The trumpet man has begun his second year in office and is still so unstable, believes he has to continue to lie to the nation and his base to satisfy his ego and mental state of mind. And this time the lie was over a issue that matters not one flip. Trump said his State of the Union address was watched by the highest number of people in history, 45.6 million viewers.
Neilson, which does the TV ratings says not so. That the State of the Union address of President Bush in 2002, President Obama in 2010 and President Clintons in 1994 were higher at 51.7 million, 48 million and 46.8 million. It was not the first time trump has lied about TV coverage of his Presidential events and one can be sure it will not be his last lie. Trump's mental instability continue to take a toll on the highest office in the land and America's institutions, especially the intelligence community, the FBI the judicial system and congress.
And now we are witnessing a full court press by the trumpet man and the GOP to derail the special prosecutors investigation of Trump and others involvement with Russia and the obstruction of justice. The desire to kill American's democratic process has been unprecedented by Trump and the GOP. Make no mistake, Trump and his party in congress are following an un-American assault against every thing good about the country and its people.
Impeachment is the only answer to the unstable and corrupt trumpet man. And the special prosecutor is getting closer every day for the axe to drop.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Sunday, February 4, 2018
January Job Numbers and Unemployment
The U.S. Labor Department reported the economy created 200,000 new jobs in January and that the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%. It was the 88th straight month of positive job growth as the economy continues its upward trend. Median family income was up for 2017 which began its climb in 2013. The increase in the minimum wage by 20 plus states and many business was responsible for part of the increase.
In January of 2017, President Obama's last month in office the economy created 227,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate stood at 4.8%. It was 7.8% when Obama took office in January 2009. So unemployment decreased 3% during President Obama's eight years in office. Unemployment decreased 3.1% during Clinton's two terms and decreased 3.2% during the Kennedy-Johnson two terms. Unemployment decreased the most under those three democratic administrations than any other administration in the last 67 years.
So what can the people look for economically this year and in the future. Trump's treasury secretary gave us a hint the other day when he stated the administration would ask congress to increase the governments debt ceiling earlier than planned because the recently passed tax cuts are reducing federal revenues and the debt limit will be exceeded earlier than projected. Also keep in mind no matter the fake news coming out of the administration, Trump and the GOP did not pass one piece of legislation last year that can be considered progressive for the economy.
PolitiDose will continue to be the leader in bringing its readers the economic facts so stay tuned to your daily dose of political commentary.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
In January of 2017, President Obama's last month in office the economy created 227,000 new jobs and the unemployment rate stood at 4.8%. It was 7.8% when Obama took office in January 2009. So unemployment decreased 3% during President Obama's eight years in office. Unemployment decreased 3.1% during Clinton's two terms and decreased 3.2% during the Kennedy-Johnson two terms. Unemployment decreased the most under those three democratic administrations than any other administration in the last 67 years.
So what can the people look for economically this year and in the future. Trump's treasury secretary gave us a hint the other day when he stated the administration would ask congress to increase the governments debt ceiling earlier than planned because the recently passed tax cuts are reducing federal revenues and the debt limit will be exceeded earlier than projected. Also keep in mind no matter the fake news coming out of the administration, Trump and the GOP did not pass one piece of legislation last year that can be considered progressive for the economy.
PolitiDose will continue to be the leader in bringing its readers the economic facts so stay tuned to your daily dose of political commentary.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Wednesday, January 31, 2018
The President's State of The Union Address.
President Trump attempted to achieve in his State of the Union Address what he has failed to achieve as a Presidential candidate and as a President for the past year. He recognized in the audience several Americans and their heroic actions which stands at odds with Trump's own divisiveness, his lack of respect for others, his corrupt attitude and treasonous acts. He used those good people because he himself can not walk the talk. Those heroes stood head and heels over the President.
Trump also used his address early on to out right lie to the American people when he said unemployment was the lowest in the past 40 years. The unemployment rate at the end of December was 4.1% as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest unemployment in the last 40 years actually took place on President Clinton's watch when it stood below 4% for 4 straight months September thru December of 2000. The President also lied when he said his tax cut was the largest in history. The Reagan and George W. Bush tax cuts were actually larger.
The trumpet man followed the script of past republican Presidents, wrapping himself with the flag, American morals, national defense, in God we trust and the national anthem. And like his past republican friends, failed to live up to the test big time. That is the reason he invited the heroes to be recognized. One would think a President's State of the Union Address would be about the positive positions he has taken to move the country forward and lead the free world, but he has no such accomplishments. Impeachment is still the only answer to the malignancy in the White House.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Trump also used his address early on to out right lie to the American people when he said unemployment was the lowest in the past 40 years. The unemployment rate at the end of December was 4.1% as reported by the U.S. Department of Labor. The lowest unemployment in the last 40 years actually took place on President Clinton's watch when it stood below 4% for 4 straight months September thru December of 2000. The President also lied when he said his tax cut was the largest in history. The Reagan and George W. Bush tax cuts were actually larger.
