Documents tagged "Democracy"
Found 7 documents with this tag
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_030060.txt
Key people mentioned in the document include Tony Judt and Roger Cohen. Key places mentioned are New York City, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia, and Egypt. The topics covered in the articles range from the Tony Awards to democracy in the Middle East, specifically focusing on events in Tunisia and Egypt, as well as reforms efforts in Jordan and the situation in Syria.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029448.txt
This document discusses the concept of self-deception and its potential impact on leaders like President Barack Obama. It highlights that even intelligent individuals can fall prey to self-deception, which can have far-reaching consequences. The author points out two mistakes made by Obama in his early presidency, one with immediate negative effects and another that took eight years to mature. The text emphasizes the importance of recognizing and overcoming self-deception to make sound decisions as a leader.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029288.txt
The document discusses the relationship between President Trump and billionaire Thomas J. Barrack Jr., with whom he has had a close friendship for over three decades. Barrack recently criticized Trump's rhetoric in an interview with the Washington Post, expressing his disappointment and urging him to be more careful with his language. The conversation also touches on the issue of Saudi Arabia and Paul Manafort.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029285.txt
The document appears to be a series of emails between Jeffrey E. and Lawrence Summers, discussing the topic of Donald Trump's rhetoric. One email mentions Thomas J. Barrack Jr., who has known Trump for three decades, as someone who is "stunned" by the president's behavior. The discussion also touches on the issue of press coverage surrounding Trump's campaign manager Paul Manafort and how it could negatively impact the president.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029108.txt
The document discusses a conversation between two individuals, Larry and Jeffrey, regarding their thoughts on President Trump's rhetoric and its potential impact. Larry mentions that he recently met with Softbank deputy Najeeb or some such PIF guy, while Jeffrey expresses concern about the public link to Paul Manafort being a disaster. The conversation also touches upon billionaires Thomas J. Barrack Jr. and Jared Kushner, as well as the importance of remaining close to the president during times of turmoil.
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_029106.txt
This document is a forwarded email from Lawrence Summers to Jeffrey Epstein, regarding an article in The Washington Post about Thomas J. Barrack Jr. and his relationship with President Trump. In the email, Summers expresses concern that Barrack should stay out of the press, especially since any connection to Paul Manafort would be disastrous. Summers also refers to the situation as a "staggering shit show."
HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_019233.txt
The article by Arch Puddington discusses the strategies and tactics used by modern authoritarians to undermine democracy. Key people mentioned include Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The methods discussed include propaganda, repression of civil society, and manipulation of elections. The article concludes that while authoritarianism has been on the rise in recent years, it is still possible to defend and promote democracy around the world.