Many praise Elon Musk as the greatest innovator of an age. Tesla Motors is redefining the auto industry and making the world a better place. That’s the progressive narrative, at least. In reality, Musk had a single success when he launched PayPal before he figured out one of the most exploitable methodologies for making money … Continue reading “Tesla: The Pinnacle of the Left’s Disastrous Economic Policies”

There is a meme running rampant on social media. It says, “Philosophy is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat. Metaphysics is like being in a dark room and looking for a black cat that isn’t there. Theology is like being in a dark room and looking for a black … Continue reading “Religion vs Science: Which Is the Real Arbiter of Truth”

Fact checking organizations have gained a lot of attention over the recent election cycle. In fact, Facebook recently announced that Snopes.com was going to be a part of their large effort to weed out fake news stories. As media and the public become more dependent on fact checkers to sort through the muck of modern … Continue reading “Investigating the Fact Checkers”

The rich get richer while the poor get poorer. How many times have you heard about the terrifying rate of income and wealth inequality in the world? The savviest among you already suspect that this is another propaganda campaign to push political agendas, and you’re right. We’ll take a close look at wealth in the … Continue reading “The Truth behind Wealth Inequality”

In another inevitable comparison between Trump and Obama, it is left to wonder if Trump will pursue change through the same methodology that became the standard for the Obama administration. Obama ramped up executive action and unilateral power over the course of his terms, and the result is a record-setting level of government interference and … Continue reading “Trump vs Obama: Executive Power”

The media has not been shy about decrying the American education system. Internationally, scores have fallen for the better part of two decades. Just how bad is it? Let’s take a closer look and find the truth behind the veil. Recent Results International education data is sparsely collected, and depending on who presents the data, … Continue reading “How Does American Education Really Compare”

Edith Ramirez, the chairwoman of President Obama’s Federal Trade Commission, will soon decide if the proposed acquisition of Rite Aid Pharmacy by Walgreens will go ahead, despite questions about whether both companies will be able to meet the deal’s conditions defined by the FTC when the $9.4 billion acquisition was first allowed to proceed in … Continue reading “Will the FTC Approve the Walgreens-Rite Aid Merger?”

During his time in office, President Barack Obama has loved to crow about many things, but one of his boilerplate recitations is how many jobs have been created under his administration. It’s been very important to Obama to be able to say that he’s single-handedly rescued the country from the Great Recession caused by the … Continue reading “The New Jobs Report Obama Doesn’t Want You to See”

The Earth is dying! We need to be responsible with technology and fuels! You’ve heard the narrative. Whether or not you subscribe to global warming and everything related is probably best saved for another discussion, but it can be hard to argue against the call for better fuels. After all, technological innovation is typically a … Continue reading “The Real Cost of Renewable Energy”

A while back, we discussed the minimum wage hikes in Seattle and used it to paint a picture of how the rest of the country might fare under a similar law. The outlook was not good, but the amount of data at our disposal was pretty limited. Now that the city has been under hikes … Continue reading “Revisiting $15 Minimum Wage—Does it Work?”

A lot of people have reported a tough 2016, but the single group that has suffered the most is main stream media. They have been wrong time and again, and just like they pushed false narratives in regards to the election, Trump, economics and politics in general, they will try to convince you that 2016 … Continue reading “Navigating Fake News”

If you have been following headlines, you have seen Trump take to Twitter to attack military spending. Between the bloated F-35 budget, the lavish expenses of a new Air Force One and the general overspending of the U.S. military, he has plenty to criticize. While it’s easy to turn a blind eye to Trump’s Twitter … Continue reading “Why Trump’s Defense Contract Negotiations are So Important”

Race is a big topic. You hear about it every day, and regardless of your personal feelings, there is no denying that racial tension is a serious issue in America right now. It leads to an inescapable question: Just how racist is the U.S.? In this session, we’ll compare the country to the rest of … Continue reading “How Racist Is America?”

The Fed hike happened. We all expected it, but now we definitely need to make sure we’re equipped to deal with it. If you aren’t intimately familiar with the system, this is your chance to learn exactly what the hike will mean for you and your finances. Here’s a quick spoiler alert: it won’t be … Continue reading “The Fed Hike and You: Why Your Savings Account Isn’t Getting a Boost”

As we continue to compare the expectations of Trump against the final verdicts of Obama, banking is an issue that stands out starkly. Obama saw the country through the worst banking crises of several generations, and he used the situation to justify hefty reform. While it’s unfair to blame him for the crisis in the … Continue reading “Trump vs Obama: Bank Policy”

In 2016, everyone got political. It was a charged year. It turns out (and you can probably recall), major companies were far from shy in expressing their views this year. That brings up a very interesting question: do political statements hurt or help business? We’ll look at some survey statistics and prominent examples to craft … Continue reading “Has Politics Hurt Businesses?”

In another in-depth look at Trump’s future and Obama’s past, it’s worth noting their opposing views in terms of global economics. Obama followed a relatively traditional path, and the results have been underwhelming at best. Trump is ready to completely overhaul how America approaches global trade, and his plan might further reshape politics as a … Continue reading “Trump vs Obama: Global Economies”