There have been three new military actions by the Israel's against Iranian or their proxies in the region .... Attacks against Iranian-allied forces in three countries, all blamed on Israel, escalated tensions across the Middle East on Sunday, drawing threats of retaliation and … [Read more...] about Israel escalates its effort to slow Iranian’s influence across the Middle East…
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Appeals Court backs ‘faithless’ electors in the Electoral College….
In a ruling that seems pretty damn stupid... A Federal Appaeals Court has essential said electors send to vote on their the votes of their state 's popular vote can vote for whoever they want... They are NOT bound by ANYTHING.... (Political parties pick 'trusted' … [Read more...] about Appeals Court backs ‘faithless’ electors in the Electoral College….
Rep. Joe Kennedy says he’s considering a Massachusetts Senate run…
THAT would involve him primarying fellow Democrat Senator Ed Markey.... Hummm? Rep. Joe Kennedy III (D-Mass.) said in a Facebook post on Monday that he's considering a run for Senate in Massachusetts, a decision that could set up a painful Democratic primary against Sen. Ed … [Read more...] about Rep. Joe Kennedy says he’s considering a Massachusetts Senate run…
Elizabeth Warren quietly assures the Democratic establishment she will be a team player….
As she gains against Bernie Sanders in the polls Warren is doing a very smart thing.... Making sure she signals to the party insiders that she is NO Bernie Sanders.... Sanders, who is NOT even a Democrat, has not held back on his wish to rearrange the Democratic Party to … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren quietly assures the Democratic establishment she will be a team player….
Brexit: Boris Johnson says odds of striking deal ‘touch and go’…
...from BBC News..... Boris Johnson has said the chances of a Brexit deal are "touch and go" - having previously said the odds of a no-deal Brexit were "a million to one". In a BBC interview at the G7 summit in France, he said it "all depends on our EU friends and … [Read more...] about Brexit: Boris Johnson says odds of striking deal ‘touch and go’…
Bernie Sanders would continue using tariff’s against China….
Sanders explained his goals with tariff's/import taxes, which Donald Trump is using in his trade war with China.... He, like Trump, does NOT believe whole heartily in free trade ..... He was talking to CNN's Brianna Keller.... The exchange: KEILAR: "You have made clear … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders would continue using tariff’s against China….
Arpaio to run for Maricopa County sheriff in 2020….Again….
He's BACK! He's the same old hard -assed who Trump pardoned .... And lost in a subsequent run for US Senate in Arizona... Joe Arpaio announced Sunday night that he plans to run for sheriff of Maricopa County in 2020 after losing his most recent reelection bid. Arpaio … [Read more...] about Arpaio to run for Maricopa County sheriff in 2020….Again….
Why Elizabeth Warren is after big business…
The NY Times does a piece tracing her history of being pro-business until she got to see the under belly of people broke and trying to get out under huge debt they would never be able to repay... That something, as Ms. Warren often tells the story, was her deepening … [Read more...] about Why Elizabeth Warren is after big business…