Trump is basically in suicide by cop mode, impeachment wise.
— Schooley (@Rschooley) October 7, 2019
Analysis: Russia’s having a pretty good October, thanks in no small part to Donald Trump https://t.co/4tWSrzMGsH
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) October 7, 2019
With people rightly comparing Trump’s current Twitter tirade to the Wizard in the Wizard of Oz. Let us not forgot one of the best quotes from the scarecrow in the Oz:
“Some people without brains do an awful lot of talking, don't you think?” https://t.co/brtqKfaTy5
— Dr. Jennifer Cassidy (@OxfordDiplomat) October 7, 2019
New at @Newsweek – Official Who Heard Call Says President @realDonaldTrump 'Got Rolled' By Turkey and 'Has No Spine' #Kurds #Syria https://t.co/IT0YbDgGm7
— James LaPorta (@JimLaPorta) October 7, 2019
Turkey is killing Kurds. Right now. Our allies in the fight against ISIS are dying. Because Trump – the unethical, stupid, delusional, megalomaniac – decided without input it was a neat idea to leave them at Turkey's mercy.
The peace zone is gone. Here come Iran and Russia.
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) October 7, 2019
Trump’s betrayal of the Kurds isn’t just immoral—there’s no strategic reason for it. https://t.co/WG7KWLD4zU
— Malcolm Nance (@MalcolmNance) October 7, 2019
Trump doesn't seem bothered by the prospect of the Kurds and Turkey going to war with each other because they "are natural enemies." pic.twitter.com/LKq4up1qBL
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 7, 2019
A dot connected. https://t.co/laYLkOY0LA
— Michael Steele (@MichaelSteele) October 7, 2019
JUST NOW: I asked a Senior Administration Official if @realDonaldTrump asked for any favors or was promised anything in exchange for moving US troops to give Turkey room & a free hand to attack our allies. The official dodged the question by denying that Trump was asked to do so.
— Andrew Feinberg (@AndrewFeinberg) October 7, 2019
Is there anything he could do to convince everyone what’s going on? Does he have to blow Putin on the Truman Balcony? https://t.co/VKJqnZ6lXi
— Charles P. Pierce (@CharlesPPierce) October 7, 2019
But, maybe all is not lost in the Republic…
What a wonderful man. A true example of the behavior we should expect from our presidents. pic.twitter.com/YRMP9UVlvj
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) October 7, 2019
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WORLD
And this is why Putin and company have zero fucks to give about where Trump goes from here. They will remain, regardless, in the no-doubt gleeful win-position they’ve been in since he was elected. https://t.co/nu48mzXmvq
— William Gibson (@GreatDismal) October 7, 2019
Trump's betrayal of the Kurds is a gift to Putin and Assad | Analysis by @npwcnn https://t.co/LLBwnNxPKd pic.twitter.com/yoCB9e35UR
— CNN (@CNN) October 7, 2019
We're sorry… We don't want to disrupt you, your families and your loved ones but the inaction of our governments on the climate and ecological emergency is a death sentence. We are terrified, we are angry and we have to #ActNow. Join us in the streets – #InternationalRebellion. pic.twitter.com/fiTIDL4Ubn
— Extinction Rebellion ⌛️ (@ExtinctionR) October 7, 2019
"Hotter summers, colder winters, make more money… don't bother me."
Londoners react to the Extinction Rebellion protesters who are demanding action on climate change by blocking roads in Westminster. pic.twitter.com/tECGnOLrXE
— Channel 4 News (@Channel4News) October 7, 2019
#ExtinctionRebellion have started a two-week climate change protest in central London, with thousands of people expected to turn out to demonstrate and bring parts of the city to a standstill.
Follow live updates: https://t.co/k2BumewN7g
— Sky News (@SkyNews) October 7, 2019
If the Prime Minister can act unlawfully for political reasons, then why shouldn’t the people? https://t.co/UfDb7uyFVd
— Ash Sarkar (@AyoCaesar) October 7, 2019
ICYMI –> The Brazilian Amazon is still burning. Who is responsible? https://t.co/q2XkSQWQ77
— Glenn Kessler (@GlennKesslerWP) October 7, 2019
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BREXITSHAMBLES BRITAIN
Revealed: the EU's point-by-point rejection of Johnson's Brexit plan | Brexit | The Guardian https://t.co/0Qcng81qFC
— Freya McClements (@freyamcc) October 7, 2019
As anonymised text messages from Downing St officials go, this one to @JGForsyth may be the world champ. It is so indiscreet on Johnson’s plans that it must be seen as massive mind games with the anti-no-deal caucus of MPs, Dublin and Berlin… https://t.co/fQP3poANmM
— Robert Peston (@Peston) October 7, 2019
Final thought on Downing St briefing to @spectator – the source seems to be saying they can frustrate the Benn Act and leave on 31 October but also that EU countries will be sorry if they don't let the UK leave. If Downing St was sure it could leave, why the threats?
— Pat Leahy (@PatLeahyIT) October 7, 2019
Cummings beginning to lose it. At each point when this threat is wielded it will be us against the eu27. We can't project enough force enough distance to be of enough help to anyone in such a contingent way. https://t.co/DsYtHQtUqc
— Tony Yates (@t0nyyates) October 7, 2019
“It’s like dealing with children”
Labour’s Emily Thornberry reacts to the briefing from No. 10 that the government will seek to punish EU countries that agree to a Brexit delay.
"For them to go behind that law… this is not grown up behaviour”#Newsnight | @EmilyThornberry pic.twitter.com/JYBw00NepH
— BBC Newsnight (@BBCNewsnight) October 7, 2019
Boris Johnson promises (though not clear why) nation would save £1bn a month from leaving the EU
HMRC says costs to business of just filling in customs forms is £1.25bn a month https://t.co/VjZYoceXB8
— Chris Giles (@ChrisGiles_) October 7, 2019
If there is no Assembly and Executive by 21st October then under the NI (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 the UK Government will:
– Introduce same-sex marriage and opposite-sex civil partnerships by 13th January 2020, finally ensuring equality on this vital issue.
— Jack Armstrong (@JArmstrong95) October 7, 2019
The Overnight Note 