Historically, when any nation’s leaders, begin using the threat of extreme military actions, aiming to obtain their goals (whether warranted, or not), this so – called, saber – rattling, has rarely achieved its desired objectives. On the other hand, more often, than not, it stirs – up, resistance, and further disorder, because of either, bringing about extreme xenophobia, and extreme retaliations! In fact, the Merriam – Webster online dictionary defines this as, overtly and often exaggeratedly threatening actions or statements (such as verbal threats or ostentatious displays of military power) that are meant to intimidate an enemy by suggesting possible use of force. Recently, President Donald Trump, who is often condemned by his foes, and adored by his core supporters, has articulated such a message, especially, as it relates to Iran (threatening devastation of that nation), and China (economic threats/ tariffs/ trade war), and the European Union (constant threats to leave NATO, if he doesn’t get his way), etc. Although, we hope, the President is doing this, because he believes, it is advantageous, and essential, to our nation, there is a far greater possibility, these types of extreme threats, lack significant MERIT, and thus, there is probably more risk involved, than any potential reward/ benefit. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, why we should be concerned about the impacts/ ramifications of this behavior/ course of action.

1. Message; motivations; misjudge: Consider, the message, this path, sends out, especially regarding, whether the United States, might be willing to seek any meeting – of – the – minds, for the common good! We must question the inherent motivations of any public official, who articulates, this way. In recent days, isn’t there a risk, Trump might be misjudging, and/ or, under – estimating the resistance of his perceived foes, such as Iran, and the potential damage, to our nation, the safety of the world, and all our citizens?

2. Energy of opposition; energize/ unite foes: It’s always foolish, to under – estimate foreign adversaries, and to proceed, without considering, fully, potential undesirable ramifications! When we sabre – rattle, the impact includes energizing opposition, and uniting our foes. Even worse, it makes, the extremist components, of our potential enemies, stronger, so, does this make any sense?

3. Resentment; resistance; risk/ reward; ramifications: When a nation’s leader. articulates a threatening message, it risks, increasing his foes resentment, and resistance! Great leaders visualize, and seriously consider/ address potential ramifications. How one proceeds, should be seriously considered, on a risk/ reward scale!

4. Ideas; insight; integrity: Whenever any leader proceeds, in this manner, it is potentially dangerous, but, when, someone, who lacks perceived integrity, does, it often maximizes the risk, while minimizing any potential benefits! Rather than resorting to threats, we would be better served, when a leader had enhanced insight!

5. Timing; trust; terrorists/ terrorism: When this behavior is followed, and its inherent timing, may, often become a significant factor! When foreign nations do not trust our leader, the terrorists often, become stronger, and terrorism becomes a greater risk!

Saber – rattling, may be a risky approach, but, when it is done, in less than a well – considered manner, it, often, lacks quality, and/ or, MERIT! Wake up. America, and demand better from your leaders!

Do you know that the economic system is fast demanding entrepreneurship? Recession prompts a direct inclination toward entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship is the act of setting up businesses or ventures with the aim of making profit. However, this act comes with considerable risk.

If you believe that entrepreneurship is risky, then your career preferences will tilt toward job security and career prospect, however Robert's view differs

"I realized that combat was the ultimate test of will and training. There was no second place and the winner was the one who was most prepared. I changed my thoughts to Combat is not risky. Being unprepared is risky. entrepreneurship is not risky. Being unprepared is risky. " By Robert T. Kiyosaki authored Rich Dad, Poor Dad

One of the most essential factors of a successful entrepreneur is personality or trait. I call them 'Entrepreneurial kits'. Certain features are peculiar to all successful entrepreneurs.

Vision

"Vision remains a vision when you focus, do the work, and bring it down to earth where it will do some good." Donald I. Trump

Successful entrepreneurs are known to be visionaries. A successful entrepreneur has a clear mental perception of his business and the environment where his business is positioned. He must see far ahead than his employees. He sees and projects ahead of time the strength of his business and he sets up controls to manage the weaknesses

Let's look at this statement by Donald Trump about Mark Burnett

He saw a direction for television and he dealt with rejection. People did not get what he wanted to do but he kept at it because he knew he was right. When the television executives finally did get what he was doing, he had already created a new genre for television history.

