| There is some public momentum in the United States which supports substantial tariffs being applied to Chinese exports into the United States. The Chinese government is said to about to “lose its mind” over this unexpected and certainly “shocking” about face in U.S. policy. |
| The American policy is propelled somewhat by the negative sentiment caused in part by dubious equity market constructs including hints of ‘rummage sale’ techniques to falsely support capital markets. The reader should note that Japan’s capital markets weakened over a similar type irregularity in the integrity of their equities and financial systems. |
| When a country like China with 1 trillion, (you heard me), dollars in its CASH account requires its governments to assist in what is tantamount to either a money laundering scheme or even ‘wash trading’ (in perpetual motion), there is something potentially wrong with the patient. |
| A potential (27%) tax on Chinese exports to the United States could spell disaster for China’s economy, but a swelling trade deficit will only grind away at the core of America’s economic fundamentals, and fundamental are cornerstones of success in commerce (and football). |
| Americans are virtually split on the idea of amnesty for approximately 20,000,000 illegal aliens. Unions and business groups are supporting the amnesty. |
| Those who support the amnesty are shy of 51%, but many undecided would like a resolve to the matter. |
| A bare majority of respondents are of the opinion that The White House’s firing of Attorneys General was politically motivated. Slightly less than one half are of the opinion that it is the President’s prerogative. |
| The U.S. Senate’s vote with respect to a timeline for troop withdrawal does not jive with public opinion. A slight majority would have preferred a vote in support of a timeline. |
| Hillary Clinton’s assertion that some troops will remain after a main withdrawal provokes a clear division among supporters. |
| Arizona Senator John McCain (A lot of Black voters like McCain-it’s true), isn’t backing away from Iraq, and he has a good base of support for his position particularly after the recent Senate vote. |
| Or is this something else? I think Americans are beginning to soften for Bush; he’s been tortured of late. If you’re Donald Trump Bush couldn’t leave a moment too soon. But the President is anything but ‘dead’. |
| Is this investigation and impeachment talk going to blow past or blow over the recent group of Americans more ready to cut the President some slack? After all, the vote was not successful. |
| There are a large number of respondents who view the numbers provided in Q#6 relating to gay and lesbian troops somewhat cynically. There is a sense, (not an absolute sense), that gays and lesbians are more acceptable to the military because it is desperate for more troops. Others are less supportive of gay and lesbian troops and are worried ‘that the military will take anyone’. |
| One third (net) of all Americans agrees with Donald Trump that “George W. Bush is the worst President ever” and that ‘Americans should declare victory and get the hell out (of Iraq).’ Mr. Trump has an audience, as 50% of those respondents willing to provide a definitive answer are willing to seriously consider him for President of the United States. These numbers are good enough for Mr. Trump to consider making a run, due in large part to his (mostly) straight talking image with Americans. It is important to note that Mr. Trumps comments about Iraq stand in stark contrast to the outcome of the vote in the Senate. Americans will ‘tune in’ to some straight talk, and maybe some of that at Conrad Black’s bash in Chicago. |
| You can bet on it. |
| Glen P. Robbins
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