What's in Your Backyard?

By: Robert in Ohio  •  life choices  •  21 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

““I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it had to...”

The articles, discussions and blogs tend to be serious and controversial (not all thank goodness) and people always seem angry with each other.  Comments and discussions lack civility and that seems to be the norm. So for a change - talk about something that makes you happy, share pictures of...

10 Major U.S. Cities on the Edge of Bankruptcy

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  25 Comments  •  1 Like  •  9 months ago

“U.S. corporate bankruptcy filings touched a 13-year high in 2023, as elevated interest rates and sticky inflation hit the companies.", Reuters y...”

There seems to be at least some correlation between the cities on this list (seven of ten) facing bankruptcy concerns in that they are democratic party strongholds and sanctuary cities for the most part. Understand that correlation is not causation - it certainly gives one pause.

Poll Shows Biden Losing Some of his 2020 Voters to Trump

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  57 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Biden also has to overcome doubts about the economy, as 50% of voters in the poll called it "poor."”

Biden continues to struggle with significant declines amongst groups of voters that carried him to victory in 2020. The key issues of the economy, the Israeli-Hamas War, the border crisis are factors among the voters surveyed

Trump Leading Biden in Seven Swing States

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  7 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“Large shares of the respondents voiced concerns with Biden’s age, while a significant percentage said Trump was dangerous.”

As we near Super Tuesday and the November election inches closer, political polling will become more important, if for no other reason that it will mold political messaging for both major party candidates. Biden is too old! Trump is dangerous! Not exactly the commentary you want to hear when...

NYC Mayor Calls for Modifying Sanctuary City Status

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  37 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  9 months ago

“We should not be allowing people who are repeatedly committing crimes to remain here and we cannot collaborate with ICE in the process," ”

Finally a voice of some level of reason from the Big Apple. I used to love visiting New York - the shopping, the athletic events, the shows and even the crowds were breathtakingly entertaining. That is no longer the case since the city has been flooded with illegal immigrants - I miss NYC at...

Could Democrats replace Biden?

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  26 Comments  •  4 Likes  •  9 months ago

“"Here are 7 potential contenders if POTUS drops his 2024 reelection bid"”

It seems unlikely that the Democrats would replace Biden, short of some catastrophic health event, but arre these the  top candidates for the job/ A preview of the dog fight in 2028? Is there a replacement for Kamala Harris in this group?

26 Most Dangerous U.S. Cities

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  22 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

The discussion of crime rate rates, violent crime rates, urban poverty, the migrant crisis municipal mismanagement and the throngs of citizens leaving urban America for the suburbs and beyond rage and people are more than willing to ignore statistics or better yet find a slant on statistics that...

The Great Blue State Exodus: Why Americans Are Fleeing Liberal States

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  89 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  9 months ago

The continuing movement of population from "blue" states to "red" states and/or "purple" states is real - it is pooh-poohed by those on the left and trumpeted by those on the right but we seldom see analysis as to why it is happening.  The author of this article has done a good job pulling that...

Student Loan Forgiveness

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  147 Comments  •  8 Likes  •  9 months ago

““If you qualify, you’ll be hearing from me shortly,” Biden said Wednesday at an event in Culver City, California. ”

What are we teaching our children and our citizens about the need to be accountable for your actions, to be responsible for the debts they accrue/create and how little people will trust them in the future. Should a bank look favorably on a person applying for a loan that signed loan papers...

Nearly Half of Voters Think Biden will be Replaced as Democratic Nominee

Via: Robert in Ohio  •  News & Politics  •  55 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  9 months ago

“The voters that think Biden will be replaced generally cited concerns about his age, physical health and mental stamina as reasons for why.”

I t seems that more and more likely American voters are disinterested in the candidates offered by the two major political parties in 2024. Time for new faces, new choices, new chances for the United States Nothing new here but the need to replace one or both of the major party candidates is an...