Tag Archives: Poverty

The Punchline

Former vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan is reportedly writing a book that will debut next year. The punchline is that the book will be focused on how the Republican party is “losing its connection with working Americans.” Behind the scenes, … Continue reading
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Shocker: Lax Gun Laws Lead to More Gun Deaths

Shocking no one, a new study released by the Center for American Progress found that states with the weakest gun laws have the highest number of gun deaths, accidental or otherwise. via Reuters Alaska had the most gun deaths, with … Continue reading
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Microwaves. Air-Conditioning. The Good Life!

In the Wall Street Journal yesterday one of Mitt Romney’s economic advisers opined that America isn’t really as unequal as it is seems because more people now have air conditioning, dishwashers, and microwaves. Because having access to a microwave means … Continue reading

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Obamacare is Working

While data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today is a good news, not-so-good news situation, according to analysis from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, Obamacare contributed to the largest decline in the number of uninsured Americans since … Continue reading

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It’s Legitimate

David – Fitzsimmons In other news, Americans living within 125 percent of the federal poverty level is expected to reach an all-time high of 66 million in 2012. I’m sure the wealth will start trickling down any time now. Maybe. … Continue reading

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The World Stage

Artist – John Darkow In other news, according to the Economic Policy Institute, 28% of Americans will be working jobs that pay wages equal to or below the poverty line in 2020, the same percentage as do today. I’m sure … Continue reading

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Fox Garbage Channel

Artist – Bill Day In other news, according to the Consumer Federation of America and the Consumer Planner Board of Standards, 38 percent of Americans now live paycheck-to-paycheck. Don’t worry. The wealth will start trickling down anytime now. Just wait … Continue reading

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I Have Friends That Eat Rice and Beans

There are many gems in the history of Sean Hannity quotes, but this may be the best of the best. A diamond in the rough. I can’t stop laughing at this. Hannity: 47 million Americans are in poverty. Caller: There … Continue reading

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Diversity

Artist – Pat Bagley In other news, the Republican-controlled House Agriculture Committee voted today to advance $33 billion in cuts to food stamps (SNAP). According to recent numbers, food stamps have reduced poverty by 8 percent and are directly stimulative … Continue reading

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Worst Person in the World

Is higher self-esteem making our kids weak? Lets ask Fox News. I would name this entire panel as Worst Persons, but for now I’ll single out Fox contributor Andrea Tantaros who says she thinks the recession was good for kids … Continue reading

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