Category Archives: Economics

Let’s Revisit Robots and Minimum Wage Fast Food Workers

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

I’m not a fan of convenience stores. But I get the case for why so many of us visit them — familiar structures located within the familiarity of our neighborhood’s borders, and merchandised with a limited set of familiar choices … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Yuge European Failure Part 2: The Paris Climate Agreement Chapter

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

Now that we’ve covered the pitfalls of putting your trust in deal chasers to craft America’s military strategy and NATO relationship, what do you say about tackling climate change and the inner workings of President Trump’s brain? Let’s first deal with what … Continue reading →

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Trump’s Yuge European Failure — The NATO Chapter

Posted on June 4, 2017 by

President Donald Trump’s recent trip to Europe reminds me of an episode from that Blind Date TV show: Trump returns home after the date thinking he’s slayed like no other president before him — (laughing) the best Europe’s ever had — while … Continue reading →

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94 Percent — The Sad Truth About Democrats and the Obama Economic Recovery

Posted on May 5, 2017 by

Hillary Clinton blaming the calendar for why she’s not your President today elucidates my earlier points about the Democratic Party running from salvation — as if they’ve discovered a shortcut to redemption. The calendar fails to adequately explain one of … Continue reading →

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Trump — Assimilated

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

President Donald Trump was set to dump “obsolete” NATO — until he changed his mind. In the name of efficiency, Trump imposed a federal hiring freeze — and then cited “efficiency” when he lifted the freeze. Fed chairperson Janet Yellon … Continue reading →

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You Voted for Death Panels Last November

Posted on April 1, 2017 by

Do you remember back in 2009 when Party of No Brains Governor Sarah Palin prohesized that the Party of No Guts’ attempt to reform the American healthcare system would result in the formation of death panels that would determine who lives and … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Trumpland: Will He Avoid the Economic Storm Ahead?

Posted on December 18, 2016 by

I want to continue my thoughts from yesterday about the possibility of another economic crisis ahead and what President-elect Donald Trump could do for the poor and middle class. For starters, I’m going to state two things that will make Conservatives and … Continue reading →

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Unpacking Trumpland: The Economic Storm Ahead

Posted on December 17, 2016 by

“And now Yellen raised the rates.” I’ll get back to the importance of Yellen in a moment. There’s so much to unpack with this blog, given the panic of fake news, the Trumpocalypse and Evil Muva Russia 2.0 — I’ll … Continue reading →

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WELCOME TO 2016 – WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO COUNT THE BODIES?

Posted on July 1, 2016 by

It harms the spirit to think that the 2016 presidential election has distilled our collective vision to a choice between a war hawk who will assuredly leave a trail of black, brown, olive and yellow limp bodies — as well … Continue reading →

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EXITING THE PIMPS’ HOUSE — AN ALLEGORY

Posted on June 25, 2016 by

If a pimp with no hos means nothing much more than a broke-azz, fancy dresser in need of a career counselor, how much better off do you think a large house full of pimps will fare? That’s why you shouldn’t … Continue reading →

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