There IS a connection... Lets face it... The gas/oil used now was paid for WAY before the Ukraine action... So? Somebody is jacking up the prices.... IF President Biden goes after the Russian oil exports? Which WILL hurt the Russian economy terribly and force … [Read more...] about Biden under pressure to go after Russian oil exports…US Gas prices rising already ….
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Biden’s aides do not want to corner Putin….
Why doesn't President Biden go harder against the Russian offense that has destroyed whole building's and hurt innocent civilians? The Unknown of Russian President Validmir Putin.... Biden HAS ramped up certain things... But he has also refrained from applying … [Read more...] about Biden’s aides do not want to corner Putin….
Can Joe Biden change directions?
Politico and the Washington Post address President Biden's problems with Americans (Polling Numbers) with Midterm Elections coming in November.... When House Democratic leaders met with President Biden this month in the Map Room, they brought with them an unexpected request: … [Read more...] about Can Joe Biden change directions?
Dr Fauci acknowledges Covid-19 restrictions to be cut back….
The governors of several state's that still have mask mandates are loosening them already .... (Will vaccination mandates be dropped?...'Fully vaccinated percentage is around 65%) The virus case numbers are down over 40% in reputed cases nationally.... It will be up to … [Read more...] about Dr Fauci acknowledges Covid-19 restrictions to be cut back….
Consumer Prices keep going UP…..Dec. 2021
Inflation is alive and well in America... Rosey Economy proclamations be damned..... U.S. consumer prices rose 5.7% over the past year, the fastest pace in 39 years, as a surge in inflation confronts Americans with the holiday shopping season under way. The November … [Read more...] about Consumer Prices keep going UP…..Dec. 2021
Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Don't get excited .... These numbers will be readjusted for the Thanksgiving Holidays ... And? If you are out and about? You'll still see a lot of help wanted signs in the windows of stores big and small.... Things still ain't right.... Overall, just under 2 … [Read more...] about Unemployment claims drop to lowest rate since 1969…
Afghan Refuges to America follow up…..
The NY Times does a piece on the lives of Afghan refuges that are being resettled in America.... For some it will easy... For some not..... America has always been a place where waves of emigrants resettle and helps in bringing diversity to America... And with the … [Read more...] about Afghan Refuges to America follow up…..
4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September ….
That IS a record number..... Some reasons... The Pandemic and it's collateral damage... Pay disparities .... Retirements.... Businesses have hired millions of American workers since April 2020, continuing to add employees even during a surge in coronavirus … [Read more...] about 4.4 million Americans quit their jobs in September ….