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The United States is not doing enough to promote free trade. Lately we have been an initiator of trade barriers. That has been true over the last two years. Reduction and elimination of trade barriers around the world should be our goal. Barriers to trade Imposing barriers on billions of dollars’ worth of imports creates …
Leftists fall short in many areas. They are full of big, bold ideas that no one can implement or pay for. Ideas, many of which were on display during the last two 2020 presidential hopeful debates. It’s one thing to have an idea, but it is quite another to be able to transform it into …
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) already uses facial recognition software. It uses facial recognition mainly on the U.S.-Mexico border and at some, about a dozen airports. The product screens visitors efficiently. CBP is taking bids for a $960 million contract. The increase in equipment significantly expands CBP use of the technology. The bid is out …
The Pakistani Prime Minister’s (PM) remarks come as tensions rise over India’s removal of special status in Kashmir. Imran Khan described India’s decision to revoke Kashmir’s special status as ethnic cleansing. He called it an attempt to change demographics. He went a step further with his inflammatory rhetoric likening the Indian government to Nazis. Nazi’s, really? …
Pakistan Likens Inaction in Kashmir to Appeasing Hitler Read More »
Most of the Democratic presidential debate participants stated their commitment to “Medicare-for-All”. But what does that mean? Well, they tell us they want to transition the U.S. health care insurance industry to a government-run model. The result would be the federal government in control health care within a decade. Medicare for All means… That means …
Medicare for All = More Taxes for All = Lower Quality & Quantity Healthcare Read More »
Texas congressman Joaquin Castro posted to Facebook a list of names and employers of Trump donors. The list is from the San Antonio congressional district. In addition to distributing the list of names and workplaces; Castro accuses those on the list of, “contributing to harmful rhetoric that targets the Hispanic community and so many others.” …
The German government has declined to participate in a U.S.-led coalition in the Persian Gulf. The purpose of the coalition is aimed keeping the shipping lanes open. That would ensure the uninterrupted flow of oil. It will combat Iran’s repeated hijacking attempts. Iran and Britain have been engaged in a tit for tat with international …
One slice at a time… Muslims intend to establish the Sharia civilization in a thousand small steps. Think of the method like slicing salami. You slice it one thin piece at a time. Here’s an example of the small slice approach: Since the founding members of the U.S. Congress were barred from wearing head coverings. …
India and Pakistan have suspended trade ties. India has clamped down on its area of control in Kashmir. The area is and has been a flashpoint for violence. It has been a contested area for a very long time. Both countries have nuclear weapons. They have gone to war in this region before. The conflict …
Pakistan Suspends Trade Ties with India Over Kashmir Read More »
The Trump administration has ordered two federal agencies to freeze foreign aid spending. The freeze in spending is “pending the agencies’ review.” There are between $2 billion to $4 billion dollars’ worth of congressionally approved funding involved. Who, What, When… The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) ordered the State Department and the U.S. Agency …
Administration Orders Freeze of Undesignated Foreign Aid Read More »
