The result is spectacularly lucky for Trump because importers bought big to avoid tariffs, so doubled their inventory before tariffs began, actually worked momentarily against the contractionary effect of tariffs. If importers hadn't bought big, we may have had a 2 or 3% economic contraction in the US, in a mere 100 days. 

Catastrophic,

 tariffs like the experts predicted, has slashed economic growth.

BA BA BAAAAAAARRRGAIN!

Trump looted 400 tons of gold and jetted it to Switzerland, Russia and the Bahamas, in his Trump Jet, to be used in battleground states for tens of elections to come. 

Hitler did the same when he came to power, looted the German Treasury of its strategic reserve of Gold in order to fund the military experiments at Peenemünde, where he had collected the greatest minds in Germany to work on secret military weapons to beat the allies in WWII. The idea spurred FDR to start the Manhattan project to beat the Germans at Peenemünde to an atom bomb, which they had progressed significantly to a H- Bomb, a hydrogen bomb made from heavy water in occupied Norway. [Operation Gunnerside]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peenem%C3%BCnde_Army_Research_Center

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Here’s a dramatic play titled "Echoes of Fame", capturing the rise and fall of superstar Jane Taylor and her tumultuous relationship with Bravid against the backdrop of fame, love, betrayal, and revolution. The play delves into themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of choices on personal and political levels.

Title: Echoes of Fame

Characters:

• Jane Taylor: A rising pop superstar, ambitious and torn between love and fame.
• Bravid: A charismatic influencer on YouWho 360, deeply in love with Jane and later becomes an outcast.
• Perry: A manipulative music producer who pressures Jane to turn against Bravid.
• Felicity: A young starlet and Bravid’s love interest, supporting his new platform.
• Congress Members: Various characters representing the political elite.
• Military Personnel: Supporting characters in the siege.

Act 1: The Rise of the Star

Scene 1: The Meeting

Setting: A vibrant café in Los Angeles decorated with colorful murals and buzzing with energy. Jane, a bright-eyed aspiring singer, is strumming her guitar and singing softly.

(Bravid enters, recording on his smartphone for YouWho 360. He approaches Jane, captivated by her voice.)

Bravid: Wow, you’ve got a real talent there! What’s your name?

Jane: (blushing) I’m Jane. Just trying to make it in the music world.

Bravid: Well, you’re definitely on the right path. I run a little platform called YouWho 360. Maybe we could collaborate?

Jane: Collaborate? You mean, like, record my songs?

Bravid: Exactly! I could help you reach your fans.

(They share a connection, sparks flying as they talk about dreams and aspirations.)

Scene 2: The Deal

Setting: A flashy recording studio where Jane meets Perry, the music producer.

(Perry leans back in his chair, a smug smile on his face.)

Perry: Jane, darling, your sound is fresh, but you need to drop the dead weight. That influencer guy—is he even relevant anymore?

Jane: Bravid is important to me. He believes in my music.

Perry: (leaning forward) Listen—if you want to reach the top, you need to embrace the drama. Write songs about him, about the toxicity of love. People eat that up!

Jane: (hesitant) But… I don’t want to hurt him.

Perry: Trust me, Jane. It’s show business. No room for sentimentality.

(Reluctantly, Jane nods, caught in the allure of fame.)

Act 2: The Downward Spiral

Scene 1: The Betrayal

Setting: A concert stage filled with lights and ecstatic fans. Jane performs her new song, “Broken Memories,” with deeply personal lyrics directed at Bravid.

(The song ends, and the crowd erupts in applause. Bravid is backstage, watching, his face a mixture of sadness and disbelief.)

Bravid: (approaching Jane) What happened to us? This isn’t the person I fell in love with.

Jane: I’m sorry, Bravid. I had to make choices for my career. It’s just business!

Bravid: (hurt) Business? You’ve turned this into a competition. I can’t do this anymore.

(He walks away, dejected as Jane’s expression shifts from anger to sorrow.)

Scene 2: The Collapse

Setting: A dimly lit hotel room where Bravid sits on his bed, scrolling through hateful comments directed at him on social media. He clutches a bottle of pills.

Bravid: (to himself) Look what fame did to her. And to us…

(He throws the phone against the wall, shattering it.)

Bravid: I can’t be that guy. I won’t let this destroy me.

(He sets out his vision for a new platform—Anyhoo360—swearing to rise again.)

Act 3: The Conflict

Scene 1: The Political Shift

Setting: Jane is at a fundraising gala, surrounded by supporters. She speaks passionately about her presidential run.

Jane: (on stage) We need to clean up the mess in our healthcare! People in rehab don’t deserve a chance in society. We must build a better future!

(The crowd cheers, but the camera pans to Bravid, staring in disbelief through the crowd, holding pamphlets for his own universal health campaign.)

Scene 2: The Showdown

Setting: A heated debate stage. Jane and Bravid face each other in front of a live audience.

Bravid: (with conviction) Jane, your platform is dangerous! We need to support everyone, not exclude the vulnerable.

Jane: (defensive) They’re a burden on society! We must prioritize our future over deadweight!

Bravid: You’ve lost sight of who you are. This isn’t you, Jane!

(Tension builds as the crowd erupts into chaos.)

Act 4: The Insurrection

Scene 1: The Siege of Congress

Setting: Outside of Congress, surrounded by supporters of both candidates. The atmosphere is electric with tension.

(An insurrection led by Jane brews outside. Protesters chant her name, but fear ensues as Bravid’s supporters stand firm.)

Jane: (to her supporters) We demand change! They can’t ignore us anymore!

(She raises her hand, and some supporters rush into Congress, taking hostages.)

Scene 2: Bravid Takes Control

Setting: Inside Congress, Bravid stands with military personnel surrounding the building, determined to regain control.

Bravid: (into a microphone) This is not how change happens! We stand for all Americans, and violence will not be tolerated!

(Seconds turn into minutes, and as the siege drags on, Jane begins to realize the consequences of her actions.)

Act 5: Unexpected Resolution

Scene 1: The Surrender

Setting: A month later, inside Congress. Jane, exhausted and disheveled, steps forward to surrender. Bravid watches gravely.

Jane: (tearfully) I’m done. I can’t fight against my own people anymore.

Bravid: You don’t have to be a villain, Jane. Let’s find a way to heal.

(The tension eases as Jane agrees to implement Universal Health, avoiding the deadly consequences they both feared.)

Scene 2: A New Beginning

Setting: Bright sunlight spills into a newly opened health care facility where Felicity assists in the operations.

(Jane, Bravid, and Felicity stand together, united.)

Jane: (speaking to a crowd) I may have lost my way, but together we’ve built a future where health is a right, not a privilege.

Felicity: Our past may be marred by mistakes, but our future is bright with hope and change!

Bravid: We’ve shown that resilience and love can conquer even the darkest of times.

(The crowd cheers as the three embrace, symbolizing unity and a better tomorrow.)

Conclusion

This play, "Echoes of Fame," tells a powerful story of ambition, love, and redemption, paving the way toward a universal truth about health and wellbeing in society. If you would like any specific scenes further developed or additional characters added, feel free to let me know!