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Who is Pete Hegseth, the pro-Israel Fox News host picked to head Pentagon?
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 9 Comments • 1 Like • one month ago
“Trump nominates Hegseth, pro-Israel and Iran hawk, as the next defence secretary”
This is interesting because it's Al Jazeera. The Qatari news agency is pretty much an Arab mouthpiece, along the lines of Fox for MAGA. About as reliable. This makes me think they're scrambling to find a line palatable to Trump.
Sorry, World
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 26 Comments • 8 Likes • one month ago
“Introducing the least diplomatic diplomat ever.”
There are two reasons for picking nominees: competence and fealty. Does anyone seriously believe that Trumps nominees have been chosen for their expertise? You can almost hear the Donald screaming "IN YOUR FACE!!!"
Kari Lake Outraged That Republicans Are Suddenly Accepting Election Results
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 12 Comments • 6 Likes • one month ago
“"I no longer recognize my Republican Party," the two-time loser said.”
This woman is such a ditz - such a flagrant ditz - that she managed to lose in the midst of a Republican avalanche. Republicans should be celebrating. They have the Senate, without Kari Lake. Double win!
Trump demands Senate bypass votes to confirm appointees
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 42 Comments • 5 Likes • one month ago
“Under the US Constitution, the Senate must vote to approve nominations made by the president for senior executive positions, such as cabinet posts...”
This news was on Al Jazeera this morning. Since I NEVER accept Al Jazeera as a single source, I went looking for a more reliable one. Le Monde is a very good, very reliable source.
Democracy in Action
By: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 120 Comments • 3 Likes • one month ago
“Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise....”
I've read many post-mortems since the election, including those here on NT's Front Page. Here are two others that are worth reading: Maureen Dowd, venomous as always: Democrats and the Case of Mistaken Identity Politics Amanda Taub's imagery is clever: America’s Wobbly Democracy But......
The Long Haul
Via: Bob Nelson • News & Politics • 13 Comments • 2 Likes • 10 months ago
“Retracting my recession call and more; this will take a while.”
A few days ago, I seeded a Krugman piece because - for once - I didn't agree with him. Of course, no one Commented on the substance of Krugman's piece, because NT members almost never actually read before Commenting. (It's really pretty easy to identify the few who do actually do read the...
