Not just decent, Rowshan, but respecting and working relentlessly with whatever shreds of decency he can find within the congress. He has shown us the process of true democracy in action, a process which requires restraint and respect for those who disagree with his stance with the conviction he has a better plan for the benefit of the majority of citizens in our country.
IMHO, Biden has given us all a powerful example of tolerance and compromise, of working with those we don't agree with in order to find common ground and a place for everyone in this country. He said clearly that we don't get everything we want but that's what living in a democracy entails, compromise!
McCarthy and the Repubs also showed their serious side by voting for this bill. They know the importance of economic stability for this country and for the whole world; they did not allow their minority rule the party. I'd like to think this is a harbinger of their future resolve to compromise and thus to govern, as they were elcted to do.
I do agree about the excellence of what just happened, but my cynical side knows that a default would have hurt the billionaires and the mostly invisible financial puppeteers. So default wasn't going to happen.
I guess their interests allowed sanity to prevail.
It would have hurt the whole world. And it helps to imagine what modern life would be like without those evil corporations - where would you buy your car, your groceries? I'm no fan of capitalism, but we have been living in this system for generations, and it would have all - I repeat, ALL - come crashing down had that deal not been made. Remember, the greater good was served here.
If you're willing to see another side, maybe you could call it Biden's shadow side, I suggest you take a look at yesterday's www.thelevernews.com for some meat and potatoes underneath the Administration's pitch about good old bi-partisan Joe wins again. These views speak a much harsher life for the materially poorer among us and the well being of our planet, that world the grandkids will rue what we did and especially, did not do to make their earth time a livable planet.
It's a very stirringly written article, to be sure, but it reads more like a left-wing version of Limbaugh's work. While everything asserted as fact in this article may be so, the choice of examples and the tone are extremely biased, exactly as Media Bias Checker (I gotta give money to those people sometime), says they would be. So for me, this is good fodder, but slightly dangerous, since they can be counted on to confirm my existing opinion.
Thank you - good article. "Bi-partisanship"??? Isnt it swell that the Dems are bi-partisan - too bad they are the only ones. What comes next? OR what do the Repqbs want next!
And why is the signing of the bill not getting coverage! Are they afraid that it will take away from the GOP's tfg? I guess I am just angry! Now whales are getting airtime. I heard one statement that the June 2nd President Biden speech was more of a campaign speech. Now they just gave a very short blurb on President Biden that he sign the bill and moved back to tfg now a reporter reporting on the Debt Ceiling Agreement. What the ????
Of course President Biden's June 2 speech had elements of campaigning. He highlighted all that has been gained, both in the recent bill and the bills he has gotten passed through Congress. People need consistent reminding of the good he has accomplished as we head toward Nov. 2024.
There was massive coverage in the past week about what was gained in the debt ceiling bill; his signing it was, in a way, anticlimactic since it was already known to be a done deal. Of course the media moved on once the drama of negotiations and votes was concluded.
Especially when that person is the captain of our mother ship. Isn’t it reassuring to see that grace and maturity do trickle down nicely?
It looks like perhaps some of the most steadfast MAGA’s might be paying attention to this process and liking the bit of respect that comes with making better choices?
Well, after perusing the article, I'd have to say that her primary concern is that analytical folks of a leftish stripe might look closely at it and report even more people to the FBI/DoJ. I dream every day of these crazy-ass MAGAs having true epiphanies, but at the same time, I'm not going to hold my breath.
Please don’t hold your breath. But movement is movement, and my point is only that respect and grace are every bit as contagious as hate, anger, vengeance and whichever we choose to lead us will eventually trickle down. I don’t see epiphanies, but rather a slow gradual change of feeding what is best in us.
We can only know what is reported but if she actually said this: “She said that some people committed violence and broke the law and should be held accountable but many others did not commit crimes.”, then that is quite a change from her prior position. Also, supporting McCarthy to reach a compromise was quite out of character for the MTG we have seen so far.
It is hard to trust anything that comes out of her mouth. I think when she said “Can we have some decorum?” In the House meeting and was laughed at, that was a time of reflection for her. But...she is still a pig
The MAGA Congress persons paid attention to the if-you-release-these-tapes-any -wacko-in-the-world-can-sneak-in-and-kill-YOU. Always only about themselves.
Not to overlook how a decent, honest, positive and determined human attracts the same to them. The Biden "team" and cabinet and appointees are suited to their jobs, respectful, intelligent, disciplined AND law abiding. No need for pardons--just respect and thanks.
