The 1993 classic film “Groundhog Day” tells the story of TV weatherman Phil Connors (played by Bill Murray) who is cursed to live the same day over and over again, … READ MORE
Archives for October 2018
Pursuit’s Weekly QuizCap
Welcome back to the Weekly QuizCap. September was a trying and exhausting month for America. But while the drama inside the Judiciary Committee captured the spotlight, Congress was still busy … READ MORE
The U.S. Economy Is On A Sugar High
The economy is growing at 4.2 percent, the best in four years. The unemployment rate is down to 3.7 percent, the lowest since 1969. On the surface, this news looks … READ MORE
Post Kavanaugh: Our Supreme Court Crisis
In the aftermath of Justice Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation, Americans have been treated to new kind of political viciousness accompanying the nomination process. The raucous setting — so much of a … READ MORE
The National Debt Matters More Than Hypocrisy About the Debt
Does the debt really matter? Mainstream coverage about the topic suggests most reporters are more interested in hypocrisy about the debt than the debt itself. At the Atlantic, Annie Lowrey’s … READ MORE
How to Turn Your Idea into a Business
One of the most common lines I find myself saying is, “everyone dreams, but very few people actually turn those dreams into a reality.” The same goes for businesses. Many … READ MORE
DoD Slush Fund Helps Congress Spend Without Restraint
Last week, President Trump signed an $854 billion spending package, of which $674 billion was allocated for defense. The budget, which includes a 2.6 percent pay raise for troops and … READ MORE
The Administration is Pulling a J.R. Smith on the Economy
As Washington seemingly descends into the kind of madness only a Supreme Court nomination can cause, the economy continues to move along at a pace not witnessed in five years. … READ MORE