Well, that was fast. After all that talk by the Democrats and the mainstream media that nobody was going to take away your firearms, former Rep. Beto O’Rourke (D-TX) promised during the last Democratic debate that the federal government will confiscate your AR-15s and AK-47s. Yikes. But it’s OK because ostensibly Washington is acting in […]
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STUDY: More Americans think president controls economy more than Federal Reserve
It turns out that the American think the president is most responsible for the economy, even more than the Federal Reserve, says a new study. According to a Bloomberg survey, conducted with YouGov, more than one-quarter (28 percent) of U.S. adults think the president is most responsible for the economy. This is followed by Congress […]
Random Friday: SS benefits, peak gold?, ‘Let’s be clear’
News Story of the Day: Social Security benefits are expected to get an increase next year, according to the Senior Citizens League. The group estimates that SS will likely get a 1.6% cost-of-living adjustment in 2020, down from the 2.8% boost in 2019. This will represent roughly $23.40 per month, down from $40.90 this year. […]
White House still ‘seriously considering’ selling 50-year bonds: Mnuchin
How do you know how bad the government’s finances are? When they start considering 50- and 100-year bonds to keep the mirage going. After a few years of Will They-Won’t They?, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin confirmed to CNBC that the federal government is “seriously considering” selling ultra-long bonds. Mnuchin told the business news network: “This […]
Did the botched Taliban meeting get John Bolton fired?
By: Mark Angelides National Security Advisor John Bolton has been fired by President Trump, who cited strong disagreements. The news came as a shock to many in the media who likely received their first clue via Trump’s favored delivery method. He tweeted: “I informed John Bolton last night that his services are no longer needed at the […]