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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
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jobsanger
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A political/economics blog written from a progressive point of view.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 16965 )
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Trump Is Trying To Distance Himself From Russia
The charts above show an interesting perception. While the overwhelming majority of Americans consider Russia to be more an enemy than a friend, the public... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump's Job Approval Is Still Upside-Down
It doesn't look like bombing Syria help Donald Trump's job approval numbers. Two new polls show his numbers are still upside down -- 40% approval to 50%... Read more
Posted on 17 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Public Opposes Trump's Plan To Cut Taxes For The Rich
Tomorrow is the last day to file federal income taxes, so I thought this would be a good time to talk about Donald Trump's plan to cut taxes for corporations an... Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Projected Growth Of Religion (2015 To 2060)
I thought the chart above, from the Pew Research Center, was interesting -- and thought it was fitting to post it on this religious weekend. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Some Good News And Bad News For Democrats
First, the good news. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) announced it has raised $31 million in the first three months of 2017. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The U.S. Was NOT Founded As A Christian Nation
The following is only part of an excellent article by Jeff Schweitzer at The Huffington Post: The facts of our history are easy enough to verify. Read more
Posted on 16 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Are We On The Brink Of A Shooting War In Asia ?
“Once a war really happens, the result will be nothing but losing all round and no one could become a winner.” Those are the words of Chinese Foreign Minister... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Our Liar-In-Chief Is Also A Flip/Flopper-In-Chief
One Trump was sworn in, it became pretty obvious that truth meant nothing to him. He (and his aides) told over 100 obvious lies in just the first 30 days. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Another Difference Between Democrats And Republicans
The poll above is very revealing when it comes to the difference between the political parties. MSNBC polled members of both parties on whether they supported... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump Presidency Is Just A Racist Bush II Presidency
(Caricature of Donald Trump is by DonkeyHotey.) Trump had promised his followers that his presidency would be different, but he has flip-flopped on many issues. Read more
Posted on 15 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Attack Has More Believing Trump Will Get Us In A War
Trump's missile attack on Syria doesn't seem to have helped his job approval numbers (which I believe was the real reason behind the attack), but it did... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Trump Threatens Dems With Stopping Insurance Subsidies
Donald Trump promised voters that he could make changes in Washington because he was a great businessman who knew how to negotiate with others. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
More Strongly Disapprove Than Approve Of Trump
The is the Rasmussen Daily Tracking Poll concerning public approval of the job Donald Trump has been doing since sworn in. It's not good. Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Spicer Flops While Trying To Explain Nonexistent Policy
(Cartoon image is by Marian Kamensky at cagle.com.) White House Press Secretary embarrassed himself while trying to explain the Syrian policy of the Trump... Read more
Posted on 14 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Congressional Approval Is Back Down To 20%
In February, congressional approval was at a several-year high at 28% approval. That has now dropped back down to 20% approval. The drop is due mainly to... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
One Political Party Is Diverse - The Other Is Not
For those of you who wonder how the Republican Party could have chosen a leader with a racist past (whose closest advisor is a white supremacist and attorney... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Building Border Wall
Trump still wants to build a wall between the United States and Mexico, but only his most fervent supporters support that. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Economists Agree That Immigrants Are Good For U.S.
Trump and his followers would have you believe that immigrants are a drain on U.S. society. That is simply not true. Immigrants (both documented and... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Donald Trump - Golfer And Grifter
Trump's promise to stay in the White House instead of playing golf (as he accused President Obama of doing too much) was just another campaign lie. Read more
Posted on 12 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Texas GOP's Voter ID Law Was Intended To Discriminate
(Photo of U.S/ District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos is from The Victoria Advocate.) Last year, U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos found the Voter ID law... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY
