Category Archives: Economy

Who’s Up For More Rate Hikes?

They can talk all they want about all the people who came back to work post-COVID, but, what are they to do with the money if rates keep going up and the cost of living is going up? Of course, that’s one of the things they say is heating up the economy, all the people […]

Bidenflation Driving Away Some Papa John’s Customers

I’d assume this is happening to most of the pizza places, regardless of whether they delivery or not Papa Johns’ prices are driving some customers away Consumers are pulling back on discretionary spending, and Papa Johns is taking a hit. Sales at North American locations open at least a year fell 1% in the quarter ending […]

Good News: Biden Incandescent Bulb Ban Begins Today

In fairness, the original started under George W. Bush, but, Biden’s ban goes much, much further Biden administration incandescent lightbulb ban takes effect The Biden administration’s new lightbulb efficiency rule takes effect on Tuesday, effectively prohibiting the sale of all new incandescent bulbs in favor of more energy-friendly alternatives. The new lightbulb efficiency regulations were announced last April by the Department of Energy and require […]

Excitable Kamala Admits Bidenomics Isn’t Working

Unfortunately for Kamala, she didn’t give a typical wordsalad, but, said the quiet part about Bidenomics outloud Harris slammed for saying most can’t afford a $400 surprise expense: ‘Yeah, that’s called Bidenomics’ Vice President Kamala Harris was blasted on social media over a claim that most Americans would go “bankrupt” from an unexpected $400 expense […]

No Good Deed: Fast Food Could Soon Be Abandoning People’s Republik Of California

This is a case of Progressives say “hey, this is a really good idea, let’s do it!” Rather like the good old saying here in the South “hey, y’all, watch this” Why fast-food franchisees could be the next cohort to leave California Alex Johnson is the kind of entrepreneur who built California. A second-generation small […]

Bidenconomy: Workers Still Raiding Their Retirement Savings

Remember, things are totally awesome in the Biden economy. The Credentialed Media tells us so. And then they let the cat out of the bag Workers are still raiding their retirement savings at record rates The share of workers robbing from their future selves remains at an all-time high. Thirty-seven percent of workers have taken […]

Bidenconomy: 52% Say America Is Too Expensive To Live In

Wildly, there is not one mention of Biden policies making things worse, nor any mention of the Democrat/Biden legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, which doesn’t Is the US getting too expensive to live in? Many Americans worry about economy, inflation As Americans look ahead to another Independence Day and a likely contentious 2024 presidential […]

Oh My: 64% Would Be Good With Recession If It Lowers Mortgage Rates

Based on current economic conditions, I’m not sure if it would make a difference Exclusive: 64% of Americans would welcome a recession if it meant lower mortgage rates Buying a home has become so unaffordable that most prospective homebuyers wouldn’t mind a recession if it meant lower mortgage rates, according to a new survey. Sixty […]

Bidenconomy: Many Americans Facing “Hunger Crisis”

On the plus side, the government is funding huge numbers of electric vehicle chargers (for cars the average American cannot afford) and funding lots of new IRS employees to go after The Rich (but, really, the working and middle class are easier targets) Many Americans face “hunger crisis” as food insecurity rises Anti-hunger advocates say […]

Bidenconomy Forcing Many Older Americans To Unretire

I wonder how many of the older folks who are getting crushed by inflation and going back to work will again vote Democrat and Biden, the ones who made COVID-induced inflation worse and are doing little to slow it? Reckless spending and inflation are forcing many Americans to ‘unretire’ Older Americans are increasingly ‘unretiring’ to […]

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