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
Economy
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
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
The Equation That Stumps Congress
For more than a decade, Congressmen – especially of the Republican variety – have been lamenting our continual budget deficits and growing national debt. Despite the bellyaching, in the past … READ MORE
Farm Bailout: Kids Sitting at the Adult’s Table
The Department of Agriculture announced this week that it would hand out $4.7 billion in taxpayer dollars to farmers in response to the increasingly dire impact that its trade war … READ MORE
Begun, The Trade Wars Have
Well, it’s happening. Another round of tariffs (i.e. taxes) were officially slapped on to $16 billion worth of Chinese imports and China, as predicted, responded in kind. And they did … READ MORE
Generational Retaliation Isn’t a Good Response to Generational Theft
Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory over 10-term incumbent Joe Crowley in a New York primary last month sparked a national conversation about the rise of socialism. To prove she’s … READ MORE
New Poll Says Fiscal Responsibility A Top American Issue
It’s official. The national debt is a popular, bipartisan issue. Over 80% of Americans want the President and Congress to spend more time addressing the national debt, says a new … READ MORE