Since the mid-1800s, Americans have embraced the two party system. Republicans and Democrats battling for political power every two, four, and six years. But before the time of the two … READ MORE
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Where is the Hulu and Netflix of Politics?
If you’ve read or watched the news in the past few years, you might think the country is completely divided in two. But, if you’ve conversed with any number of … READ MORE
The Deficit Blame Game
Welcome to the deficit blame game! The game where the only numbers that really matter are the polls. Name of the game, use rhetoric to score points. Tout your own … READ MORE
Tax Cuts 2.0: A Sequel We Don’t Need
The fiscal ship is crashing and the House GOP wants to show the voters that they don’t care. Just this week, the official Fiscal Year 2018 budget numbers came back … READ MORE
US Deficit Hits Highest Mark Since 2012, $1 Trillion Expected Next Year
Apparently, Congress is really taking the “you’ve got to spend money to make money” mantra to heart because the US budget deficit hit its highest mark since 2012. Up 17%, … READ MORE
Congress, The First Time Travelers
Theoretical physicists and day dreamers alike have long been trying to discover the key to time travel. Little did they know it only takes a dash of creativity, a dollop … READ MORE
Tax Reform 2.0: “Groundhog Day” Comes To Washington
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
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