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Labor Dept….U.S. adds 250k jobs in October and wage gains?

November 2, 2018 By jamesb

Why do I read these figures with skepticism? Wages gains?...Where?...McDonalds and Amazon? The 2018 Midterm elections are when? Whose Labor Dept. is issuing this in light of the above? In simple language POLITICS and Trump and the Republicans...   Job … [Read more...] about Labor Dept….U.S. adds 250k jobs in October and wage gains?

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2018 Midterm elections, Labor Dept., October jobless/wage numbers, Politics, The economy

Republican President’s leave the country with BIGGER Deficits….

October 21, 2018 By jamesb

Despite their Bull Shit that Democrats are the big spenders? Donald Trump isn't gonna be an exception..... The most recent U.S. government fiscal year just ended. The budget deficit grew by 17% from the previous year, thanks to Trump's tax cuts. By the numbers: If you look … [Read more...] about Republican President’s leave the country with BIGGER Deficits….

Filed Under: Government, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget deficits, Politics, Republicans, The economy, Trump budget, Trump tax cut, US Budgets

Almost a decade after the last financial collapse ?…Republicans are getting rid of the system’s safety’s….

October 20, 2018 By jamesb

While most people do not remember how scary things were .... Some of us do.... A LOT of safety measures were enacted to make sure the country and the world doesn't experience what the economy went thru during 2008/2009.... Some worry that quietly Republicans in Congress … [Read more...] about Almost a decade after the last financial collapse ?…Republicans are getting rid of the system’s safety’s….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2008/2009 Financial collapse, Borrowing, CLO/collateralized loan obligations, Congress, Fed Reserve, Law, loans, Politics, Republicans, Risk, The economy, Trump

Out of the spotlight?…. The Stock Market drops by the hundreds….

October 10, 2018 By jamesb

Do market gamblers know something we don't know? As I type this the Market is down 400  500 points... Is this just increased interest rates solely? Or? Is the American Economy and employment  NOT as strong as people (Trump) says it is.... And what about Trump's … [Read more...] about Out of the spotlight?…. The Stock Market drops by the hundreds….

Filed Under: Government, Other Things, Politics Tagged With: Housing Market, Inflation, Market Drop, The economy, The Federal Reserve, The Stock Market, Trump trade war, wages

Jobless rate falls to 49 year low of 3.7%….

October 5, 2018 By jamesb

According to the  Trump Labor Dept. the US Economy is the best in decade's.... They also tell us wages are rising.... Caution.. Something interesting is going on against all of this enthusiasm .... The Stock market is actually dropping.... People are selling … [Read more...] about Jobless rate falls to 49 year low of 3.7%….

Filed Under: Government, the Economy Tagged With: Jobless/Unemployment rate September 2018, The economy, wages

The Federal deficit ballons 32% out to $895 BILLON….

September 11, 2018 By jamesb

Wasn't the Republicans the ones who harassed President Obama about spending? Didn't THEY want 'balanced' budgets? Didn't THEY instal a 'sequester' to limit spending? Huh? The federal deficit hit $895 billion in the first 11 months of fiscal year 2018, an increase of … [Read more...] about The Federal deficit ballons 32% out to $895 BILLON….

Filed Under: Government, Law, Military, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: Budget, CBO/Congressional Budget Office, Congress, The economy, The Federal Deficit

That ‘Great’ Economy of course isn’t ‘Great’ everywhere….

September 4, 2018 By jamesb

We KNOW THAT..... The Wall Street Journal points to the fact that in some area's things are rosy..... But in others? NOT.... Wall Street Journal: “The U.S. economy is roaring like it hasn’t in many years, which ought to be good news for the Republican Party in the … [Read more...] about That ‘Great’ Economy of course isn’t ‘Great’ everywhere….

Filed Under: Other Things, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: 2018 Midterms, jobs, Politics, Tariff's, Taxes, The economy, Trump Tariff -War, wages

Trump’s zeal to stop immigration is hurting American business…..

September 3, 2018 By jamesb

Donald trump under prodding by his trusty assistant Stephen Miller is working to scare and stop anyone wishing to come to this country....(And has been here legally also) Millers's effort seem to be from a person who is physically afraid of immigrants and refugees.... Media … [Read more...] about Trump’s zeal to stop immigration is hurting American business…..

Filed Under: Government, Law, Politics, the Economy Tagged With: American business/immigration, Immigration, immigration illegal/legal, IMMIGRATION POLICY, refugee 's, The economy, Trump /Miller policy

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