Sometimes as a visionary, people see you as being absurd, totally irrational, other times they see you as missing some screws. This is because a visionary sees what others are not seeing. He is abreast of the environmental trends as well as political influences. Entrepreneur focuses on his business and goals.

Instinct

It will be surprising that most entrepreneurs do not only develop their mental perceptions about their business but they run major successful businesses on a well trained instinct or what President Trump called 'gut'. People have won in the business world just because they follow their instincts. Think of Wayne Gretsky's famous explanation for his hockey success – he simply skated to where the puck was going. The question was how did he know where the puck was going? How come it is him and not other players? This is a simple way of understanding what instinct is. Instinct makes you make decisions that your mind could not fathom. Sometimes 'gut' differentiate between winners and others.

Passion

Passion is one of the most important items in an entrepreneurial kit. Building a successful business requires unfathomable passion. It has been proven that passion drives the most successful athletes of the world. Passion is an empowering factor, an energy booster, a tremendous influencer against any negativity. It is the reason why a man will spend hours at a task that others see as unnecessary. It's the reason why a person will work without regarding the wages he accrues. Passion is what drives successful entrepreneurs. Passion is what makes them see the end from the beginning. Passion is a driver that all entrepreneurs need to employ to manage a successful business (es).

Commitment to excellence

"The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to his commitment to excellence, regardless of his chosen field of endeavor."

You can never give what you don't have. Successful entrepreneurs all over the world have certain traits that differentiate them from ordinary men. This trait is excellence, it is not materialism. This trait is seen glaring in the products of all successful entrepreneurs. Bill Gates and Steve Jobs are men of excellence, and this shows in all their products. Excellence is a product of the mind and its reflect in everything else we are and do. Successful entrepreneur faces business as well as life with strong adherence to excellence. This is a slight picture of people's opinions of Trump's outlook to his products.

"Superior Quality, Detail and Perfection are the standards that Trump demands throughout its projects – from residential to resort, from hotel to golf, from commercial office to retail."

These are pictorial words reflecting excellence and an example of a man who dedicated his life to giving others excellence. An entrepreneur must be dedicated to giving others excellence in his products. Every entrepreneur must build or train himself to develop these traits.

America is known throughout the world as the land of opportunity. The United States is the dream country for some people elsewhere in the world. Some countries around the world look at the U.S as a role model. America is also known as the mecca of all kinds of businesses. To cut down on costs, a lot of companies are known to manufacture elsewhere like Mexico, India, and other countries for cheaper labor. This way of operating business allows consumers to pay less for goods and services. This also helps to increase a company’s profit margin while maintaining a symbiotic relationship with the participating country.

During the campaign of Donald Trump, a lot of American people voiced their opinions towards companies that do business outside of the U.S. Some are very angry that jobs that they have relied on for years are being outsourced to other countries. Others expressed how frustrated they are over not being able to find a stable job to support their family, to live comfortably after finishing school, and to pay back student loans. To find a solution to this global issue, it’s important that we listen to each other’s worries and find a common ground that we all can benefit from.

Throughout the presidential election, Trump vowed to keep and return jobs to America from overseas. According to Patrick Gillespie in “This Mexican Mom’s Big Fear: Trump Will Take My Job,” Trump’s promise to the American people is what terrorized Hilda Roldan miles away in Mexico. She is a mother of four kids who relies on her job to take care of her family. Roldan works 60 hours a week at a textile factory in Puebla, Mexico and she looks forward to the $42 she makes to take care of her two daughters and sons. She has been working in this plant for 10 years making and folding T-shirts (Gillespie).

She is deeply frightened that Trump could take the job she relies on to feed her family. According to the Labor Department data, the United States has lost more than 100000 American workers in the textile industry. Experts believe that most of these jobs are not returning back. Returning Roldan’s job back to America is definitely going to hurt the consumers’ pockets because workers are compensated more in America (Gillespie).

Furthermore, in a world where people want a better life, people will go wherever there is a high demand for jobs, which could mean more immigrants crossing the borders illegally to find employment. Some people will not hesitate to do so in order for them to take care of their loved ones. And this will only add more problems with the current illegal immigration issues that the U. S is still finding ways to deal with. In the end, we all want the same thing, which includes a comfortable life, great paying jobs and equal opportunities.

