Trump, organized labour, the NDP and the rest of the progressive left want to get on board with national tariffs, making foreign goods more expensive for the consumer. Protecting jobs is the object even though a far greater attack on jobs comes from technological change for one. There are greater threats to jobs than NAFTA which is in Trumps gunsights. Besides, anything the Teamsters union is in support of is not likely to be in Canadian Citizens interest.

…more from Michael: A Dangerous Dark Storm Brewing

What’s going on at Dallas Police and Fire pension plan is downright frightening. The numbers and impact on lives is likely to trigger social unrest. Worse, there is more to come since the US Social Security pension is not well funded, nor are huge State and Municipal pension funds. 

….related: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands

The entitlement attitude that everyone should be able to own a home is at the heart of demands for affordability. Sudden recent changes in mortgage eligibility is a strong sign things may have gotten out hand.

….interest rate related from Featured Guest Dr. Michael Berry PhD.: The Fed is Throwing Up Its Hands