I guess he still thinks he can out-Trump Trump: What in the hell is this outfit, by the way? Is he trying to channel Glenn Youngkin in his clothes and Trump in his blood thirsty language? And why does he have his name plastered all over his shirts, vests and jackets? His wife does too. Are they afraid people won’t recognize them? If this is the re-tool it’s hard to see that it will work. Nobody does “blood-thirsty sociopath” like Donald Trump. The cult loves this stuff but they want it delivered with the glamour of the billionaire TV Star not some short guy in a vest with his name on it.
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This should be standard in any Trump indictment. He constantly obtructs justice: Lawyers who practice frequently in Washington, D.C., including MSNBC contributor Glenn Kirschner, say that most of the conditions of release imposed on Trump by the magistrate judge were standard, including the requirement that he not commit a crime while free. However, they say that Judge Moxila Upadhyaya did issue a warning to Trump that is not commonly given to defendants at arraignments: “Finally, sir, I want to remind you that it is a crime to try to influence a juror, or to threaten or attempt to bribe a witness or any other person who may have information about your case, or to retaliate against anyone for providing information about your case to the prosecution, or to otherwise obstruct the administration of justice.” Andrew Weissman had a similar impression: [T]he standard condition that a judge usually emphasizes to a defendant is that they have to show up at each court appearance. That is the most important thing.
In some deep aquifers, cells have a chemical trick that could sustain whole underground ecosystems.
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I am unwilling to forgive Mike Pence for his four years of servility to a sociopath and his dereliction in failing to tell the public that Trump was planning a coup as he was doing it. But I guess we do have to acknowledge that he seems to have finally realized that there is no constituency for him anywhere and that he might as well be instrumental in ensuring that Trump doesn’t have the chance to do it again. Josh Marshall writes: Trump’s coup indictment and his own conspicuous role in the indictment narrative and chain of evidence seem finally to have convinced Pence that this is a divide he simply cannot straddle. You’re either on Team Coup or you’re not. Some quotes from the 48 hours after the indictment was handed down. Pence: “The American people deserve to know that President Trump and his advisors . . . asked me . . . essentially to overturn the election. And to keep faith with the oath that I made to the American people and to Almighty God, I rejected that out of hand. And I did my duty that day.” Pence: “Let’s be clear on this point. It wasn’t that they asked for a pause.
Semafor reported on a new ad campaign to promote support for Ukraine among Republicans. It’s needed: A poll by CNN released on Friday found support for more Ukraine funding hitting new lows, with 55% of respondents opposed to new aid. 71% of Republicans say the U.S. has done enough to assist Ukraine already, underscoring the challenge the group faces. I can’t tell you how mind-boggling this is considering the Republican Party I’ve grown up with. It’s very strange. The only thing that makes sense is that Russia is white, Christian and authoritarian so they consider it an ally. Fighter jets, truck drivers, American flags, a narrator with a twang, and a country-rock soundtrack: That’s how a new group lobbying Congress to pass more aid for Ukraine plans to woo their constituents. The spot for the organization, Freedom at Home and Abroad, will air on NBC’s “Meet the Press” and “Fox News Sunday” this weekend, according to executive director Michael Franklin, who said the organization is spending $400,000 on media in August. Details of the campaign were shared ahead of time with Semafor.
