I think sending expert states persons is a huge mistake.

The USA State Department fights for every American that trips over themselves on foreign land. That requires experience and connections. I really feel sorry for the “victims of Trump” in so many ways. At least a million Americans died last time from a foreign virus. What will the body count be this time?

Transitions are fertile ground for terrorists.

President Joe R. Biden

Joe Biden has been my choice to lead this country for a very long time. I sincerely believe he had a great presidency and picked up where President Obama left off.

He provided the best path forward for us during a difficult time. I appreciate all the hard work his administration did over the past four years. When he took over we were still in the middle of a global pandemic made worse by propaganda that killed people. The chances of his success in stemming the spread, increasing vaccine rates and saving lives were very low, but, he stood up for what was right and ended the country’s nightmare. 

The exploitative nature of Wall Street was never worse than during and after the pandemic. I don’t recall Wall Street being so immoral toward the people of this country, but, they were. Joe did what he could and Kamala would have done more. Unfortunately, the country believed the wrong people with the wrong messages and the wrong candidate was elected. 

For as much as Joe Biden believed he could still serve the country, I think he and First Lady Jill deserve a retirement. Seriously. It was time for him to get off the treadmill of service and enjoy the family with a big share of happiness. 

Joe’s message about an oligarchy is well taken and appreciated. We no longer have a blind spot.

Many thanks to Joe and Jill Biden for four great years. They made a difference.

The Deal

 President Biden spoke about the agreement between the Palestinians and Israel. It was televised on C-Span. Hamas I’d never to return to power or be a threat to Israel.

The agreement is the final one offered months ago. I am pleased the first hostages were released on President Biden’s last full day in office.

I sincerely hope Prime Minister Netanyahu finds value in the best outcomes for both Israel and Palestine. 

The ceasefire is supposed to develop into a lasting peace with negotiations already set in two weeks time.

Better things to do…

…than watch the greatest democracy in the world destroy itself.

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I agree with Bannon. It has gone too far.

 

Sorry, but, I can’t stop laughing.

It is realized that TikTok is used by the Chinese government to subvert out nation’s democracy while spying on our treasury and who knows what other spying activities, so it is banned from all that. 

The ban is upheld by the USA Supreme Court in recognition of the importance of national security.

The legislation passed states Bytedance can sell 100 percent to a USA company to allow it to continue operations and instead wants to continue it’s covert interests.

What makes anyone believe that if the Chinese only owns 50 percent interest there is no longer a national security issue? Where does that thought process come from?

TikTok is dark and needs to stay that way. There are other options for users of that use that form of media. 

I would think Americans would be grateful to have their homeland secure while the Chinese can no longer use their personal phones to rob them of privacy and be glad Congress protects their privacy. 

Do Americans not fear enemies? That is called brainwashing.

China wants to harm other people, including Americans. Does no one understand what has transpired in Hong Kong? Taiwan? Does no one care? Just a shrug of the shoulders and an “Oh, well, it ain’t us?” Is that what is going on? If that DENIAL of danger continues, it will be us.

Who is in control, China or Congress?

China is breaking USA law right now. Right this second the USA is an international joke. It has lost credibility with allies. For what reason?

Denial of the problem is profound. Not until Americans experience the oppression will they understand.

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Promoting the ban…

…is unconstitutional. Breaking the law has consequences. If those breaking the law expect pardons in exchange for acting to violate national security then the CEOs don’t belong at the top of the company.

Trump cannot forever over ride the USA Constitution as a form of governance. That is negating the power of the people through their legislature. That proves an entirely different purpose to his presidency than provided by the USA Constitution.

The National security of this country is paramount to protecting the people.

Amazing, Trump wants to give our enemies $50 billion (TikTok is considered worth $100 billion.) to buy an entity considered a national security issue, while he sics DOGE on the nation’s treasury and has no intention of providing reduced government savings to Social Security to solve the treasury’s debt. The guy is a communist and intends to sell the USA to our enemies. At least Congress is still has loyalty to the USA Constitution.

After Trump is inaugurated he really should simply eat his favorite fast food for four years and watch FOX.

I think China has it wrong.

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While cargo manufactured in China will be subject to tariffs, the Chinese manufacturing  in Mexico are protected by Canada, Mexico, and U.S.A. Trade Agreements. There is a strong possibility any country including China will have some degree of success if they bring lawsuits as members of The World Trade Organization.

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I believe American consumer organizations can also access the WTO rules on tariffs, custom duty rates, especially agricultural commodities protected under “Doha Agenda.” I wouldn’t be surprised if consumer organizations with substantial member numbers such as Sam’s Club, Costco, pharmacies such as CVS or Walgreens, etc. can own independent member status considering the impact they have on global trade so long as there are no national security concerns.

Trump’s tariffs are arrogant in that they are to replace domestic tax structures. The concept alone is illegitimate, in that, domestic taxes are not the responsibility of foreign governments. Transforming domestic taxes into tariffs seems an attack on USA sovereignty from a sitting USA president. I think the concept can be made illegal and litigable at the level of the WTO. Either a global trade organization has control of it’s members to conduct benevolent trade or it doesn’t.

I really think Trump’s bragging about the USA economic engine as leverage over global economic stability can and should be made mute. The lousy bastard can start real wars and not just tariff wars.

The USA was a leader in establishing the WTO. The purpose is obvious, to maintain consistent and fair economic stability for all countries regardless the stage of development. Trade improves quality of life for any peoples. The WTO is one cog in the capacity to bring global peace. I think it was H.W. Bush that coined the expression, “…the family of nations.” 

Sanctions are a completely different issue and concept than tariffs and customs duties in that it involves a different type of stability. Sanctions are national security apparatus that act as the second cog of the mechanism of peaceful economic trade. AGGRESSIVE acts against economic infrastructure such as shipping and peaceful use of nuclear power must be upheld and recognized as an important part of the WTO mission and by-laws.

I sincerely believe Trump’s nastiness is based in racism. It is part of his superiority complex. He dresses himself with aggression when in fact he has to answer to the USA Congress and people. Whatever power Trump has to dismantle the federal government is still governed by the Congress and courts. Trump’s idea of dictatorial powers is ultimately stemmed by the checks and balances of the USA Constitution. With that said, it is vital the WTO continue its steadfast purpose.