All that a Trump supporters have to show for their votes are those lousy hats. Their heads are covered, but their health needs are not. Trump's threats to Obamacare subsidies, and his inconsistencies, are driving medical premiums up. TrumpCare pays for nearly a trillion dollars of tax cuts for the wealthy by trimming an equal amount from Medicare expansion and premium assistance . His financially pressed loyalists will again be uninsured.
Trump's populist rhetoric is barely audible on his scratchy record. He is filling the swamp far faster than he is draining it. Billionaires dominate his cabinet, and lobbyists are lurking in the government. The number of lobbyists hired before waiting the customary 2 years, is a state secret.
Trump's budget is like cigar aficionados in a carnival fun house--all smoke and mirrors. The fake budget double counts and inflates growth projections. Fat cats feast, as the working poor lose food stamps. Trump supporters vainly hoping for a hand up, better not look down. The safety net is gone.
Wednesday, May 24, 2017
Thursday, May 18, 2017
The Flynn Flam Man
Trump deals from the bottom of the deck, calling out others for flaws that he has in spades. Our demure president, attacked Comey as an attention seeking showboat. The certifiably charitable Clinton foundation came under attack for foreign contributions, notwithstanding Trump's heavily fined sham foundation, and his staggering, business related, conflicts of interest.
All of these pale before Trump's primary obligation, ensuring the security and safety of the American people. During the campaign, Trump heckled Hillary for mishandling confidential information and using a hackable email server. Here again, the pot is really black and dirty. Our President blew an Israeli source who has, and could have in the future, alerted us to ISIS plots. Even worse is his Flynn flam.
The New York Times has reported that in January, Michael Flynn disclosed to the Trump campaign that he was under investigation for being an unregistered foreign agent. Additionally, Obama personally warned Trump about Flynn. In response, our ever prudent President shared the nation's deepest secrets with Flynn by making him National Security Advisor.
Is it time to bid one no Trump?
All of these pale before Trump's primary obligation, ensuring the security and safety of the American people. During the campaign, Trump heckled Hillary for mishandling confidential information and using a hackable email server. Here again, the pot is really black and dirty. Our President blew an Israeli source who has, and could have in the future, alerted us to ISIS plots. Even worse is his Flynn flam.
The New York Times has reported that in January, Michael Flynn disclosed to the Trump campaign that he was under investigation for being an unregistered foreign agent. Additionally, Obama personally warned Trump about Flynn. In response, our ever prudent President shared the nation's deepest secrets with Flynn by making him National Security Advisor.
Is it time to bid one no Trump?
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
The Circle Game
Trump is being run over by karma. He is now at the mercy of those, to whom, he showed none. He has derided and demeaned the intelligence services. The deep state is surfacing with leaks of Trump's mishandling of classified information.
Trump wailed sourly at the NY Times, The Washington Post, and CNN which have been only too happy to trumpet Trump failings, and to exploit every leak. Leaks have not only been from down deep, but also much closer to home. Trump has undercut his staff, who have in turn delivered uppercuts for the media.
Trump fired FBI Director Comey. His comeuppance will be direct. Trump played Deputy Assistant General Rod Rosenstein. Having not spared the Rod, Trump will be despoiled by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Karma is a bitch. Right now she is the only one sharing Trump's bed.
Trump wailed sourly at the NY Times, The Washington Post, and CNN which have been only too happy to trumpet Trump failings, and to exploit every leak. Leaks have not only been from down deep, but also much closer to home. Trump has undercut his staff, who have in turn delivered uppercuts for the media.
Trump fired FBI Director Comey. His comeuppance will be direct. Trump played Deputy Assistant General Rod Rosenstein. Having not spared the Rod, Trump will be despoiled by Special Counsel Robert Mueller.
Karma is a bitch. Right now she is the only one sharing Trump's bed.
