by Mohammed Lodhi Hussain

Unlocking value and commerce across the nation and the world. That is a major achievement. And one where democracy fueled by capitalism have led the way. On side of the debate is that capitalism creates new jobs. This is true. However, at the same time these same companies layoff employees like its a social media fad that has run out of time.  Tax cuts are vital to jump start our economy.  And while the corporations have benefited greatly Americans have been burdened with little representation in tax remediation. We have succeeded from being the big lovely USA to the big bully on the block. This is based on poor diplomatic domestic and foreign policy.  We need to make peace with our neighbors.  We can not escalate and we can not use proxies for economic advantage.  Successful foreign policy is one part high stakes tact and diplomacy another part public relations campaigns. Enrollment is up in the military, that is good.  What they do not tell those starry eyed noobs is that the price of conflict is severe anguish and nobody ever cares after some time when you return.  And the cycle repeats. For life, liberty and country at the price of limbs and liquor. Losing our humanity.  We used to be the moral compass of the globe.  If anyone had the answers it was America. Today we just eradicate dissent. Except when it serves our purpose.

We have not shielded our workers from exploitation and wage depreciation.  meaningful careers, wages and profits have eluded the American worker at every stage of society. By not placing protections and treating our hardworking, honest, responsible citizens in the driver seat of growth our companies will never stand a chance. I believe that tax cuts do drive innovation unless it is a means for passing on the cost of goods sold to the consumer. Using taxes to pay for social services pits the giver against the receiver. Funny thing is, we all need these social services. It behooves us to increase services in relation to population growth and local and regional needs. We have failed at every war we have fought.  For no other reason then that wars are expensive.  The war on poverty, AIDS, crime and the list.  We will always be dragged into another bottomless conflict unless we take a stand say not out brothers and sisters or sons and daughters.  What life will they come home too?  The trauma of war is felt long after the medals are pinned and tucked away.  The pain of mental, physical and emotional wounds is a cold calculation by Washington D.C. elites who for most who have never served in combat. It is a shame.  Let the elected serve in war and see what it is like on the front lines.  Gabbing from there high horses.  With no clue at what our service men and women and everyone in between go through each day.