DNC protest plans continue with Kamala Harris as presumptive nominee

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“The blame falls on the Democratic Party leadership as a whole, which Joe Biden and Kamala Harris represent as individuals, but ultimately they...”

Bring your own keffiyeh.  US flags and matches will be available at the concession stand.

Trump splits with GOP lawmakers on national security, raising alarm

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“National security-minded Republican lawmakers are alarmed by what they see as a growing split between themselves and former President Trump on key...”

How long have we heard that the Republican Party must change.  Democrats have won elections on Republican refusal to change.  Republicans have even recognized the need for change. Welcome to the new Republican Party.  The change is not superficial.  And there's no going back now.  

Biden calls Speaker Johnson 'dead on arrival' in bizarre exchange | Fox News

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“House Speaker Mike Johnson was called "dead on arrival" by President Biden on Monday, who was indignant that Johnson condemned his proposed radical...”

Not dead but forgotten?

How Kamala Harris' Black and Indian Heritage Shaped Her World : Code Switch

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“so what is surprising is that people are willing to grapple with the fact that she is not, "just Black."”

Another from the 2020 archive.  The November election results ushered in a bacchanal celebration of identity.  Kamala Harris is not "just Black".  Harris is Black, Asian, South Asian, Indian, immigrant, and a woman.  And, like a chameleon, Harris can change identity to fit the occasion.  Kamala...

PolitiFact | Looking at claims Kamala Harris is the descendant of a slave owner

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“Since presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden named Sen. Kamala Harris as his running mate, attacks on her”

Sure is a lot of hand waving to say "yeah, but ..."  Naturally those who fact check the fact checkers will point out that the Politifact check is from August, 2020.  Have the facts about Kamala Harris' identity been changed by her political situation?

The West's last gasp of global dominance

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“As US hegemony fades away, Biden and his allies are focusing on a deeply flawed 'democracies versus autocracies' narrative”

The article seems more pertinent today than it did last March.  The reporting (or opinion, if you prefer) presents an oft overlooked evaluation that current western dominance is being maintained through hypocritical 'us vs them' democracy.  Nevertheless the analysis is a clear-eyed description of...

Scientists May Have Discovered the Cause of Autism

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“A new study has uncovered a link between autism risk and umbilical cord fatty acids.”

While a correlation doesn't necessarily describe causation, at least this is a clue where to look.  The pop-science reporting encouraged me to test the capabilities of Meta AI to provide more detailed information.  (I have missed having access to a technical library.  Yes, I'm a happy camper....

Democrats question Kamala Harris's appeal in key battleground states

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“Democrats hold palpable concerns about whether Vice President Harris can appeal to voters in key battleground states, even as they have united...”

How can Kamala Harris talk about the future without mentioning illegal immigration?  Democrats have essentially moved the key northern states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania to the southern border.  Illegal immigration has become a dominant issue in Democrats' blue wall.  Democrats'...

Democrats hope bad polls were a Biden problem, not a policy problem

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“With Harris as nominee, Democrats will discover how much of their malaise was caused by the president’s age and fitness for office.”

Sure takes a lot of words to explain that Democrats motivation for kicking Joe Biden to the curb was to avoid talking about Democrats' record.  Democrats can't win on issues and policy.  So, Democrats now have a rock-star candidate (they hope) that entertains without making commitments.   Face...

The Power of AI

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Here's a news story created by as an example of what is possible now.  (The image is a Meta AI generation, too.) BREAKING: Mysterious Phenomenon Engulfs Sky in Flames Date: July 29, 2024 In a bizarre and alarming turn of events, the sky above major cities worldwide has erupted into a fiery...