The trumpet man followed the script of past republican Presidents, wrapping himself with the flag, American morals, national defense, in God we trust and the national anthem. And like his past republican friends, failed to live up to the test big time. That is the reason he invited the heroes to be recognized. One would think a President's State of the Union Address would be about the positive positions he has taken to move the country forward and lead the free world, but he has no such accomplishments. Impeachment is still the only answer to the malignancy in the White House.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Monday, January 29, 2018
Governing By "Continuing Resolutions"
The Trump/Republican control of governing the U.S. is still non existent at the start of Trump's second year in office and no end is in sight. The President's approval rating stands at 38%, the lowest of any President since the start of Presidential polling and the Trump/Republican leadership has passed the least legislation in its first year than any past modern Presidential administration. The federal government is running on the second continuing resolution to keep the government open until February 13th.
The overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program is due to expire Feb. 8. It has been operating under four short term extensions since just September and there are no indications a long term solution is in the congressional offering. Immigration reform, which covers a number of immigration outstanding has yet to be defined or debated by Trump and the GOP. They have only played to their base with piece meal statements that lack any substance.
DACA, one element of immigration reform that Trump cancelled which was supposed to bring about a new solution by March 15 is in jeopardy and just last week Trump said he may extend the date beyond March 15. In other words, keep kicking the DACA part of immigration down the road like every thing else.
There is still no certainty on federal oil royalties for Louisiana that the people were told long ago would happen. Trump reduced the original amount but still no final number. With a year of regression and the inability to lead, Trump's second year looks like repeat of the first. And Tuesday nights State of the Union Message is shaping up as another chapter of "fake news" from a President so corrupt in lies, will try to use those lies to define progress. Somethings never change.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The overhaul of the National Flood Insurance Program is due to expire Feb. 8. It has been operating under four short term extensions since just September and there are no indications a long term solution is in the congressional offering. Immigration reform, which covers a number of immigration outstanding has yet to be defined or debated by Trump and the GOP. They have only played to their base with piece meal statements that lack any substance.
DACA, one element of immigration reform that Trump cancelled which was supposed to bring about a new solution by March 15 is in jeopardy and just last week Trump said he may extend the date beyond March 15. In other words, keep kicking the DACA part of immigration down the road like every thing else.
There is still no certainty on federal oil royalties for Louisiana that the people were told long ago would happen. Trump reduced the original amount but still no final number. With a year of regression and the inability to lead, Trump's second year looks like repeat of the first. And Tuesday nights State of the Union Message is shaping up as another chapter of "fake news" from a President so corrupt in lies, will try to use those lies to define progress. Somethings never change.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Friday, January 26, 2018
Is North Korea Reading "PolitiDose"
North Korea's President Kim Jong Un in a statement released this week said North and South Korea should meet and discuss the unification of the country without interference from the outside. He made it clear that the fate of the Korean Peninsula would be decided by the Koreans themselves. And if that sounds familiar its because you read it here first in PolitiDose in several commentaries in the last few years.
Both North and South Korea have already met and agreed to cooperate in several areas during the up coming winter games scheduled to take place in South Korea. So a dialog has already started and is taking place. When South Korea elected its new President Moon Jae-in he made it clear he would seek to have a dialog with the North and the conversation has moved along. Can North and South really achieve unification on their own? If their talks are really serious what will be the reaction by China, Russia and the United States. All three have self serving motives why they support the North and South separation and why no progress has been made in changing the status quo.
This writer still believes the best long term solution is a united Korea with one government, one people and one country under one united flag. Only those who remain blind to human nature never see the big picture that sits right in front of them.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Both North and South Korea have already met and agreed to cooperate in several areas during the up coming winter games scheduled to take place in South Korea. So a dialog has already started and is taking place. When South Korea elected its new President Moon Jae-in he made it clear he would seek to have a dialog with the North and the conversation has moved along. Can North and South really achieve unification on their own? If their talks are really serious what will be the reaction by China, Russia and the United States. All three have self serving motives why they support the North and South separation and why no progress has been made in changing the status quo.
This writer still believes the best long term solution is a united Korea with one government, one people and one country under one united flag. Only those who remain blind to human nature never see the big picture that sits right in front of them.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
Sean Payton's Top Priority For The 2018 Football Season
Payton should put down the cheat sheet, turn the play calling over to his offense coordinator, modify his behavior with the officials and just let his arrogance die a natural death. The head coach needs to spend more time observing what goes on during the game which he can not do now with his mind and head looking at a cheat sheet.
