by Countable | 10.6.17
Good morning, friends, from everyone here at Countable, and from me, Managing Editor Andrea Seabrook. A few stories we're watching right now, that may have slipped through the cracks:
Let's all be thankful we're reading (or ignoring) The Daily Countable right now, because hey, that means we're still here. Yeah, that says something about the sheer volume of scary, existential threats we've faced this past week. And I mean 'We.' Even those of us who didn't know anyone in the Las Vegas massacre, or don't have people in Puerto Rico, or who can usually ignore vague international nuclear threats. Being an engaged and informed citizen, watching and trying to affect our government, is really hard sometimes. Personally. But there's a kind of civic heroism to what you're doing that drives us forward at Countable and in our democracy. Thank you.
Hey, it's Friday! which, among DC media types, is also called,
Listen, being a reporter is great, especially if you're like me and can barely contain your fascination with people and their stories. But if you're a fan of Friday evenings — if you like to slice a little time off your workday, get a jump on the weekend, or pop-out for drinks or treats — do not become a political journalist.
Here, let me quote the NBC drama The West Wing:
Donna: What’s take out the trash day? Josh: Friday. Donna: I mean, what is it? Josh: Any stories we have to give the press that we’re not wild about, we give all in a lump on Friday. Donna: Why do you do it in a lump? Josh: Instead of one at a time? Donna: I’d think you’d want to spread them out. Josh: They’ve got X column inches to fill, right They’re going to fill them no matter what. Donna: Yes. Josh: So if we give them one story, that story’s X column inches. Donna: And if we give them five stories … Josh: They’re a fifth the size. Donna: Why do you do it on Friday? Josh: Because no one reads the paper on Saturday. Donna: You guys are real populists, aren’t you?
Yeah, back in the olden days of Y2K, it may have been about column inches and morning newspapers, but it's an apt description of what we all call The Friday News Dump. Here are a few stories the Trump Administration has dropped on a Friday afternoon:
So, you can see why, here in Washington, it's less TGIF than TFND — The Friday News Dump. What could it be today? Stick with us at Countable and we'll make sure you know. The fastest way to get word is to turn on push notifications for the Countable, on your phone and your web browser.
Have a relaxing weekend, friends. We all need it after this week. And you and I both know, the week isn't over until after TFND.
— Andrea Seabrook, Managing Editor
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Walmart and Aldi need to be held accountable for selling product processed by North Korean slave labor. This supply chain must be reconfigured. This situation represents both human rights violations on behalf of China and North Korea as well as Walmart and Aldi. It also undermines our national security in providing money to a regime, under sanctions, that poses a threat to the US.
In big business, it's what ever way to get it cheaper. How and why be damned.
Do the right thing and pull those products from the shelves!
Why are U.S. corporations helping to violate human rights!! Just because they didn’t actually do the human rights violation , they are accessories before and after the fact!!
Not a surprise.
The US should take action against Walmart and push Germany to take action against Aldi.
So when is the US going to fine Walmart and Aldi? If we would take swift action against China. How about our own big businesses.
Thank you Countable for accurate, up to date easy to understand news. I've told many about countable and get many thanks for the tip. Please keep doing what your doing!
We have plenty of salmon both fresh water and salt water here in our own oceans, rivers, and Great Lakes! Why are we importing this from anywhere but our own waters so we can support American fisherman? You know why because the Enviornmental movement is such a major stick in the spoke of our own interests and people listen to those goofs! Until then enjoy your North Korean Salmon!
An amendment should be made to over turn Citizens United so the NRA doesn’t have so much influence over our elected officials. They own this congress and this president.
Hold all wicked regimes accountable by withholding your money. Walmart Aldi, the federal government.
We need to punish the companies that are doing business with North Korea and I would make it more difficult for companies to manufacture goods in China, remember China has and been a communist country
Folks don’t investigate where they shop. When things are cheaper somewhere you have to wonder why. Buyer beware, folks nothing is really Free. Shop Walmart and support China.
Is it just me or does every intelligent individual wake up every morning since November 2016 thinking what fresh he’ll will we suffer today?
If we expect China and Russia to enforce critical sanctions against North Korea, America must lead the way. Any Walmart connection, no matter how small it may be considered, must be severed. Any American funds that support North Korea is any fashion need be stopped. Now.
Not sure if I 100% believe this. Walmart, maybe, but Aldi has been pushing with their initiative to be using more natural products that are safely produced, this would be counterintuitive. Secondly, who is producing this information, someone with a stake in competing food locations or a neutral party?
I can’t help but notice that whenever there’s a day of recognition for minority groups this President does or says something atrocious about that minority group. I wonder if he’s using those days as an agenda reminder.
I see the Democrats Alt-Left Terrorist Groups ( Antifa, Bamn and BLM ) are Planning on Terrorizing America again this week.....Great job Democrats !!! Reeeeeeeeeeesist !!!!!!!
I thought tonight’s dump was going to be Kelly resigning. Waiting. Still believe it’s happening.
Everyone is suddenly all abuzz about this, but was going on throughout the previous administration without concern. Walmart simply needs to cease and desist providing goods or services that funnel The fruits of our capitalist prosperity to socialist/communist enemy states.