It’s very important to find ways for companies to cut costs without excluding the American workers in the job market. A company like Wal-Mart depends on overseas manufacturing to cut costs in order to stay competitive. However, blaming foreign workers for stealing American jobs is not the right approach. Foreign workers help create more jobs which helps the economy as a whole.

It is imperative that we find a common ground where Americans will be happy to work in their home country while welcoming foreign workers who will definitely help improve the job market. America is the country where anything and everything is possible. Therefore when we come together without pointing fingers at each other and treat one another the way we want to be treated, we can definitely find a solution that can make our children and many more generations happy.

U.S. President Donald Trump has an uncanny ability to turn things to his advantage. First, it was his policy against outsourcing, or actions against illegal immigrants that brought him to the media limelight. Now, it is on an altogether different theme – bring the religious issue to the center stage with his unambiguous pro-Israeli stance that can lead the world to a conflagration where rest of the world may turn against US-Israeli alliance.

Some weeks have passed since Trump made a categorical declaration on Jerusalem which had its repercussions on India also with BJP leader Subramaniam Swamy came out supporting Trump’s decision. As days passed U.S. President began to impose sanctions against those countries who voted against his decision that includes India also.

Oh! There Will Not Be War

The secular polity may be wondering – will tension escalate, or things will die down on its own. Sensible people know well that a war in a nuclear age will be catastrophic and they believe wiser counsels will prevail. It is natural that people, in general, do not want a war and they will oppose the imposition of a war that will force them to sacrifice their comfortable lives. The prevailing scenario is not in favor of a war and it is at this stage many may question how things will go out of control and how that demands logical reasoning.

The Background of West Asia Tensions

Well! We have seen Palestinians started revolting against the unilateral announcement of the U.S. They have been living in Jerusalem which was a part of Palestine nation for centuries together. But the two world wars changed things for them with the first one gave Jews a chance to return to Palestine and the second one gave Jews land taken out from Palestinians to occupy. The Jewish land became Israel after Second World War, a favor they received from war winner Great Britain that captured Palestine from Turkey after the First World War.

During Second World War

In the Second World War, Hitler kept his death squads in Greece ready in the event of a Nazi victory in the North African theatre of the war. But Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery and Eisenhower thwarted the progress of Axis powers during the war and Palestine remained with the British.

After occupying the land bitter wars were fought against Israel where each time Israel emerging victorious occupying more land. Jerusalem was the capital of Israel during the heydays of the Judaic kingdom. This land became the part of Ottoman Turk in the 15th century and during the First World War, the British captured Palestine from Turkey which was an ally of Germany. From that time, things turned bad for Palestine.

Sensible observers may think, who is Trump make Jerusalem as the capital of Israel? Will such one-sided statement make things favorable when even UN supports living rights of Palestinians in Jerusalem? At this crucial stage where how things will shape after Trump declaration, we need to think about the future.

How Will Things Shape?

Wikipedia states Jerusalem 850,000 residents comprise 5,50,000 Jews and 300,000 Palestinians. According to conventional wisdom, things remain same irrespective of Trump’s declaration. But I think otherwise, Israelites will not keep quiet and will take advantage of the situation asserting their rights on religious belief – Jerusalem belongs to Jews. Now things are peaceful by and large. Still, we need to check what is unraveling in the coming months with Jews will start ousting Palestinians from Jerusalem. Once that happens, the world will convulse.

Think vertically; once the Palestinians are ousted what will happen. There will be a huge uproar in Arab nations to ally against the rogue state Israel. But even then, without the support of world powers, they will not be able to act decisively against Israel. Does that mean that they can turn a blind eye to Jewish oppression? If the leaders of Arab nations keep quiet what will happen? The answer is people will overthrow the government. This will make them act diplomatically through UN to work against Israel. Let us go to the next sequence of events.

It is true that Arab nations will not be successful against Israel. They need support from other superpowers that can challenge the U.S. Now the question is who can do the same, and will they come forward, and for what reasons.

