Category Archives: economy
Obama’s Plan to Combat Rising Gas Prices
“Use less oil.” That’s what President Obama told a reporter yesterday when questioned about gas prices that have gone up 47 cents a gallon in a month. And of course, … Continue reading
It’s Not Going to Be Status Quo. It’s Going to Get Worse. Prepare Now.
There are some talking heads claiming that now that Obama doesn’t face re-election he can pull more to the middle and work with a divided congress because he doesn’t have to … Continue reading
Income Tax: How Much is Too Much? Will Smith Weighs In.
Hat tip to Puma by Design for this gem: Internationally acclaimed actor and Obama supporter, Will Smith starts out saying he doesn’t mind paying more income tax…but not THAT much. … Continue reading
Let’s Fix the Problem, America! Part II
Continued from previous post: See Let’s Fix the Problem, America! Part I Government has a vital role in our society. However, when it begins encroaching on the future prosperity of … Continue reading
Land of the Freebies.
It seems appropriate to re-visit this older post. Hey, America, you don’t get what you pay for. You get what you vote for. Don’t come crying when the well dries … Continue reading
Coal Miners: From Powering America to Powerless. Layoffs Announced. Brownouts Predicted.
Have you ever spent time in a coal-producing region? I have. The coal region in Virginia is tucked away…from everything. It’s not going to be so easy for these laid-off … Continue reading
Phenomenal Growth of Firearms Industry. Maybe Obama Can Take a Little Credit.
While President Obama spends millions of taxpayer dollars to push solar panels whose profits and promised jobs never see the light of day… …electric cars that catch on fire–literally–but never catch on with consumers… …windmills … Continue reading
Abbott and Costello Do Unemployment
Thanks to The Biz of Life, Freedom and Economic Empowerment for this humorous lesson on a not so funny mess. U.S. Unemployment Up in February, Underemployment is 19.1%, up from 18.7% … Continue reading
Obama had his shot and blew it. He should LOSE by a landslide.
President Obama’s approval ratings finally began to fall well below 50% this week. My only question is: What took so long? Any American voter that believes that President Obama has … Continue reading
Homeowners & Students Buck up! Fulfill your obligations. Why Should My Tax Dollars Pay for Obama’s Mortgage & Student Loan Bailouts?
The Constitution gives Americans freedom from an overbearing government. Nowhere in the US Constitution or any state constitution is home ownership or a college degree a guaranteed right. There is … Continue reading
Econ Potpourri : President’s New Tax Plan-Sound Off! Stock Market Sell-Off. European Loan Pretzel.
What do you think about Obama’s “tax the rich” plan? Don’t sound off here, have a BIGGER voice at Twilight’s Last Gleaming: Punish the Rich or Tax the American Dream? Tell … Continue reading
