You are paid what you are worth, (most of the time.)Let me count the ways: 1. You are NOT entitled to a job. You have to EARN the job. That means a job has to be open, you have to have the skills to perform that job and you have to be the best candidate for that job. 2. You are NOT entitled to that...See More »
Under Biden, FTC head Lina Khan is fighting for an anti-monopoly AmericaMost of "inflation" is going to record corporate profits. Monopolies are a big problem. Under Khan "She has redefined the battlefield in such a sweeping manner that some argue there is no going back no matter who wins 2024’s election."...See More »
Will you pay "Surge Pricing" at a restaurant? Poll (10) See Poll OptionsSimilar to surge pricing for Uber rides, some restaurants are considering charging you more when it gets busy. Basically, price gouging. Considering...See More »
In a direct democracy the majority would just vote to give themselves a clean environment and a fabulous social safety netAnd NATO would be out of a gig.
The US economy desperately needs immigrant workers to exploit - why is the line at the border moving so slow?Two million underpaid people short and you want to put up a fence,?
People Complaining About Their Jobs Sucking (In The West & Far East)At least you have a job that can pay the necessities and even be liveable if you didn't waste so much on electronics, clothes, accessories, subscriptions, utilities, transportation, debt, and insurance. These kind of stuff add up if you're not...See More »
Biden the best Labor President since FDR• First President to stand the picket line with Union workers while the other guy said they should be fired • Antitrust enforcement has surged. Monopoly busting has begun with the FTC, the Antitrust Division of Justice, and the NLRB without much...See More »
The economic system is a great new apartheid for ya.No sharing the world. No conscience problem in the middle class, right?
Inflation. War. Lack of jobs. No retirement. Global warming. How and why could anyone consider having children in a world like now!?
The Economic Impact of Universal IncomeIn an age of technological marvels as we are seeing today has generated enormous wealth. But, with this wealth you would think that society as a whole would be the benefactors of all those technological advances. Today, the wealth disparity gap has...See More »
Q4 GDP (Gross Domestic Product) in the US is 3.2%"The rate of inflation exceeded the growth of wages for the first time in recent years in April 2021. In December 2023, inflation amounted to 3.4 percent, while wages grew by 5.2 percent."
Half of recent US inflation due to high corporate profits, report finds"A new report claims “resounding evidence” shows that high corporate profits are a main driver of ongoing inflation, and companies continue to keep prices high even as their inflationary costs drop. The report, compiled by the progressive...See More »
Do you feel discouraged with income and the economy?People have told me that whatever income level or class your parents were in that’s typically what you’ll be in. But I kinda feel like I’m falling down a class and income level. I feel like no jobs pay enough. They’re all so close to minimum wage...See More »
Why Home Ownership Is Vital For Our National Stability and SecurityNo where in our society today is the actual institution of home ownership more important to secure the stability of not only local communities but for the overall economic stability and security of a nation. The realization of owning a home is so...See More »
How much more money are you spending on average per month in this horrible economy?By @therighttothink50
The US Government's Dirty Secret about EconomicsI've conversated about Debt, Deficits, Dependency and Inflation. Most Voters don’t care since there’s the prevailing attitude that the US Government can Borrow and Spend indefinitely. After all, it hasn’t caused a problem so far. A long fuse can...See More »