Watch Putin, the Potential Fulcrum for Projected Anti-Israeli Alliance

Vladimir Putin is one of the powerful leaders of the world. It is a great track record that he broke the record of Joseph Stalin’s 30 years of undisputed power in the former the Soviet Union. Marshall Stalin could have ruled for some more years, had he not been killed by his own handpicked KGB chief Lavrenty Beria, who said to have poisoned Stalin to death. To remain in power for long one must take new challenges and emerge victorious for consolidation. Otherwise, people will long for a change of leadership or opt new directions. Simmering tension in West Asia will come in handy for Vladimir Putin to claim world dominion by gathering nation against Israel.

Opinion or cause is a powerful platform to lead. So far, the Russians have been subdued after the implosion of the Soviet Union and its resultant break up. After the exit of Soviet Union from a bipolar world, U.S. became the sole power because Russia had to settle its own problems that made the country to forego its counterweight status. But step by step the Russians have come back and looking to expand their horizons. Although it is not an economic superpower, Russia under Putin is a military superpower. And, it needs to go further to reclaim world dominion.

The best way for the Russians to reclaim its lost glory is by unifying the world against the U.S. and its spoiled brat Israel, and I analyze, they will do it. Now, the question is other than Arab Israel sensitivity on religious sentiments what are the other factors that can unite the world against Israel.

Economic Compulsions

The great recession after 2008 is posing threat to world capitalism. The whole world is facing layoffs, retrenching, and cost-cutting leading to rising of leftist movements that can shake governments. As the society is knowledge-based and the citizens are well informed, people cannot be misled by ‘some distractions’ for long. The only way is to divert them to a common cause that will act as a problem solver also. And one way to solve economic problem is to restrict the U.S. from dominating the economic scene as their economic decisions are shaking middle class.

If so, what will happen? A united front comprising Russia and European nations excluding England can be the best bet to counter technologies posing threat to traditional jobs. Businesses get shaken by new technologies promoted by Google. A combination of AI, automation, and digital technologies result in massive layoffs promoting unrest. To keep people from revolting, it makes sense to isolate the U.S. from economic and technology spheres. Molding of opinion on U.S. economic dominance, protectionism will have many takers in European and Asian thinkers. The middle-class of these countries will favor a clear stance against the U.S.

Political Realities

For African countries, an alliance with Russia will give more economic freedom than being an ally of the U.S. For a country like China that is on a mission to isolate India, an alliance with Russia will be mutually beneficial to combat combined threats from U.S., India, and Japan.

We have seen how India voted against U.S. decision to make Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. If India supports Israel as Subramanyam Swamy says, the nation’s stature among European, Asian, and African nations will diminish. It must be remembered that India has cultivated excellent relations with Asian and African nations with its policy of non-interference and support received and extended to Arab nations. If seen from this context, India will lose its vital support among Asian nations if it supports Israel. Secondly, a war with the Chinese will be devastating for both, therefore, an anti-Israeli platform makes sense for both countries to forget old rivalries and have mutually beneficial partnerships.

European nations want to assert and retain its former glory which they had enjoyed before the two world wars. For this, they need to stop playing subservience to the U.S. If Russia gathers support with a strong anti -Israeli stance, European nations will join hands with Russia for political reasons. Unshackling from the U.S. will give them the more economic freedom to breathe.

Religious Angle

Russia has a non-religious identity. For decades together, Christian priests were treated as parasites by the Communists. And Vladimir Putin was a former dyed in the wool KGB operative, who had zero tolerance for religion and its values. For decades, the Soviet Union supported Palestinians and was not a votary of Jewish rights in Israel. The rising religious tensions in West Asia will unite Arabs against Israel and any move to question U.S. high handedness by the Russians will receive all-around support from Muslim countries across Asia and Africa.

What Will be the Trigger?

Jerusalem has come to the center-stage where media will be forced to highlight the present, past, and future of Jerusalem. The trigger will be nothing but taking advantage of Trump declaration on Jerusalem status. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already declared, “We will rebuild the walls of the city.” This threat must be taken seriously, and Netanyahu is not a pacifist; on the contrary, he came to power to assert the rights of Israel. The battle cry is very much in his DNA. It is in this context, we could see war clouds appear in West Asia.

Jawaharlal Nehru in his book, Glimpses of World History, ended the book with a question mark of another global conflagration thanks to Hitler’s annexation of Czechoslovakia after marching victoriously to Austria. Now, another set of war clouds is emerging, where the theme of the war is same for world dominion, this time not Germany but Russia.

