Gloria Moraga - Political Woman

OUR TRADE WAR WITH CHINA - IF SUN TZU WAS RIGHT, WE'VE ALREADY LOST

MILITARY WARRIOR AND AUTHOR SUN TZU WROTE, "The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting." He wrote, "It is more important to outthink your enemy than to outfight him." 

 

If Sun Tzu was right Donald Trump has already lost the Trade War with China. 

Two days ago, I read the article I am quoting in this episode of Political Woman, "I HAVE NEVER BEEN MORE AFRAID FOR MY COUNTRY'S FUTURE."  In the New York Times, award-winning reporter Thomas L. Friedman nailed how I feel about Trump's unplanned, mismanaged, knee-jerk tariffs. 

I hope you agree, 

 

 

Breaking News - White House Constitutional Crisis Erupts in 2025!

Breaking News - The White Constitutional Crisis ERUPTS!

During an Oval Office meeting with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, President Donald Trump and members of his administration argued they were not required to return deported Salvadoran citizen Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States, despite the Supreme Court ruling in favor of facilitating his return.

Trump and members of his administration openly DEFIED THE SUPREME COURT RULING. Trump called on members of his cabinet to explain why they were violating the Constitution. And Bondi, Rubio, and Miller all lied. President Bukele said he was not authorized to return Mr. Garcia, who was legally present in the U.S. before being deported in March.

The Trump administration alleged that he was a member of the MS-13 gang, but it previously admitted that the deportation was the result of a clerical error. Clearly, all Trump needs to do is request Garcia's return, and it would be done. Because we are paying El Salvador $6 million to keep these prisoners in one of the worst prisons in the world.

And finally, Trump said again he would send Americans to that prison, another violation of civil rights

FACT CHECKING TRUMP'S TARIFF SOUND BITES

President Trump has repeatedly shared many incorrect statements about Tariffs. In this video, I am fact-checking a small number of Trump's Tariff Sound Bites.

As a marketing expert, Trump has shared his gimmick of what it takes to convince people to buy his product.

It goes something like this: Repeat a lie over and over and over again, and eventually people will believe it. After failing miserably as a real estate tycoon, declaring bankruptcy more than five times, he moved into television and politics. And he uses "The Big Lie" gimmick every day.

This is dangerous and wrong,

WHAT'S IN THE SENATE MAGA BUDGET?

WHAT IS IN THE MAGA BUDGET? 

As expected, there are Trillions in tax cuts for the wealthy, and to pay for those cuts, there will be cuts in dozens of social programs. Including medical cuts, food programs for the poor, and many other benefits for working Americans.

In the early morning hours, when hardly anyone was watching, except me, of course, the Senate approved another MAGA BUDGET OUTLINE.

With a 51 to 48 vote with all Democrats and two Republicans voting no, Republicans tried to unlock a unique legislative process to pass Donald Trump's Agenda.

The House is expected to vote on the package this week. The main goal of this plan is to set the table for Republicans to extend the expiring provisions of the 2017 Trump tax cuts. Without action this year, Americans would see a $4.5 trillion tax increase starting in 2026.

"We are determined to make tax relief permanent for working families," said Senate GOP Leader John Thune.

That statement is not entirely correct. The tax cuts are overwhelming favorable to big business and higher income Americans.

Meanwhile, Democrats tested out their future arguments on the GOP’s budget reconciliation package, which cannot be stopped by a Senate filibuster.

"I will never support a bill that uses Medicare, Medicaid or SNAP cuts to pay for tax cuts for billionaires," added Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA).

Two Republican Senators voted against the budget outline: Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME). Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) missed the final vote, which finished up around 2:30 am.

Just one reminder - there are no details in this budget resolution. This sets the parameters of how much in tax cuts, how much in spending cuts, and how much in extra spending can be approved by Congress through the budget reconciliation process.

These are some of the highlights:

o Over $5 trillion in new tax cuts. o $14 trillion in new deficits over 10 years.

o Debt goes from $36 trillion to over $50 trillion. o Pentagon spending tops $1 trillion in 2032. o Increases the debt limit by $5 trillion.

o $150 billion extra for defense spending. o $175 billion for immigration enforcement.

