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Monday, August 12th, 2024

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    2:54p
    The wrecker is teetering

    Robert Reich summarizes evidence that the bullshitter is becoming demented — bullshitting himself as well as the public.

    *[The bullshitter] lashes out at Harris and falsely claims no one was killed on January 6.*

    2:54p
    Angry voters line up to fix USA

    Robert Reich: The supporters of the wrecker have good reasons to be angry at the American political system. But only progressives will seriously try to fix the problems.

    2:54p
    Ortega too expensive an ally, BRA

    Brazil reduced its diplomatic support for the dictator of Nicaragua, who retaliated by expelling Brazil's ambassador. Brazil replied in kind.

    It seems Lula is coming to recognize that a dictator that is notionally leftist can be as evil as other dictators.

    2:54p
    Reppler news saved for now, PHL

    The order that closed the Philippine news site, Reppler, has been voided by a court. However, prosecution of Maria Ressa continues.

    2:54p
    Needs of Uncommitted unrequited

    Harris campaign rejects claims she would support Israel arms embargo.

    2:54p
    Dems campaign catch young vibes

    *Brats, dads and bravado: this US election will be decided on vibes.*

    How foolish it is to vote based on such emotional impressions. We would be wiser to demand that candidates tell us what they intend to do.

    For this year's general election, it is almost certain for any office that the Democrat will do better things than the Republican. As for the pseudoscience candidate, RFK jr, he's not rational enough to do anything good.

    But it is not so easy to determine the best choice in Democratic primaries. It is quite likely that one of the candidates is more progressive than the others, but finding out which one that is may take searching and reading. Also, one of them may be supported by AIPAC and the others not.

    If you vote for the progressive Democrat, you are more likely to get policies that help the non-wealthy rather than the wealthy, and that support human rights for all.

    2:54p
    NTSB safety-culture fixes: FAA, Boeing

    The 737 Max door-plug pop-out was caused by sloppy practices that had been reported by inspections for years. Boeing management chose to let the practices continue, since it had not caused them a loss of money. The FAA reported them to Boeing repeatedly but did not compel it to change them.

    Perhaps the FAA took for granted that an airplane company would prioritize safety, and was not prepared to deal with one that would prefer to cut corners on safety.

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