In the past two years, we have witnessed, a variety of actions, and inter – relationships, far different than ever before, in recent memory! Whether one is a strong supporter, agrees with, strongly disagrees, or opponent of President Trump, what we are observing, transcends politics! Rather, the potential ramifications may be long – lasting, as they relate to certain essential components of the United States Constitution, including the Balance of Powers, and the basic principles of freedoms, justice, and liberty, for all, etc. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, etc, we should all agree, what’s going on, these days, simply, isn’t NORMAL! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, the long – term risks, and ramifications, to what we have always, proudly, considered, the American way of life.

1. Needs: Until the past couple of decades, politicians were able to pursue bipartisan solutions, and make compromises, to achieve the necessary, meeting – of – the – minds, for the common good, especially when it came to essential needs, goals, and standards of living. Although, often, far, from perfect, most would reach, across the aisle, when it came to helping others, in need, especially due to emergencies, etc. One need only observe, President Donald Trump’s rhetoric and actions, after a hurricane, regarding the devastation in Puerto Rico, as compared to areas, which supported him, politically, to realize, we are in abnormal times!

2. Options; objectives: This President’s rhetorical fixation on his slogan, of Make America Great Again, indicates, a sort of revisionist history, looking backward, at an over – hyped past, instead of considering relevant, sustainable needs, and challenges, for the future! It seems his objectives, are, often, oriented, more, towards his personal/ political agenda, and self – interest, than the common good. There has been little indication, he is willing to consider and evaluate numerous options, unless they support these!

3. Relevant; realistic; responsive: Times, and challenges, change, and, our greatest leaders, have realized, there was a need to evolve, and think, outside – the – box. Mr. Trump has seemed to avoid relevant solutions, and denied reality, when it served his purposes! We need a leader, who is responsive to our citizen’s needs, in a timely, responsive way!

4. Motivating: While self – serving actions may inspire, and motivate core supporters, we need a President, who seeks to be inspiring and motivating, by his positive rhetoric, as well as actions!

5. Actions; attitude: In the past, our Presidents appeared to maintain a positive, can – do, attitude, as opposed to, the current occupant of the highest office, in the land, who appears to prefer, an oppositional, polarizing approach! Observe, the actions, as opposed to merely, the often – empty, rhetoric!

6. Listen; learn; leadership: Americans deserve a leader, willing and able to effectively listen, and learn, in order to proceed, with the utmost degree of genuine empathy! That is the core of what, has always been considered, American leadership!

Wake up, America, and realize, these times, are certainly, not, NORMAL! Are you ready, willing, and able, to assume your personal responsibility, by insisting, elected officials, represent you, instead of their personal/ political agenda, and self – interest?

What has always made America, great, appears to, be, in many instances, currently, under – siege! Without these, the very core, of the principles, concepts, and ideals, which, many Americans, have taken for granted, for generations, significantly, weaken, this nation, in essential ways! Many of Donald Trump’s core supporters, from the time of his campaign, through, his Presidency, to date, appear to be inspired, and motivated, by his slogan, Make America Great Again! In other words, what has taken, a revolution, Civil War, several Amendments to the Constitution, and well – considered, thinking, and planning, is, at – risk, of being lost, perhaps, forever! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 10 examples of American norms, which seem to be, seriously, and aggressively, challenged.

1. All men created equal: What is more basic, to our American system, than the concept, of equal rights, freedoms, liberties, and justice, for all, regardless of economic status, ethnicity, religion, etc. In the first two years of this administration, we have witnessed, both, actions, as well as rhetoric/ vitriol, seriously, at – odds, with that principle!

2. Land of the free: The American Constitution, and Bill of Rights, as well as the Amendments, which have followed, focus on specific freedoms, including, free speech, freedom of the press, the right to peacefully protest, etc. The focus on the Southern Wall, and attempting to blame the press (name – calling, etc), creates a clear, and present danger!

3. No man, above the law: The recent, Mueller investigation, and, subsequent, report, was severely limited, by the Justice Department principle, and guideline, stating, a sitting President, cannot be indicted! The President’s apparent attitude, as well as statements, made, indicate his belief, he is above the law! If that is permitted, what type of precedent will it set, for future Presidents?

