Argus Has Fun with the News: Nobel Peace Prize & More
In the news, the Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to the European Union Friday in Stockholm. Americans did walk away with one of the big awards. … Read more
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47 Percent Distancing Themselves from the 99% of Which 52% Don’t Identify With the One Percent
We’re 77 percent sure this article will clarify things for about 47 percent of you The lines between the haves and have nots are still a bit blurry, … Read more
Senators Who Vote for the War, But Not for the Warriors
40 Senators overrule 58 — Only in America! It seems like it’d be an easy thing for senators to pass in an election year: a bill to help … Read more
Our Disgraceful Minimum Wage
In natural terms, our economy is a giant sequoia. Unfortunately, our present corporate and governmental leadership can’t seem to grasp one of the basic laws of nature: You … Read more
40 Percent of ‘Loser 47 Percent’ Were Going to Vote Romney; Change Minds
‘I used to like how he made fun of everyone else, but then he called me a loser,’ says ex-fan, part of 47 percent. ‘That cinches it.’ Mitt … Read more
Another Stock Market Crash Imminent? Top Ten Signs
Anyone keeping an eye on the stock market is probably wondering what with all the turmoil in the world, gas prices nipping at the heels of $4 a … Read more
The Ryan-Romney Flim-flam Ticket
Let’s talk Ryan-Romney budget! Yes, the wonky wonderland of the federal budget, with page after page of numbers — what fun, eh? No. Most people would prefer a … Read more
The American People Are Angry
Seen & Heard on the Web: “The American People Are Angry” — A speech by Senator Bernie Sanders The American people are angry. They are angry that they … Read more
Hey Congress, What About the ‘Doug Jones Average’?
To report on how our economy is doing, media outlets and Congress keep a constant eye on the Dow Jones Average. But they’re like cats watching the wrong … Read more
Wall Street: Mutant Greed Gene Marches On
In the realm of prevarication, there are deceivers, fibbers, liars, politicians … and Bank of America. For weeks, this financial behemoth has been running a nationwide PR blitz, … Read more
