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In the fog of war between Conservative Realists and the Democratic Socialist Propagandists, there are base economic truths that must be maintained, and they can be found here.

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Economic Truths  

In the fog of war between Conservative Realists and the Democratic Socialist Propagandists, there are base economic truths that must be maintained, and they can be found here.

Around 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike this week hoping to get better pay and benefits in what has been described as the largest health care strike in U.S. history.
Around 75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers went on strike this week hoping to get better pay and benefits in what has been described as the largest health care strike in U.S. history.
 
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ administration took a shot at the Biden administration in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg this week
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis‘ administration took a shot at the Biden administration in a letter to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg this week
 
At Walmart, hundreds of corporate roles no longer require a college degree.
 
"Whether our future will prove to be a blessing or a curse"
 
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
The agricultural industry heavily relies on poultry farming, and it plays a significant role in supporting the economy. However, poultry farmers often face challenges when dealing with large integrator companies, which control various aspects of their operations.
 
Former President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden on Tuesday over his electric vehicle push, saying his policies would destroy the American auto industry.
Former President Donald Trump slammed President Joe Biden on Tuesday over his electric vehicle push, saying his policies would destroy the American auto industry.
 
Disney plans to eliminate thousands of jobs next week, dismissing as many as 15% of entertainment staffers, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
Disney plans to eliminate thousands of jobs next week, dismissing as many as 15% of entertainment staffers, according to a recent report from Bloomberg.
 
Target announced plans to shut down nine stores across four different U.S. states after ongoing reports of violence, theft, and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of shoppers and employees.
Target announced plans to shut down nine stores across four different U.S. states after ongoing reports of violence, theft, and organized retail crime have threatened the safety of shoppers and employees.
 
The only member of the “Big Three” agencies that has not downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” status warned that another government shutdown would make the United States look weak compared to other top-rated nations.
The only member of the “Big Three” agencies that has not downgraded the U.S. credit rating from “AAA” status warned that another government shutdown would make the United States look weak compared to other top-rated nations.
 
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro sat down with author and entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David to discuss a wide range of topics, including the infiltration of woke ideology into the business world, on the latest episode of “The Sunday Special.”
Daily Wire Editor Emeritus Ben Shapiro sat down with author and entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David to discuss a wide range of topics, including the infiltration of woke ideology into the business world, on the latest episode of “The Sunday Special.”
 
A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
A bipartisan bill is on the move in the General Assembly that would require middle and high-school students enrolled in traditional public schools to complete a career development plan.
 
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
Former chair of the Federal Communications Commission Ajit Pai ripped into plans by his former agency to reintroduce “net neutrality” regulations, saying that they were unnecessary and an “utter waste of time.”
 
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using “interlocking and anticompetitive and unfair” strategies to maintain its monopolistic power over current and future rivals.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 state attorneys general sued Amazon on Tuesday for allegedly using “interlocking and anticompetitive and unfair” strategies to maintain its monopolistic power over current and future rivals.
 
Anheuser-Busch is still facing backlash and boycotts weeks after the company teamed up with controversial transgender activist and social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney to advertise its Bud Light products.
Anheuser-Busch is still facing backlash and boycotts weeks after the company teamed up with controversial transgender activist and social media influencer Dylan Mulvaney to advertise its Bud Light products.
 
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
All economies are planned, the conflict is between who gets to make the plans: individuals or a centralized few
 
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis unveiled his energy agenda during an event in Midland, Texas, on Wednesday, promising that his policies will bring back $2 gas and turn the United States into the world’s leading energy producer.
 
It’s time for your daily dose of Bidenomics — where the rules are made up and the points don’t matter.
It’s time for your daily dose of Bidenomics — where the rules are made up and the points don’t matter.
 
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
America’s gross national debt surpassed $33 trillion for the first time in U.S. history on Monday as Washington, D.C., faces a potential government shutdown over federal spending.
 
U.S. businesses are getting fed up with trying to deal with the unpredictability of China, according to a top Biden administration official.
U.S. businesses are getting fed up with trying to deal with the unpredictability of China, according to a top Biden administration official.
 
Airport workers backed by one of the biggest labor unions in the nation protested at LAX Airport this week for stricter airline emissions regulations to combat “environmental racism.”
Airport workers backed by one of the biggest labor unions in the nation protested at LAX Airport this week for stricter airline emissions regulations to combat “environmental racism.”
 
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
Americans are expected to spend more on food through the rest of 2023 and into 2024 as prices continue to rise even as President Joe Biden touts his record on inflation and “Bidenomics.”
 
Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency over inflation on Tuesday and suspended the gas tax in Georgia, saying federal spending and energy policies were to blame for high fuel prices.
Georgia Republican Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency over inflation on Tuesday and suspended the gas tax in Georgia, saying federal spending and energy policies were to blame for high fuel prices.
 
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell hinted that more interest rate hikes may be coming during a speech in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday.
 
Americans’ average household income dropped in 2022 for the third straight year as President Joe Biden continues to paint a rosy economic picture.
Americans’ average household income dropped in 2022 for the third straight year as President Joe Biden continues to paint a rosy economic picture.
 
Sawmills have been decreasing in North Carolina for over a decade due to regulatory burdens and foreign competition
Sawmills have been decreasing in North Carolina for over a decade due to regulatory burdens and foreign competition
 
An influential staffer at the General Assembly recently described NCInnovation as a “free market approach”
An influential staffer at the General Assembly recently described NCInnovation as a “free market approach”
 
Lately, my social media feeds have been full of Barbie-branded memes, AI-generated photos that you can put a picture of yourself and “become an instant Barbie,” and pink. Lots and lots of pink.
Lately, my social media feeds have been full of Barbie-branded memes, AI-generated photos that you can put a picture of yourself and “become an instant Barbie,” and pink. Lots and lots of pink.
 
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Roy Cooper vetoed two bills including one that would prevent state pension money from being invested using environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria in state investment decisions.
 
A Target investor has sued the retail chain, saying that it misled investors over risks related to its LGBT marketing and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
A Target investor has sued the retail chain, saying that it misled investors over risks related to its LGBT marketing and diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
 
Oracle, a giant of the tech industry, hosted scholarship and internship opportunities in conjunction with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that excluded both white and Asian applicants on the basis of their race.
Oracle, a giant of the tech industry, hosted scholarship and internship opportunities in conjunction with the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) that excluded both white and Asian applicants on the basis of their race.
 
On Tuesday, Moody’s reduced the credit ratings of ten regional American banks while threatening to downgrade many other bigger banks.
On Tuesday, Moody’s reduced the credit ratings of ten regional American banks while threatening to downgrade many other bigger banks.
 
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
Roughly six-in-10 likely voters prefer capitalism over socialism, according to the results of the latest Civitas Poll from the John Locke Foundation.
 
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
North Carolinians are feeling the pinch of rising inflation, with skyrocketing rent prices putting a strain on their budgets.
 
One of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowered the United States’s rating by a tick on Tuesday, eliciting swift condemnation from Biden administration officials who said they “strongly disagree” with the change.
One of the “Big Three” credit agencies lowered the United States’s rating by a tick on Tuesday, eliciting swift condemnation from Biden administration officials who said they “strongly disagree” with the change.
 
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