Friday, January 13, 2017

Links for 01/13/17

Links for 01/13/17: Many of Donald Trump's cabinet nominees are on Capitol Hill this week for their confirmation hearings. And, they tend to disagree with many, many things he said on the campaign trail. This is goin...

MGB:_The hearings will be interesting, but what happens afterwards will be fascinating.  Will nominees be withdrawn?  If not, how will Trump and Pence handle Cabinet members doing the right thing against Administration policy?

I like how Cloutier distinguished between consumption and luxury.  It is an important distinction.  It is an interesting question as to whom the bishops are closest to, the new president or Pope Francis and his Franciscan voice in America.  It would be an easier choice if they really understood the law and poltics of abortion and how much they have been played by the GOP.

Luckily for Puerto Rico, the control board will prevent the new governor from doing too much damage. Still, it will be interesting to see if he stays bought. I expect he will.


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