Even as the is a feeling that the economy is starting to gain? More people are filling for unemployment benefits.... The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose last week to 744,000, signaling that many employers are still cutting jobs even as more people … [Read more...] about Jobless claims still rising….
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Crime has risen in pandemic America…Defund the Police ?
Police investigate the scene of a shooting in Chicago on July 21, 2020. Homicides in the city are up 33% in the first three months of the year compared to 2020, while shootings are up nearly 40% for the same period year-over-year. Politico is out with a piece that … [Read more...] about Crime has risen in pandemic America…Defund the Police ?
Just 25% of Americans say they are Republicans…Open Thread for 4/7/2021
Chris Cillizza, over at CNN does a piece on the bleeding of the Grand ole Party since Trump.... Should Republican leaders and lawmakers be worried about this? Or ? Will they press on regardless trying to amplify their supports still their with voter suppression efforts … [Read more...] about Just 25% of Americans say they are Republicans…Open Thread for 4/7/2021
Republican donors get warned AGAINST pulling monthly donation’s….
The word used is 'THREATENED' against stop giving.... Isn't THAT illegal?...(*NOPE) People getting held up by their own party for money? DAMN! The National Republican Congressional Committee threatened donors that it will tell former president Donald Trump that they … [Read more...] about Republican donors get warned AGAINST pulling monthly donation’s….
Dem Sen. Joe Manchin will NOT vote to weaken or get rid of the US Senate Filibuster ….
With THAT? He joins President Biden in dooming any chance of getting rid of the US Senate 'Super Majority' policy for most big ticket legislation..... Those bills will continue to need 60 votes from Senator's.... Not a simple majority of 51.... In doing … [Read more...] about Dem Sen. Joe Manchin will NOT vote to weaken or get rid of the US Senate Filibuster ….
Biden to use executive actions around gun control fringes…
There is no way Congress will pass gun control legislation... Stung by the latest mass shootings and the Capitol Police deaths ? It appear the President will try to do a few things thru executive actions, which can be challenged in the courts of course and changed with a … [Read more...] about Biden to use executive actions around gun control fringes…
Biden says ‘Let’s talk ‘ to Republicans….
One gets the impression that this second Biden Infrastructure Bill for Two Trillion Dollar's is gonna be a LOT more messy to get over the finish line.... Biden's NOT gonna do a wealth tax... Biden's gonna tax the rich? Democrats don't have worry about the … [Read more...] about Biden says ‘Let’s talk ‘ to Republicans….
Supreme Court Judge Breyer on the court he works at….
The judge seems to echo President Biden's feelings about the actions highest court and politics.... Justice Stephen Breyer on Tuesday said liberal advocates of big changes at the Supreme Court, including expanding the number of justices, should think “long and hard” about what … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Judge Breyer on the court he works at….