Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Fairness
Read this article.
The Atlantic: Conservatives Have a Different Definition of ‘Fair’ - And liberals ignore it at their peril. by Dan Meegan
The Atlantic: Conservatives Have a Different Definition of ‘Fair’ - And liberals ignore it at their peril. by Dan Meegan
Whiteness
Salon: Writer Jonathan Metzl on the moment neo-Nazis invaded his discussion of "whiteness" - Writer whose event was invaded by racists: It's time for conservatives to decide what side of history they're on by Chauncey DeVega
Jonathan Metzl is a professor of psychiatry and sociology at Vanderbilt University and the author of the new book "Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment Is Killing America’s Heartland."
Last Saturday, his presentation for the 2019 National Antiracist Book Festival at the Politics and Prose bookstore in Washington was disrupted by a group of about 10 white nationalists.
Joe's Out Front
CNN: CNN Poll: Biden solidifies front-runner status with post-announcement bump By Jennifer Agiesta
...39% of voters who are Democrats or Democratic-leaning independents saying he (Biden) is their top choice for the nomination, up from 28% who said the same in March.
...nearest competitor, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont -- who holds 15% support in the poll -- and roughly 30 points ahead of the next strongest candidate, Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren (8%).
Unconscionable Liar
NY Times: Trump’s Anti-Abortion Incitement - The president’s lies about infanticide could inspire violence. By Michelle Goldberg
As his raucous crowd booed and screamed, Trump described a hideous scenario that he insists Democrats approve of. “The baby is born,” said Trump. “The mother meets with the doctor, they take care of the baby, they wrap the baby beautifully” — at this, he seemed to mime rocking an infant — “and then the doctor and the mother determine whether or not they will execute the baby.” He made a chopping motion with his hand.
What Are You Hiding Trump
NY Times: Trump Sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One to Block Compliance With Subpoenas By Maggie Haberman, William K. Rashbaum and David Enrich
President Trump, his three eldest children and his private company filed a federal lawsuit on Monday against Deutsche Bank and Capital One, in a bid to prevent the banks from responding to congressional subpoenas.
The Market On Tuesday
Good morning. At 9:00 a.m. ET DOW futures are +49 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open moderately higher.
CNN: GE burns through $1.2 billion but Wall Street is happy it wasn't worse By Matt Egan
CNN: GE burns through $1.2 billion but Wall Street is happy it wasn't worse By Matt Egan
Monday, April 29, 2019
G.O.T. Season 8, Episode 3
If you're a Game Of Thrones fan like me, you know that last night delivered a stress inducing, coma inducing episode.
NPR: 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt' by Glen Weldon
NPR: 'Game Of Thrones' Season 8, Episode 3: 'At Least We're Already In A Crypt' by Glen Weldon
Have An Excellent Monday
work by Jim Sande - my latest - 2 feet by 2 feet, it's all hand painted including the background patterns.
Biden, Democrats, And The Election
NY Times: The Fickle Over the Faithful - Loyal supporters of the Democratic Party deserve answers. By Charles M. Blow
According to a Morning Consulting/Politico poll released last week, Biden is not only leading the rest of the Democratic field, but he also has an edge over Trump at this point. The poll found: “Biden leading the president by eight percentage points in a hypothetical matchup, 42 percent to 34 percent. Biden has a significant edge over Trump among women (17 points), millennials (22 points) and independents (10 points).”
Barr
NY Times: Barr Threatens Not to Testify Before House, but Democrats May Subpoena Him By Sheryl Gay Stolberg
The powerful chairman of the House Judiciary Committee threatened on Sunday to subpoena Attorney General William P. Barr if Mr. Barr refuses to testify this week, a move that could lead to a major escalation of the long-running feud between the White House and congressional Democrats over testimony and access to documents.
The Market On Monday
Good morning. At 9:05 a.m. ET DOW futures are +8 and the price of oil per barrel is down. The market is poised to open in the flat area.
CNN: Anadarko enters merger talks with Occidental, putting Chevron deal in jeopardy by Matt Egan,
CNN: Anadarko enters merger talks with Occidental, putting Chevron deal in jeopardy by Matt Egan,
Friday, April 26, 2019
Contempt
NY Times: Donald Trump Shows a New Level of Contempt for Congress - Many presidents have resisted congressional demands for testimony and documents. But not quite like Mr. Trump. By The Editorial Board
Presidents clash with Congress, at times fiercely. The founders wanted it that way. But in declaring war on congressional oversight, Mr. Trump is not looking to maintain a balance of powers. He is looking to blow up the scales.
Obstruction
New York Review Of Books: Mueller Prosecutors: Trump Did Obstruct Justice by Murray Waas
Aquatic Weed Harvester - Watch This
A machine that cleans trash out of waterways.
The Aquatic Weed Harvester can gather weeds and excessive amounts of trash in waterways of all sizes.
