tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12400481.post4980241664046008800..comments2023-03-12T06:10:37.584-05:00Comments on Reform Politics: Is Cash King? A short discussion about money in this campaign.Kurt Hohensteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01090317880364737007noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12400481.post-78375589039281199502016-06-03T19:41:53.940-05:002016-06-03T19:41:53.940-05:00Hi Kurt,
The IG's report noted: Each of the ot...Hi Kurt,<br />The IG's report noted: Each of the other former secretaries, in addition to current Secretary of State John F. Kerry, was interviewed for the IG review. The report cites “long-standing systemic weaknesses” in recordkeeping. It calls out former secretary Colin L. Powell for also violating department policy for his use of a personal email account while in office. Further, according to Forbes, " to the extent that she is criticized because “she did not comply with the Department’s policies that were implemented in accordance with the Federal Records Act,” the report is making a legal judgment that is not particularly strong. Note how she is not labeled as violating any statute, but rather, a real mouthful of mush – “the Department’s policies that were implemented in accordance with the Federal Records Act.” So we are talking about obscure, dull, bureaucratic policies. Not a criminal statute. Not even a civil statute – just the bureaucratic policies."<br /><br />Enough about the emails.<br /><br />Carolgotboxrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14832361138439939642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12400481.post-37418983638212234442016-05-27T12:58:30.316-05:002016-05-27T12:58:30.316-05:00Hello, Kurt,
I am so enjoying your Blog on Reform ...Hello, Kurt,<br />I am so enjoying your Blog on Reform Politics, and took your recent class on Election 2016 at UCLA Extension. Before that I took your class a couple of years ago on the Military History of the United States. I was wondering if you read the Los Angeles Times Op-Ed article yesterday (May 26) titled "The Hiroshima Myth" by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick? The gist of it is that the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki did NOT prompt Japan's surrender and they were unnecessary. Wonder what you think of it? If you can't find the article, I can mail you a copy. Thanks. <br />Jackie <br />P.S. I grew up in Southern Illinois, farm country, and know what you mean about localities/regions of the country who have different priorities when voting.Jake Huskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04347516755157523171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12400481.post-11305353046064449242016-05-27T09:07:30.130-05:002016-05-27T09:07:30.130-05:00Those who wanted excitement this year are certainl...Those who wanted excitement this year are certainly getting it! In my opinion, it seems our best bet will be to continue to hope for a house divided as the outcome. Never thought I'd look forward to gridlock!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16586791821864180111noreply@blogger.com