When Trump ran for the Presidency, I openly supported him. I did not support him because of politics per se. I actually disagreed with most of his policies. However, I did agree with him that the U.S. needs to put Americans first, start dismantling the U.S. Empire, and do what is best for the American people. I knew that Trump might end up doing many foolhardy things. I … [Read more...] about I Am Officially Off the Trump Bandwagon
Opinion
On Trump’s Misguided Trade War with China
[This piece was initially published on global research.] Trump started his trade war with China over a year ago. After a year of escalations, two high-profile G20 meetings and months of on-off-on again negotiations, the trade war has the world tittering on the edge of a global recession. In the run-up to last month’s G20 meeting, Trump had boasted that “it’s … [Read more...] about On Trump’s Misguided Trade War with China
Bloomberg Passing Off Friday Funny As News
As usual, sensational claims, unattributed allegations like "Chinese military putting God-chip in electronics thru Chinese foundries", invariably surface late Friday afternoons, so no one can question their veracity. And after swirling around unchallenged over the weekend, it's The Truth come Monday. Here's the report from Bloomberg: Chinese government and major electronics … [Read more...] about Bloomberg Passing Off Friday Funny As News
McCain a U.S. National Hero?
Everywhere on the news, we hear about how the late Senator John McCain is a hero and a patriot, someone who rises above partisan bickering, an independent thinker, a maverick - someone who put country above politics. The embodiment of "decency" from a "bygone" era... It is truly amazing how I hear this from across the political spectrum, Republics, Democrats ... and from … [Read more...] about McCain a U.S. National Hero?
U.S. Complains of Current Account Deficit and China Appetite for Western Technologies – A Self Inflicted Wound?
The current world order is grossly unfair ... historians of an enlightened future may come back to view our times as the dark ages ... when humans remain bonded to and oppressed by the hegemony and ideology "markets," "rule of law," "freedom" and "democracy". The pure hypocrisy of the world is never ending. And here is just one other small case study... China is often … [Read more...] about U.S. Complains of Current Account Deficit and China Appetite for Western Technologies – A Self Inflicted Wound?