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