1/20/23 Weekly Roundup: Santos Steals Money from Disabled Veteran, CNN Defends MLK Statue, Men Cutting Back Work Hours, CSPAN Full Time Control of House Cameras, Single Woke Democratic Female Voting Bloc, James Li On World Economic Forum
George Santos allegedly stole 3,000 dollars from a disabled Veteran's GoFundMe. CNN defends MLK statue. Arizona suburb suffers water shortage. High earning men cutting back on work hours. CSPAN may have full time control over house cameras. Rise of single woke Democratic female voting bloc. James Li covers World Economic Forum's predictions of recession and elite hypocrisy.
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CEOs and billionaires are warning of an incoming recession, raising suspicions of ulterior motives behind their predictions.
The rise of Single-Woke Females (SWF) as a Democratic voting bloc calls for Republicans to develop policies addressing economic insecurity and healthcare costs to appeal to this demographic.
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CEOs and Billionaires Predicting a Recession
CEOs and billionaires, including Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, and Bill Gates, have been making predictions about an upcoming recession. This is unusual, as these individuals typically prioritize their own financial interests. It raises questions about why they are sharing these warnings and advising caution in spending. While it is possible they are trying to be honest and altruistic, there may be other factors at play. Despite the somber mood and recession predictions, US corporations continue to buy back their own shares, suggesting that they may not be as worried as they claim. This discrepancy raises suspicions that there may be larger motives or agendas behind their recession warnings.
The Emergence of SWF: Single-Woke Females
Real Clear Investigations has highlighted the rise of a new demographic called SWF (Single-Woke Females). The number of never-married women has been increasing, while the percentage of married women has declined. This demographic, predominantly supporting the Democratic Party, has become an important voting block. The reasons behind their political inclinations are explored, including cultural factors, education levels, and living in urban areas. The article suggests that Democrats may increasingly rely on this demographic, and Republicans need to find ways to appeal to this group. Economic insecurity, particularly related to homeownership and healthcare costs, could be areas where Republicans need to develop policies to attract SWF voters.
The Davos Narrative of Impending Recession
The World Economic Forum in Davos has seen CEOs and billionaires expressing concerns about an impending recession. The somber mood at the annual meeting contrasts with the usual optimism and serves as a topic of discussion. However, the actions of corporations buying back their own shares suggest that they may not genuinely share the level of worry they proclaim. It raises questions about their motivations for warning about a recession, especially considering their potential to profit from economic and social disorder. This narrative perpetuates a cycle where the elite gain more control over the masses, potentially diminishing personal sovereignty.
In this Weekly Roundup we discuss George Santos allegedly stealing 3,000 dollars from a disabled Veteran's GoFundMe surgery for his dog, CNN defends the new "Phallic" MLK monument, the story behind an Arizona Suburb who's water was shut off, a study showing that high earning Men are cutting back in work hours not quitting, a discussion on giving CSPAN full time control over the cameras in Congress, the rise of the Single, Woke, Democratic Female voter bloc, and our partner James Li covering The World Economic Forum's predictions of an incoming Recession and if there's more going on than meets the eye.