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Accountability
Hillbilly wisdom: Insider trading and other white collar crimes are 1)profitable, 2)relatively safe in terms of punishment and 3) Prove it. Insider trading are transactions that occur based upon knowledge or information that is unavailable to the general public. The penalty is severe but the difficulty in proving the crime… Read more.
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Has ICE been privatized
Hillbilly wisdom: Fear, justified or not, motivates those involved. Should we be afraid that Ice or a paramilitary unit will use similar tactics against others say in the next election? There is an element of fear about the upcoming midterm elections. The DOJ claims that we need to be sure… Read more.
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Term Limits once again
Hillbilly wisdom: The vast majority of people when asked about term limits, say yes they are for limiting terms. I doubt they are telling the truth. Most lie so well, they don’t even know they are doing it. There is very little possibility of the politicians getting reelected if the… Read more.
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A bridge between Canada and United States
Hillbilly wisdom: Why would the president support the construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit, Michigan and Windsor, Ontario and now as it nears completion threaten to delay the opening? Michigan voted republican in the 2024 election! Seems like a good way to flip Michigan back Blue. Actions… Read more.
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Tom Cotton and illegal orders
Hillbilly version: There was a minute, just a minute, when I thought you were going to ask the question but you did not. Your interview of Generals consisted of lots of praise and the question: did you ever receive illegal orders? The answer from each General was No Sir. You… Read more.
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One Billion in oil sales
Hillbilly wisdom: you must accept that change is needed before you can change anything. It is being reported that Venezuela sold 1 billion in oil sales. What does that mean? Perhaps the per day volume is up. Without improvement or change in the infrastructure, Venezuela has increased production. Assume this… Read more.
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Party versus People
Hillbilly wisdom: Things can be bought: material things and political influence but not everything can be bought. Some things must be earned and once earned they must be protected. Invisible things that defines the United States. It is what and who we are. They cannot be purchased. It is good… Read more.
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Problem with BIG and BEAUTIFUL
Hillbilly wisdom: Once again we are faced with the same old scenario. There is a part of the government which will allow the uni party to act like they are battling for their position. Some would have the United States cut funding to an agency because they are not following… Read more.
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Their Law and our Law
Hillbilly wisdom: Guilt or innocence is determined by the choice of the law in question. Watch the court proceedings: what are the charges? On march17, 2023 the ICC issued arrest warrants for “unlawful deportation and transfer of children from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation”. Other charges have… Read more.
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Unintended effects of tariffs?
Hillbilly wisdom: the most obvious result of tariffs is increased cost between the trading partners. If the products are essential then the trade will continue no matter the cost. In essential cost trades, the cost of tariffs are passed through to the consumer. Who benefits? Tariffs have enabled China to… Read more.
