I'm no economist. I didn't go to college to learn anything about what it takes to run a business. But I think I've learned enough in life having worked every year since I was 16. I also ran a business for a while and am familiar with the costs of doing business, at least the kind of business I was doing.
With that said, it seems like a pretty simple idea that if you have to pay your employees more, then you'll have to either a) increase the cost of your product or services, b) reduce the number of employees you employ, or c) prepare to not make as much money as before (assuming you still make a profit after all expenses.)
66% of those options are bad for the every day working person. They're either going to have to pay more of their money to make up for the higher wages or they're going to be out of a job if they're a consequence of option b.
The only other option, the employer accepting a smaller profit (if they're still profitable) is only good if that person already pays themselves a ...
In today's digital age, social media has provided a platform for people to voice their opinions and reactions to news stories and events almost instantly. Unfortunately, this has also created a culture where people jump to conclusions and make assumptions without having all the facts. This is particularly true when it comes to issues of race, where allegations of racism can quickly spread on social media and cause public outrage before all the details have been established.
The recent incident involving an 85-year-old man shooting a young black man who was allegedly trying to break into his home is a perfect example of this phenomenon. Before any information had been released about the incident, people on Twitter were actively doxing the alleged perpetrator, assuming that he was a racist who had shot the young man because of his race. However, as more details have emerged, it has become clear that the situation is much more complex than initially assumed.
It is possible that the ...
The issue of gun control in the United States is a complex and controversial topic, with advocates on both sides of the issue. While some believe that individuals have the right to bear arms under the Second Amendment, others argue that the easy availability of guns contributes to the country's high rate of gun violence. Regardless of where one stands on the issue, it is clear that there is a need to get guns off the streets or at least out of the hands of people who should not have them.
The United States has one of the highest rates of gun violence in the world. According to the Gun Violence Archive, there were over 43,000 incidents of gun violence in the United States in 2021, resulting in over 23,000 deaths and over 42,000 injuries. This level of gun violence is unacceptable and something needs to be done to address it.
One approach to addressing gun violence is to enact stronger gun control laws. This could include universal background checks, waiting periods, and restrictions on the sale...
Donald Trump's narcissism is well-known and widely documented. He has a deep need for attention and validation, and he often puts his own interests above those of others. This has become particularly evident in his relationship with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who could be a valuable ally for Trump.
DeSantis has been a strong supporter of Trump and his policies, and he is seen by many as a rising star in the Republican Party. He has also been praised for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in Florida, which has earned him a great deal of respect and admiration.
However, despite DeSantis's potential as an ally, Trump seems unable to let anyone else share the spotlight. He frequently criticizes DeSantis and other Republican leaders, even when they are working to advance his own agenda.
This kind of behavior is characteristic of narcissistic personality disorder, which is a mental condition that affects a person's ability to relate to others. Narcissists often have a grandiose sense of ...
