We’ve Already Lost the Trade War
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We’ve Already Lost the Trade War

During his 2024 campaign, again and again, Trump promised that his tariffs would bring manufacturing jobs back to the U.S. The logic seemed straightforward: make imports more expensive, and companies would have no choice but to shift production to American factories, creating jobs and strengthening the economy. But here we are, less than two months…

Reagan Spinning in His Grave
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Reagan Spinning in His Grave

I can’t help but imagine Ronald Reagan spinning in his grave—not just turning over, but tunneling to the White House to confront Trump himself. This is the man who stood at the Brandenburg Gate and declared, “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!” He dedicated his presidency to countering Soviet influence, championing democracy, and ensuring that…

The Gulf of America Test – What I Predicted, What’s Happening, and the Psychology of Compliance
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The Gulf of America Test – What I Predicted, What’s Happening, and the Psychology of Compliance

Update: The White House Escalates Its Attack on the Associated Press (February 14, 2025) What began as a single reporter being barred from an event has now escalated into a full-scale ban. The White House has indefinitely revoked the Associated Press’ access to presidential events, including Oval Office briefings and Air Force One travel, over…

The USAID “Scandal” and the Playbook of Manufactured Outrage
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The USAID “Scandal” and the Playbook of Manufactured Outrage

Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. The dismantling of USAID isn’t about fraud. It’s not about waste. And it’s certainly not about making government more efficient. Instead, it’s a test case for a new era of governance—one where facts are optional, reality is shaped by cherry-picked…

The Biggest Expansion of Government Power in a Century
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The Biggest Expansion of Government Power in a Century

Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. – And It’s Coming from “Small Government Conservatives” The Musk/Trump administration has launched a wave of executive orders, initiatives, and policy shifts, with the scale and rapid pace of these changes leaving policymakers, businesses, and even supporters struggling to keep…

Trump’s Tariff Gambit: A Strategic Maneuver or Economic Gamble?
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Trump’s Tariff Gambit: A Strategic Maneuver or Economic Gamble?

Note – this was initially a post on Facebook, copied and reformatted to this website. President Donald Trump has once again wielded tariffs as a weapon in international negotiations, this time targeting Mexico and Canada. His administration announced 25% tariffs on all imports from both countries, citing concerns over illegal immigration and the fentanyl crisis….