BTRTN: Swamp King Blusters and Dithers in Familiar Pattern
Trump's tiresome "policy" pattern was in full force last week:
http://www.borntorunthenumbers.com/2018/04/btrtn-swamp-king-blusters-and-dithers.html
"The Trump presidency may be precedent shattering, but it is no longer unpredictable. We are now getting used to the rhythm, and the question just may be – why are we not starting to get bored? If not for the unbelievable stakes involved with the potential outcomes of Trump’s whims and sins, we might simply hold our noses and ignore it all. But when nuclear war, seismic economic shocks and a potential impeachment are all in play, it’s hard to ignore the blowhard in the eye of these storms. Governing the most powerful nation in the world is, unfortunately, deadly serious business.
On the blustering policy front, the Trump method of operation was on full display this week, following a well-worn path.
SCREAM FIRST. Last week Trump launched a trade war with China by announcing the imposition of tariffs on $60 billion of Chinese imports. These “announcements” are, at best, actually opening bids in a negotiation, at worst (and more likely) visceral off-the-cuff eruptions, when Trump needs new distractions and falls back on campaign trail promises to keep. This week, China responded in kind..."
