As no one commented on this on the last thread, I'm going to repost here at the top. There are revelations in this interview!! Please make time to listen if you haven't heard it already. It gives me hope that Mueller will soon have something huge for us.
"Carole Cadwalladr's investigation into Cambridge Analytica's role in Brexit led her to Russian connections and the Trump campaign. She says British investigators are working 'closely with the FBI.'"
Please take a half hour and listen to Thursday's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Much of this information has just come out. Part of what was hidden in Britain came out only Sunday.
I had seen the stories, listener. Doesn't seem at all surprising these days. I continue to hope against hope that the attempt to pull the UK out of the EU will collapse in the nick of time. The Conservative Party seems to be falling to pieces, but unfortunately the Liberal Party does not seem to be strong enough to seize control and change the country's course. As in the US, the two major parties' combined share of the popular vote has been in decline for a long time. Of course Brexit suits Russian diplomatic ambitions just fine.
I've lost track, but a few days ago the Brexit Secretary resigned, followed a few hours later by the Foreign Secretary, none other than Boris Johnson. At that point the PM was quoted as opining that Brexit might not come about at all. Of course, her position was none too secure at that point, with both Labour and Tory MPs making not so subtle comments. In fact, I half expected her to be out of No. 10 before Trump got to London. Apparently, her position is firmer than I supposed.
in light of the urgent plea, I did make time to read the story (you didn't say there was a transcript!). I agree with Alan: Nothing really surprising about Cambridge Analytica and others being involved in both campaigns. Even the bit about the Russians apparently hacking into the Cambridge Analytica server isn't particularly surprising, although it does potentially provide insight into how the Russian trolls could be so effective.
We are well into an extended string of hundred-degree-plus days here; not record-breaking temperatures, though. The records for this time of year are over 110 degrees. Gardening on the south side of the house in the afternoons is not indicated.
I ordered an online drawing course that seems about my current speed; downloading and burning to DVD is time-consuming, but under way. It is far easier just to view the sessions, but DVD's give me flexibility. I can download one session per night and burn it in the morning. Most of the lessons are bigger files than can fit onto a single-layer DVD, but the compression required to make them fit will be unnoticeable.
There should be a law that American flags, as well as uniforms for US military personnel, must be made on US soil using only fabric etc made on US soil by US companies.
I'm going to write to my senators and congressman about this. Could someone with better googling skills than mine please research whether a law already exists requiring American flags to be manufactured in America? If there is one, it needs to be enforced. If there isn't one, then one needs to be passed. It would be even better if they were required to be union made, but I don't suppose that requirement could realistically be enshrined in law.
Or she is responsible for such a doomed enterprise that no one in his or her right mind would want to step into her shoes. The whole thing seems bollixed up beyond hope.
Why would the WH need a cyber security coordinator? It's much simpler just to let the Russians see all their cyber traffic etc. right from the start. :P
P.s. Wonder when Russian language is going to start being compulsory in U.S. Schools? (Only half jesting)
Bill, it was in my mind that there is a requirement, though I didn't recall that it was only for official flags. I still think it should be a blanket requirement.
Finished Asimov's Guide to Science. The first chapter or two of Part 2, on the life sciences, were rough going. Once we got into nucleic acid, though, things picked up considerably and I enjoyed the rest of the book. Now reading Asimov's Guide to the Bible. Needless to say, it's fascinating.
As no one commented on this on the last thread, I'm going to repost here at the top. There are revelations in this interview!! Please make time to listen if you haven't heard it already. It gives me hope that Mueller will soon have something huge for us.
ReplyDelete"Carole Cadwalladr's investigation into Cambridge Analytica's role in Brexit led her to Russian connections and the Trump campaign. She says British investigators are working 'closely with the FBI.'"
Please take a half hour and listen to Thursday's Fresh Air with Terry Gross. Much of this information has just come out. Part of what was hidden in Britain came out only Sunday.
https://www.npr.org/2018/07/19/630443485/reporter-shows-the-links-between-the-men-behind-brexit-and-the-trump-campaign
I had seen the stories, listener. Doesn't seem at all surprising these days. I continue to hope against hope that the attempt to pull the UK out of the EU will collapse in the nick of time. The Conservative Party seems to be falling to pieces, but unfortunately the Liberal Party does not seem to be strong enough to seize control and change the country's course. As in the US, the two major parties' combined share of the popular vote has been in decline for a long time. Of course Brexit suits Russian diplomatic ambitions just fine.