The statement, "where the American economy and the world economy is at risk of collapsing—there is no other way."
...is now seen differently by a majority of humans in the world. But noticing that
would require a media that looks beyond narcissistic domestic politics.
This economy has been captured by the arms industry that requires we risk everything in wars with other powers instead of constructing win-win survival tactics that feed everyone. Climate destabilization is accelerating and Washington continues to withdraw from international treaties, reinvigorating arms races.
Economic policies this administration's advisors are waging now drive international flight away from the sanctions (now against 40 countries) and interest rate decisions that cause developing countries to lose ground. Check out BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and now Saudi Arabia) and the SCO , whose combined economic weight exceeds the G7.
In simple global policy results, a "difference" could help internally for us citizens, as well as affect the departure of others from "our" sphere of influence.
You've got some interesting stuff here, Mr. Markatos, and please tell me more. I've feared for years that our use of our wealth to punish other countries with sanctions has dubious short-term benefits and the long-term effect of encouraging other countries to find ways to bypass the United States. Tell me more about "BRICS," and who is "SCO," whose economic weight exceeds the G7?
I've shared your concern over sanctions and have delighted in the historical and anthropological explorations of economist Michael Hudson who is regularly interviewed by Ben Norton who has a history of digging beyond the superficial narrative in mainstream media. His discoveries of the traditions of jubilee, or debt cancellation, lift it out of the realm of utopian dreams and into the dynamics of societal and political practice as found in the historical record. Years ago I heard a 2008 interview with Yves Smith on the plight of families losing their homes, victims hands of illegal bank practices. Her blog nakedcapitalism.com "Fearless commentary on finance, economics, politics and power" offers a smorgasbord of topics addressed or forwarded by Yves and several other contributors, with analyses typically aligned with long term public interest considerations. BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are frequently mentioned there.
BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have received applications from several countries responding to recent events. GulfNews.com says, "UAE and Saudi Arabia [and Iran] joining in BRICS will be game changing. ...it will forever shift balance of global power." As I shared with commenter Wilhelm, the image of a plane leaving the US loaded with gold being returned to Germany ...got my attention. Countries have noted the penchant for imposing sanctions and seizing assets," and are taking prudent measures.
I've recently learned that 3-letter name. It's an expanding group of countries with mutual interests, described by wikipedia as "The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ( SCO)... a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization. It is the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population. Its combined GDP is around 20% of global GDP." A very interesting economist (and anthropologist) Michael Hudson has pointed out the trend of countries fleeing exploitation based actions of "the West"
and for the alternatives existing through BRICS and SCO. One phrase that got my attention was Hudson's reference to planes carrying gold back to countries that noticed how readily the US and UK seized Venzuela's gold deposited in the UK. Yves Smith's blog, nakedcapitalism.com isn't anti-capitalist, but offers views and cautions from people experienced in finance, industry and long term considerations.
Yes. But let's not kid ourselves about bipartisanship. We do not have it until there are real threats. Until then they (the far right and the rest of the GOP that goes along) are into blackmail and their threats. The lesson for me still is you have to ask for more than what you figure you will be able to settle for and feel some accomplishment. But because we have one side ( the R's) ruled by reactionary ( to be kind) interests and the other more moderate with a progressive that is willing to play ball, we get to inch forward and claim victory... so far. We are in the danger zone really about many so called progressive issues (vital and urgent really) that can move us forward. This explains Bernie Sanders vote against this deal as well. So yeah, if you look at how bad things could be and could get, this was a positive.
“What a difference three years can make.” And what a difference one decent human being can make!
Not just decent, Rowshan, but respecting and working relentlessly with whatever shreds of decency he can find within the congress. He has shown us the process of true democracy in action, a process which requires restraint and respect for those who disagree with his stance with the conviction he has a better plan for the benefit of the majority of citizens in our country.
Well-said, JohnM!
IMHO, Biden has given us all a powerful example of tolerance and compromise, of working with those we don't agree with in order to find common ground and a place for everyone in this country. He said clearly that we don't get everything we want but that's what living in a democracy entails, compromise!
McCarthy and the Repubs also showed their serious side by voting for this bill. They know the importance of economic stability for this country and for the whole world; they did not allow their minority rule the party. I'd like to think this is a harbinger of their future resolve to compromise and thus to govern, as they were elcted to do.
