Do Tax Cuts Increase Revenue?
Every time a tax increase on the wealthy is proposed, the right puts forth a list of tired old talking points. The reality is they simply oppose tax increases for ideological, not practical reasons. However, in order to mask this reality they trot out several false claims, including the false claim that tax cuts increase revenue. Tax cuts increase revenue In making this argument, the right claims that...
Why Trump is a mastermind, behind Fake News
It was his first press conference of Donald Trump as President-elect, when the term “Fake news” came into limelight. But why is President Trump using the term ‘fake news’ again and again? And where did this term come from? During President-elect press conference, he pointed at CNN’s reporter Jim Acosta and said “You are fake news!”, and refused to answer his question. Since then,...
Body language experts decode Donald and Melania Trump’s inauguration bizarre behavior
Seven days ago, worst nightmare of many people came true. Donald Trump took the oath as the 45th President of the United States of America. Many body language experts compared Michelle and Barack Obama with Melania and Donald Trump, and found astonishing difference. In examining photos and videos of the incoming and outgoing First Couples on inauguration ceremony, professional body language experts...
Why Donald Trump Is Not a Legitimate President
Officially, Donald J. Trump is the 45th President of the United States, and he is holding the nation’s most powerful position. With his win, he successfully achieved a lot of firsts. He is the first billionaire to hold the President’s office. He is also the only President of the United States who is elected without prior government or military experience. In spite of all these political disruptions,...
Troubling Trends: Populist Right Rises In Europe
The European continent has been among the most stable, prosperous and peaceful since World War II. Systems of fairly high taxation, welfare systems and low inequality have led to relatively little political volatility or social tension. Recent years have seen a troubling trend though. Far right and populist rightwing movements have seen a revival in European politics. Largely every European country...
How The Death of Antonin Scalia Could Sway the Presidential Election
First things first. Antonin Scalia was not murdered. Alright, now let’s proceed. Hours before the last GOP debate began, and fresh with news of Justice Antonin Scalia’s passing, the Republican Party already had their position and talking points all sussed out. So, when the question was posed to GOP frontrunner Donald Trump if President Obama should nominate a replacement for Justice Scalia, Mr....
What Would Happen If Donald Trump Was President?
The tag ‘President Donald Trump’ itself sounds bizarre. But what if he was actually the president of the United States? What America would be under his presidency? What would be his impact on the life of American Citizens? Well, the simple answer to all this questions is that he would make a terrible and ineffective president. It is because he has zero understanding of the responsibilities of...
Political Humor and Its Effect
When it comes to politics, most Americans get the majority of their information from entertainment sources. Whether it be Comedy Central’s hit program The Daily Show, or just the cartoon in the editorial section of the newspaper, people are paying attention, and they’re forming opinions that will affect their votes. While these formats attempt to education as well as entertain, the level...
The Internet might be in danger
Everybody loves the Internet, whether you are using it on your smartphone or on you desktop PC. But emerging dangers poses a real threat to the way we are using this new information medium. The Internet is in danger of being changed from a free and open structure to being heavily controlled and censored. The non-profit ICANN runs the so-called IANA functions, the world’s top level domains and allocating...
Last Chance Offer to Avoid UK Taxes for Doctors & Nurses in the NHS
The UK government is about to close a tax loophole which means you will no longer be able to transfer out of an NHS pension Scheme. This guide will explain how to find the NHS pension calculator and how to get out of the UK tax net. If you are still paying NHS pension contributions, but thinking of retiring overseas, this guide can help you. People from around the world come to work for the world’s...
Does Trickle-Down Economics really work?
Trickle-Down Economics theory states that tax cuts can help successful people in the society like businessmen, investors, etc. to increase the economy of the nation. The extra cash they earn will be invested to expand companies which will create jobs for the workers. The workers will spend their salary, leading to a demand, thus resulting in the economic growth. In theory, it sounds great, but does...
Senate Election polls in South Dakota becomes hard to predict
Most of the time analysts believe that Republicans would choose from three senate seats in senate election polls where Democratic participants retires in red states that includes names West Virginia ,Montana and South Dakota. This raised questions on this assumption. Mike Rounds, the republican contestant and a former governor of South Dakota seems to be a strong candidate for state’s open seat....