The Aquatic Weed Harvester can gather weeds and excessive amounts of trash in waterways of all sizes.
Krugman's Latest
NY Times: Armpits, White Ghettos and Contempt - Who really despises the American heartland? By Paul Krugman
“If you live in the Midwest, where else do you want to live besides Chicago? You don’t want to live in Cincinnati or Cleveland or, you know, these armpits of America.” So declared Stephen Moore, the man Donald Trump wants to install on the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors, during a 2014 event held at a think tank called, yes, the Heartland Institute.
The Market On Friday
Good morning. At 9:05 a.m. ET DOW futures are -9 and the price of oil per barrel is down. The market is poised to open slightly lower.
CNN: US economic update; Amazon delivers; Uber IPO details By Charles Riley
CNN: US economic update; Amazon delivers; Uber IPO details By Charles Riley
Thursday, April 25, 2019
Read This!
Read this. Please read this.
NY Review Of Books: An Indictment in All But Name by David Cole - Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election by Robert S. Mueller III
NY Review Of Books: An Indictment in All But Name by David Cole - Report on the Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election by Robert S. Mueller III
FOX! Whoa! On The Side Of Democracy!
FOX News: Judge Andrew Napolitano: Did President Trump obstruct justice? By Judge Andrew P. Napolitano
The president's job is to enforce federal law. If he had ordered its violation to save innocent life or preserve human freedom, he would have a moral defense. But ordering obstruction to save himself from the consequences of his own behavior is unlawful, defenseless and condemnable.
Rainforest
Guardian UK: ‘Death by a thousand cuts’: vast expanse of rainforest lost in 2018
Millions of hectares of pristine tropical rainforest were destroyed in 2018, according to satellite analysis, with beef, chocolate and palm oil among the main causes.
Join The Crowd
NY Times: Biden Joins the Really Big Crowd - He’s nice, he’s experienced and he’s younger than Ringo. By Gail Collins
Joe Biden’s leap into the race will make, by The Times’s count, 20 people officially in the running, with more still milling around the sidelines, sniffing the air.
Joe's In
NY Times: Joe Biden Announces 2020 Run for President By Alexander Burns
Former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. announced Thursday that he would seek the Democratic nomination to challenge President Trump in 2020, marshaling his experience and global stature in a bid to lead a party increasingly defined by a younger generation that might be skeptical of his age and ideological moderation.
The Market On Thursday
Good morning. At 9:10 a.m. ET DOW futures are -96 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open significantly lower.
CNN: Amazon earnings; Tesla's ugly quarter; Facebook fine By Charles Riley
CNN: Amazon earnings; Tesla's ugly quarter; Facebook fine By Charles Riley
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Super
Get Pocket: The Definitive Superfood Ranking - It seems like everything in the grocery store is labeled "super." We dove into which foods are actually proven, by science, to be good for you and which ones are all hype.
1. Blueberries
“It almost sounds ridiculous to list the research-backed benefits you can get from blueberries,” Talbott says, pointing to their ability to lower your risk for heart disease, reduce joint and muscle pains, and curtail oxidative stress..."
Impeach
NY Times: Is Obstruction an Impeachable Offense? History Says Yes By Adam Liptak
The articles of impeachment in both cases (Nixon and Clinton)identified one sort of presidential conduct that the Constitution cannot tolerate: the corrupt use of power to frustrate lawful investigations.
Dictator
NY Times: Democrats Ask and Trump Says No, Signaling a Bitter Fight Ahead By Peter Baker, Annie Karni and Alan Rappeport
President Trump’s administration foreshadowed weeks, if not months, of trench warfare with Congress on Tuesday as it defied demands for documents and testimony on multiple fronts in an effort to thwart expanding investigations mounted by House Democrats.
The Market On Thursday
Good morning. At 9:10 a.m. ET DOW futures are +20 and the price of oil per barrel is down. The market is poised to open modestly higher. Look at this report, Ford invests money in an electric pickup truck maker. I mean that's good but it could have been done many years ago.
CNN: Ford invests $500 million in electric pickup truck maker Rivian By Chris Isidore
CNN: Ford invests $500 million in electric pickup truck maker Rivian By Chris Isidore
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Bill Maher - Mayor Pete Buttigieg
This is from March 29th. Buttigieg is impressive as all hell and then some.
Pushback
NY Times: The Surprising Place Mueller Found Resistance to Trump - The strongest pushback against the president came from his own branch of government. By Daniel Hemel and Eric Posner - Mr. Hemel and Mr. Posner are professors at the University of Chicago Law School.
Can the president evade these limitations by filling key posts with cronies? Not really. Filling posts with individuals whose only qualification is their loyalty produces less pushback but more bumbling. So far, Mr. Trump has oscillated between reliance on competent aides who have resisted his instructions and on yes men who have fumbled his orders.
