Biden’s Chief Econ Advisor Struggles To Explain Theory Underpinning ‘Bidenomics,’ Mass Spending
Editors’ Note: At Prickly Pear, we noted the influence of Modern Monetary Theory early on. It is dangerous, it is foolish, it is very inflationary. Worse than not knowing how to explain it is the adoption of these policies in Bidenonmics. The government either crowds out private borrowers by excessive borrowing, or it pays for […]
Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö | Eurovision 2024
The official motto of the 68th edition of Eurovision is ‘united in music’, but the continent’s sequin-clad masses converge on the Swedish city of Malmö for Saturday’s grand final – healing and bridging divides. There were serious doubts about his musical abilities. In the run-up to the main event of the song contest, Dutch performer […]
Yankees’ Marcus Stroman struggles in first inning of loss to Astros
This was different. This was unexpected. This was a rare occasion where a Yankees starting pitcher didn’t have it and dug a hole early for his teammates. In Thursday’s game between the Yankees and the Astros, Marcus Stroman gave up three runs in the first inning, resulting in a 4-3 loss. Robert Szabo of the […]
‘Up In Arms’: University Struggles To Appease Parents, Students As Speakers Pull Out Of Graduation Amid Protests
The University of Southern California (USC) is struggling to appease graduating parents and students as its keynote speaker withdraws from protests on campus, according to The New York Times. The university canceled its main graduation ceremony in April after pro-Palestinian protesters occupied the campus, opting for smaller, individual ceremonies at each university. The university has […]
Miss USA 2023 Announces Title Resignation, Citing Mental Health Struggles
Miss United States Noelia Voigt poses during the press junket for the 72nd Miss Universe pageant at Jimnacio Nacional Jose Adolfo Pineda on November 17, 2023 in San Salvador, El Salvador. (Photo by Hector Vivas/Getty Images) OAN’s Brooke Mallory1:40pm – Monday, May 6, 2024 The beautiful and caring Miss USA of 2023 will officially return […]
‘I Don’t Get It’: Biden’s Chief Econ Advisor Struggles To Explain Theory Underpinning ‘Bidenomics,’ Mass Spending
Biden chief economic adviser Jared Bernstein struggled to explain modern monetary theory underpinning “Bidenomics” and mass spending in a newly released documentary. Bernstein stuttered and pondered as he attempted to explain why the U.S. government borrows money when it is capable of printing its own currency. “Like you said, they print the dollars. So why, […]
Adam Ottavino continues eye-popping start for Mets after 2022 struggles
Adam Ottavino had another regular night in the park Wednesday night, pitching eight scoreless innings, striking out one and allowing a stolen base. This was his ninth consecutive scoreless and hitless appearance, continuing an impressive first month of the season for the right-handed pitcher, with 15.2 strikeouts per nine innings, a WHIP of just .416, […]
Once-bustling NYC Flatiron District struggles with empty stores, theft
Flatiron is in ruins. Manhattan’s once-thriving business district is now a virtual wasteland dotted with vacant storefronts, with local residents blaming a spike in crime and the Big Apple’s dismal post-pandemic retail real estate market. There is. “Big box” retailers such as Lowe’s, Bed Bath & Beyond and Staples have departed in recent years, leaving […]
Mets’ Adrian Houser struggles again in loss to Cardinals
Despite the new look, the results were the same. The Mets unveiled their City Connect uniforms on Saturday, and not only do they look similar to the copycat Colorado Rockies, but they played similarly in a 7-4 loss to St. Louis at Citi Field. Adrian Houser suffered his third loss in five starts as a […]
CNN Data Guru Suggests Biden’s Struggles With Young Voters Aren’t As Straightforward As Pundits Say
CNN senior data reporter Harry Enten asserted on Wednesday that President Joe Biden’s decline in support from young voters is not due to the Israel-Hamas war. Biden has advocated for a ceasefire multiple times, but he has also distributed aid to Israel in its war against the terrorist organization Hamas. The president was already losing the support of young […]