Bill, Andrew and Jim, Thanks for the reporting. We'll written pieces all. I mean what is it going to take for people to wake up from this ten year hiatus they've been on? He'll, even MTG can see it plain as day. Trump and his administration are taking no back seat to the evil empires of the past. Genesis Khan would be impressed. Let's see, forty billion for Argentina and in America, little Susie and Johnny don't eat today, Aunt Martha doesn't get her life saving meds and well paid masked thugs assault innocent people on our city streets. MAGA is now make America grotesque again.
I am realizing that the vacation of the House leaves us with no functional Congress. The House is where impeachment starts but if Johnson never calls them back, T runs everything at his whim.
I have seen the argument (from Paul Krugman) that the bailout of Argentina is an attempt to help some hedge fund billionaires. Apparently there are a group of hedge funds that invested heavily in Argentina and their investments are about to be worthless. If the US can prop up the currency, even temporarily, it gives them more time to get their money out and they will take much smaller losses. Trump is doing it because he likes Milei, but Krugman argues that this is why Bessent is so onboard with the bailout - it will help his buddies.
I'd be interested in seeing more reporting on this angle to see if there is fire hidden behind the smoke.
What agent krasnov doesn't realize is that the very policy that he is trying to protect is doomed to failure. There has never been a situation where throwing good money after bad worked out well.
True, sometimes bailouts work as in Obama's bailouts of the automotive industry, but in that case the good money wasn't being thrown after bad, it was an investment in something that was being managed well but had run afoul of circumstances.
The same can't be said about Argentina and Milieu's austerity campaign. Time after time austerity has been shown to be counterproductive. During Bush's recession, those countries that indulged in austerity suffered greatly and took a long time to emerge from the problems while those who didn't go full speed into austerity came out much more quickly.
There is a rhyme or reason to it. If you’re his friend and you can do something for him then he gives you a break. Otherwise you get the tariff. It’s an organized crime tactic. Stop treating this guy like he’s a regular politician with an ideology. He’s a criminal And organized crime player.
Oh Bill, I hope you wrote a letter to the editor. Unlike most, yours would get published! And thank you for setting the record straight on poor old Burke. But I refuse to put Reagan on that list. He was no Whig.
Bill, frankly I have nothing to add or comment upon. You are spot on. I have the same thoughts & feelings but thank goodness you have the words. Thanks for the clarity as well. Much appreciated.
The No Kings March was a success on many levels, but I don't view it as moving the needle from "destructive" to even "moderately destructive" of our democracy and the institutions built to protect it. By that I mean, anyone who harbored the thought that the march might cause a pause in the barrage of attacks on our form of government by the man who would be King, Vought, Miller, Vance, Bannon and Co. - anyone who hoped for that is today sadly disappointed. The destruction of the East Wing is symbolic evidence of the ineffectiveness of the NKM in that regard. But there is another hope, and that might not be in vain. The weak link in the MAGAt chain is that of the purple state GOP Senator. As these marches grow in size, those who bow and curtsey to Trump may, as they bow to him henceforth, have a quiver in the old sphincter. As more voters participate, they demonstrate that, "hey, guess what: we're not terrorists. We don't like what he's doing - and we don't like the Senate GOP supporting it." Voters might hold those Senators accountable for supporting every one of Trump's whims, edicts, flips, boasts, obscenities, and mere vulgarities. They actually might call him for murdering fishermen from South America. They might stand up to Putin, unlike the pansy wanna be king. One can hope that by the millions, the next march in Alaska, Maine, Pennsylvania, Ohio and other states where red is starting to look purple, those protestors convince their elected Senators to say "enough is enough. Stop destroying our system of government." One can hope and march.
Donnie 2 dolls has not only lost this years crops for the farmers, but future crops as well ; the fact that he did this to them before does not raise any sympathy for them ..
The Democrats in general, and the Progressives in particular--and this goes for the whole lot of consultants and advisors--need vitamins, electro-shock, testosterone, something, anything, to wake them from the coma. The damn house is on fire and they are standing around watching, not even carrying a bucket of water. I don't know whether to chalk it up to the gerontocracy or just cluelessness, but if they don't get their act together, and soon, we're all fucked. The way forward is obvious, the asks, like no masks, warrants, due process, to name a few, are clear as day. The health care ask feels good but MAGA will feel it good and hard. Yes, there will be collateral damage but too much is at stake. Like the colonial armies of 1776, they were willing to sacrifice for their freedom and liberty. We should be too.
Sorry but "No Kings" is succinct and to the point. The nuance is in the signage and American flags... this was a fundamentally positive declaration... "Yes Constitutional Fidelity and Rule of Law".
That $230 million payout of taxpayers money trump is after to soothe his hurt feelings - he really does come up with some inventive grifts. Every day, a new way to rook you.