"4 Americans in Cuba" Is Now Available
Dear Readers,
For Americans, Cuba has been the forbidden fruit—a skin of Detroit sheet metal covering a center of tasty rum, swirling cigar smoke and sandy beaches. So begins my Cuba guide book which is now available as an ebook on Amazon, Google Play and Ibooks. Please help me out, and have a jolly good read for less than 3 dollars. Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Americans-Cuba-Traveler-Rope-Guidebook-ebook/dp/B072L4WG3K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494952809&sr=8-1&keywords=4+americans+in+cuba
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Blood on Trump's Hands
Israel pulled off the holy grail of counter terrorism, a plant inside ISIS. Near real time intelligence could save thousands.
Now after our president puffed himself up by blowing the agent, the source is gone. Every ISIS killing is now on Trump.
Now after our president puffed himself up by blowing the agent, the source is gone. Every ISIS killing is now on Trump.
Saturday, May 13, 2017
The Vista
More about Osiris' Vista al Valle, the best place to stay in Vinales, soon. To whet your appetite here are some back porch pictures. Creedence Clearwater Rival could not be more right about, "Looking' Out my Backdoor."
Thursday, April 20, 2017
The 500 Billion Dollar Answer
Even before the general election Putin pandered to Trump. The reason for this symbiotic relationship has long been the million dollar question. There is a 500 billion dollar answer. The answer also covers a flock of related questions, about Carter Page, Michael Flynn, Rex Tillerson, and the state of the State Department.
Put an Exxon the spot. Exxon is now seeking a waiver from sanctions against Russia so that it can implement the deal Rex Tillerson, as Exxon CEO, made with Rosnoft, the Putin controlled Russian oil and energy monopoly. The deal has been estimated to have a value of as much as 500 billion dollars. As Senator John McCain said, "Russia is a gas station masquerading as a country." Remove oil related sanctions and all that remains is window dressing.
The pieces all come together. Under someone's influence, Trump lends an ear to an energy guy, Carter Page, for foreign policy advice. The same energy guy who was recruited by Russian agents in 2013. Trump's choice for National Security Advisor likewise had ties to Russia, and met with Russian interests on the subject of sanctions. Although Flynn was fired, the firing came not when Trump learned of Flynn's lies about sanction discussions, but rather, when they became public. The lynchpin is Rex Tillerson. The Secretary of State has deep ties with Putin, and obviously, with Exxon. The proposed waiver is the love letter than fueled the Trump/Putin bromance.
The waiver decision will be made by the Secretary of the Treasury, but as protocol dictates, with heavy reliance on the State Department. Tillerson has recused himself, theoretically allowing input from State Department professionals. But early in their tenure, Tillerson and Trump conveniently fired the senior State Department professionals without notice, or replacement.
Public scrutiny may yet block the waiver, but we can wave goodbye to good governance, and say hello to crony capitalism and cynical corruption.
Put an Exxon the spot. Exxon is now seeking a waiver from sanctions against Russia so that it can implement the deal Rex Tillerson, as Exxon CEO, made with Rosnoft, the Putin controlled Russian oil and energy monopoly. The deal has been estimated to have a value of as much as 500 billion dollars. As Senator John McCain said, "Russia is a gas station masquerading as a country." Remove oil related sanctions and all that remains is window dressing.
The pieces all come together. Under someone's influence, Trump lends an ear to an energy guy, Carter Page, for foreign policy advice. The same energy guy who was recruited by Russian agents in 2013. Trump's choice for National Security Advisor likewise had ties to Russia, and met with Russian interests on the subject of sanctions. Although Flynn was fired, the firing came not when Trump learned of Flynn's lies about sanction discussions, but rather, when they became public. The lynchpin is Rex Tillerson. The Secretary of State has deep ties with Putin, and obviously, with Exxon. The proposed waiver is the love letter than fueled the Trump/Putin bromance.
The waiver decision will be made by the Secretary of the Treasury, but as protocol dictates, with heavy reliance on the State Department. Tillerson has recused himself, theoretically allowing input from State Department professionals. But early in their tenure, Tillerson and Trump conveniently fired the senior State Department professionals without notice, or replacement.
Public scrutiny may yet block the waiver, but we can wave goodbye to good governance, and say hello to crony capitalism and cynical corruption.
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