Birthdays and feats mark mid August calendar notes
On this day in 2021 several anniversaries and birthdays are noted including Allan Pinkerton Walt Kelly Van Johnson Leonard Bernstein Monty Hall and Rachael Ray. The Voyager 2 mission is highlighted for its data transmissions since 1977 with Saturn and Neptune closests in 1981 and 1989. Tim Burton is quoted about nightmares and life. A historical note recalls Matthew Webb’s 1875 English Channel swim. The Moon phase places between the full moon on August 22 and last quarter on August 30.
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Mandate COVID vaccines now to protect work and school
Washington Post columnist argues for mandatory COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment and enrollment. He cites full FDA approval for Pfizer and urges universities and governments to enforce vaccines, with boosters likely, to curb rising cases and deaths nationwide.
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Ripple effects of Afghanistan reach beyond the region
The piece notes criticism of President Biden over the Afghan withdrawal and its regional impact. It cites German Chancellor Merkel calling the move bitter, British MP Tugendhat labeling it shameful, and claims of intelligence conflicts. Defense Secretary Austin and Biden clash on conditions at Kabul airport.
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Attacks by Islamic Terrorism and Western Weakness in Biden Era
Yoram Ettinger warns that Islamic terrorists aim to topple regimes and impose a global Islamic order driven by jihad. He asserts terrorists will exploit Western weakness, immigration, and demographic shifts to erode freedoms and sow chaos while criticizing President Biden as weak after seven months in office.
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Biden should balance competence with confrontation in politics
Perry Bacon Jr. argues the Biden team overreached on a pure competence strategy. He notes solid economic data and vaccination gains amid a broader partisan battlefield, saying wins may not translate to approval as Republicans push culture war issues across policy lines.
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