It is clear now that while the 2016 U.S. election may be over, much of the bitter rancor remains. The latest controversy now swirls over how long-time foe Russia may have hijacked America's election to secure a Trump presidency. Americans seem to be transfixed by this latest treachery, with President Obama promising retributions, but Trump warning against politicizing … [Read more...] about How Americans Are Looking at the Russian Hacks All the Wrong Way
In US’s Consumption Economy, Tariffs are just pointless Government Accounting Tricks
First, a simple case of fact of what happens to a massive tariff against Chinese made products. In 2011, US imposed a massive tariff against Chinese made solar panels and cells. In 2013, EU followed with a 50% tariff against Chinese made solar panels and cells. In order to "keep US and EU solar companies competitive against unfair dumping". Now, 3-6 years after that, … [Read more...] about In US’s Consumption Economy, Tariffs are just pointless Government Accounting Tricks
My Homeland/Motherland
一条大河波浪宽 风吹稻花香两岸 我家就在岸上住 听惯了艄公的号子 看惯了船上的白帆 这是美丽的祖国 是我生长的地方 在这片辽阔的土地上 到处都有明媚的风光 姑娘好像花儿一样 小伙儿心胸多宽广 为了开辟新天地 唤醒了沉睡的高山 让那河流改变了模样 这是英雄的祖国 是我生长的地方 在这片古老的土地上 到处都有青春的力量 好山好水好地方 条条大路都宽畅 朋友来了有好酒 若是那豺狼来了 迎接它的有猎枪 这是强大的祖国 是我生长的地方 在这片温暖的土地上 到处都有和平的阳光 Recently in August, Lung Ying-tai, former culture minister of Taiwan (2012-2014), an essayist and cultural critic, gave a speech in Hong … [Read more...] about My Homeland/Motherland
How should China deal with Trump?
With his Twitter comments Trump has exploded the illusions of those who believed his election is good for China and U.S.. As for being good for U.S. I just need to list his appointments for his cabinets of fellow billionaires, anti-labor, anti-minimal wage increases, non-believers of climate changes, anti-choice etc. While the slogan " Make America Great Again" is catchy and … [Read more...] about How should China deal with Trump?
“The Coming War on China” by John Pilger
Sorry, don't have a good link yet for this documentary but this is the best one.... If anybody finds a better one, let me know. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kyM8uQQc_w In any case, I have made comments that under Obama is the biggest threat to world peace and why Trump presidency is a good thing. Yes, I believe that Trump is a corporate con artist but its … [Read more...] about “The Coming War on China” by John Pilger