Last spring, when everyone was screaming about Constitutional crises, you said you felt we had not yet reached that point. Do you still feel that way? Why or why not?
From my 100 foot view it would appear Trump's takeover of Venezuela oil and talk about 'acquiring' Greenland, would make it harder to condemn Putin's Ukraine or Europe desires or XI's unification of Taiwan. However my friend says that's comparing apples to oranges so it's not the case. Where do you fall on that question?
Do you think "Citizens United" (meaning corporations have rights of free speech and unlimited political donations) can be effectively neutralised by excluding those rights in state legislation on corporate charters?
Trump is running rough shod over the constitution with the tacit approval of the Republican Congress and Supreme Court. I’m not sure our founding fathers anticipated this scenario, with so many choosing not to run again, would you anticipate any kind of effective coalition to form to stymie Trump
I'm also fascinated by the stories you linked! Surely the mystery trader had inside info.
The second story may have seemed like a soap opera on the surface, but is also a sobering case study on how, sometimes, time doesn't change character, and the best protection from an opportunistic person's wiles is to understand their history and past patterns of behavior.
Happy new year to you, too. And thank you for your reporting.
Concerning the prosecution of Maduro it seems the status of Maduro being a legitimate or illegitimate leader of a sovereign nation will be at issue. How can the Trump admin both claim Maduro is illegitimate AND Moros/Machado also is illegitimate, even though elected by a wide margin?
Machado didn't win, González did. And installed by whom? Maduro's party still controls Venezuela under Delcy Rodríguez. The U.S. has no right to "install" anyone, not that Trump and other American thugs care about the niceties of international law. Trump's still trying to figure out who will roll over for him and put oil money in his pockets the most.
My understanding is that LaMalfa's death leads to a vote in his old district in November and then another vote in the Democratic redistricted district in January.
Gabe, I love your reporting. It is deep and comprehensive.
BUT . . . that piece you linked us to about Sarah Jane Moore was pure trash and just didn't belong in your classy newsletter. It's cheap tabloid stuff. Sure the masses love to wallow in that sort of thing--evil witches, sex between the elderly, petty family jealousies and quarrels over bequests--but none of that is at all newsworthy. None of it has any political meaning.
(Ditto that sentiment with respect to the Epstein files.)
You've been honing yourself to a keen political edge all your life. Keep that sharp tool focused on real politics.
Last spring, when everyone was screaming about Constitutional crises, you said you felt we had not yet reached that point. Do you still feel that way? Why or why not?
From my 100 foot view it would appear Trump's takeover of Venezuela oil and talk about 'acquiring' Greenland, would make it harder to condemn Putin's Ukraine or Europe desires or XI's unification of Taiwan. However my friend says that's comparing apples to oranges so it's not the case. Where do you fall on that question?
Do you think "Citizens United" (meaning corporations have rights of free speech and unlimited political donations) can be effectively neutralised by excluding those rights in state legislation on corporate charters?
Why isn't there more backlash to Trumps aggressive actions in Venezuela and the threats about Greenland?
Some of that Venezuela oil money will find its way into Trump’s pockets.
Trump is running rough shod over the constitution with the tacit approval of the Republican Congress and Supreme Court. I’m not sure our founding fathers anticipated this scenario, with so many choosing not to run again, would you anticipate any kind of effective coalition to form to stymie Trump
"March 10: Republicans expected to win special election to succeed Greene."
What would you put the odds of an outright win on March 10th versus needing a runoff April 7th?
The audio is of no use to me. Why listen for 15 minutes to something I can read in under 5.
Just one opinion
I'm also fascinated by the stories you linked! Surely the mystery trader had inside info.
The second story may have seemed like a soap opera on the surface, but is also a sobering case study on how, sometimes, time doesn't change character, and the best protection from an opportunistic person's wiles is to understand their history and past patterns of behavior.
Happy new year to you, too. And thank you for your reporting.
I have loved WUTP for a long time. I really love the audio format. To the extent possible, please keep it up.
I like the idea of an audio feed I know some people like that or a video one It gives potential subscribers more options
Concerning the prosecution of Maduro it seems the status of Maduro being a legitimate or illegitimate leader of a sovereign nation will be at issue. How can the Trump admin both claim Maduro is illegitimate AND Moros/Machado also is illegitimate, even though elected by a wide margin?
Why isn’t Venezuelan opposition leader michado , who won the election stolen by Madero, being installed as president?
Machado didn't win, González did. And installed by whom? Maduro's party still controls Venezuela under Delcy Rodríguez. The U.S. has no right to "install" anyone, not that Trump and other American thugs care about the niceties of international law. Trump's still trying to figure out who will roll over for him and put oil money in his pockets the most.
Love the audio. I hope you will do this often - very often. Thanks for the great work you do.
My understanding is that LaMalfa's death leads to a vote in his old district in November and then another vote in the Democratic redistricted district in January.
Gabe, I love your reporting. It is deep and comprehensive.
BUT . . . that piece you linked us to about Sarah Jane Moore was pure trash and just didn't belong in your classy newsletter. It's cheap tabloid stuff. Sure the masses love to wallow in that sort of thing--evil witches, sex between the elderly, petty family jealousies and quarrels over bequests--but none of that is at all newsworthy. None of it has any political meaning.
(Ditto that sentiment with respect to the Epstein files.)
You've been honing yourself to a keen political edge all your life. Keep that sharp tool focused on real politics.