Trump is going to have a very big bill to the tax collector.

According to the Chicago Tribune the New York Attorney General Donald J. Trump gained income  in the amount of $100 million when his high interest lender, Fortress Credit Corp. agreed to a $48 million payoff on a $150 million loan. That unpaid loan is income. It is very, very taxable.

It looks like three other properties are in question besides the Trump Tower in Chicago.

If this is Trump’s methodology to obtain and maintain his million-billions, he will be on the hook for a whole lot of money to the tax collectors at all levels of government. 

You know, the Robert’s court is wrong in denying the US House, responsible for the US budget, access to Trump’s tax records. The USA has a right to examine records under confidentiality laws income due the US Treasury.

This case in New York State is only the beginning. There will be more and more interest and requests for more and more records from many other sources. Trump is a criminal and guilty of tax evasion.  That was the weakness in the untouchable Al Capone. 

Hurricane Laura

Hurricane Katrina in 2005 achieved far higher winds when in the Gulf. But, Laura (click here) is sustaining it's high winds where Katrina did not. The storm surge of Katrina was also historic at 20 feet. The interesting aspect of Hurricane Laura is the fact it's winds and rain reach up to 200 miles into the interior of the USA. Another hurricane named Hugo had winds reaches up to 250 miles. Laura has it all, high winds, high storm surge and reaches into the interior of the USA up to 200 miles. Those characteristics are sincerely historic in their combination.

I am certain that everyone has been rescused and that would be historic. The authorities had plenty of time to rescue and FORCE EMERGENCY AND MANDATORY EVACUATIONS. I haven't heard the word MANDATORY in any of the warnings.

Attorney General Bill Barr is using the DOJ for political purposes.

Governor Whitmer is absolutely correct and good for her in recognizing the harassment based in politics. If the DOJ was seriously interested in the elderly and the danger due to COVID-19 it would have asked for the information from all 50 states.

It is shameful to the degree the Trump administration uses power for political purposes and not governance. 

August 26, 2020

By Dave Boucher

The U.S. Department of Justice (click here) wants Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and three other states governed by Democrats to turn over data related to nursing homes and COVID-19 deaths.

The governor agreed to provide the data, but blasted the request, labeling it a partisan stump aimed at helping President Donald Trump's re-election bid.

In a news release Wednesday, the department said the requests were sent to states "that issued orders which may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents."

Whitmer defended her actions, arguing the letter relies more on politics than health policy....

The abuse of power never stops. Trump so much cares about himself the most, he is causing life-threatening circumstances for Americans. Getting health information and actual medications through the mail is a very popular choice. And what about the families that are looking for food to be delivered through the service of the USPS? 

Using the USPS is still the most economical way to access communication and distribution of products in the country. What does that say about respect for Americans and their small businesses? Does Trump actually care about the USA economy, because, small businesses have been the backbone of the USA economy? If not mistaken, before Trump, the small businesses in the USA was 50% of the USA economy.

August 25, 2020

By Sonia Moghe

New York Attorney General Letitia James (click here) announced Tuesday her office has filed a federal lawsuit challenging changes to US Postal Service operations ahead of the November election.

The suit asks the court to declare the Postal Service changes unconstitutional, and to block any substantial, nationwide changes to service from being implemented without first seeking an opinion from the Postal Regulatory Commission.

Hawaii, New Jersey, New York City and the City and County of San Francisco joined the suit filed in federal court in Washington, DC, on Tuesday.

"This USPS slowdown is nothing more than a voter suppression tactic," James, a Democrat, said in a statement. "Yet, this time, these authoritarian actions are not only jeopardizing our democracy and fundamental right to vote, but the immediate health and financial well-being of Americans across the nation."...

The country of North Korea had an obligation to its people to have a live showing of Kim Jong Un. I think pictures and only pictures is an avoidance of what might be tragic news. The people have a right to know if their leader is well or not.

CDC changed guidelines...

 ...regarding self-quarantine to those entering the country. That is a curiosity to me, except, many other countries are not having a problem with COVID-19 as the USA. Two weeks quarantine is a long time for a business traveler, all in all the revised recommendation is worrisome.

The new recommendation to go without testing if asymptomatic but believed to have been exposed only makes sense if the tests themselves are in short supply.

I cannot state strongly enough that the safest place is to “Stay at home.” A lot of people especially those at highest risk are avoiding contact. It works. If people wear masks when outside the home they will improve the ability to stay safe.

WEARING MASKS OUTSIDE THE HOME REMINDS OTHERS TO WEAR ONE AS WELL. I have witnessed that for myself. When going out to run routine errands and wearing a mask, others that simply see me put on their mask as well. It is true that human nature includes mimicking in a social setting and wearing masks is a good thing to mimic. Social mimicking is about acceptance. Wearing masks in social settings is an excellent mimic and so is social distancing.

I have noticed as well that babies and young children are in the strollers without a face covering while the parents are wearing theirs. I think the American people are getting mixed messages about face masks and the vulnerability of children and infants. Pediatricians should be advising parents about facial covers/masks for their children. I cannot say I have noticed special masks or face coverings for children for sale either.