finance
Money talks; reviewing the global economy, government spending, taxes, and economic policy that affect our social and political future.
Unrighteous rules keeping the beach from the public
Last night I was restless and had some extra energy. I also had some gas in my now running car so I decided to go to the beach. It was after 9 p.m. but I figured it's summertime and it would be nice to walk on the sand under the moonlight. I had enough money for public parking if there was to be a fee for evening parking. To my discontented surprise, when I got there to Clearwater Beach, the public parking area was closed off and the whole beach area looked like a ghost town. I drove down the boulevard that follows the beach passing hotel after hotel and the quietness and stillness was eery, almost creepy and spooky. Where was everyone in the middle of July?
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
The Possibility of a Self-Implosion of the Immigrant Chaos in the US
There is a possibility that the chaos caused by immigrants in the United States could self-impplode. The SAVE Act and its implications are discussed. ( The SAVE Act, a proposed law that mandates only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections, has generated considerable debate and controversy.)
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
Extreme socialism contains its own destruction
Extreme socialism contains its own destruction Be very careful what you wish for. The basic idealism of the anti-capitalists, extreme socialist and communist political activists, is simple. You take all the wealth from group A (all those who have above average wealth now) and you share this out with group B (the political leaders and senior bureaucrats of the new government) and group C (all those employed by the state) and group D ( everybody else)
By Peter Rose2 years ago in The Swamp
The Four Pillars of Project 2025 and the RNC Platform
This is the third installment of a deeper dive into Project 2025 and The Heritage Foundation, the conservative think tank behind it. There are Four Pillars to Project 2025, as shown in the illustration above.
By Judey Kalchik 2 years ago in The Swamp
I think I may have to vote
I wasn't upset when they told me that I couldn't vote anymore. I didn't want to go through the red tape to reinstate my voting privilege. I figured there's no way to ever vote for the right person, and I don't trust the voting system anyway. I've had my opinions about my country, the structure, principles, constitution, legislation, and history. I've been watching things change since the Reagan administration. I could recap all the follies of every Presidency I've endured since 1971. But I won't waste your time with my skewed historical summary. Instead, I will just say that of the three "taboos" (sex, religion, and politics) Americans seem quite satisfied taking on religion and politics, but they are still the most hush hush and hypocritical when it comes to sex.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Downtown Clearwater Library is a controversy
I've resided in Clearwater since 2010. I've worked at many places that no longer exist here like the Steak n Shake on U.S. 19 and the little telemarketing office that once employed me near Ulmerton and 66th. I've also worked for places that still do exist like Postcardmania and Clearwater Marine Aquarium. Gandy Beach (the way it was) is gone, transformed into a mangrove preserve. Our Pinellas County public libraries are either improving or vanishing. The Clearwater officials (regarding the downtown library) decided to go with improvements, but the million dollar ampitheater project came with much controversy including the resignation of a mayor.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
Global Wealth Disparities
I've had a discussion with someone about the state of the global economic affairs and had to pull some data illustrating why the young people are getting increasingly disengaged, frustrated, and quiet quitting from the traditional work patterns and business models. It's not that they don't want to work, it's rather that they've cracked the code: No matter how hard you work and how dedicated you are, your life situation will be improving only incrementally, if at all, when you hold a traditional job.
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
The Story of the "Felon" and the "Crook"
When it comes to the realm of political fundraising, issues can sometimes bring about as many opportunity as they do obstacles. Imagine for a moment that two political figures are each branded with shameful titles by their opponents.
By Estalontech2 years ago in The Swamp
Desperately Seeking Investments
Russia is under international sanctions for its war of aggression against Ukraine. One of the countries they are looking at for help, collaboration, and investments is China. It is indicative that this recent story of a creative partnership came in the wake of Putin's recent visit to China. Here it is:
By Lana V Lynx2 years ago in The Swamp
Inflation in 2024
One day during my senior year of high school, I sat in my English class when our school guidance counselor walked in. It was time to fill out our FAFSA applications for college. Along with the applications, she handed out papers that went over collected data about how our finances should look like depending on how much education we gained. The important lesson taken from it was obvious, a college degree was crucial to be successful.
By Judith Jascha2 years ago in The Swamp
