It's a lot of fun, but will it be painful?

We knew a Trump presidency was going to be entertaining but we did not know how much. The Indian government must have been elated when Shalabh Kumar, who is part of his team, claimed that Trump will declare Pakistan a terrorist state. That would mean sanctions on certain people and institutions in Pakistan, no arms exports and arrest warrants for terrorist leaders. Of course, China will step in, as strengthening Pakistan means weakening India. China is already engaged in building an economic corridor into Pakistan. However, having the US on our side would be a big plus. And then 3 days back Trump talked to Pakistan Prime Minister, Nawaz Sharif and said,"You have a very good reputation. You are a terrific guy." He said he would like to visit Pakistan. "Pakistanis are one of the most intelligent people," he said."Your country is amazing with tremendous opportunities." That would have given heebie jeebies to our lot. Then he had the Chinese frothing at the mouth, which they frequently do, by talking directly to the President of Taiwan, Tsi Ing-wen, on the phone. Naturally, Taiwan is elated and called it "a historic conversation". China immediately protested to US, but state-run Global Times wrote,"We believe this is not something a shrewd Trump wants to do," while Xinhua said,"China and the United States are not destined rivals." Especially since the new Defense Secretary is affectionately known as 'Mad Dog'.  This is Marine Gen. James N Mattis who is reputed to have said,"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." About the Taliban he is reputed have said,"Actually it's quite fun to fight them, you know. It's a hell of a hoot. It's fun to shoot some people." People all over the world will be wondering where he will be looking for fun next and who he will be hooting at. Previous presidents have been so scared of upsetting China that they would not meet the Dalai Lama, or would make a pretense of just 'dropping by'. Not the Donald. "Interesting how the US sells Taiwan billion of dollars of military equipment but I should not accept a congratulatory call," he tweeted. Even more scary for Asian countries, Trump has appointed the former head of right wing Breitbart News, Steve Bannon as his chief strategist. "Darkness is good: Dick Cheney. Darth Vader. Satan. That's power," Bannon told the Hollywood Reporter. "The globalists gutted the American working class and created a middle class in Asia. The issue now is about Americans looking to not get f***ed over," he said. The severe contraction in money supply, due to demonetisation, foreign investors selling out, and the dollar getting stronger, could lead to a precipitous fall in the rupee, leading to a jump in the price of fuel, which will cause a severe recession. Politicians better watch out. There is no going back.