Tag: Taiwan
Stevenson’s army, March 26
– Some Senators want NSA to spy inside USA
-HFAC votes repeal of 2002 AUMF.
– Chinese planes harass Taiwan.
– Saudis drill with Greeks.
I’ve noticed that many news media now spell the term for the Turkic people in Xinjiang Uyghur instead of Uighur. And it’s supposed to be pronounced oy-gher instead of wee-gher. Get with the new program.
We talked in class about the budget deficits. WaPo has a easy way to raise money.
CNAS has a new sanctions newsletter.
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Stevenson’s army, March 2
Although the new USTR has not yet been confirmed, the administration released a trade agenda, stressing more challenges to China.
WSJ says allies aren’t all aligned with US on China.
Brazilian prof says Latin American governments are caught between US & Chinese tech war.
Lawfare previews CFR report on preventing war over Taiwan.
Politico discusses Democratic challengers to Biden foreign policy.
Just so you know: AP notes that Democrats dislike GOP use of “Democrat” as an adjective. [In my case, it’s fingernails-on-a-blackboard cringeworthy.]
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Stevenson’s army, January 29
Bipartisan Senate group looks to rules changes short of ending filibusters.
NSC shifts from Middle East to China issues
BTW, China says Taiwan independence means war.
FEMA asks for troops to help in vaccinations.
DOD blocks admission of Trump loyalists to advisory boards.
DOD questions Taliban compliance with deal.
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Stevenson’s army, January 14
Loyalty test? Army loyalty test.
UCMJ can be used against rioters.
Algorithms have consequences.
CNN explains why the JCS spoke out.
Note the leadership gaps.
Administration touts new Taiwan policy — and declassifies its major policy paper.
WSJ says Iran is working on nuclear weapons materials.
CNAS has new report on countering China’s technology policy.
Thinking like a politician: Punchbowl News suggests motives of the ten GOP who voted for impeachment.
Ten Republicans voted for Trump’s impeachment. Here’s how to think of them:
Rep. John Katko of New York is an upstate Republican who always has a tough general election race. His defection is notable because he’s the top Republican on the Homeland Security Committee — a chair if Republicans win the House back — so a break like this with the president is something.
Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois has been a harsh Trump critic for quite awhile. So, no surprise here, and no internal dynamics to note. He’s picked a lane — institutional hawk with an independent, anti-Trump streak — and he’s sticking to it.
Rep. Liz Cheney of Wyoming, of course, is the most notable yes vote. Her decision to support impeachment likely gave political cover to the rest of the nine who joined her. Cheney’s internal image has been cemented: If you’re aligned with Trump, she’s a turncoat. If you’re part of the party that wants to move on from the 45th president, she did well by you. More about her in a minute.
Rep. Fred Upton of Michigan is a veteran Republican who doesn’t get hurt by standing up for what he believes in. Upton has been in the House for 35 years — he probably has 100 percent name ID at home. His district went narrowly for Trump in 2020 — 51-47 — and Upton won by nearly 16 points.
Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler of Washington State also has a district that voted narrowly for Trump. She typically wins her seat handily. She has no leadership position at risk by taking this vote.
Rep. Dan Newhouse of Washington State was on everyone’s watch list. Newhouse said before the vote he was undecided and then dropped a statement right as he got to the floor saying he’d vote to oust Trump. Newhouse’s district is solidly for Trump, so we’ll see how this plays out for him politically.
Rep. Peter Meijer of Michigan continues a trend of really interesting Republicans from the Grand Rapids area — Meijer’s predecessor was Justin Amash. This district seems to reward people who don’t fall in line with the party. Also, Meijer’s family owns the massive Meijer supermarket chain in the Midwest, so he has the personal resources and name ID to withstand attacks.
Rep. Tom Rice of South Carolina was a shocker that the Hill press corps and GOP leadership didn’t see coming. His district is conservative — Trump won by 20 points — and many people thought his yes vote was a mistake. It wasn’t. He said this in a statement Wednesday evening:
It has been a week since so many were injured, the United States Capitol was ransacked, and six people were killed, including two police officers. Yet, the President has not addressed the nation to ask for calm. He has not visited the injured and grieving. He has not offered condolences. Yesterday in a press briefing at the border, he said his comments were ‘perfectly appropriate.’ I have backed this President through thick and thin for four years. I campaigned for him and voted for him twice. But, this utter failure is inexcusable.
Rep. Anthony Gonzales of Ohio was a bit of a surprise to some onlookers. The former NFL wide receiver and Ohio State grad cuts his own image in the House.
Rep. David Valadao of California is perpetually one of the most endangered lawmakers in Congress. The Central Valley Republican was first elected in 2012, lost in 2018 and just won the House seat back. His district voted overwhelmingly for Joe Biden in November, so politically, this is a good move.
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Stevenson’s army, January 12
SecState Pompeo seems determined to change many existing policies before January 20
in order to lock in Trump views and box in Biden. This week he did it with Taiwan and the Houthis. Yesterday he put Cuba on the terrorist supporter list. And today he going to link Iran to al Qaeda.
Meanwhile, Reuters says DOD is violating the new law blocking troop withdrawals from Afghanistan.
Dean Cohen calls for punishment of Capitol rioters.
Interesting case: MD Senators defend head of military medical school.
Politico warns of extremists in US military ranks.
As the son of a policeman, I’ve long been concerned about the militarization of local police. TNSR has good article.
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Stevenson’s army, January 11
No 25th amendment removal: Pence doesn’t want it and those still in the cabinet are loyalists. Failed impeachment: House Democrats have the votes to impeach; I don’t see 17 GOP Senators voting to convict. Possible censure: toothless punishment, so most likely. Meanwhile, activists plan disruptions Jan 17 and 20.
Jim Fallows makes the case for punishment.
Meanwhile SecState Pompeo plants some landmines: designating Houthi as terrorists and dropping restrictions on dealing with Taiwan.
Biden will name Bill Burns as CIA Direector.
And don’t forget the 1997 law that lets Congress repeal late stage regulations.
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