Tag Archives: Donald Trump

TrumpCare–The Un-American Health Care Act

Posted on May 8, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly It’s incredible. Why have House Republicans just voted for a health care bill that only does one thing in the words of MIT Professor Jonathan Gruber, primary architect of the Massachusetts single-pay healthcare program and Obamacare? He … Continue reading →

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No “Art of the Deal” in 100 Days

Posted on April 26, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly It’s 100 days into the Trump Presidency and looking more and more like President Trump is no more effective at running the country than his business interests. His book, The Art of the Deal was meant to … Continue reading →

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Consumers Too Optimistic?….Then Watch Out Below!

Posted on April 4, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Consumer confidence has risen to what might be unsustainable levels—the highest in 16 years. That was in 2000, which was at the end of a 10-year economic recovery, the longest recovery since WWII. The Conference Board’s index … Continue reading →

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A Greater Lawlessness—Part II, The Trump Presidency

Posted on March 29, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Rachel Maddow on last night’s MSNBC show provided evidence that the Trump White House has been lying from day-one of the Trump Presidency. The White House had denied it asked that tanks and other armaments be included … Continue reading →

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Consumer Confidence Highest In 16 Years

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Financial FAQs The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index soared to its highest level in 16 years. Its Consumer Confidence Index®, which had already increased in February, improved again in March. The Index now stands at 125.6 (1985=100), up from 116.1 … Continue reading →

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A Greater Lawlessness—Self Interest vs. The Common Interest

Posted on March 26, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly Are we at the beginning of an era of Greater Lawlessness, or nearing the end, with the greatest law breaking we may have seen in our lifetime? And are we at the beginning or end of the … Continue reading →

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Let’s Make America More Equal Again!

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

  Popular Economics Weekly As defeated Democrats mull over what slogan can equal or overcome President Trump’s “Make America Great Again”, I have a suggestion, one that might even enthuse populist Republicans. Let’s make American more equal again, just as … Continue reading →

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Homeland Security Obeys Court Order to lift Trump Travel Ban

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly It is a well-known fact that the US has had a history of labor shortages, dating from the Revolutionary War. Colonial America was defined by a severe labor shortage that employed forms of unfree labor such as … Continue reading →

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A Yuge Jobs Gain Today

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The U.S. created 227,000 new jobs in January to mark the largest gain in four months, revealing an economy that has plenty of stamina nearly eight years into a recovery that shows little sign of ending. Retailers, … Continue reading →

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A Yuge Jobs Gain Today

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Popular Economics Weekly

Popular Economics Weekly The U.S. created 227,000 new jobs in January to mark the largest gain in four months, revealing an economy that has plenty of stamina nearly eight years into a recovery that shows little sign of ending. Retailers, … Continue reading →

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