Sunday, June 16, 2024

Politics Corner June 16

   


photo mine  (beware of Harlan)

The world has rejected Putin's ludicrous offer of a ceasefire if Ukraine cedes all territory that Russia claims (which is more than it is attempting to hold onto). Most of nations of the world gathered in Switzerland - Russia was pointedly not invited to propose an alternative - peace as soon as Russia retreats from Ukraine. I don't expect Putin to accept but he has been put on notice. [Associated Press] https://apnews.com/article/ukraine-russia-switzerland-war-conference-burgenstock-568cafee5fbe9c3b19b79b041583a5d6


eat your heart out Ivanka 
via Associated Press 

While Zelensky keeps making more friends, Netanyahu keeps making enemies. We'll see if the IDF plan to stop daytime attacks so more AID can enter Gaza happens or helps. I could be cynical and say Bibi just wants the ICC and ICJ off his back but I'm hoping for anything positive. [United Nations]


via Times of Israel 

Let's talk about Aileen Cannon. In fact let's ask a retired judge about Aileen Cannon and her extensions into infinity on even beginning the Trump government document theft case. Is it intentional? Is she incompetent? Both? [NPR] https://www.npr.org/2024/06/15/nx-s1-5003112/former-federal-judge-deciphers-aileen-cannons-judicial-choices-in-trump-case


via Wikipedia 

A federal judge turned Arkansas and Tennessee down for not having standing. They wanted the judge to overturn a federal policy that included time off for abortion procedures and recovery. [NBC] https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-challenging-abortion-federal-rules-rcna157334


via NBC 

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