These 10 Items Got Hit the Hardest by Inflation in 2024

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  22 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one week ago

““We think the Fed will deliver a cut at next week’s December meeting, with market expectations giving them ‘permission’ to do so,” Elyse...”

We heard a lot about inflation in the campaigning leading to the election of President Trump - pro and con.  Experts seem to think that while things have improved in some areas that other critical expense to the American people were hit hard by inflation in 2024 and the end is not clearly in...

Schumer torpedoed by Manchin and Sinema on crucial NLRB vote

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  32 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one week ago

“"Her confirmation would give a lame-duck president control of an independent board well into his successor's term," McConnell added.”

Sen Schumer tried to sneak on in at the last minute but failed to deliver. Looks like the NLRB will have a Trump appointee and a Republican majority beginning in 2025

Maher: Democrats lost due to ‘anti-common sense agenda’

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  279 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  4 weeks ago

““Maybe take the clothes pins off your noses and actually converse with the other half of the country. Stop screaming at people to get with the...”

There is no confusing Bill Maher with a person of the conservative leaning, but he makes a strong case for what went wrong with the Harris campaign strategy. Other prominent Democrats and democratic party supporters have also suggested that the strategy was wrong and that changes are needed

Dream Team or simply a Shit Show

By: Robert in Ohio  •  life choices  •  73 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  one month ago

“Sen. Lisa Murkowski, who voted to find Trump guilty at his second impeachment trial during his first term, said "I don't think this is a serious...”

A simple survey on the latest announced cabinet picks 1.  Is it a dream team or a shit show? 2.  Which pick shocked you more than all the others? 3.  Which of the nominees do you think will fail to get 50 votes in the Senate? 4.  Is this "shock and awe" so that when some of these picks are...

Analysis-Harris' Michigan loss highlights Democrats' many weak spots

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  14 Comments  •  1 Like  •  one month ago

“"We have failed leadership. It's exhausting, it's daunting, it's frustrating, because it didn't have to be this way," Lexis Zeidan, a Democrat and...”

Everyone has there own understanding of why the election went the way it went. I thought that Harris would win the White House and that the Republicans would the House, the Senate or both. But above all I thought it was going to be razor thin, especially in the swing states where I thought it...

How Much is a College Degree Worth?

By: Robert in Ohio  •  life choices  •  76 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  one month ago

“I have two college degrees, four honorary doctorate degrees, and am in three Halls of fame, and the only thing I know how to do is teach tall...”

I came across this chart on Facebook the other day and wondered what you folks would think about the subject, both the assigned values to certain degrees and the value of a college education in current society. I, personally, am against the process of forgiving student loans.  If a person signs...

Electoral College Map Projector Flips All Battleground States to Donald Trump

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  154 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  2 months ago

“"President Trump is out working Kamala Harris, and voters know America can no longer survive under Kamala's destructive policies of soaring...”

Newsweek is usually a fairly reliable source of information. I never expected to see this headline the way the campaign has seemed to be going in Harris favor of late. I know polls are like asses and everybody has one, but this one grabbed my eye. I am planning to vote for Jill Stein - a...

Opinion: How you know the Democrats think Trump is going to win

Via: Robert in Ohio  •   •  56 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  2 months ago

An unusual take on the status of the campaigns and a forecast of a possible outcome. Interesting analysis of the situation, i.e. issues steering the course of polling and possible election outcomes as result

Things We Cannot Do

By: Robert in Ohio  •  life choices  •  100 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  2 months ago

““Because a thing seems difficult for you, do not think it impossible for anyone to accomplish.” – Marcus Aurelius “”

I came across this article and it seemed a clear explanation of some of the issues looming before our country as the presidential election draws near. Regardless of the winner things that "we cannot do" ae likely to remain the same. People will always think their answer to a problem is...

Do You Make More or Less Money Than Other People Your Age?

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  4 Comments  •  3 months ago

“How much money are Americans making? That's an important question because the income you earn affects how much you can put into a savings account...”

I have never known many people who were satisfied with how much their salary was. We always want, think we are worth more to our employer, but we need to do more to improve our station in life, to raise our value to employers and to insure a better life ow and in retirement for ourselves our...