4. Women’s Rights: In America’s short history, women have had to fight, for the right to vote, control their own bodies, and for equal employment opportunities! Recent events, clearly indicate, these are, under – attack!

5. Supporting long – term, foreign allies: President Trump’s rhetoric, has disturbed many of our long – term, foreign allies, because, several times, he has taken the side of traditional foes/ enemies, while opposing/ blaming our allies/ friends. How, can we make this world, safer, unless/ until, we work, cooperatively, with our closest allies?

6. Consumer protection: A student of history, realizes, consumer protections were introduced, because they were needed, to protect, the common man, from the predatory behavior of corporations, etc. Do we really want to go back, to the days, when workers lost protection, and consumers had little legal resource, against the abuses of certain companies?

7. Environmental protections: Shouldn’t it be the responsibility of every generation, to leave, the earth, with cleaner air, and water, for future generations? The short – sighted approach, of placing economic gain/ profit, over environmental protection, and denying, the presence and dangers of climate change, places this, in – peril!

8. Balance of Power: Our Founding Fathers, created the principle of a Balance of Powers, between the three branches of government, the Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary. Between the stacking of the courts, ignoring Congress’ subpoenas, and executive actions, this is another area, we should be concerned about!

9. Safety net: In the early part of the Twentieth Century, President Franklin Roosevelt, recognized, the need, for a safety net, including Social Security, Medicare, and, later, Medicaid. When the Republicans, under Senate Majority Leader, Mitch McConnell, and his party, use these, as an excuse for the large deficits, they created, largely due to their ill – conceived, 2017 tax reform, even though, these items, are not funded by the General Fund, another set of American norms, is being challenged!

10. Free Press: Although, it should be the press’ responsibility to fact – check, their reports, before publishing, and, perhaps, there is a need, to clarify some of the libel – laws, when the President, refers to anyone in the press, who opposes his behavior, actions, etc, Enemy of the People, that, just, isn’t right, or normal!

Wake up, America, because, what we are witnessing today, isn’t normal, nor, does it support the freedoms, liberties, justice, and principles, that, have always, made this nation, special! Act now, or imperil, the future!

While it may be, somewhat, simpler, to focus on the risks, America faces, from the outside, rather, than, realistically, considering, and objecting evaluating the needs, goals, and priorities, from within, it is, dangerous, and simplistic, to do so! In the 2016 Presidential elections, the United States of America elected a candidate, who resorted to negative rhetoric, empty promises, and vitriol, seeming to accept his tendency, to complain and blame others. Donald Trump has proceeded, as President, with the same tone, he had, while a private citizen, as well as candidate. President Trump has emphasized protecting our country from outside threats, both, by his negative rhetoric, as well as emphasis on needing a wall along the southern border, to keep danger out of our country. However, statistics indicate, within the U.S., there have been more home – grown terrorists, than foreign ones, even though, Mr. Trump, consistently places his blame, on whatever, defends his facts! With that in mind, this article will attempt to examine, and briefly discuss, both safety from internal, as well as external, potential terrorists.

1. External: We must not diminish the threats, which exist, in our present, crazy world! Excessive vitriol, and the tendency to place blame on others, rather than seeking unifying, for the common good, continues to threaten, an easing of tensions, etc! We have witnessed attacks, throughout the world, by so – called, Jihadists, ISIS, Al Quaida, etc, who, have attacked innocent individuals, to make a political statement, etc. In this country, we’ve seen, Lone Wolf’s, who appear to subscribe to the political philosophies/ rhetoric, of some of these groups, attack Americas, and slaughter them. We must never forget the casualties of 9 – 11, when some of the foreign terrorists, attacked, and murdered, so many Americans.

2. Internal: There have been more attacks, on U.S. soil, by Americans, against their fellow citizens! It seems, the vitriol and rhetoric of President Trump, has enabled, many of the haters, such as Neo – Nazis, White Supremacists, etc. The somewhat, easy access of weapons, in this country, has also made these people, greater threats! We are the only free country, in the world, without some sort of saner, gun reform/ control/ laws, and, while some state, guns don’t kill people (which is true), it is a fact, people with guns, do! When assault weapons are easy to access and obtain, and angry, disparaged, and even, mentally challenged individuals, can use them, we seem to continuously witness, a form of internal terrorism, not dictated by policy, but by deranged people!

