A new infographic was released by Finance Degree Center and it takes a look at what sells on the black market. According to the data presented, nearly two billion people are involved in the underground economy worldwide and is valued at approximately $625 billion. The black market consists of everything from body parts to illicit […]
Archives for November 2013
Ron Paul: We should have the right to opt out of Obamacare
Former Texas Republican Congressman and three-time presidential candidate Ron Paul appeared on the Tom Sullivan Show to talk about Obamacare. Dr. Paul stated pretty much what a lot of people are saying these days: the American people should have the right to opt out of Obamacare.
Hollywood star, liberal elitist Matt Damon earns $3 million for 20-second ad
Over the weekend, it was reported that Hollywood powerhouse superstar and everyone’s favorite liberal Matt Damon earned $3 million, or $150,000 per second, for a simple 20-second coffee advertisement. Is this too much money for a simple ad? Indeed, it might appear that it is excessive, but this is the market at work. Damon – […]
Lobbying corporations the result of big government not market
Google made the news earlier this week after it was learned that the search engine juggernaut now maintains the eighth largest lobbying budget in Washington. The technology giant spends more than $18 million on lobbying and has now moved its Washington office closer to Capitol Hill. The purpose of the enhanced lobbying is to encourage […]
Infographic: 10 corporations control almost everything you buy
Corporations maintain a significant share of the marketplace when it comes to food, beverages and home products. According to the infographic below, there are only 10 corporations that control nearly everything that you purchase on a daily basis. It is a small infographic but quite informative. Explore more infographics like this one on the web’s […]