Alan Zweibel

I think it was a fair characterization given the evidence.

A currency kept weak to help Chinese factories, combined with faltering consumer spending, propelled exports, while a campaign for self-sufficiency limited imports. China’s surplus, the value of goods and services it sold abroad versus its imports, reached $1.19 trillion, an increase of 20 percent from 2024, according to data released by the country’s General Administration of Customs. The number had already exceeded $1 trillion through November. https://archive.ph/IPvka It's a pity the US has antagonized its trading partners around the world. Instead of an ally, they now have 2 parasites to contend with.

Once again you betray your inadequate command of the English language.

Tell us how cherry picking is what national policy should be based on?

In other words because originally there wasn't a link, you can't manage to find the Wall street Journal article, even though you claimed you hadn't gotten to it yet? Feeble. And anyway, there's a link now. I can't be held accountable for your lack of knowledge of the case. But he was the lead prosecutor. Now, it's not the story of every post I make. But it is the story of many of the posts in which I reply to you. And that's because you consistently resort to making things personal instead of addressing the issues.

Here's something from the intrepid news state at aseannow.com.

What did they say? Really? You can't manage to click on a link? As for the rest of your nonsense. I'm citing a federal prosecutor who until up to a few minutes ago was a hero of the right wing. Once again, you try to make it personal. And the reason for that is that you've got nothing.

He represented a transfer of funds as a payment to his attorney but was really a pass-through to Stormy Daniels.

Says who? The Marxist/Socialists at Rupert Murdoch's Wall Street Journal. Prejudging matters? What they're judging is how an investigation is deviating wildly from how much matters are ordinarily investigated. https://archive.ph/L4eqB

Because the loss of the lead investigators and his lieutenants will make no difference?

The six Federal prosecutors who resigned because of the way the investigation is being done,, the ones conducting the corruption investigation, think it's BS.

A train socialist revolutionary who had a massive nonexistent criminal record. Who was shot at least twice if not three times by a member of ice positioned at the sde of the car.

This was the same prosecutor and team that uncovered all the corruption and was applauded for its work. Now that investigation will have to be paused.

As you may not know, Joe Thompson, the federal prosecutor leading the fraud investigation in Minneapoliis resigned over the what the DOJ is investigating the shooting. Both for its investigation of the wife and the fact that it has excluded Minneapolis investigators from participating in the investigation.

"Suspect" might qualify as a rational attitude to take. I emphasize "might". But "convinced"? Given that this is the same guy who wants has taken charge of Venezuela's oil and says he is now running that country? You convince easily.

Trump Blasted Federal Prosecutors at White House Event, Calling Them Weak President Trump criticized a group of U.S. attorneys at a White House event last week, calling them weak and complaining they weren’t moving fast enough to prosecute his favored targets, according to people familiar with the exchange. Dozens of U.S. attorneys, who lead prosecutors’ offices around the country, went to the White House Thursday for what was supposed to be a ceremonial photo shoot. After Attorney General Pam Bondi introduced the group of prosecutors, Trump criticized them as ineffective, saying the group was making it difficult for Bondi and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche to do their jobs, the people said. https://archive.ph/JNCuV#selection-955.11-961.397 Among other things, Trump is upset that prosecutors haven't yet managed to assemble a case of mortgage fraud against Schiff. Clearly, Trump has managed not to understand the lesson a rational person would have absorbed from the Comey and James cases. On the other hand, the DOJ did manage to shoot the administration in the foot by investigating Jerome Powell. And Lindsey Halligan is being pointlessly tough by signing briefs as Acting US Attorney even though her appointment has been rejected by the judiciary. So there is that.

A problem for generations? Really? How did that problem manifest itself for generations? Was the US economically damaged? Did the rate of crime escalate because of illegal aliens?

Actually, only about 10% of the world's population lives south of the equator.

US oil drilling to slow as prices slump, Venezuela growth could amplify pressure, EIA says Lower oil prices are expected to cut U.S. drilling activity and reduce output by 1% this year from the top producing country, while potentially higher supply from Venezuela could add pressure, the Energy Information Administration said on Tuesday. The comments from the Department of Energy's statistical arm echo concerns expressed by some U.S. oil producers about U.S. President Donald Trump's request for domestic oil companies to enter Venezuela and help raise its output after the capture of President Nicolas Maduro. Already reeling from low oil prices, U.S. shale producers have said the push for more Venezuelan oil to hit the markets will hurt them even more. https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-oil-drilling-slow-prices-slump-venezuela-growth-could-amplify-pressure-eia-2026-01-13/

From Gemini AI The Europe Connection: A significant portion of the cocaine transiting Venezuela is destined for Europe and West Africa, rather than the United States. The 74% vs. 8% Split: Historically, DEA data cited in these reports shows that roughly 74% of U.S.-bound cocaine moves through the Eastern Pacific Vector (from Colombia/Ecuador toward Mexico). Only about 8% to 10% typically transits the "Caribbean Corridor" involving Venezuela. Logistical Logic: Traffickers use Venezuela for European shipments because its Atlantic-facing coastline and lack of cooperation with U.S. authorities make it an ideal "jump-off" point for long-haul maritime vessels and "air bridge" flights to West Africa (a common stopover for the European market).

According to what I've read Street prices have actually reached record lows. The head of the DEA claims that wholesale prices are up by 30 to 45%. On the other hand, production of cocaine is also hit record highs.

Venezuela sends most of the cocaine to Europe. And how do you know that what little that does go to the USA has been significantly reduced?

Joe Thompson, Minnesota's top federal fraud prosecutor, quits over ICE shooting probe Joe Thompson, the career U.S. Justice Department attorney best known for prosecuting social services fraud in Minnesota, has resigned along with other experienced attorneys at the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office. The move comes after top Justice Department officials pushed the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office to investigate the widow of Renee Macklin Good, the person shot and killed last week by ICE agent Jonathan Ross, MPR News has learned. Thompson, 47, also objected to the DOJ's decision to exclude the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from the investigation into the shooting and the department's reluctance to investigate Ross, according to a person familiar with Thompson's decision. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/01/13/us-attorney-on-minnesota-fraud-joe-thompson-resigns-from-office Can't wait to see how MAGA tries to spin this one.

You just cited to me why the there's a difference between the situations in Egypt and Iran and now you're back to invoking the yoke of tyranny again.

I can only guess that because I used the phrase "double standards" somehow you decided that meant your question didn't mean my standards. This sounds like the kind of nonsense a non-native speaker of English might find themselves excusably entangled in. But for a native speaker not so much. Maybe I used too many words? At any rate, once again no reasoning and no evidence from you. And as for deflections..."Havent seen many protests on college campuses against Iran." That came out of left field.