TRUMP’S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH
This week I’ll cover Trump’s State of the Union Speech only generally, applauding several of his good initiatives and criticizing his exaggerations and errors, which were numerous. Frankly, it’s too painful to comment on Trump’s speech in detail not only because of its excessive length but because of his egotistical style of speaking with endless bragging, flattery, repetition, gross exaggerations and pandering to people. This is one time when I wish the president would make more use of a professional speech writer. He likely had help building the outline and refining a few paragraphs, but this speech was all Trump. There is no professional speech writer of any principles who could maintain his self-respect and write like Trump talks. It’s embarrassing. At almost 2 hours long, the speech contained all the excesses that characterize everything that Trump does. He even expanded the number of people and groups he chose to honor from the normal 2 or 3 to over 10. Presidents increasingly use people in their SOTU speeches as props for effect, by highlighting those who have either suffered or achieved things and showcase them to the nation. Trump did this so much it lost its effectiveness. Trump’s ego keeps expanding to the point that he now acts and thinks like he’s the King of the world, or the peace-loving savior of the world, despite his ongoing warring moves. Trump’s brash bravado and ego combined with his childish way of speaking is grating on what’s left of the educated, refined people in the world. It simultaneously tarnishes the conservative movement badly and gives the enemies of liberty, like the Democrats, ample fodder for derision. To receive a free, one-time sample of the Brief, along with options on how to subscribe, click on Request a Sample on the left.
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Did you Know?
The Russians are building tremendous new nuclear/biological and chemical weapons systems--all with the assistance of US technology transfers. They are deploying on average, 3 new Topol-M 6th generation ballistic missiles per month. We built our last MX over 10 years ago, and are disarming unilaterally. Further, the Russian are building huge underground nuclear bunkers and weapons production facilities in the Ural Mountains, clearly intended to function during a nuclear war. The US intelligence community (under both Republican and Democratic administrations) knows this and are actively covering for the Russians, so the American people won't become alarmed.
Both Republican and Democratic administrations have been supplying the Chinese with high technology weapons systems for years, knowing that they, in turn, are supplying other enemies (Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, North Korea) as well. Both Russia and China continue to protest against any US anti-ballistic missile system, even though such systems are purely defensive. It doesn't take a genius to understand that ABM systems only threaten someone who intends to launch ballistic missiles someday.
President Clinton directed our military to absorb a nuclear first strike rather than launch on warning (our only true deterrent to a first strike) and to prepare to retaliate afterward. That first strike will take down all command and control, all bombers (since none are on alert), most missiles, and all satellite and submarine communications.
According to the House Armed Services Committee, the following reductions have taken place during the Clinton Administration: Strategic and General Purpose Forces from 1990 to 1997: B-52 Bombers have gone from 220 to 56. B-1 Bombers from 90 to 60; Strategic Defense Interceptor Aircraft from 36 to 0; and Army Divisions (1990 to 1997) have gone from 18 Active down to 10. Reserve divisions have gone from 10 to 8. Army Brigades (1990 to 1997) have declined from 8 Active to 3 and Reserve brigades have gone down from 27 to 18.
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What will you do about it?
What is the risk to you and your family if there is a major terrorist attack on a U.S. city with chemical or biological weapons? What will you do?
Did you know the US, by policy, will not retaliate on warning of a nuclear attack --effectively removing any deterrent? Are you prepared if the "unthinkable" happens --nuclear war?
Have you considered what you will do if an economic crisis threatens your pensions, investments and other so-called "guaranteed" income?
What about a major earthquake or other natural disaster suddenly upsetting the natural social order for months at a time? Could you get out of harm's way if massive social unrest erupts in the wake of a crisis?
What about your home? Do you have extra tanks of potable water should public water supplies be cut off or contaminated? Would you know how to collect and filter your own water if none was available for a long time?
Joel Skousen is a world-renowned expert in home security and Constitutional law. Joel, who publishes a weekly comprehensive analysis of world affairs, is also the author of books on home security, law, and government. His latest two books, The Secure Home and Strategic Relocation--North American Guide to Safe Places, address the myriad economic, biological, and political threats that face families living in today's complex world. The books also serve as guides for families wishing to relocate to a more secure area and become self-sufficient. In addition, Joel is available to consult privately with individuals to design high security residences and retreats, or to develop contingency plans for emergency situations.