Coffee Break: SOTU 2026 Kabuki Theater, Bipartisan Kayfabe
Original Report
POTUS Donald Trump's SOTU 2026 was the usual kabuki theater, aimed at scoring cheap partisan zingers on immigration while ignoring major issues like the Epstein Files, minimizing a possibly imminent...
POTUS Donald Trump's SOTU 2026 was the usual kabuki theater, aimed at scoring cheap partisan zingers on immigration while ignoring major issues like the Epstein Files, minimizing a possibly imminent attack on Iran, and misrepresenting last week's SCOTUS ruling on tariffs.
Glass House Analysis
International economic policy has concrete impacts far beyond diplomatic circles. Tariffs show up in the price of goods at stores, supply chain disruptions affect whether products are on shelves, and trade tensions can mean job losses in export-dependent industries. The globalized economy means that decisions made abroad can affect workers and consumers domestically.
The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.
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