Omarosa claims her paycheck is hush money. There was no sexual relationship or a lawyer so how can she claim her salary is hush money?
Trump used a similar scheme with Karen McDougal. The Playboy model received a salary from the National Enquirer. So, while Omarosa’s story is different, her statement is realistic. It wasn’t immediately apparent to Ms. Dougal the monies paid to her from the National Enquirer was hush money.
The way Trump treats women is really diabolical. I think paying through employment for hush money is more threatening than a straight forward payment, unless someone approached a woman in a parking lot with death threats.
I find Trump’s schemes very worrisome. But, employment is extremely important and rewarding. A job supports a family. I do believe to have hush money in such a scheme is very alarming. I don’t like the way he regards women.
His press secretary is hostage as well. Supposedly she does nothing but puppet Trump. That is controlling and abusive. There are some things simply wrong in this world and Trump’s “handling of women” is just wrong.
By the way, I thought we already dealt with media stenography with Judith Miller.
I find Omarosa as well prepared to defend herself and her book. I wish her well.
Thursday, August 16, 2018
If Trump is willing to punish critics, what occurs in any reward for speaking in advocacy of Trump's policies?
This action is part of a broader effort by Mr. Trump (click here) to suppress freedom of speech & punish critics. It should gravely worry all Americans, including intelligence professionals, about the cost of speaking out. My principles are worth far more than clearances. I will not relent.
This is a two edged sword regarding freedom of speech and punishment to suppress it. We know Trump seeks punishment, as if the country's Daddy, to those he does not like and speech he is not pleased with, BUT, what occurs in the opposite realm?
I think we see that a lot with FOX and Trump's best friend, Hannity. There is definitely an understanding between the FOX News outlet and it's commentators that Trump can do nothing wrong.
I think he stated during his election that if Russia found the 30 thousand emails he believed necessary for his victory, "...you would be rewarded mightily by our press." So, Trump has this concept down when it comes to favorable and unfavorable press dialogues with the country. Trump is attempting to silence critics because he already has FOX News as a lap dog and he is still receiving criticism.
I think the concept of rewards and punishments are all part of his strategy to manage HIS REWARDS OF POWER. It is vital people, like former CIA Directors and others. be part of the national dialogue. It is important to critique the White House policies. That critique can be very harsh and rightfully so. This President has brought this on himself. I sincerely believes he thrives on hate and this is all part of his dysfunctional personality.
I might add it is the right of any American such as former CIA Directors and others to participate in their democracy and to MAINTAIN that democracy and PROTECT that democracy.
The media of the USA has an obligation to bring the truth forward to the people, especially when there has been such a concerted effort to end the truth in reporting by Trump for some time now; ie: The Birther issue, etc. Truth is a premium and finding GENUINE AMERICAN TRUTH has value. I still think Americans need to subscribe to local and national news media and stay abreast of THE TRUTH. The USA is a democracy that runs on choices by the people and Russia has found a way to harness that to it's benefit. We have to end it. The truth is vital to our democracy and those that carry the truth to the people are great Americans.
One aspect of the investigations and trials taking place is a growing awareness of the ability of countries like Russia to use the USA free market to launder money. How widespread is it? Both domestically and abroad. The Steele Dossier (click here) is a wake up call. I think Americans and their allies need to begin the process of eliminating the money laundering of communist leaders and business persons/oligarchs. I think the money laundering is a sincere problem, occurs under the radar and needs to end for the sake of our democracy.
-Russian regime has been cultivating, supporting and assisting TRUMP for at least 5 years. Aim, endorsed by PUTIN, has been to encourage splits and divisions in western alliance
I think it was a heck of a lot longer than 5 years and became an intricate method of conducting business.
This is a two edged sword regarding freedom of speech and punishment to suppress it. We know Trump seeks punishment, as if the country's Daddy, to those he does not like and speech he is not pleased with, BUT, what occurs in the opposite realm?
I think we see that a lot with FOX and Trump's best friend, Hannity. There is definitely an understanding between the FOX News outlet and it's commentators that Trump can do nothing wrong.
I think he stated during his election that if Russia found the 30 thousand emails he believed necessary for his victory, "...you would be rewarded mightily by our press." So, Trump has this concept down when it comes to favorable and unfavorable press dialogues with the country. Trump is attempting to silence critics because he already has FOX News as a lap dog and he is still receiving criticism.
I think the concept of rewards and punishments are all part of his strategy to manage HIS REWARDS OF POWER. It is vital people, like former CIA Directors and others. be part of the national dialogue. It is important to critique the White House policies. That critique can be very harsh and rightfully so. This President has brought this on himself. I sincerely believes he thrives on hate and this is all part of his dysfunctional personality.
