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AMERICA LAST: Biden Makes the Announcement, will Raise Refugee Ceiling to 125,000 in Coming Year
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Immigration, National Security, News, Politics, Taxes /by Ann CorcoranAnd he did that as we learned that the refugees we admitted in recent years are suffering due to joblessness, evictions, and hunger. America Last! Frankly, it is insanity as so many Americans are suffering due to the China virus lockdown that we are going to bring in a number of refugees not seen in […]
Rural People Want Separation and Freedom from Elite City Overlords
/in Commentary, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes /by Ann CorcoranHere is one example of where rural people are fighting back, even if it seems like it is a hopeless case. I expect it is happening in other states too. From The Hill: Group in Colorado county seeks secession from state to join Wyoming A group of disenfranchised Colorado residents are exploring the possibility of annexing […]
Why Cuomo’s Latest Tax Hike Proposal Would Accelerate New York’s Decline
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, News, Politics, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)New Yorkers had a rough, rough 2020. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s latest proposal would make 2021 even worse. “New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed raising taxes on the wealthy to a combined level of 14.7%, which would be the highest state-and-local tax rate in the nation,” CNBC reports. “The tax increase would raise $1.5 billion for the […]
‘Canceling’ Student Debt is Unfair to Graduates Like Me Who Sacrificed to Pay Off Our Loans
/1 Comment/in DrRichSwier.com, Education, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)I gave up a lot to accomplish what I did, but debt ‘forgiveness’ would punish taxpayers like me for our hard work and frugality. A year after graduating from college, I was able to pay off my student loans in full. Now, President Biden wants me to pay for my peers who have yet to […]
New Research Debunks Claim That a $15 Minimum Wage Would Not Reduce Employment
/1 Comment/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics, Regulation, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)A new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research finds a “clear preponderance” of evidence that minimum wage laws reduce employment. President Joe Biden is pushing a federal $15 minimum wage in his sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, and the policy is only gaining steam in progressive circles. But newly released research undercuts […]
Flashback: Atlanta Grandfather Viciously Beaten, Left for Dead by Gang of Biden Voters
/in DrRichSwier.com, Education, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by John EidsonTaught by the political party they favor to hate white people, attackers left victim unconscious with multiple facial fractures. When it first opened in 1969, Underground Atlanta was one of the most popular tourist and entertainment districts in the Southeast. My wife and I went there regularly with friends. By 1972, Underground’s attendance topped 3.5 […]
Biden to force American taxpayers to foot bill for San Francisco homeless hotels
/in DrRichSwier.com, News, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Pamela GellerThis once beautiful city is unrecognizable, with needles and fecal matter on the ground, rampant homelessness and crime. This is the catastrophic consequence of Democrat corruption – Pelosi and Harris. But details as to how its housing program will be funded remain unclear. “I think it’s safe to say it will apply from now until […]
National Guard Asked to Keep 5,000 troops in DC as Democrats Use Military Occupation of DC as Political Weapon
/in DrRichSwier.com, National Security, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Pamela GellerDemocrats won’t send the National Guard into cities being destroyed by leftist rioters by they will force the National Guard to stay in DC to secure their police state when there is no threat from Republicans. National Guard to keep 5,000 troops in DC until March Nation’s original inauguration date has authorities concerned about the […]
Sons and Daughters of the Republic, Look, Listen and Learn
/2 Comments/in Commentary, DrRichSwier.com, Elections, News, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Dr. Rich SwierBiden’s policies and his “politics of vengeance” against any and all who do not support his “world view” are now on full display. We The People are beginning to now see the real Biden and his minions. Vindictive, hateful, anti-American, anti-Women’s Rights, anti-Fossil Fuels, unpatriotic and unworthy of the title president. Oh, and Biden even […]
DAY ONE: Beijing Biden Kills Keystone Pipeline and Thousands of Jobs, Rejoins Paris Climate Accord, Removed 1776 Project, Vows to Restart Iran’s Nuclear Program, Fed Mask Mandates
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, News, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Pamela GellerAmerica did not vote for this. Could it be more clear now? End all travel bans, including from jihadist regionsAmnesty for all illegalsRejoin paris climate accordEliminate all carbon emissions by 2030Free public housing for all former inmatesRequire federal reserve to end racial inequityUniversal government healthcare — Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) July 10, 2020 The Paris […]
TAKE ACTION: Support Florida Cabinet’s effort to divest state funds from investments in Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, Twitter.
