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1. about 2 hours ago on Clay Jones

   “… Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic former House speaker, mounted a forceful denunciation of Thursday’s first visit to the US Capitol by Donald Trump since he incited a mob to attack it on January 6 2021, accusing him of returning with “the same mission of dismantling our democracy”.

   In remarks that triggered a fresh war of words between the pair, Pelosi said the former president’s visit to discuss strategy with congressional Republicans in advance of the election amounted to a symbolic return to the scene of a crime that he deliberately initiated.

   “Today, the instigator of an insurrection is returning to the scene of the crime,” Pelosi said in a statement. “January 6 was a crime against the Capitol, that saw Nazi and Confederate flags flying under the dome that Lincoln built.”

   She added: “It was a crime against the constitution and its peaceful transfer of power, in a desperate attempt to cling to power. And it was a crime against members, heroic police officers and staff, that resulted in death, injury and trauma that endure to this day.” …"

   — theguardian .com/us-news/article/2024/jun/13/nancy-pelosi-trump-capitol

2. about 2 hours ago on Al Goodwyn Editorial Cartoons

   “… ATLANTA (AP) — Many Americans are unenthusiastic about a November rematch of the 2020 presidential election. But presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump appears to stoke more anger and fear among Americans from his opposing party than President Joe Biden does from his.

   A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that Democrats are more likely to report feeling “fearful” or “angry” about the prospects of another Trump term than Republicans are about the idea of Biden remaining in the White House.

   The emotional reaction Trump inspires may work in his favor too, though, since the poll also found that Republicans are more excited about the prospect of a Trump win than Democrats are about a Biden victory.

   Seven in 10 Democrats say the words “angry” or “fearful” would describe their emotions “extremely well” or “very well” upon a Trump victory. A smaller majority of Republicans – 56% – say the same about a Biden triumph. About 6 in 10 Democrats cite both emotions when contemplating a Trump victory. Again, that exceeds the roughly 4 out of 10 Republicans who said they would feel both angry and scared about Biden prevailing. …"

   — apnews .com/article/democrats-republicans-emotions-election-poll-biden-trump-2d29d5b0be4fe11272ec372542b76b44

3. about 2 hours ago on ViewsMidEast

   “My genes are the same as my god’s genes … and my god/religion is the only true one” seems to be the cause of far too many wars.

4. about 2 hours ago on Jeff Danziger

   Norway is the country with the most electric car population. In this country, the share of plug-in electric vehicles (PHEVs) reaches 75 percent.

5. about 3 hours ago on ViewsBusiness

   “… Ms von der Leyen’s European People’s Party (EPP) was the biggest winner from the recent EU parliament elections, cementing the German conservative’s bid for five more years helming the executive body of the world’s second-largest economy.

   The expectation is that EU leaders will ultimately support Ms von der Leyen and her name will be proposed to the European Parliament for approval. …" — rte .ie/news/2024/0617/1455047-simon-harris-brussels/

   “… BRUSSELS — Leaders of European Union countries reached no final agreement on candidates for the bloc’s top jobs Monday, but several praised the record of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, and she appeared on track to secure their endorsement later this month for a second term in office.

   “There is no agreement tonight at this stage,” EU Council President Charles Michel said after chairing an informal dinner summit in Brussels. The 27 leaders were weighing the fallout from the recent European elections and how to take those results into account as they nominate candidates for the top posts. …" — nwaonline .com/news/2024/jun/18/european-commission-president-praised/

6. about 19 hours ago on Jeff Danziger

   What Batteries Last Longest in Cold Weather?

   Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4/LFP) batteries last the longest in cold weather. With greater depth of discharge and a lower self-discharge rate, LiFePO4 batteries only lose about 2% of storage capacity below 32°F(0°C). Lead acid batteries that lose about 20-30% at the same temperature and typically have a depth of discharge of around 50%.

7. about 21 hours ago on Al Goodwyn Editorial Cartoons

   Back to 17th century style rule [authoritarian monarchy] if TFG is reelected …

   — heritage .org/press/project-2025-publishes-comprehensive-policy-guide-mandate-leadership-the-conservative-promise

8. about 24 hours ago on Michael Ramirez

   Why is it so difficult to be as conservative — in dealing with gun safety — as we are with automobile safety?

9. 1 day ago on Michael Ramirez

   Does a “good guy” with, e.g. a car, automatically nullify a “bad guy” [with a car]?

10. 1 day ago on Ted Rall

    The mortality/ethics of US politics are very convoluted.