This past week's commentaries
If you missed this past week’s commentaries due to the holiday rush, below are some of the highlights. Also be sure to listen to my enlightening conversation with Congressman Ro Khanna, entitled “How we oppose Trump.”
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I saw that Joe Biden apparently has regrets about withdrawing and believes he could have beaten Trump. I found myself offended by this — it disrespects Kamala Harris and the effort she made to win. Sayonara Joe. I’m tired.
No one should be surprised about Trump choosing to side with the oligarchs on the H-1B visa issue. He has been consistently inconsistent on the issue. According to an AP article (The Daily Gazette, 12/29, p. A3) he has said, "I've always liked visas I have always been in favor of visas." However, he has also, according to the article, criticized H-1B visas "calling them 'very bad' and 'unfair' for U.S. workers." He has also said, "I have many H-1B visas on my properties. I've been a believer in H-1B. I have used it many times. It's a great program."
Now, facing the oligarchs, people like Vivek and Elon on one side, and the longer standing Magats on the other, people like Bannon, Trump has chosen to side with the oligarchs. Obviously, because it is in his interests to do so.
And this was Elon Musks response to his critics:
"Take a big step back and FUCK YOURSELF in the face. I will go to war on this issue the likes of which you cannot possibly comprehend.” – Elon Musk, after days of warring against prominent MAGA personalities, some of whom have had their X accounts suspended or demonetized for criticizing him.
Elon, a member of the pro-family Maga cult who believes in unfettered free speech. HAHAHAHAHA!