I need to do a quick blog today. I’m up a bit late and I have to go see Doctor Birky in about an hour. Maybe tomorrow I write about yesterday’s gig. For today here’s some links that have been piling up.
A Distant Glance | A travel log for an intraspective journey – Phil Harrington
This is the blog of the Methodist minister who sings in my choir. I have only read the entry from December 15th. I think he started this blog when he took a hiatus from the ministry.
The Perfect Weapon: How Russian Cyberpower Invaded the U.S. – The New York Times
A long recent article detailing history of foreign cyber warfare.
Protests Erupt in Poland Over New Law on Public Gatherings – The New York Times
If I understand this correctly, this is more of the repression coming from the right.
Pageant Silences Beauty Queen, a Critic of China, at U.S. Contest – The New York Times
The pageant has changed its tune a bit since this report. however, it’s worth reading for the weird way China tries to control situations in other countries.
Donald Trump’s Nominees Are In for a Rough Ride – The New York Times
There is no law about vetting a president. There are however laws about vetting most government officials including the president’s new group.
How Trump Can Avoid the Ethical Tar Pit – The New York Times
Judicial Watch, the source of this article, is, I believe, a right leaning organization. They still want Trump to divest.
Buck Up, Democrats, and Fight Like Republicans – The New York Times
Like Republicans in 2000, that is. A useful comparison of how partisans react to losing.
Democratic House Candidates Were Also Targets of Russian Hacking – The New York Times
This follows the longer report on national subversion by Russians above. Who knew they were taking such a close interest in this stuff.