We deserve a nation, which is free from threats, from either, internal or external terrorists! Wake up America, and demand, your elected officials, develop and implement some sane solutions, rather than constant rhetoric!

Under ordinary circumstances, when any President, could brag about the quality of the American economy, he would be considered, an, almost, shoo – in, for being reelected! However, as most realize, these are anything, but normal times! On the other hand, when an incumbent has such low favorable ratings, as President Trump, you might think it’s easy, to regain control of the White House. But, once again, we are going through, a very unusual, period of time. While we might expect, Mr. Trump, to continue campaigning, for reelection in 2020, as he has, during his well – attended rallies, by using lots of rhetoric, making numerous claims, often, instilling fears, by blaming immigrants, etc, it is far less certain, precisely, what might be the Democratic Party’s plan/ strategy, to defeat this President, while simultaneously, gaining control of the U.S. Senate, and maintaining their majority, in the House of Representatives. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, some of their options.

1. Focus on Trump: Although, most polls, indicate, potential voters, oppose many of Mr. Trump’s policies, actions, rhetoric, etc, and, there continues, to be, mistrust, based on the numerous, reported activities of his campaign, and those around him (as well as other potential scandals), the strength and loyalty of the President’s core supporter/ base, as well as the layout of the Electoral College, makes it uncertain, if one, can be elected, simply by opposing an incumbent, especially with the advantages, most incumbents have, in campaigning!

2. Out – Progressive, each other: How far to the political left, does the electorate, want, the Democrats, to move? Will nominating, someone, considered, far, left – of – center, drive away independent voters, and more moderate individuals? Won’t this make it easy for Trump, who would undoubtedly, use rhetoric, and negative slogans, and other scare tactics, to convince these voters, they should be scared to vote for them?

3. Maintaining progressive voters: When Hillary Clinton was nominated, many of Bernie Sanders’ most ardent supporters, either did not vote, voted for one of the minor candidates, or cast their votes, for Donald Trump! If Sanders, does not get the nomination, will we see this again? Which candidate, or candidates, might be attractive to these individuals, while appealing to more moderate people, also?

4. Women voters: How might women react, to the rhetoric of this President, and the apparent, anti – choice, policies, and ideas? Will there be a better than usual, turnout? How can Democrats, attract these voters, without taking them, for granted, and avoiding, being an, one – issue, party/ campaign?

5. Minorities: Will the rhetoric of hate and blame, bring minorities, out, in greater numbers, than usual, or, will, it attract and inspire, the people, Ms. Clinton, referred to, as the Deplorables, to go the polls?

6. Age: How big a factor will age, be? Since 3 of the leading (in the polls), Democratic candidates, are about 70, or older, as is President Trump, will age be a factor? Do the voters want someone younger? Would someone, less identified, with the status quo, or younger, have more appeal?

7. What’s the plan – What do they represent?: Do voters want to hear a different vision, which addresses, needs, perceptions, priorities, and, is relevant and sustainable? How will they balance the need to pay attention to climate change issues, while showing a better way, to address the economic, job – related, and health care needs, of our citizens?

8. Health care: Is Medicare For All, appealing to potential voters, or will it scare them away, because of the unknowns, such as costs, how it might work, etc?

9. Regaining control of Congress: Unless/ until, Democrats also control both houses of Congress, how will things, really change, for the better? This will require a district – by – district, state – by – state, battle, with ideas, and viable solutions, to restore the many threatened American Constitutional guarantees, such as freedoms, justice, and liberty, for all!

There’s no easy question to this topic. Balancing politics, common sense, and empathy, will be a necessity, to do so!

Almost everyone has heard about Donald Trump and his massive amount of accrued wealth, but most have no idea how he made it. Some think he’s in real estate, others thinks he owns businesses, but quite frankly, those are just some of the methods of madness he chooses to use. Donald Trump is actually in the art of “Deal-Making” and you’ll learn all about it in this book.