Impeach Him
NY Times: The President in Plain Sight Is Bad Enough - Now what should the Democrats do about it? By Gail Collins and Bret Stephens
Gail Collins: Bret, I am actually taking a conservative approach, which is that we can wait to reject this appalling worst-president-ever in the next election.
Impeachment would drive the whole country even further apart. The Republicans in the Senate would never go for it anyway. And by the time we staggered to the inevitable stalemate, it’d be well into 2020 anyway. Let’s just vote the sucker out.
The Market On Tuesday
Good morning. At 9:00 a.m. ET DOW futures are +41 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open moderately higher. Notice that the price of oil has just passed the $65 per barrel range. Oil generally remains in a $5 range meaning that $65 to $70 is the likely but not absolutely definite range that it may float in next. It may also very well drop below $65. Long story short, gas prices are rising.
CNN: Oil and sanctions; Tesla's robo-taxis; IPO brew By Charles Riley
CNN: Oil and sanctions; Tesla's robo-taxis; IPO brew By Charles Riley
Monday, April 22, 2019
Sounds Good To Me
NY Times: There’s a Bigger Prize Than Impeachment - Keeping Trump in office will destroy the Republican Party. By Joe Lockhart - Mr. Lockhart served as White House press secretary from 1998 to 2000.
Trumpism equals Republicanism as long as Donald Trump is at the top of the ticket. And a real shift to progressivism in America will be delivered by a devastating rebuke of the president and his party, a rebuke that will return control of the Senate and state houses across the nation. Politics is always a gamble — and this is the best bet we’ve had in a long time.
Election Tampering
Guardian UK: America's new voting machines bring new fears of election tampering by Jordan Wilie
In 2020, many jurisdictions will offer voters a paper trail. But the systems involved are far from foolproof
Bernie
Guardian UK: Sanders dares Democrats to stop him – but is he the man to beat Trump? by Lauren Gambino
Sanders was beaten in the primary but the senator and his allies clamored for and won changes to party rules they said were “rigged”. Now, the party’s role in choosing its nominee has been limited and a Sanders nomination is a very real possibility. At the top of early polls, the increasingly confident senator from Vermont is daring the “political establishment” to stop him.
Binational Communities On The Border
NY Times: The Tricky Realities of Trump and the Border - The Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies, and rhetoric, are straining the daily cross-border existence of those in Cali-Baja. By Jean Guerrero, Ms. Guerrero is an investigative reporter for KPBS and NPR News.
What’s often missing from our national immigration narrative is the centrality of complex binational communities like Cali-Baja, home to the country’s busiest port of entry and the San Diego-Tijuana metropolitan area. Every day here, about 145,000 people make the commute between the two sprawling cities and their outskirts.
Impeach
NY Times: Impeach Donald Trump? Obstruction of justice is a crime. The decision is clear. By Charles M. Blow
The Mueller report has been released, with redactions of course, and it is a damning document. Not only does it detail Russian efforts to attack our election to help the Trump campaign and the Trump campaign’s eager acceptance of that help, it paints a picture of Donald Trump as an unethical man with no regard for the rule of law.
The Market On Monday
Good morning. At 9:05 a.m. ET DOW futures are -100 and the price of oil per barrel is up. the market is poised to open significantly lower.
CNN: Huawei sales; Iran sanctions; Tesla trouble By Charles Riley
CNN: Huawei sales; Iran sanctions; Tesla trouble By Charles Riley
Friday, April 19, 2019
37%
Trump is gravitating to his natural approval rating which is GW Bush territory - 25% to 30%. That's still far more than he deserves.
MSN: Trump approval drops 3 points to 2019 low after release of Mueller report: Reuters/Ipsos poll By Chris Kahn
MSN: Trump approval drops 3 points to 2019 low after release of Mueller report: Reuters/Ipsos poll By Chris Kahn
According to the poll, 37 percent of adults in the United States approved of Trump’s performance in office, down from 40 percent in a similar poll conducted on April 15 and matching the lowest level of the year.
Sarah Sanders - Lying Disgrace
Guardian UK: Mueller report: press secretary Sarah Sanders admitted to lying to reporters - Sanders said her claim that countless members of the FBI opposed former director James Comey was ‘not founded on anything’
After Trump fired James Comey, the White House spokeswoman Sarah Sanders repeatedly claimed in live press briefings that the rank and file of the FBI had lost confidence in the FBI director, and that “we’ve heard from countless members of the FBI” who did not support him.
Those statements had no basis in fact, Sanders later admitted in interviews with special counsel Robert Mueller’s office.
The Full Report Please
NY Times: House Democrats Subpoena Full Mueller Report, and the Underlying Evidence By Nicholas Fandos
The chairman of the House Judiciary Committee formally issued a subpoena on Friday demanding that the Justice Department hand over to Congress an unredacted version of Robert S. Mueller III’s report and all of the evidence underlying it by May 1.
