US Politics - August, 2023

US Politics - August 2023

Hunter and Joe Biden's "Nothingburger," seriously? I'm not sure if the original write-up is by Robert Kelly, but let's use it as an example of "opinion news," perhaps from a "Never Trumper." However, it seems to rely more on "wishful outcomes" rather than the objectivity you'd expect from experts and reporters. None of them have actually posed the question: why was Joe Biden present in the room when Hunter had these non-business calls? Why was Hunter officially on Air Force 2 if not for business trips? What was his purpose at that time, and how were U.S. taxpayers reimbursed for the private use of Air Force 2? Did Joe Biden truly need Hunter to make calls just to say hello?

It would truly take a considerable oversight or a strong activist approach for reporters not to delve into this investigation and provide evidence, if there's no involvement from the Vice President. Therefore, they should at least clarify Hunter's business model and the reason he needed Joe in the room. By "business model," I mean which projects were financed through the money transfers—were they solely political maneuvers? These questions should be relatively easy to answer.

On the other hand, former President Trump, according to the same media, is portrayed as guilty of a wide range of allegations, including ruining the country, undermining democracy, engaging in criminal behavior, corruption, conspiracy, and whatever Trump detractors can uncover. On the contrary, if we examine the ongoing investigations and court cases, they often seem to be presided over by judges appointed by Obama, Clinton, and Bush II, resulting in a largely Democratic-leaning judicial landscape. This includes even the Jan 6 panel.

Here's a concise overview of all these ongoing cases. I encourage you to take a look and assess whether there's a discernible political bias influencing them.

If one upholds the principles of democracy and stands in its support, it's crucial to remember that fundamental elements include effective communication and mutual respect—respect for the people and their diverse opinions. In every society, there exist fringe elements, which can be considered as undemocratic forces. It's worth noting that groups like Antifa, from a political standpoint, are equally accountable as any right-wing organization. Neither faction should be given a platform to propagate their ideologies.

The exploitation of the George Floyd case for political purposes is just as misguided as the events of Jan 6—by that, I mean not just the demonstration itself, but the subsequent breach of the Capitol building. Both incidents chip away at the core principles of democracy and should be subject to the same legal treatment.

Hopefully, both political parties can eventually return to more civil and transparent politics. On a global scale, it's important to have leaders who refrain from instigating local conflicts that could escalate into global wars. Military power should not be wielded for political gain or to further fuel conflicts.

I've noticed the latest polls for 2024, and if you're hoping for opponents with different names, you might be an optimist. It seems the establishment prefers Biden due to his compliance with orders and his drive for personal power. Meanwhile, no one seems to be able to overshadow Trump—his following remains steadfast. And should the "never Trumpers" once again align with the Democrats, as they did in 2022, there's still a year for them to contemplate that choice.

Speaking candidly, the bias in reporting is evident, especially when it comes to the media's extensive coverage of Trump's golfing habits.

With the Ukrainian conflict continuing, it's worth examining what truly motivates U.S. interests in this situation. Here's an article from Europe that reflects voices from Germany, shedding light on the matter.

What is actually being defended in Ukraine? The billions invested by American mining and agricultural corporations? The business of the president's son Hunter Biden? The stock prices of U.S. defense contractors? For heaven's sake, no! They are our values, our freedom, our democracy.

In any case, Sabre-rattlers such as Michael Roth (SPD), Anton Hofreiter (Greens), Roderich Kiesewetter (CDU), and Marie-Agnes Strack-Zimmermann (FDP) are preaching. Good for them that Ukrainians are being killed for the noble goal. After all, it probably wouldn't work with their own compatriots: they adorn themselves. The number of Germans who do not want to shoot in the war has increased fivefold. In order to defend his values, the German soldier prefers to keep auxiliary troops. What does this insight do to the talk show war drummers? In any case, mouth heroes. They are cowardly and embarrassing. But mouth heroes who send others to their deaths with martial talk are not embarrassing. They are inhumane.

