If you want to know what goes on in the mind of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, then here is some inside information conveyed by Russian agents: rainbows, puppies, and cookies. Earlier this week, the prime minister interrupted a girl’s question because she dared to use the term “mankind.” He reminded her that the correct […]
Archives for February 2018
Bankrupt Stockton to offer poor, obese families free money for a year
In 2013, the city of Stockton filed for bankruptcy amid mismanagement of the public purse. The municipality has had a difficult time trying to return to its glory days. So, how are the leaders responding to the paucity of growth? Free money! Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs is planning to give families $500 per month for […]
Congress agrees to $300 billion two-year budget deal that adds to debt
President Donald Trump and the Republicans are adamant to cut taxes (somewhat), but they aren’t as aggressive in cutting spending. In fact, under the GOP, the budget deficit is projected to spike, the national debt will edge upwards, and spending will increase. This was evident on Wednesday after Democrats and Republicans announced a new budget […]
REPORT: U.S. solar industry shed 10k jobs in 2017
We are bombarded with propaganda that solar and wind are energies of the future – at least in the United States. Therefore, to facilitate its growth, taxpayers need to subside these industries and the businesses. But it seems that even with all the subsidies, grants, and other taxpayer assistance, the solar industry can’t maintain jobs. […]
CHART: Cost of U.S. goods, services from 1997 to 2017
We all understand how the cost of education, healthcare, and childcare has gone up significantly over the last 10, 20, or 30 years. This is because these are industries heavily dominated by the federal and state governments. On the other hand, common goods and services provided by the private sector over the same time period […]