Tom Faranda
Former Carter and Clinton official Roger Altman on the blockade.
On CNBC where Altman is a a frequent guest. He had key roles in the Treasury Department for Carter and Clinton. He’s chairman of Evercore, an investment bank and he just turned 80, Altman had a heart transplant 24 years ago. I like him; very sensible.
NY Times: “Trump Attacks Pope Leo … (& Pope responds) as Too Liberal and ‘Weak on Crime’”
UPDATE: hit the link – Leo, speaking to reporters on a flight to Algeria ahead of a 10-day tour of several African nations, said: “I have no fear of the Trump administration, or speaking out loudly of the message of the Gospel, which is what I believe I am here to do.” Asked directly about … Read more
NY Times: “How California Democrats Got Behind Swalwell — and Quickly Abandoned Him”
Pigs fly: The Republicans now have a real shot at winning the California Governorship as Swalwell suspends his campaign. Evidently many people know about the sexual assault allegations. This NYT article is a look at how real power politics works. Representative Eric Swalwell entered the race to become California’s next governor with a splashy debut … Read more
Vatican: Report Pentagon lectured it’s Ambassador “Completely untrue”
America, the Jesuit US magazine, and no fan of Trump to say the least. “The narrative offered by some media outlets about this meeting is completely untrue,” the Vatican press office statement said. It said that Cardinal Christophe Pierre, the former papal ambassador to the U.S., “confirmed” that his Jan. 22 meeting with Eldridge Colby, … Read more
Survey: “Where the Rudest People in America Live”
Haha. I don’t agree with #1 but can understand why some people would have that impression. All five states are bordered by water – either an ocean or a gulf. I’ve posted #5 below the link. Hit the link for the top four. Clipped speech, impatience, and low enthusiasm for small talk can feel much … Read more