Senator Shaheen is not my favorite US Senator, policy-wise. I don’t know her personally, and frankly, that is irrelevant. It’s all about the votes, even if I like you as a person. What you do and say matters. And Senator Shaheen just did something fabulous and deserved some praise.
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Clinton Email Server: State Department Identifies Nearly 600 Security Violations Under Clinton
Not unexpectedly, a state department review of former Secretary Clinton’s use of a private server has found problems. Nearly 600 of them.
China: not as strong as the media tells us?
I remember when Germany was going to beat the pants off us economically. Japan back in the 70s. Rumors for South Korea – ditto. And the European Union, with its free trade emphasis, was supposed to be the juggernaut that was going to run roughshod over the US. Each one of them, when you looked … Read more
Trump Reaches Blockbuster Trade Deal With China [Updated]
We’ve been covering this news for two years now and the day appears to have arrived. Donald Trump has reached a trade deal with China. And it will Make America Great Again.
Good Time to Remind Everyone that UNH Runs a Propaganda arm of the Chinese Government?
With the protests in Hong Kong claiming scalps across the globe, this seems like a good time to remind you. The University of New Hampshire is still running what the CIA calls a Chinese foreign influence operation.
Cowardly NBA Caves to Chinese Bullying
The NBA caved to Chinese bullying after a tweet by the Houston General Manager. The NBA and the owner apologized and contemplated firing the GM for his Pro-Hong Kong Tweet. Rather than sending the message to China that Americans support Democracy.
The Democrat Party Equals Communist Party USA
The Democrat Party is the same as the Communist Party USA. You say you doubt it. Okay, let’s take an example and see if you are still as sure when we are done.
Our nation’s future does not belong to globalists
Our future does not belong to globalists. The future belongs to sovereign and independent nations. America, like every nation, is responsible to protect their citizens. Nations must respect their neighbors. It is necessary nations honor the differences that make each country special and unique.
While Things are Good, Are You Optimistic About How We’re Going to Behave in Bad Times?
Shouldn’t we try to look at life not as we want it to be but more analytically? What are the trends that we’re seeing, what is the data? If you look around do you see a whole lot of trends or data that suggests we are making really good decisions?
Apple to Expand in Texas (Instead of China) – Add 10,000 Jobs to Build Mac Book Pro
Trade war bad except when it’s good, right? And the feds give you a few incentives. Like a break on tariffs for a few parts that are manufactured in China. If you expand manufacturing in the US and add 10,000 Jobs. Sounds like a deal and it is.
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. China China detains former U.S. Air Force pilot flying for FedEx. Wall Street Journal. U.S. New Jersey man charged with helping Hezbollah plot terror attacks on U.S. … Read more
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Saudi Arabia Trump says Iran appears responsible for Saudi Attack but that he wants to avoid war. New York Times. U.S. intelligence shows Saudi oil attack was … Read more
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Saudi Arabia Damage from Iran-linked drone attack on Saudi oil facility captured in satellite images. Fox News. Trump: U.S. ‘locked and loaded’ against attackers of Saudi oil … Read more
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. U.S. Democratic debate highlights: Healthcare, gun control and party unity take center stage. Reuters. Biden maintains grip on 2020 Democratic race after third debate. Reuters. Biden attacks … Read more
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. U.S. With Bolton’s departure, an Iran hawk leaves the chessboard. Reuters. Tensions over Afghan talks ended with Bolton’s exit: sources. Reuters. New U.S. sanctions target Hamas, Islamic … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Iran Trump says he could meet with Iranian President Rouhani. Reuters. Trump says he can solve Iran’s problems ‘in 24 hours’ if Tehran is willing. Times of … Read more
Why China Will Have to Cave to Trump on Tariffs and Trade
China has again said it’s ready to come to the trade table. That sounds good but we can’t know what that means until it happens. And no one goes in giving in, you always ask for more than you think you might get. But what does China have that Trump wants?
Links for International News of the Day
We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. Afghanistan As potential deal with the Taliban looms, Pompeo says U.S. ‘delivered’ on mission in Afghanistan. Washington Post. Taliban suicide bomber kills at least 10 civilians, two … Read more
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We hope the Links for International News of the Day will help you stay abreast of happenings in the broader world that may affect your corner of it. China China and U.S. agree to meet in October for trade negotiations: Chinese Ministry of Commerce. CNBC. Top IT official names China as main cyber threat to … Read more
What the Response to Hong Kong Protests Tells Us About Our Local “Useful Idiots”
Folks in Hong Kong got some good news and some bad. First, mainland China has agreed to scrap the extradition bill that started the protests. It will not be scooping up Hong Kong deplorable and ferreting them away in some prison while they await “justice.”