In focusing on Scott Morrison’s shocking record in government, and/or on his pathetic and self-pitying response to Commissioner Holmes’ Robodebt report, we must not lose sight of the fact that Morrison is symptomatic of a great deal of what is so terribly wrong in contemporary Australian politics. He is not the cause of what is Continue reading »
Ten years ago, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority wrote in a submission to the federal government that 1.2°C was a key threshold for the Reef. Beyond that, there would be a rapid deterioration in the extent of hard coral cover. The terrible reality is that we are already at 1.1°C of global warming Continue reading »
Pearls and Irritations is unmistakably the work of John Menadue, one of postwar Australia’s most distinguished, humane and indefatigable servants of the public good. I urge you to consider offering it your support. Almost every morning the first website I turn to is Pearls and Irritations. There are several reasons why. Although the balance of Continue reading »
Campaigners for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament believe the referendum may be just 75 days away, and have urged supporters to step up, and be “loud and proud” in championing a yes vote. Many universities and health organisations are doing just that. This week the Australian National University hosted a panel Continue reading »
The RBA holds interest rates; Pollsters stunned to learn that most Aboriginal Australians support the Voice; and Surely Albanese isn’t crazy enough to call a double-dissolution. Read on for the Weekly Roundup of links to articles, reports, podcasts and other media on current political and economic issues in public policy. Economics The RBA holds interest Continue reading »
The Australian Universities Accord Interim Report shows an echidna on its cover, in keeping, Education Minister Jason Clare acknowledges, with the spikey issues he is attempting to address in the education system. His goal is to reduce inequality in Australian society while improving the quality of education across the system. Clare gets the point that Continue reading »
An important one-hour video interview with Ambassador Chas Freeman about the power of the Israeli lobby in the US and the danger of the US policy towards China leading to a nuclear war. Jul 29, 2023 Kim Iversen, independent media channel Charles “Chas” W. Freeman Jr. is an American retired diplomat and writer. He served Continue reading »
Richard Dawkins’ hypothesis buries a crucial part of life’s story.
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A recent book details how the top 10 percent stole $47 trillion via intellectual warfare.
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A recent book details how the top 10 percent stole $47 trillion via intellectual warfare.
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Plain Boiled Rice Preparation time: 5 minutesCooking time: 14-20 minutesTo serve: 4 You will needboiling salted water8 oz. long grain rice Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and shower in the rice. Boil gently in an uncovered pan until tender, this will vary from 14-20 minutes according to the rice. Test […]
It is with a heavy heart that I declare my intention to keep our dinner plans for tonight. I understand that this news may come as a shock, given our beautiful and long-standing tradition of taking turns canceling on each other. I can already picture the sadness on your face as you digest this news, knowing you can’t go home right after work, take off your pants, collapse on your bed, and scroll TikTok until you pass out.
I assume at this point you’ve ranted to your co-workers about the Herculean task ahead of you, known as “going to dinner with the nice person you met at your best friend’s party last year who works in your field.” I understand your frustrations that I am denying you the sweet rush of endorphins from a cancellation text. You still fondly remember that one time you were going to text me to reschedule, but before you could, I texted you first. You were let go from feeling guilty because the burden of the cancellation was on me, and that feeling is better than any drug on earth. I now play the role of the dealer cutting off your supply because I wish for this vicious cycle to end—once and for all.
The humanity He actually prefers “your majesty.”
It has already been called “the most successful counter-narcotics effort in human history.” Armed with little more than sticks, teams of counter-narcotics brigades travel the country, doing something the US military never could, cutting down Afghanistan’s poppy fields.
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Award-winning actor Brian Cox has enjoyed a storied career on both stage and screen, most recently winning plaudits for his role as the billionaire right-wing media mogul Logan Roy in HBO’s Succession. But, speaking at a London rally organised by Equity, the entertainment union, in solidarity with striking actors in the US, he made clear […]
Um, that’s a lot You remember these two? (The Tennessean): Four months after an expulsion vote thrust the pair into the national spotlight, Democratic state Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson formally won reelection Thursday to their seats in the Tennessee General Assembly. Republicans voted to oust Jones and Pearson from the legislature in April after they interrupted House proceedings with a gun-control protest. But the two were quickly reappointed to the seats until this summer’s special elections. In Nashville, Jones defeated Republican opponent Laura Nelson with nearly 80% of the vote for the House District 52 seat. In Memphis, Pearson defeated Republican Jeff Johnston with more than 90% of the vote for the House District 86 seat. I had to read those margins again. Had a good laugh, too. “Today is a landslide victory by the people, for the people, and in community with the people,” Jones said in a statement to The Tennessean. “Republicans tried to expel our democracy and then tried to buy it, but the voters of District 52 sent a message to extremist Republicans: we will not be silenced.” Guess not.
Sinead O'Connor's passing has seen tabloid tributes about her talent and fearlessness – ignoring how the singer was demonised by the same newspapers when she was alive