Economy Tag

Poll: Majority of Americans Believe Country is on Wrong Track, Including 78% of Democrats

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 30, 2022 48 Comments

A new and devastating poll for Joe Biden dropped this week, indicating that most Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. We could probably cite a bad poll for Biden on a near-daily basis, but this one is significant for what it shows about members of Biden's party.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cV1cklmk6n0&feature=youtu.be

Chemical Shortages Affecting U.S. Farms Described as ‘Off the Charts”

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 29, 2022 37 Comments

A disturbing report by Reuters, featuring interviews with more than a dozen chemical dealers, manufacturers, farmers, and weed specialists, indicates chemical shortages have disrupted U.S. growers' production strategies and points to reduced harvests this season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=b6BuOt8X1MY

More Than One Million Voters Have Switched From Democrat to Republican Over the Last Year

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 28, 2022 25 Comments

An analysis of voter registration data by the Associated Press has found that over a million voters have switched from Democrat to Republican over the last year. If the report is accurate, this is not as much an embrace of the right as it is a rejection of the left.

Washington Post Finance Columnist Scolds Americans for Complaining About Inflation

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 23, 2022 43 Comments

Washington Post finance columnist Michelle Singletary wants Americans to know that despite record-high gasoline and food prices, things aren't really as bad as you might think. During an appearance on MSNBC yesterday, she said that people need to stop complaining and realize there are plenty of people who are doing very well.

Air Travel Nightmare Continues: Southwest Airlines Pilots Protest ‘Company’s Antiquated and Inefficient Scheduling Practices’

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 23, 2022 13 Comments

It appears air travel Armageddon is here to stay...

University of Michigan Raising Tuition and Housing Costs at Ann Arbor Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 18, 2022 2 Comments

"drew criticism from one regent who noted the university's 38th consecutive annual tuition increase and said the school's business model is not sustainable"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkdu4T4d5w4

Poll Finds Republicans Crushing Democrats in Public Trust on Most Important Issues

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 17, 2022 21 Comments

As the November midterms approach and Democrats waste America's time with January 6th theater, average Americans have other concerns. It turns out that issues like the economy, inflation, and crime matter far more to most people. In even worse news for Democrats, new polling indicates that most voters have more trust for Republicans on these issues.

Baby Formula Production Halted at Abbott’s Michigan Plant Due to Flooding

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 17, 2022 19 Comments

One economist's assessment of the American baby formula supply:"'I haven't seen an industry this fragile."...

California Regulations Have Helped Kill the Golden Pig

Posted by Leslie Eastman on June 14, 2022 34 Comments

Smithfield Foods meatpacking plant in Vernon closes, and company cites 'escalating costs' and regulations demands as basis for relocation decision....

Carnegie Mellon U. Giving Employees Inflation Relief Checks While Raising Tuition for Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 11, 2022 1 Comment

"A singular $1,500 payment will be delivered by the end of the month to select employees to provide relief for the increased cost of food, gas, energy, and transportation."...

Gas Prices Hit All Time High, National Average Passes $5/gallon

Posted by Kemberlee Kaye on June 09, 2022 29 Comments

Whomever is in Biden's earpiece sure has made a mess of what was a good thing. Cost of everything has skyrocketed. I know I'm not the only one feeling the pinch of sudden and astronomically high gas prices. There seems to be no end in sight.

Michigan Sen. Stabenow Brags About Her Expensive Electric Car

Posted by Mary Chastain on June 07, 2022 54 Comments

Slap in the face to those suffering due to the high prices of all the things, not just gas....

Career Coach Says College Degrees Are Becoming Irrelevant

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 04, 2022 4 Comments

“On-the-job training is replacing the college diploma”...

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says ‘Hurricane’ Coming at U.S. Economy

Posted by Mike LaChance on June 03, 2022 9 Comments

The country is already reeling from inflation, rising gas prices and shortages, but don't think things can't get worse. Jamie Dimon, the CEO of JP Morgan recently told investors and analysts that a "hurricane" is coming for the U.S. economy. This is just what you wanted to hear, right?

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