Bill, Andrew and Jim, Thanks for the reporting. We'll written pieces all. I mean what is it going to take for people to wake up from this ten year hiatus they've been on? He'll, even MTG can see it plain as day. Trump and his administration are taking no back seat to the evil empires of the past. Genesis Khan would be impressed. Let's see, forty billion for Argentina and in America, little Susie and Johnny don't eat today, Aunt Martha doesn't get her life saving meds and well paid masked thugs assault innocent people on our city streets. MAGA is now make America grotesque again.
I am realizing that the vacation of the House leaves us with no functional Congress. The House is where impeachment starts but if Johnson never calls them back, T runs everything at his whim.
I have seen the argument (from Paul Krugman) that the bailout of Argentina is an attempt to help some hedge fund billionaires. Apparently there are a group of hedge funds that invested heavily in Argentina and their investments are about to be worthless. If the US can prop up the currency, even temporarily, it gives them more time to get their money out and they will take much smaller losses. Trump is doing it because he likes Milei, but Krugman argues that this is why Bessent is so onboard with the bailout - it will help his buddies.
I'd be interested in seeing more reporting on this angle to see if there is fire hidden behind the smoke.
What agent krasnov doesn't realize is that the very policy that he is trying to protect is doomed to failure. There has never been a situation where throwing good money after bad worked out well.
True, sometimes bailouts work as in Obama's bailouts of the automotive industry, but in that case the good money wasn't being thrown after bad, it was an investment in something that was being managed well but had run afoul of circumstances.
The same can't be said about Argentina and Milieu's austerity campaign. Time after time austerity has been shown to be counterproductive. During Bush's recession, those countries that indulged in austerity suffered greatly and took a long time to emerge from the problems while those who didn't go full speed into austerity came out much more quickly.
Don Jr. is a coked up moron.
There is a rhyme or reason to it. If you’re his friend and you can do something for him then he gives you a break. Otherwise you get the tariff. It’s an organized crime tactic. Stop treating this guy like he’s a regular politician with an ideology. He’s a criminal And organized crime player.
Oh Bill, I hope you wrote a letter to the editor. Unlike most, yours would get published! And thank you for setting the record straight on poor old Burke. But I refuse to put Reagan on that list. He was no Whig.
Bill, frankly I have nothing to add or comment upon. You are spot on. I have the same thoughts & feelings but thank goodness you have the words. Thanks for the clarity as well. Much appreciated.
I am a Samhead and I am very sad that I am reading this at 11pm eastern. A heads up sooner would have been great.
I really loved Kristol’s piece today.
The No Kings March was a success on many levels, but I don't view it as moving the needle from "destructive" to even "moderately destructive" of our democracy and the institutions built to protect it. By that I mean, anyone who harbored the thought that the march might cause a pause in the barrage of attacks on our form of government by the man who would be King, Vought, Miller, Vance, Bannon and Co. - anyone who hoped for that is today sadly disappointed. The destruction of the East Wing is symbolic evidence of the ineffectiveness of the NKM in that regard. But there is another hope, and that might not be in vain. The weak link in the MAGAt chain is that of the purple state GOP Senator. As these marches grow in size, those who bow and curtsey to Trump may, as they bow to him henceforth, have a quiver in the old sphincter. As more voters participate, they demonstrate that, "hey, guess what: we're not terrorists. We don't like what he's doing - and we don't like the Senate GOP supporting it." Voters might hold those Senators accountable for supporting every one of Trump's whims, edicts, flips, boasts, obscenities, and mere vulgarities. They actually might call him for murdering fishermen from South America. They might stand up to Putin, unlike the pansy wanna be king. One can hope that by the millions, the next march in Alaska, Maine, Pennsylvania, Ohio and other states where red is starting to look purple, those protestors convince their elected Senators to say "enough is enough. Stop destroying our system of government." One can hope and march.
Donnie 2 dolls has not only lost this years crops for the farmers, but future crops as well ; the fact that he did this to them before does not raise any sympathy for them ..
Perfectly put, Bill.
The Democrats in general, and the Progressives in particular--and this goes for the whole lot of consultants and advisors--need vitamins, electro-shock, testosterone, something, anything, to wake them from the coma. The damn house is on fire and they are standing around watching, not even carrying a bucket of water. I don't know whether to chalk it up to the gerontocracy or just cluelessness, but if they don't get their act together, and soon, we're all fucked. The way forward is obvious, the asks, like no masks, warrants, due process, to name a few, are clear as day. The health care ask feels good but MAGA will feel it good and hard. Yes, there will be collateral damage but too much is at stake. Like the colonial armies of 1776, they were willing to sacrifice for their freedom and liberty. We should be too.
Sorry but "No Kings" is succinct and to the point. The nuance is in the signage and American flags... this was a fundamentally positive declaration... "Yes Constitutional Fidelity and Rule of Law".
It's just the later isn't as catchy.
That $230 million payout of taxpayers money trump is after to soothe his hurt feelings - he really does come up with some inventive grifts. Every day, a new way to rook you.