I might add it is the right of any American such as former CIA Directors and others to participate in their democracy and to MAINTAIN that democracy and PROTECT that democracy.
The media of the USA has an obligation to bring the truth forward to the people, especially when there has been such a concerted effort to end the truth in reporting by Trump for some time now; ie: The Birther issue, etc. Truth is a premium and finding GENUINE AMERICAN TRUTH has value. I still think Americans need to subscribe to local and national news media and stay abreast of THE TRUTH. The USA is a democracy that runs on choices by the people and Russia has found a way to harness that to it's benefit. We have to end it. The truth is vital to our democracy and those that carry the truth to the people are great Americans.
One aspect of the investigations and trials taking place is a growing awareness of the ability of countries like Russia to use the USA free market to launder money. How widespread is it? Both domestically and abroad. The Steele Dossier (click here) is a wake up call. I think Americans and their allies need to begin the process of eliminating the money laundering of communist leaders and business persons/oligarchs. I think the money laundering is a sincere problem, occurs under the radar and needs to end for the sake of our democracy.
-Russian regime has been cultivating, supporting and assisting TRUMP for at least 5 years. Aim, endorsed by PUTIN, has been to encourage splits and divisions in western alliance
I think it was a heck of a lot longer than 5 years and became an intricate method of conducting business.
Tariffs supported the USA's federal government when there was no income tax. Not since the Sixteenth Amendment (click here) has the USA relied on tariffs. The purpose for tariffs to as they are used by the Trump Administration is to pay for the tax cuts for the wealthy.
The Sixteenth Amendment was passed in 1913. World War I began in 1914. The 16th amendment facilitated a strong military for the USA. WW I was the war where the USA took it's place as a world power. It can be said if the Sixteenth Amendment was repealed the USA would never be able to carry the cost of it's military, yet the political right wing, including Trump, wants to repeal the 16th amendment.
Tariffs will never earn the USA enough DEPENDABLE income to support it's military. Think about it. If tariffs supported the USA military how quickly would the tariffs end to weaken the USA? The entire tariff issue is significant because countries that suffer because of the tariffs will move away from them.
Fearing the end of the income tax is a wise decision. Take for example Harley Davidson motorcycles. It will be better for Germany, currently an ally I think, to have Harley within it's borders. In a way that is the real method the USA should be providing stronger economies for out allies. Germany will receive an uptick in national income, jobs and exports at least to the rest of Europe of a classic American icon. It will be a good idea for Germany. It is a good deal for Harley.
When Harley moves to Germany it will still have a manufacturing base in the USA, maybe. If Harley has production plants in the USA and Europe that increases it's viability and customer base. It is a win-win, but, the USA needs to be sure the classic motorcycle isn't then replaced by a Chinese or Russian Oligarch within the USA. That would not be good, because, the profits are exported to it's home country and makes the USA economy weaker.
US Treasuries (click here)
August 16, 2018
By Alexandra Gibbs
The Sixteenth Amendment was passed in 1913. World War I began in 1914. The 16th amendment facilitated a strong military for the USA. WW I was the war where the USA took it's place as a world power. It can be said if the Sixteenth Amendment was repealed the USA would never be able to carry the cost of it's military, yet the political right wing, including Trump, wants to repeal the 16th amendment.
Tariffs will never earn the USA enough DEPENDABLE income to support it's military. Think about it. If tariffs supported the USA military how quickly would the tariffs end to weaken the USA? The entire tariff issue is significant because countries that suffer because of the tariffs will move away from them.
Fearing the end of the income tax is a wise decision. Take for example Harley Davidson motorcycles. It will be better for Germany, currently an ally I think, to have Harley within it's borders. In a way that is the real method the USA should be providing stronger economies for out allies. Germany will receive an uptick in national income, jobs and exports at least to the rest of Europe of a classic American icon. It will be a good idea for Germany. It is a good deal for Harley.
When Harley moves to Germany it will still have a manufacturing base in the USA, maybe. If Harley has production plants in the USA and Europe that increases it's viability and customer base. It is a win-win, but, the USA needs to be sure the classic motorcycle isn't then replaced by a Chinese or Russian Oligarch within the USA. That would not be good, because, the profits are exported to it's home country and makes the USA economy weaker.
US Treasuries (click here)
August 16, 2018
By Alexandra Gibbs
The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note was higher at around 2.875 percent at 5:45 a.m. ET, while the yield on the 30-year Treasury bond was in the black at 3.044 percent. Bond yields move inversely to prices.
The cost of USA Deficit and Debt are increasing. The US housing market is still deteriorating. I thought Trump knew real estate to make the American Dream come true for every American.
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