Forget about all the hype and praise bestowed on you by the New Orleans sports writers. It has not worked and has resulted in too few championships. I think it is fair to say that with your head and mind on that cheat sheet you fail to see on the field what the fans see. You made several bad calls this season at critical times and failed. Your mind has to be open in order to see the big picture but that cheat sheet gives you tunnel vision.
Its time to let go of your ego and be a full time head coach.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Forget about all the hype and praise bestowed on you by the New Orleans sports writers. It has not worked and has resulted in too few championships. I think it is fair to say that with your head and mind on that cheat sheet you fail to see on the field what the fans see. You made several bad calls this season at critical times and failed. Your mind has to be open in order to see the big picture but that cheat sheet gives you tunnel vision.
Its time to let go of your ego and be a full time head coach.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Monday, January 22, 2018
Bill Belichick and Tom Brady Take Their Team To Another Superbowl.
The New England Patriots defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 24-20 to win the American conference championship and advanced to the Super Bowl for the 10th time and the third time in the last 4 years. And once again Tom Brady took his team farther than Dred Brees took his team despite all of Brees passing records. The Patriots under coach Belichick has been the most consistent team for over a decade and won more world championships since the Super Bowl era than any other team.
Brady, a quiet talking quarterback like Bart Starr, who also like Brady does not hold as many personal passing records as Brees, Manning or Farve, knows how to win as a team. The same trait that Starr had. And like Brady, won more world championships than Brees, Manning and Farve. Both Brady and Starr were consistent team winners.
Bill Belichick is the best football coach in the Super Bowl era and the most consistent. He has won 5 world championships with New England, more than any other coach. He and Vince Lombardi share many things in common. Both are teaching coaches, something that many coaches lack. Teaching is a large reason why both had such great success. They teach the team concept and both taught how important it is to know the fundamentals of the game. Belichick is the dominate coach in the NFL and no other even comes close.
The sad part for the NFL is that so many coaches that have come and gone with out learning anything from Belichick's success.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Brady, a quiet talking quarterback like Bart Starr, who also like Brady does not hold as many personal passing records as Brees, Manning or Farve, knows how to win as a team. The same trait that Starr had. And like Brady, won more world championships than Brees, Manning and Farve. Both Brady and Starr were consistent team winners.
Bill Belichick is the best football coach in the Super Bowl era and the most consistent. He has won 5 world championships with New England, more than any other coach. He and Vince Lombardi share many things in common. Both are teaching coaches, something that many coaches lack. Teaching is a large reason why both had such great success. They teach the team concept and both taught how important it is to know the fundamentals of the game. Belichick is the dominate coach in the NFL and no other even comes close.
The sad part for the NFL is that so many coaches that have come and gone with out learning anything from Belichick's success.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Sunday, January 21, 2018
Louisiana's Bill Cassidy and John Kennedy: The Ditto Head Republicans Stick It To Louisiana Again
U.S. Senators Cassidy and Kennedy did it to Louisiana again Friday when they voted with their republican colleges to kick the can down the road by voting for the CR that failed and shut down the government. The first CR (continuing resolution) they voted for ended Friday and was supposed to give them enough time to come up with a long term spending bill but it failed under the republican leadership. Friday's vote was to continue the CR for another 3 weeks so they could accomplish what they failed to accomplish during the first CR.
The democratic party and five republicans voted against the CR because the solution to the budget spending bill is long term and they wanted a bill that would run through the end of the government's fiscal year which ends September 30, 2018. That way all federal agencies would have certainty for the rest of the fiscal year. Government should not be run with CR's that last short periods of time and don't solve the problem and then create government shutdowns. This is the third time the republicans in congress have shut down the government since 1995 because of their extreme agenda which began with the Newt Gingrich era. GOP administrations and GOP led congress are terrible at governing and makes it easy to understand why no republican administration has balanced the federal budget since President Eisenhower. Since then its been all deficit spending under republican administrations.
Louisiana's republican representatives in congress are the worst this writer has ever seen. They are Trump ditto heads who are with him no matter what. They all voted for Trump's health care scam bill, his tax bill scheme passed off as tax reform and supported his regressive executive orders and his divisive rhetoric. Their immigration talk is a mirror image of their health care talk. Louisiana and its people deserve better representation.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
The democratic party and five republicans voted against the CR because the solution to the budget spending bill is long term and they wanted a bill that would run through the end of the government's fiscal year which ends September 30, 2018. That way all federal agencies would have certainty for the rest of the fiscal year. Government should not be run with CR's that last short periods of time and don't solve the problem and then create government shutdowns. This is the third time the republicans in congress have shut down the government since 1995 because of their extreme agenda which began with the Newt Gingrich era. GOP administrations and GOP led congress are terrible at governing and makes it easy to understand why no republican administration has balanced the federal budget since President Eisenhower. Since then its been all deficit spending under republican administrations.
