
Republicans Question Spy Agencies’ Work on Domestic Extremism
Julian E. Barnes, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 15 hours ago
Agency officials say they are analyzing information, not collecting
intelligence on Americans.
This is an inversion of the situation of other days.
"Man bites dog"
18
Mike Pence Undergoes Surgery for Pacemaker Implant
Glenn Thrush, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 17 hours ago
Mr. Pence, 61, has a condition known as a left bundle branch block, an
abnormality in the electrical impulses of his heart that can cause a
dangerously low heartbeat.
Mike Pence did remind one of the walking dead.
19
Biden Takes On Sagging Safety Net With Plan to Fix Long-Term Care
Eduardo Porter, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 22 hours ago
The proposal to spend $400 billion over eight years faces political
challenges and a funding system not designed for the burden it has come to
bear.
Trump was fixing the over population problem.
20
Senate Acts on Bill to Fight Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans
Catie Edmondson, NYT > U.S. > Politics - 23 hours ago
Democrats’ push to quickly pass the legislation comes amid a sharp increase
in reports of attacks targeting Asian-Americans.
Crime against a class does not cease to be a crime.
||
No comments:
Post a Comment