Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at a 2.1 percent annual rate in the fourth quarter, bringing its growth rate for the year to 2.3 percent. That is a fall from the 2.5 percent growth rate in 2018 and 2.8 percent in 2017. The 2.5 percent … [Read more...]

I've heard countless Democrats, when asked about the DOW and unemployment numbers of the Trump economy, say that this is simply an extension of the Obama recovery.economy after Bush. I agree. I need to point out that in this … [Read more...]

According to a recent poll, 74%  of Democrats said they believe graduating from college is "essential" or "very important" to being economically successful, compared with 40% of Republicans. Variations were only modest across incomes on … [Read more...]

While at work yesterday, sitting in the employee lounge  for my 15 minute coffee break, I could not help but notice the new pharmaceutical ad playing on the flat screen TV.  It was your typical "slice of life" ad that Big Pharma likes to … [Read more...]

Give or take a buck, the median family income in the USA is $65,000.  Keep in mind that "family" means, for the most part,  mom & dad working for a full year. Hunter Biden made about this much money per month working for a company … [Read more...]

I did not attend this year's state party convention but I have attended many in the recent past.  I have a question that I hope someone can answer. These events are held at large sports arenas that are serviced by a whole lot of people, … [Read more...]

At a Reddit site on the Internet, a person who self-identified as a right winger asked why there were so many homeless people, poor people, struggling workers in "blue" states and cities.  My reply was that there are homeless people, … [Read more...]

An associate of mine recently went to see a dentist.  He was careful to read his insurance policy and go to its website to make certain that his dental work would be covered.  Yes, the dentist he selected and the dental practice he visited … [Read more...]