Is Trump Irrelevant?

Those who had lauded the expansion of executive powers when Barack Obama was president perhaps now see the dangers of an imperial presidency with Donald Trump as president. It doesn’t matter if you are Republican or Democrat, conservative or liberal, because we all know what Lord Acton said about the corrupting influence of power. (more…)

I Told You So

I told you so. I am not gloating but I have been quite correct about Donald Trump in my prior articles. I wish it were not true, but he is living up to my early assessment of what his presidency would look like. Also see here and here. His defenders say that he has accomplished a lot. Politifact, a site which keeps track of what politicians say and then do, has given him credit for accomplishing these campaign promises: (more…)

Affordable Food Security Act Passes Congress

Congress, in recognition of the national food crisis, has enacted the Affordable Food Security Act (AFSA), popularly known as “Foodcare”. The leaders of the Senate, the House of Representatives, key Congressional representatives, and the President gathered in the White House yesterday for the President’s ceremonial signing of the Act. With the stroke of 22 pens, he enacted a sweeping law to reform America’s broken food production and distribution system.

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