Every Day

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

China Moon Mission Brings Lunar Rocks to Earth, and New Competition to Space

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“The Chang'e-5 mission's success highlights the progress of China's space program, and growing rivalry with the United States”

A technological exploit. I'm not so sure about the value of the rocks. As far as I remember, the rocks brought back by Apollo missions never yielded much information.

Hill leaders close in on Covid stimulus deal

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“Negotiators have left out the two most contentious items of the possible agreement”

We've known for months that this would be needed. What kind of "leadership" always leaves important stuff to the last second? Our "leadership", I guess....

Michigan congressman quits GOP over Trump's election fights

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“"I've had enough," said Rep. Paul Mitchell, who is becoming an independent in the final weeks of his legislative career”

An honest man... ... an honest Republican... Of course he's retiring.

In Case You Missed It, December 16th, 2020

By: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  9 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Short takes ...of whatever ...from wherever...”

Humans have dogs, fish have shrimp 2020 in 20 charts So tell us... what's up Skip? The US-UK trade talks Joe Biden inherits Trump administration has executed more Americans than all states combined DeVos Urges Education Department Employees To ‘Be The Resistance’ Four-Month-Old Ravens...

Smartmatic Goes After Fox News, Newsmax, OAN Over Election Claims

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Smartmatic has sent legal letters to Fox News, as well as its ultra-right cousins Newsmax and One America News Network, demanding they retract...”

This could be fun! 

When Did Republicans Start Hating Facts?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  13 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  6 years ago

“A straight line runs from Reagan to the Trump dead-enders”

Krugman writes good prose. His texts are limpid.  His facts are neat and precise. His reasoning is unbreakable. That's probably why nobody ever seriously challenges him. 

Trade With China Roars Back As Americans Are Stuck At Home

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  10 Comments  •  1 Like  •  6 years ago

“Reducing trade with China was supposed to happen in 2020. But demand for Chinese goods has soared amid pandemic lockdowns.”

"Trade wars are good... and easy to win!" 

Why police officers are rarely prosecuted

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  4 Comments  •  6 years ago

“In the US, police are prosecuted in less than 1 percent of fatal shootings. Here's why.”

This is not a simple subject. Our police need to be able to do their jobs without worrying about prosecution if they screw up. But... if excessive violence is not just a screw-up... If it is systemic... then we need to correct it.

Ivanka Trump Has Been Grifting Her Way Through Her Father's Presidency. But It's Hunter Biden We Want to Investigate?

Via: Bob Nelson  •  The Beacon  •  25 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  6 years ago

“The Trump administration continues to pursue the son of president-elect Joe Biden”

Fixated on Hunter, while ignoring Ivanka. Is it dire cynicism... or idiotic obliviousness? I cannot decide.