Since PRESDT-45 has put in place tariffs on imports from nations (who have done the same to our exports to them), there has been a continuing outcry in media, at least in the local daily paper, that this will result in much higher prices for purchases here. That seems to be obvious, of course, but it will make, and is making, an increase in national revenue. That is even possibly to the point of removing the deficit and beginning to reduce the national debt – if Congress can come to its collective sense and reduce the totally wasteful spending.

In the meantime, the tariffs will serve to increase the cost of imported items to those wanting to purchase them. That might bring their prices more in line with similar items manufactured domestically – more to the benefit of our businesses. That would include some businesses who are in danger of closing because of the unfair competition. They would be able to stay in business in case of a national emergency and be able to quickly increase production or even change products. The unfair label is used because of the most often situation where the foreign government is subsidizing the production and wages are substantially lower.

Frankly, it has been my experience, especially with smaller items, that the imported quality is substantially lower, the instructions are insufficiently clear and the items usually do not last very long. Because of the unfair tactics used by others, it has become my policy to “buy American” whenever possible and realize the relatively less expensive long-term cost due to longer life of the item. This has become particularly evident in the transition of light bulbs/tubes from incandescent to fluorescent to LED. This year, a LED blue bulb (which I used in my porch light to support for law enforcement) burned out after less than two years. It was made in China.

Having made the case, it seems proper to offer an alternative suggestion that has rattled around in my brain for several years. This would require legislation to change some law so that the rules could not be changed on whims, prejudices or improper leader conduct.

The suggestion is to have it in the law that our treatment in trade with each and every nation would be exactly how their government is treating our businesses and individuals. Thus, the actual treatment could be adjusted automatically at any time to maintain trade equality. There have been multiple reports of some nations, including in the American continents, which assess as much as 100 percent tariff on imports from the United States. And yet they expect us to have no tariffs on their exports to us. Any fairness in such cases is beyond my comprehension.

It remains my firm opinion that PRESDT-45 continues to be on the right track in his decision making. We do not have access to the overall picture and immediate details that are needed to arrive at correct outcomes.

So, he still has my support even though his methodology is not always clear in the beginning.

Admittedly, he was not my first preference but it became clear that he may have been the only candidate able to achieve victory and thus end the continuing and accelerating downward spiral of the fortunes of the republic that was delivered in 1787 by, in my opinion, heavenly inspired and led attendees at the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With only occasional interruptions since 1933, the increasingly C/F/S (Communist/Fascist/Socialist) management and candidates of the Democrat Party have served to turn the form of government further and further away from its founding.

Some of this can be attributed to the use of illegal aliens being allowed to vote in violation of all natural and constitutional law. It we are to hope to continue to enjoy the constitutionally guaranteed freedoms and rights given by God, we who have common sense must be certain to screen candidates and only vote for those who actually are rule-of-law oriented and not just say so then do otherwise. Even the Republican Party seems to be continually infiltrated by those types we call RINOS.