The election is over, and the price of gas is going down. Is it a coincidence? I don’t think so. I’ve watched fuel prices go up and down for years and noticed a pattern. And this has nothing to do with the political party in charge. The oil companies control the process. You might think…
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Lately, I’ve seen politicians use the phrase ‘cautiously optimistic’ whenever someone asks them a question. Anytime I hear those words, I know they’re just using fancy words that mean nothing. What they’re saying is pure spin…
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Over the last few years, there has been an increasing amount of discussion about mental health. I’ve often wondered if this is a new problem or something we’ve just ignored forever. One thing I’ve noticed; While many people are talking about it, few seem willing to do anything…
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It’s been a few years, but I know I’ve talked about my habit of yelling at the TV. Now it’s honestly not that extreme; it’s more like talking back. I’ve done it for years, and it doesn’t matter if I’m alone or if someone’s with me in the room. Recently I’ve noticed that my wife…
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I don’t think this got much coverage last week, but we have a new political party. It’s called the Forward party. The founders are some notable former Democrats and Republicans. Many say that our current political system no longer works. Some have attempted creating a third party in the past. The biggest question right now…
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New research shows us that consumer boycotts are on the rise. And this isn’t something that just young people are doing. People of all ages are sending a message to companies they’re watching. And these actions aren’t solely politically-based. Many want businesses to be more socially aware. The biggest question is, will companies start rethinking…
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Many people think that the U.S. is about to enter into a recession. And with many stories I read, I think some people want this to happen. Some experts claim we can’t avoid it, but others feel the opposite. To me, this is both frustrating and confusing…
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Do you remember the old saying, the consumer is king? Well, I sure don’t feel like royalty these days. Business gains are sky high, and so are the prices of gas and groceries. Over the last few years, profits have been down because of COVID-19. And right now, we’re the ones paying the price…
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Student loans have become a hot topic over the last few years. Many people want the current administration to forgive student loan debt. And, of course, this subject is very polarizing. If you ever went to college, you probably had some loan debt. But, where you are in life likely plays more into how you…
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Book Banning has become a hot topic in the last couple of years, and it seems to be getting hotter. No matter which side you agree with, there’s little middle ground. Politicians and parental rights groups have asked libraries to review and remove hundreds of books. Some libraries are taking offense to these requests and…
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