I do agree about the excellence of what just happened, but my cynical side knows that a default would have hurt the billionaires and the mostly invisible financial puppeteers. So default wasn't going to happen.
I guess their interests allowed sanity to prevail.
It would have hurt the whole world. And it helps to imagine what modern life would be like without those evil corporations - where would you buy your car, your groceries? I'm no fan of capitalism, but we have been living in this system for generations, and it would have all - I repeat, ALL - come crashing down had that deal not been made. Remember, the greater good was served here.
"Cynical" perhaps, realistic is more like it.
McCarthy's puppetmasters let him/them bluff until the clock almost ran out. But as you say, they weren't willing to lose $$.
If you're willing to see another side, maybe you could call it Biden's shadow side, I suggest you take a look at yesterday's www.thelevernews.com for some meat and potatoes underneath the Administration's pitch about good old bi-partisan Joe wins again. These views speak a much harsher life for the materially poorer among us and the well being of our planet, that world the grandkids will rue what we did and especially, did not do to make their earth time a livable planet.
Cannot get the article the article...says irs unavailable.
Try this. https://www.levernews.com/this-is-what-biden-says-is-a-big-win/
It's a very stirringly written article, to be sure, but it reads more like a left-wing version of Limbaugh's work. While everything asserted as fact in this article may be so, the choice of examples and the tone are extremely biased, exactly as Media Bias Checker (I gotta give money to those people sometime), says they would be. So for me, this is good fodder, but slightly dangerous, since they can be counted on to confirm my existing opinion.
https://mediabiasfactcheck.com/the-daily-poster/
(Don't let the URL fool you, it links to analysis of "The Lever.")
Thank you - good article. "Bi-partisanship"??? Isnt it swell that the Dems are bi-partisan - too bad they are the only ones. What comes next? OR what do the Repqbs want next!
And why is the signing of the bill not getting coverage! Are they afraid that it will take away from the GOP's tfg? I guess I am just angry! Now whales are getting airtime. I heard one statement that the June 2nd President Biden speech was more of a campaign speech. Now they just gave a very short blurb on President Biden that he sign the bill and moved back to tfg now a reporter reporting on the Debt Ceiling Agreement. What the ????
Of course President Biden's June 2 speech had elements of campaigning. He highlighted all that has been gained, both in the recent bill and the bills he has gotten passed through Congress. People need consistent reminding of the good he has accomplished as we head toward Nov. 2024.
There was massive coverage in the past week about what was gained in the debt ceiling bill; his signing it was, in a way, anticlimactic since it was already known to be a done deal. Of course the media moved on once the drama of negotiations and votes was concluded.
If you'd like to hear what he actually had to say in his speech Friday night, it's little over 13 minutes long and available at C-SPAN (the video is a bit slow to start but hang in there). https://www.c-span.org/video/?528482-1/president-biden-addresses-nation-debt-limit-deal
Thank you, I found the President Biden's address yesterday! I thought is was a great speech. He is amazing!
The Professor does tend to make her final line a zinger. That was what stuck with me. "What a difference three years can make."
I personally want at least 5 more sane years of Biden!
AMEN, Rowshan!
Especially when that person is the captain of our mother ship. Isn’t it reassuring to see that grace and maturity do trickle down nicely?
It looks like perhaps some of the most steadfast MAGA’s might be paying attention to this process and liking the bit of respect that comes with making better choices?
https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4032484-greene-flips-on-public-release-of-jan-6-tapes-claims-it-could-put-the-security-of-the-capitol-at-risk/amp/
Well, after perusing the article, I'd have to say that her primary concern is that analytical folks of a leftish stripe might look closely at it and report even more people to the FBI/DoJ. I dream every day of these crazy-ass MAGAs having true epiphanies, but at the same time, I'm not going to hold my breath.
Please don’t hold your breath. But movement is movement, and my point is only that respect and grace are every bit as contagious as hate, anger, vengeance and whichever we choose to lead us will eventually trickle down. I don’t see epiphanies, but rather a slow gradual change of feeding what is best in us.
We can only know what is reported but if she actually said this: “She said that some people committed violence and broke the law and should be held accountable but many others did not commit crimes.”, then that is quite a change from her prior position. Also, supporting McCarthy to reach a compromise was quite out of character for the MTG we have seen so far.
It is hard to trust anything that comes out of her mouth. I think when she said “Can we have some decorum?” In the House meeting and was laughed at, that was a time of reflection for her. But...she is still a pig
Actually, I wouldn't be surprised if there isn't an affair going on with her and McCarthy! The looks they give each other.......hummmmm!
