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MURDER, POLITICS, AND THE END OF THE JAZZ AGE
by Michael Wolraich
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Despite the idiotic insults sent his way by @realDonaldTrump a/k/a Cadet Bonespurs, and a few other third tier candidates, real combat veteran @PeteButtigieg would be a fine commander in chief. https://t.co/M7KuGdmLDk
— Richard W. Painter (@RWPUSA) November 17, 2019
The intra-Palestinian meeting in Moscow has precedent
— Hanna Notte (@HannaNotte) February 29, 2024
Russia's hosted such meetings in the past, most recently Feb 2019
Russia has long lamented the US' "monopolization" of the peace process & tried to carve out a niche for itself: mediating among the disunited Palestinians/2
Here's what I told them: https://halginsberg.com/vote-for-jill-stein-again/
Controversial Brazil law curbing Indigenous rights comes into force https://t.co/pCoDg05irX
— Gareth Harris (@garethharr) December 28, 2023
Location: U.S. Embassy and residential compounds
Events: Heavy gunfire is occuring around the area of the U.S. Embassy and residential compounds adjacent to the Trutier area of Tabarre. All Embassy personnel have been instructed to remain indoors and shelter-in-place until further notice. All others should avoid the area.
Actions to take:
- Avoid the area;
- Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
- Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and
- If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.
By The Editorial Board @ Bloomberg.com, December 8, 2023
A mass expulsion of Afghan migrants could destabilize the region and fuel radicalization. The West should pressure Islamabad to change course.
All eyes on #Chad right now
Chad has two internet trunks coming into the country: One from the Red Sea via Sudan; the other from Cameroon. Not possible for the totality of the country's internet network to be shut unless done centrally. A lot of rumors swirling; few facts. https://t.co/N6bDJZ2ixO
BREAKING: Three loss prevention employees in Macy’s across the street from Philadelphia City Hall stabbed, one of them has died from stab wounds, @PhillyPolice sources tell me. Police converged on the store as the three workers were rushed to Jefferson Hospital. pic.twitter.com/4U1eKycL4W
Former US Ambassador Arrested, Charged With Working As Secret Agent For Cuba https://t.co/LDwo4ZJI1K
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 4, 2023
[Chapter I news is HERE, Oct. 7 til today]
You don’t get it.
— George Deek (@GeorgeDeek) December 2, 2023
It’s not about an UNRWA teacher who held an Israeli kid hostage in his house.
It’s all about how for 75 years you have destroyed the future of generations of Palestinians, including my family.
My cousins in Arab countries are still not citizens - not even the… https://t.co/nv6anubGhc
Note 'Community Notes' attached to UNWRA's statement.
Imperialism for me but not for thee?
It's wild that Venezuela is now holding a vote on whether 2/3 of Guyana actually belongs to them! Analysts suggest that Modoru may want military action to pump up his sinking popularity.
Could we have a war in South America?!?
"The people who live in Essequibo are largely… pic.twitter.com/QvMEjkkgwy
The lack of a cohesive delegation has allowed attention-seeking lawmakers to act on their own.
McCarthy: “You have [Rep. Matt] Gaetz, who belongs in jail…”
Gaetz: “Tough words from a guy who sucker punches people in the back. The only assault I committed was against Kevin’s fragile ego.”https://t.co/LctPuz6Pcf
By Martinn Pengelly in Washington DC for TheGuardian.com, Nov. 30
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells Ryan Grim life in Congress ‘completely transformed’ after Democratic leader stepped down
"Both the AU and the intl community place more weight on whether elections are held than whether they are free and fair. Sanctions/expulsions occur when there is a coup but not necessarily when elections are rigged or if an “institutional coup” occurs." https://t.co/m9dNimJP0D
— Cameron Hudson (@_hudsonc) November 28, 2023
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Comments
My reaction: a contender, who'da thunk it only a few years ago!? Then that: he'll be around for a while, we're going to see more of him from now on no matter how he does in this particular presidential race.
by artappraiser on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 1:10pm
A more bizarre thought of mine has been: it's almost like it might hurt his chances more that he's short rather than that he's an out gay.
by artappraiser on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 1:14pm
He's not a "real combat veteran" He was a disrupt terrorists finaces guy in Kabul, almost all his time in a secure area of Kabul behind a computer ... for 7 months.
If he was in any actual combat incidents he would have the Navy Combat Ribbon. He doesn't.
by NCD on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 1:23pm
In my experience and to my surprise that type of discrimination doesn't seem to exist among veterans, even among combat veterans. When I'd talk to other veterans I'd always say I was just a trumpet player in the army band. They would always tell me it doesn't matter. You enlisted, you served your country, you're a veteran with military service and deserve all the benefits veterans are entitled to.
by ocean-kat on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 3:30pm
Your lead tweet said "real combat veteran", he isn't.
There is a ribbon for combat, and vets respect what ribbons represent, while also respecting all vets. We are not talking about discrimination or tribes.
by NCD on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 5:26pm
I differentiate between vets who went out on combat missions vs those who were just in-theater, especially in a largely service-based military. (This ain't typically hiking across North Africa circa 1943.)
And while I dislike the whole "vets are more special than everyone else" jive - many people do dangerous or debilitating jobs that help society - I can distinguish putting life & limbs on the line from enemy fire land, sea or air vs. desk jobs or other non-threatening work.
I'm not much for the way Gabbard has portrayed her time as med unit on a large well-equipped (by then) base near Baghdad, later as MP in Kuwait, as if that gives her cred beyond all others. As long as Buttigieg doesn't overhype, I'm fine & respectful of his work (including finding cyberdefense pretty interesting)
by PeraclesPlease on Sun, 11/17/2019 - 6:17pm
by artappraiser on Mon, 11/18/2019 - 3:06am