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From what I read, China has increased their military spending because they fear a U.S. military attack. They were alarmed after witnessing the U.S. invasion of Iraq. They also fear a blockade by the U.S. to prevent China from exporting if China tries to avoid future U.S. sanctions. The Belt and Road over land would be an alternative for China.…[Read more]

I just can’t see China getting involved in a war with Taiwan, which would involve the U.S. military in some form or another. An economic war — yes. Military — no. Last I checked, China and Taiwan are good trade partners. In fact, I believe Taiwan has a trade surplus with China. That’s rare for any country.

If the U.S. tries to push a…[Read more]

The word I would describe BOTH parties is “detrimental” — detrimental to the working class.

The “out of touch” label belongs to the corporate media elite.

He asked “Who do you think will speak at the World Economic Forum?”. I guessed right — Zelensky. I already knew Zelensky was a Davos Man. Don’t be fooled by that T-shirt. He’s a wealthy oligarch.

LOL!

When Biden first announced his “crippling” economic sanctions against Russia, I thought Russia was doomed. I assumed the Biden administration carefully thought this out — with the help of the think tanks — those so-called experts.

When the Ruble went to over $130 for one US Dollar, I thought Biden was right — the Ruble would be turned into…[Read more]

My guess is Russia will be importing more and more products from China….and less from Europe. And China will probably increase oil and gas imports from Russia. It’s not a cure-all but it will alleviate some of their problems.

Russia has it’s eye on southeast Asia for increased trade. Until then, Russians will have to tighten their belts.…[Read more]

Joe Biden’s endorsement of Kurt Schrader: “We don’t always agree, but when it has mattered most, Kurt has been there for me. And in doing so, he has helped to pass much of my agenda into law — making a huge difference in the lives of the Oregonians he represents and all of America.”

“(Kurt Schrader) played a key part in the progress we’ve made…[Read more]

The few articles I read this morning (including CNN) used the word “evacuate” instead of “surrender”. It appeared to be a surrender.

I thought that was one of Trump’s biggest blunders — getting out of the Iran Nuclear deal. After all that work to get the agreement signed, Trump did it to please his base and thought Iran would sign another deal more favorable to the U.S. What a big mistake.

Parents of students with debt would be glad to see that debt eliminated. Spouses of people with student debt would also be glad. Cancelling student debt of parents would benefit their children. It would also help businesses as people would have more money to spend after the burden of this debt is gone.

Ben Bernanke showed more sympathy towards…[Read more]

It said my browser “can’t play this video”. That’s the first time I’ve ever seen that message.

“Maybe if Rand Paul gets enough support he will just plain block the bill.”

He could be hoping for that. Being a libertarian, he prefers to see the money spent here at home rather than for a war in some far-away land. We’ll see if he gets some support. If not, he’ll probably give in to party pressure led by Mitch McConnell.

Rand Paul: “Passing…[Read more]

It’s nice to see I’m in the majority, again — “By candidate or issue”. I’ve been voting that way for years, often times ending up voting for an Independent candidate.

I just heard on Breaking Points someone say that Congress is now basically just an arms dealer.

In the House no Democrats voted against the weapons deal. No debate. No discussion. Just a bunch of “Yea” votes. At least in the Senate Senator Rand Paul forced a discussion.

⦁ Jamie Raskin’s wife (Sarah Bloom Raskin) was nominated by President Barack Obama to the Federal Reserve Board on April 28, 2010. On October 4, 2010, she was sworn in as a governor of the Federal Reserve Board by Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke.

⦁ On July 31, 2013, President Barack Obama announced that he would nominate Raskin to the sec…[Read more]