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by liberal japonicus I’m alive. Not really following things closely, but this NPR article on how the US hacked ISIS caught my attention. There are some interesting points related to my encounters with the internet here in Korea that I’ll try and discuss, but just wanted to put this up there for now.
by Ugh Someone said something about impeachment? My only thought is that if the House makes this solely about Ukraine then it's a huge mistake. (I guess my other thought is that this should have been done w/r/t W, but alas)
by Ugh I really don't understand Pompeo's view that somehow the attack on Saudi oil facilities is an "act of war." Or rather, how it could possibly constitute an act of war against the United States. Or, even if not, how it is the United States would respond to an attack on the Saudis by … Read more
by wj It is pretty clear that President Trump’s hopes for re-election depend enormously on having the economy be in good shape thru next fall. After all, his actual accomplishments otherwise (beyond constantly giving voice to his supporters fears) are essentially . . . nothing. (Well Putin and Kim may disagree. But getting them to … Read more