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be back on the valued list which means But I do give kudos to the regime for setting
when their chief politicos visit, they will get up the DOGE (acronym for Department
vouchers to stay at the Trump Plaza in NY of Government Efficiency) to curb
and Vegas. Everyone is happy. excessive spending within the government
Which brings us to the current hotly which will by far prove to be the most
debated issue world over with regards to advantageous. It will bring in focus
the policy changes for illegal immigrants, widespread corruption, misuse of power,
H1B visa holders, asylum seekers (I guess) nepotism and mismanagement of taxpayer
and children of illegal immigrants’ right to funds. Why am I underlining this point?
citizenship. I personally do not think the Because, I believe it may be of equally
bill will pass as is. Contingency will have significant importance to India. If the USA
to be provided. However, do chomp on can get it done with the right leadership at
the following and look at this curbing of the helm, India can achieve the same. For
immigration and naturalisation from the whatever its worth, I endorse Shri Yogiji
US perspective. Case in point: an average for this job.
legal citizen of the US who has paid into In conclusion, the coming weeks and
the Social Security coffers for over 30 years months will determine how President
gets something around $1,000 to $1,500 Trump and his governance affect global
per month. No food coupons, subsidised outcomes. This writer sees it as a wait and
insurance, no housing, no other amenities. watch game with Trump, Xi Ping, Putin
Versus: An illegal immigrant who gets and Modi at the forefront. I pray and hope
$2,500 per month, free housing, food, that wisdom prevails and joint actions
medical, telephone and utilities. You do the by above leaders thwart the possibility of
math. World War III. Meanwhile, stock up on
Finally, commenting on all the executive grains, water, dehydrated foods and pray
orders would be running a fool’s errand. that sanity prevails. Jai Hind! Jai Bharat!
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