Category: The Economy

Yes, I realize that the Bong Recreation Park is named after Wisconsin resident Richard Bong, who was a fighter pilot ace and hero in World War II. And no I am not belittling him in any way…but sometimes the humor suggests itself. But over the past year or so there…

No, I am not talking about the things that the left is complaining that Joe Biden gave away. No, I am not talking about the fact that after insisting that there would be no discussions or negotiations…that the White House negotiated with McCarthy and the GOP in the House. I…

Considering the number of issues and shortfalls in governance coming out of Madison…is it any wonder than rather than safety, clean air, clean water, education, the economy, help to family farms, state aid to any number of important growth engines in the state much less revenue sharing with cities and…

So we all know that Scott Walker and Donald Trump gave away the farm…or several farms if you look at the impact of eminent domain in Racine County…but Foxconn never kept their part of the bargain. And the facility in Mount Pleasant WI is a fraction of the promised investments…

and no, I haven’t vetted this. The one thing I’ve taken away from the MAGA crowd is, facts ain’t worth shit. And it confirms my world view, so it must be fact! [sarcasm]

I have been a rather vocal proponent of single payer universal health care for all Americans. And I think that Senator Bernie Sanders has been detrimental in using the term Medicare For All when Medicare isn’t the best answer to America’s continued health care crisis. Americans need and deserve a…

First off: Social Security and Medicare receipts and expenses are not part of the federal budget. They do not contribute to the federal deficit. They are collected from employers and employees as part of the payroll process and deposited in separate accounts that are not part of the federal general…

August 15, 1971:

During this election cycle, don’t for one minute forget that Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson is attacking Social Security (and Medicare) and is willing to put your retirement at risk…as well as every other American’s. His plan for Social Security will not be an improvement and could destroy the American economy…

A number of sources have stated that as the Federal Reserve Bank raises their rates, consumer lending rates will increase. That makes sense for mortgages and auto loans and such that have followed the Fed Rates down…but they also state that credit card rates will also go up with the…