It seems Ronda Rousey, a UFC champion and the most dangerous person on the planet, understands economics, at least when it comes to the whole myth of equal pay for equal work and the gender pay gap myth. Rousey, who is currently the highest paid fighter in UFC, was asked about gender pay by some […]
Archives for October 2015
Video: Bill Maher pressures Bernie Sanders for policy details (somewhat)
Much like his other opponents in both parties, 2016 presidential candidate Bernie Sanders is only good at talking points. Aside from the income inequality, one percent and tax the rich buzzwords, Sanders can’t seem to espouse how he would institute policies and pay for his plans without getting lost. Pretty much, he can only say […]
Tuesday Links: 8 articles, blog posts to read today
Here are eight stories to read today: Why the Bernie Sanders Tax Plan Can’t Pay for His Socialist Agenda From boxing to pot: Key facts about Canada’s new PM Uber, Lyft Have Surpassed Taxis, Now Spell Trouble For The Rental Car Business Rent Rising Fastest for Single-Family Homes in Florida, California Goldman Sees Treasurys Rally […]
Robert Reich: It doesn’t matter if a $15 minimum wage kills jobs
If you ever want to stump a supporter of the minimum wage then you should always ask them: “If the minimum wage is so good then why not raise it to $50 per hour or $100 per hour?” Their response is usually one of caution and will say, “Well, that can’t be done because…” This […]
Donald Trump says Americans ‘don’t make anything anymore’ (omits petroleum, steel, aerospace, mining)
The United States manufacturing base is weak, says Donald Trump, the GOP frontrunner and real estate billionaire mogul. According to Trump, Americans “don’t make anything anymore,” and it’s time to change that immediately. Speaking in an interview with Fox News on Sunday, Trump explained that domestimc manufacturing is facing a death and that businesses, including […]