Trump's Trade Wars

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China’s retaliatory duties on the USA made goods are now in effect after Trump’s 25 percent tariff on selected imports to China has also started.

This $34 billion proposed measure is just the first stage in threatened Trump increases on up to $450 billion of imports from China. There are fears that a trade war is on the horizon for the global economy, as the United States continues to place tariffs on trading partners including the European Union, Mexico, and Canada.

Pruitt Pruned

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Many taxpayers wonder why the selective removal of the EPA Administrator took so long. POTUS said his scandal-plagued EPA Administrator, resigned but we know better.

Like a bad fruit tree or weeds growing inside a rose garden, Pruitt was eventually going to be pruned to stabilize the fruit of democracy. He faced sharp inquiries for his expensive actions, including pay raises. In a tweet, President Trump praised Pruitt for having "done an outstanding job" and said EPA Deputy Administrator Andrew Wheeler will serve as acting administrator.

Grab Him By The Hypocrisy

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A peaceful protest rally is planned and they are calling it “Grab him by the hypocrisy” where folks will line the streets near the where POTUS is expected to appear in Montana today.

Referring to his previously released audio clip really gross and horrifying, even for Donald Trump. Here are some quotes from a man who has said that he “would be the best for women”:

Trump Was Recorded Bragging About Grabbing Women by the Pussy

Unhappy Fourth Estate

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The Fourth Estate wields a significant influence even though it is not formally recognized as a part of the political system. It is the news media, which is also known as the free press.

In these complex times, the question for Americans who are celebrating year 242 of the quintessential American holiday with fireworks, barbeques, and parades isn’t always so simple to answer. What is the current state of Democracy and for Freedom of The Press?

Kiss Your Asylum Goodbye?

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Asylum comes from an Ancient Greek juridical concept, under which a person persecuted by their own country may be protected by another sovereign authority, such as another nation or church official, who in medieval times could offer sanctuary.

This was recognized by the Egyptians, the Greeks, and the Hebrews then adopted into Western tradition. René Descartes fled to the Netherlands, Voltaire to England, and Thomas Hobbes to France, because each state offered protection to persecuted foreigners.

Defendants Wearing Diapers

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It’s simple logic that everyone should be able to understand, the punishment for an alleged misdemeanor should never become an administrative nightmare where those seeking to improve their lives could end up losing their babies forever. Although #USA no longer has an open arms policy, poor people continue to migrate to richer countries like #America. Many migrants are children and some of them are not old enough, nor do they have the language capacity to defend themselves.

Digital Battle

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E-democracy or digital democracy is a form of government in which all adult citizens are presumed to be eligible to participate equally in proposals, developments, and creations of legislation including social, economic and cultural conditions on decisions of political self-determination.

It was 155 years ago, The Battle of Gettysburg was fought today. This turning point in the Civil War ended General Robert E. Lee's second and most ambitious invasion of the Northern states.

Roe v Wade

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A second Supreme Court vacancy to fill less than 18 months into his presidency, POTUS has a huge opportunity for conservative control, and fire up supporters eager for a rightward SCOTUS shift for decades to come.

What would happen if SCOTUS, CONGRESS or POTUS tries to kill Roe v Wade, including a massive civic backlash? However, some say abortion is the ultimate form of child abuse, while others believe women have the right to chose. What say you?