I will talk about what I think the most important concept of the book is. If you don’t want to read this book, I think you should at least read the chapter on this concept. The concept is about using negative thinking to help you negotiation, make deals, and accumulate wealth. I’ve read a lot of books but this is the first one I’ve heard that tells you to think negatively to gain an edge.

Trumps outlook on deals is that if you can handle and accept the worst part of a deal then you can let the good take care of itself. Whenever you go to put a deal together always think of the worst outcome and see if you can accept that before going in. If you can’t accept it, then either don’t waste your time or try harder to ensure you don’t get that result, but what better way to go into a deal knowing that the worst possible outcome is acceptable to you.

At this point you may be thinking, “that’s stupid” the worst part of any deal is that it doesn’t happen, and if that’s what you’re thinking then I am not making my point clear. Everyone has a different idea of what the worst thing they’ll accept out of the deal is and if yours is the deal just won’t happen then you should definitely read this book to help you up your “worst standards”.

The other parts of the book are also packed with good information. You will learn about Donald’s father and how he was in the construction business and Donald’s decision not to follow in his fathers foot steps. You’ll get to spend a week in the office with Donald. You will learn about some of the major deals he made, the difficulties involved with each, and how he made them happen.

In summary, there’s a lot of things you can take away from this book, whether you just want to know who Donald Trump is or apply his principles to your own life, there’s something for everyone. I give this book a 9/10 for its insightfulness.

Whether, one voted for, or against him, all should agree, President Donald Trump, clearly demonstrated, during his election campaign, as well as, all the way, up to, today, we have rarely, if ever, witnessed any politician, who dominated media coverage (and, thus, received the equivalent of free promotion/ advertising), as effectively, as he has! While, this attracts many of his core supporters, I strongly believe, it is an effective effort, at diverting attention, away from areas, he wishes ignored, and focused on ways, to further his personal/ political agenda, and self – interest! With that in mind, this article will, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, 6 ways, we are witnessing diversion, as a tool, and/ or weapon.

1. Attacking his opponents: The so – called, Trump Play Book, emphasizes, always going, on the aggressive, against anyone, or thing, which, either, opposes his focus, ideas, programs, statements/ rhetoric, or questions him. It rarely seems to matter, to him, whether his rhetoric is fully – backed, or reinforced, by the facts, and the more people, question or disagree, or state opposing positions, and substantiated facts, the more he doubles – down, on his position.

2. Lies and misstatements: According to the Washington Post, and Political Fact Check, President Trump, has made, well over 10, 000 misstatements/ lies, etc, since assuming office on January 20, 2017. What the purpose of many of these, confuses many of us, but, it seems, many are either, an attempt to hide something, and/ or, at least, divert our attention, from more serious matters/ issues!

3. Claiming he’s being persecuted, and/ or, mistreated: Although Mr. Trump, often, states, he’s treated far worse, than any of his predecessors, many would disagree with that analysis! Is it persecution, when the media does its job, which is, to report the news, and identify, what they believe, the public deserves to know, especially about potential misconduct, etc? Surely, President Obama, who often, was mistreated, regarding minor issues, and disagreements, and President Carter, who the Press, seemed to criticize, freely, might disagree, with today’s occupant of the White House, on this matter/ issue!

4. Creating conflicts: Whether it’s his rhetoric, regarding the need for his Southern Wall, or his unique style, regarding established agreements, including the Paris Accords, NATO, NAFTA, and the Iran Nuclear Agreement, perhaps, the best way, to describe his overall policy preference, is creating some sort of chaos. Unfortunately, it often seems, little, to no consideration, is, often, paid, to the potential ramifications and risks, of these actions/ policies!

5. The Wall: In recent memory, few issues, have created, as much polarization, as his proposed, Southern Wall. The attempt, to focus on immigration implications, rather than, what others, believe is, emphasizing, divisiveness, often dominates the news.

6. Rhetoric, vitriol, controversies: We have never witnessed, the degree of rhetoric, and vitriol, we are observing, today! His war – of – words, has created controversies, etc, especially, in the areas of womens’ rights, human rights, and attempting to unify the nation!

Either, what we are seeing, is evil, politics (at its worst), or a clever strategy, to divert our attention, from some of the misbehavior and misdeeds, of this administration. Wake up, America, and demand, better, and more, before this becomes the norm for future administrations!