Unemployment

Democrats and Republicans are constantly swept up in debate regarding labels. Republicans generally argue for free trade while progressive democrats campaign for fair trade. In reality, all that American citizens are doing is getting caught up in a false-ideological battle whilst ignoring actual issues.

Sometimes. President Obama repeatedly remarks on the importance of manufacturing in America. Some of the policies recently enacted even seem to support his rhetoric, but with examples like the President's endorsement of the Korea-U.S. free trade agreement looming in the background, his understanding of our crisis remains unclear.

Because you were born after the “New Deal” had become a done deal, you enjoyed incredible opportunities. Thanks to the Fair Labor Standards Act, you didn’t have to work yourselves into the ground for a subpar wage. You could actually live on what you made.

Despite government policies that practically force domestic companies to outsource, at least one company is determined to keep its operations and headquarters right here in the United States. And it’s doing very well.

When the Fed lowered rates, and maintained them at near zero, banks were able to cash in. The largest and most profitable companies in the United States were able to gamble with free money from the Fed. This money did not go out into the economy; it went into financial instruments on Wall Street.