By Michael Snyder Those that were predicting that the U.S. economy would be flying high by now have been proven wrong. U.S. GDP grew at the worst rate in three years during the first quarter of 2017, and many are wondering if this is the beginning of a major economic slowdown. Of course when we … Read more
Umar Farooq Almost every one of us knows that we are on the brink of an imminent economic and market crash considering the surrounding circumstances. Here is a list of eight major systemic risks that vindicate this fear. 1.China’s Hidden Debt Rising defaults in China are unearthing hidden debt at companies across … Read more
by Robert Carbery Photo: ScotHibb/Reddit Megan, a server at a Tex-Mex restaurant in Missouri recently got this “tip” from someone who is not a fan of the individual income tax. Undoubtedly, a libertarian. On the tip line, the customer put a big zero, in addition to: “Taxation is Theft.” To further clarify, the … Read more
by Umar Farooq A trade deficit occurs when an economy imports more than it exports. If this persists, it will eventually cause a shift in the exchange rate, making imports more expensive and–crucially–exports cheaper as the “invisible hand” of the price mechanism brings trade back into balance. “American politicians have long complained of trade … Read more
Bloomberg reports: Prosecutors in Florida have told jurors a former congresswoman financed a lavish lifestyle of Beverly Hills shopping trips and fancy parties on donations to a charity ostensibly set up to help poor children with scholarships. Testimony will continue for a second day Thursday in the trial of former U.S. Rep. Corrine Brown, 70. … Read more
Politico reports: It seems like nobody is doing anything about it. Worse—they’re pretending that they are. There are currently multiple investigations into the Russian interference in the 2016 election and possible involvement by the Trump campaign. But all of them are compromised to one degree or another by incompetence, listlessness and deliberate foot-dragging. Congress is completely … Read more
by Michael Snyder Do you ever feel like you have been completely abandoned by the world? Do you struggle with feelings of loneliness, isolation and depression? If so, you are far from alone. Thanks to technology Americans are more isolated than they have ever been before, and as you will see below, this is really … Read more
By Michael Snyder We have just witnessed one of the greatest routs in modern American political history. We are still waiting to see if a spending agreement can be reached so that a government shutdown at midnight on Friday can be averted, but whether a shutdown actually happens or not, the Democrats have won this … Read more
by Mark Angelides Up to two fifths of Americans describe themselves as Conservatives, and in England that number is roughly the same. The beliefs and principles that relate both the US and UK Conservatives are generally similar, yet any individual definition of what Conservatism means to each person who identifies as such would probably differ … Read more
by Mark Angelides Trying to track the value of your opinion based on those that seek to deny you that opinion should be made into the national sport; at the very least you should be allowed to place bets on it. Whose opinion outweighs whose? What type of person will be “no-platformed” next? The betting … Read more
Milking Cancer Eli Lilly has taken pinkwashing to a whole new level. By adding rBGH to the products they sell, Eli Lilly has completed its cancer profit circle: it creates cancer with rBGH, it sells cancer treatment drugs like Gemzar, and it sells a drug, Evista, to reduce the risk of breast cancer in women … Read more
from dailycaller: A House committee is referring the head of a company that managed Hillary Clinton’s private email server to the Justice Department for obstruction of justice and making false statements. Texas Rep. Lamar Smith, the chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the referral for Treve Suazo, the CEO of Platte … Read more
Will President Donald Trump allow the public to see a trove of thousands of long-secret government files about the event that, more than any other in modern American history, has fueled conspiracy theories – the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy? The answer must come within months. And, according to a new timeline offered … Read more
Looks bad, war everywhere U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday a major conflict with North Korea is possible in the standoff over its nuclear and missile programs, but he would prefer a diplomatic outcome to the dispute. “There is a chance that we could end up having a major, major conflict with North Korea. … Read more
by Robert Carbery Thomson Reuters Since President Donald J. Trump took office on January 20th, almost 3,100 merger or acquisition (M&A) deals have been announced, per recently released data from Thomson Reuters. 2017 continues to be the art of the deal as there have already been 13 deals valued at over $5 … Read more
By Gabrielle Seunagal Self induced abortions have long been proven as reckless, dangerous, and fatal. However the notorious reputation of unprofessional engendered abortion has not stopped feminist groups from helping women abort their unborn fetuses in their own homes. ’Women Help Women expressed their concerns for laws that prohibit or complicate abortions and cited … Read more
by KneelB4Zod Attempted coup in Macedonia – Supporters of the movement “For The Common Macedonia” stormed the Macedonian parliament and attacked the deputies of the parliamentary majority, following a vote for a new speaker. In addition, journalists were detained in the press center of the Parliament. Demonstrators forced their way into the building after the Social … Read more
by Pamela Williams Watch the latest video at video.foxnews.com Ian Bremmer of the Eurasia Group and author of “Superpower” has a brilliant idea, and I agree with him. I believe we have run out of options with North Korea, and we are in a deadly limbo. Lil’ Kim has put soldiers on the beach, and … Read more
The War on Drugs, carried out by the DEA, continues unabated since its establishment in the 1970s during the Nixon administration era. For years, countless arrests have occurred, many of them for victimless crimes involving cannabis. Large sentences are dealt, some carrying hefty jail times. Only this week, Canada unveiled their legislation to fully legalize … Read more
Yeah, I know. He calls himself a Republican. But we all know, he has to go! https://youtu.be/2FXX9FOUmsM Trump takes the lead on tax reform, delivering a plan that looks like the one he campaigned and won on. But Paul Ryan and the Democrats are trying to tell us that tax cuts create budget deficits. David … Read more
by Mark Angelides After the ending of Apartheid, South Africa looked set to become the driving force of the African continent. It had the developed world’s support behind it, popular support from almost everyone, and yet it has sunk to the very bottom of the world’s equality rankings (in terms of economic disparity). And it’s … Read more
by Mark Angelides In possibly the most bizarre behavior that many of us are likely to see from a supposed Democratic government, a Government official has asked Facebook to begin taking down “Fake News” faster and faster because people who use it as a news source “might be misled”. Chairman of the Commons culture, media … Read more
Russia Today reports: On Tuesday, a Saudi Arabian court dismissed an appeal from Ahmad Al Shamri, who had spent three years in prison over charges of “atheism and blasphemy,” the Exmuslim website reports. Al Shamri was in his early 20s and lived the city of Hafr Al-Batin in the country’s Eastern Province, according to the … Read more
by Michael Snyder More video has just been released which proves that Planned Parenthood has been selling off aborted baby parts to the highest bidder. The crimes against humanity that Planned Parenthood is committing are off the charts, and yet nobody ever goes to jail, and the federal government keeps on giving them about half … Read more
By Gabrielle Seunagal Once again President Trump proves that he is a man of his word. Earlier today, the leader of the free world announced a wonderful tax plan that will provide tremendous aid to individuals and small businesses alike. The new tax plan consists of the following: lower individual income tax rates, a … Read more