Here is an article from 2015 about Ukrainian Farmland. Notice 2014 was the year of the Maidan Coup, and here we see Bill Bowder, with an interesting case of political investing as well. Note when Yeltsin bankrupted the Russian people in 1990, western sharks like Bill Browder sought to get control or Russian assets, which lead to the Oligarch system, but its certainly always political. Here is a Wiki on the Hermitage Fund. And what does Bill Bowder do today, sour grapes because he did not get his way and personal revenge? He certainly has Anthony Blinken’ Ear. Now the Oligarchs send the Money to Dubai. 

We now wonder if all the Money he made had nothing to do with Special Friends? Perhaps he should have bought US Farmland and Oil Fields.  You can ask yourself,  "why would we sell Farmland to the Chinese but invest in the Ukraine and elsewhere?

And the last thought, remember the Bush Doctrine:

Is that so far from the current situation we are seeing in Ukraine?

Reading liberal News in the US like the Washington Post or Swiss and German outlets, many refer to sources close to the War. One of the weekly columnists in Switzerland has this to say about Russians:

Empathy and imagination, Sergei Gerasimov is a Ukrainian who makes no secret of his hatred of the Russians. He refers to them as "orcs". This name fits "damn well with them", Gerasimov thinks, because Russians are "malicious, aggressive monsters", stupid, simple-minded, and dirty. "All the Russians we see on the news are ugly." He avoids the Nazi word "Untermensch". But it sweats through such lines.

Gerasimov lives on the third floor of an apartment block in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv and experiences the war – depending on the course of the front – sometimes more, sometimes less directly. His hatred is nourished anew every day, by his own appearance, but also by the consumption of Ukrainian media. His hatred is as legitimate as it is emotionally, as justified as it is irrational.

The only mystery is why the Neue Zurcher Zeitung has provided a forum for this hate preacher since the beginning of the war. She has published many dozens of his texts – called "War Diary". The author combines "powers of observation and knowledge of human nature, empathy and imagination, a sense of the absurd and inquiring intelligence," the editors enthuse. Forgotten in this list was the author's omnipresent Russophobia, which is likely to occasionally violate the Swiss anti-racism penal norm.

Note Chris Christie on Brett Bair drew from the same sources when talking about the War in Ukraine, if you visit Zelinsky, this is a picture you get.

If you follow the War on a daily basis, look for the Ukrainian propaganda bloggers, and according to the WAPO, President Biden can do no wrong? Note Sergei had no problem when AZOV people killed Russians since 2014, after the Maidan Coup, but then Obama and Biden could do no wrong? Russia phobia, the same outlets suffer Trump phobia, and the US led NATO perhaps the culprit, while the US is burning more Money in the Ukraine?

While the US is busy with Bidenomics and DEI politics, is the World forming a new alliance?

“BRICS is a grouping of the world economies of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa formed by the 2010 addition of South Africa to the predecessor BRIC. The original acronym "BRIC" (or "the BRICs") was coined in 2001 by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'Neill to describe fast-growing economies that would collectively dominate the global economy by 2050."

More on this after the next Conference later in August in South Africa.

As the Women's World Cup in Australia/New Zealand is currently underway, it's noteworthy that some of the top teams, such as Germany and the US, have been eliminated either in the group stages or the initial knockout round. Is this due to chance, coaching decisions, or player representation? It might be a combination of factors. In the case of the US, however, there's a notable absence of questioning regarding whether some members of the older generation prioritized their personal ideologies over the national team's success.

It's important not to be misled into believing that Megan Rapinoe couldn't have been replaced after the 2019 World Cup to kickstart a rebuilding process. Could political pressure within the US Soccer Federation have played a role in retaining her, given her advocacy for kneeling, support for the Black Lives Matter movement, and other social issues? Her continued presence doesn't seem to be solely due to soccer skills, but it may have come at the expense of numerous talents who have had their opportunities deferred for an additional five years due to Rapinoe's presence.