Culture Of Dishonesty
NY Times: A Portrait of the White House and Its Culture of Dishonesty By Peter Baker and Maggie Haberman
Mr. Trump slumped in his chair. “Oh, my God,” he said. “This is terrible. This is the end of my presidency. I’m fucked.”
It has not been the end of his presidency, but it has come to consume it. Although the resulting two-year investigation ended without charges against Mr. Trump, Mr. Mueller’s report painted a damning portrait of a White House dominated by a president desperate to thwart the inquiry only to be restrained by aides equally desperate to thwart his orders.
The Market On Friday
Good morning. At 9:15 a.m. ET DOW futures are +127 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open significantly higher.
CNN: The new Silicon Valley IPOs are flashy and slick. But will they deliver for investors over the long term? By Paul R. La Monica
CNN: The new Silicon Valley IPOs are flashy and slick. But will they deliver for investors over the long term? By Paul R. La Monica
Thursday, April 18, 2019
A Pattern Of Deceit And Dysfunction
NY Times: Mr. Mueller’s Indictment - The special counsel’s report reveals a pattern of deceit and dysfunction. What comes next is up to Congress. By The Editorial Board
So much for “complete and total exoneration.”
To the contrary, it turns out that Robert Mueller and his team of prosecutors and investigators found “substantial evidence” that President Trump broke federal law on numerous occasions by attempting to shut down or interfere with the nearly-two-year Russia investigation.
Mississippi
A bus stops and two Italian men get on. They sit down and engage in an animated conversation.
The lady sitting next to them ignores them at first, but her attention is galvanized when she hears one of them say the following:
'Emma come first. Den I come. Den two asses come together. I come once-a-more! Two asses, they come together again. I come again and pee twice. Then I come one lasta time.'
The lady can't take this any more, 'You foul-mouthed sex obsessed pig' she retorted indignantly,'In this country. we don't speak aloud in public places about our sex lives'.
'Hey, coola down lady' said the man. 'Who talkin' abouta sex? I'm a justa tellin' my frienda how to spell 'Mississippi'
The 'Invisible' Primary
NY Times: What’s Really Going On in the Democratic Primary? Bundlers and endorsers are out. Ears and eyeballs are in. By Jason Zengerle - Mr. Zengerle is a contributing writer for The New York Times Magazine and a correspondent for GQ.
Recent Democratic primary battles were all about the invisible primary, the yearlong period before the Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary — when presidential candidates hired key staff members, seduced major donors and lined up crucial endorsements.
The Market On Thursday
Good morning. At 9:15 a.m. ET DOW futures are +52 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open moderately higher.
CNN: Pinterest IPO; Unilever's healthy boost; Qualcomm soars By Ivana Kottasová
CNN: Pinterest IPO; Unilever's healthy boost; Qualcomm soars By Ivana Kottasová
Wednesday, April 17, 2019
The 40% President
NY Times: A President of the People or a President of His People? By Peter Baker
The old-fashioned idea that a president, once reaching office, should at least pretend to be the leader of all the people these days seems so, well, old-fashioned. Mr. Trump does not bother with the pretense. He is speaking to his people, not the people. He has become, or so it often seems, the president of the United Base of America.
Empathy
NPR: The End Of Empathy by Hanna Rosin
...a critical shift in American culture — one that a handful of researchers have been tracking, with some alarm, for the past decade or so. Americans these days seem to be losing their appetite for empathy, especially the walk-a-mile-in-someone's-shoes Easter Sunday morning kind.
Yemen
Guardian UK: Dismay as Trump vetoes bill to end US support for war in Yemen - Politicians decry Trump’s decision to continue US involvement in it as a cynical move and missed opportunity for humanitarian help
Senator Bernie Sanders, who sponsored the bill in the Senate, said: “I am disappointed, but not surprised, that Trump has rejected the bipartisan resolution to end US involvement in the horrific war in Yemen. The people of Yemen desperately need humanitarian help, not more bombs.”
The Forest
NY Times: Notre-Dame Attic Was Known as ‘the Forest.’ And It Burned Like One. By Aurelien Breeden, Elian Peltier, Liz Alderman and Richard Pérez-Peña
Some of those elements, like firewalls or a sprinkler system, were absent by choice — so as not to alter the landmark’s design or to introduce electrical wiring deemed a greater risk amid the timbers that supported Notre-Dame’s ornate lead roof.
The Market On Wednesday
Good morning. At 9:20 a.m. ET DOW futures are +49 and the price of oil per barrel is up. The market is poised to open moderately higher.
CNN: China GDP surprise; PepsiCo reports; EU strikes back By Ivana Kottasová
CNN: China GDP surprise; PepsiCo reports; EU strikes back By Ivana Kottasová
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
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