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US job hiring numbers dropped steeply in February….

March 8, 2019 By jamesb

Economist predicted around 180,000 jobs would be added to the American economy.... A tad more than 10% of that number is reported to have happened..... People gotta stop thinking Donald Trump knows what he doing for the American Economy... Cause he doesn't.... Higher … [Read more...] about US job hiring numbers dropped steeply in February….

Filed Under: Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget, Job hiring drops, Stalling US Economy, tax cuts, Trade Wars, Trump Admin, US Economy

Trump admin wants even MORE money Defense Money for next year….

March 2, 2019 By jamesb

And they will try to do the tradition selling thing.... Cut money from the American 'safety net' programs.... To do so? They will try to sell the perception that Democrats are the bad guys? Wait? Who passed the tax cut/givaway? Who passed a budget that has … [Read more...] about Trump admin wants even MORE money Defense Money for next year….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics Tagged With: 2019/2020 Budget, Defense spending, Democratic House, Entitlements, Politics, Sequester, Social Safety net, tax cuts, Trump Admin

The American economy is in for a fall…..

November 28, 2018 By jamesb

Some of us continue to spread a warning.... Things ARE overextended.... Emerging signs of weakness in major economic sectors, including auto manufacturing, agriculture and home building, are prompting some forecasters to warn that one of the longest periods of economic growth … [Read more...] about The American economy is in for a fall…..

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget, Congress, Deficits, Housing, Interest rates, Politics, tax cuts, US Economy

Is the ‘Great’ US Economy already slowing?

November 2, 2018 By jamesb

The Trump Labor Dept. is out with a glowing view of the American economy days before the 2018 Midterm elections.... Yea, Right? Below the surface there does seem to be cracks developing that very well signals a economic downfall is brewing.... There's plenty of good news … [Read more...] about Is the ‘Great’ US Economy already slowing?

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Asian Economies, Economic slowdowns, Interest rates, Politics, recessions, Tariff's, tax cuts, The American Economy

Two-thirds ofAmericans believe the economy will get worst….Survey….

October 26, 2018 By jamesb

Include me in THAT feeling.... Americans are afraid — and not just about the recent volatility in the stock market. Nearly one quarter (23%) of people say a lack of emergency savings is the one financial issue that keeps them up at night. Some 22% who say they don’t have … [Read more...] about Two-thirds ofAmericans believe the economy will get worst….Survey….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Other Things, Politics, Polling, the Economy Tagged With: American Economy, China, Politics, Rising interest rates, Stocks, Survey's, tax cuts, Trade Wars

The next week is sure to feature a rash of crazy Trump shit….

October 26, 2018 By jamesb

Donald Trump is the that guy who makes as much noise as he can to get the crowd to notice him.... His dealing with 'negotiating' is to hit his opener over the head with a 2x 4 to get his attention THEN try to make a deal.... THOSE two things are  what has started and will … [Read more...] about The next week is sure to feature a rash of crazy Trump shit….

Filed Under: Entertainment, Government, Law, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: 2018 Midterm elections, fear, immigrations, media politics, refugee caravan, Republican base, tax cuts, Trump

Trump orders Federal Dept.’s to cut 5% from their budgets….

October 17, 2018 By jamesb

Wait? Didn't the Republicans led Congress pass a RECORD budget? Didn't the same Republicans also pass a tax cut on top of the spending that will CUT the amount of money the government collects? WE ARE TALKING ABOUT REPUBLICANS! President Donald Trump on Wednesday … [Read more...] about Trump orders Federal Dept.’s to cut 5% from their budgets….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Military, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Budget Cuts, Congress, Military spending, Politics, Republicans, tax cuts, Trump Admin

Deficits are NOT a Republican problem…McConnell says….

October 16, 2018 By jamesb

WAIT a damn minute? The TOP Republican in the US Senate thinks that a tax cut, a YUGE spending increase by the American government and a party leader who adamant AGAINST cuts to Medicare  Medicaid and Social Security is NOT a PROBLEM? A Republican that chewed on President … [Read more...] about Deficits are NOT a Republican problem…McConnell says….

Filed Under: Government, Healthcare, Law, Politics Tagged With: Budget deficits, Increased Military spending, Mitch McConnell, Politics Budget cuts, Social programs, tax cuts, Trump, US Government spending

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