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Don’t Fall for Biden’s Latest Talking Point

As the long-hyped Ukrainian counteroffensive against Russia stalls and a new war in Gaza draws the world’s attention, American support for funding Kyiv’s war has waned. In an effort to reverse this, the Biden administration is changing its messaging.

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There’s No Economic Fact Too Big For Democrats To Ignore

On September 19, I testified before a House subcommittee on the impacts of Bidenomics – yet it was clear that half the committee members weren’t even listening. That’s disturbing because our lawmakers have played a huge role in making the typical American family about $7,000 poorer in just two and a half years.

American Prosperity Is Greater than Most of Us Realize

Traveling was once a luxury for the rich, but today even working-class people enjoy vacations. In America, people have gotten so wealthy that planning summer vacations is a priority for many families. Living standards have improved so tremendously that elite amenities are now commonplace.

Survival Sunday

I cannot guarantee this will be done every week.  Between memes, work, family, etc., I’m swamped.  But still… trying to get info out as I believe things are getting to a head, and sooner than we think possible. 

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China Enters the Doom Loop

China’s authoritarian gerontocracy has built a Doom Loop with Chinese characteristics, with over half the economy now crashing. Chinese exports are now plunging at the fastest pace since the covid lockdowns: Exports fell 14.5% on the year, driven by a 21% drop in exports to Europe and a 23% drop to the US.

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Real Progress Versus the Progressives

Depending on one’s perspective, technology can be viewed as either an opportunity or a threat. Some people celebrate technical advances, while others show disdain. Entrepreneurs are frequently eager to capitalize on the potential advantages of new technologies, but where entrepreneurs see room for dynamism, naysayers see doom.

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Good Riddance to Sununu. He Can’t Leave Soon Enough

I just came back from TN, and up and down the state, from Nashville to eastern TN, it’s like a literal boom town. New businesses (from mom-and-pop shops to large corporations) are everywhere. Shopping malls (massive ones) every few exits off I 40, and not an empty parking space to be found.