Category: Economy

Line in the Sand

Posted on by Michael Fell

Barack Obama stopped in Burma, which he insisted as a “diplomatic courtesy” on calling Myanmar (perhaps pronouncing Pakistan Pahhhkeeeestaan no longer makes him cool enough for the UN), where he managed to repeatedly mispronounce the name of Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel winner who led the fight for a free, democratic Burma.:  If that […]

 

Health Care Reform = More Money, Bigger Hospitals, and Less Private Practices

Posted on by Matt Vespa

For a while, conservatives have known that Obamacare would be a dose of bad medicine. : However, given the axiom that bog government helps big business, the same could be true with the medical industry. : Tim Carney at The Washington Examiner aptly pointed out today, from Bloomberg, Obamacare favors big hospitals, and smashes small practices. In […]

 

Gallup Results Present Problems For Both Agendas

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Gallup has released some interesting poll findings showing that both sides of the aisle have their work cut out for them if they’re going to keep Americans happy. Released Thursday, the Gallup: results show: that only 37% of Americans favor a path to citizenship for illegal immigrants, while 62% want to see measure that will halt illegal […]

 

In Harsh Economy, Union Demands Put Crimp in Businesses Across the Country: Recent Stories Surrounding California Grocer

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

The biggest union news this month is the pending closing of the Hostess Brand snack cake corporation, a company that has been an American mainstay for decades with such products Wonder Bread and Hostess Twinkies. As with the Hostess case, unions repeatedly prove that they’d rather destroy a business with absurd demands and strikes than […]

 

Rebooting America’s Papa John’s Appreciation Day Has Arrived

Posted on by Matt Vespa

  It’s time to show appreciation for America’s job creators and investors. : Justen Charters, Founder of Rebooting America, has declared today as Papa John’s Appreciation Day to combat the left-wing hate hurled at the pizza chain for their proposed changes to services in the wake of Barack Obama’s re-election, and the looming imposition of Obamacare. […]

 

NBC: Hey That Lincoln Movie Reminds Us of How Great Obama Is

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

In yet another facile example of the Old Media equating President Obama’s presidency to the greatness of Abraham Lincoln’s, NBC News correspondent Kevin Tibbles used the occasion of the opening of the new Lincoln movie helmed by Director Steven Spielberg to do just that. On Saturday’s NBC Nightly News, Tibbles reported on the opening of […]

 

No Change, No Hope

Posted on by Michael Fell

While the “progressive” Party Pravda is dutifully focused on distracting Americans with stories about the tragic resignation of former CIA Director David Petraeus,:  the White House goes merrily along with its anti-growth, anti-business, anti-energy, radical fringe leftist “progressive” agenda.:  The Barack Obama administration is now making plans for the next phase in fundamentally transforming America […]

 

Foodstamps Surge to All Time High, Biggest One Month Growth Ever Recorded

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

The Obama administration has finally released its report on the number of Americans on foodstamps. This report was released nine days past its traditional release date and just coincidentally days after the election. Shockingly, those numbers show that Americans on foodstamps is at an all time high. Worse the report shows the highest one month […]

 

The Name ‘Republican’ Is Damaged Beyond Repair

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Fact: Millions of Republican voters did not come out to unseat Barack Obama. Explanation: The Republican brand has been damaged beyond repair. Solution: Is Herman Cain Right? Do we need to replace the GOP with a new party? The Republican brand has been destroyed beyond repair. This is all something we really can blame on […]

 

CNBC: We’re Probably Headed to Another Recession… NOW They Tell Us?

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Two days after the election, CNBC published a dour report on the economy. Shockingly, CNBC is predicting that the U.S. economy is likely headed for another recession. CNBC so helpfully tells us that, now that the election is behind us, the light in our economic tunnel could be a “freight train.” Gee, it sure would […]

 

Welcome To ObamaWorld: Large Number Of Companies Announce Layoffs Post Election

Posted on by William Teach

Quite a few companies are giving their position on the election outcome (The Blaze) Do elections have consequences? If you have been paying attention to the financial markets, you might think so. Wall Street has had two horrible days since President Obama won a second term. However, stock prices are not the only thing taking […]

 

The Day After…

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Well, we lost. : Mitt Romney didn’t win comfortably. : BUT, Republicans maintained control of the House of Representatives. : In one of the most ignominious highlights of the night, the GOP lost two senate seats — increasing the Democratic majority by two. : The current makeup is 55 Democrats to 45 Republicans. : In a milestone for the ladies, […]

 

Good News Out of PA

Posted on by Matt Vespa

After casting my ballot for Mitt Romney, I tuned into Julie Mason’s The Press Pool on Sirius XM during my three hour trek back to Maryland. : Mason’s guest was Pittsburgh-Tribune Review staff writer and editorial page columnist Salena Zito, who detailed how Romney could win Pennsylvania tonight. : One indicator was Romney’s rally in Bucks County, […]

 

Slate Writer: White Guys Voting for Romney ‘In Defiance of Normal Americans’

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Remember when liberals scoffed at the fact that Romney could win more than 60% of the white vote? Not only has Romney successfully tackled that hurdle, and liberals are apparently mad about it. Tom Scocca of Slate Magazine wrote on November 2 about the “tribal appeal” that Mitt Romney has with whites and why “white […]

 

Obama’s War on Energy is about Control

Posted on by Matt Vespa

When one thinks of energy, the thoughts about economic growth rarely come into play. : In fact, most take it for granted. : It charges our iPhones, laptops, and Kindles, but it also is the lifeblood that keeps our economy growing. : It’s also the critical element that keeps our health services running. : It allows us to channel […]

 

Study Suggests That Immigrants Soaked Up 2/3rds Of The Jobs Gains

Posted on by William Teach

Surprise! (Washington Times) Two-thirds of those who have found employment under President Obama are immigrants, both legal and illegal, according to an analysis that suggests immigration has soaked up a large portion of what little job growth there has been over the past three years. The Center for Immigration Studies is releasing the study Thursday […]

 

Live Action Advocate Exposes Planned Parenthood’s Botched Abortions and Cover-ups

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Lila Rose, of the Live Action Advocate, has released a video exposing Planned Parenthood’s negligence in the death of Tonya Reaves, who bled to death in a botched abortion at one of their clinics. : Additionally, the video contains recorded phone conversations with Planned Parenthood employees lying to would-be visitors about the health risks involved with […]

 

Ohio: Sen. Sherrod Brown is Stifling Big Government’s Best Friend

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

Hey, Ohio, Senator Sherrod Brown is just not working. He’s one of the most extreme, left-wing Senators in Washington and his constant rubber stamping of Obama’s worst, big government boondoggles is hurting the Buckeye State’s economy, not to mention the country. I have to say, that ad is pretty funny. Senator Brown has been awarded […]

 

Even Slate’s Feminist Blog Finds The ‘Binders’ Meme Stupid

Posted on by Matt Vespa

Even Slate Magazine’s feminist blog, Double X, which was co-founded by Hanna Rosin, who recently authored The End of Men, thinks the “binders full of women” meme is stupid.:  Amanda Hess wrote on October 17: that she “agree[s] that Romney’s positions on health care, contraception, and the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act will do nothing to […]

 

Frank Rich Laments: ‘Cockroach’ Tea Party Will Still Win In The End

Posted on by Warner Todd Huston

One-time theater critic turned left-wing screedist, Frank Rich, is down in the dumps over that darned ol’ tea party. Far from being down and out, Rich says, the tea party is alive and well and living within the Republican Party itself. Far from being a political fringe, the tea party is still strong and in […]