The Awful Year We Just Lived Through

As this is my last column of 2021, I thought it would be worthwhile to review some of the most important observations I made over the course of an awful year. I hope you agree, and wish you—and our country—a happier New Year. JAN. 5: These past few years have taught me not to so quickly judge the quiet Germans, Russians, etc. Of course, I still judge Germans who helped the Nazis and Germans who in any way hurt Jews. But the Germans who did nothing? Not so fast. What…

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Harry Reid, Cutting Through Crap

<p>Earlier today, we published a <a href=”https://talkingpointsmemo.com/cafe/remembering-sen-harry-reid-soft-spoken-man-of-consequence”>moving tribute</a> to former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid by his onetime deputy chief of staff, Bill Dauster. </p> <p>I spoke with another former Reid aide and friend of TPM this afternoon, Jim Manley. A veteran Senate staffer, Manley had worked as a spokesperson and senior communications advisor for Reid while Reid was Senate Majority Leader.</p> Talking Points Memo

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Dr. Tre Pennie, Former Candidate for US Congress, introduces 501(c)3 organization called “EARN-IT USA Foundation” to uplift underserved majority-minority districts through education and training. – PRNewswire

Dr. Tre Pennie, Former Candidate for US Congress, introduces 501(c)3 organization called “EARN-IT USA Foundation” to uplift underserved majority-minority districts through education and training.  PRNewswire “us congress” – Google News

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Democrats push Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID bill through Senate on party-line vote – Reuters

Democrats push Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion COVID bill through Senate on party-line vote  Reuters Covid-19: US Democrats push ahead with relief plan  bbc.com Senate passes $ 1.9 trillion Covid relief bill, House Democrats plan final approval Tuesday  CNBC Senate Begins Considering Democrats’ $ 1.9 Trillion Virus Relief Bill  Voice of America Democrats battle for U.S. Senate passage of Biden’s $ 1.9 trillion COVID-19 aid bill  Metro US View Full Coverage on Google News “us democrats” – Google News

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US delivering ‘peace through strength’: President Trump tells UN – UN News

US delivering ‘peace through strength’: President Trump tells UN  UN News UN General Assembly: US-China tensions flare over coronavirus  BBC News China: Trump ‘spreading political virus’ at United Nations  Aljazeera.com US-China expert: Trump’s UNGA speech shows dangers of fraying diplomatic relations  The World Coronavirus sounds like a ‘beautiful place’ in Italy: US President Donald Trump  Deccan Herald View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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Trump talks himself up as ‘wartime president’ to lead America through a crisis – The Guardian

Trump talks himself up as ‘wartime president’ to lead America through a crisis  The Guardian In a national emergency, presidential competence is crucial  Brookings Institution Coronavirus in US: President Trump weighs government controls on companies that take coronavirus bailouts  Chicago Tribune Is This Timeline of Trump’s Coronavirus Responses Accurate?  Snopes.com US President announces potential ‘game changer’ for the treatment of coronavirus  Greek City Times View Full Coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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