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, News, Politics, Taxes /by Florida Family AssociationFirst state in the country, Florida considers divesting state funds from investments in Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google and Twitter. Please encourage the Florida Cabinet to vote yes to divest from investments in leftist censorship corporations. Hopefully, other states will follow. Click here to send your email to encourage certain members of the Florida Cabinet to vote […]
6 Key Takeaways Every Student Should Receive from Econ 101
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Education, Politics, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)A more widespread understanding of Econ 101 would reduce the likelihood of destructive government policies winning public support. In a 2015 podcast conversation with American Enterprise Institute President Arthur Brooks, Vox’s Ezra Klein declared that “there’s nothing more dangerous than somebody who’s just taken their first economics class.” Often expressing a similar contempt for Econ 101 […]
Far-Left Rioters VANDALIZE One Of Pelosi’s San Francisco Homes With Blood-Red Paint
/1 Comment/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Elections, Politics, Taxes /by Pamela GellerDemocrats like Pelosi will learn sooner or later: you cannot appease the violent left. Democrat House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home is VANDALIZED with red paint, a pig’s head and a spray-painted message about $2,000 checks during battle with Republicans over direct payments Police sources told TMZ that cops were called out to reports […]
US taxpayer money went to al-Qaeda-linked jihad group during Obama administration
/in DrRichSwier.com, National Security, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Robert SpencerThe Obama third term is about to start, so the money is likely once again to flow freely to those who wish to destroy America. “US Taxpayer Money Went to Al-Qaeda Affiliate During Obama Administration: Senate Reports.” by Li Hai, Epoch Times, December 30, 2020: At least $150,000 in U.S. taxpayer money went to an Islamic […]
President Trump Signs Coronavirus Relief Bill Invoking 1974 Impoundment Control Act to Demand “Rescissions”
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Dr. Rich SwierThe President on Sunday invoked the 1974 Impoundment Control Act to demand “rescissions” be made to the spending measures. Trump: I will send back to Congress a redlined version, item by item, accompanied by the formal rescission request to Congress insisting that those funds be removed from the bill. Trump negotiated: $2,000 per person Section […]
Miami mayor urges Wall Street firms to leave NYC for friendlier city
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by Pamela GellerExcellent idea, Mayor Suarez. America is going to see some significant population shifts in the years to come, since more American corporations will flee Democrat States plagued by high taxes. The realization of our efforts to bring high-quality, high paying jobs, and a better quality of life to our City seems closer than ever. https://t.co/JmCH9wPZUr […]
‘Smart Toilets,’ Afghan Book Clubs, and Lizard Treadmills: Rand Paul’s Report Exposes $55 Billion in Government Waste
/1 Comment/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)Everybody celebrates the holiday season in their own way. Each year, Senator Rand Paul invokes the spirit of the fictional grievance-airing holiday “Festivus” from Seinfeld to release an annual taxpayer waste report—and boy, is this one a doozy. The libertarian-leaning Kentucky lawmaker’s report for 2020 finds an astounding $54.7 billion wasted by the federal government this year. (That’s not even an […]
GOP Blocks $2,000 Stimulus Payments, House To Hold Roll Call Vote On Proposal Monday
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes /by Dr. Rich Swier“Congress found plenty of money for foreign countries, lobbyists and special interests while sending the bare minimum to the American people who need it. It was not their fault.” – President Donald J. Trump House Republicans blocked legislation Thursday that would have sent $2,000 in direct payments to Americans, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said. House […]
President Trump Vetoes Defense Spending Bill, “It Is A Gift to China and Russia”
/1 Comment/in DrRichSwier.com, National Security, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Pamela GellerPresident Trump vetoed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021 Wednesday, calling it a “gift” to U.S. adversaries China and Russia, making good on a promise to veto it if it did not repeal a law that shields certain Big Tech companies from liabilities. There is too much wrong with the bill. https://twitter.com/AFCyberGator/status/1341535290377252866?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1341535290377252866%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fgellerreport.com%2F2020%2F12%2Fpresident-trump-vetoes-defense-spending-bill-it-is-a-gift-to-china-and-russia.html%2F […]
How $10 Million for Gender Programs in Pakistan Got Tied to a COVID Relief Bill
