John, With most all the "irons in the fire" as of late globally, which scenario will become most detrimental to America , and which will become President Trump's biggest blunder? -- Sharon H.
John: I have often wondered why the titans of technology over the last 40 years (Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, etc.) were so heavily leftist and collectivist. Why are they so willing to cede their hard-earned money they built in a free market, capitalist system? I learned recently that the expansion of executive agencies that started 100 years ago were the efforts of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt to create an Expert Class to oversee large swaths of American enterprise; thus, the rise of an Expert Class of untouchable federal bureaucrats. These new techies see themselves as part of that Expert Class. It’s like they’re telling our democracy, “Just let us handle things, and you in flyover country will be the better for it.” Why do you think 21st century aristocrats been so reliably liberal?
Speaking of moves that leave Trump looking foolish, a second Grand Jury has declined to re - indict Letitia James, yet I get the impression they will just keep trying until they get one, but then James will have an even better defense on the grounds of vindictive prosecution.
How far do you think the Trump DOJ will take this, as well as the Comey case? Keep fighting until they win, or lose, at trial, or until another judge dismisses at least one or even both cases again?
After all, if they win they can bask in the victory, and if they lose, they can whine that The System Is Rigged and it's So Unfair that Comey and James escaped punishment, but then again, so did Trump.
"The answer, in very broad terms, is to shrink government." Absolutely.
Federal programs have created welfare states, and I believe most republicans would be shocked to find that many Red states lead the pack. Alaska for example has not state sales and income tax but per capita receives back more federal funding than most states. The Minnesota fraud, my state, is in the billions and the investigation for the feds will probably go on for years.
The welfare for citizens should be paid for by the states. The Federal government should not be involved in this. States should tax their own citizens, not suck off the feds.
I like the no sales tax on clothes aspect in MN. Makes for some great bargains!
I bought a Columbia ski jacket at the Mall of America 10 years ago and it it came with a free Buck folding knife that the previous person tried on but got caught up in an elastic and ended up in the pocket! Still got both!
Yes, federal tax revenue going to D. C. in most red states is much less than federal dollars going to them. And federal tax revenue going to D. C. in most blue state is much more that federal dollars going to them. Hawaii is an exception, probably because of the huge military presence here.
To be fair, states aren't political monoliths. A substantial portion of red states' voting population is liberal, while a substantial portion of blue states' voters are conservative - yes, even in the Peoples' State of Hawaii.
That’s very kind of you Sir John. Apparently I attempted to send it when I was in an area with limited service.
So how about you and Sir Bernie take it to the No BS Zone by discussing your feelings on the U.S. capturing Venezuelan oil tankers. Is it legal? Is it an act of war? How does this help America in the world ?
John, With most all the "irons in the fire" as of late globally, which scenario will become most detrimental to America , and which will become President Trump's biggest blunder? -- Sharon H.
President Trump alleges Venezuela "stole" oil from the US but has yet to provide proof.
And now the UN is involved in mediating this unlawful action of blockading the countries oil exports.
Is this just another proxy war without congressional approval?
Russia called the annexation of Ukraine a "Special Operation"
How is this any different sans a "boots on the ground" invasion, which is the next logical escalation.
John: I have often wondered why the titans of technology over the last 40 years (Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, etc.) were so heavily leftist and collectivist. Why are they so willing to cede their hard-earned money they built in a free market, capitalist system? I learned recently that the expansion of executive agencies that started 100 years ago were the efforts of Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt to create an Expert Class to oversee large swaths of American enterprise; thus, the rise of an Expert Class of untouchable federal bureaucrats. These new techies see themselves as part of that Expert Class. It’s like they’re telling our democracy, “Just let us handle things, and you in flyover country will be the better for it.” Why do you think 21st century aristocrats been so reliably liberal?
Speaking of moves that leave Trump looking foolish, a second Grand Jury has declined to re - indict Letitia James, yet I get the impression they will just keep trying until they get one, but then James will have an even better defense on the grounds of vindictive prosecution.
How far do you think the Trump DOJ will take this, as well as the Comey case? Keep fighting until they win, or lose, at trial, or until another judge dismisses at least one or even both cases again?
After all, if they win they can bask in the victory, and if they lose, they can whine that The System Is Rigged and it's So Unfair that Comey and James escaped punishment, but then again, so did Trump.
"The answer, in very broad terms, is to shrink government." Absolutely.
Federal programs have created welfare states, and I believe most republicans would be shocked to find that many Red states lead the pack. Alaska for example has not state sales and income tax but per capita receives back more federal funding than most states. The Minnesota fraud, my state, is in the billions and the investigation for the feds will probably go on for years.
The welfare for citizens should be paid for by the states. The Federal government should not be involved in this. States should tax their own citizens, not suck off the feds.
I like the no sales tax on clothes aspect in MN. Makes for some great bargains!
I bought a Columbia ski jacket at the Mall of America 10 years ago and it it came with a free Buck folding knife that the previous person tried on but got caught up in an elastic and ended up in the pocket! Still got both!
Yes, federal tax revenue going to D. C. in most red states is much less than federal dollars going to them. And federal tax revenue going to D. C. in most blue state is much more that federal dollars going to them. Hawaii is an exception, probably because of the huge military presence here.
To be fair, states aren't political monoliths. A substantial portion of red states' voting population is liberal, while a substantial portion of blue states' voters are conservative - yes, even in the Peoples' State of Hawaii.
Sir John: did you not get my question this week?
I never got one. Just checked my inbox again, and nothing. Are you sure you sent it?
(I was worried you were in the hospital or something.)
That’s very kind of you Sir John. Apparently I attempted to send it when I was in an area with limited service.
So how about you and Sir Bernie take it to the No BS Zone by discussing your feelings on the U.S. capturing Venezuelan oil tankers. Is it legal? Is it an act of war? How does this help America in the world ?