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MASS DEPORTATIONS AND PRISON PHOTO OPS: A NATIONAL DISGRACE

Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem Tours Brutal El Salvador Prison Housing Deported Migrants.

The question is, WHY? To threaten? To incite fear? To demean and demoralize other human beings?

According to reports, the woman who killed her puppy, because she didn’t have the patience to train him, was wearing a $60,000 gold Rolex watch as she pranced around in her tight white t-shirt and equally tight-fitting pants.

This is a disgrace,

The DC Court of Appeals has ruled to continue to Block The Trump Administration's Deportation of Immigrants using the Alien Enemies Act.

The question will go to the Supreme Court for a final ruling.

I have a sliver of hope.

CAN FISERV CEO. FRANK BISIGNANO SAVE SOCIAL SECURITY?

Frank Bisignano is a real American Dream come True.

The old American Dream.

When a poor boy from the mean streets of Brooklyn can grow up to be a financial wizard on Wall Street.

And Become a Billionaire.

Frank Bisignano seems like a Nice billionaire, not at all like Trump's Mean Billionaires.

The powerful CEO of Fiserv was grilled on Capitol Hill on Tuesday during his Confirmation Hearing.

Donald Trump has nominated Bisignano to be Social Security Commissioner.

Why would a man who makes almost $5 million a year want this thankless Job?

During his opening statement today, he tried to answer that question.

He spoke about his grandparents, who were immigrants, and his father, a federal worker who served in World War II. His dad's work ethic. Frank Bisignano is a man who respects Federal Workers. A Billionaire who wants to give back.

And possibly SAVE Social Security. After studying his resume, he might be capable of doing it.

IF HE CAN SURVIVE THE POLITICS.

THE BUDGET, THE TARIFFS, THE ECONOMY, OH, MY!

The United States Congress has until Friday, March 14 to pass a Federal Budget. If the House and Senate fail to pass the temporary spending plan, there could be a Government Shutdown.

This is another Continuing Resolution that will fund the Government through the end of this Fiscal Year, September 30, 2025. The MAGA Controlled House has FAILED TO PASS ANOTHER 12 Month Budget.

Meanwhile, in an interview with Fox-not-a-news-station, Trump admitted his Tariff Madness might lead to a “RECESSION.”

In this podcast, I also look back at the infamous Smoot-Hawley tariffs, Economists say that legislation led to the Wall Street crash of 1929, which then morphed into the Great Depression that lasted most of the 1930s.

Historians confirm these tariffs resulted in a world-wide economic downturn, which sparked World War II.

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Green to Trump: “You have no mandate to cut Medicaid.”

The most dramatic moment of the evening occurred near the beginning of Trump's rambling, Congressional Address.

Congressman Al Green, a democrat from Texas, screamed. "You have no mandate to cut Medicaid!"

Trump was beginning his flurry of lies, half-truths, ridiculous exaggerations when Green, clutching his cane, had had enough.

Eventually, the worst Speaker in History, ordered Capitol Police to haul Congressman away.

Green told reporters outside the House Chamber that he could not sit silently by as Republicans attempt to cut Medicaid, Medicare, and SOCIAL SECURITY!

Yup. Even though Trump has said he has no plans to cut these programs, Congressional Republicans are drafting the legislation right now, and Trump has not repeated his promise not to touch Social Security.

Instead he repeated the MUSK LIES. Trump, Musk, and MAGA Mike Johnson have all claimed that Social Security is filled with graft and corruption and that 200-year-olds are getting checks.

In this podcast I quote from several sources, including a Los Angeles Times article called "Trump, The GOP, and Doge have launched their attack on your social security. START WORRYING."

Here's the link: https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2025-03-04/trump-the-gop-and-doge-have-launched-their-attack-on-your-social-security-start-worrying

Another great source that Fact Checks the Trump - Musk - Johnson Lies can be found here:

https://www.politifact.com/article/2025/feb/17/are-150-year-old-americans-receiving-social-securi/

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