/1 Comment/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)Hours before lawmakers voted on a multi-trillion dollar government funding package that included a $900 billion COVID-19 relief bill, congressional aides were spotted wheeling in the legislation. It ran 5,593 pages. “You’d have to read 560 pages an hour to finish it before midnight,” observed NBC News correspondent Garrett Haake. Folks! The bill is on the move! […]
Trump Calls Massive Spending Bill a ‘Disgrace,’ Says He Won’t Sign It
/1 Comment/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Ann CorcoranFor those of you who were shocked, dismayed, stunned, depressed yesterday when you began hearing about what was in a bill passed by both Houses of Congress that was supposedly a COVID relief package, you got some solace later in the evening when President Trump went before the American people to say he would not […]
The Many Glaring Problems with the New COVID Stimulus Package
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)After months of backroom negotiations and lobbying, leaders in Congress have finally reached an agreement on a second COVID-19 relief bill. The $900 billion package will likely pass this week. Here’s a brief overview of what’s in the behemoth package—and a breakdown of the many glaring problems with it. Key Provisions: $600 “stimulus” checks for American adults who earned […]
California Projected to Lose House Seat and Electoral College Vote
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by Pamela GellerBut do not bring your primitive, poisonous politics. Don’t befoul red states and destroy them as well. Californians flee state in numbers so great it is projected to lose House seat and electoral vote for first time By Andrew Mark Miller, Washington Examiner, December 18, 2020: An exodus sparked by high taxes, coronavirus lockdowns, and regulations […]
REPORT: President Trump Seeking Special Prosecutor To Investigate Hunter Biden
/in Commentary, Courts & Law, DrRichSwier.com, Taxes, Waste, Fraud and Abuse /by The Daily CallerPresident Donald Trump is reportedly asking about a potential special prosecutor to investigate tax allegations against Hunter Biden before leaving office, the Associated Press reported Wednesday. Only an attorney general can appoint or fire a special prosecutor, and Trump’s attorney general, Bill Barr, resigned Monday. While he was on good terms with the president, Trump was […]
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s Economic Truth Bomb to Joe Rogan
/1 Comment/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)Elon Musk broke it down for Joe Rogan. What his insights mean for the world’s poor… and for us. Elon Musk dropped an economic truth bomb on Joe Rogan’s podcast a couple of months ago. “If you don’t make stuff, there’s no stuff.” Obvious? You’d think so. But, as Musk pointed out, our economic policies […]
Planned Parenthood’s Racism Is Showing. It’s Time We Stopped Enabling Them
/in Commentary, DrRichSwier.com, Healthcare, Politics, Taxes /by 2ndvote .comThe Charlie Kirk Show – The Biblical Defense for the Defenseless Planned Parenthood, America’s largest abortion provider, likes to bill itself as concerned with racial equality, despite its origins in racist eugenics. But the recent firing of their Pennsylvania Chapter Executive Director over racial discrimination suggests that racism is alive and well within Planned Parenthood. On a closer look, it […]
Oracle moving from California to Texas, joins Tesla, Hewlett Packard
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, News, Politics, Taxes /by Pamela GellerTech companies are leaving the once Golden State in droves for Texas. Meanwhile Goldman Sachs will likely be bailing on New York for Florida in the coming months as well. Dreadful and radical governance has serious consequences. Like turning once prosperous states into economic wastelands. BREAKING: Oracle just announced they have moved their Headquarters to Austin. Texas is truly the land […]
AOC’s $58 ‘Tax the Rich’ Sweatshirt Perfectly Demonstrates How Her Ideas Hurt the Poor
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)It is unlikely that those paid to make AOC’s sweatshirt could afford to buy the end product —even if they’re earning what she calls a “living wage.” Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez did what she does best this week and created another social media firestorm. It all started when a Twitter account called Tax March, which apparently […]
Goldman Sachs Eyes Florida Exit as Financial Exodus from New York Continues
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, News, Politics, Taxes /by Foundation for Economic Education (FEE)In August, with his state looking at a $13 billion budget hole and residents fleeing in droves, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued a plea for New Yorkers to return to the Big Apple. “They are in their Hamptons homes, or Hudson Valley or Connecticut,” Cuomo said at a press conference. “I talk to them literally every […]
VIDEO: COVID-19 Bounty? Is Pandemic Death Count Skewed by Medicare Reimbursement Bonus?
/in Culture Wars, DrRichSwier.com, Healthcare, News, Politics, Science, Taxes /by Bill WhittleGovernment-mandated pandemic shutdowns may force cash-starved hospitals to attribute patient deaths to COVID-19, even if another comorbidity or accident, caused the death. What role might a Medicare COVID-19 ‘bounty’ play in the growing trends, as cases and deaths from the novel coronavirus spike to new records? And what to make of the stat that 89% […]