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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
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Who Does The American Public Trust On Gun Policy ?
Since the mass shooting at a high school in Parkland, Florida, a lot of people have been sounding off about gun policy. Especially prominent (as they always are... Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
A Brief Look At Generational Differences
I just found these statistics from the Pew Research Center interesting. They show some differences between the four generations. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Russian Newscasts Repeatedly Claim "Trump Is Ours"
The following tweets are from the twitter account of Julia Davis, and found on the page of The Intellectualist. Read more
Posted on 24 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump's New Appointment Moves The U.S. Closer To War
The chart above is from the Economist / YouGov Poll -- done between March 18th and 20th of a random national sample of 1,500 adults, with a margin of error of... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Some Reasons Why Trump Is So Unpopular With Public
Donald Trump is the most unpopular president since World War II, and after 14 months in office he seems to be unable to change that perception. Why is this true... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Feel Trump Would Not Help Their GOP Candidate
Donald Trump has said he is ready to hit the campaign trail to campaign for Republican congressional candidates? The question is -- would he help or hurt those... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Worst Divide In U.S. Is Created By Economic Inequality
(This image is from CNN Money.) There are many divisions in the United States, but perhaps the most important, the most damaging to the country, is the... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Public Doesn't Want Trump To Fire Robert Mueller
Donald Trump is running scared as Special Prosecutor Robert Mueller gets closer to finding all the skeletons in Trump's dark and nasty closet. Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Most Say Trump Not Doing Good Job (And Is Dishonest)
These charts are from the Economist / YouGov Poll -- with the latest being done between March 18th and 20th of a random national sample of 1,500 adults, with a... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Democrats And Republicans Disagree On Issues Of Morality
A few days ago I showed you a chart about what actions Americans consider moral or immoral. I once again dress this subject, but this time I show you the... Read more
Posted on 22 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Real Statistics On Food Stamp Recipients
The Republicans want Americans to believe that most people who receive SNAP benefits (Food Stamps) are Blacks and Hispanics -- and that they are people who are... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Cuomo Will Have A Celebrity Opponent In NY Dem. Primary
It's official now. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo will have a celebrity opponent when he runs for re-election in the state's Democratic primary. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What Is Trump Afraid Stormy Daniels Will Say ?
(This caricature of Stormy Daniels is by DonkeyHotey.) The media is full of the story about the affair Donald Trump had with porn star Stormy Daniels. Read more
Posted on 21 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
GOP Tax Cut Making The Rich Richer - Not Helping Workers
When the GOP passed its new tax cut law (and Trump signed it), Democrats warned it was not going to help middle class (or working class) workers -- but would... Read more
Posted on 21 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dems Generic Ballot Advantage In Average Of Polls
These charts are from RealClearPolitics. It shows the Democratic advantage in the generic ballot for Congress in all the latest polls. The polls' average shows... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Should CEO Make More Than 1,000 Times A Worker's Pay ?
(Cartoon image is by Daryl Cagle at cagle.com.) We know that thanks to the Republican "trickle-down" economic policy (the idea that what's good for the rich is... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump Is Running Scared - Issues Tweet Full Of Lies
Donald Trump is running scared. He knows the Mueller investigation is closing in on him, and that the firings of Come and McCabe have backfired -- making him... Read more
Posted on 20 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Our Parents Would NOT Recognize This Republican Party
(Cartoon image is by Joe Heller at hellertoon.com.) What has happened to the Republican Party? That party once produced presidents like Lincoln, Roosevelt, and... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Public Wants To See A Democrat-Controlled Congress
I think Donald Trump frightens most Americans. They are worried about his constant lying, his attacks on the press, his inability to get along with our best... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
State Department "Is No Place For Toadies Or Ideologues"
One of the more troubling aspects of the Trump Administration is the way it has damaged the State Department (which is the primary way we reach out to other... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY