Gas prices UP.... Food prices UP.. Inflation growing.... (Some Republicans mumbling about Biden and gas prices in the same sentence)... Prices were up by 3.6 percent in April compared to a year ago, continuing a trend of rising inflation, although economic … [Read more...] about Virus leaving…America Consumer Price’s increase…
Other Things
US Attorney in Brooklyn looking at Russia/Ukraine and 2020 Election….
Investigators in the Brooklyn New York Federal Justice Dept. offices are looking people from the Ukraine that might have tried to influence the 2020 election against President Biden.... And.... Rudy Giuliani's name has come up.... His said not to be a … [Read more...] about US Attorney in Brooklyn looking at Russia/Ukraine and 2020 Election….
US will move Afghans that worked with US Military from that country….
Their lives and families could very well be in danger from the Taliban with the rapid withdrawal of American and NATO troops from Afghanistan ... The number of people filing for SIV exit visas could be as many as 18,000.... Army Gen. Mark Milley told reporters this week … [Read more...] about US will move Afghans that worked with US Military from that country….
Another Republican inspired ‘recount’ proves to be waste of taxpayers money?….
This one in Windam , New Hampshire.... It came down to ballot folds.... The audit was ordered after a hand recount of a race for state representative resulted in a massive swing in vote totals: four Republican candidates gained around 300 votes each, while one Democratic … [Read more...] about Another Republican inspired ‘recount’ proves to be waste of taxpayers money?….
Afghan troops giving up to the Taliban With US Troops leaving….
Quickly and without blood shed? The Afghan military and government across the country is going over to the Taliban.... It would appear that the Biden admin is going wait until the Taliban has the responsibility of actually running the country ? Then come back to talk to … [Read more...] about Afghan troops giving up to the Taliban With US Troops leaving….
Another one of Trump’s people is in trouble….
Another Trump associate being probed for illegality.... Allen Weisselberg is in the hot seat—and that’s bad news for Donald Trump and his family. Assorted news reports have identified Weisselberg, the chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, as a key figure in the … [Read more...] about Another one of Trump’s people is in trouble….
Wash DC Attorney General goes after Amazon monopoly ….
The company IS just TOO Damn BIG.... It is gobbling up whole markets like 'Pac-Man'.... And that means consumers will have less choices and prices are bound to rise across vast groups of consumers.... Somebody HAS to step in and help the consumer before its too … [Read more...] about Wash DC Attorney General goes after Amazon monopoly ….
The United States of Amazon …Open Thread for May 26, 2021
The company is just getting too damn BIG* in my view.... “If you’re Amazon, the perspective is what’s the potential for Prime membership, what is the potential for advertising,” said Brian Yarbrough, a senior analyst at Edward Jones. In addition to paying Amazon $119 a year or … [Read more...] about The United States of Amazon …Open Thread for May 26, 2021