In 2024, Donald Trump continues to perpetuate the Big Lie and to add a litany of new lies into his liar’s bushel basket. He does this in the hope that an agenda of no truths now, as it has in the past, will end up producing no consequences for him in the future. In this blog, we look back briefly at Donald Trump’s lying before he became president and at his lying during his presidential tenure. After that, we examine his lying today. Donald Trump’s Lying … [Read more...]
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What Baltimore tragedy says about ocean trade
Failure to address the serious global trade issues exposed by the Baltimore accident could lead to even more tragic economic, and relationship consequences. On March 26, a cargo ship crewed by Indian seafarers headed for Sri Lanka collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge as it was departing the Port of Baltimore, a major shipping hub on the United States (US) East Coast. Nearly three weeks after the incident, US authorities are still in the process of determining the causes behind the … [Read more...]
Judges’ Political Orientation and Rulings Inextricably Entwined
Our federal judicial system was designed to be a place where decisions could be reached and rulings could be made in an objective and nonpartisan manner. Recent rulings, commentary, and research indicates this is not happening. In fact, the composition of a court and the political orientation of the judges have a substantial impact on a court’s rulings. Supreme Court Decisions and Rulings We have been writing about the Supreme Court’s Republican conservative membership … [Read more...]
Nikki Haley’s future is in good hands, hers
For now, Haley’s path forward remains uncertain. What is certain is she will carve out her own path. Indian American Nikki Haley dropped out of the 2024 United States (US) presidential race on March 6 after it became clear that she had no realistic path to beat former President Donald Trump and win the Republican nomination. Unlike two other challengers, Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who both ended their campaigns after the … [Read more...]
BIDENOMICS VS. VIBECESSION AND VABPRESSION
After President Joe Biden announced his intention to run for re-election in April of 2023, many in the President’s camp believed that touting Bidenomics would help move him toward victory again in 2024. It has not. Instead, vibecession and vabpression appear to be winning and Bidenomics appears to be losing. Let’s examine why. Bidenomics in Perspective The term Bidenomics was bandied about considerably in the last half of 2023. What exactly is it? On June 28 the White … [Read more...]
Will DEI Die?
“DEI must die.” – Elon Musk The civil rights movement of the 1960’s, in conjunction with the passage of the Civil Rights Act in 1964, led to the creation of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. These DEI initiatives are intended to ensure appropriate representation and participation of diverse individuals and groups in various types of organizations. For more than one-half century, DEI initiatives were implemented without much interference. … [Read more...]
The Federal Government Imperiled
In January, the Supreme Court heard arguments in two cases which could result in a decision that would severely reduce the scope and regulatory authority of federal government agencies. Such a decision would imperil the effectiveness of the federal government. That effectiveness is already imperiled by actions taken during the Trump presidency as well as the changing attitudes of the general public regarding the federal government. If Donald Trump is successful in his re-election … [Read more...]
Super Tuesday or Stupor Tuesday?
Super Tuesday is a Tuesday early in a presidential election year when a large number of states hold their primaries or caucuses. In 2024, Super Tuesday falls on Tuesday March 5. A total of 16 U.S. states and one territory will hold their nomination contests on that date, and more than one-third of the delegates to the nomination conventions will be decided. In the past, Super Tuesdays have been pivot points that are indicative of who will be the Democratic and Republican nominee … [Read more...]
What a Biden-Trump rematch entails for the US
The stage is definitely set for a potential Biden-Trump rematch. What might such a rematch entail? With every passing day, it is becoming clearer that the United States (US) presidential election this November will be a rematch between President Joe Biden and Donald Trump who he unseated from the White House four years ago. The Democratic Party’s nomination of Biden, as the incumbent, was virtually assured the moment he declared his intention to seek re-election. Trump, … [Read more...]
Indian Americans ready for a bigger political role
With candidates representing both parties, reflecting the diversity within the Indian American population, the community’s influence is set to rise further. The 2024 election season in the United States (US) kicked off on Monday, January 15 with the Iowa Caucus featuring two Indian American Republican candidates. While insurgent candidate Vivek Ramaswamy bowed out after finishing fourth, former South Carolina governor, Nikki Haley, emerged with a strong showing and is … [Read more...]