finance

Money talks; reviewing the global economy, government spending, taxes, and economic policy that affect our social and political future.

A Victim of Ignorance and Greed
Most of my adult life, I have been a renter or a guest. As a child, I was not expected to contribute financially to my mother's rent or mortgage payments. However, after high school graduation, as an independent adult, I was expected to afford my own housing. That expectation is not unfair, but for over 30 years, I have witnessed and experienced many leases or contracts or rental agreements that have been unfair and according to American history, illegal.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman2 years ago in The Swamp
All the Ways Joe Biden Has Made the United States Worse So Far
Introduction: Exploring the Negative Impact of Joe Biden's Policies Joe Biden's presidency has been marked by controversy and criticism, with many arguing that his policies have had a negative impact on the United States. This article aims to examine the various ways in which Joe Biden's policies have made the United States worse, focusing on key areas such as the economy, immigration, foreign relations, and public opinion.
By Timothy A Rowland2 years ago in The Swamp
The Dream Home
As a girl they told me I could buy my dream home one day. As a young adult, they told me, no one gets their dream home on the first go. You buy a starter home, build equity, and maybe one day with some luck and the right timing, you build your dream home or buy it. Quickly, I realized just to own a home was the dream. Home ownership itself was the barrier I was striving for.
By Laura Lann2 years ago in The Swamp
On the Eve of Independence Day, President Leads Impromptu Tour of Homeless Encampment
July 3rd (Washington, D.C.) – On the eve of the country’s birthday, the President of the United States grabbed several reporters, a camera team, a security detail, and anyone who happened to be in the hallways, and took them on a walk around the nation’s capital.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Apple Event 2023. Content Warning.
Yes, the 2023 Apple Event is expected to take place today, and there are many rumors about what might be revealed. One of the most anticipated announcements is the reveal of the iPhone 15, which is rumored to have a new design, improved camera, and a faster processor. Other possible announcements include the new Apple Watch series, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air. We will have to wait and see what Apple has in store for us, but it is sure to be an exciting event! Are you looking forward to any particular announcements?
By Amesaame Joyce2 years ago in The Swamp
President's Speech at College Graduation Goes Far off the Rails
May 28th (Castleton, VT) – When the undergraduate student union at Castleton University voted to have the President of the United States be their commencement speaker, no one seriously expected the invitation to be accepted and the leader of the free world to appear before them at their little-known small liberal arts college in the middle of the woods of Vermont.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
Thomas Sankara - African Leader
In the annals of history, the name Thomas Sankara shines as a beacon of visionary leadership and unwavering dedication to transformative change. Born on December 21, 1949, this Burkinabé military captain, Marxist revolutionary, and pan-Africanist theorist left an indelible mark during his presidency from 1983 to 1987. Often hailed as "Africa's Che Guevara," Sankara's accomplishments over a mere four years are a testament to his commitment to social equity, self-reliance, and a brighter future for Burkina Faso.
By Suganthan2 years ago in The Swamp
President Decrees America is the Most Communist National on Earth
April 11th (Alabaster, AL) – This past Friday, the President of the United States sat down with the largest socialist periodical in America—one that we will refrain from naming in these prestigious pages in order not to lend them any credence and legitimacy. As established during the third day of this administration, the President brought an end to the routine of daily press briefings and regular access to the White House and replaced them with a free-for-all end-of-week one-on-one bonanza. While the leader of the free world was more than happy to spend time with socialists, I would be remiss if I did not point out that the President has still not sat down with yours truly.
By J.P. Prag2 years ago in The Swamp
BLACK ROCK(INFLUENCE AND POWER)
INFLUENCE AND POWER In 2010, Ralph Schlosstein, the CEO of Evercore Partners and a BlackRock founder, called BlackRock "the most influential financial institution in the world."[20]
By ARTIST3 years ago in The Swamp
The Carrion Crows Of These Times
Introduction My posts are usually just positive and not too whiney and complaining, but this is just about some things in modern life where things that ride on the back of other things have become nothing more than pernicious vultures, carrion crows or leeches, draining resources from the very things that they feed off, without seeing the final endgame that once their golden goose is dead then they will not be far behind.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 3 years ago in The Swamp
The Emergence of a Multipolar World
In the dynamic landscape of global politics, the 21st century has witnessed a transformative shift towards a multipolar world. Traditionally, the world order was dominated by a bipolar structure, with the United States and the Soviet Union as the primary superpowers during the Cold War. However, the collapse of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s marked the end of a bipolar system, giving rise to a unipolar world led by the United States. This unipolar moment was characterized by American hegemony, where the U.S. held unprecedented influence over global affairs.
By Suganthan3 years ago in The Swamp
BLACK ROCK (THE RISE AND HISTORY)
BlackRock, Inc. is an American global speculation organization situated in New York City. Established in 1988, at first as a venture risk the executives and fixed pay institutional resource chief, BlackRock is the world's biggest resource administrator, with US$8.59 trillion in resources under administration as of December 31, 2022.BlackRock works universally with 70 workplaces in 30 nations, and clients in 100 countries.BlackRock is the director of the iShares gathering of trade exchanged reserves, and alongside The Vanguard Gathering and State Road, it is viewed as one of the Huge Three file store managers.BlackRock is ranked 184th on the Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by revenue.
By ARTIST3 years ago in The Swamp