The MAGA Congress persons paid attention to the if-you-release-these-tapes-any -wacko-in-the-world-can-sneak-in-and-kill-YOU. Always only about themselves.
I was thinking the same thing! 😊
Not to overlook how a decent, honest, positive and determined human attracts the same to them. The Biden "team" and cabinet and appointees are suited to their jobs, respectful, intelligent, disciplined AND law abiding. No need for pardons--just respect and thanks.
Amen!
Well, a difference would be welcome.
The statement, "where the American economy and the world economy is at risk of collapsing—there is no other way."
...is now seen differently by a majority of humans in the world. But noticing that
would require a media that looks beyond narcissistic domestic politics.
This economy has been captured by the arms industry that requires we risk everything in wars with other powers instead of constructing win-win survival tactics that feed everyone. Climate destabilization is accelerating and Washington continues to withdraw from international treaties, reinvigorating arms races.
Economic policies this administration's advisors are waging now drive international flight away from the sanctions (now against 40 countries) and interest rate decisions that cause developing countries to lose ground. Check out BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and now Saudi Arabia) and the SCO , whose combined economic weight exceeds the G7.
In simple global policy results, a "difference" could help internally for us citizens, as well as affect the departure of others from "our" sphere of influence.
You've got some interesting stuff here, Mr. Markatos, and please tell me more. I've feared for years that our use of our wealth to punish other countries with sanctions has dubious short-term benefits and the long-term effect of encouraging other countries to find ways to bypass the United States. Tell me more about "BRICS," and who is "SCO," whose economic weight exceeds the G7?
Hi Dirk,
I've shared your concern over sanctions and have delighted in the historical and anthropological explorations of economist Michael Hudson who is regularly interviewed by Ben Norton who has a history of digging beyond the superficial narrative in mainstream media. His discoveries of the traditions of jubilee, or debt cancellation, lift it out of the realm of utopian dreams and into the dynamics of societal and political practice as found in the historical record. Years ago I heard a 2008 interview with Yves Smith on the plight of families losing their homes, victims hands of illegal bank practices. Her blog nakedcapitalism.com "Fearless commentary on finance, economics, politics and power" offers a smorgasbord of topics addressed or forwarded by Yves and several other contributors, with analyses typically aligned with long term public interest considerations. BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization are frequently mentioned there.
BRICS - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa - have received applications from several countries responding to recent events. GulfNews.com says, "UAE and Saudi Arabia [and Iran] joining in BRICS will be game changing. ...it will forever shift balance of global power." As I shared with commenter Wilhelm, the image of a plane leaving the US loaded with gold being returned to Germany ...got my attention. Countries have noted the penchant for imposing sanctions and seizing assets," and are taking prudent measures.
sco? JCM enjoyed your comments.
Hi L Wilhelm,
I've recently learned that 3-letter name. It's an expanding group of countries with mutual interests, described by wikipedia as "The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ( SCO)... a Eurasian political, economic, international security and defence organization. It is the world's largest regional organization in terms of geographic scope and population, covering approximately 60% of the area of Eurasia, 40% of the world population. Its combined GDP is around 20% of global GDP." A very interesting economist (and anthropologist) Michael Hudson has pointed out the trend of countries fleeing exploitation based actions of "the West"
and for the alternatives existing through BRICS and SCO. One phrase that got my attention was Hudson's reference to planes carrying gold back to countries that noticed how readily the US and UK seized Venzuela's gold deposited in the UK. Yves Smith's blog, nakedcapitalism.com isn't anti-capitalist, but offers views and cautions from people experienced in finance, industry and long term considerations.
That should be Biden’s campaign slogan - “one decent human being”!
Yes. But let's not kid ourselves about bipartisanship. We do not have it until there are real threats. Until then they (the far right and the rest of the GOP that goes along) are into blackmail and their threats. The lesson for me still is you have to ask for more than what you figure you will be able to settle for and feel some accomplishment. But because we have one side ( the R's) ruled by reactionary ( to be kind) interests and the other more moderate with a progressive that is willing to play ball, we get to inch forward and claim victory... so far. We are in the danger zone really about many so called progressive issues (vital and urgent really) that can move us forward. This explains Bernie Sanders vote against this deal as well. So yeah, if you look at how bad things could be and could get, this was a positive.