Louisiana's republican representatives in congress are the worst this writer has ever seen. They are Trump ditto heads who are with him no matter what. They all voted for Trump's health care scam bill, his tax bill scheme passed off as tax reform and supported his regressive executive orders and his divisive rhetoric. Their immigration talk is a mirror image of their health care talk. Louisiana and its people deserve better representation.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Saturday, January 20, 2018
President Trump's First Year In Office: Chaos, Inability To Lead,Incompetent, Divisive and A Corrupt Business Attitude To American Government
The trumpet man's first year in Office ended Friday at midnight with a government shutdown because he and the GOP's extreme agenda was partisan and as a result void of democratic input. The President and GOP wanted to kick the can down the road again with a short term CR (continuing resolution) which if passed would have been the second one. The democrats wanted a long term spending plan so there would be certainty for operating the federal government.
Trump himself set up the prospect of a government shutdown weeks ago when he proclaimed the federal government may need a good shutdown. The GOP controlled congress picked up on that suggestion. Their process that led up to the shutdown was nothing but chaos and demonstrated Trump and the GOP's inability to lead and govern the country and its people. It happened before during their health care fraud plan earlier in the year and immigration reform. Friday's shutdown was the first ever by a republican President with a republican controlled congress. And just this week, republican senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said he did not know what Trump's policy was on immigration. And republican senator Jeff Flake compared Trump's fake news comment concerning the news media with former Russian dictator Josef Stalin.
Trump's first year in office has been a disaster for every good that America stands for. A divisive President and Commander in Chief who has corrupted the highest office in the land with his corrupted business attitude. And we now read in a Wall Street Journal report that Trump's lawyer paid hush money to the tune of $130,000 to a porn star so she would not comment on the sexual encounter in public that took place during the 2016 Presidential election.
America and its people should not have to be exposed to such a President and impeachment must happen sooner rather than later.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Trump himself set up the prospect of a government shutdown weeks ago when he proclaimed the federal government may need a good shutdown. The GOP controlled congress picked up on that suggestion. Their process that led up to the shutdown was nothing but chaos and demonstrated Trump and the GOP's inability to lead and govern the country and its people. It happened before during their health care fraud plan earlier in the year and immigration reform. Friday's shutdown was the first ever by a republican President with a republican controlled congress. And just this week, republican senate majority leader Mitch McConnell said he did not know what Trump's policy was on immigration. And republican senator Jeff Flake compared Trump's fake news comment concerning the news media with former Russian dictator Josef Stalin.
Trump's first year in office has been a disaster for every good that America stands for. A divisive President and Commander in Chief who has corrupted the highest office in the land with his corrupted business attitude. And we now read in a Wall Street Journal report that Trump's lawyer paid hush money to the tune of $130,000 to a porn star so she would not comment on the sexual encounter in public that took place during the 2016 Presidential election.
America and its people should not have to be exposed to such a President and impeachment must happen sooner rather than later.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Reflections and Thoughts On The Saints 2017 Season
The Saints winning season in 2017 was only their second in the last six seasons and this writer does not think a guide in guessing what the future will bring. New Orleans sports writers are beginning to express their views for next year but so far just a repeat of what they did in the past. In a Times Picayune article of January 15 Larry Holder reported Brees said, "I really feel like we're really building something . A window of time here, a window where we can really make a run at it." Brees has made similar statements during the past six years and it never happened.
This writer's thoughts are different than the sports world talk. The Saints were an improved team but lacked a consistent defensive effort, especially against the good teams. Their defense was AWOL in the first half against the Vikings and of course the last 25 seconds in that game was fatal. New Orleans sports writers overrated the defense. The Saints are much improved at running back but still lack balance in their play calling and Payton's arrogance is not helpful. And although they had a winning season, they failed to finish strong again losing 4 of their last 8 games.
The Saints defensive co-ordinator's ability to get the job done is still unsettled in this writers mind and I do not believe time is on his side. Drew Brees is on his way out and his personal records do not help the team win as a team. His poor performance against the Vikings in the first half will be repeated in the future. As of this writing, my judgement on the Saints for next season will be little progress from where they finished this year.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
This writer's thoughts are different than the sports world talk. The Saints were an improved team but lacked a consistent defensive effort, especially against the good teams. Their defense was AWOL in the first half against the Vikings and of course the last 25 seconds in that game was fatal. New Orleans sports writers overrated the defense. The Saints are much improved at running back but still lack balance in their play calling and Payton's arrogance is not helpful. And although they had a winning season, they failed to finish strong again losing 4 of their last 8 games.
The Saints defensive co-ordinator's ability to get the job done is still unsettled in this writers mind and I do not believe time is on his side. Drew Brees is on his way out and his personal records do not help the team win as a team. His poor performance against the Vikings in the first half will be repeated in the future. As of this writing, my judgement on the Saints for next season will be little progress from where they finished this year.
This commentary written by Joe Lorio
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