AM I NEXT? MORE JOB-KILLING POLITICAL RISKS

Once again we are confronted with an example of the type of political risk that is indicative of the government's efforts at social engineering to discourage the public's use of a product they consider harmful without legislation that would make the product illegal to manufacture, sell, distribute, own, or use.

In some cases, the government increases the taxes imposed on the product to make it less attractive to youngsters and others with less discretionary income. Burdening heavy users with additional costs the government hopes will reduce or eliminate usage. The two most prominent examples are alcohol and tobacco.

Today's example comes from legislation that curbs the carriage and delivery of tobacco-associated vaping products.

"The U.S. Postal Service’s ban on the shipping of all vaping products, which was mandated by Congress late last year, took effect. The Postal Service’s exit, combined with existing delivery bans by FedEx, UPS, and DHL leaves the vaping industry with limited options to get its goods to market.

The prohibitions imposed by the four carriers affect online sales to consumers as well as business-to-business transactions between manufacturers, distributors and retailers."

These are the type of political risks that can destroy small businesses and result in major layoffs in larger companies. Keep questioning the political viability of your product line in terms of tariffs, taxation, and secondary logistical considerations of shipping.

AM I NEXT? DANGER: POLITICAL RISKS AHEAD

Joseph Biden, the President of the United States, has revealed one of the most dangerous and damaging programs to impact the United States.

With the thinnest of political margins and without bi-partisan discussions, one political party is attempting to “fundamentally change the structure and the nature of the economy in this country.”

These are the same people who surrendered Afghanistan to the Taliban terrorists while leaving Americans behind enemy lines to face capture, death, torture, or slavery. No planning, only the need to generate a time-dependant talking point by 9/11/2021.

Our entire country is a risk, from open borders that are crashing our institutions and social safety nets as illegal aliens flood the country to fiscal planning by mid-level political operatives with pipe dreams of utopia.

“And I know I always kid you when you all ask me about, ‘Well, what about — are you going to get A done, B done, C done?’ ‘Well,’ I say, ‘do you want to negotiate?’ I’m being a bit facetious, obviously, but here’s the deal: This is going to end up — I believe, we’re going to end up getting both pieces of my economic legislation.

“The first piece — the 1.9 — fundamentally changed the structure and the nature of the economy in this country, even though, remember, it got clobbered. It was this — ‘Oh, this terrible thing, no Republican voted for it.’ Well, we got ec- — real economic growth.”

“Now it — we’re at this stalemate at the moment. And we’re going to have to get these two pieces of legislation passed. Both need to be passed. And they’ll have a profound impact according to not just Joe — not Joe Biden, but according to Wall Street, according to the IMF, according to international organizations.”

Remarks by President Biden on the COVID-?19 Response and the Vaccination Program (September 24, 2021)

President Biden and his party represent a clear and present danger to our nation. There is significant danger ahead. Prepare now for an uncertain future.

AM I NEXT? POLITICAL RISK: MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

APRIL 2, 2021 — MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL RELOCATES ALL-STAR GAME TO VIRTUE-SIGNAL A POLITICAL POSITION

For those individuals and companies that profit from Major League Baseball’s special event games or other national league events, they are now prone to major political risks.

It appeared that the State of Georgia adopted, as a matter of law, certain voting rights protections guaranteed to protect the integrity of elections after an extremely contentious 2020 election where many of the normal safeguards that protect election integrity were removed ostensibly to compensate for the COVID-19 panic.

Under extreme pressure from so-called “social justice warriors,” who appear to view any voter safeguards as voter suppression, and the message echoing of the mainstream media, several companies and organizations such as Coca-Coal Company, Delta Airlines, and Major League Baseball have either made statements supporting one-side of a political movement or have taken affirmative action that damages income and earning of local companies, employees and subsidiary residents who profit from such events.

To beware of the possibility of political risks is to be forewarned and forearmed.

MLB statement regarding 2021 All-Star Game (MLB statement regarding 2021 All-Star Game - April 2nd, 2021)

Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the 2021 All-Star Game:

“Over the last week, we have engaged in thoughtful conversations with Clubs, former and current players, the Players Association, and The Players Alliance, among others, to listen to their views. I have decided that the best way to demonstrate our values as a sport is by relocating this year’s All-Star Game and MLB Draft.

“Major League Baseball fundamentally supports voting rights for all Americans and opposes restrictions to the ballot box. In 2020, MLB became the first professional sports league to join the non-partisan Civic Alliance to help build a future in which everyone participates in shaping the United States. We proudly used our platform to encourage baseball fans and communities throughout our country to perform their civic duty and actively participate in the voting process. Fair access to voting continues to have our game’s unwavering support.

“We will continue with our plans to celebrate the memory of Hank Aaron during this season’s All-Star festivities. In addition, MLB’s planned investments to support local communities in Atlanta as part of our All-Star Legacy Projects will move forward. We are finalizing a new host city and details about these events will be announced shortly.”

And, this politically motivated action is not without risk to the organization. Beyond the loss of sponsors and fans, it appears that at least two prominent Senators, Tex Cruz (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT), have called for an end to the league’s antitrust exemption that is necessary to protect the league’s franchisees from legal challenges from those wanting to join and expand the league.

Of course, the home team and their paying fans have been shunned…

"The Atlanta Braves are deeply disappointed by the decision of Major League Baseball to move its 2021 All Star Game. This was neither our decision, nor our recommendation and we are saddened that fans will not be able to see this event in our city. The Braves Organization will continue to stress the importance of equal voting opportunities and we had hoped our city could use this event as a platform to enhance the discussion. Our city has always been known as a uniter in divided times and we will miss the opportunity to address issues that are important to our community. "Unfortunately, businesses, employees, and fans in Georgia are the victims of this decision. We will continue to support the community legacy projects which have been planned and are in process."

It is ironic that the teams of Major League Baseball demand a photo ID to pick up tickets from their “Will Call” windows, but are fighting against the Georgia voter ID law. Even Georgia citizens need a photo ID to enter government facilities, access state aid, medical services, travel on airplanes, open bank accounts, cash checks, etc. Georgia supplies free ID cards for the asking with a birth certificate and residency information. Making allowances for special cases.