Who had a direct interest in Trump's election?
Well, since his campaign promise to end our involvement in foreign interventions would directly benefit the Arab populations in the ME, I would think Israel, since they have a large population of Arabs.
And his promise to solve the Palestinian situation drew that cohort to support him.
Think in terms of the team that loses the Super Bowl.
Somewhere in the world where English isn't spoken, a developing nation is about to get a bunch of shirts.
You can still buy a Mueller Time t-shirt on Amazon for $18.99, but you better do it soon.
Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR) always has an insightful take on what passes for reporting in today's corporate propaganda system. I think the following article deserves a Pulitzer Prize for pulling back the curtain on the perversity of the neoliberal narrative.
William Barr was confirmed as attorney general by the Senate on Feb 14. “High on his agenda will be what to do with the conclusion of special counsel Robert Mueller's probe” according to the Washington Post.
Humor keeps us alive. Humor and food. Don't forget food.
You can go a week without laughing. ~~ Joss Whedon
As an enthusiastic foodie who grew up in a home where my father was a chef, and my Mother had the instincts of one, not surprisingly, I like to cook. Initially, I debated whether my musings about food and cooking would actually interest anyone but myself, but after some encouragement, I decided to start writing. My hope is to showcase seasonal foods, share my favorite recipes, and celebrate the joy of eating well.
Exactly how many people attended isn’t yet known, but the numbers are significant since the park can hold from 25,000 to 50,000 people, depending on the setup. On top of that, 22,000 RSVP’d on Facebook for Sanders’ event in LA, and crowd size photos show a significant turnout.
Here is a petition and information about proposed bills to stop a new nuclear weapon.
https://diy.rootsaction.org/petitions/hold-the-lyne-on-the-new-low-yield...
To: Members of Congress (House and Senate)
"Hold the LYNE" on the New "Low-Yield" Trident Nuclear Warhead
Campaign created by Leonard EigerPetition Text
It’s a bit of a tome, but you can look at individual headlines and decide which ones to read. I’ll start with today, then work backwards in time, or try to, as the word doc for this diary is in serious disarray by now.
‘Venezuela crisis: Russian military planes land near Caracas’, bbc.com, March 25, 2019
“Two Russian military planes landed in Venezuela’s main airport on Saturday, reportedly carrying dozens of troops and large amounts of equipment.
...at least I think so.
A Morning Consult/Politico poll from January showed that while a plurality of Americans supported the decision to withdraw from Syria, 59 percent of those who voted for Hillary Clinton in 2016 opposed it, with 26 percent supporting. Compare this to a whopping 76 percent of Trump voters who support withdrawal. Only 14 percent oppose.
This is an astounding role reversal regarding the stance of both major parties on war and peace.
Carl Bernstein defends the MSM.
CNN’s Carl Bernstein defended the media on Sunday against criticism of its coverage of President Donald Trump and the Russia probe, saying that the press “has done one of the greatest reporting jobs” in the history of presidential coverage.
