While I have been reminded that the Conservative Boris Johnson wouldn't be rightwing enough for America... The feeling IS that Johnson's YUGE victory is one for nationalism and against big change3 in the UK.... This same political thing seems to be playing out across … [Read more...] about Does the British overwhelming vote for Boris Johnson have a message for it’s American cousins?
Federal judge rules American Samoans are US citizens by birth….
....from the Hill... A federal judge in Utah ruled Thursday that American Samoans are U.S. citizens at birth and should be given passports that reflect the fact, CNN reports. "This court is not imposing 'citizenship by judicial fiat.' The action is required by the mandate of … [Read more...] about Federal judge rules American Samoans are US citizens by birth….
China and Trump reach first phase trade deal….
Giving into China's demand that Trump drop the wide-ranging upcoming tariff's that would come in into effcet on Sunday and reduce some the already existing ones? The two countries are about announce a first step agreement in a series of 3 to 4.... China will agree to go … [Read more...] about China and Trump reach first phase trade deal….
Boris Johnson seems on his way to another British win….
And the country leaving the European Union.... ...from the BBC..... The Conservatives are set to win an overall majority of 86 in the general election, according to an exit poll for the BBC, ITV and Sky News. The survey taken at UK polling stations suggests the Tories will … [Read more...] about Boris Johnson seems on his way to another British win….
There is little reason to think Trump will try to follow the rules after his impeachment….
I've said this here..... 'Donald Trump was elected to do EXACTLY what he's doing... Fuck with the program in Washington D.C. And impeachment indictment won't stop him.... Cause he owns the jury of the US Senate... And Trump's thing is to go hard at ANYTHING in his … [Read more...] about There is little reason to think Trump will try to follow the rules after his impeachment….
Donald Trump takes issue with the 16 year old Swedish Greta Thunberg climate activist ‘Person of the Year’ pick….
Most Republicans rate climate change way below making money... That Time Magazine named the young champion for climate change action seems to have really bothered Donald Trump, who view of the teenagers efforts are over his head in comprehension... President Trump mocked … [Read more...] about Donald Trump takes issue with the 16 year old Swedish Greta Thunberg climate activist ‘Person of the Year’ pick….
Democrats to have 4 Presidential nomination debates in January and February….
For those who still need this? They will have a better chance to see the final people up for the nomination.... The debate's will be in the early states of Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina.... (Right now Biden leads in two of the states and Buttigieg leads … [Read more...] about Democrats to have 4 Presidential nomination debates in January and February….
PDog and FiveThirtyEight on the final Trump beat the charges vote….
538 does a long piece on the upcoming US Senate impeachment vote and their numbers come back to about where mine are.... I'm going with 55/45 against the charges.... 538 has their call at 56/44 against the House charges.... There are a lot of competing incentives at work … [Read more...] about PDog and FiveThirtyEight on the final Trump beat the charges vote….