DeleteAlan
I've lost track, but a few days ago the Brexit Secretary resigned, followed a few hours later by the Foreign Secretary, none other than Boris Johnson. At that point the PM was quoted as opining that Brexit might not come about at all. Of course, her position was none too secure at that point, with both Labour and Tory MPs making not so subtle comments. In fact, I half expected her to be out of No. 10 before Trump got to London. Apparently, her position is firmer than I supposed.
Deletein light of the urgent plea, I did make time to read the story (you didn't say there was a transcript!). I agree with Alan: Nothing really surprising about Cambridge Analytica and others being involved in both campaigns. Even the bit about the Russians apparently hacking into the Cambridge Analytica server isn't particularly surprising, although it does potentially provide insight into how the Russian trolls could be so effective.
DeleteWe are well into an extended string of hundred-degree-plus days here; not record-breaking temperatures, though. The records for this time of year are over 110 degrees. Gardening on the south side of the house in the afternoons is not indicated.
ReplyDeleteI ordered an online drawing course that seems about my current speed; downloading and burning to DVD is time-consuming, but under way. It is far easier just to view the sessions, but DVD's give me flexibility. I can download one session per night and burn it in the morning. Most of the lessons are bigger files than can fit onto a single-layer DVD, but the compression required to make them fit will be unnoticeable.
--Alan
Schaudenfreude strikes again:
ReplyDeleteTrump flags and hats made in China are reportedly being held up at customs as trade war heats up[Click]
Body language of a stooge.[Click]
—Alan
LOL on the first headline. That's what I call poetic justice!
DeleteThere should be a law that American flags, as well as uniforms for US military personnel, must be made on US soil using only fabric etc made on US soil by US companies.
DeleteAs Trump targets trade, a Chinese factory says it's been hired to make flags for Trump's 2020 campaign - Click
DeleteI'm going to write to my senators and congressman about this. Could someone with better googling skills than mine please research whether a law already exists requiring American flags to be manufactured in America? If there is one, it needs to be enforced. If there isn't one, then one needs to be passed. It would be even better if they were required to be union made, but I don't suppose that requirement could realistically be enshrined in law.
I haven't done an internet search, but my memory is that there is a law applying only to official flags of the US government.
DeleteI lied about our weather. This morning's newspaper forecast is now for a three-day cold snap--99F, 99F, 99F.
ReplyDeleteAlan
LMEO Break out the longjohns!
DeleteOr she is responsible for such a doomed enterprise that no one in his or her right mind would want to step into her shoes. The whole thing seems bollixed up beyond hope.
Delete--Alan
The Blogger Gremlin switched my comments. This one should have been:
DeleteWe packed them up a while back; why else would this happen? [grin]
Alan
That's the way it always goes. *grin*
DeleteHang onto your hats:
ReplyDeleteWhite House Eliminates Cybersecurity Coordinator Role
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/15/technology/white-house-cybersecurity.html
Why would the WH need a cyber security coordinator? It's much simpler just to let the Russians see all their cyber traffic etc. right from the start. :P
DeleteP.s. Wonder when Russian language is going to start being compulsory in U.S. Schools? (Only half jesting)
Had my little grands for 11 hours today. I am completely exhaustified!!
ReplyDeletePower out with a bang for three hours. Not even hot here. Eighty degrees, and 78 for tomorrow. Ah. Well.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're okay! ♥
DeleteBlogger won't let me reply in the correct place!
ReplyDeleteBill, it was in my mind that there is a requirement, though I didn't recall that it was only for official flags. I still think it should be a blanket requirement.
Finished Asimov's Guide to Science. The first chapter or two of Part 2, on the life sciences, were rough going. Once we got into nucleic acid, though, things picked up considerably and I enjoyed the rest of the book. Now reading Asimov's Guide to the Bible. Needless to say, it's fascinating.
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